Students' Learning Styles in the University Environment
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2012-06
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Bakare, T.V.
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Higher Education Research and Policy Network
Abstract
Regular leisure activities obviously have their health benefits and effect on productivity, and when adults do not have enough of leisure activities or rest, there are bound to be negative repercussions. University Lecturers are expected to perform optimally, but there are mitigating circumstances, like external stressors and lack of institutional support that may lead to stress. If adults as the most productive group in an economy do not ensure a balanced lifestyle, their productivity level will be jeopardized and invariably national development aspirations. This survey was conducted on Lecturers in Nigerian Universities, where 250 respondents were selected from six Nigerian Universities, cutting across Private, Federal and State Universities, using stratified, proportionate and random sampling techniques. Five research questions guided the study and two hypotheses were tested. A set of researcher-designed and validated questionnaire (QLLTA) were used to collect data. Analysis was done using percentages, Chi-Square and Factorial analysis. Results show a somewhat adequate awareness of leisure time activities and provision of facilities; however, Lecturers cited work and time constraints, as well as family responsibilities, as possible deterrents to participating in leisure activities. The introduction of specialists as Leisure Counselors was recommended to conduct Leisure Education, among others.
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Leisure Activities, Leisure Education, Adults, Method, Stress, University Lecturers.
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Bakare T.V. (2018). Leisure activities among Nigerian universities – the implications for adult education. The Social Educator 5(5):139-155. Ghana: Department of Social Studies, University of Education, Winneba.