SOSCED-J Vol. 8 No 1 2026

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1THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUTHS IN EKITI STATEONIPEDE Amos Adebayo, ANJORIN Beatrice Feyisayo & POPOOLA Eunice Odunola1–12
2POLITICS IS NOT A CRIME: A THEOLOGICAL INQUIRY INTO CHRISTIAN PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNANCE WITHIN CONTEMPORARY DEMOCRATIC CONTEXTSKolawole Ilesanmi BAMIGBELE13-20
3CPEER TUTORING AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BURUTU L.G.A OF DELTA STATEATOUKUDU Clement Eyeasuoemi & EBEGHA Shadrack Ebimobowei21-30
4Application of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the
Teaching of Social Studies in Nigerian Institutions
Omirin, M.S,Ogunleye, T.O,Elumilade, R.A31-38
5 INFLUENCE OF SINGLE PARENTHOOD ON CHILD ABUSE IN IKERE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATEAbdu-Raheem, B.O., Ashibi, Denis Ekpan & Ogunjobi
Oluwaferranmi Ebunoluwa
OLUWASEYI Olubukola Christiana
6The Effects of Mass Promotion on Students’ Attitude toward Learning
and Teachers’ Job Performance in Osun State, Nigeria
Obisesan, Olugbenga50-55
7 Influence of Indiscipline and Truancy on Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Ekiti StateOluwagbohunmi, M.F. & Folayan Hephzibah, H.F.56-64
8 Stakeholders’ Perception of the Dwindling Performance of Students in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) ExaminationOlofintoye. Thomas Tunde & Akinwumi, Tosin46–54
9 The Influence of Social Media on the Mental Health of Youths in Ekiti StateOnipede, A. A., Anjorin, B. F & Popoola, E. O55–66
10 Strengthening Christian Religious Studies Educators to Institutionalize
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Stem) Education for
Inclusive Economic Growth and Development
Jamberlang, Abraham Ray65-70
11The (COVID-19) Pandemic: Negative Impacts on Public Participation and
Governance in Nigeria
Sulaimon, Adigun Muse71-81
12 Emotional Abuse and Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students in Ekiti State, NigeriaAlokan, Funmilola Bosede & Akinwumi, Tosin Faith82-86
13 Crisis, Insecurity and Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria: Effects on National DevelopmentSulaimon, Adigun Muse87-96
14 Determinant of Population Reduction for Sustainable Development in Ogun State Oyekanmi, Olawale Oyemade, Oyemade, Priscilla Oluwadamilola &
Shittu, Gbadegesin Saliu
97-102
15 Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions of Citizenship and National Integration in
Preventing Youth Radicalization in Kwara State, Nigeria
Popoola, Felicia Funmilayo, Popoola, Samuel Olufemi & Alonge Rufus Ajayi103-111
16 Assessing the Challenges and Prospects of Patriotism among University
Undergraduates in Ekiti and Ondo States, Nigeria
Bamgbade, F.A. Abdu-Raheem, B.O & Oyewole Femi Ebenezer112-121
17 Effects of Cooperative Learning Strategy on Science Achievement among
Senior Secondary School Students in Ondo State, Nigeria
Adedotun, Lydia Olufunmilayo; Ayeni, Margaret Foluso; Olugbuyi,
Peter Olubunmi & Akinyemi, Ayowalemi Comfort
122-127
18 Influence of Single Parenthood on Child Abuse in Ikere Local Government
Area of Ekiti State
Abdu-Raheem, B.O. & Oluwaseyi, Olubukola Christiana128-136
19 Impact of Civic Education on Cultural Preservation and Learning Outcomes
among Upper Basic 7–9 Students in Kogi State, Nigeria
Oladapo, Samuel Olanrewaju137-145
20 Knowledge of University Students on Human Rights Education and Agitation
for Secession in Nigeria
Ayodele, Margaret Olanireti; Okunade, Helen Funmilola & Abimbola,
Motunrayo Mary
146-159
21 Integrating Entrepreneurship into Christian Religious Studies: A Conceptual
Framework for Sustainable Development
Jamberlang, Abraham Ray160-172
22 Social Studies Education and National Transformation: Exploring the Nexus
between Civic Competence and Societal Change
Badmus, Mustapha Oluwafemi & Akinola, Blessing Taiwo173-182
23 Anti-Social Behaviour among Adolescents in Ado-Ekiti Local Government, Ekiti State Adewumi, Damilola Mercy & Ogunlade, Abigail Toyin183-192
24 Politics is not a Crime: A Theological Inquiry into Christian Participation in
Governance within Contemporary Democratic Context
Bamigbele, Kolawole Ilesanmi193-205
25 Revolutionizing Teaching in Social Science: A Focus on Social Studies OLUYOMI Michael Olorunjuwon206-215
26 Insecurity Challenges and Its Implication on Economic Growth of Kogi East Senatorial District in Kogi State, Nigeria Atawodi, Ibrahim; Ker, Joseph Tersoo; Ochoji, David Audu165–170