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Social Media Usage and Peer Pressure as Predictors of Substance Abuse among In-School Adolescents in Kwara State, Nigeria Alwajud-Adewusi, Mariam Bukola; Oduola, Olayemi Zainab; Ifabiyi, Bolanle
Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17977/um001v10i12025p9-21

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Substance abuse among youngsters in Nigeria is worrisome. Its consequences include acute, chronic diseases as well as social and psychological ailments. Immediate intervention is essentially paramount to prevent the future of the younger generation. Thus, this study investigated social media usage and peer pressure as predictors of substance abuse among in-school adolescents in Kwara state, Nigeria. The study was a survey research. The population of this study comprised all in-school adolescents in Secondary Schools in Kwara State which estimated at 247,845. The sample size of 403 participated in the study. An instrument entitled “Social Media Usage, Peer Pressure and Substance Abuse” was used to collect data. The validity and reliability of the instrument were established. Data was analysed using Mean, Multiple Regression Analysis and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study revealed that in-school adolescents engaged in high level of social media usage. It showed that in-school adolescents experienced high level of peer pressure. Findings further revealed that in-school adolescents’ level of substance abuse is low. It showed that social media usage and peer pressure significantly predicted substance abuse among in-school adolescents in secondary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that school managements should develop and implement educational and mentoring support programs. These initiatives can help create awareness on social media usage and provide students with the assertiveness skills to resist negative peer pressure.
Nigerian Counsellors' Awareness and Readiness to Use Social Media Technology for Counselling and National Development Popoola, Balqis Olabisi; Kareem, Yusuf Babatunde; Oduola, Olayemi Zainab
Coution: Journal Counseling and Education Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Coution
Publisher : Universitas Islam Bunga Bangsa Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47453/coution.v6i1.3295

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This study aimed to investigate the awareness and readiness of Nigerian counsellors to propagate counselling services via social media platforms to attain national goals in the era of technology. The study used a descriptive research design and a mixed-method approach to collect and analyse data from Nigerian Counsellors in tertiary institutions. The study found that while Nigerian counsellors are generally familiar with social media platforms and tools, there are barriers to usage, such as poor internet connectivity, lack of training and support, and cultural and religious concerns. The study's findings highlight the potential benefits of social media use in promoting counselling services in Nigeria, including increased collaboration among counsellors and the ability to reach a wider audience, especially in remote areas. The study recommends providing training and support to educators with limited digital literacy skills and the need to address cultural and religious concerns that may impede the adoption of social media for counselling services and purposes. Overall, this study's findings suggest that social media has the potential to play a significant role in promoting counselling services in Nigeria. However, there is a need to address barriers to usage and provide appropriate training and support to counsellors.
The Future Counsellors: Challenges and Prospects in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Popoola, Balqis Olabisi; Oduola, Olayemi Zainab; Kareem, Yusuf Babatunde
Suluh: Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): Suluh : Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33084/suluh.v11i1.10615

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Background: The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)—driven by artificial intelligence, robotics, big data and virtual platforms—is disrupting counselling in Nigeria, where youth unemployment, uneven infrastructure and legacy curricula constrain practice and employability. Aim: To identify the competencies, service models and policy levers required for Nigerian counsellors to remain effective and competitive in the 4IR. Method: A position-paper design using systematic document analysis of peer-reviewed articles, national and international policy reports, and labour-market statistics (2015–2025). The review followed a staged flow—scoping, eligibility screening, thematic categorisation and synthesis—using a document-analysis protocol and a coding matrix as instruments; data were analysed through thematic synthesis and integrative argumentation. Results and Discussion: Evidence indicates a persistent digital-skills gap in counsellor education (digital literacy, online/hybrid delivery, ethical data governance) and limited institutional readiness, which collectively depress service quality and labour-market outcomes. Yet, technology-enabled models—AI-assisted intake/triage, tele-mental-health platforms, secure cloud records and data-informed career guidance—can expand reach, reduce wait times, personalise interventions and strengthen counsellors’ roles in tackling youth employability and mental-health burdens. Realising these gains requires curriculum redesign aligned to 4IR competencies, mandatory CPD in cyberpsychology and data ethics, minimum technology standards and practice guidelines to manage privacy, bias and equity risks, with targeted support for rural and resource-constrained settings. Conclusion: The research answers its guiding question by showing that Nigerian counselling will sustain relevance only through a deliberate shift to technologically informed, ethically grounded hybrid practice, underwritten by curriculum reform, structured CPD and enabling policy and infrastructure; without this integration, counsellors face progressive marginalisation, whereas with it they can deliver broader access, higher efficiency and better outcomes.
Co-Authors Alwajud-Adewusi, Mariam Bukola Ifabiyi, Bolanle Kareem, Yusuf Babatunde Popoola, Balqis Olabisi