Authors :
Okeke, Onyinye Ifeoma; Dr. Ignatius Nnamdi Ijere
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 7 - July
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7017923
Abstract :
Generally, being a student in Nigeria comes with
everyday stressors and harsh realities. For instance, the
high frequency at which lecturers go on strikes has
sometimes made some students stay in school more than
designed. However, Nigerian students also experience other
determinants that affect their mental well-being besides
these everyday stressors. These determinants include
inconsistency of the academic calendar, the harshness of
their new environment (particularly new entry students),
social problems, gender inequality, poverty, insecurity, and
academic calendar instability. This study aimed to present
the prevalence and causes of mental disorders among
Nigerian university students and thus, propose a new
perspective toward preventing mental illness disorders
among Nigerian students using a socio-economic model.
Generally, being a student in Nigeria comes with
everyday stressors and harsh realities. For instance, the
high frequency at which lecturers go on strikes has
sometimes made some students stay in school more than
designed. However, Nigerian students also experience other
determinants that affect their mental well-being besides
these everyday stressors. These determinants include
inconsistency of the academic calendar, the harshness of
their new environment (particularly new entry students),
social problems, gender inequality, poverty, insecurity, and
academic calendar instability. This study aimed to present
the prevalence and causes of mental disorders among
Nigerian university students and thus, propose a new
perspective toward preventing mental illness disorders
among Nigerian students using a socio-economic model.
