International Journal for Social Work and Development Studies (IJSDS)

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The Security-Sustainability Swap: Military Carbon Debt and Atmospheric Necropolitics in Operation Epic Fury

Abstract In 2026, the global geopolitical landscape is defined by the volatile convergence of kinetic warfare and environmental crisis, most dangerously manifested in the Middle Eastern conflict codenamed Operation Epic Fury. This paper ex...

MARITAL INSTABILITY AND SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION IN RIVERS STATE

This study examines marital instability and social work intervention in Rivers State. It revealed the extent to which marital instability has led to divorce, poor child upbringing, and social maladjustment among families in Rivers State an...

THE ROLE OF PSYCHOSOCIAL EMPOWERMENT STRATEGIES IN PROMOTING RESILIENCE AND WELL BEING AMONG MARGINALIZED URBAN YOUTHS THROUGH SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN IBADAN, OYO STATE

This study examined the role of psychosocial empowerment strategies in promoting resilience and well-being among marginalized urban youths through social work practice in Ibadan, Oyo State. Urban marginalized youths face poverty, exclusion...

IMPACT OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE ON MALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (ABUTH SHIKA) ZARIA, KADUNA STATE

Domestic violence against men remains significantly underrecognised in Nigeria, where dominant patriarchal norms construct masculinity as incompatible with victimhood. This study examines social work practice with male victims at Ladoke A...

SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND THE FACTORS AFFECTING YOUTH EFFECTIVENESS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN RIVERS STATE

This research explored the socio-economic traits of youth groups and the aspects influencing their effectiveness in community advancement in Rivers State. A descriptive survey methodology was utilized to systematically collect information f...

INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN PROMOTING HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN RIVERS STATE

This research examined how youth organizations facilitate health and educational efforts aimed at fostering sustainable community progress in Rivers State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research framework was used to methodically analyze th...

SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: A SYNERGISTIC APPROACH IN RIVERS STATE NIGERIA

The author wrote in this paper how social work and community development intersect in the treatment of complex socio-economic and environmental issues in Rivers State, Nigeria. Rivers State is a part of Niger Delta region, which is witnessi...

IMPACT OF CHILD LABOUR ON HAWKING CHILDREN AND THE ROLE OF SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTIONS IN OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Child labour remains a critical social issue in Nigeria, with street hawking being a common form of economic exploitation among children. This study examined the effects of child labour on hawking children and assessed the role of social w...

SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT AND UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF RAINWATER HARVESTING, WATER-SAVING TECHNOLOGIES, GREYWATER RECYCLING, AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON WATER CONSERVATION OUTCOMES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA

Water conservation constitutes an urgent sustainability challenge for Nigerian federal universities amid increasing water scarcity. The University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria’s oldest university, reflects the cumulative effects of deferred infr...

INCLUSIVE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND STUDENT SAFETY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF EMERGENCY PLANNING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE PREPAREDNESS, AND RESILIENCE-BUILDING STRATEGIES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON STUDENT VULNERABILITY AND SAFETY OUTCOMES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS

Student safety in Nigerian federal universities represents a multidimensional challenge encompassing physi- cal protection, psychological security, emergency responsiveness, and institutional resilience. The University of Lagos, due to its...

MENTAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION IN RIVERS STATE

Mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety disorders, are increasingly recognized as significant public health challenges worldwide. In Nigeria, particularly in Rivers State, the psychosocial and emotional well-being of pati...

Èkó Nkẹ́kọ́ and Inclusive Education in Lagos: Leveraging SDG 4 to Address Educational Inequalities and Social Vulnerabilities among Adults in Vulnerable Urban Communities

The implementation of Èkó Nkẹ́kọ́ (Lagos is Learning) as a strategic initiative that emphasizes inclusive and equitable quality education is the focus of this research. This paper analyzes how the program addresses educational inequalities,...

Different Parental Support Systems and Truancy Intervention Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Truancy remains a persistent educational and social issue with far-reaching implications for students’ development. Studies found that some parents abdicate their duty to the school by failing to keep an eye on their wards' progress and are...

INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND STUDENTS’ ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF PARTICIPATORY AND ACCESSIBLE PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGIES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

Environmental literacy, defined as the integration of ecological knowledge, environmental attitudes, and pro-environmental behavioural competencies, is increasingly recognised as a critical graduate outcome for addressing Nigeria’s escalati...

TEACHERS’ IMPRESSION MISMANAGEMENT, CONCEALMENT OF ACCOMPLISHMENT THROUGH HUMBLE BRAGGING AND STUDENTS’ SELF-PROMOTION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN DELTA STATE

This study investigated teachers’ impression mismanagement, the concealment of accomplishments through humble bragging, and students’ self-promotion in public secondary schools in Delta State. Impression management, a central concept in soc...

UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES AND STUDENT WELL-BEING: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF GREEN SPACE PROVISION, SUSTAINABLE FOOD OPTIONS, AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

Student well-being, encompassing physical health, mental health, psychological resilience, and overall quality of life, has become a central concern in global higher education. In Nigerian universities, however, student well-being is increa...

SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF INSTITUTIONAL RECYCLING, COMPOSTING INITIATIVES, AND PARTICIPATORY OUTCOMES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA

A critical systematic review investigates whether sustainable waste management initiatives can enhance stu- dent engagement in Nigerian universities, with particular reference to the University of Port Harcourt (Uni- Port). The study synt...

ÈKÓ NKẸ́KỌ́ AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN LAGOS: LEVERAGING SDG 4 TO ADDRESS EDUCATIONAL INEQUALITIES AND SOCIAL VULNERABILITIES AMONG ADULTS IN VULNERABLE URBAN COMMUNITIES

The implementation of Èkó Nkẹ́ kọ́ (Lagos is Learning) as a strategic initiative that emphasizes inclusive and equitable quality education is the focus of this research. This paper analyzes how the program addresses ed- ucational ineq...

CLIMATE CHANGE AND STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF COUNSELLING SERVICES, ECO-THERAPY PROGRAMMES, AND CLIMATE-RESPONSIVE MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION OUTCOMES AMONG STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA

University students globally are experiencing worsening mental health outcomes, with anxiety, depression, and emerging climate-related psychological conditions—eco-anxiety, climate grief, and ecological dissociation—forming a growing clinic...

The Social Dynamics of Ageing and Coping Mechanisms of the Older Adult Abuse and Response to Abuse in Etinan Local Government Area, Akwa-Ibom State of Nigeria

ABSTRACT The paper investigates the prevalence of older adult abuse and social work intervention in Etinan Local Government Area, Akwa-Ibom State of Nigeria. The specific objectives were to ascertain the prevalence of different forms of abu...

Social Work and Development in a Changing World

In a world evolving global landscape marked by technology, environmental challenges, and shifting societal norms, social work plays a crucial role in promoting development and addressing social issues. This paper explores the contributions ...

Effectiveness of Social Casework Methods in the Correction of Juvenile Delinquents in Selected Correctional Centres in Lagos State

The correction of juvenile delinquents while they are in correctional institutions is crucial to their effective reintegration into the community and their contribution to the development of society. This study examined the effectiveness of...

Women’s Role in Promoting Sustainable Communities: A Literature-Based Perspective

This paper examines the pivotal role of women in promoting sustainable communities through a comprehensive review of existing literature. Women have historically been central to natural resource management, environmental activism, and the t...