April 2012

Definitional ceremonies in Igbo Religion: A test of Robin Horton’s Theory

  This study was initiated against the background of a challenge posed by Horton (1995), in which he concluded that despite the enormous output in terms of research and writings in the area of African Indigenous Religion, previous scholars have not been able to respond adequately to three chief questions focusing on the basic tenets of the religion whose answers are important for a proper understanding of the...

Author(s): Chinwe M. A. Nwoye

April 2012

Attitudes to sexuality in individuals with mental retardation from perspectives of their parents and teachers

  Sexuality is an integral part of adults’ life. In the past, ignorance and fear by others have prevented persons with mental retardation (MR) from fully participation as members of society. Attitudes of parents, caregivers and teachers to the sexual expression of individuals with mental retardation are important factors in designing comprehensive programs. The aim of this investigation is to study the...

Author(s): Abbas Ali Hosseinkhanzadeh, Mahboobe Taher and Mehdi Esapoor

April 2012

Pattern of growth in height and weight among Gadaba boys and girls of Bastar District, Chhattisgarh (India)

  The present study was conducted among the Gadaba boys and girls of Bastar District in order to evaluate the pattern of growth in height and weight among them. The data comprises 581 children (297 boys and 284 girls) ranging in age from 6 to 16 years, measured cross-sectionally. The present study reveals that the girls attain peak height velocity (PHV) and peak weight velocity (PWV) somewhat earlier than boys...

Author(s): D. K. Verma