Clinical and Developmental Bibliotherapy as Intervention Strategy among Students: Perception of Librarians, Medical Personnel and Sociologists in Landmark University

Abstract

Peer pressure, psychological/emotional issues, health issues and socio-economic factors are some of the challenges that could affect students in higher institutions, with adverse effects on their performances in school. Among several intervention strategies that could be used to mitigate the effects of these challenges, this study focused on the use of bibliotherapy. A survey was therefore conducted on the perception of librarians, medical personnel and sociologists in Landmark University on clinical and developmental bibliotherapy as an intervention strategy for students confronted by some of these challenges. A survey research design was adopted. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. It was found that majority (80%) of the respondents were aware of bibliotherapy. Medical personnel, librarians and sociologists perceived among others that bible, fiction and non-fiction books could be used for clinical and developmental bibliotherapy; introduction of bibliotherapy in Landmark University may reduce social vices among students; and high rate of compliance to royal laws of the University may be recorded among students.