Nigerian Journal of Social Psychology

Perception of Fair Interpersonal Treatment as a Determinant of Turnover Intention of Professional Drivers in Nigerian Banking Industry

Bolajoko Ibiyemi Malomo — Sun, 25 May 2025 20:05:00 +0000

Literature is replete with report of the interaction between poor working conditions and intentions to leave the organisation. The relationship between perception of fair interpersonal treatment and turnover intention of professional drivers engaged to drive members of the management cadre of formal organisations is scarce. This study investigated 130 professional drivers employed by four organisations in the banking industry in Lagos, Nigeria. One hundred and three (103; 79.2%) were married men and twenty-seven (27; 20.8%) were singles. Their ages ranged from 25 years to 49 years old with a mean age of 43.33 years. The participants had various educational attainment thus; NCE-OND 27(20.8%); HND-BSC 58.5(8.5); and others 20.8(20.8%). The professional experience of the participants indicated that those that have worked for 4-7years 76(58%), 8-11 years 27(20.8%), 12 years 27(20.8%) years. The result revealed that there was a significant positive correlation between drivers’ perception of fair interpersonal treatment and turnover intention (r = .428**). Regression model indicated that percieved fair of interpersonal treatment acounted for about 18.3% of the observed variance in drivers turnover turnover intention (R² = .183; Fratio = 28.738; p<.01). The finding of this study has practical implications for human resource departments of organization as well as all employees

A Comparative Study of the Relationship between Risk-Taking Behaviours, Attitudes towards Cybercrimes and Traditional Crimes among Young Adults

Uzochukwu Michael n Israel, Akinyemi C Odebunmi — Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The study examined the relationship between risk-taking behaviours, attitudes towards cybercrimes and traditional crimes among young adults. A total of 332 participants weresampled and were administered the test instruments. The instruments were a Self-developed questionnaire that assesses the participant risk-taking behaviour activities while online and offline using the Risk-taking behaviour scale as well as measure attitude and perception of young adults towards engaging in cybercrime activities. The result also reveals that risk-taking behaviour, cybercrime and traditional crimes were significantly and positively correlated (r = .237, p<.001) and (r = .638, p<.001) respectively. Secondly, it was found that risk-taking behaviour significantly predicts cybercrime among young adults given that (B =.237, p<.001), Thirdly, result of the study revealed that risk-taking behaviour did not significantly predict traditional crimes given the Beta and P value scores to be (B =.098, p<.001). It is recommended that awareness campaigns aimed at educating young adults about the risks linked to both cybercrime and traditional crimes be launched at various levels starting from the local government to state levels

Estimating the Determinants of Labour Turnover Intention among Employees in the Hospitality Industry in Abakaliki Metropolis, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, using Logistic Regression

Peter Nworie, Ogbonnaya I Orji — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

High labour turnover has serious implications for the stability of organisations hence, this study investigated the determinants of turnover intention of employees of the hospitality industry in Abakaliki metropolis, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The study's objectives were to determine the marginal effects of wage differentials, work-time flexibility, and training and development on labour turnover intention of employees in the area. Data were obtained from 306 employees in the industry and analysed using logistic regression (logit). The study found that employees who felt their wage was at par with other firms in the industry had 10% less chances of turning over, whereas those who felt otherwise were 4.5% more likely to quit; that employees who disagreed that their employers offered flexible work schedule were 8.95% more likely to turn over, whereas those that strongly agreed had lower probability (0.1%) of turning over; and that employees who agreed that their employers had provided training and development had up to 8% less chances of turning over compared to those who had received no such opportunities with 6% more chances of turning over. The study concludes that financial factors such as wage, and non-financial factors, such as flexible work schedules and training and development, are strong determinants of labour turnover in the hospitality industry in Ebonyi State. Managers of hospitality businesses in Ebonyi State should offer adequate wages commensurate with their competitors, and offer flexible work schedules to curb employee turnover.

Gender, Stress and Locus of Control as Predictors of Depression among Ebonyi State University Non-Academic Staff

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 07:51:13 +0000

The study examined gender, stress and locus of control as predictors of depression among Ebonyi State University non-academic staff. Two hundred and forty-four (244) Ebonyi State University non-academic staff comprising males 121 and females 123 drawn randomly from selected administrative units of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki participated. Their ages ranged from 20 to 65 years with a mean age of 38.25 years (SD = 3.26). Cross sectional survey design was adopted. Three hypotheses were tested using hierarchical multiple regression. Result showed that locus of control significantly predicted depression among adults. The result also showed that stress significantly predicted depression among Ebonyi State University non-academic staff. But gender did not predict depression among Ebonyi State University non-academic staff. It was recommended that stress level be regularly monitored, orientation towards understanding how to manage events in peoples lives should be provided amng others.

Teachers’ Recognition and Its Influence on Work Behavior in Nigerian Public Secondary Schools in Enugu State

Ogbu Amarachukwu Ogbu, Chetanna Oliver Ngwu — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:39:45 +0000

This study examined the role of teacher recognition as a non-financial incentive in shaping the work behavior of educators in Nigerian public secondary schools. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 120 teachers using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Findings revealed a significant positive relationship between recognition practices and teacher commitment, morale, and productivity. Thematic insights highlighted the importance of praise and awards in fostering a sense of belonging and professional satisfaction. The study recommended institutionalizing recognition schemes to enhance teacher effectiveness and retention.

Which is more effective?

Ernest Emeka Izogo, Samuel Chukwuemeka Nwamini, Ebere Florence Okorie — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:39:59 +0000

Despite the revolutionary changes brought about by the digital media in PR communications, how PR communications can be optimized across different platforms has not been completely mapped. In response to this evident research gap, therefore, this study examined the contextual factors that interact to influence the perceived credibility of press releases. We devised a scenario-based experiment involving 461 subjects recruited from Abakaliki to test our research questions. Our findings show the main and interaction effects of PR channel and age of PR audiences on the credibility of press releases. Based on the findings, we recommend that organizations and practitioners targeting different age groups with PR communications especially press releases must put message platform into consideration. Specifically, we admonish PR experts to disseminate press releases targeted at young people through social media platforms such as Facebook and those targeted at older adults through conventional media channels like radio.

Infant Feeding Practices among Adolescent Mothers in Nigeria

Chibuogwu Izugbara, Mbam Philip Ekene — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:40:14 +0000

This study examines the complexities of infant feeding practices among adolescent mothers in Nigeria using data from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. The study reveals that only 39% of adolescent mothers initiated breastfeeding within one hour of birth, and 28.5% practiced exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. The multivariate logistic regression analysis shows that adolescent mothers with secondary education or higher were more likely to practice exclusive breastfeeding, while unmarried adolescent mothers were less likely to initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth. The study also found that 38.9% of infants were wasted, and 36.4% were stunted. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to support adolescent mothers in practicing optimal infant feeding and reducing the risk of malnutrition among their infants. Policymakers and healthcare providers should prioritize interventions that provide education and counseling on breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, particularly for adolescent mothers with low levels of education and those who are unmarried.

Too Close Yet Too Far

Hikmat M Onadipe, Bolade O Mokuolu — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:40:30 +0000

Emerging adulthood is a critical developmental stage marked by the transition to independence. However, there is limited research on how parenting dynamics influence autonomy development among Nigerian emerging adults. This study investigated whether helicopter parenting and parent-child alienation would be associated with autonomy in a sample of emerging adults at Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria (N = 432; aged 15 to 25 years, Mean = 19.89, SD = 3.16). Standardised instruments were used, including the Multidimensional Helicopter Parenting Scale (MHPS), Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA), and Adolescent Autonomy Questionnaire (AAQ). Hypotheses were tested using Pearson correlation and hierarchical multiple regression at a 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed that helicopter parenting and parent-child alienation jointly predicted autonomy (F(9,128) = 12.26, R = .48, R² = .23, p < .001). Independently, life goal autonomy (β = 0.24, p < .001), overprotection (β = -0.28, p < .001), and parent-child alienation (β = -0.23, p < .001) significantly predicted autonomy. Conclusively, over-controlling parenting and emotional distance between parents and emerging adults negatively affect their sense of autonomy. It is recommended that Interventions aimed at supporting the autonomy of emerging adults during their transition to adulthood should discourage over-controlling parenting behaviours and promote strong parent-child relationships.

Effects of Sit at Home on Small and Medium Scale Businesses in Abakaliki Metropolis

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:33:49 +0000

This study examined the effects of sit at home on small and medium scale businesses in Abakaliki metropolis. The broad objective of the study is to generally evaluate the effects of sit at home on small and medium scale businesses in Abakaliki metropolis. Survey research design was adopted with questionnaires distributed as data collection instrument. Analytically, the study employed simple percentages, frequency table and chi-square (x²) to test the hypotheses. The findings from the study showed that sit at home has significant impact on small and medium scale enterprises in Abakaliki metropolis. The study also revealed that releasing of Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally, dialogue between federal government of Nigeria and the indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), observing sit at home order on Mondays increase security in southeast and constitutional amendments to enshrine the rotation of key political positions among the six geopolitical zones of were significant remedies to sit at home on small and medium scale enterprises in Abakaliki metropolis. The study concluded that the IPOB's sit-at-home order had a damaging effect on the small and medium scale businesses of the Southeast region. The study recommends among other things that; government should come to terms of agreement with the IPOB hierarchy to restore sound business environment for expected level of growth of SMEs in the Southeast region.

Conflict between Christianity and African Culture in the 21st Century

Ndametem James Ojen, Nweze Paul Nweze — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:13:15 +0000

The study explores the implicit motivations of religious conflicts drawing from the activities of Christians and adherents of African Traditional Religions (ATR). Extant literature implicates dogmatic constructs, uncritical zeal and fanaticism that are driving the intractable conflict between Christians and members of ATR. Using descriptive survey design, with samples from Ezza communities in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi state, this study makes a case that there are implicit factors leading to intractable conflict between the adherents of the aforesaid religious. As the findings suggest, ideological differences, lack of recognition of one another’s religion, illiteracy, chanvinism, blackmail and non –participation of Christians in cultural practices and cultural festivals etc, are the dominant variables leading such conflict. This narrative add to the discourse on religious conflicts in post-colonial environment.

The Increasing Rate of Divorce and Its Effects on the Family and Society’s Development in the 21st Century

Ndametem James Ojen — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:12:05 +0000

The study empirically investigates the increasing rate of divorce in Yakurr Local Government Area and the effects it has on both the family institution and society’s development. The paper defines divorce as the ending of marriage or the dissolution of marriage which may be through legal proceedings and judgments; church pronouncement, the repayment of the bride price, the re-marrying of one of the partners to another person or by the simple agreement of the people involved. The paper reveals that despite government’s effort to protect marriages by enacting laws, formulating policies that encourages Christian or court marriages, establishes social welfare division to treat marital problems, divorce still continue to soar in Yakurr society. The paper seeks to find out factors responsible for the increasing rate of divorce in the study area. The study is anchored on the value conflict theory of Karl Marx to analyze the increasing rate of divorce in Yakurr and its effects on the family and society’s development. The study was carried out among divorcees who are resident in Yakurr Local Government Area. Two (200) hundred respondents were selected from four wards in the study area and cluster samples were drawn from the four major communities in the Local Government Area viz: Ugep, Ekori, Nko and Mkpani. The wards were selected through the use of simple random sampling technique. Questionnaires were administered through hand delivery by the researcher. The findings also revealed that there are certain social structures and institutions that are responsible for this increase. Concurrently, the findings show that this rate of divorce significantly affects the family as well as society’s development. That is broken families breeds maladjusted individuals who later turn out to become criminals; and child abuse is the product of broken families. The paper suggests possible means of reducing, if not to eradicate divorce (Panacea for divorce rate) in Nigeria.