AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG YOUTHS: A CASE OF AKPABUYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
Journal Title: European Journal of Business and Social Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
This study aims at assessing the impact of poverty on criminal behaviours among youths in Cross River State. Research questions were formulated to guide and give direction to the study. Relevant and related literatures were reviewed, using the survey design, 150 respondents made up of adult men and women and youths were selected to participate in the study. The major instrument for data collection was questionnaire. Data collected was analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlative Coefficient and presented in simple % tables. The result revealed that poverty significantly influences criminal tendencies among youths. Most youths with low socio-economic background are easily lured into criminal activities. It was recommended that the government, non – governmental agencies and parastatals and the general public must embark on youth empowerment programs that would alleviate poverty at least to the barest minimum while enhancing their young minds and directing them towards better and rewarding activities.
Authors and Affiliations
Effiom, Joseph N| Department of Social Work University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Archibong, Esther P (PhD)| (Corresponding Author) Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, Calabar estajoan@yahoo.com, Ojua, Takim A. (PhD)| Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, Calabar taojua@yahoo.com
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