Browsing by Author "Samuel, Laraba B."

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    Impact of Ethnic Conflict among Ethnic Groups in Nasarawa State Nigeria
    (Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2022-06-06) Nalah, Augustine Bala; Ishaya, Daniel Leku; Samuel, Laraba B.
    The study examines the perception of people on ethnic conflict in Nasarawa State. The objectives of the study were based on the four hypotheses to include: there will be no significant difference between the socio-cultural influences of ethnic groups on ethnic conflict in Nasarawa State; there will be no significant differences between the influence of educational level on socio-political struggles and ethnic conflict in Nasarawa State; gender inequality in economic stability will have no significant influence on ethnic conflict among people living in Nasarawa State, and there will be no significant differences between religious influences on ethnic conflict in Nasarawa State. A survey research design was adopted, and 150 samples were randomly selected using a simple random sampling technique. A structured, designed questionnaire as an instrument was used to collect data and data was analysed through descriptive statistics to analyse mean and standard deviation, and t-test independent to test the hypotheses. The findings reveal that: (i) socio-cultural factors influence the ethnic groups (tribes) differently, resulting in ethnic conflict in Nasarawa State; (ii) the level of educational attainment does not determine the involvement in political struggle and ethnic conflict in Nasarawa State; (iii) gender inequality influences economic instability and contribute to ethnic conflict among youth in Nasarawa State; and (iv) religious differences is not the reasons for ethnic conflict in Nasarawa State. It was recommended that gender equality and gender role be prioritised in every societal, economic, and political affair. There should be no or little dichotomy in societal representation between the ethnic minorities and ethnic majority groups (tribes) living within the Northern, Southern, and Western Nasarawa state.
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    INFERIORITY COMPLEX: IS IT HEREDITARY OR ACQUIRED?
    (Political Science Department, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2014-01-01) Samuel, Laraba B.
    The review is on the argument posited by researchers on whether or not inferiority complex u hereditary. Relevant literatures were reviewed about the origin of inferiority complex. About 65% <9 researchers were of the view that inferiority complex is hereditary and is later on nurtured t- environment while the remaining 35% of researchers agreed on the fact that inferiority complex is acquired. From the empirical evidence reviewed, the researcher concludes that this complex behavior is acquired. Therefore, it was finally concluded by researchers that inferiority complex is natural as well as nurtured even though one precedes the other.
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    PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES AND MODELS OF CORRUPTION AND FRAUD IN NIGERIA
    (Department of Psychology, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2017-11-11) Oshishepo, Sani A.; Dahiru, Hadiza Ibrahim; Samuel, Laraba B.
    Corruption is a universal problem that exists in both developed and developing countries. Its nature and scope may vary from society to society, and at different times even within the same social system. Based on the profuse nature and character of corruption and fraud in contemporary society, there is need for understanding and appreciation of psychological theories and models of fraud and corruption in society. First, Corruption is an abnormal behavior, it is both overt and covert, i.e. a person who commit fraud, first think about it, reflect about it, and plan for that (this are covert processes) he or she carry out the act i.e., implement the content of his thought (overt behavior).secondly, as an abnormal behavior a person who commit fraud must have been induced by some psychological factors which includes his or her personality, family child upbringing and socialization including the influence of the environment. This psychological model forms the discussion in the analysis of the psychological and models of corruption and fraud which is the focus of this pa per.