An Exploration of Psychosocial Determinants of Cybercrime Intention among Youths in Oyo State, Nigeria

Authors

• Moromoke Nimota Raji, Department of Guidance and Counselling, Ipetu Ijesha Campus, Osun State University, OsogboFollow
• Musa Adeyemi Ogunsola, Department of Counselling and Human Development Studies, University of Ibadan, NigeriaFollow
• Jamiu Agbolade Ogunsola, Educational Foundations, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), AbujaFollow

Abstract

Cybercrime has become a pressing issue among adolescents and youths, particularly in Nigeria, where a growing number of young individuals engage in cyber-related offences. This study explores the relationship between key risk factors and the intention to commit cybercrime. Utilizing a descriptive correlational survey design, 300 students from six secondary schools in Ibarapa East were randomly selected as participants. Data collection was conducted using validated instruments, including the Cybercrime Intention Scale (α = 0.88), Levenson’s IPC scale  (α = 0.78), Materialistic Value Scale (α = 0.74), Parenting Style Scale (α = 0.77) and Peer Influence Scale (α = 0.76). Three research questions were tested at a 0.05 level of significance using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC) and Multiple Regression Analysis. Findings revealed a significant positive correlation among materialism (r = 0.395; p

Recommended Citation

Raji, Moromoke Nimota; Ogunsola, Musa Adeyemi; and Ogunsola, Jamiu Agbolade (2026) "An Exploration of Psychosocial Determinants of Cybercrime Intention among Youths in Oyo State, Nigeria," African Journal of Criminology and Justice Studies: Vol. 15: Iss. 2, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.tsu.edu/ajcjs/vol15/iss2/7