The Oblique Cord Of Cyber Marauders in Nigeria; Implications for Policy Development
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Cybercrime, Social policy, ; Development, Internet fraud, NigeriaAbstract
This study investigates nexus between social conformity and cybercrime among residents of Benin City. This study adopted the survey design method and was carried out in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The study utilized quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection, while the data were analysed with descriptive statistics and content analysis of the qualitative data. The study adopted a sample size of 410 from a projected population figure of Benin City. The retrieved data were sorted and analysed using descriptive statistics with a criterion mean of 2.5. It was discovered from the study that Nigerian society emphasizes certain goals but does not pay much attention to how the goals are actualized. Hence, people adopt measures within and, in some cases, beyond their reach to achieve their goals, including not conforming to social norms.
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