The Influence of Parenting Style and Substance USe on Antisocial Behaviour among Inmates in Selected Correctional Centres in Ogun State

Authors

  • Stephen Babatunde Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Adebimpe Adenike Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oyo State, Nigeria
  • Davis Egwuonwu Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Naomi Quadri Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Parenting style, Substance use, Antisocial behaviour, Inmates, Correctional centres

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of parenting style and substance use on antisocial behaviour among inmates of selected correctional centers in Ogun State, Nigeria. Three hypotheses were formulated for the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study population comprised inmates from four correctional facilities in Ogun State, Nigeria namely; Ilaro correctional facility, New Abeokuta correctional centre, Abeokuta, Ijebu Ode correctional facility and Sagamu correctional facility. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 200 inmates from each correctional facilities in Ogun state using Taro Yamane formular which formed the sample for the study. The study employed a structured questionnaire divided into four sections titled “Influence of Parenting Style and Substance use on Antisocial Behaviour among Inmates.” Face and construct validity were ensured and a reliability alpha coefficient of 0.75, 0.86 and 0.98 were generated for each variable in section B, C and D using Cronbach’s alpha. Direct administration and retrieval method were used for data collection. Data collected were analysed using inferential statistical analysis methods of linear regression. The findings revealed that the null hypotheses were rejected for hypothesis 1, hypothesis 2 and hypothesis 3. The study concluded that parenting style and substance use relatively and jointly contribute to antisocial behaviour among inmates of selected correctional centres in Ogun State. It further recommended that targeted interventions by Government agencies, schools, non-governmental organizations and community health centres within correctional centres that incorporate parenting education programs and promote authoritative parenting practices, such as warmth, consistency, and discipline should be established.

Author Biographies

Stephen Babatunde, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

Dr babatunde is the corresponding author for this manuscript. he is a faculty member, lecturer and reseacher with many years of experience. 

Adebimpe Adenike, Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oyo State, Nigeria

Dr (Mrs) Adebimpe is a major contributor to this manuscript

Davis Egwuonwu, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

Dr Egwuonwu is a contributor for this manuscript

Naomi Quadri, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

Miss Quadri is a major contributor to this manuscript

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