Psycho-social variable and cybercrime among library users in tertiary institutions in Cross River State Nigeria

Abstract

Investigating cybercrime and the psycho-social variable among library users in tertiary institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria, was the aim of this study. Three objectives and research questions were developed to help the study accomplish its goal. The variables under investigation guided the completion of the literature review. For this study, a survey research design was chosen. For the study, a sample of five hundred and five (505) respondents was chosen. Purposive sampling was used in the selection process to guarantee that each faculty sample method was equally represented. This came to eight (8) tertiary institutions in all. 10% of the library's patrons were then chosen by accidently sampling them. A statistical analysis method called Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis was used to evaluate the research ideas. Because of the characteristics of the variables included in the investigation, this statistical method was employed. Every hypothesis was tested using relative degrees of freedom and at the .05 level of significance. The analysis's conclusions showed a relationship between cybercrimes in tertiary institutions and self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and gender. Based on the findings of the study it was recommended among others that management should adopt and Implement Psychological Support Services, integrated emotional intelligence training services, and promote gender-sensitive cyber security initiatives in the library.