Youth Violence and Human Security in Nigeria
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Methods and Materials
2.1. Research Design
2.2. Data Collection
2.2.1. Quantitative Data Collection
2.2.2. Qualitative Data Collection
2.2.3. Study Population
2.3. Measures
Sampling Technique
2.4. Data Analysis
2.5. Ethical Considerations
3. Results
3.1. Quantitative Analysis
3.2. Qualitative Analysis
4. Relative Deprivation Theory
5. Conceptual Clarifications
5.1. Youth
5.2. Security in Nigeria
5.3. Youth Violence in Nigeria
6. Discussion
6.1. Sociopolitical and Economic Causes of Youth Violence in Nigeria
6.2. Theoretical Linkages with Violence
Adjusted RD Model
6.3. Security Implications of Youth Violence
6.4. Policy Recommendation: Curbing Violence and Improving Human Security
7. Conclusions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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