Research Article

THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND SOCIAL CULTURAL FACTORS ON PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN GBOKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE

EDWARD KURUKU1*
1 Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi.
* Corresponding author: edwardkuruku@gmail.com
Published: Jan, 2022
DOI: 10.67862/hjjgs.2022.rwa84n7u
Pages: 153-166

Abstract

The research examined the influence of gender and socio cultural factors on prosocial behaviour among tertiary institutions in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. A descriptive survey deign was adopted for the study. A sample size of 361 students was used and data analysed using Pearson moment product correlation. Prosocial tendencies measures (P.T.M) developed by Johnson (1989) and primary prevention awareness, attitudes measures scale (PPAAMS, Swiser 1985) used to assess helping. Three hypotheses were tested and gender significantly influenced prosocial behaviour [t (307)=3.7.21; P

Keywords

Gender Gboko prosocial behaviour tertiary institution Socio-cultural factors.

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How to Cite

KURUKU, E. (2022). THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND SOCIAL CULTURAL FACTORS ON PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN GBOKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE. Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, 13(1), 153-166. https://doi.org/10.67862/hjjgs.2022.rwa84n7u

E. KURUKU, "THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND SOCIAL CULTURAL FACTORS ON PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN GBOKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE," Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 153-166, January 2022. doi: 10.67862/hjjgs.2022.rwa84n7u

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