Economic Recession Psycho-Social Human Characteristics and Sale of Fake Drugs by Tertiary Institution Graduates in South-South Nigeria

Abam Arikpo

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Abam Arikpo

economic recession victims engage in fake

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This export facto study was carried out to determine the impact of sex, curriculum outcomes, personality trait, gender rolesterotype and common business on the running of fake drug stops by tertiary institution graduates in the event of economic recession. 361 tertiary institution graduates were used for the study multiple regression analysis, and t-test showed their activities to have been influenced by common business practices and personality traits; and the sample members differed as males and females only in the influence of extrovert personality trait which only skewed towards the males. Five questionnaires were used for the study and it findings provided support that informal business practices and education strategies present value employment opportunities that help economic recession victims engage in fake drug sales.

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Economic Recession Psycho-Social Human Characteristics and Sale of Fake Drugs by Tertiary Institution Graduates in South-South Nigeria. (2013). Global Journal of Science Frontier Research, 13(45), 7-16. https://journalofscience.org/index.php/GJSFR/article/view/103264

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Abam Arikpo

Abam Arikpo is a dedicated academic and researcher affiliated with the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, Nigeria. With a strong focus on educational development, curriculum outcomes, and socio-economic factors, Dr. Arikpo has contributed extensively to the understanding of literacy, entrepreneurship, and psycho-social characteristics in the Nigerian context. Their published works span topics such as financial well-being, corruption control, the role of the family in children's literacy, and the integration of technology in teacher training. Based in Calabar, Cross River State, Dr. Arikpo's research reflects a commitment to addressing pressing educational and societal challenges in Nigeria and West Africa.

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