Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

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Cultural Psychological Foundations of Nigerian Criminal Behaviour: A Forensic Inquiry Framework

Usman Ogunyemi, Department of Advanced Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Suleiman Idowu, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) Funmilayo Adeniyi, Department of Advanced Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18876386
Published: September 18, 2008

Abstract

Cultural psychology explores how cultural contexts shape psychological processes, including criminal behaviour in various societies. In Nigeria, forensic psychology focuses on understanding and predicting criminal behaviour through a combination of psychological theories, legal frameworks, and sociocultural factors. No empirical data will be presented; instead, we propose a conceptual model based on existing literature and theoretical constructs relevant to both cultural psychology and forensic psychology. This framework provides a foundation for future research by integrating cultural psychology with forensic psychology to better understand and predict criminal behaviour in Nigerian contexts. Future studies should focus on empirical validation of this theoretical model through longitudinal data collection, particularly examining how socio-economic disparities affect criminal conduct over time.

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Usman Ogunyemi, Suleiman Idowu, Funmilayo Adeniyi (2008). Cultural Psychological Foundations of Nigerian Criminal Behaviour: A Forensic Inquiry Framework. African Cross-Cultural Psychology, Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18876386

Keywords

Cultural psychologyCultural contextForensic psychologyPsychological factorsCriminal justice systemsSocial cognitionIntergroup dynamics

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