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The Implication Of Ritualism On Moral Development Of Nigerian Youths
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1.3 Objective of the study
The broad goal of this study borders on
the implication of ritualism on moral development of Nigeria Youth.
Specifically the study focused on the following precise objectives:
i. To determine the nature of ritual killings perpetuated by Nigeria Youth.
ii. To ascertain the purpose of youth engagement in ritualism.
iii. To investigate whether youth involvement in ritualism undermine their moral development.
iv. To establish whether high rate of ritualism contributes to moral decadence in Nigeria Society.
1.4 Research Hypothesis
HO1: Youth involvement in ritualism does not undermine their moral development.
HO2: High rate of ritualism contributes to moral decadence in Nigeria Society
1.5 Significance of the Study
The
result of the study will be of relevance to policy makers, Nigeria
Youths and religious bodies. To policy makers, findings of the study
will enlighten policy makers on the need to establish guiding principles
to curtail ritual killing and establish punishment for those caught in
this devilish act. To government, the study will also emphasize on the
need to introduce poverty alleviation program, employment opportunities
and support of entrepreneur as this will go a long way in reducing
criminal behaviour among jobless youths. More the study will emphasize
the need for to intensify teaching of moral education in schools,
universities and as well encourage teachers/lecturers that teach moral
education to be role model for our youths among others as this will
reduce the rate of ritualism in Nigeria. Empirically, the study will add
to the body of existing literature on ritualism as serve as reference
material to scholars and student who wishes to conduct further studies
in related field.
1.6 Scope of the study
The scope of this study
borders on the implication of ritualism on moral development of Nigeria
Youth. The study will further discuss the nature and purpose for ritual
killings perpetuated by Nigeria Youth. It will investigate if youths’
involvement in ritualism undermine their moral development and if high
rate of ritualism contributes to moral decadence in Nigeria Society.
The study is however delimited to South-East region with reference to
Owerri Municipal, Imo State.
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