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Rational Decision and Influence of Facebook in “Get Rich Quick Syndrome†and Ritual Killings among Youth in Nigeria

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  • Ayoola Olalekan Ajasa

    (Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Oladipo Arowa

    (Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Ade Inas- Thomas

    (Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Yetunde Omolola Aisida

    (Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State, Nigeria)

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Well-meaning Nigerian are concerned about the motivations underlying the pursuit of wealth at all costs, which has emerged as a contemporary social crisis. Social media has been connected to this irrational culture of instant wealth among young people. This study examined the influence of Facebook on the get-rich-quick mentality and ritual killings among youth in Nigeria. It used a survey research approach and a sample size of 366 respondents was derived using the sample size calculation and power analysis formula from a population of 202,725 (NPC, 2006). Data collected were subjected to descriptive statistics and linear regression. The results (β= .123, t= 31.118, p

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  • Ayoola Olalekan Ajasa & Oladipo Arowa & Ade Inas- Thomas & Yetunde Omolola Aisida, 2023. "Rational Decision and Influence of Facebook in “Get Rich Quick Syndrome†and Ritual Killings among Youth in Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(12), pages 14-25, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:12:p:14-25
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