International records / OpenAlex research
Assessment of Psychosocial Determinants of Recidivism Among Incarcerated Youths with a History of Substance Use in Northern Nigeria
Recidivism among youths with substance use history represents a significant challenge to criminal justice systems. This study assesses the psychosocial determinants of recidivism among incarcerated youths with substance use history in Northern Nigeria, examining how psychological factors (depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance craving) and social factors (family support, peer influence, stigma) contribute to reoffending risk. Grounded in Social Learning Theory and the Stress Process Model, the study employs a mixed methods design involving 300 incarcerated youths aged 18 to 30 years a…
