EFFECTS OF BETTING AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY MAKURDI
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study examined the effects of Betting among undergraduate students of Benue State University Makurdi. The general objective was to examine the effects of Betting among undergraduate students of Benue State University Makurdi. The specific objectives were to investigate the socio-economic, academic, social, cultural and individual effects of Betting. Albert Bandura’s Social Learning theory and Rational Choice Theory Adam Smith were adopted as the main theoretical framework of the study. Cross sectional survey research design was used for this study. Data for the study was elicited from 400 respondents using Likert-scale questionnaire. Data was analysed using frequency count and percentages and Pearson Product Moment correlation. The study found Betting has positive and negative significant economic effects among undergraduate students within the study area. The study also found that Betting has both positive and negative significant academic effects among undergraduate students within the study area. The study observed that Betting have positive and negative significant social effects among undergraduate students within the study area. The study also found that Betting has positive and negative significant cultural effects among undergraduate students within the study area. The study also noted that Betting has positive and negative significant individual effects among undergraduate students of Benue State University, Makurdi. The study concludes that, Betting has significant effect on undergraduate students, affecting the socio-economic, academic, social, cultural and individual undergraduate students of Benue State University, Makurdi. The study recommended among others that university management should implement awareness campaigns to educate students about the potential risks associated with sports betting. This will enable students to make informed decisions regarding their academic pursuits, financial stability, and emotional well-being.
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