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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
| Abstract: The fact that many prisoners were re-arrested and detained no sooner than they were released from prison is no longer news in Nigeria. The reason could be traced to the fact that only punitive measure has been the order of the day in Nigeria prisons, whereas prison supposes to serve as a reformatory centre, where inmates are trained on how to be a better person after incarceration. The research therefore focuses on training prisoners in certain creativity techniques that could lead to prevention of crime in the society. The study examined the effect of SCAMPER creativity training technique in the prevention of social problems among selected inmates in Nigeria Prisons. A total of 71 prison inmates were randomly selected from Zone 'F' of Prison formation in Nigeria, using Oyo, Ondo, Osun and Ekiti states. The participants whose age range was between 18 and 68 years (x = 43.0) were assigned to intervention condition and control group, with twelve sessions spanning six weeks. The participants responded to test 1 of the Crime Behavior Factor-Battery (CBFB). One way Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was utilized to analyse gleaned field data at 0.05 alpha level. The result showed that the crime behavior scores of the experimental group decreased compared with the control group (P <. 05). On the basis of the findings it was recommended that Nigerian Prisoners should be exposed to regular creativity training to reduce criminal tendencies in people. It was also suggested that similar Scamper training opportunities should be extended to those individuals who might intermittently manifest social difficulties and challenges in other remand homes for a better future in social adjustment. This would lead to individuals better living, growth and development as well as general societal peace. |
| Keywords: scamper, creativity training technique, social problems, inmates, Nigeria prisons. |
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