INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NORMS IN PROMOTING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF THE 'BAND WAGON EFFECT' SYNDROME
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| author | NEZE, Nneji Ambrose & NWAFOR, Solomon |
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| contents | <p>Corruption in Nigeria has become both systemic and cultural, rooted in prevailing social norms that normalize <br>unethical behavior. This paper investigates the influence of social norms in promoting corruption, with specific <br>emphasis on the "bandwagon effect" syndrome, where individuals engage in corrupt practices because others within <br>their social networks or institutions are perceived to do the same. Drawing from quantitative data collected through a <br>descriptive survey of respondents across key sectors, the study examines how conformity to peer behavior, cultural <br>expectations, and institutionalized practices sustain corruption. The literature review highlights concepts such as social <br>norms, collective rationality, bandwagon behavior, and cultural relativism in corruption. Theoretical underpinnings <br>include Social Learning Theory, Rational Choice Theory, and Social Norms Theory. Findings reveal that corruption <br>in Nigeria is perpetuated less by individual moral failure and more by entrenched socio-cultural expectations that <br>reward conformity while punishing deviation. The study concludes that dismantling the bandwagon effect requires <br>strengthening accountability structures, reshaping cultural narratives around success, and promoting social sanctions <br>against corrupt practices. Recommendations include public education campaigns, strengthening institutions, and <br>promoting whistleblowing cultures to challenge the normalization of corruption. </p> |
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| spellingShingle | INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NORMS IN PROMOTING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF THE 'BAND WAGON EFFECT' SYNDROME NEZE, Nneji Ambrose & NWAFOR, Solomon corruption, social norms, bandwagon effect, Nigeria, cultural expectations <p>Corruption in Nigeria has become both systemic and cultural, rooted in prevailing social norms that normalize <br>unethical behavior. This paper investigates the influence of social norms in promoting corruption, with specific <br>emphasis on the "bandwagon effect" syndrome, where individuals engage in corrupt practices because others within <br>their social networks or institutions are perceived to do the same. Drawing from quantitative data collected through a <br>descriptive survey of respondents across key sectors, the study examines how conformity to peer behavior, cultural <br>expectations, and institutionalized practices sustain corruption. The literature review highlights concepts such as social <br>norms, collective rationality, bandwagon behavior, and cultural relativism in corruption. Theoretical underpinnings <br>include Social Learning Theory, Rational Choice Theory, and Social Norms Theory. Findings reveal that corruption <br>in Nigeria is perpetuated less by individual moral failure and more by entrenched socio-cultural expectations that <br>reward conformity while punishing deviation. The study concludes that dismantling the bandwagon effect requires <br>strengthening accountability structures, reshaping cultural narratives around success, and promoting social sanctions <br>against corrupt practices. Recommendations include public education campaigns, strengthening institutions, and <br>promoting whistleblowing cultures to challenge the normalization of corruption. </p> |
| title | INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NORMS IN PROMOTING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF THE 'BAND WAGON EFFECT' SYNDROME |
| topic | corruption, social norms, bandwagon effect, Nigeria, cultural expectations |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17520740 |