Conflict resolution strategies and students' orientations towards security responsibility among undergraduates in Akwa Ibom State Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the relationship between conflict resolution strategies and students' orientations towards security responsibility among undergraduates in Akwa Ibom State. Correlational design was used for the study. The population for the study consisted of the entire undergraduate students higher institutions in Akwa Ibom State during 2022/2023 academic session. Sample size of 300 students was selected through multi-stage and simple random sampling technique for the study. The instrument used was Conflict Resolution Strategies and Students' Orientations towards Security Responsibility Questionnaire (CRSSOSRQ). Face validity and the internal consistency reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha formula and the average coefficients of .81 were obtained. The data collected was analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation to answer the research questions and the r-value was transposed to t-value to test the significant of the null hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that social cohesion, cyber-security and social responsibility strategies have a high and significant relationship with students' orientations towards security responsibility among undergraduates in Akwa Ibom State. Based on the findings of this study, it is concluded that conflict resolution strategies provide students with valuable tools to address and mitigate conflicts in a constructive manner, promoting communication, understanding, and collaboration. It is recommended, among others, that tertiary institutions should actively promote social cohesion initiatives that foster a sense of belonging and community among students; integrate security education into the curriculum or offer workshops and seminars that focus on security awareness, emergency response, and responsible behaviour; and encourage peer-to-peer education by having students take an active role in educating their fellow students about security responsibilities and the importance of social cohesion. These initiatives can include group activities, team-building exercises, and events that encourage interaction and collaboration among students from diverse backgrounds.