Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology Vol.6 Issue.2

Doi:10.35365/ctjpp.24.2.02

RESEARCH ARTICLE / ARAŞTIRMA YAZISI

Determining the Influence of Extrajudicial Justice on Perception of Police among Nigerian Citizens: A Scale Development Study

Nijerya Vatandaşları Arasında Yargısız Adaletin Polis Algısı Üzerindeki Etkisinin Belirlenmesi: Bir Ölçek Geliştirme Çalışması

Ezgi Ulu1, Chinwendu Enechi2, Chinyereugo Ezeonuegbu3, Nuriye Sancar4

Abstract:

This study aims to conduct the validity and reliability study of the Extrajudicial Justice Scale for Nigerian citizens. Sample of the study consisted of 600 Nigerians who were over 18 years old and who volunteered to participate in the study. As a result of comprehensive validity and reliability analysis, the scale consists of 14 items and 4 factors called “Illegal execution”, “Indictment”, “Unlawful arrest” and “Intimidation”. Cronbach’s Alpha value of the scale was found to be 0.859 and Cronbach’s Alpha values for the factors were found to be 0.782 for Illegal execution, 0.714 for Intimidation, 0.728 for Unlawful arrest, and 0.738 for Indictment. According to the results of the validity and reliability analysis, the Extrajudicial Justice Scale can be used as a valid and reliable instrument for Nigerian citizens to determine the influence of extrajudicial justice on the perception people have about the police. Considering that there is no scale used to assess extrajudicial justice in Nigeria, it is thought that this study will guide future research on the subject and reveal its importance for society.

Keywords: Extrajudicial, Justice, Police, Nigeria, Nigerian citizens, Scale development.

1Assoc. Prof. Dr., Near East University, Faculty of Arts and Science, Psychology Department, Lefkoşa-TRN Cyprus, e-mail: [email protected], Orcid Id: 0000-0001-6418-8995

2MSc., Near East University, Faculty of Arts and Science, Psychology Department, Lefkoşa-TRN Cyprus, e-mail: [email protected] Orcid Id: 0009-0007-4484-8045

3PhD., Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, PMB PMB 6059 Igbariam, Anambra State, Nigeria,e-mail: [email protected], Orcid Id: 0009-0005-4459-0449

4Assoc.Prof. Dr. Near East University, Faculty of Arts and Science, Mathematics Department Lefkoşa-TRN Cyprus E-mail: [email protected], Orcid Id: 0000-0002-4276-4653

Address of Correspondence/Yazışma Adresi: Near East University, Faculty of Arts and Science, Psychology Department, Lefkoşa- Mersin 10 Turkey, E-mail: [email protected]

Date of Received/Geliş Tarihi: 12.03.2024, Date of Revision/Düzeltme Tarihi: 12.05.2023, Date of Acceptance/Kabul Tarihi: 01.06.2024, Date of Online Publication/Çevirimiçi Yayın Tarihi: 26.06.2024

Citing/Referans Gösterimi: Ulu, E., Enechi, C., Ezeonuegbu, C., & Sancar, N. (2024). Determining the Influence of Extrajudicial Justice on Perception of Police among Nigerian Citizens: A Scale Development Study. Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology, 6(2): 116-125

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