Attah, Matthew O. and Isiwu, Prisca and AIGBIREMHON, Joseph, I. (2024) INFLUENCE OF ENTITLEMENT MENTALITY AND JOB STRESS ON LIFE SATISFACTION OF NIGERIAN POLICE OFFICERS. In: RESEARCHING AFRICA CONFERENCE, SEPTEMBER 18 - 19, 2024, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA.
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Abstract
Nigerian police officers face a demanding and stressful work environment, potentially impacting their life satisfaction. This study investigated the influence of entitlement mentality and job stress on life satisfaction among Nigerian police officers. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. Data was collected from a representative sample of Nigerian police officers using questionnaire comprising of three instrument: The Workplace Stress Scale (TWSS, The Marlin Company and The American Institute of Stress, 1978); The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS, Diener et al., 1985); The Psychological Entitlement Scale (PES, Campbell, 2004). Findings showed that police officers with high entitlement and high job stress t experience lowest life satisfaction. This study contributes to understanding factors influencing the well-being of Nigerian police officers. The findings highlight importance of addressing job stress and entitlement mentalities among Nigerian police improved life satisfaction of officers and a more effective Nigerian police force.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Management and Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Uchenna Eneogwe |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Sep 2025 11:14 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Sep 2025 11:14 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5459 |
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