Perceived Effects of Environmental Insecurity on Tertiary Level Students' Creative Competence

Abstract

The study investigated the perceived effects of environmental insecurity on tertiary level students‘ creative competence. The descriptive survey research design was used for the study. Two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Three hundred and eighty-three (383) students randomly selected from tertiary institutions in Plateau State constituted the sample. There were 169 males and 214 females. A questionnaire titled, “Insecurity and Students’ Creativity Questionnaire (lSCQ)“ was employed to collect data. Research questions were analyzed using descriptive statistics (Mean and Standard Deviation) while the hypothesis was tested at 0.05 significance level using t-test statistics. The findings indicated that insecurity of the school environment hampers students’ creative competence. Some of the inhibitions are inability to express creative ideas, develop manipulative and problem-solving skills. Recommendations made included provision of functional security cameras and gadgets in schools.