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Environmental Identities and Attitude towards Crude Oil Pipeline Vandalism in Niger Delta Oil-Producing Communities

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  • Peterval E. Ozougwu

    (Center for Environmental Management and Control (CEMAC), University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu 410001, Enugu State, Nigeria)

  • Christian N. Madu

    (Center for Environmental Management and Control (CEMAC), University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu 410001, Enugu State, Nigeria
    Department of Management and Management Science, Lubin School of Business, Pace University, New York, NY 10038, USA)

  • Johnbosco C. Chukwuorji

    (Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410105, Enugu State, Nigeria)

  • Augustine O. Ozougwu

    (Department of Psychology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 402004, Enugu State, Nigeria)

  • Stella U. Ozougwu

    (Department of Home Science and Management, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410105, Enugu State, Nigeria)

Abstract

Environmental identities and attitude towards oil pipeline vandalism in Niger Delta oil-producing communities were examined to show whether low environmental identity is associated with an environmentally destructive attitude, as well as how such issues may be connected with incidents of oil pipeline vandalism in the area. A survey of youths (N = 603) from selected oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta area was conducted. A subset of the sample participated in focus group discussions, and ten experts were interviewed. Socioeconomic and demographic factors of participants were also investigated, as they might be associated with environmental identities and attitudes. The study found that the youths who scored medium to high on the environmental identity scale are more likely to be pro-environmental. There was also a significant association between gender and environmental identity scores. Occupation, education, and income levels were also associated with attitude towards oil pipeline vandalism. However, there was no significant association between environmental identity and attitude towards oil pipeline vandalism. The strong associations between socioeconomic factors, environmental identity, and attitude towards pipeline vandalism suggest that improved socioeconomic status may help to curb oil pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta.

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  • Peterval E. Ozougwu & Christian N. Madu & Johnbosco C. Chukwuorji & Augustine O. Ozougwu & Stella U. Ozougwu, 2023. "Environmental Identities and Attitude towards Crude Oil Pipeline Vandalism in Niger Delta Oil-Producing Communities," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(6), pages 1-19, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:6:p:5610-:d:1104726
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