Benue State University, Makurdi

INFLUENCE OF SELF EFFICACY, SELF ESTEEM AND RISKTAKING BEHAVIOUR ON PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG COMMERCIAL BUS DRIVERS

OlukayodeAyooluwa Afolabi & Opeyemi Mary Owoola
(Department of Pure & Applied Psychology, AdekunleAjasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria)

Abstract

This study examined the influence of self-efficacy, self-esteem and risk-taking behaviour on prosocial behaviour among commercial drivers in Ibadan, Oyo state. Using a cross-sectional survey design, two hundred and thirty (230) drivers (all males) with their ages ranging between 19 to 59 years (M = 37.20, SD = 9.55) were randomly selected from different motor parks in Ibadan. One hypothesis was stated and tested using multiple correlations and 2x2x2 ANOVA (Analysis of Variance).Results revealed that selfefficacy [F (1,222) =10.72; p < 01]; self esteem [F (1,222) = 9.84; p < 01 ] and risk taking behaviour [F (1,222) = 15.78; p < 01] had significant main effects on prosocial behaviour of commercial bus Drivers. Also, self-efficacy, self-esteem and risk-taking behaviour had a significant interaction effects on prosocial behaviour [F (1,222) =5.22; p< 0.05]. It is recommended that commercial drivers should be oriented on how to increase their level of self-esteem and self-efficacy in order to reduce their level of risk-taking behaviour while driving in order to enhance their willingness to help others. Finally, government, non-governmental organisations and individuals should help in sensitizing commercial drivers on the importance of helping others.

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