PREDICTIVE IMPACT OF EGO-IDENTITY ON MKPURU MMIRI (METHAMPHETAMINE) USE AMONG YOUTHS IN OKPOKO, OGBARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study examined predictive impact of ego-identity on mkpuru mmiri (methamphetamine) use among youths in Okpoko, Ogbaru L.G.A., Anambra State, Nigeria. Participants were 35 youths of 18-34 years, mean age 27.09 and SD 4.82, comprising 29(82.9%) males, and 6(17.1%) females. Instruments were Ego-Identity Scale, and Methamphetamine Use Balance Scale. Sampling was snowballing, design correlational, and statistics Multiple Linear Regression. The results revealed that trust (β= -.87, t = -.55) and identity (β= -3.53, t = -2.26) of ego-identity had negative predictive role on mkpuru mmiri (methamphetamine) use at (F6, 28), p<.01. Autonomy (β= 1.19, t = 2.18), identity (β= 2.01, t = 3.18), and industry (β= .46, t = 4.83) of ego-identity predict mkpuru mmiri (methamphetamine) use at (F5, 29), p<.01. Recommendations were for agencies of indoctrination and identity formation to shape ego-identity in youths. With this, mkpuru mmiri (methamphetamine) among the youths will be reduced.