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Superstitions and criminal behavior

The role of witchcraft accusations in Nigerian rural communities

Bibliographic Data

ID15434653
AuthorsIjeoma B Uche (0000-0003-1959-8236, University of Nigeria), Okala A Uche (0000-0002-4508-4784, University of Nigeria, corresponding author), Jacinta C Ene (University of Nigeria)
Year2025
Volume45
Issue2
Pages1-23
Publication date2025-08-27
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work Social Thought (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1542-6432 • E-ISSN: 1542-6440
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15426432.2025.2549946
OpenAlexW4413740851
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited37

Criminal behavior · Criminology · False accusation · Sociology · African cultural and philosophical studies · Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works1
Citations per year1
Citation span2026 - 2026 (1)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 1

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