International Council for Education, Research and Training

Place of Creativity, Critical Thinking and Emotional Intelligent in the Prediction of Economic Sustainability among Graduates Youths in Western Nigeria

Abilu, Rasheed Adekunle1, Odebode, Adeola Oluwaseun2, Bello, Elizabeth Oluwaseyi3 and Olalekan, Abiodun Olawumi4

1Department of Education for Learners with Visual Impairment, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

2Department of Science Education, (Mathematics Unit) Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

3Department of Educational Foundation, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

4Department of Educational Foundation, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

Abstract

The study examined the influence of creativity and critical thinking in stabilizing economic sustainability in Western Nigeria. The study employed survey research design.. The research instrument adapted for the study were titled Creativity and Critical Thinking for Economic Stability Rating Scale (CCESRS). The sample for the study comprises of 1153 graduate of Bachelor Degrees Masters Degrees and PhD Holders in various discipline in the universities across Nigeria. Cronbach’s Alpha was used for the reliability and the coefficient r=0.92. The purposive sampling techniques procedures was adopted for the study. The data use for was analyzed using ANCOVA. Three hypotheses were postulated and tested at 0.05 significant level. The result revealed the significant outcome (F = 408.064, p<0.05). This implies that creativity significantly contributes to economic sustainability of graduates’ youths in Western Nigeria. Also, it was revealed that critical thinking predicts economic sustainability of graduates’ youths in western Nigeria with significant outcome (F = 603.694, p<0.05). Implies that critical thinking was significantly contributes to the variance of economic sustainability graduates’ youths in Western Nigeria. But the result revealed no significant of emotional intelligent as a predictor of economic sustainability of graduates’ youths in western Nigeria with the outcome (F = 720.821, p<0.05). It was concluded that creative, critical thinking and emotional intelligent enhance innovation among graduating youths in Western Nigeria. And at the same time a recommendation was given for consideration. 

Keywords: Creativity, Critical thinking and Emotional intelligence

Impact statement

This study investigates the pivotal role of creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence in predicting economic sustainability among graduate youths in Western Nigeria. By examining the interplay between these essential skills and economic outcomes, this research aims to inform policymakers, educators, and teachers on the critical importance of fostering a holistic skillset that extends beyond traditional academic achievements Ultimately, this research seeks to contribute to the development of a more sustainable and resilient economy in Western Nigeria, by empowering graduate youths with the skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world.

About The Author

Dr. R. A. Abilu, an esteemed Chief Lecturer, leads a dedicated team of educators at the Federal College of Education (Special) in Oyo. Among his colleagues are Dr. A. O. Odebode and Dr. E. O. Bello, both of whom contribute significantly to their academic community as Lecturer I, fostering a rich learning environment for their students. Mrs. A. O. Olalekan, serving as a Principal Lecturer, plays a vital role in mentoring future educators and shaping curriculum development. Together, we are proud participants in numerous professional conferences, sharing insights and research findings on both local and international platforms. Our collective contributions extend to authoring a variety of textbooks tailored for tertiary-level students, enriching the educational resources available in our fields. In addition to our teaching and writing endeavours, we actively engage with multiple professional organizations. We are members of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), the Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN), and the Nigeria Association of Special Educators (NASE), among other associations. These memberships not only enhance our

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