TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Organization of the Study
1.10 Definition of Terms
REFERENCES
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.1 Social Exchange Theory
2.2.2 Rational Choice Theory
2.2.3 Structural Functionalism Theory
2.2.4 Political Economy Theory
2.3 Conceptual Review
2.3.1 Overview of Key Concepts
2.3.2 Understanding Voter Intimidation
2.3.3 Electoral Malpractice in Nigeria
2.3.4 Historical Context of Voter Intimidation and Malpractice
2.3.5 The Role of Political Parties and Actors
2.3.6 Voter Intimidation and its Social Consequences
2.3.7 Impact on Electoral Legitimacy
2.3.8 Implications for Governance
2.3.9 The Role of the Electoral Commission
2.3.10 The Role of the Security Forces
2.4 Empirical Review
2.5 Summary of Literature Review
REFERENCES
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Area of Study
3.4 Population of the Study
3.5 Sample Size Determination
3.6 Sampling Technique
3.7 Sources of Data Collection
3.8 Research Instrument
3.9 Validity of the Instrument
3.10 Reliability of the Instrument
3.11 Method of Data Administration
3.12 Method of Data Analysis
3.13 Ethical Considerations
3.14 Summary
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Questionnaire Administration and Retrieval
4.3 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
4.4 Analysis Based on Research Objectives
4.4.1 Research Objective One: Prevalence and Forms of Voter Intimidation
4.4.2 Research Objective Two: Impact of Electoral Malpractice on Voter Confidence and Participation
4.4.3 Research Objective Three: Implications of Voter Intimidation and Electoral Malpractice for Democracy
4.5 Test of Hypothesis
4.6 Discussion of Findings
4.7 Summary of Findings
4.8 Conclusion
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of the Study
5.3 Conclusions
5.3.1 Prevalence and Forms of Voter Intimidation
5.3.2 Impact on Voter Confidence and Participation
5.3.3 Implications for Democratic Institutions and Governance
5.3.4 Erosion of Democratic Culture
5.3.5 Relationship between Electoral Malpractices and Democratic Implications
5.4 Recommendations
5.4.1 Recommendations for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
5.4.2 Recommendations for Security Agencies
5.4.3 Recommendations for Political Parties and Political Actors
5.4.4 Recommendations for Civil Society Organizations
5.4.5 Recommendations for the Judiciary
5.4.6 Recommendations for the Media
5.4.7 Recommendations for Citizens
5.5 Contributions to Knowledge
5.6 Limitations of the Study
5.7 Suggestions for Further Studies
5.8 Conclusion
APPENDIX: QUESTIONNAIRE
