Introduction

Anti-social behavior among university students has become a growing concern in Nigerian higher education institutions. These behaviors, which include aggression, substance abuse, academic dishonesty, and various forms of misconduct, not only affect individual students but also impact the broader university community and society at large.

Understanding the determinants of anti-social behavior is crucial for developing effective intervention strategies. Two key factors that have been identified in the literature are peer influence and parental support. This study examines how these psychosocial factors contribute to anti-social behavior among undergraduate students in selected Nigerian universities.