Digital Cultural Heritage and Perceptions of Indigenous Institutions in Southeast Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study of Engagement, Governance Legitimacy, and Leadership Confidence
Simeon N. Duruji, Chinyere R. Onyenze, Joshua O. Onwuliri, Ngozi Caroline Ogbuehi
Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · pp. 762–776 · Published 2 Nov 2026
10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i3353Abstract
This cross-sectional survey examined associations between digital cultural heritage (DCH), sacred-institution engagement (SIE), perceived indigenous-governance legitimacy (IGL), and confidence in culturally grounded leadership (CCL) in Southeast Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered to 472 respondents from six stakeholder categories across Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo states. Cronbach's α values for the four scales ranged from .86 to .93. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and three separate simple linear regressions were reported. DCH was positively associated with SIE (r = .621, p < .001; R² = .386), IGL (r = .487, p < .001; R² = .237), and CCL (r = .553, p < .001; R² = .306). These estimates represent unadjusted associations among surveyed stakeholders, not causal effects. The findings suggest that digital cultural heritage merits consideration as a context for institutional engagement and perceptions of customary governance. Community participation and control over culturally sensitive information remain important considerations for heritage policy and practice.
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