Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between science and technology education research and sustainable national development in Nigeria, Africa. The study was guided by three objectives, three research questions and three hypotheses. The study adopted correlational research design. The sample size of 256 educational stakeholders in Nigeria was drawn from the population of 26,155 using multi-stage sampling technique. Instrument for data collection was developed by the researchers titled Science and Technology Education Research and Sustainable Development Questionnaire (STERSDQ) was validated by three experts. Reliability coefficient of STERSDQ was established at .84 using Cronbach-Alpha Method. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) was used to answer research questions and also for testing of the hypotheses at 0.05 significance level. Findings of the study indicated a higher and significant positive relationship between science and technology education research and sustainable national development in Nigeria, on the indicators such as policy effectiveness, environmental awareness, and social inclusion. Based on the findings the researchers concluded that science and technology education research has higher positive relationship on sustainable national development. In line with the findings of the study researchers recommended amongst other things that African countries should continue to strengthen research policy linkages and institutional capacity building in order to maximize the contribution of science and technology education research for sustainable national development in the African continent.