The Sociological Examination of Single Parenthood

The Sociological Examination of Single Parenthood

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

    CHAPTER TWO

    LITERATURE REVIEW

    • 2.1 Introduction
    • 2.2 Conceptual Review
    • 2.3 Theoretical Framework
    • ⋮
    • 2.4 Empirical Studies

    CHAPTER THREE

    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.2 Research Design
    • 3.3 Population of Study
    • 3.4 Sampling and Sampling Technique
    • 3.5 Validation of Research Instrument
    • 3.6 Method of Data Collection
    • 3.7 Method of Data Analysis
    • 3.8 Questionnaire Administration
    • 3.9 Ethical Consideration
    • 3.10 Statistical Analysis

    CHAPTER FOUR

    DATA ANALYSIS, RESULT AND DISCUSSION

    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Data
    • 4.3 Re-statement of Research Questions
    • 4.4 Test of Hypotheses
    • 4.5 Discussion of Findings

    CHAPTER FIVE

    SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

    • 5.1 Introduction
    • 5.2 Summary of Findings
    • 5.3 Conclusion
    • 5.4 Recommendation
    • 5.5 Suggestion for Further Study

    REFERENCES

    APPENDIX A - “QUESTIONNAIRE”

    ABSTRACT

    The study explores on The Sociological Examination of Single Parenthood in Makurdi local government area of Benue State with the following specific set objectives: to ascertain the causes of single parenthood, to find out the effect of single parenthood and to proffer possible solutions to the problem of single parenthood. The study adopted the functionalist theory as theoretical framework for this study adopted the descriptive method and made use of the questionnaire and semi-structured interview as methods of data collected. On the causes of single parenthood in Makurdi local government area, the study reveals that, divorce is the cause of single parenthood. On the effects of single parenthood in Makurdi local government area, the study reveals that, parenthood affects children education.

    Also, on the possible solutions to the problem of single parenthood, the study findings suggest that, orientation and parental counseling as ways of solving the problem of single parenthood. Base on the research findings, the study concludes that, the family lays the psychosocial, moral and spiritual foundations in the overall development of the child. Thus, parenthood is a responsibility requiring the full cooperation of both parents who must ensure the total development of their children. This analysis becomes necessary because life in a single parent family can be stressful for both the child and the parent.

    Furthermore, the study recommends that, there should be enforcement of child right act and relevant laws to protect children from single parent homes and help them develop better. Also, financial and moral support to children from single parenthoods can help solve the hardship children from poor single parent homes face as some of their needs can be sorted out which will help solve the problems that will hinder their development in the society. Also, scholarship should be granted by the government to children from single parent homes in order to give them the basic education that is distorted as a result of parental separation and enhancetheir development.

    The Sociological Examination of Single Parenthood

    CHAPTER ONE

    1.1 Introduction

    … As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the Aim and Objectives of the study. Others are Significance of the study, Scope of work, Research hypothesis and questions, Limitation of the study and Definition of technical terms.

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    CHAPTER TWO

    2.0 Literature Review

    2.1 Introduction

    This chapter focuses on the review of related literature. A literature review includes the current knowledge as well as theoretical and methodological contributions to a particular topic. It documents the state of the art with respect to the topic you are writing. It surveys the literature in the topic selected. In this research work the literature review includes the …

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