Gender differences in the psycho-social adjustment of nigerian single parents
Table Of Contents
Chapter ONE
INTRODUCTION
- 1.1Introduction
- 1.2Background of Study
- 1.3Problem Statement
- 1.4Objective of Study
- 1.5Limitation of Study
- 1.6Scope of Study
- 1.7Significance of Study
- 1.8Structure of the Research
- 1.9Definition of Terms
Chapter TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.1Overview of Gender Differences in Psycho-social Adjustment
- 2.2Theoretical Frameworks in Gender Studies
- 2.3Gender Roles in Society
- 2.4Psychological Perspectives on Gender Differences
- 2.5Social Factors Influencing Gender Differences
- 2.6Gender Disparities in Mental Health
- 2.7Gender Bias in Psychological Research
- 2.8Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Psycho-social Adjustment
- 2.9Gender Differences in Coping Strategies
- 2.10Interventions for Gender-specific Psycho-social Issues
Chapter THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 3.1Research Methodology Overview
- 3.2Research Design and Approach
- 3.3Sampling Techniques and Sample Size
- 3.4Data Collection Methods
- 3.5Data Analysis Procedures
- 3.6Ethical Considerations
- 3.7Reliability and Validity of Research Instruments
- 3.8Limitations of the Research Methodology
Chapter FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
- 4.1Overview of Research Findings
- 4.2Analysis of Gender Differences in Psycho-social Adjustment
- 4.3Gender Disparities in Coping Mechanisms
- 4.4Impact of Social Factors on Gender-specific Issues
- 4.5Gender Bias in Mental Health Services
- 4.6Comparison of Gender Roles in Psycho-social Settings
- 4.7Discussion on Gender Stereotypes and Mental Health
- 4.8Recommendations for Future Research
Chapter FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- 5.1Conclusion
- 5.2Summary of Research Findings
- 5.3Implications for Gender Studies
- 5.4Contributions to Psycho-social Research
- 5.5Recommendations for Practice and Policy
- 5.6Reflection on the Research Process
- 5.7Suggestions for Further Studies
- 5.8Closing Remarks
Project Abstract
<p> The study investigated the impact of marital conflicts on the psychosocial adjustment of adolescents in Lagos metropolis. The sample comprises 150 senior secondary two students randomly selected with the use of stratified random sampling technique from five secondary schools in five selected Local Government Areas of Lagos metropolis. It is envisaged that this study would benefit couples and those contemplating marriage as it will expose them to other experiences thereby giving them insight into marital problem solving mechanisms. Society at large will also benefit from this study because their awareness level on marital conflicts and the consequences on adolescents would have been raised since a better family makes a better society. Researchersconstructed questionnaire was administered on the respondents to test the three hypotheses formulated for the study. Independent t -test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistical techniques were used for data analysis. The findings showed that there is a significant impact of marital conflicts on the psychosocial adjustment of adolescents. Psychosocial adjustments did not significantly differ due to gender but on the other hand Psychosocial adjustments significantly differ due to marital conflict. Marital conflicts Significantly affect adolescentsβ perception of marriage as an institution. <br></p>
Project Overview
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</p><p><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong></p><p>Marriage is the socially acceptable union between a man and a woman. It means the coming together of two totally different individuals as husband and wife who agree to plan and set up their own family. Osarenren (2002) viewed marriage as usually a union between an adult male and an adult female. Marital conflicts come in different forms like spouse battering, spousal abuse, sexual abuse, marital irresponsibility, incest, rape, subtle struggle for control between the couple and other abusive behaviours. There is concern about the rising rate of unresolved marital conflicts, which often lead to marital instability, further leading to divorce, desertion, single-parenthood and legal separation. Thus, unresolved marital conflicts oftentimes lead to failed marriages. Marital conflicts are often caused by childlessness, forced marriage, incompatibility, communication gap, interference by in-laws, finances, infidelity, sex of children, lack of appreciation etc. Therefore, when marital conflicts occur regularly, it may have adverse effects on the psycho-social adjustment of adolescents who are the products of such marriages.</p>
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