Assessment of determinant factors responsible for divorce among divorcees in rural areas of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
1 Department of Consumer and Home Economics Science, Faculty of Food and Consumer Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
2 Department of Home Economics Education, Faculty of Vocational, Innovation and Engineering Education, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education P.M.B 1010 Oyo, Nigeria.
3 Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management Technology, School of Science and Technology Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, P.M.B 2210, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(02), 474–483
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.22.2.1376
Publication history:
Received on 27 March 2024; revised on 05 May 2024; accepted on 07 May 2024
Abstract:
The study assessed factors responsible for divorce among divorcees in rural areas of Ibadan by specifically focusing on sexual satisfaction, ethnicity/culture, and educational disparities. Divorce is related to marriage and family, and it has been used as an instrument to expose failure through marriage. In Nigeria, the high rate of divorce is mostly associated with urbanization and industrialization. The study employed a multi-stage sampling procedure using a well-structured and closed-ended questionnaire. Three out of six rural local government areas were randomly selected, representing 50%. 354 divorcees were randomly selected out of 3,064 divorce cases heard in the last 4 years using the Taro Yamane formula. The collected data were analysed through descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and inferential statistics (chi square). The study revealed that more than half of the respondents admitted that sexual intercourse brings peace to their family, while 52% disagreed that ethnicity has to do with divorce. Therefore, sexual activities between the couple must be set as a priority, with respect for one another's as well as unique cultural beliefs, customs, and communication preferences.
Keywords:
Divorce; SDivorce; Sexual satisfaction; Divorcee; Ethnicity; Educational disparities;
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