Dynamics of Change and Traditional Marriage (Igbo Marriage: A Study of the People of Orlu Imo State)

John, O. Asogwa and ANICHE, ALEXANDER Dynamics of Change and Traditional Marriage (Igbo Marriage: A Study of the People of Orlu Imo State). International Journal of Social, Politics & Humanities, 6 (1). pp. 62-71.

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of social change on marriage institutions in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State. With the aid of the general objectives, three hypotheses were formulated for the study. The survey research design was adopted for the study. A sample size of (399) was adopted from the population of the study (117,349) using Taro Yamane's formula for sample size determination. The simple random sampling technique and proportionate sampling techniques were variously applied in the study. The simple random sampling technique was used to select seven out of fourteen communities in Orlu Local Government Area, while the proportionate sampling technique was used in assigning number of respondents selected from each of the communities in Orlu Local Government Area. The summation of all the responses was presented using frequency distribution tables and simple percentages, while the Chi-square statistical tool was used to test the hypotheses formulated in the study. The test statistics reveals that; there is a significant relationship between social change and marriage customs in Orlu Local Government Area; the number of children produced in families in Orlu Local Government is significantly related to social change; and there is a significant relationship between social change and dissolution of marriages in Orlu Local Government Area. The study concludes with recommendations which include that; the issue of bride price deserves serious attention and there is no need to enforce various decisions that were taken to reduce bride price and other costly ceremonies associated with marriage.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Depositing User: mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited: 31 Aug 2022 12:29
Last Modified: 31 Aug 2022 12:29
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/3638

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