Table 4.1:
Summary of Demographic data distribution
Summary of Demographic data distribution
|
Age
|
Respondent
|
Percentage (%)
|
|
15 – 25
|
52
|
43.3%
|
|
26 – 35
|
53
|
44.2%
|
|
37 and above
|
15
|
12.5%
|
|
Total
|
120
|
100%
|
|
Religious Background
|
Respondent
|
Percentage (%)
|
|
Christian
|
113
|
94.2%
|
|
Muslim
|
0
|
0%
|
|
Others
|
7
|
5.8%
|
|
Total
|
120
|
100%
|
|
Educational status
|
Respondent
|
Percentage (%)
|
|
Literate
|
98
|
81.7%
|
|
Illiterate
|
22
|
18.3%
|
|
Total
|
120
|
100%
|
The table above shows the demographic data distribution according to
age, religious background and educational status of the respondents. According
to the age of the respondents, 52 (43.3%) were 15–25 years, 53 (44.2%) were
26–35 years while 15 (12.5%) were 37 years and above. According to the
religious background of the respondents, 113 (94.2%) were Christians, none of
the respondent were Muslims, while 7 (5.8%) had other religious beliefs.
According to the educational status of the respondents, 98 (81.7%) of the
respondents were literate while 22 (18.3%) were illiterate.
age, religious background and educational status of the respondents. According
to the age of the respondents, 52 (43.3%) were 15–25 years, 53 (44.2%) were
26–35 years while 15 (12.5%) were 37 years and above. According to the
religious background of the respondents, 113 (94.2%) were Christians, none of
the respondent were Muslims, while 7 (5.8%) had other religious beliefs.
According to the educational status of the respondents, 98 (81.7%) of the
respondents were literate while 22 (18.3%) were illiterate.
Research question I
Does
single parenthood exist in Oghara community?
single parenthood exist in Oghara community?
Research hypothesis I
There would be no significant relationship between
existence and single parenthood in Oghara community.
existence and single parenthood in Oghara community.
Table 4.2a: Analysis of sub-questions (1 – 4) under research question I
|
S/N
|
Existence of single parenthood
|
A
|
SA
|
D
|
SD
|
|
1
|
There are so many
families in Oghara community that are nurtured by single parents. |
73 (60.8%)
|
27 (22.5%)
|
14 (11.7%)
|
6
(5%) |
|
2
|
Many families’
responsibilities are shouldered by single parents in Oghara community. |
54 (45%)
|
60 (50%)
|
2 (1.7%)
|
4 (3.3%)
|
|
3
|
Unmarried girls give
birth to children in Oghara community. |
12 (10%)
|
66 (55%)
|
21 (17.5%)
|
21 (17.5%)
|
|
4
|
Single parents in Oghara
face challenges in the upbringing of their children. |
43 (35.8%)
|
38 (31.7%)
|
30 (25%)
|
9 (7.5%)
|
The above table shows that in item 1, 100 (83.3%) agreed that there are so many families in Oghara community that
are nurtured by single parents while 20 (16.7%) disagreed with the view. Item 2 shows that 114 (95%)
agreed that many
families’ responsibilities are shouldered by single parents in Oghara community while 6 (5%) disagreed with the view. Item 3 shows
that 78 (65%) agreed that unmarried girls give birth to children in Oghara community while 42 (35%) disagreed with the view. Item 4
shows that 81 (67.5%) agreed that single parents in Oghara face challenges in the upbringing of their
children while 39
(32.5%) disagreed with the view.
are nurtured by single parents while 20 (16.7%) disagreed with the view. Item 2 shows that 114 (95%)
agreed that many
families’ responsibilities are shouldered by single parents in Oghara community while 6 (5%) disagreed with the view. Item 3 shows
that 78 (65%) agreed that unmarried girls give birth to children in Oghara community while 42 (35%) disagreed with the view. Item 4
shows that 81 (67.5%) agreed that single parents in Oghara face challenges in the upbringing of their
children while 39
(32.5%) disagreed with the view.
Research question II
What are the causes of single parenthood in Oghara
community?
community?
Research Hypothesis II
There would be no significant difference between
causes and single parenthood in Oghara community.
causes and single parenthood in Oghara community.
Table 4.3a: Analyses of sub-questions (5 – 8) under research question II
|
S/N
|
Causes of single parenthood
|
A
|
SA
|
D
|
SD
|
|
5
|
Death of one of the parents
leads to single parenthood in Oghara community. |
63 (52.5%)
|
21 (17.5)
|
24 (20%)
|
12 (10%)
|
|
6
|
Some cases of single
parenthood arise from rape and sexual harassment. |
51 (42.5%)
|
51 (42.5%)
|
5 (4.2%)
|
13 (10.8%)
|
|
7
|
In Oghara community,
divorce / separation contribute to single parenthood. |
14 (11.7%)
|
62 (51.7%)
|
19 (15.8%)
|
25 (20.8%)
|
|
8
|
Single parenthood result
from teenage pregnancy in Oghara community. |
48 (40%)
|
31 (25.8%)
|
25 (20.8%)
|
16 (13.4%)
|
The above table shows that in item 5, 84 (70%)
agreed that death of
one of the parents leads to single parenthood in Oghara community while 36 (30%) disagreed with the view. Item 6
shows that 102 (85%) agreed that some cases of single parenthood arise from rape and sexual harassment
while 18 (15%) disagreed with the view. Item 7 shows that 76 (63.3%) agreed
that in Oghara community, divorce / separation contribute to single parenthood while
44 (36.7%) disagreed with the view. Item 8 shows that 79 (65.8%) agreed that single
parenthood result from teenage pregnancy in Oghara community while 41 (34.2%)
disagreed with the view.
agreed that death of
one of the parents leads to single parenthood in Oghara community while 36 (30%) disagreed with the view. Item 6
shows that 102 (85%) agreed that some cases of single parenthood arise from rape and sexual harassment
while 18 (15%) disagreed with the view. Item 7 shows that 76 (63.3%) agreed
that in Oghara community, divorce / separation contribute to single parenthood while
44 (36.7%) disagreed with the view. Item 8 shows that 79 (65.8%) agreed that single
parenthood result from teenage pregnancy in Oghara community while 41 (34.2%)
disagreed with the view.
Research question III
What are the challenges faced by single parents in
Oghara community in the upbringing of their children?
Oghara community in the upbringing of their children?
Research Hypothesis III
There would be no challenges faced by single parents
in Oghara community in the upbringing of their children.
in Oghara community in the upbringing of their children.
Table 4.4a: Analysis of sub-questions (9 – 12) under research question
III
III
|
S/N
|
Challenges faced by single parents
|
A
|
SA
|
D
|
SD
|
|
9
|
Single parents in Oghara
community face emotional problems. |
70 (58.3%)
|
11 (9.2%)
|
17 (14.2%)
|
22 (18.3%)
|
|
10
|
Financial problems are
usually associated with single parents in Oghara community. |
43 (35.9%)
|
45 (37.5%)
|
13 (10.8%)
|
19 (15.8%)
|
|
11
|
Single parents in Oghara
town are usually faced with poor social status. |
16 (13.3%)
|
57 (47.5%)
|
17 (14.2%)
|
30 (25%)
|
|
12
|
Single parents in Oghara
community suffer from lack of companionship. |
50 (41.6%)
|
24 (20%)
|
23 (19.2%)
|
23 (19.3%)
|
The above table shows that in item 9, 81 (67.5%) agreed that single parents in Oghara community face emotional
problems while 39
(32.5%) disagreed with the view. In item 10, 88 (73.3%) agreed that financial problems are usually associated with
single parents in Oghara community while 32 (26.7%) disagreed with the view. In
item 11, 73 (60.8%) agreed that single parents in Oghara town are usually faced
with poor social status while 47 (39.2%) disagreed with the view. In item 12,
74 (61.6%) agreed that single parents in Oghara community suffer from lack of
companionship while 46 (38.4%) disagreed with the view.
problems while 39
(32.5%) disagreed with the view. In item 10, 88 (73.3%) agreed that financial problems are usually associated with
single parents in Oghara community while 32 (26.7%) disagreed with the view. In
item 11, 73 (60.8%) agreed that single parents in Oghara town are usually faced
with poor social status while 47 (39.2%) disagreed with the view. In item 12,
74 (61.6%) agreed that single parents in Oghara community suffer from lack of
companionship while 46 (38.4%) disagreed with the view.
Research Question IV
Are there remedies to the challenges faced by
single parents in the upbringing of their children in Oghara community?
single parents in the upbringing of their children in Oghara community?
Research
Hypothesis IV
Hypothesis IV
There
would be no significant remedies to the challenges faced by single parents in
the upbringing of their children in Oghara community.
would be no significant remedies to the challenges faced by single parents in
the upbringing of their children in Oghara community.
Table 4.5a: Analysis of sub-questions (13–16) under research question IV
|
S/N
|
Remedies
|
A
|
SA
|
D
|
SD
|
|
13
|
Ensuring effective financial management can
help in reducing the problems faced by single parents |
60 (50%)
|
16 (13.3%)
|
27 (22.5%)
|
17 (14.2%)
|
|
14
|
Single parents’ plight
can be reduced by a good support system. |
38 (31.7%)
|
55 (45.8%)
|
8 (6.7%)
|
19 (24.2%)
|
|
15
|
By staying positive to
themselves, the challenges faced by single parents can be managed. |
21 (17.5%)
|
67 (55.8%)
|
12 (10%)
|
20 (16.7%)
|
|
16
|
The challenges faced by
single parents can be managed by spending more time with their children. |
45 (37.5%)
|
34 (28.3%)
|
8
(6.7%) |
33 (27.5%)
|
The above table shows that in item 13, 76
(63.3%) agreed that ensuring
effective financial management can help in reducing the problems faced by
single parents while 44 (36.7%) disagreed with the view. In item 14, 93 (77.5%)
agreed that single parents’ plight can be reduced by a good support system while
27 (22.5%) disagreed with the view. In item 15, 88 (73.3%) agreed that by
staying positive to themselves, the challenges faced by single parents can be
managed while 32 (26.7%) disagreed with the view. In item 16, 79 (65.8%) agreed
that the challenges faced by single parents can be managed by spending more
time with their children while 61 (34.2%) disagreed with the view.
(63.3%) agreed that ensuring
effective financial management can help in reducing the problems faced by
single parents while 44 (36.7%) disagreed with the view. In item 14, 93 (77.5%)
agreed that single parents’ plight can be reduced by a good support system while
27 (22.5%) disagreed with the view. In item 15, 88 (73.3%) agreed that by
staying positive to themselves, the challenges faced by single parents can be
managed while 32 (26.7%) disagreed with the view. In item 16, 79 (65.8%) agreed
that the challenges faced by single parents can be managed by spending more
time with their children while 61 (34.2%) disagreed with the view.
