ABSTRACT Although God intended marriage to be a lifelong relationship, the tragic fact is that divorce has become common occurrence in our society. Sadly, the dramatic rise in divorce rates in recent years has also affected the Christian community. Pastors and others providing counsel have become increasingly burdened with problems of divorce and remarriage, even among those regarded as active members of their congregations. This study seeks to highlight not only the perspectives of divorcee...
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationshi p between destructi ve comm unication and divorce in Nairobi. The findings of the study were to be taught to the clergy, couples. premari tal counselors and fami ly and marital therapists with an aim of decreasi ng divorce rates i n Nairobi. The study a imed to identi fy destruct ive comm unication styles i n marriages in Nai robi, the potenti al causes of increased d ivorce rates and the relationshi p between destructive com...
ABSTRACT Marriage is God’s ordinance for humankind from the beginning of creation. It is intended to be a life-long relationship, but it is being thwarted by the problem of divorce in both the faith and secular societies. Unfortunately soldiers who are known to be disciplined personnel are also affected with the phenomenon of divorce in contemporary times. This study was conducted to explore the fundamental issues of divorce in the Ghana Armed Forces and how pastoral care and counselling ca...
Abstract: This study sought to examine the effect of parental divorce on adolescents while focusing on the dimensions of the wellness model. A sample of 100 adolescents was purposively selected for the study. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire. After data had been collected, data analysis was done in order to answer the research questions. The research findings and conclusions on the effect of parental divorce is on the well-being of adolescents will be reported. The study re...
ABSTRACT Divorce is unexpected experience among married men and women that cut short their life dreams against the divine intended purpose for marriage and family as a unit. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing divorce among Christian couples in MCK Mwiteria Circuit. Specifically, the study sought to establish the influence of infidelity on divorce among couples in MCK Mwiteria Circuit, to evaluate the influence of domestic violence on divorce among couples in...
The aims of this study are as follows:(1)To examine whether marital infidelity influence divorce among couple.(2)To examine whether income influence divorce among couple.(3)To examine whether polygamy influence divorce among couple. TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY PURPOSE OF THE STUDY STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEMS DEFINITION OF TERMS CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW THEORETICAL REVIEW THEORIES OF CONFLICT CONFLICT-SPIRAL MODEL STRUCTURAL CHANGE MODEL AGGRESSOR-DE...
ABSTRACT A study on the effects of divorce on the academic performance of pupils in primary schools was carried out in Dodoma municipal. The general objective of this study was to investigate the perceptions of teachers and community members on the effects that broken marriage has on children‟s academic performance and their role in minimizing those effects. Questionnaire and interview were conducted to 41 research participants involving teachers, parents, pupils, and influential community...
ABSTRACT The study was assessing the factors influenced Divorces, and Childhood development in Zanzibar and took Urban West as a case study, because there was no research of such nature. Judgmental sampling procedure was employed. Twenty-five (25) of the respondents were women, twenty five Men (25), were selected for questionnaire surveys. Twenty one (21) Children were chosen for Focused Group Discussion (FGD) and eighteen (18) Officers from different institutions were purposively selected ...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted in Kansanga Sub-Parish between July 2007 and September 2007. The aim of the study was to observe the effects of Parental Divorce on children’s academic performance within the Parish. The specific objectives were to determine the effects of Parental Divorce on a student’s academic performance, to examine the need to change the attitude and perspective towards family values, to develop a criteria for identifying the minor and major effects of marriage b...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION .............................................................................................................................. iAPPROVAL .................................................................................................................................... iiDEDICATION ............................................................................................................................... iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT .........................................
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION ............................................................................................................................ iAPPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... iiDEDICATION .............................................................................................................................. iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT .............................................
Abstract Marriage break-up can disrupt a person’s life routines, feelings of self-worth and sense of security. Divorce can affect people physically, psychologically and spiritually. Often, it leads to emotional upheaval, irrational decisions, and interpersonal tensions. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effects of self-concept improvement programme on divorcees’ emotional adjustment in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. All divorcees, both male and femal...
ABSTRACT The step-family is no longer the exception in society. Globally statistics reveal the growth in this type of family structure. Divorce and living in step-families is a life-transforming experience; adolescent‟s life is profoundly altered. They encounter differences in feelings over the two-time periods. There is a need to learn more and gain a better understanding of adolescents‟ adjustment and coping with the changes caused by divorce and remarriage. The key question this resear...
Arrière-plan Dans notre société, le taux du divorce est très augmenté et il est devenu une institution centrale et réelle surtout parmi les couples qui ont les enfants. Ce phénomène a des effets négatifs sur des enfants et leur relation générale dans tous aspects de la vie. On ne peut pas parler d’un divorce s’il n’y a pas eu un mariage avant. L’idée du mariage a évolué selon les siècles, mais, elle garde toujours son contenu principal. «Webster (2001) À cause ...
The recent rapid increase in divorce, along with its distinctive cultural and welfare environments for single-parent families, makes Kenya an interesting case for examining effects of single parenthood on children’s education. Using data from the questionnaires distributed I compared the levels of educational aspiration and student disengagement between students with two parents and those with a single parent, distinguishing divorced single fathers, widowed single fathers, divorced single m...