ABSTRACT The study runs along the topic “A survey of Midlands State University students’ portrait of an ideal marriage partner” based upon the problem statement that ignorance of characteristics one expects and is expected of in a marriage partner can result in miscalculated social commitments and non-satisfying relationships. The ultimate purpose of findings being to chart a course to happier and longer lasting relationships, a matter critically crucial upon the current background of ...
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 The number of inter-cultural marriages has grown significantly in the past few decades, as have the numbers of inter-cultural couples presenting for marital and family therapy. Current literature on inter-cultural relationships states that they are at a high risk for failure, with higher divorce rates and lower marital satisfaction reported than for same culture marriages. Therefore, the study sought to explore ethnic-related challenges of couples in inter-cultural marriages in Elmi...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was meant to investigate counselors’ perception on the cause of divorce and its impact on adolescents in secondary schools in Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Descriptive Survey design was used for this study. The design entails the collection and use of data through questionnaire systematically from a given population to describe certain characteristic features of the population. The target population of the study comprised the students in the s...
ABSTRACT The decree of dissolution of marriage which is defined as the legal separation o f man and wife effected by the judgement or decree of a court, and either totally dissolving the marriage relation, or suspending its effect so far as it concerns the cohabitation of the parties. Dissolution of marriage seems to be on the increase these days, this is due to the fact that people rushed into ill-advised marriages and they decided to rush out of these marriages as soon as they discovered th...
ABSTRACT Marriage is a union entered into by two parties in every jurisdiction i. e, marriage is a universal occurrence. Although the legal process involved (either in formality or requirement) varies from one jurisdiction to another, marriage is often characterized by disputes which range from divorce to custody of children, maintenance e. t. c. Marriage, as examined in this context, is limited to that conducted under statutes. In resolving these disputes, recourse is made to adjudication. ...
AbstractMarriage and family is designed for the development of human race but unfortunately many families are enduring what they ought to enjoy. It is the oldest social obligation in human society and it is a socially sanctioned union, typically between two or more persons usually called husband and wife. The concept of marital ...
The main objective of this study is to make an in-depth study of the traditional marriage system among Ibiaku clan and the importance that is hitherto attached to it. The second objective is to examine the various processes that were involved in traditional marriage like the fattening institution and the visit of Ekpo (masquerade) to the fattened girl. TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page - - - - - - - - - Certification - - - - - - - - - Dedication - - - - - - - - - Acknowledgement - - - - - - -...
ABSTRACT Single parenthood is not a new phenomenon in the world although in Africa it is relatively new as it has been increasing in stages. Before the 1980‘s there were very few single parents and marriage was crucial to adults and separation was not normal. From the 1990‘s to recent period the world had experienced globalization through economic liberalization, easy communication, fast information system and globalization of culture where many youth are adoptive to American (western) wa...
ABSTRACT Work-life balance is a major concern for people and institutions concerned about the quality of working life relative to the broader quality of life. The study sought to investigate sources, effects and the strategies adopted to manage work-life balance by female administrators in public universities in Ghana. The study adopted the qualitative research design. The study population comprised female administrators in three public universities, representatives of human resource departme...
ABSTRACT Work-life balance is a major concern for people and institutions concerned about the quality of working life relative to the broader quality of life. The study sought to investigate sources, effects and the strategies adopted to manage work-life balance by female administrators in public universities in Ghana. The study adopted the qualitative research design. The study population comprised female administrators in three public universities, representatives of human resource departme...
ABSTRACT Marital infidelity is one of the factors militating against marriage and family which are two institutions that work towards the population and growth of the society. This research study is undertaken to make a little contribution towards creating awareness of the ills of marital infidelity in Idemili North L.G.A.; and to search for the most likely causes and solutions to the problem. The research adopted the systematic sampling approach for the study with a sampling size of 530 resp...
Abstract Marriage and family is designed for the development of human race but unfortunately many families are enduring what they ought to enjoy. It is the oldest social obligation in human society and it is a socially sanctioned union, typically between two or more persons usually called husband and wife. The concept of marital instability is confined here in connection with desertion, separation and divorce. It is the relationship in which couples living together in marriage, are not enjoyi...
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