January 2015 Vol. 3 No.1

Search Pubmed for articles by:
 

Mbah PE
Azubuike O

Other links:
PubMed Citation
Related articles in PubMed





 

Original Research Article

Socio- cultural issues facing contemporary families in Nigeria: An appraisal of women holding administrative positions

^*Dr. Pat E. Mbah and Ozioma Azubike

Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia. Abia State.

*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: pat_mbah@yahoo.com; Tel: +234 803 3081 711

Accepted January 06, 2015

Abstract

It is shocking to learn that over 28% of working families living in the various communities in Nigeria are struggling to pay for basic life expenses. These families are the –working poor, and they make up the majority of the workforce. Despite differences in gender, race, income, or geographic origin, most families in the these communities are working towards the same goals: preserving healthy relationships; raising their children; maintaining a quality standard of living; coping with major medical illnesses; adapting to the needs of aging parents; and keeping their families safe. Unfortunately, low-income families have fewer –family assets to defend against crises when they occur. This study identified several challenges faced by most Nigerian families listing coping formats that can be adopted to streamline and alleviate these challenges for a healthy living standard. The study also appraised challenges women in administrative positions face both at work and among families. A survey was conducted, employing stratified randomly sampling technique to select 250 women from South East geopolitical zone in Nigeria. Three research questions were raised and three hypotheses formulated. Data collected were subjected to descriptive statistics and 5-point likert scale was implored to analyze the ratings. A t-test at 0.5 level of significance was employed to analyze the identified issues and challenges facing families and women in administrative positions respectively. The result showed that women holding administrative positions are faced with so many socio cultural issues and challenges. It was recommended that there should be policy on the improving of the social well-being of families especially women on executive positions who are bread winners.

Keywords: Administrative Positions, Gender, Issues, Socio-Cultural, Women