STUDY OF FACTORS INFLUENCING DIVORCE

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ABSTRACT
This study investigated the Study of Factors Influencing Divorce. There are many factors in a marriage that can influence a divorce, this study revealed that marital infidelity plays a remarkable role in divorce among couple. It also showed that other causes of divorce ranges from childlessness, cruelty, undue interference from mother In-law and poverty.  They also asserted that sexual deprivation is among the factors that can influence divorce.  
A total of 100 participants comprising 50 males and 50 females were used for the study.  The participants were selected by using simple random sample technique.  A survey research design was adopted and the sample selected from the targeted population was given copies of the questionnaire to measure their response. Chi-square was used to analyze the data to test the observed and expected differences of factors influencing divorce. Finding was discussed in relation to the literature reviewed and recommendations were also made.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgment
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Abstract

CHAPTER ONE:  INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Purpose of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO:  LITERATURE REVIEW
Theoretical Review
Empirical Review
Summary of the Review
Hypotheses

CHAPTER THREE:   METHODOLOGY
Participants
Instrument
Procedure
Design/Statistics

CHAPTER FOUR
Results

CHAPTER FIVE
Discussion
Implications of the Findings
Limitations of the Study
Suggestions of Further Research
Summary and Conclusion
Recommendations
References
Appendix