ABSTRACT
This study is focused on the influence of broken homes on the performance of students in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. A total of 200 respondents were used form ten secondary school in the local government. A questionnaire developed by the researcher was used to gather data in the study. The simple percentage techniques was used to analyse the data collected and the reliability co-efficient is 70%. From the study it is revealed that broken homes affect students performance in different ways and achievement in life. It was recommended that parents should desist from what can jeopardize their children’s future. It is also recommended that seminars be organized to advice both parents and the society on negative influence of a broken home.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
Table of Contents vi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 4
1.3 Purpose of the Study 6
1.4 Research Question 6
1.5 Significance of the Study 8
1.6 Scope of the Study 9
1.7 Limitation of the Study 10
1.8 Definition of Terms 10
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Introduction 11
2.2 Meaning of a Family 12
2.3 Type of Family 14
2.4 Making of Divorce and Broken Home 15
2.5 Causes of Broken Homes 17
2.6 Influence of Broken Home on the Ex-Spouses 20
2.7 Influence of Broken Homes on child’s Social
Relationship 23
2.8 Influence of Broken Home on the child’s
Education 28
2.9 Appraisal of literature Reviewed 32
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 33
3.2 Research Design 33
3.3 Sample Population 34
3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique 34
3.5 Method of Data Collection 36
3.6 Validity of the Instrument 36
3.7 Reliability of the Instrument 37
3.8 Procedure for Data Collection 37
3.9 Method of Data Analysis 38
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND
ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 39
4.2 Discussion on Findings 51
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary 55
5.2 Conclusion 58
5.3 Recommendations 59
5.4 Implication for the Study 66
5.5 Suggestion for further Study 67
References 68
Appendix 71
