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Attitude Of Mother-in-law Towards Daughter-in-law As A Determinant Factor In Marital Stability In Some Selected Families
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1.4 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The
primary purpose of this study is to investigate the attitudes of
mother-in-laws towards daughter-in-laws as a determinant factor in
marital stability in some selected families in Lagos State. But
specifically, the study will among other things seek to:
i. Determine the role of effective communication on the attitude of mother-in-laws towards their daughter-in-laws,
ii.
Discuss the consequences of ineffective communication between
mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws in marital stability,
iii. To recommend ways to improve marital stability.
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
In order to provide direction for this study, the following questions are asked:
i. To what extent does communication style influence the attitude of daughter-in-laws towards their mother-in-laws?
ii.
Is there any difference in attitude and communication of
daughter-in-laws from different cultural background towards their
mother-in-laws?
iii. Do married women with different
educational background differ in their communication and attitude
towards their mother-in-laws?
iv. Is there any difference in the attitude of daughter-in-laws towards their mother-in-laws due to ethnic background?
1.6 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES
From the research questions, the following hypotheses are formulated to guide the study.
1. There is no significant influence of communication styles on attitude of daughter-in-laws towards their mother-in-laws.
2.
The communication pattern of married women from different cultural
background does not significantly influence their attitude towards their
mother-in-laws.
3. There is no significant difference in the
communication and attitude of married women with different educational
background towards their mother-in-laws.
4. There is no significant difference in the attitude towards daughter-in-laws due to ethnic background from mother-in-laws.
1.7 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This study is significant because many people will find it useful. Such as:
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study investigated the influence of communication on attitude towards mother-in-law among female married adults in Lagos Metropolis.In carrying out the study, four null hypotheses were postulated to provide direction. The study consisted of one hundred randomly selected samples. The instrument used for data collection was a self-designed questionnaire by the researcher of a 4 point Likert format. Both one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Independent t-test Statistical Techniques were us ... Continue reading---
