Dissolution of Marriage Problems and Prospects Case Study of Uzokwe V Uzokwe
CHAPTER ONE
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
The objectives of the study are;
- To ascertain the causes of marriage dissolution
- To ascertain the prospect of marriage dissolution
- To ascertain the problems of marriage dissolution
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
MARRIAGE
Without marriage there is no divorce. It is one of the most important and basic societal institutions. Particularly in Africa when a person is up to a marriageable age but still remains single, it is seen as anomalous. According to Agwu N. Ukoma, “marriage is a mystical and physical union between a man and a woman and that marriage either in African context, biblical or the Greek concept is meant for the life long (sic) companionship between spouses” (2010:97). Ukoma’s definition of marriage seems to be lopsided because marriage can be between more than two persons, hence the existence of polygamy and polyandry which are part of traditional African concept of marriage, apart from the fact that marriage does not necessarily need to be heterosexual in nature as the case may be, especially in the Western world. The Encarta 2010 defines it as, “legal relationship between spouses: a legal recognized relationship, especially by a civil or religious ceremony, between two people who intend to live together as sexual and domestic partners” (Skolnick DVD). It further defines marriage as a, “specific marriage relationship: a married relationship between two people, or somebody’s relationship with his or her spouse”. On the other hand, J. S. Wright defines marriage as “the state in which men and women can live together in sexual relationship with the approval of their social group” (1993:742). Marriage is commonly defined as a partnership between two members of opposite sex known as husband and wife. However, scholars who study human culture and society disagree on whether marriage can be universally defined. The usual roles and responsibilities of the husband and wife include living together, having sexual relations only with one another, sharing economic resources, and being recognized as the parents of their children. However, unconventional forms of marriage that do not include these elements do exist. For example, scholars have studied several cultural groups in Africa and India in which husbands and wives do not live together. Instead, each spouse remains in his or her original home, and the husband is a “visitor” with sexual rights. Committed relationships between homosexuals (individuals with a sexual orientation toward people of the same sex) also challenges conventional definitions of marriage. Debates over the definition of marriage illustrate its dual nature as both a public institution and a private, personal relationship. On the one hand, marriage involves an emotional and sexual relationship between particular human beings.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, we described the research procedure for this study. A research methodology is a research process adopted or employed to systematically and scientifically present the results of a study to the research audience viz. a vis, the study beneficiaries.
RESEARCH DESIGN
Research designs are perceived to be an overall strategy adopted by the researcher whereby different components of the study are integrated in a logical manner to effectively address a research problem. In this study, the researcher employed the survey research design. This is due to the nature of the study whereby the opinion and views of people are sampled. According to Singleton & Straits, (2009), Survey research can use quantitative research strategies (e.g., using questionnaires with numerically rated items), qualitative research strategies (e.g., using open-ended questions), or both strategies (i.e., mixed methods). As it is often used to describe and explore human behaviour, surveys are therefore frequently used in social and psychological research.
POPULATION OF THE STUDY
According to Udoyen (2019), a study population is a group of elements or individuals as the case may be, who share similar characteristics. These similar features can include location, gender, age, sex or specific interest. The emphasis on study population is that it constitutes of individuals or elements that are homogeneous in description.
This study was carried to examine Dissolution of marriage problems and prospects. Uzokwe v Uzokwe forms the population of the study.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents the analysis of data derived through the questionnaire and key informant interview administered on the respondents in the study area. The analysis and interpretation were derived from the findings of the study. The data analysis depicts the simple frequency and percentage of the respondents as well as interpretation of the information gathered. A total of eighty (80) questionnaires were administered to respondents of which only seventy-seven (77) were returned and validated. This was due to irregular, incomplete and inappropriate responses to some questionnaire. For this study a total of 77 was validated for the analysis.
TEST OF HYPOTHESIS
H0: there is no prospect of marriage dissolution
H1: there is prospect of marriage dissolution
H0: there are no problems of marriage dissolution
H2: there are problems of marriage dissolution
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain Dissolution of marriage problems and prospects Case study of Uzokwe v Uzokwe. In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of an Dissolution of marriage problems and prospects
Summary
This study was on dissolution of marriage problems and prospects. Case study of Uzokwe v Uzokwe. Three objectives were raised which included: To ascertain the causes of marriage dissolution, to ascertain the prospect of marriage dissolution and to ascertain the problems of marriage dissolution. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from Uzokwe v Uzokwe. Hypothesis was tested using Chi-Square statistical tool (SPSS).
Conclusion
Divorce, though may have some positive effects specially on the divorcees in particular and other members of human society (especially members of the family) in general, its negative effects on children out numbers the positive effects. The society can be better if divorce can be eradicated or reduced to bearest minimum. It is on this note that this paper makes the underlisted recommendations as a way of dealing with the effects of divorce on children
Recommendation
- Eradication of Divorce: The first recommendation on stopping negative effects of divorce on children is to eradicate divorce in its totality. Parents should learn to stay within the ambit of their marriage bond peacefully and nurture their children within it accordingly.
- Adequate Provision to carter for children’s welfare: Where eradication of divorce is not possible, parents should make adequate plans to take care of the psychological, emotional and economic needs of their children. Plans for the education of the children should be adequately made to avoid the children from becoming dropouts in school. This should also include plans for other financial needs of the children.
- Affirmation of Parental Love: Parents (whether as single parent or not) should constantly affirm their love to their children. It may mean, the children spending quality time with both parents (though both are residing separately).
- Proper Education on the need for successful marital life: Children from broken homes should be given proper education as to the need of having a proper and successful marriage devoid of divorce. This will help them not to see divorce as an option but an abnormally to be avoided
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