Abstract
The study investigated factors influencing the utilization of soybean among
homemakers in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. Two
research questions were raised, survey research design was adopted. The
population comprised of 98,802 homemakers. 264 samples were randomly
selected. Likert scale questionnaire was used to collect data. Pearson’s
product moment correlation coefficient was used for reliability of the
instrument which yielded a correlation of 0.78. Data collected were analysed
using Mean and Standard Deviation. Findings showed that Soybean is used
because it is cheap( = 3.22) and affordable ( = 2.87). The study concludes
that affordability, high nutritional value and its health benefits are factors
influencing the utilization of soybean. It is recommended that more
awareness campaigns should be frequent on the nutritional value and uses of
soybean products.