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Responsibilities, Challenges and Coping mechanisms of Married Individuals in Tertiary Institutions of Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State

Olurin, T.K.
Department of Home Science and Management Federal University of Agriculture, Sapon Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Ariyo, A. M.
Department of Home Science and Management Federal University of Agriculture, Sapon Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Adubi, K.O.
Department of Home Science and Management Federal University of Agriculture, Sapon Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Published: August 31, 2024 Issue: Vol. 26 No. 2 (2019) DOI: 10.66731/jher.v26i2.354

Abstract

The study investigated the family responsibilities, challenges and the coping
strategies among married individuals in two tertiary institutions in Odeda LGA.
204 respondents were randomly selected. Data was collected using questionnaire
and interview guide. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and content
analysis. Findings revealed that family responsibilities reported by respondents
were basically money oriented. Majority agreed that their jobs affects their family
responsibilities. Goal setting, planning, avoiding procrastination among others
were ways of coping with family life. Conclusions were made. The study has
implication for policy and practice.

Keywords: Family job coping factors relationship employees