Socio–demographic Variables and Effects on Family Life in Obudu Urban, Cross River State, Nigeria
Justine Akunke Adie *
Department of Health Information Management, Cross River State College of Health Technology, P. M. B. 1324, Calabar, Nigeria.
Ignatius A. Beshel
Department of Health Information Management, Cross River State College of Health Technology, P. M. B. 1324, Calabar, Nigeria.
Inyang Igri Ofor
Department of Health Information Management, Cross River State College of Health Technology, P. M. B. 1324, Calabar, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study examined Socio – demographic variables and effects on family life in Obudu urban, Cross River State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to determine the extent to which income, employment, and educational status affect family life. These were translated into three (3) null hypotheses of the study. Data were generated from a 16 items questionnaire. Survey research design was adopted for the study with 250 respondents randomly selected within Obudu urban. Data generated were presented in tables using percentage and tested using chi – square statistical method. The findings of the study indicated that; income, employment, and educational statuses affect family life. The study recommended among others that government should create a favourable business atmosphere that will result in employment creation. Income earning opportunities should be promoted to improve the socio – economic wellbeing of the family. The people should be encourage to go to school which will help to improve their educational status and as well as enable them acquire administrative/business skills. The study concluded that Socio – demographic variables has significant effect on family life in Obudu urban, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Keywords: Socio–demographic, variables, effects, family life.