THE EFFECTS OF PARENTAL DIVORCE ON SOCIALIZATION IN BENUE STATE
1Sambe N., 2Kyernum N. and 3Abanyam, N.L.
1,2&3Department of Sociology
University of Mkar, Mkar, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Abstract: The paper investigates the impact of parental divorce on socialization in Benue State using premarital birth and educational attainment as indices. Simple random probability sampling technique was used in the selection of 300 samples in the three zones of the state while percentages and chi-square was used in analysis of data as the study adopted Economic deprivation theory. There was a significant relationship between divorce and pre-marital birth as a significant relationship was found between divorce and educational attainment. It was concluded that divorce has a negative impact on socialization in the state. The study recommends for implementation of policies to improve access to education by children of divorced parents; need for couples to settle their difference peacefully; more efforts by social welfare authorities to manage marital problem; statutory provisions for parents to mutually assume responsibility of their children’s education during divorce and advocacy on dangers associated with divorce.