FAMILY STRUCTURE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT AS DETERMINANTS OF FAMILY HOMELESS NESS IN LAGOS METROPOLIS
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Homelessness among families is tremendously destructive and exacts
enormous human, social and economic costs. This study examined the family
structure and social support as determinants of family homelessness in Lagos
metropolis. The study adopted the descriptive research of the ex-post facto
type. 154 participants took part in this study made up of 89 males and 65
females. Their ages ranged from 31-58years with mean of 42years and
standard deviation 2. 14. One survey instrument was adopted in this study -
Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) and Family Structure Scale (FSS)
was developed. The hypotheses stated for this study were tested using simple
regression analysis. The findings revealed that family structure does not predict
family homelessness with {3=.034 and t=.438. The second null hypothesis as
presented in tables 4 and 5 revealed that social support significantly predict
family homelessness with {3=.280 and t=.3.6. It was concluded that among
family members, social support can help buffer the negative impacts of poverty
and economic hardship which are known to have resulted to family
homelessness. It was recommended among others that). In Africa there used
to be a strong tie among the family members but exposure to the Western
world and imbibing their culture has affected the structure and bond that bind
the family together.
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B Philosophy (General), BF Psychology