Peoples’ Perception of Polygyny in Contemporary Times in Nigeria
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21118289 |
|---|---|
| Authors | M A O Aluko (Obafemi Awolowo University, corresponding author), J O Aransiola (Obafemi Awolowo University), JO Aransiola (Obafemi Awolowo University) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 179-184 |
| Publication date | 2003-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Anthropologist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0972-0073 • E-ISSN: 2456-6802 |
| Publisher | Kamla Raj Enterprises (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09720073.2003.11890800 |
| OpenAlex | W2185747392 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 5 |
The study examined the peoples' perception of polygyny in Contemporary Times in Nigeria. The study sought to identify the factors that have led to peoples change of attitudes about polygyny in general as well as their perceived advantages and disadvantages of polygyny. The data were collected using qualitative methodologies consisting of in-depth interviews and Focus group discussions. In all, 2000 respondents were used for the study. The respondents were selected using multiple sampling techniques comprising f (i) Stratified random sampling (ii) Quota sampling and (iii) systematic sampling techniques. The data were analyzed by the use of frequency tables, simple percentage and Z – Y index analysis method. The study revealed that, there has been a change in people's attitudes towards the practice of polygyny. As high as 79.8% of women in our sample desire that polygyny be eradicated while 51.2% of the men will support legislation against the practice. Again a greater percentage of the women are against polygyny than the men.Key Words: AttitudeSocietyEconomySpiritual
Geography · Perception · Polygyny · Population · Socioeconomics · Sociology · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Demography · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Psychology
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Human Identity
| Citations per year | 0.64 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2015 - 2022 (8) |
| Highly cited | No |