Young Nigerians' Perceptions of a 'Good Husband' and a 'Good Wife

Bibliographic Data

ID2330281
AuthorsKaren Pfeffer (University of Humberside, corresponding author)
Year1997
Volume28
Issue4
Pages499-516
Publication date1997-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueYouth & Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0044-118X • E-ISSN: 1552-8499
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0044118x97028004005
OpenAlexW2073491793
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited15

Young Nigerians' perceptions of the qualities of a 'good husband' and a 'good wife' were examined. Results indicated that relationships were more frequently mentioned than personal characteristics or roles. Kinship relations were perceived to be an important aspect of the marital relationship. The influence of gender roles was noted. Caring was more frequently used than love when referring to relationships. The results emphasize the need to consider perceptions of intimate relationships in cultural context

Context (archaeology) · Developmental psychology · Geography · Kinship · Nigerians · Perception · Political science · Sociology · Wife · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Gender Studies · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Psychology · Social Psychology

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