George, T. O. and Odukoya, J. A. and Shaibu, Albert Oguche and Uche, O.O.C and Omonijo, Dare Ojo (2016) Appraisal of Widows Support Groups in Contemporary Societies: A Study of Widows in Ota Metropolis. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 7 (5). pp. 158-170. ISSN 2039-2117
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Abstract
This paper examined the nature and quality of support rendered to widows during and after the mourning period by support groups in Ota. The role of support groups ranging from family members, friends, associations, religious institutions in widows’wellbeing was examined using survey questionnaire and in-depth interview. Findings from the study informed the basis for conclusion and recommendations for policy making and implementation at individual(s), groups, local, state and national levels in Nigeria.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Appraisal, widows, support groups, contemporary, wellbeing |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Hannah Akinwumi |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jul 2018 08:33 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jul 2018 08:33 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/11194 |
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