Families in Nigeria

This edited collection focuses upon the diversity, adaptability, and strengths of Nigerian families. Examining intimate relationships, both preceding and within the context of marriage, as well as the dynamics among family members, the chapters investigate how Nigerian families have responded to societal factors, modernization and change.

About the author

Olufemi Adeniyi Fawole is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Olufem's research interests include parenting, emerging adulthood, and family sociology.
Sampson Lee Blair is a family sociologist and demographer at The State University of New York (Buffalo). A Fulbright Scholar Award recipient, he has served as chair of the Children and Youth research section of the ASA, and has taught in China and the Philippines. He has served on numerous editorial boards of research journals, and is vice president (North America) of the Research Committee on Youth of the International Sociological Association. His current research examines dating and mate selection among young adults in China.

Summary

This edited collection focuses upon the diversity, adaptability, and strengths of Nigerian families. Examining intimate relationships, both preceding and within the context of marriage, as well as the dynamics among family members, the chapters investigate how Nigerian families have responded to societal factors, modernization and change.

Product details

• Assisted by: Sampson (The State University of New York (Buffalo) Blair (Editor), Sampson Lee Blair (Editor), Sampson Lee (The State University of New York (Buffalo) Blair (Editor), Olufemi Adeniyi Fawole (Editor), Olufemi Adeniyi (University of Ilorin Fawole (Editor)
• Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2022
• EAN: 9781802625448
• ISBN: 978-1-80262-544-8
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 448 g
• Series: Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research; Contemporary Perspectives in F
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories