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Family Structure and Adolescent Wellbeing: A Comparative Study of Polygamous and Monogamous Households in Chulungoma Village, Zambia

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  • Jackline Mulenga

    (Catholic University of Eastern Africa)

  • Dr. Elijah Macharia Ndung'u

    (Catholic University of Eastern Africa)

  • Dr. Antony Chege

    (Catholic University of Eastern Africa)

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This study investigated the relationship between family structure and the psychosocial wellbeing of adolescents in Chulungoma village of Mbala District, Northern Province of Zambia. Using a cross-sectional quantitative design, data were collected from 281 adolescents through structured questionnaires. The study explored adolescents’ perceptions of emotional support, parental involvement, autonomy, and communication within monogamous and polygamous family settings. The results revealed statistically significant associations between family structure and key indicators of psychosocial wellbeing. Adolescents from monogamous families reported higher levels of emotional support (p

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  • Jackline Mulenga & Dr. Elijah Macharia Ndung'u & Dr. Antony Chege, 2025. "Family Structure and Adolescent Wellbeing: A Comparative Study of Polygamous and Monogamous Households in Chulungoma Village, Zambia," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(7), pages 3707-3717, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-7:p:3707-3717
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