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Causes of Divorce in Gaya District of Hong Local Government Area Adamawa State

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  • Valada Alex

    (Department of Science Education Faculty of Education Adamawa State University Mubi, Adamawa State Nigeria)

  • Tabitha M. Vandima

    (Department of Science Education Faculty of Education Adamawa State University Mubi, Adamawa State Nigeria)

Abstract

This study find out the causes of divorce in Gaya District of Hong Local Government Area Adamawa State.simple random sampling and purposive sampling was used to sample divorce, divorcee, married men and women 25 each as respondents in the entire area where mean, standard deviation and t-test was used to analysed the result obtained. Based on the findings of the study, the results shows that numerous factors account as a cause of divorce in the area and no significant differences was found among the opinion of divorced, divorcee, married men and women in the district. It is further recommendated among others that; Couples should go for long courtship for them to understand each other, religion bodies should endevour to provide marriage counseling to all intended couples and establish a bench mark for bride price, married couples should avoid all unnecessary advices from third parties that at times may lead to divorce and Government should organise seminar programmes on marriage that will boaster strong understanding on marriage among youth.

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  • Valada Alex & Tabitha M. Vandima, 2020. "Causes of Divorce in Gaya District of Hong Local Government Area Adamawa State," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 7(8), pages 229-232, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:7:y:2020:i:8:p:229-232
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    1. Edinyang Sunday David & Ubi Iwara Ebri & Yaro Linda, 2013. "Divorce: A Social Menace," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 3(3), pages 772-782.
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