IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 10 NO. 11 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijssmr.v10.no11.2024.pg.145.156

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Factors Which Contribute to Early Marriage Among Teenagers in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Amassoma Community, Southern Ijaw L.G.A. Nigeria

Kemetimiware Kemekeyouare, Edet Abasiekong, Mera Rescue Abi, Mariam Ebiere opopo

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Abstract

The purpose of this research work is to investigate the factors which contribute to early marriage among teenagers in rural areas, in Amassoma community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The work is divided into eight chapters. Chapter one discusses the background of the study, statement of the problem, scope of the study and significance of the study. Chapter two views the conceptual framework to the study, chapter three explains the theoretical framework used in carrying out this research. Chapter four contains the social cognitive theory. Chapter five contains research methodology. Chapter six views the method of data analysis. Chapter seven explains the discussion of finding. Chapter eight explains the conclusion. A self design itemed questionnaire was used in collecting data, the data collected was analysed using table and simple percentage, a total of three hundred and seventy eight (378) were administered to the respondents. The data analysis confirmed that the findings on the investigation of rural teenagers towards early marriage is based on poor family background and environmental factors. Based on the findings, it is recommended that economic opportunities should be given to young girls due to the fact that poverty is a major cause of early marriage among teenagers.

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