Evaluation of Indigenous Cultural Practices that Affect Resistance of the Family Unit in Sub-Saharan Africa
Issue: Vol.5 No.11 Issue Article 26 pp. 1955-1969
DOI: https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.202451126 | Published online 18th September, 2024
© 2024 The Author(s). This is an open access article under the CCBY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of indigenous cultural practices on the resilience of families in Sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to analyzing the degradation of these behaviors and the increase in single parenthood in the region, the objective was to investigate how these cultural traditions contribute to families’ capacity to cope with and recover from hardship. This study offers practical suggestions for incorporating indigenous values into contemporary family assistance programs. Utilizing a qualitative research methodology, this study used semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and participant observations with a sample of 120 single parents from four local governments in Nigeria to obtain data. The reoccurring themes identified through thematic analysis include the degradation of traditional values, the transition towards single parenthood, and the socio-economic elements that influence family constructions in contemporary African societies. The present study enhances academic research by emphasizing the pivotal significance of indigenous cultural practices in promoting resilience. This study provides valuable perspectives on the integration of ancient communal support networks and values into modern interventions designed to enhance family resilience. Furthermore, the research underscores the significance of safeguarding these cultural traditions in response to modernization and socio-economic transformations, hence broadening the discussion on cultural conservation and adjustment in African communities.
Keywords: Indigenous Traditions, Cultural practices, Family Resilience, Societal Problems
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Dr. Gbenga Michael Adeyeye has been involved in education for over 25 years. He is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg, and with an area of expertise in Education Sociology. He holds a Doctor of Education (D.Ed.) in Sociology of Education, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Adult and Industrial Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.Sc. Ed.) in Physics Education. He has numerous publications in prestigious journals and has attended both domestic and international conferences demonstrating my dedication to research.
Adeyeye, Gbenga Michael. “Evaluation of Indigenous Cultural Practices that Affect Resistance of the Family Unit in Sub-Saharan Africa,” E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 5, no.11 (2024): 1955-1969. https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.202451126
© 2024 The Author(s). Published and Maintained by Noyam Journals. This is an open access article under the CCBY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).