Ifeanyi-obi, A., Abuta, C. M., Familusi, Linda ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0837-697X, Adesope, O. and Agumagu, A. (2019) Intra-household conflict among rural dwellers in Anaocha local government area of Anambra state. Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies (AGEERS), 7 (1). pp. 142-148.

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Abstract

The study assessed rural intra-household conflict in rural communities of Anaocha Local government area of Anambra State. The study assessed rural household perception of conflict with a view to capture their understanding of conflict hence making it easy to effectively assess
the rural conflict trend as well as adequately addressing their peace building needs. Five out of ten towns in the Local Government Area was used for the study. Five Focused Group Discussions and In-depth interviews were used to collect data. Findings showed that intra-rural household conflict is mainly perceived among the respondents as disagreement over values, beliefs, interests and needs. It is mainly caused by lack of communication, poor understanding of roles and status, selfish interests, extended family and friends interference, economic hardship, childlessness, unresolved prior conflict, infidelity and unhealthy personality or temperament. Intra-rural household conflict effect the psychological and behavioural development of children and household sustainability as well general town development. Resolution could be achieved through better understanding of self and household
members, respect for each person’s role and status in the family, better knowledge of marriage/family life and family heads, kindred or village chief’s intervention. Expansion in the scope of agricultural extension programme to incorporate household conflict management, more effective marriage classes by the different Christian denominations and increased social services by government and NGOs were recommended.

Item Type:	Article
Status:	Published
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
School/Department:	London Campus
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/10931

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