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© Kamla-Raj 2004 Anthropologist, 6(1): 57-67 (2004)
Conceptions of Good Family Life Among Three Generation of Nigerians: Implications for Family Development
Chris O. AJila
Department of Psychology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria E-mail: Cajila@Oauife.edu.ng
KeyWords Conception. Constitute. Age. Gender. Socio-economic. Status
abstract The study examined the conceptions of what constitutes good family life among three generation of Nigerians resident in the South Western part of the country. Specifically addressed was the association between age, gender, socio-economic status and the conceptions of family life held (by Nigerians). Data were collected using survey and Focus Group Discussions. The survey consisted of 171 Nigerian Youths, adults and elders who responded to semi-structured questionnaire. Focus Group Discussions were held with selected representatives of youths, adults and elders to further explore the issue. Results show that gender and socio-economic status were not related to the types of conception of family life held. Age relates positively with people’s conception of what constitutes a good family life. The implications of all these for the mental health of various family members are discussed.
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