The study investigated the influence of religions, gender and occupation on the perception of family planning in the Nigeria educational system. Two hundred and twenty (220) participants were sued. These participants were selected from Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State. They comprises of 63 males and 57 females. 56 are Christians while 64 are Muslim. Also 68 have high occupations and the low occupation participants are 52. The participant’s ages ranged from 18years-50years with a mean age of 29 years. The study is a survey and a 3 way ANOVA statistics (f-test) was sued for the data analysis using the statistical package for he project supervisor developed the instrument that was used. The instrument that was used is a questionnaire, the content validity of the instrument was ensured by the researcher through conducting a pilot study and the correlations co-efficient (64) ensured that the instrument was valid. The hypotheses were tested and the findings revealed that religions, gender occupation and education do significantly influence family planning. The findings were discussed in line with the empirical studies by most researchers cited in chapter two and appropriate suggestions and recommendation were made.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page-----------------i
Certification ----------------ii
Dedication-------------------iii
Acknowledgement--------------iv
Abstract -------------------v
Table of Content ------------vi
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1Background of the Study ----------1
1.2Statement of Problems ------------4
1.3Purpose of Study ------------5
1.4Definition of Terms----------5
1.5Scope and limitation of the Study ------6
1.6Significance of the Study-----------6
1.7Research Question------------7
1.8Research Hypothesis -----------7
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1Theoretical Review -----------9
2.2History and Origin of Family Planning------11
2.3Family Planning, Birth Control Methods and Practice----12
2.4Birth Control Method and Practice--------12
2.5Empirical Review-------------14
2.6Impact of Family Planning on Education, Churches,
Family and the Society at Large--------15
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1Introduction--------------19
3.2Research Instrument--------19
3.3Validity of Instrument ---------20
3.4Research Procedure----------- 20
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
4.1Introduction---------------21
4.2Hypothesis I---------------22
4.3Hypothesis II-------------22
4.4Hypothesis III-----------23
CHAPTER FIVE
DISCUSSION, IMPLICATION, LIMITATION, RECOMMENDATION, SUGGESTION, SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
5.1Discussion of Results-----------24
5.2Implication of the Study -----------25
5.3Limitation of the Study -----------26
5.4Suggestion for Further Research---------27
5.5Recommendation------------27
5.6Summary and Conclusion----------28
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
Questionnaires
THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGION AND OCCUPATION ON THE PERCEPTION OF FAMILY PLANNING IN THE NIGERIA EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
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