TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENT PAGE
DECLARATION iii
DEDICATION iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
LIST OF TABLES ix
LIST OF ACRONYMS x
ABSTRACT xi
CHAPTER ONE:INTRODUCTION 1
1.1. Background to the Study 1
1.2. Statement of the Problem 4
1.3. Purpose of Study 6
1.4. Research Objectives 6
1.5. Research Questions 6
1.6. Significance of the Study 6
1.7. Delimitation 7
1.8. Organization of the Study 8
1.9. Definition of Terms 8
CHAPTER TWO:LITERATURE REVIEW 10
2.1. Introduction 10
2.2. Concept of Early Marriage 10
2.3. Causes of Early Marriage in Ghana 12
2.4. Effects of Early Marriage 19
2.5. Institutional Measures to Address Early Marriages 24
2.6. Summary of Literature Review 28
CHAPTER THREE:METHODOLOGY 30
3.1. Introduction 30
3.2. Research Approach 30
3.3. Research Design 31
3.4. Setting of the Study 31
3.5. Population of the Study 31
3.6. Sample and Sampling Techniques 31
3.7. Data Collection Instruments and Techniques 32
3.8. Trustworthiness 32
3.9. Data Analysis 33
3.10. Ethical Consideration 33
CHAPTER FOUR:FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION 34
4.0. Introduction 34
4.1. Demographic Data of Participants Involved in the Study 34
4.2. Analysis and Discussion 36
4.2.1. Early Marriage and its Causes in Kokofu-Anweaso Community 36
4.2.1.1. Poverty 37
4.2.1.2. Illiteracy 38
4.2.2. Effects of Early Marriage on Victims in Kokofu-Anweaso Community 39
4.2.2.1. Financial Challenges 40
4.2.2.2. Indulge in Adultery and Sexual Violence 41
4.2.3. Institutional Measures to Address Early Marriages 42
4.2.3.1. Enforcement of Law and Respect for Law 43
4.2.3.2. Parental-Care and Control44
CHAPTER FIVE:SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 46
5.0. Introduction 46
5.1. Summary and Major Findings 46
5.2. Conclusions 48
5.3. Recommendations 48
5.4. Limitations of the Study 50
5.5. Areas for Further Studies 50
REFERENCES 51
APPENDIX 57
APPENDIX A 58
APPENDIX B 59
