Educational Attainment and Early Marriage Practice: A Study of Hausa/Fulani Settlers in Southwest, Nigeria
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| Title: | Educational Attainment and Early Marriage Practice: A Study of Hausa/Fulani Settlers in Southwest, Nigeria |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Omolola Silva Asagba, Moses Metumara Duruji, Felix C. Chidozie, Goddy Uwa Osimen |
| Source: | Educational Process: International Journal. Article e2025547 2025 19. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 21 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Educational Attainment, Marriage, Migrants, Ethnic Groups, Role of Education, Cultural Influences, Females, Behavior Standards, Social Behavior, Children, Access to Education, Gender Bias, Adolescents, Individual Characteristics |
| Geographic Terms: | Nigeria |
| ISSN: | 2147-0901 2564-8020 |
| Abstract: | Background/purpose: The study explores how educational attainment among migrant communities in Lagos and Oyo states shapes perceptions and practices of early marriage. Using primary sources of data collection, focus group discussions and interviews were conducted with Hausa/Fulani parents, adolescent girls, and community leaders in Lagos and Oyo, respectively. Materials/methods: The sample size of this study is 107 respondents. The collected data underwent thematic analysis. To facilitate this process, NVivo software version 14 was employed for data organisation, coding, and pattern identification. Results: Key findings indicate a significant relationship between educational attainment and the incidence of early marriage among Hausa/Fulani settlers. Education is increasingly seen as a transformative factor that delays early marriage, especially in Lagos, where exposure to diverse ethnic groups and modern educational and alternative educational opportunities cultivates progressive attitudes. In Oyo, the influence of education is also apparent; however, traditional and economic constraints contribute to a more multifaceted reality. Conclusion: The study concludes that education not only protects girls from early marriage but also plays a key role in shifting social norms over time. The study recommends that policies should focus on ensuring that Hausa/Fulani girls in both Lagos and Oyo have uninterrupted access to quality education. This includes expanding tuition-free secondary education, providing scholarships, and addressing socio-economic barriers that hinder school attendance. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1488911 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Background/purpose: The study explores how educational attainment among migrant communities in Lagos and Oyo states shapes perceptions and practices of early marriage. Using primary sources of data collection, focus group discussions and interviews were conducted with Hausa/Fulani parents, adolescent girls, and community leaders in Lagos and Oyo, respectively. Materials/methods: The sample size of this study is 107 respondents. The collected data underwent thematic analysis. To facilitate this process, NVivo software version 14 was employed for data organisation, coding, and pattern identification. Results: Key findings indicate a significant relationship between educational attainment and the incidence of early marriage among Hausa/Fulani settlers. Education is increasingly seen as a transformative factor that delays early marriage, especially in Lagos, where exposure to diverse ethnic groups and modern educational and alternative educational opportunities cultivates progressive attitudes. In Oyo, the influence of education is also apparent; however, traditional and economic constraints contribute to a more multifaceted reality. Conclusion: The study concludes that education not only protects girls from early marriage but also plays a key role in shifting social norms over time. The study recommends that policies should focus on ensuring that Hausa/Fulani girls in both Lagos and Oyo have uninterrupted access to quality education. This includes expanding tuition-free secondary education, providing scholarships, and addressing socio-economic barriers that hinder school attendance. |
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| ISSN: | 2147-0901 2564-8020 |
