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Interconnections among changing family structure, childrearing and fertility behaviour among the Ogu, Southwestern Nigeria

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  • Onipede Wusu

    (Lagos State University)

  • Uche C. Isiugo-Abanihe

    (University of Ibadan)

Abstract

The interconnections of family transformation, childrearing and fertility behaviour are explored. Data were generated through nine focus groups organized among the Ogu and content analyzed. The analysis reveals that although the family system is still largely dominated by extended structure, the strong traditional kinship ties have begun to undergo serious strain. Child fostering and other means of spreading childrearing cost among relatives are fading out. Consequently, desired family size and ideal number of children in the society now gravitate to four children relative to over eight in the past. Given dwindling extended family resources for the support of a large number of its members, innovative reproductive behaviour is permeating the society, such as the adoption of family planning.

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  • Onipede Wusu & Uche C. Isiugo-Abanihe, 2006. "Interconnections among changing family structure, childrearing and fertility behaviour among the Ogu, Southwestern Nigeria," Demographic Research, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock, Germany, vol. 14(8), pages 139-156.
    • Handle: RePEc:dem:demres:v:14:y:2006:i:8
    DOI: 10.4054/DemRes.2006.14.8
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    1. I. O. Orubuloye, 1995. "The demographic situation in Nigeria and prospects for fertility transition," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 7(1), pages 135-144, January.
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    Keywords

    fertility; family planning; household; kinship; ideal family size; fertility behavior; interconnections; family structure; childrearing; childrearing cost;
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    JEL classification:

    • J1 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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