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Gender disparity in livelihood diversification among rural households in Osogbo Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) Zone of Osun State, Nigeria

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  • Olaide K. Akintunde
  • Khadijat O. Olanrewaju
  • Timothy O. Agboola
  • Ahmed O. Busari

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Livelihood diversification is a coping strategy that functions as a cushioning effect owing to dwindling income from agriculture. This study examined the significant differences in income between males and females before and after livelihood diversification. The multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select the respondents. Data were collected through the administration of well-structured questionnaires and were analyzed using both descriptive and multiple regression analyses. The mean annual income of male and female household heads before livelihood diversification was N195,200 ± 4,135 and N220,203 ± 5,300, respectively, while annual income after livelihood diversification averaged N206,195 ± 6,540 and N275,105 ± 4,100 for male and female, respectively. Age (p

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  • Olaide K. Akintunde & Khadijat O. Olanrewaju & Timothy O. Agboola & Ahmed O. Busari, 2023. "Gender disparity in livelihood diversification among rural households in Osogbo Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) Zone of Osun State, Nigeria," African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(6), pages 796-803, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rajsxx:v:15:y:2023:i:6:p:796-803
    DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2023.2192630
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