ABSTRACT
The management of dual household among co~plcs
withi11 a family by staff in three colleges of Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture Umiudike was investigated. The specific objectives of the study were
to: identify the causative reasons for management of dual household among
couples within a family by staff in thrce colleges of Michael Okpara University
of Agriculture LUmudike, identify how activities are carried [out in management
of daul household within a family by staff in three colleges of Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture Umud;ke determine.the challenges of management of
dual household within a family by staff in three colleges of Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture Umudike and to identify coping strategics adopted by
couples in management of dual household within a family. The population of the
study comprised of 235 teaching and non-tea~hing maITicu staff in five colleges
of Michael Okpara U~iversity of Agriculture Umudike in Abia State and a sample
size of 120 respondents. The statistical tools used for data analysis were
frequency, mean and percentages (%). Table was used to organize the data
collected. Frequency and percentage (%) was used to organize the demographic
data of the students while mean was used to analyze the responses to the
research question. Among the findings of the study, was that high travelling
and mobility, poor management of marital crises, lack of understanding among
couples, lack of mutual respect between partners, high cost of living as a
result of managing two households, having two separate residences, Jack of
trust, ineffective communication as a result of distance and lack of intimacy
are the challenges experienced by couples running dual household within a
family. Furthermore, the study revealed that career development, maintain
privacy, dishonesty among couples, looking for income to support the family,
Jack of mutual respect between partners, lack or intimacy, conflict among
couples, infidelity, lack of understanding among couples, job location and lack
of social compatibility. More so, the study revealed that feeding, clothing,
financial expenses, heath care, housing, clothing, family relationships and
preparations made before couples relocate lo their household are the activities
carried out in management of dual household among couples. Finally, the study
revcalcd that having joint account. running a mo11thly feeding budget,
effective communication, the couples making family plans together, creating
space and time for each other, determining on how lo carry out their home
activities, the two homes coming together once a while, the couples making out
time for family recreational activities among many others are the possible
coping strategics adopted by couples running dual household i,n a family. This
study recommended that conferences, seminars and workshops should be
periodically arranged for lecturers running dual household as this will assist
them in management of their dual household.
OGENYI, E (2022). Management Of Dual Household Among Couples Within A Family By Staff In Tiiree Colleges Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike (Mouau). Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 14, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/management-of-dual-household-among-couples-within-a-family-by-staff-in-tiiree-colleges-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mouau-7-2
EBERE, OGENYI. "Management Of Dual Household Among Couples Within A Family By Staff In Tiiree Colleges Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike (Mouau)" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 24 Oct. 2022, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/management-of-dual-household-among-couples-within-a-family-by-staff-in-tiiree-colleges-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mouau-7-2. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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EBERE, OGENYI. "Management Of Dual Household Among Couples Within A Family By Staff In Tiiree Colleges Of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike (Mouau)" Mouau.afribary.org (2022). Accessed 14 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/management-of-dual-household-among-couples-within-a-family-by-staff-in-tiiree-colleges-of-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mouau-7-2