ABSTRACTOver the years, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo state has been experiencing a slow rate of development in the area. Based on this therefore, this work was designed toinvestigate the socio-economic and cultural factors militating against rural development in Ideato North Local Government Area. Two hundred respondents were randomly selected and used. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The data collected were analysed using SPSS and chi-square, tables, charts and percentages were used to present the results. Several findings were made as regards socio-economic and cultural factors militating against rural development in Ideato North LGA. One major factor is that Ideato people are facing total neglect from the government which goes a long way in affecting their development negatively. Secondly, cultural belief system of the people also affects their development. Thirdly, inadequate planning of developmental projects caused by lack of collaborative efforts of the government and the youths also hinder development in Ideato North LGA. Finally it was recommended that government should focus more attention in the development of rural areas in order not to allow them fell neglected and rejected. Rural people should learn to welcome and harness development despite their cultural belief system and there should be a collaborative effort of the government and the people, more especially the youths in planning and implementation of rural development projects.
TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle page ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I
Approval page ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- II
Dedication ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- III
Acknowledgement ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IV
Table of contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- V
List of tables ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VII
List of figures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IX
Abstract ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------XI
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study --------------------------------------------------------------- 1
1.2 Statement of the problem -------------------------------------------------------------- 4
1.3 Research Questions --------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
1.4 Objectives of the study ----------------------------------------------------------------- 6
1.5 Significance of the study --------------------------------------------------------------- 7
1.6 Definition of Terms --------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Conceptual Issues --------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
2.2 Review of empirical literature ------------------------------------------------------ 15
2.3 Review of Theories -------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
2.4 Theoretical Framework ---------------------------------------------------------------- 19
2.5 Study Hypothesis ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Study Design ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
3.2 Area of Study --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
3.3 Population of the Study ----------------------------------------------------------------- 21
3.4 Sample Size ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
3.5 Sample Techniques --------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
3.6 Instrument for Data Collection -------------------------------------------------------- 22
3.7 Administration of Instruments --------------------------------------------------------- 22
3.8 Methods of Data Analysis -------------------------------------------------------------- 23
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
4.2 Major issues of the research ------------------------------------------------------------- 36
4.3 Test of Hypotheses ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
4.4 Discussion of Findings ------------------------------------------------------------------- 58
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGD, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary of findings ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
5.2 Conclusion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63
5.3 Recommendation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64
References --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66
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