The purpose of this study is to identify interpret and understand the causes of early marriage perceived by Adults in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State with a view to recommend appropriate measure to be taken in order to enhance their welfare in terms of education and thus empower them to become relevant and potential citizens of the contemporary Nigeria. The investigation was conducted solely with the purpose of findings out the attitude of the Adult on early marriage of girl-child, the effect of government as per discouraging the practice, the effect of the practice on the nations political and economical terrains. The following recommendations were made in this research work, the government should ensure that their programmes on orientation should be properly channeled in order to get to the grassroots, government should introduce on the school curriculum topics on early marriage and its effects on Nigeria child.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
List of Tables
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Study Area
1.3 Statement of the Problem
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Purpose of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Definition of Terms
1.8 Research Hypothesis
1.9 Research Questions
Chapter Two: Literature Review and Theoretical Framework
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Conceptual and Theoretical Uses
2.2 Empirical Review
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Research Technique
3.4 Instrument of Data collection
3.5 Method of Data Analysis
3.6 Procedure for Data Collection
Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Data Presentation and Findings
4.2 Discussion of Findings
Chapter Five: Conclusion and Recommendations
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
References
Appendix
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GIRL-CHILD AND EDUCATION
TABLE 2: CONSEQUECE OF EARLY MARRIAGE
