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
1.0Introduction
1.1Background of the Study
1.2Study Area
1.3Statement of the Problem
1.4Significance of the Study
1.5Purpose of the Study
1.6Scope of the Study
1.7Definition of Terms
1.8Research Hypothesis
1.9Research Questions
Chapter Two: Literature Review and Theoretical Framework
2.0Introduction
2.1Conceptual and Theoretical Uses
2.2Empirical Review
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.0Introduction
3.1Research Design
3.2Population of the Study
3.3Research Technique
3.4Instrument of Data collection
3.5Method of Data Analysis
3.6Procedure for Data Collection
Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
4.0Introduction
4.1Data Presentation and Findings
4.2Discussion of Findings
Chapter Five: Conclusion and Recommendations
5.0Introduction
5.1Conclusion
5.3Recommendations
References
Appendix
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GIRL-CHILD AND EDUCATION
TABLE 2: CONSEQUECE OF EARLY MARRIAGE
