Impact of High Divorce Rate on Socioeconomic Development
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IMPACT OF HIGH DIVORCE RATE ON SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. CASE STUDY OF LUSAKA DISTRICT SELECTED MATERO CONSITTUENCY. BY WAZILI RAMZAAN PHIRI STUDENT NUMBER : 005-027 DISSERTATION SUBMITTED AS PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE AWARD OF A BACHELOR OF DEVELOPMENT DEGREE OF CAVENDISH UNIVERSITY ZAMBIA 2020 1 | P a g e ABSTRACT The main aim of the research was to find out the impact of high divorce rate on socioeconomic development in Lusaka District selected Matero Constituency. The study further investigated the alternative measurements that was used, the study also assessed the challenges that divorced families face in society. In addition, the study investigated the measures to overcome the challenges being faced by divorced families in Lusaka district selected Matero and other parts of the district. A multiple-case study was used which involved application of qualitative and quantitative methods. A sample of 50 participants was drawn from selected areas of the district. The parents and community youths were selected purposively while community stakeholders as while as government stakeholders were selected using simple random sampling. The findings of the study revealed that parents perceived the effect of high divorce rate as a major challenge in the discipline of marriage as most divorced children suffer socially, economically, educationally, mentally and psychologically problems. In as much as we want our marriage to be perfect, discipline and trust is also needed to make it work. The divorce has led to a high level of sufferings in society. The findings on mitigation of challenges were, the marriage counseling, Financing program, socio-economic assistance,Churches advice and empowerment skills and to provide them with knowledge and skills to enhance the administration of discipline, the different ministries insisting on devorced families to adhere on the marriage roles. In light of the findings, the study recommend that marriage should have guidance and counselling departments with qualified counsellors to help in married couples to establish and strengthen the two couples rights and train them on the importance of good marriage discipline. Finally, further studies to be conducted on, the importance of good marriage relation to development. 2 | P a g e DECLARATION I declare that the work presented in this dissertation entitled “The Impact of High Divorce rate on Socioeconomic Development”, is to the best of my knowledge and believe it is my own work and that it is original. The dissertation contains no material that has been accepted for an award of a degree or Diploma by Cavendish University Zambia or any other institution. All the works that are not mine have been acknowledged. Signed:………………………………………. Date:……………………………………….. 3 | P a g e CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL This dissertation of Wazili Ramzaan Phiri has been approved as the partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of a degree in Development Studies by Cavendish University of Zambia. Examiners’ Signatures Signed…………………………………….Date………………………………… Signed……………………………………Date…………………………………. Signed……………………………………Date………………………………… 4 | P a g e ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I am sincerely thankful to almighty God/Allah who has seen me through this major task of writing this thesis. My sincere gratitude goes to Him for granting me the much needed energy, finance and good health to complete this thesis. I would also like to record my deepest appreciation to the Faculty of Arts and Social sciences, Faculty of defence, the School of Graduate Studies and Research of Cavendish University for granting me the opportunity to undertake this research and for the generous skills support. Similarly, am very grateful to all those who contributed towards the success of this thesis. In writing this thesis, I heavily relied on the counsel and guidance of my supervisor, Mrs Nkhata Caroline. Special thanks goes to her for untiring guidance. Her brilliant grasp of the aim and content of this work led her to insightful comments, queries and suggestions that helped me a great deal. I am really grateful for her invaluable assistance, friendship and acts of mentorship. I very much appreciate her infinite patience, care, time and sustained devotion to this work. Iam sincerely grateful for her commitment and the time she accorded me during the writing of this thesis. I sincere acknowledge the support of my classmates and school mates: Salome Mulenga, Martha Syamalimba, Kennedy Nondo, Hamba Rhodah and Pured Mulenga . It was because of their friendly support that I successfully managed to confidently work on my thesis. My great thanks also goes to my Wife Aishah Namusokwe for her great support she gave me during the hard work of my thesis. Furthermore, Iam forever indebted to my Parents Finace Kambole, Ahmad Waziri, and Papa Shahid Motala for nurturing my academic potential. Thanks to my brothers and sisters: Rijah Ramsey, Waziri Waziri, Canstone.Y.Chishimba, Bakali Hillary and Anze Waziri who gave me both moral and financial support to complete this work. I wish to thank all parents, Lecturers and students that took part in this study and provided the useful information. 5 | P a g e Table of Contents DECLARATION ...................................................................................................................................... 3 CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL ........................................................................................................... 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 5 CHAPTER ONE ..................................................................................................................................... 10 1.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 10 1.1 Background .................................................................................................................................... 10 1.2 Statement of the problem .............................................................................................................. 11 1.3 Purpose of the study ........................................................................................................................ 12 1.4 Objectives of the study ................................................................................................................... 12 The general objective ............................................................................................................................ 12 1.5 Specific of Objective ....................................................................................................................... 12 1.6 Research questions (S) ................................................................................................................. 12 1.7 Significance of the study ................................................................................................................. 13 1.8 Rationale ......................................................................................................................................... 13 1.9 Limitations ..................................................................................................................................... 13 1.11 Scope of the Study ....................................................................................................................... 14 1.12 Operational definitions .................................................................................................................. 14 CHAPTER TWO ...................................................................................................................................... 15 2.1 Literature Review.......................................................................................................................... 15 2.2 The concept of divorce .................................................................................................................... 15 2.3 Basic concept of divorce ................................................................................................................. 16 Legal separation .................................................................................................................................... 16 Marital Property .................................................................................................................................... 16 Spousal Support .................................................................................................................................... 17 2.4 An increase of divorce cases in different parts of Zambia ........................................................... 17 2.5 Divorce Rates in Lusaka district : Subdivision. .............................................................................. 19 2.6 Involvement of Zambian institutions on high divorce rate ........................................................... 23 2.7 Causes of divorce rate in Lusaka .................................................................................................. 24 2.8 Gender based violence contributing to high divorce rate ............................................................... 24 2.9 Effects of divorce on children ....................................................................................................... 25 2.10 Impact of divorce on socio-economic and education