THE ROLES OF ELDER IN THE PROMOTION OF HEALTHY LIVING OF THE FAMILY

ABSTRACT

The study assessed the roles of the promotion of the family in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State.

The discipline research method was used in totalcarrying out the study

The population for the study were elderly who are within the age bracjket of 65 years and above  (male and female) in Ojo local Government Area of Lagos Sate which constitute atotal number 2,268

The sampling techniques used were purpositive, simple random sampling echnique

Data collection was done with a 30 item validated quesrtionaire

Disccriptiveusurvey method was used for the study.

Statistic of ;percentages, frequency table, mean standard deviaeion and person product movement correlation.

The result shows that the elderly have an excellent knowledge about their role and he position the hold in promoting healthy living in the family. They also realised that they need a high level of suppor from both family socially and government for them to be relevant in their disposition in promoting healthy living in the family.

Inconclusion, here is need for social workers to grow  becausehey will support the elders their families and careworkers for the frail and disabled elderly in the community for them to perform their roles

                                        

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract

CHAPTER ONE

1.0    Introduction

1.1   Background of Study

1.2   Statement of Problems

1.3   Research Objectives

1.4   Research Question

1.5   Research Hypothesis  

1.6   Scope of Study

1.7   Significance of study

1.8   Limitation of study

1.9   Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO

2.0   Literature Review

CHAPTER THREE

3.0   Research methodology

3.1   Research Design

3.2   Population of study

3.3   Sampling Design and Procedure

3.4   Data Collection Instrument

3.5   Administration of Data Collection Instrument

3.6   Methods of data analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0   Data Presentation and Analysis

4.1   Data Presentation 

4.2   Test of Hypothesis 

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0   Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.1   Summary

5.2   Conclusion

5.3    Recommendation

References

Questionnaire

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