INCEST PRACTICES AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND ITS IMPACT ON FAMILY WELL-BEING IN IKWO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EBONYI STATE

Abstract

This study investigates incest practices among Adolescents and its impact on family wellbeing in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi. The population of the study will consist of 2250 adolescent students from five different secondary school (JSS 1 SS3) within the study area. Out of this, a sample of three and four (304) students across five (5) secondary schools will be selected from the population using Taro Yamane’s formulae. Data will be collected through self structured questionnaire designed to elicit information about the patterns, the determinants and the consequences of incestuous practices. The instruments will be validated and tested for reliability. Data collected will be analysed using statistical package for social science (Spss) based on the questionnaires. The findings of the study will include among others. That incestuous practices, though relatively rare, do occur within families worldwide. Based on the findings, recommendations will be made by the researcher as follows: That there is need for early interventions and support for survivors in shaping the dynamics of incestuous practices.