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Rural Urban Migration and Its Effects on Rural Family Structure in Nigeria

This study explores the effects of rural-urban migration on family structure in rural Nigeria, focusing on the socioeconomic and cultural changes that accompany migration patterns in rural areas. As rural-urban migration continues in Nigeria, it significantly impacts rural households, leading to both positive and negative outcomes. This study highlights how migration influences family dynamics, including the shifting roles of household members, particularly women and the elderly, who often assume additional responsibilities in the absence of migrating family members. The study draws on empiric…