Corresponding Author's : Anu K. TORIOLA

Co-Author's : Iyoho, N. Edith, Ofodile, Modesta Chinyere

Abstract :

The incidence of street children is growing in developing countries. In Nigeria nowadays children are compelled by prevailing circumstances to fend for themselves or their family which expose them to hazardous works that negatively affect their health and developmental process. This study investigates the socio-economic profile of street children in Ibadan Metropolis. Four hypotheses were tested based on data collected from the questionnaire that was administered on a sample of four hundred (400) street children in Ibadan Metropolis. The result of the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and regression analysis revealed that socio-economic factors contributed to the prevalence of children’s street involvement in Ibadan Metropolis. It was found that children’s level of street involvement does not affect their health or their quality of life in Ibadan Metropolis. It was recommended that, Nigerian government should enact laws restricting parents from engaging their children in street trading and labour. Also, there is a need to encourage parent to engage in investment in life security to safeguard the life of their children against death.

Keywords :

Socio-economic profile, Street children, Ibadan metropolis, Street involvement, Quality of life

Article Details

Unique Paper ID: 51

Publication Volume & Issue: VOLUME 2 , ISSUE 3

Page(s): 19-34

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