T.B.E Omoroguiwa

This study examined the impact ofpoverty on family dynamics in selected households in Egor Local Government Area Edo State. Specifically examine the relationship between poverty and patterns ofinteractions among relatives, ofind out ifthere is a relationship between poverty and roles and relationships, to evaluate ifa relationship exists between poverty and various factors that shapefamily member interactions, examine ifthere is a poverty can foster greater reliance and cooperation amongfamily members as they collectively navigate economic challenges, and alsofind out the effectiveness ofgovernmentprogram thatfocus on reducepoverty rate in Nigeria.Questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection. The sample size of the study will be approximately 400 consisting ofboth male andfemale adult living in EgorLocal GovernmentArea.The major finding showed that poverty has significant impact on family dynamics in selected households in Egor Local GovernmentArea Edo State. In analysing the respondent opinion it was also discovered that there is a relationship between poverty andpatterns ofinteractions among relatives, there is a relationship between poverty and roles and relationships, a relationship was found between poverty and various factors that shape family member interactions, poverty can foster greater reliance and cooperation among family members as they collectively navigate economic challenges. Respondent revealed that governmentprogram on poverty eradication are not effective in reducing poverty rate in Nigeria. The study recommend that Nigeria should increase their effort toward poverty reduction program which could in turn reduce the issue among relative in Nigeria.
Keyword: Poverty, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Family Dynamic, House Hold,Economy