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Browsing Department of Sociology by Author "Amaike, G.O."

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    Civilian Joint Task Force and Nigeria's Counter-Terrorism Operations
    (2017) Amaike, G.O.
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    Gender and Vulnerability in a disaster context: the Social Support Angle
    (2021) Ebele, F.C.; Ndukaeze, N.; Amaike, G.O.
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    Gender differences in seniors’ preferences and expectations of home care in Lagos state Nigeria
    (2014-09) Amaike, G.O.; Bammeke, O.
    Nigerians often prefer home care to institutional care because of negative attitude associated with public assisted institutional care. If older persons prefer to live in their own homes, then home care is imperative. This study examines differences in home care services in Lagos State; as well as identifies the factors that influence the expectations of older men and women in this respect. Since institutional care is not socially accepted, then there is a gap between what Nigerian elders want and the ability of the society to meet this need. Generally, Nigerian elders prefer to live in their own homes rather than be subjected to ‘inhuman treatment’ in institutions. Therefore, it is important to consider types of home care services available to older people in their own homes, the source(s) of this care and the preferences of older men and women which also shape their expectations. Home care is imperative because as people grow older, they require more care and support in order to cope with increasing frailty and diminishing socio-economic status associated with ageing process. With diminishing capacity of older people to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs), in-home care becomes attractive. In high-income countries like the US, home care is both popular and accepted as the norm and it is often provided by the State or individuals or groups. In Nigeria, home care is evolving as an important alternative. This paper answers questions such as: What is the nature of home care available to older men and women? Are there gender differences in the delivery of home care? What types of care do older men and women prefer in old age? Who do elders wish to provide this care? At what point do elderly men and women in Nigeria require help with activities of daily living (ADLs)? What are the expectations of men and women as they age in terms of preferred choice of care? We expect the responses of men and women to vary in this regards. The paper presents data from a self-report of older men and women using cross-sectional survey in 20 local government areas in Lagos State. Modernization theory and life span theory are adopted as theoretical tools. It is expected that findings will sensitize major stakeholders towards care needs, expectations and preferences of older men and women in Lagos State, Nigeria.
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    Intergenerational Transfers, Livelihood and Well-being of Nigerian Elderly in Lagos State, Nigeria
    (2016) Amaike, G.O.; Soyombo, O.T.
    Filial piety is a significant source of old age care in Africa. With robust intergenerational transfers, livelihoods and well-being in old age are positively influenced. Intergenerational transfers and family relationships are also critical predictors of health and well-being in later life. Informal social supports especially adult children provide profound supportive resources in old age. This paper examines the correlation between intergenerational transfers and livelihoods among Nigerian elderly and the impact of this nexus on their well-being. Two theoretical explanations are adopted: social exchange and intergenerational wealth flow theories. With the aid of multi-stage sampling method, 1321 older Nigerians were sampled. Questionnaire and interview were adopted as research methods to get the views of Nigerian elders on the nexus between intergenerational transfers and livelihood. Paper recommends strengthening traditional social support systems in meeting old age care and support in later life.
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    Quality of Life of Destitute Older people in Metropolitan Lagos
    (2011) Amaike, G.O.
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    Revisiting the utility of Sociology to National Development in Nigeria
    (2021) Amaike, G.O.
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    Stakeholder Group on Ageing (SGA): Africa survey on the impact of COVID-19 containment and mitigation strategies on the rights of older persons in Africa
    (2020) Amaike, G.O.
    COVID–19 was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO). Africa recorded her first case in Egypt on February 14, 2020, since then, a total of fifty-four (54) African countries have been severely and progressively affected, with older persons bearing the higher rates in mortality across all 18 countries surveyed. In response to the COVID-19 global health emergency, African governments adopted extraordinary measures to contain and mitigate the pandemic, in order to save lives. This Report is asynopsis of the findings of Stakeholder Group on Ageing Africa (SGA Africa) survey of the impact of COVID-19 containment and mitigation strategies on the rights of older persons in Africa. In addition to the findings from the 18 African countries, the unique context of two countries; Cameroon and South Africa are detailed in the Report. Among various critical objectives, the survey also sought to identify and assess community level support and volunteerism and to ascertain, if these mechanisms provided the needed support to older persons. Results show that although, these strategies are put in place to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, they have implications (both positive and negative) for the rights of older persons in Africa. The absence as reported in most countries, of government social protection infrastructure for older persons, leads to income challenges especially, with the exclusion of most of the older persons as recipients of palliatives. In most countries, older persons were not consulted during containment preparatory stages and, their concerns were not considered. Other noticeable effects included increased incidences of elder abuse.