Jeanmarie Q. Anig
Dinas National High School
Juvey R. Mustapha
Dinas National High School
Abstract
This research has been made to identify the impact of parents’ polygamy practices on students learning at school. It was recorded that twenty students come from Polygamous families in one of the secondary schools in Dinas. In doing such, this study utilized a qualitative research design, specifically phenomenological, which is the most appropriate research design considering its purpose of having an in-depth view of the participants. They were chosen using purposive sampling and were interviewed by the researchers. The data gathered from these participants were thematically coded for analysis. The results showed that most students perceived Polygamy as unjust, sunnah, and considered a sacrifice. Thus, participants revealed that they experience different challenges like anxiety and depression, are mentally and emotionally disturbed, and face competition and jealousy among siblings. It was also discovered that most participants find it hard to deal with the mentioned challenges, which leads them to be at risk of dropping out of school and obtaining low and failing grades. Therefore, the conduct of E – Guide Intervention (refers to effective guidance counseling for students with polygamous parents) should be done to help the students overcome their challenges and impact their school learning. It is recommended that the teachers continue monitoring the student’s learning outcomes in school. The administrators should do a proper intervention and take immediate action to help the students perform better in school. Parents should always care for and monitor their children’s psychological, emotional, mental, and physical aspects.
Keywords: Polygamy; Student; Impact; Learning; Phenomenological Research
References
Adenike, A. 0. (2013). Effects of Family Type on Pupils’ academic achievement. International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. 5 (7) 153-156.
Adenike, A. O (2013). Effects of family type (monogamy or Polygamy) on students’ academic achievement in Nigeria. International Journal of Psychology and Counselling 5(7): 153-156.
Adesehinwa, 0. A. (2013). Effects of Family Type (monogamy or Polygamy) on Pupils’ Academic Achievement in Nigeria.International Journal of Psychology.
Adika, J. A. Family types, and Academic performance: A comparative study of selected secondary school students in two local government areas of Oyo State. Unpublished M. Ed Dissertation, University of Ilorin (1987).
Akomolafe, M. J., Olorunfem, 0. &Abiola, F. (2011). Impact of Family Type on Secondary School Academic Achievement:European Journal of Educational Studies. Volume 3 No 3.Ozean Publications.
Alkrenawi, A. &Solin- Nevo, V. (2006). Success and Failure among Polygamous Families: The Experience of Wives, Husband, and Children; Family process. Edo State: Ibadan
Al-Krenawi, A., Graham, J., Slonim-Nevo, V. (2002). Mental health aspects of Arab-Israeli adolescents from polygamous versus monogamous families. Journal of Social Psychology, 142(4) 446-460.
Al-Krenawi, A., & Lightman, E. S. (2000). Learning achievement, social adjustment, and family conflict among Bedouin-Arab children from polygamous and monogamous families. Journal of Social Psychology,140(3), 345-355.
Arnett, J. J. (2007). International Encyclopedia of Adolescence Volume 1, A-J. New York:Routledge.
Bamgbade, E. O., & Saloviita, T. (2014). School Performance of Children from Monogamous and Polygamous Families in Nigeria. Journal of Black Studies, 45(7), 620-634.
Bani, L. & Pati, H., (2015). The Role of Spouses under Islamic Family Law. International Affairs and Global Strategy www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-574X (Paper) ISSN 2224-8951 (Online) Vol.37, 2015
Braun, V. & Clarke, V. (2012) Thematic analysis. In H. Cooper, P. M. Camic, D. L. Long, A. T. Panter, D. Rindskopf, & K. J. Sher (Eds), APA handbook of research methods in psychology, Vol. 2: Research designs: Quantitative, qualitative, neuropsychological, and biological (pp. 57-71). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3, 77–101. doi:10.1191/ 1478088706qp063oa
Brock, R. L., & Lawrence, E. (2011). Marriage as a risk factor for internalizing disorders: Clarifying scope and specificity. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology,79 (5), 577–589
Campbell, A. (2005). How have policy approaches to Polygamy responded to women’s experiences and rights? An international comparative analysis: Final report for Status of Women Canada. Available online: https:// papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_ id=1360230
Cohen, L., Manion, L. & Morrison, K. (2007). Research Methods in Education.6th edition.London:Routledge.
Demirtepe-Saygili, D. (2020). Stress, Coping, and Social Media Use. In M. Desjarlais (Ed.), The Psychology and Dynamics Behind Social Media Interactions (pp. 241-267). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9412-3.ch010
Ebrahim, Lingga, Boquia, & Samama (2017). Women in Polygynous Marriages: Their Perceptions and Experiences. Philippine Journal of Psychology, L, 2017, 50 (1), 27-45. Copyright @ 2017 Psychological Association of The Philippines.
Elbedour, H. J. M., Morad, M. & Abu-Bader, S. H. (2003). Parent-Adolescent Conflict and its Resolution in Monogamous and Polygamous Families in Southern Israel. The Scientific World Journal. 3 (3)1249-1269.
Elbedour, S., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Caridine, C., & Abu-Saad, H. (2002). The effect of polygamous marital structure on behavioral, emotional, and academic adjustment in children: A comprehensive review of the literature. Child and Family Psychology Review, 5(4), 555-271.
Elbedour, S., Onwuegebuzie, A. J., Caridine, C. & Abu-Saad, H. (2005). The Effects of Polygamous Marital Structure on Behavioural, Emotional and Academic Adjustments in Children: A Comprehensive Review of Literature. Washington: Sage.
Elbedour, S., Bart, W., Hektner, J. (2007). The relationship between monogamous/polygamous family structure and the mental health of Bedouin-Arab adolescents. Journal of Adolescence, 30, 213-230.
Feda, K. (2008). Three Essays on Education in Oromia. America: American University Library.
Goodwin, R. (1999). Personal relationships across cultures. London: Routledge. Hassouneh-Phillips, D. Polygamy and wife abuse: A qualitative study of Muslim women in America. Health Care for Women International, (2001) 22, 735–748.
Hoover-Dempsey, K. V., Walker, M. T., Sandler, H. M., Whetsel, D., Green, C. L., Wilkens, A. &Closson, K. (2005). Why do Parents Become Involved? Research Findings and Implications. Element School Journal. 106 (2)105-130.
Igwesi, B. N. (2003). Comparative study of the academic achievement of students from monogamous and polygamous families in Offa, Kwara State.
Jason D. Berkowitz, Beneath the Veil of Mormonism: Uncovering the … 615, 616 (2007).
Lawuo, E., Machumu, H., & Kimaro, A. (2015). Uncovered coping strategies adopted by children living in homes with marital conflicts for their own survival. Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.6, No.18, 2015 114
Lloyd-Sherlock, P. (2000) ‘Old age and poverty in developing countries: new policy challenges’ World Development 28(12): 2157–2168.
Lloyd-Sherlock, P., Barrientos, A., Moller, V. and Saboia, J. (2012) ‘Pensions, poverty and well-being in later life: comparative research from South Africa and Brazil’ Journal of Aging Studies 26(3): 243–252.
Nyako, K. (2010). Parental Home Involvement. The Missing Link in Adolescent’s Academic Achievement. Educational Research. 1 (9) 340-344.
Nyako, K. (2011). “Parental School Involvement: the case of Ghana”. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies.2 (5) 378-38.
Schutt, R. K. (2006). Investigating the social world: The process and practice of research (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage. Robinson R.S. (2014) Purposive Sampling. In: Michalos A.C. (eds) Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-being Research. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5_2337
Shemsu Rediy1*, Belay Tefera2 (2020). A Family-Based Behavioral Intervention to Enhance Family Communication and Family Cohesion among Siblings in Polygamous Family. Clinical and Experimental Psychology, Vol.6, Issue 5, (230)
Thobejane, T.D. & Flora, T (2014, December). An exploration of polygamous marriages: A worldview. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 5, 27.
Valsiner, J. (1989). Organization of children’s social development in polygamic families. In J. Valsiner (Ed.), Child development in cultural context (pp. 67–86). Toronto, Canada: Hogrefe and Huber.
Valsiner, J. (2000). Culture and human development. London: Sage Publications.
Zahidul, M. (2014). Interfaith Marriage in Islam and Present Situation, Global Journal of Politics and Law Research Vol.2, No.1, pp. 36-47, European Centre For Research Training and Development UK (www.ea-journals.org)
