Household structure and living arrangements among older persons in selected West Africa Countries: evidence from demographic and health surveys

Mobolaji, Jacob Wale; Asiazobor, Friday; Akinyemi, Akanni Ibukun

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“…The overall effect is seen in the level of satisfaction with life among older persons. The situation is far worrisome in Nigeria rural communities where basic social amenities and essentials of life are lacking ( Tanyi et al., 2018 ; Mobolaji et al., 2018 ; Agunbiade, 2019 ).…”

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Moderated mediation roles of social connectedness and optimism on emotional intelligence and life satisfaction

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Idemudia

Kareem

2021

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The processes and circumstances underlying the association between emotional intelligence and life satisfaction were investigated among rural older adults. The factor structure of the measures was also assessed to determine their capacity and suitability for use. Participants were 1053 (639 males and 414 females) older adults with a mean age of 71.34 (SD of 7.15) recruited from selected rural communities in southwestern Nigeria. Results of the factor analysis show that the measures are appropriate for use in the study settings. Emotional intelligence significantly predicts life satisfaction as a result of social connectedness among the samples used. Also, the effect holds better among older adults with higher dispositional optimism than those with lower dispositional optimism. The study outcomes underscore the importance of social connectedness and optimism on life satisfaction among older adults in rural communities.

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Moderated mediation roles of social connectedness and optimism on emotional intelligence and life satisfaction

Olasupo

Idemudia

Kareem

2021

Heliyon

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“…This relationship may be linked to the practice of polygyny, having a large family size, and living in clusters which are more prevalent among Muslims and traditionalists compared to the Christians. Existing studies have also argued that older adults with large household sizes or living with others have greater access to support compared to the otherwise groups [ 45 , 46 ].…”

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Complementary support in later life: investigating the gender disparities in patterns and determinants among older adults in South-Western Nigeria

Mobolaji

Akinyemi

2022

BMC Geriatr

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Old-age needs are multifaceted and require multiple support sources, yet caregiving roles for older Nigerians are largely shifted to adult children. However, the children also declining capacity to respond. The extent to which older adults access support from other sources remains under-researched. This study investigates the patterns and determinants of access to complementary supports among older adults in South-Western Nigeria, taking Oyo State as the case study. The study is cross-sectional and utilized primary data of 827 older adults aged ≥ 65 years selected using a multi-stage sampling design. Box plot was used to determine the patterns while multiple ordinary least square regression was used to predict the determinants of access to complementary support. Expressed in percentage, the median complementary support score of older adults in Oyo State was 30 (interquartile range [IQR] = 24) with a slightly higher score for men (median = 32, IQR = 24) compared to women (median = 28, IQR = 20). Access to complementary support was lower for the widow(er)s, the lower socioeconomic group and self-dependent older adults across genders, and for urban women with secondary/higher education compared to the otherwise groups. Increased access to complementary support was significantly associated with primary/no education (β = 4.365; p < 0.01 95% C.I. = 1.511–7.218), affiliation to Islamic/Traditional religion (β = 5.100; p < 0.001; 95% C.I. = 3.000–7.200), rich wealth status (β = 3.315; p < 0.05; 95% C.I. = 0.667–5.963) and depending on both self and children/family for income (β = 5.510; p < 0.05; 95% C.I. = 1.710–9.309) with some gender disparities. However, reduced complementary support was associated with ages 80 years or over (β = -3.649; p < 0.05; 95% C.I. = -6.460 – -0.838) and widowhood (β = -6.285; p < 0.001; 95% C.I. = -8.556 – -4.015). The study suggests the need for welfare plans among professional, social, and religious groups, institutionalised social support systems, and community engagement to escalate welfare support for older adults. It also recommends intensified attention on the more vulnerable groups, especially the widows, childless and lower socioeconomic groups.

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“…The explanatory variables in this study, informed by the existing literature [ 15 , 17 , 29 , 41 , 42 ], encompass family and household structures, including family size (number of living children), current marital status, household wealth status (low, moderate, high), family type (monogamy or polygamy), household living arrangements (living alone, with immediate family, with others), household headship (self, spouse, son/daughter, others), proximity to children/caregivers (far, somewhat close, close), caregivers’ socioeconomic status (low, moderate, high) and family bond (not close, somewhat close, very close). Additionally, other explanatory variables operationalised as covariates include age, level of education, religion, gender, rural–urban place of residence, participation in any economic activity, and sources of income.…”

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“…In traditional African family settings, older individuals are often considered family heads, and evidence suggests that holding this role can be beneficial, as it grants them access to control over household resources [ 29 ]. Family heads typically receive both physical and emotional support from family members.…”

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Unmet Needs for Support in Activities of Daily Living among Older Persons: The Effects of Family and Household Structures in a Low- and Middle-Income Context

Mobolaji

2024

Geriatrics

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The unmet need for assistance in activities of daily living (ADLs) accentuates older persons’ risk of falls, ill health, hospitalisation, and mortality. In Nigeria, the family arrangements through which older persons derive support are changing due to modernisation, migration, and economic challenges. How the family dynamics explain the unmet needs is poorly understood. This study investigates the influence of family and household structures on older persons’ unmet needs in ADLs in southwestern Nigeria. The study analysed the data of 827 older adults aged ≥65 years selected from Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria, using a multi-stage sampling design. Associations were examined using the Poisson–logit hurdle regression model. From the results, 65% of older persons with difficulties had unmet needs in instrumental ADLs and 59% in basic ADLs. Increased unmet needs were associated with older persons living with non-family members (β = 0.19; p < 0.01; 95% C.I. = 0.05–0.32) and widows (β = 0.27; p < 0.01; 95% C.I. = 0.13–0.42). Conversely, unmet needs decreased with higher family size (β = −0.06; p < 0.001; 95% C.I. = −0.08–−0.03), living in rich households (β = −0.29; p < 0.001; 95% C.I. = −0.42–−0.17), not being the household head (β = −0.27; p < 0.001; 95% C.I. = −0.40–−0.15), close family bonds, and proximity to children/caregivers. The study recommends alternative or complementary home-based support mechanisms for seniors with vulnerable family settings in southwestern Nigeria.

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Household structure and living arrangements among older persons in selected West Africa Countries: evidence from demographic and health surveys

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Moderated mediation roles of social connectedness and optimism on emotional intelligence and life satisfaction

Moderated mediation roles of social connectedness and optimism on emotional intelligence and life satisfaction

Complementary support in later life: investigating the gender disparities in patterns and determinants among older adults in South-Western Nigeria

Unmet Needs for Support in Activities of Daily Living among Older Persons: The Effects of Family and Household Structures in a Low- and Middle-Income Context

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