Sarcouncil Journal of Economics and Business Management
Sarcouncil Journal of Economics and Business Management
An Open access peer reviewed international Journal
Publication Frequency- Monthly
Publisher Name-SARC Publisher
ISSN Online- 2945-3593
Country of origin- PHILIPPINES
Impact factor- 3.1
Language- English
Keywords
- Accounting, Administrative System, Brand Innovation and Brand Management, Business, Management, Business Economics, Business Policy and Strategy, Critical Management Studies, Data Management, Design Management, Economic Management, Educational Management, Emerging Technology
Editors
Dr Hazim Abdul-Rahman
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Applied Sciences
Entessar Al Jbawi
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Multidisciplinary
Rishabh Rajesh Shanbhag
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences
Dr Md. Rezowan ur Rahman
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Biomedical Sciences
Dr Ifeoma Christy
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Entrepreneurship And Business Management
Trend in Economic Empowerment, Financial Security and the Well-Being of Women in Nigeria
Keywords: Economic empowerment, financial security, well-being, women, socio-economic development, small scale businesses, trend, unemployment
Abstract: This study explores the convergence between economic empowerment, financial security and the well-being of women in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Using the qualitative and quantitative research approaches, a sample of 660 women and their caregivers is drawn from Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. The multi-stage sampling technique is used to reach the respondents. Questionnaire and in-depth interviews are instruments for data collection. Data is analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequency tables, while Chi-square (X2) is used to test the significance of relationship in the two hypotheses stated. Findings reveal that access to economic empowerment has resulted in financial independence and improved well-being for women in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. The study recommends that the vulnerable and marginalized members of the society should be considered first in all empowerment programmes
Author
- Ofem N. O
- Department of Social work; University of Calabar Nigeria
- Ogar James Ajor
- Department of Sociology; University of Calabar Nigeria
- Lilian Otu Ubi
- Department of Sociology; University of Calabar Nigeria
- Okpa J. T
- Department of Sociology; University of Calabar Nigeria.