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Brief report

Changing perspectives in the extended family system in nigeria: Implications for family dynamics and counselling

Pages 253-257 | Published online: 27 Sep 2007
 

Abstract

The extended family system in Nigeria had in time past provided support structures for the Nigerian people. Today, Nigeria as a society has witnessed severe changes in the extended family system. This paper addresses issues connected with the extended family system in the Nigerian cultural setting before the influx of the extraneous forces as well as changes within the broader Nigerian society.

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