Gender and Coping Strategy as Predictors of Empty Nest Syndrome among Midlife to Late Adults in South East Nigeria

  • Michael Arinze Ezeh Enugu State University of Science and Technology
  • Ejike A. Okonkwo Enugu State University of Science and Technology
  • Ifeoma Loveleen Nwagbo Enugu State University of Science and Technology
  • Nneoma Nweke-Uko Enugu State University of Science and Technology
  • Pamela A Ogbozor Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Keywords: Coping Strategy, Empty Nest Syndrome, Late Adult

Abstract

 This research examined gender and coping strategy as predictors of empty nest syndrome among midlife to late adults in south east Nigeria. Using a cross-sectional design, a total of 248 (male = 73, female = 175) participants were selected from government agencies in Enugu state. The average age of respondents was 55.96 years (SD = 5.27, ranging from 51-62 years). Two hypotheses were formulated and tested using hierarchical multiple regression analysis. Results of the study revealed that gender had no significant relationship with Empty nest syndrome. While coping strategy (acceptance) had significant negative relationship with empty nest syndrome (β = -.14, p< .05). The findings were interpreted in line with extant literature, and the implications for clinical practice and research were highlighted.

Published
2021-10-11
How to Cite
Ezeh, M. A., Okonkwo, E. A., Nwagbo, I. L., Nweke-Uko, N., & Ogbozor, P. A. (2021). Gender and Coping Strategy as Predictors of Empty Nest Syndrome among Midlife to Late Adults in South East Nigeria. ESUT JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, 6(3). Retrieved from https://esutjss.com/index.php/ESUTJSS/article/view/87
Issue
Vol 6 No 3 (2021)
Section
Articles

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