ODEY PRIM

ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS MOTIVATING ADULTS PARTICIPATION IN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IN JOS SOUTH LOCAL

GOVERNMENT AREA, PLATEAU STATE.
JOSEPH EBANGNE ODEY

UJ/2018/ED/ 0093
JULY 2024.
i
ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS MOTIVATING ADULTS’ PARTICIPATION IN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IN JOS SOUTH LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AREA PLATEAU STATE.
JOSEPH EBANGNE ODEY

UJ/2018/ED/ 0093
A project submitted to the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS,
Faculty of Education, University of Jos in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the award of Bachelor Degree in Adult Education.
JULY, 2024
ii
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this work is the product of my own research efforts, undertaken under
the supervision of Dr. Idowu Hammed Kuye and has not been presented elsewhere for the
award of a degree or certificate. All sources have been duly distinguished and appropriately
acknowledged.
______________________________
JOSEPH EBANGNE ODEY
UJ/2018/ED/0093
iii
CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the project by Joseph Ebangne Odey (UJ/2018/ED/0093) was carried
out under my supervision
______________________________ _________________________
DR. IDOWU HAMMED KUYE DATE
Project Supervisor
______________________________
___________________________
PROF. THERESA GYANG DATE
Head of Department, Educational Foundations
______________________________
___________________________
PROF. JOSEPH M. MUSA DATE
Dean, Faculty of Education
__________________________
___________________________
iv
EXTERNAL EXAMINER DATE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
It will be no doubt an act of ingratitude if I fail to acknowledge the efforts of these
individuals who both in cash and kind contributed in the actualisation of this project. I
would like to express my deepest gratitude to my project supervisor, Dr. Idowu Hammed
Kuye, for his invaluable guidance and support throughout this project.
To my late father, Mr. Daniel Okweche Odey, your memory continues to inspire me
everyday am profoundly grateful to my mother, Regina Odey Onyamu, for her unwavering
love and encouragement. Special thanks to my siblings for their constant support, and to my
wife and kids for their patience, understanding, and love during my studies. I also extend my
heartfelt thanks to all those who have assisted me in any capacity during my academic
journey.
v
DEDICATION
This work is dedicated to God Almighty the giver of wisdom, for his infinite mercy and love
in guiding me throughout the period of my studies.
vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS PAGE
TITLE PAGE i
DECLARATION ii
CERTIFICATION iii
DEDICATION iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
ABSTRACT vii
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1
vii
1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM 9
1.3 AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY - 10
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 10
1.5 THEORETICAL/CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK 11
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 12
1.7 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 13
1.8 OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF TERMS 13
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELEVANT LITERATURES
2.1 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK 15
2.2 FACTORS MOTIVATING ADULT PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES 17
2.3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES 20
CHAPTER THREE
METHOD AND PROCEDURE
3.1 RESEARCH DESIGN 25
3.2 POPULATION AND SAMPLE 25

viii
3.2.1 Population 25
3.2.2 Sample
25
3.3 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES 26
3.4 INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION 26
3.5 VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF INSTRUMENT 27
3.5.1 Validity of Instrument 27
3.5.2 Reliability of Instrument 27
3.6 PROCEDURE FOR DATA COLLECTION 27
3.7 METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS 27
CHAPTER FOUR
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 RESULTS 29
4.2 DISCUSSION 29
4.2.1 Arithmetic Mean (Average) 29
4.2.2 Standard Deviation 30
ix
4.2.3 Comparing the Results across Locations 30
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS 32
5.2 CONCLUSION 33
5.3 RECOMMENDATIONS 34
5.4 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY 35
5.5 SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDIES 36
5.6 CONTRIBUTIONS OF KNOWLEDGE 36
REFERENCES 38
x
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the factors motivating adult participation in community development
programmes, encompassing theoretical foundations, strategies, challenges, and impacts,
while identifying existing gaps in research and practice. Grounded in key theories such as
Empowerment Theory, Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), and Social Capital
Theory, the study highlights the evolution and trends in community engagement, including
participatory approaches, sustainability goals, and social innovation. Through a
comprehensive literature review, this research identifies critical strategies and approaches
like participatory planning, capacity building, and the enhancement of social capital as
essential for effective community development. However, challenges such as socio-
economic constraints, cultural sensitivity, and structural barriers remain significant
obstacles. The study underscores the positive impacts of community development
xi
programmes, including empowerment, economic development, and social cohesion,
supported by successful case studies from Kenya, Brazil, and India as well Nigeria. Despite
these advancements, gaps persist in areas such as long-term impact assessment, scalability,
technology integration, policy support, intersectional approaches, and economic
sustainability.By addressing these gaps, the project aims to contribute to more resilient,
empowered, and sustainable communities globally. The findings emphasize the importance
of collective action and shared responsibility, echoing the proverbs "It takes a village to raise
a child" and "Many hands make light work," underscoring the necessity of community
collaboration for achieving enduring development outcomes.
xii

ODEY PRIM

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

ODEY PRIM

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

ODEY PRIM

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS MOTIVATING ADULTS PARTICIPATION IN

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IN JOS SOUTH LOCAL

JOSEPH EBANGNE ODEY

JOSEPH EBANGNE ODEY

A project submitted to the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS,

Faculty of Education, University of Jos in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

the award of Bachelor Degree in Adult Education.

out under my supervision

It will be no doubt an act of ingratitude if I fail to acknowledge the efforts of these

in guiding me throughout the period of my studies.

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1

1.3 AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY - 10

1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 10

1.5 THEORETICAL/CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK 11

1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 12

1.7 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 13

1.8 OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF TERMS 13

2.1 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK 15

2.2 FACTORS MOTIVATING ADULT PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY

2.3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES 20

3.2 POPULATION AND SAMPLE 25

3.3 SAMPLING TECHNIQUES 26

3.4 INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION 26

3.5 VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF INSTRUMENT 27

3.5.1 Validity of Instrument 27

3.5.2 Reliability of Instrument 27

3.6 PROCEDURE FOR DATA COLLECTION 27

3.7 METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS 27

4.2.1 Arithmetic Mean (Average) 29

4.2.2 Standard Deviation 30

5.4 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY 35

5.5 SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDIES 36

5.6 CONTRIBUTIONS OF KNOWLEDGE 36

programmes, encompassing theoretical foundations, strategies, challenges, and impacts,

Empowerment Theory, Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), and Social Capital

participatory approaches, sustainability goals, and social innovation. Through a

essential for effective community development. However, challenges such as socio-

economic constraints, cultural sensitivity, and structural barriers remain significant

obstacles. The study underscores the positive impacts of community development

technology integration, policy support, intersectional approaches, and economic

collaboration for achieving enduring development outcomes.

You might also like