Managerial Strategies for Improving the Quality of Life of Male Single-Parent Families in the Central Region of Ghana

Abstract

The study investigated the managerial strategies for improving the quality of life of male single-parent families in the Central Region. The study used the descriptive and evaluative survey designs. Using a multi-stage sampling procedure, 300 male single-parents were selected for the study. Pretested structured questionnaire and interview schedule were used to collect the data. The Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) (Version 16.0) software was used to analyse the data to generate frequency distribution tables, bar charts and binary logistic regression. Kaiser’s criterion or Eigen value rule was used to decide on the number of factors to extract. Pearson’s correlation was also used to assess the correlation among the indicators of quality of life. The major findings of the study were: the performance of instrumental and expressive roles had affected aspects of respondents’ lives; the major challenges faced by the respondents included time constraints, fatigue/tiredness and loneliness; and respondents employed different managerial strategies for managing their households. It was recommended that outreach programmes could be organized by governmental and non-governmental organizations for male single-parents to equip them with appropriate managerial strategies for effective management of challenges to improve the quality of their lives. The central government should conduct quality of life surveys in the Central Region to generate data on indicators of quality of life that can be used to create awareness among all stakeholders.