Family Conflicts in Homes: Implications for Home Economics in Delta State

This study explored family conflicts within households and their implications for Home Economics in Delta State. Two research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 154 Home Economics Education lecturers in 3 Colleges of Education in Delta State. The entire population was studied due to its manageable size. The questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection. The questionnaire was structured using a 4-point response scale. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Coefficient alpha and a coefficient of 0.89 was obtained suggesting a high reliability. All 154 copies of the instrument were administered, however only 150 copies were returned after due completion. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation statistics. Findings of the study revealed that family conflicts negatively impact the effectiveness of Home Economics Education in teaching life skills to students. Effective strategies taught in Home Economics for managing and resolving family conflicts in Delta State include; encouraging active listening and open dialogue; promoting activities that require collaboration; and engaging students in role-playing exercises etc. The study recommended among other that schools should offer workshops for parents to learn conflict resolution, budgeting, and family management skills, reinforcing what students are learning in Home Economics.