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SAMUEL O. EBIMGBO; OSCAR N. ATUMAH; UZOMA O. OKOYE

Published in 2018; Volume:ixx No: 2 Article Number: 8

Although the population of Nigerians 60 years and above is on increase, studies depicting the adequacy of social support available to this segment of population are lacking. This present study attempts to fill this significant gap. Adequate social support enables older adults achieve and maintain a sense of well-being and satisfaction in life. Modernization theory was adopted as the theoretical framework for the study. Questionnaire, in-depth interview and focus group discussion were used to collect data from 568 respondents. The finding of the study show that social support receives by older adults from various support networks was inadequate. The study therefore recommends for social policies that address all-inclusive social welfare, security and protection for older adults.

POLICY IMPLICATION INADEQUATE SOCIAL SUPPORT