Articles · Vol. 17 No. 2 (2013): African Sociological Review · Pages 100 - 116

Land use correlates of street children in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Vol. 17 · 2013 No. 2 African Sociological Review ASR

Abstract

Following the observation of increasing incidence of street children phenomenon in Nigerian urban centers, this study examines the relationship between land use and street children in Ogbomoso. Data on incidence of street children were obtained through the method of direct counting which was done on four different days of the week within defined Data Delineated Areas (DDAs) purposively selected across the residential zones of the city. The study employs z scores to compare the intensity of the problem across the selected DDAs. Data were also analyzed using pie chart, bar chart, graph and percentages. The study reveals that the incidence and categories of street children varies with land uses. It recommends, therefore that urban planners, governments as well as individuals have roles to play in proffering solutions to the menace. It also calls for more research works on the problem of street children.

Land use correlates of street children in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Suite à l’observation de l’incidence croissante de la rue phénomène des enfants dans les centres urbains du Nigeria, cette étude examine la relation entre l’utilisation des terres et les enfants des rues dans Ogbomoso. Les données sur l’incidence des enfants des rues ont été obtenues par la méthode de comptage direct qui a été fait sur quatre jours différents de la semaine dans les zones définies données délimitées choisis à dessein dans les zones résidentielles de la ville. L’étude emploie z-scores pour comparer l’intensité du problème à travers les DDA sélectionnés. Les données ont également été analysées à l’aide camembert, histogramme, graphique et pourcentages. L’étude révèle que l’incidence et les catégories d’enfants des rues varie avec l’utilisation des terres. Il recommande donc que les planificateurs urbains, les gouvernements ainsi que les individus ont un rôle à jouer dans proférer des solutions à la menace. Il appelle également à plus de travaux de recherche sur le problème des enfants des rues. 

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street children land use child hawkers child beggars

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