ASSESSING THE CAUSES OF MARTIAL INSTABILITY IN INGAWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KATSINA STATE NIGERIA

The study was carried out to highlight the Assessing the Causes of Martial Instability in Ingawa Local Government Area, Katsina State Nigeria. To achieve this, objectives were developed which include to examine the causes of marital instability in Ingawa local government area, Katsina state, examine the consequences of marital instability in Ingawa local government area, Katsina state and recommend ways to reduce marital instability in Ingawa local government area, Katsina state. One of the significance of the study is on the causes of marital instability in Ingawa Local Government, Katsina State, Nigeria, is significant for several reasons. The study will provides a much-needed understanding of the specific factors contributing to marital instability within a rural context, which has often been overlooked in favor of research focused on urban areas. The study adopt descriptive survey research design. The population of the consist four thousand two hundred and ninety six (4,296) and the sample size three and fifty one (351) by using using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table for determining sample size. The findings indicate highlight significant factors contributing to marital instability, its consequences, and proposed solutions. Economic challenges and gender inequality emerged as primary causes of marital instability, alongside cultural practices and lack of effective communication. The consequences are far-reaching, with an increase in single-parent households and emotional and psychological distress, being the most prominent, followed by domestic violence. The study recommended that Introduce skill acquisition initiatives and employment opportunities for men and women to reduce financial stress in households. Empowering couples economically can help mitigate one of the primary causes of marital instability, conduct campaigns to educate the public on the importance of marital stability and the detrimental effects of factors such as infidelity and poor communication. Engage traditional and religious leaders to foster dialogue on family values and stability and finally, Encourage the formation of community support groups where couples can share experiences and learn from each other, creating a network of mutual support that can help alleviate marital pressures. Keywords: Children, Community Support Groups, Economic challenges, Employment opportunities, Family, Gender inequality, Marital Instability, Public awareness campaigns, Skill acquisition, Traditional Values