ABSTRACT

This study investigated the influence of communication on attitude towards mother-in-law among female married adults in Lagos Metropolis.

In carrying out the study, four null hypotheses were postulated to provide direction. The study consisted of one hundred randomly selected samples. The instrument used for data collection was a self-designed questionnaire by the researcher of a 4 point Likert format. Both one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Independent t-test Statistical Techniques were used for data analysis. The results of the analysis showed that:

1.     Communication style does not have a significant influence on the attitude of daughter-in-law towards their mother-in-law.

2.     Cultural background does not have a significant influence on the attitude of daughter-in-law towards their mother-in-law.

3.     Educational background does not have a significant influence on the attitude of daughter-in-law towards their mother-in-law.

4.     Ethnic background has a significant influence on the attitude of daughter-in-law towards their mother-in-law.