Family Living

Topic 6 of 25 in the JAMB Home Economics syllabus.

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Section: HOME MANAGEMENT

What this topic covers

  • a.
  • Definition and types of family
  • i. Advantages and disadvantages of family types
  • ii. Functions of the family
  • iii. The family life cycle.
  • b.
  • Family relationships
  • - husband/wife relationship, parent/child relationship, brother/sister or sibling relationships
  • - factors that influence family relationship
  • c.
  • Basic personality profiles
  • - meaning of personality
  • - extroversion, introversion and anxiety/stability
  • d.
  • Adolescents and their problems
  • e.
  • Family crises
  • f.
  • Conflict and conflict resolution
  • g.
  • Human rights
  • i. Meaning of human rights and fundamental human rights
  • ii. Rights of women and children
  • iii. Violation of human rights
  • h.
  • Communication and role of ICT in the
  • Family.
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Source: official JAMB UTME Home Economics syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026.

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