The Quality of Life of Male Single-Parent Families in the Central Region of Ghana

The study investigated the quality of life of male single-parent families in the Central Region of Ghana. The study used the evaluative survey design. Using a multi-stage sampling procedure, 300 male single-parents were selected for the study. Structured questionnaire and interview schedule were used to collect the data. The Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) (Version 16.0) software was used to generate frequency distribution tables to analyse the data. The study revealed that family survival; improved lifestyle; satisfactory living standards; situations changed; and improved living standards were the key indicators of quality of life. The majority of the respondents rated their achievement of the indicators as high or very high. With appropriate managerial strategies, male single-parents could perform all roles at home and improve the quality of their lives. It was recommended that the Ghana Statistical Service in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) and the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) should conduct quality of life surveys in the region to create awareness of the indicators of quality of life. Family specialists should collaborate with the local government authorities to embark on outreach programmes, seminars and workshops to educate male single-parent families on how managerial strategies can improve their lives.