Department of Sociology, Covenant University, P.M.B. 1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. E-mail: edeworpat@yahoo.com Tel: +234(0)8055269434 Fax: 1-610-840-1892

 DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: January 25, 1959, Oleh, Isoko South LGA, Delta State.
 NATIONALITY: Nigerian.
 MARITAL STATUS: Married.
 NUMBER OF CHILDERN: Two.
 NAME AND ADDRESS OF SPOUSE: Mrs. Kehinde Omolara Edewor,
 Molubi Villa, 276 Adeboye Road,
 Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria

B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
1. Academic Qualifications/Institutions Attended (with Dates):

(a) B.Sc. (Hons) Sociology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, July, 1984.
(b) M.Sc. Sociology (Demography), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, October, 1986.
(c) Ph.D Sociology (Demography), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, June 28, 2001.

2. Awards and Distinctions:

(a) Commendation by the International Sociological Association (ISA) for performance in a world wide competition for young sociologists in 1989.

(b) A N650,000.00 research grant awarded by Population Research Fund (PRF) – a Federal Government/World Bank assisted project coordinated by NISER. November, 1995.

(b) A US$3,000 research grant awarded by CODESRIA (The Small Grants Programme for Thesis Writing, 1996 round) towards the completion of Ph.D degree.

C. MEMBERSHIP OF AND REGISTRATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES:
(a) Member, Population Association of Nigeria (PAN).
(b) Member, Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA).
(c) Member, Union for African Population Studies (UAPS).
(d) Member, International Sociological Association (ISA).
(e) Member, International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP).
(f) Member, International Society for Quality of Life Studies (ISQOLS).
(g) Member, International Institute of Sociology (IIS).

D. PUBLICATIONS:
1. Thesis/Dissertation:
(a) P. A. Edewor, “Family background and desired family size among the undergraduates: A case study of University of Ibadan”. Unpublished B.Sc. project, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. June, 1984. Pp 1 – 52.
(b) P. A. Edewor, “Social background factors in family size ideals: A case study of University of Ibadan female undergraduates.” Unpublished M.Sc. dissertation, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. September, 1986. Pp 1 – 190.
(c) P. A. Edewor, “Fertility and the value of children among the Isoko of Delta State, Nigeria.” Unpublished Ph.D thesis, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. June 2001. Pp 1 – 412.

1. Books:
1. O. Y. Oyeneye, O. O. Oyesiku, P. A. Edewor; (eds.) (1993) Nigerian Culture and Citizenship Education, Lagos: Maokus Publishers.
2. P. A. Edewor, et al., (1990) Everyboby’s Guide to the Nigerian Census. The Population Association of Nigeria (PAN).
3. M. O. Shoremi, P. A. Edewor , O. A. Olutayo (eds.) (1999) The Science of Society: A Sociological Introduction. Ago-Iwoye: CESAP.

2. Monographs: Not Applicable.

3. Journal Articles:
4. O. Y. Oyeneye, P. A. Edewor, (1999) “Social Life and problems of
Liberian Refugees in Nigeria: An exploratory study of the refugee camp in
Oru, Ogun State, southwest Nigeria” African Population Studies, Vol.14,
No. 1. Pp. 97-105.

5. P. A. Edewor (2002) “Towards enhancing the quality of life in Africa:
Challenges, problems and prospects”, Aiyebayo: Babcock Journal of
Historical and International Studies, Vol. 1. Pp. 24-38.

6. P. A. Edewor (2002) “Perception of the role of music in Church” Orisun:
Journal of Religion and Human Values, Vol. 1, No. 1, Pp. 34-50.

7. P. A. Edewor, (2006) “The influence of religion on contraception and
fertility” Insight: Journal of Religious Studies.

8. P. A. Edewor, (2006) “Changing perceptions of the value of daughters and girls’ education among the Isoko of Nigeria” African Population Studies. Vol. 21, No. 1.

5. Papers Accepted for Publication (with Letters of Acceptance):
9. P. A. Edewor, (forthcoming) “Residential segregation in Nigerian cities”
In: Ravinder S. Sandhu and Jasmeet Sandhu (eds.) Segregation in
Globalizing Cities: Interface of Global Context and Local Structures in
Developing Countries, New Delhi: Sage.

4. Contribution to Books:
10. P. A. Edewor (1999) “Basic methods of social research” In: M. O.
Shoremi, P. A. Edewor, O. A. Olutayo (eds.) The Science of Society: A
Sociological Introduction. Ago-Iwoye: CESAP. Pp. 36-51.

11. P. A. Edewor (1999) “Changes in the labour value of children in the
agrarian Isoko community of Delta State, Nigeria”. In: S. F. Adedoyin and
D. O. Torimiro (eds.) Rural Children and the Future Food Security of
Nigeria, Ago-Iwoye: CIAP. Pp. 220-230.

12. P. A. Edewor (2003) “Basic concepts in culture” In: P. A. Dopamu et al
(eds.) African Culture, Modern Science and Religious Thought, Ilorin:
African Centre for Religions and the Sciences (ACRS).

13. A. Ola-Aluko and P. A. Edewor (2002) “Women, culture and the
African society” In: D. Akintunde and H. Labeodan (eds.) Women
and the Culture of Violence in Traditional Africa, Ibadan: Safer.
Pp. 17- 27.

14. P. A. Edewor (1993) “National identity in the Nigerian society”. In: O. Y.
Oyeneye, O. O. Oyesiku, P. A. Edewor (eds.) Nigerian Culture and Citizenship
Education. Lagos: Maokus Publishers. Pp. 173-188.

15. P. A. Edewor (1993) “Rights and Obligations” In: O.Y. Oyeneye, O. O. Oyesiku,
P. A. Edewor (eds.). Nigerian Culture and Citizenship Education. Lagos: Maokus
Publishers. Pp. 150-159.

16. P. A. Edewor (1997) “Rights, obligations and national identity in Nigerian society”. In: O. O. Odugbemi et al, (eds.) Essentials of General Studies: Culture, Agriculture, Computer. Ago-Iwoye: CESAP. Pp. 396-414.

17. P. A. Edewor (2001) “Perceptions of the value of children among the Ijebu-Yoruba.” In: O. O. Olubomehin (ed.) The Ijebu of western Nigeria: A historical and socio-cultural study. Ibadan: College Press and Publishers Ltd. Pp. 102-113.

18. P. A. Edewor (2000) “Focus Group Discussion.” In: O. O. Odugbemi and O. O. Oyesiku (eds.) Research Methods in Social and Management Sciences, Ago-Iwoye: CESAP. Pp. 92-105.

19. P. A. Edewor and S. O. Kajola (2000) “Measurement and measurement methodology”. In: O. O. Odugbemi and O. O. Oyesiku (eds.) Research Methods in Social and Management Sciences, Ago-Iwoye: CESAP. Pp 132-154.

20. P. A. Edewor (2002) “African economic structure.” In: M. O. Shoremi and A. A. Oyekunle (eds.) The Social Structure of Contemporary African Societies, Ibadan: Kraft Books. Pp. 92-105.

21. P. A. Edewor and E. A. Sokefun (2002) “Corruption in Nigeria: A socio-cultural perspective.” In: J.A. Sokefun (ed.) Issues in Corruption and the Law in Nigeria. Ago-Iwoye: Faculty of Law, Olabisi Onabanjo University. Pp 73-93.

7. Published Conference Proceedings:
22. P. A. Edewor (1988) “The use of census data in development planning.” In: PAN Conference proceedings; Towards a Viable National Headcount: The Road to1991.

23. P. A. Edewor (1989) “Social justice, ethnicity and national integration: Lessons for the Nigerian Third Republic” In: NASA Conference Proceedings; Social Justice, National Integration and the Third Republic. Pp. 40-49.

24. P. A. Edewor (1990) “An examination of the nature of population statistics in Nigeria.” In: PAN Conference Proceedings; Population Information, Education and Communication. Pp. 51-61.

25. P. A. Edewor and N. Alliyu (1995) “Sociocultural factors in HIV/AIDS transmission in Nigeria.” In: NASA Conference Proceedings; Nigeria at Crossroads: Which way out? Pp. 84-85.

8. Technical Reports:
1. P. A. Edewor, (with I. A. Ademiluyi and G. Okosun as research associates) (1997) “The value of children as a determinant of reproductive behaviour in Ogun State.” A research report submitted to Population Research Fund (PRF) – A Federal Government/World Bank Assisted Project coordinated by NISER.

9. Manuscripts submitted for Publication:
1. P. A. Edewor (2005) “Old-age security expectation in a Nigerian ethnic group.” African Sociological Review.

2. P. A. Edewor and Y. A. Ola-Aluko “Social Anthropology.” In: P. O. Adesemowo et al (eds.) Introduction to Industrial and Labour Relations. Ago-Iwoye: CESAP.

3. P. A. Edewor “Review Essay: African Cities.” Current Sociology.

4. P. A. Edewor and S. Adegoke “Population problems in Africa.” In: P. A.
Edewor et al (eds.) Issues in Contemporary Social Problems. Ago-Iwoye:
Olabisi Onabanjo University Press.

5. P. A. Edewor “Homelessness among children and youth in Lagos,
Nigeria.” American Behavioral Scientist.