Gaps identified A longitudinal method would allow for increased insight into marital relationships Current study has small sample size, so there is decreased generalizability Future studies in more liberal cities to see if this has an impact on gender roles Key findings Changing gender roles and increased independence in women resulted in increased equality, and women’s empowerment in marriage dynamics, though male figures did have more control in household decisions Family in Nigeria may have problems with this new gender dynamic due to the cultural norms, and differences after migration Some participants’ spouses, after immigration to Canada with family, chose to pursue their careers in Nigeria due to increased opportunities, opting for traveling between Nigeria and Canada, resulting in further change to gender roles in marriages due to increased periods of absence There was initial decrease in social mobility in careers for women due to difficulties integrating into professional careers, as well as lack of recognition of foreign credentials The most prominent reasons for immigration to Canada included better opportunities of education for children, being able to immigrate whole nuclear families, increased safety, and economic opportunities Community organizations Integration timeline Key populations Nigerian immigrant women Key recommendations Location Lethbridge Alberta Open-access – Yes