http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/2008 2001-01-13T05:49:25Z 2001-01-13T05:49:25Z Moges, Mekonnen http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/14728 2022-12-22T05:50:10Z 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z

The Effects Of Single Parenting on Female Adolescents’ Self-Esteem In The Case of Bahir Dar City, Anrs of Ethio-Pia Moges, Mekonnen This study mainly aimed at investigating the effects of single parenting on female adolescents’ self-esteem with particular reference to Belay Zeleke sub-city in Bahir Dar city. In so doing, it posed four research questions that sought to find out the major causes of single parenting, the level of self-esteem of single-parented female adolescents, and the nexus of parenting style with and its effect (as a predictor) on single-parented female adolescents’ self-esteem. In so doing, scale questionnaires (parenting style scale and Rosenberg self-esteem scale) were prepared to collect quantitative data from 132 female adolescents; interviews were held with five single mothers and four single fathers to gather qualitative data. Both descriptive (frequency and per-centage) and inferential (one-sample test, Pearson correlation and regression) analysis were accordingly used to analyze quantitative data, while thematic analysis was employed to analyze qualitative data. The results showed that divorce is the most common cause of single parenthood in Belay Zeleke sub-city. Moreover, single-parented female adolescents in the area were found to have low level of self-esteem. It was further established that single-parented female adolescents’ self-esteem has a significant positive relationship with authoritative parenting style, unlike au-thoritarian or permissive parenting styles. Authoritative parenting was also distinctively found to be a significant predictor of single-parented female adolescents’ self-esteem. It can be, therefore, concluded that the more authoritative single parents become, the more positively they influence their adolescent daughters’ self-esteem, and thus the more self-esteemed their daughters are likely to become. In view of that, forwarded recommendations included easy access to family (di-vorce) therapy, well- adapted professional counseling and training on ways of stimulating the formation of positive self-esteem among single-parented female adolescents, as well as encour-aging and helping single parents develop increased authoritative behaviors in parenting and in their relationships with their adolescent daughters through theory- and research-based interven-tions tailored with the specific context.

2022-12-01T00:00:00Z Surafel, Melsew http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/14703 2022-12-14T09:09:48Z 2017-05-01T00:00:00Z

The Lived Experience Of Female Relaxation Massages Therapists: A Phenomonological Study From Addis Ababa Surafel, Melsew The main purpose of this research was to understand the lived experience of women hydro massage therapist in the case of Addis Ababa, particularly in bole and yeka sub cities administration through qualitative phenomenology study design. It was particularly mean to explore the motives, challenges, opportunities of women participating in massage work and the coping mechanism do women’s use while facing challenges as a hydro massage therapy. Standing from this objective, the study attempted to answer the basic questions of, what is the overall lived experience of female hydro massage therapist. Specifically what are the driving factors that force females to engage in a hydro massage therapy? What are the major challenges that affect female massage workers? What are the potential opportunities those females enjoys as a hydro massage worker? And what are the coping mechanisms do women use while facing challenges as a hydro massage therapist? Purposive and quota sampling was used for selection of both the interview participant and the relaxation massage houses. Twelve massage houses were selected with quota from two sub cities study area purposively. Likewise through their female massage workers were selected for in-depth interview for the research purposively. One participant quota was given from each massage house. The data collection was done through individual in-depth interview. Interviewee were twelve female aged 20-31 years, who were participating in the hydro massage work more than two years, ranging from 2-5 years. Major themes were identified and analyzed thematically in line with the research questions. The finding from this study revealed that the major motives that drive women’s to engage in the hydro massage industry are; social, economical, psychological and global motives like peer pressure, poverty, professionalism and communication technology respectively. On the other hand the study revealed that women hydro massage workers have the following challenges, social challenges(education, health, family, media),Sexual challenge (self sexual feeling, un ethical massage dressing instruction, rape, harassment, unwanted touch),Psychological challenge like, isolation, depression and self blame. The major opportunities are economic benefit, marriage engagement benefit, avoiding personal shyness, etc. Based on the finding of the present study multi sectotal response is needed. Recommendations are to be implemented by the government, Nongovernmental organizations, private hydro massage business house owners, parents and communities.

2017-05-01T00:00:00Z Sisay, Demeke http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/14702 2022-12-14T08:58:43Z 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z

The Role of Women in Pastoralist Community in the Case of Awura Woreda, Afar Regional State Sisay, Demeke Pastoralist women invariably engaged in triple gender roles but their growing recognition as a valuable and sustainable livelihood manager remained marginalized. Hence, the issues of pastoralist women become a matter of debate over the globe since they are so vital to provide economic values for other non pastoral groups. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the role of women in pastoralist community in the case of Awura Woreda, Afar Regional State. To this effect, mixed method research of concurrent research strategy utilized for data collection and analysis. The survey questionnaires collected from 196 sampled women selected systematically from 4 kebeles of the study area. FGD and key informant participants selected via purposive and available sampling techniques. Descriptive and inferential statistics applied to analyze the quantitative data. Here, to identify determinants of women’s role in the study area, MLRM has employed. Thus, the proposed study came up with 29-39 women’s age group, married marital status, family size of 3-5 and 6-8 were positive determinants whereas climate variability, drought, inter-conflict, violence, gender relation and social service inaccessibility were negative determinants. These negative determinants were also major challenges. Besides, water inaccessibility, food insecurity, poverty, sexual harassment, killing, absences of government intervention, weak traditional conflict resolution method, absence of decision making power, lack of property rights, seasonal migration with herds, customs or traditions and customary laws were other challenges women faced that hinder their role. Access of property, presence of traditional hillers, availability of government food aid program and NGOs were opportunities women enjoyed that helped to do their roles in the study site. All in all, it could be concluded that pastoralist women of the study setting had immense roles but determined by numerous factors and had faced to dozen of challenges with limited opportunities. This situation would make their life to be gloomy and had serious ramifications on their triple gender roles. Adopt place-based educational planning norms; training and extension support; prepare awareness creation program; improve women’s income-generating potential and acknowledge their roles were recommendations forwarded.

2018-06-01T00:00:00Z Tirualem, Asmama http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/14039 2022-08-23T12:32:40Z 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z

Lived Experience 0f Rape Survivors In War Affected Areas: A Case of Nefas Mewucha Town, South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region Tirualem, Asmama War rape becomes consistent aspect of political and conflict related violence. Globally including Africa, women and girls were raped and victimized by the group of militaries or soldiers. Ethiopia also faced conflict on the northern part of the country with the Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF). The TPLF invaded and controlled many areas of Amhara region including Nefas Mewucha town, Ethiopia. The gang groups raped more than 70 women and girls in Nefas Mewucha within 9 days from 12-21 August 2021. This study was, therefore, aimed to investigate the lived experience of conflict rape survivors of women and girls by taking Nefas Mewucha town as a case in point to fill the gaps. The study employed a qualitative approach and a phenomenological design. Purposive sampling technique was deployed to select 14 study participants. The data was collected from 22-25 May 2022 through in-depth interview. Thematic qualitative data analysis technique was employed to analyze the data. In doing so, the collected data was transcribed, coded, organized and finally analyzed and interpreted qualitatively. The findings of this study showed that there were different natures and ways of war rapes. The gang groups intimidated, beat, humiliated, and raped women at homes, forests, and unoccupied courtyards. The motivation and purposes the war rape perpetrated against girl/women were mostly to revenge, humiliate, cause pain and fear to the people of Amhara. Rape survivors also faced multifaceted and complicated problems and challenges including psychological, health, physical, social, and economic problems. The war rape survivors took copping mechanism to solve their physical, psychological and health problems and survive. They usually go to churches in the morning and evening to reduces their stresses, anxieties, and depressions. In general, the finding of this study revealed that the lived experiences of war rape survivors were very traumatic, tragic, and complicated one. Women and girls lost their hopes and self-confidences and got marginalized and alienated by the community members. Holistic and comprehensive rehabilitation services need to be provided to war rape survivors by the government, NGOs, and the community.

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