Intimate partner violence against women (IPV) is a critical social problem in developing countrie... more Intimate partner violence against women (IPV) is a critical social problem in developing countries like Ethiopia. However, little research has been done to investigate the extent of the problem and the society’s attitude in South Wollo and East Gojjam Zones of Amhara Region. This study investigates women’s decision making participation in household matters, physical and sexual abuse, and attitude towards wife beating using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings show that women are deprived of their decision making rights, physical and sexual abuse of women are highly prevalent and are considered as ‘normal’ part of marital relationship. Majority of participants (66 %) support wife beating and statistically significant higher proportion of women support wife beating than their male counterparts. The findings indicate that women are experiencing high levels of intimate partner violence in the domestic sphere. Therefore, this issue should be a critical concern for soci...
The period of adolescence is one of the most important developmental periods in human life span. ... more The period of adolescence is one of the most important developmental periods in human life span. It is a very sensitive and vulnerable period to be affected easily by both positive and negative developmental factors. It is said to be the best and the worst developmental period in human life span. This book provides a critical analysis on the psychosocial characteristics of the period, factors that enhance desirable development, challenges and potential risky behaviors in relation to the period. On top of these, the book presents activities to be undertaken by adolescents themselves, family, peers, teachers and significant others to guide adolescents in the positive direction so that they will grow to be resourceful adult members of a society. Therefore, the book provides invaluable information especially for teachers, students, researchers, policy makers and practitioners in social, health, education and family sciences and other related fields. The book is also very useful for pare...
Ethiopia is a country of many ethnic groups with different cultures. Each ethnic group has tradit... more Ethiopia is a country of many ethnic groups with different cultures. Each ethnic group has traditional practices transmitted from past generations and likely to be passed to the next. This study assessed the type, prevalence, magnitude and context of harmful traditional practices and violence against women as well as the knowledge and attitude of the people towards these practices in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia.Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from respondents. The results reveal that early marriage, female genital mutilation, violence against women, and food prohibition for children and pregnant women are widely practiced in the region. Though the residents have appreciable knowledge on the harmful consequences of these practices and they support less for their continuation, harmful traditional practices and violence against women are highly prevalent in the region. Thus, concerted efforts of stakeholders are suggested for behavioral change interventions to eradicat...
Early marriage has profound physical, intellectual, psychological and emotional impacts and reduc... more Early marriage has profound physical, intellectual, psychological and emotional impacts and reduces educational opportunities and the chance for personal growth for both boys and girls. This study investigated the prevalence of early marriage in South Wollo and East Gojjam zones of the Amhara Region in Ethiopia. Data were collected from 769 respondents (476 females and 293 males) who were randomly selected from two zones. Structured questionnaires, focus groups and in-depth interviews were used for data collection. Percentages and Chi-square were used for analysis. The results revealed that early marriage is prevalent in the study areas. Its incidence was higher in East Gojjam(87%) than South Wollo(80%) and much higher for females (83%) than males (17%). Early marriage experience across age cohorts shows a revival of the practice. Hence, legal campaigns against early marriage that allow full community participation are recommended.
Intimate partner violence against women (IPV) is a critical social problem in developing countrie... more Intimate partner violence against women (IPV) is a critical social problem in developing countries like Ethiopia. However, little research has been done to investigate the extent of the problem and the society’s attitude in South Wollo and East Gojjam Zones of Amhara Region. This study investigates women’s decision making participation in household matters, physical and sexual abuse, and attitude towards wife beating using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings show that women are deprived of their decision making rights, physical and sexual abuse of women are highly prevalent and are considered as ‘normal’ part of marital relationship. Majority of participants (66 %) support wife beating and statistically significant higher proportion of women support wife beating than their male counterparts. The findings indicate that women are experiencing high levels of intimate partner violence in the domestic sphere. Therefore, this issue should be a critical concern for soci...
The period of adolescence is one of the most important developmental periods in human life span. ... more The period of adolescence is one of the most important developmental periods in human life span. It is a very sensitive and vulnerable period to be affected easily by both positive and negative developmental factors. It is said to be the best and the worst developmental period in human life span. This book provides a critical analysis on the psychosocial characteristics of the period, factors that enhance desirable development, challenges and potential risky behaviors in relation to the period. On top of these, the book presents activities to be undertaken by adolescents themselves, family, peers, teachers and significant others to guide adolescents in the positive direction so that they will grow to be resourceful adult members of a society. Therefore, the book provides invaluable information especially for teachers, students, researchers, policy makers and practitioners in social, health, education and family sciences and other related fields. The book is also very useful for pare...
Ethiopia is a country of many ethnic groups with different cultures. Each ethnic group has tradit... more Ethiopia is a country of many ethnic groups with different cultures. Each ethnic group has traditional practices transmitted from past generations and likely to be passed to the next. This study assessed the type, prevalence, magnitude and context of harmful traditional practices and violence against women as well as the knowledge and attitude of the people towards these practices in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia.Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from respondents. The results reveal that early marriage, female genital mutilation, violence against women, and food prohibition for children and pregnant women are widely practiced in the region. Though the residents have appreciable knowledge on the harmful consequences of these practices and they support less for their continuation, harmful traditional practices and violence against women are highly prevalent in the region. Thus, concerted efforts of stakeholders are suggested for behavioral change interventions to eradicat...
Early marriage has profound physical, intellectual, psychological and emotional impacts and reduc... more Early marriage has profound physical, intellectual, psychological and emotional impacts and reduces educational opportunities and the chance for personal growth for both boys and girls. This study investigated the prevalence of early marriage in South Wollo and East Gojjam zones of the Amhara Region in Ethiopia. Data were collected from 769 respondents (476 females and 293 males) who were randomly selected from two zones. Structured questionnaires, focus groups and in-depth interviews were used for data collection. Percentages and Chi-square were used for analysis. The results revealed that early marriage is prevalent in the study areas. Its incidence was higher in East Gojjam(87%) than South Wollo(80%) and much higher for females (83%) than males (17%). Early marriage experience across age cohorts shows a revival of the practice. Hence, legal campaigns against early marriage that allow full community participation are recommended.
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