scholarly journals UTILIZATION OF REMITTANCES ON HOUSE CONSTRUCTION: GROUND REALITIES AT VILLAGE KHOHAR DISTRICT GUJRAT, PUNJAB PAKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 598-606
Author(s):  
Majid Hussain Alias Ghalib Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Umer Hayat ◽  
Abdul Rasheed ◽  
Saif Ullah ◽  
Muhammad Nadir Shahzad
Keyword(s):  
International Migration ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Local Perception ◽  
House Construction ◽  
History Of ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose of the study: This study aims to find out local perception for utilization of remittances on the construction of luxurious houses in Village Khohar. Further, it aims to document the causes of international migration from this village. This study focuses on the chain migration from Pakistan to South Africa and to highlights the socio-economic status attached with showoff wealth through the construction of luxurious houses. Methodology: For this study qualitative anthropological research methods including in-depth interviews; informal discussions; and focused group discussions were used to collect empirical data. For this study, 23 migrants were selected through purposive sampling. In-depth interviews were conducted from the selected population for which a semi-structured interview guide was used. Main Findings: There is a history of migration from this village, residents of the village migrate and financially contribute to their left-behind families. The migrants spent billions of rupees on the construction of luxurious houses in which their left-behind family members live a comfortable life. The geographical and environmental reasons are important factors for international migration. Applications of this study: This study can help academicians, researchers, demographic experts, financial planners as well as policymakers to understand the factors associated with international migration along with the local perceptions about showoff wealth through the utilization of remittances. This study will also be valuable for the remittances beneficiary countries like Pakistan. Novelty/Originality of this study: Wealth is a symbol of status in traditional areas of Pakistan. The showoff wealth is associated with prestige. This topic is novel in terms of traditional and cultural practices for the utilization of wealth (remittances) on the construction of luxurious houses. The subject of this study was underexplored in the context of Pakistan in terms of the symbolic relationship between prestige and construction of luxurious houses.

scholarly journals Socio-Economic Impact of Emigration on the Families Members Left Behind: A Case Study of District Rawalpindi

2017 ◽  
Vol II (I) ◽  
pp. 241-252
Author(s):  
Syed Imran Haider ◽  
Burhan Ali Shah ◽  
Noor Jehan
Keyword(s):  
International Migration ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Socioeconomic Impacts ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Socio Economic Impact ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Masses ◽  
Depth Interviews

The phenomenon of migration is not new and there are many reasons behind this emigration; achieving higher socio-economic status is one of them. In developing countries like Pakistan, poverty is one of the major root causes of emigration. There are some districts of Punjab from where the masses have the trend to migrate. This study addresses the impacts of international migration on families left behind in Dhamial, District Rawalpindi. In-depth interviews were conducted, however data was quantified around positive and negative socioeconomic impacts on families left behind. The evidence showed both positive and negative impacts of international migration. The flow of remittances influences the life of people in positive way and it assisted in improving the socio-economic status of the families. However, there are many other serious problems faced by the families left behind.

The Social and Cultural Context of the Mental Health of Filipinas in Queensland

2002 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 681-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Thompson ◽  
Lenore Manderson ◽  
Nicole Woelz-Stirling ◽  
Amanda Cahill ◽  
Margaret Kelaher
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Baseline Survey ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health And Illness ◽  
Depth Interviews

Objective: To describe the social and cultural context of risk surrounding the mental health of Filipino women living in Queensland, Australia and elicit the meaning and experience of mental health and illness for these women. Methods: One hundred and thirty-nine in-depth interviews and 7 focus group discussions (FGDs) were nested within the baseline survey of the Filipina cohort of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Seventy-four in-depth interviews and 8 FGDs were conducted at follow-up. A semi-structured interview guide that included sections on emotional health, social support and changes guided these. A subset of responses was fully transcribed and analysed for ethnographic content and themes. Results: ‘Mental’ problems are highly stigmatized, in comparison to ‘emotional’ problems that are believed to result largely from the absence of close family ties. The loss of these ties and the transition from a collectivist to individualist society are key themes related to emotional distress in Filipinas. Conclusions: This understanding of meaning and context of mental health and its risk factors in migrants is important for informing public health and clinical practice and for the improvement of quantitative research instruments.

scholarly journals Jealousy and anxiety in male domestic abusers: A comparative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sidnei Rinaldo PRIOLO FILHO ◽  
Ricardo da Costa PADOVANI ◽  
Lucia Cavalcanti de Albuquerque WILLIAMS
Keyword(s):  
Partner Violence ◽  
Family Of Origin ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Romantic Jealousy ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Violence ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The present study aimed at investigating the relationship between partner’s jealousy and the anxiety level presented by male domestic abusers, comparing these variables with men of similar age, socio-economic status, and educational level, without a history of domestic violence. The sample consisted of 20 male abusers and 20 men without a history of violence towards their partner. A Batterer Semi-Structured Interview on Family of Origin; the Romantic Jealousy Scale; and the Beck Anxiety Inventory were used as instruments. The groups did not differ statistically regarding age, education, and income; however, they were statistically different regarding the variables jealousy and anxiety levels. Abusers presented higher scores on jealousy and anxiety than non-abusers It is suggested that jealousy combined with anxiety may contribute to intimate partner violence. Future studies could further investigate this possibility using larger samples.

scholarly journals Predictors of Irregular International Migration among Youth in Jimma Zone, South West Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-45
Author(s):  
Ashenafi Woldemichael ◽  
Melese Getu
Keyword(s):  
International Migration ◽  
Irregular Migration ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Strong Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Migration Intention ◽  
South West ◽  
Jimma Zone ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
South West Ethiopia

This article deals with irregular international migration among the youth in south-west Ethiopia, which is one of the major issues that grabbed the attention of the international community in recent years. The article draws on a study which aimed at determining major predictors of irregular migration intention among youth in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Irregular migration and human trafficking are serious challenges that people face in Ethiopia in general and in Jimma Zone in particular. Concurrent cross-sectional mixed method study design was deployed, and a total of 347 respondents participated in a quantitative survey and 33 and 6 took part in five Focus Group Discussions and in-depth interviews respectively. The study was conducted in three selected woredas/districts of Jimma Zone between March and April 2018. Variables such as age, political unrest, unreliable information from social media, social networks, the desire for life enhancement, and readiness for taking risk are found to be good predictors or reasons of irregular migration. Age has strong negative correlation (r=-0.73) with irregular migration intention. Personal readiness has very strong (r=0.96) and positive correlation with irregular migration intention. In conclusion, youth in particular and community in general in Jimma Zone favor irregular migration to home situation and prefer to try out other life as livelihood strategy.

scholarly journals Husband’s international migration

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-67
Author(s):  
Win Win Shwe ◽  
Aree Jampaklay ◽  
Aphichat Chamratrithirong ◽  
Suchada Thaweesit
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
International Migration ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women’S Autonomy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Women's Autonomy ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Selection Factors

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the effects of the husband’s migration on wives’ decision-making autonomy. Design/methodology/approach The study setting is Magway Region of central Myanmar where poverty has driven adult males to migrate overseas. The study hypothesizes that the absence of husbands due to international migration leads to changes in the roles and decision-making power of left-behind wives. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 22 villages of Pakkoku district, Magway Region, using the multi-stage random sampling method. The study sample included 205 migrant’s wives and 196 non-migrant’s wives. Findings The international migration of husbands has a strong and positive impact on left-behind wives’ autonomy independent of individual characteristics and household social and economic status. In addition, the findings show that the number of children and household wealth are positively associated with women’s autonomy, whereas household size shows a negative association. Research limitations/implications It is possible that there will be unmeasured selection factors such as unsuccessful migration as it might influence both husbands’ migration status and women’s autonomy. Cross-sectional data also invite a question about the causal relationship. For example, it might be possible that women with high autonomy may be more likely to encourage their husband to work abroad. So, the relationship might be the other way around. A further longitudinal study is also needed to describe detail explanation about the causal influence of left-behind women’s autonomy. Originality/value Successful international migration has a impact not only on women’s autonomy but also on household economic status in central rural Myanmar.

Maternal absence and transnational female labour migration; implications for the left-behind child

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleh Seid Adema
Keyword(s):  
Labour Migration ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Female Labour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rural Villages ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Local Officials ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose As migration of family members becomes an omnipresent phenomenon, the conventional norm of having a family and living under the same roof together is far from normal for many households. It produces transnational practices and multisite lifestyle configurations. This study aims to explore the implication of maternal absence as a result of transnational labour migration on the left-behind child in the context of transnational labour migration from Ethiopia. Design/methodology/approach It focusses on the perspective of those who stayed behind. The ethnographic fieldwork was carried out in two rural villages – Bulebullo and Bokekesa – of Worebabbo district in Northern Ethiopia. It involved in-depth interviews with children and their caregivers supported by interviews and group discussions with members of the community, local officials and traditional leaders. Findings Transnational mothering and other mothering emerge as new practices of mothering in the rural villages due to maternal absence have interrelated implications and meanings for the left-behind child. However, the rigidity of sending societies’ norms related to mothering and gendered labour dynamics exacerbated the negative implications of maternal absence on left-behind children. The absence of the fathers’ effort to redefine mothering or fathering by providing childcare is part of the equation in the relationship between maternal absence and left-behind children. Originality/value The findings of this study refute the notion that labels mother’s out-migration as “abandoning children”, “disrupting families” and “acts of selfishness”.

scholarly journals Forest care, interconnectivity and maintenance of ecological resources among the Manobo-Matigsalug people of the Southern Philippines

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-33
Author(s):  
Bryan Lee D. Celeste ◽  
Melrose P. Condino ◽  
Raquelyn J. Dadang ◽  
Victor B. Amoroso
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Natural Landscape ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Ecological Resources ◽  
Indigenous Group ◽  
Tribal Council ◽  
Depth Interviews

AbstractThis article discusses the knowledge of indigenous people about forest care, interconnectivity and maintenance of their ecological resources as well as the challenges they face among the Matigsalug-Manobo people of Marilog District, Davao City, Philippines. The researchers utilized a descriptive research design through qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews, focus-group discussions and photo-video documentation. To extract the data, the necessary permits and ethical compliance were provided by the respective parties of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 11, the Local Government Unit of Marilog District and the Manobo-Matigsalug Tribal Council Incorporated. The data gathered were analyzed through thematic analysis focusing on the dominant themes from the respondents’ narratives. The results revealed that these people’s indigenous knowledge on biodiversity conservation has been challenged by changes in the natural landscape, forest deterioration and the unintended consequences of these such as cultural loss and economic well-being. Thus, this has led to major implications of how they conserve the forest and manage their ecological resources in the current times. This calls for building a sustainable and inclusive economic livelihood for the indigenous group and other stakeholders in the Marilog district. This is a vital step in order not to compromise their economic livelihood, to retain cultural practices and to maintain their rights to manage and sustain their ecological resources. Overall, the Matigsalug-Manobos are actively negotiating the cause and effects of these socio-economic factors and are able to devise ways to use the forest and its ecological resources for their survival.

scholarly journals Causal Factor behind Female Discrimination Practices regarding

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Palwasha, Shabana Hanif, Alia Ayub
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Gender Equity ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Sample Method ◽  
Depth Interviews

Inheritance is the practice that refers to the passing of property to those who are entitled to succeed after the death of possessor and the successor can transmit it to another as his heir. The practice of inheritance is lined by different customs and traditions. Distribution of property is indicated as a major problem since the dawn of man because it can generate injustice or discrimination at the broader patterns. Present study was based on qualitative research which was conducted in Quetta city the capital of Baluchistan. The adopted sample method was purposive sampling and the sample size was 34, which included 20 in depth interviews, 2 focus group discussions (FGDs) consisted of 6 to 7 female members. In current study the researcher was concerned to know about the female discrimination practices regarding inheritance at global level special in Pakistan. Finding of the investigation revealed that women inheritance rights were discriminated due to backward cultural practices and illiteracy was the main reason of determining people’s attitude plus denying women’s share in legacy. Women who were disinherited faced prodigious social and economic hardships. In present study different themes were drawn from the collected data such as causes of female discrimination in inheritance from Quetta city of Pakistan, dowry as compensation for bequest, which had further sub-themes. Giving more preference to male in inheritance resulted in discriminatory practices against women. Existing study recommend that the state’s prescribed rules and strategies should strongly support gender equity and implement the laws effectively, moreover they must guarantee that equal share in inheritance is given to men and women. Legislation should stop the practices and traditional laws that are against of women’s rights and promote women education, because women empowerment play a vigorous role in the development of any society at global level specially in Pakistan.  

Struggling Insecurity: Ahmadiyya Community in Bangladesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-379
Author(s):  
Ashrafuzzaman Khan ◽  
Mrinmoy Samadder
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Religious Identity ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Human Security ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Potential Conflict ◽  
Informal Group ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Depth Interviews

Human security is a fundamental approach, which focuses on ensuring security for the individual in respect of socio-economic status, creed and ethnic background. Religious difference serves as a source of potential conflict in every heterogeneous society that violates human security and human rights. The study examined how religious identity jeopardised human security and human rights in relation to the Ahmadiyya community in Bangladesh. A qualitative method was applied to collect data using in-depth interviews, case studies, informal group discussions and participant observations. The study revealed that Ahmadiyya could hardly escape from vicious attacks and harassments because of their religious identity. The study also found that the prevailing state of insecurity violated the human rights of the community with regard to different social aspects. Under harsh circumstances, many Ahmadiyya left their residences to save their lives from aggressive persecutions from anti-Ahmadiyya sections. Thus, the violent experiences of the Ahmadiyya discouraged them from contributing to socio-economic growth of the nation.

‘All of that’s gone now’

2017 ◽  
Vol 91 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-172
Author(s):  
Stephanie V Caldas ◽  
Rachel Turkel ◽  
Allyson Nelson ◽  
Shristi Pandey ◽  
Yumeng Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Community Dynamics ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Political Will ◽  
History Of ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Quality Programming ◽  
Depth Interviews

Extra-curricular programmes that unite police officers and youth (hereafter: ‘police-youth programmes’) have long been recommended to ameliorate the often-strained relationship between these groups. Baltimore’s history of police-youth programming includes initiating and discontinuing a variety of programmes. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews and focus group discussions among diverse stakeholders to identify barriers to sustaining police-youth programmes. Stakeholders described lack of political will, conflicting policing philosophies, and negative police-community dynamics. Participants were optimistic about the potential impact of quality programming, despite these barriers. Police-youth programmes have the capacity to improve police-youth relationships in Baltimore. Strategies to ensure sustainability and increase impact are discussed.

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