scholarly journals Gender differences: Participation in agricultural production in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-194
Author(s):  
Gudina Yadeta ◽  
Gudina Abashula Fojo
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Sample Size Determination ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square

Women occupy disadvantaged position despite their immense labor contributions to paid and unpaid activities. This study investigated gender differences pertaining to domestic and agricultural activities. The study employed a cross sectional survey design with a mixed research approach of data collection and analysis. Among 17th kebeles that are found in Yayo district, Witate and Hamuma were selected purposively. By doing so, among the total 2060 husbands and wives who live together, 324 of them were picked randomly by using Raosoft sample size determination formula. Descriptive statistics, independent T-test and chi-square were used as quantitative methods of data analysis were as thematic analysis was used as a qualitative method of data analysis. The study revealed that rural women had higher participation in agricultural activities such as weeding, threshing and storing, marketing and livestock management than men. Chi-square test showed that there were an association between gender and participation in decision making with regard to using agricultural inputs, poultry production and household expenditures. With regard to participation in human capitals such as training on agriculture and rural development, chi-square showed significant gender differences between responding husbands and wives. Therefore, it demands an effective policy intervention and awareness creation to address women’s working conditions.

scholarly journals Physiotherapists’ perceptions of and willingness to use telerehabilitation in Kuwait during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Ibraheem Albahrouh ◽  
Ali Jasem Buabbas
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Healthcare Delivery System ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Willingness To Use

Abstract Background Telerehabilitation has been considered a suitable alternative healthcare delivery system during the COVID-19 outbreak, and many studies have promoted its feasibility in delivering physical care to patients who live with pain and disability. Physiotherapists’ perceptions and willingness are two key factors that influence the provision of remote physiotherapy. Aim To investigate physiotherapists’ perceptions of and willingness to use telerehabilitation in Kuwait during the COVID-19 pandemic and to explore the barriers that may hinder the use of telerehabilitation in this sector. Methods The following methods were used: (1) a cross-sectional survey and (2) face-to-face semi-structured interviews. In the cross-sectional survey, an electronic questionnaire was sent to 747 physiotherapists who were working in the governmental health sector. The questionnaire included four sections: perceptions of telerehabilitation, comfort with technology, willingness to use telerehabilitation, and barriers to using telerehabilitation. Six interviews were conducted with physiotherapy managers to explore the barriers and facilitators of telerehabilitation practice. Data analysis In this study, descriptive data analysis was conducted, and a cross-tabulation technique was used to find the associations between the variables, in which chi-square tests were used to identify the significance of the results, where p < 0.05. Thematic content analysis was used for the interviews. Results Only 273 completed questionnaires were received, giving a response rate of 36.5%. Most of the respondents (237; 86.8%) considered telerehabilitation a viable option to deliver healthcare to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. In spite of the lack of information and communication technology (ICT) (156; 57.1%), 89% (243) of the respondents were willing to integrate telerehabilitation into their conventional practice, as cultural and social norms were not against the use of telerehabilitation systems. The results indicate that the more the physiotherapists used the internet and email in their work and the more comfortable they were with technology, the more willing they were to use telerehabilitation systems (p = 0.01). The physiotherapy managers reported that patients’ privacy and the confidentiality of their data were considered barriers. Conclusion In Kuwait, physiotherapists show overall positive perceptions towards and a willingness to use telerehabilitation to facilitate patients’ access to physiotherapy services. There are several barriers to employing telerehabilitation. Accordingly, recommendations are suggested.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL DENGAN PERILAKU AGRESIF REMAJA SISWA KELAS XI SMK BUNDA KANDUNG JAKARTA SELATAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Zeni Perdana Rizeki
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Sample Collection

Abstrack  The purpose of this research was to know the correlation between social skills and student aggressive behavior at 10th grade of Bunda Kandung's Vocational High School in South Jakarta. This research was conducted in Bunda Kandung's Vocational High School, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. This research approach quantitative methods and using expost facto design. Samples of this research is 79 student with sample collection techniques are proportionate random sampling. The collecting data in this research used two instruments, namely the scale of social skills and the scale of aggressive behavior. Statistical analysis using the product moment correlation. Based on the results of data analysis found that there was a negative and significant correlation between social skills and aggressive behavior. Correlation coefficient values obtained are rxy = (-0.458) and the significance p = 0.000 <0.05 (significant), which means there is a negative and significant corelation between two variables.  Keywords: social skills, aggressive behavior, adolescent

scholarly journals Geometric Data Analysis (GDA) - an alternative approach to the analyses of gender differences

2017 ◽  
pp. 32-46
Author(s):  
Claus D. Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Geometric Data ◽  
The North ◽  
Geometric Data Analysis ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Job Attribute Preferences

The aim of this paper is threefold: First, the criticism of quantitative methods raised by feminist and gender researchers is reiterated and illustrated using gender differences in job attribute preferences as an example. Second, the paper compares this ‘standard quantitative methods’ approach to Geometric Data Analysis (GDA), an approach that e.g. makes use of principal components analysis. I argue that GDA breaks with many of the problematic features of traditional statistics by being multi-dimensional (as opposed to one-dimensional), having a statistical model formulated at the individual level (as opposed to treating individuals as mere ‘residuals’) and visualising the results (as opposed to just presenting the results exclusively in numbers). Third, the empirical analyses from the first part of the paper are then used as an example and analysed again, thereby introducing the basic concepts and principles which comprise GDA. Data used in the paper stem from the study Youth on the margin where a sample of young men and women from the North Denmark Region were asked to fill out a battery of job attribute preferences among other things. This is an important topic because such preferences are widely thought to be closely related to the continuing segregation of the Danish labour market.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Knowledge, Attitude and Preparedness to Respond to COVID-19 among Adult Population in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mst. Sadia Sultana ◽  
Abid Hasan Khan ◽  
Md. Raisul Islam ◽  
Sahadat Hossain ◽  
M. Tasdik Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventative Measures

Effective pandemic management requires understanding the level of community knowledge, attitude of people and preparedness towards COVID-19. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and preparedness toward COVID-2019 among Bangladeshi general people. A cross sectional survey was conducted from 20th March 2020 to 20th April 2020 among 1007 Bangladeshi adult people. A convenience sampling strategy was utilized and the data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Chi-square test was used to identify the gender differences regarding knowledge, attitude and preparedness towards COVID-19. Respondents predominately used social media to inform themselves about COVID-19 (68.10%) and female used social media more than male (p&lt;0.001). Female had more correct knowledge about staying home with sickness and/or symptoms to contain the COVID-19 transmission (p=.02). While male had more negative attitude about staying out during the pandemic than female (&lt;0.001) and men were less likely to take preventative measures than female counterparts. A number of people were still believing the myths like &ldquo;COVID-19 can transmit via mosquito&rdquo; (9.14%) and male had more incorrect knowledge regarding this (p&lt;0.001). Moreover, 17.81% of the respondents thought that COVID-19 can spread in warm weather. Some findings are directing us to a knowledge gap among general population in Bangladesh which calls for uncovering those aspects. Adequate and effective communication are necessary so that general people can stay alert with positive attitude and hygienic practices to fight against this ongoing crisis.

scholarly journals An investigation into users' information security awareness on social networks in south western Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julius O. Okesola ◽  
Adebukola Onashoga ◽  
Afolakemi Ogunbanwo
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Information Security ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Security Awareness ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Information Security Awareness ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Cross Tabulation

Background: Social networks (SNs) offer new and exciting opportunities for interaction among people, cutting across different stratum of the society and providing a ubiquitous mechanism that supports a wide variety of activities. They are at the same time being exploited by criminals to fraudulently obtain information from unsuspecting users. Unfortunately, the seamless communication and semblance of safety assumed by most users make them oblivious to the potential online dangers.Objective: Using quantitative methods on selected social sites, this study empirically examined the information security awareness of SN users in south western Nigeria.Method: A self-designed research instrument was administered for data collection while descriptive and inferential statistics were employed using chi-square, cross-tabulation and t-test for data analysis and result interpretation.Result: Findings from the analysed data suggest that the risk perception vary among male and female SN users and that the general perception of risks regarding SN usage is also very low.Conclusion: Adequate security awareness coupled with detailed legal measures are required to keep SNs secured. However, an individual is duly responsible for the habit of ignoring potential risks posed by the networks.

scholarly journals Gender differences among dentistry conference speakers in Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (spe1) ◽  
pp. 73-82
Author(s):  
Leandro Brambilla Martorell ◽  
Ana Luiza Mustafe Silva ◽  
Cláudio Rodrigues Leles ◽  
Brunno Santos de Freitas Silva ◽  
Cristina Vianna Moreira dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Gender Disparity ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Gender Balance ◽  
Professional Societies ◽  
Dental Professional ◽  
Women Participation

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate possible gender differences among the invited speakers of Brazilian dentistry meetings. The selected meetings (n=15) were held in different states distributed among the five Brazilian regions. The conference programs were manually reviewed, and a database was constructed. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, chi-square and Mann-Whitney tests. A total of 1,195 speakers was identified, 19.7% (n= 235) of which were women. The results of this study provide an overview of the trends of gender disparity in dentistry conferences in Brazil. These findings suggest disseminated gender-discriminatory practices in the promotion of women participation as speakers in such events. This requires more effective approaches to promote gender balance among conference organizing committees and encourage greater visibility and promotion of equity and diversity policies in dental professional societies to ensure more equitable conference programs.

scholarly journals Influence Of Host Community On Industrial Relations Practices And Policies: A Survey Of Agbara Community And Power Holding Company Of Nigeria (PHCN)

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Christopher O. Chidi ◽  
Oluseyi A. Shadare
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Holding Company ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Policies And Practices

This study investigated the influence of host community on industrial relations practices and policies using Agbara community and Power Holding Company of Nigeria PLC as a case. The study adopted both the qualitative and quantitative methods. A total of 120 samples were drawn from the population using the simple random sampling technique in which case every member of the population was given an equal and independent chance of being chosen. However, 75 questionnaires were returned upon which the data analysis was based. This was supplemented with the interwiew method. The response rate is 62.5%. With respect to the reliability of the instrument, the coefficient alpha or Cronbachs alpha is 0.73, which implies that the instrument is 73% reliable. The data analysis was carried out with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The Chi-square statistical technique was used to test the hypotheses at 5% level of significance. In testing the first hypothesis that PHCN industrial relations policies and practices are independent of its host community, the following variables were subjected to Chi-square test: 1) PHCN industrial relations policies are influenced by public opinion through the use of suggestion schemes (?2= 33.07 with 4 df; p < .05) and 2) customs/traditions of host community influence PHCN industrial relations policies (?2 = 60.93 with 4 df; p < .05). In testing the second hypothesis, the result of the chi-square test shows that an inclusive stakeholders approach is often used in resolving matters of mutual interest involving host community and PHCN (?2 = 54.23 with 3 df; p < .05). These results are statistically significant. Therefore, there is evidence to reject the null hypotheses and to conclude that PHCN industrial relations policies and practices are dependent or contingent on its host community. PHCN industrial relations policies and practices are influenced by its host community. The authors therefore recommend the inclusion of the host community as one of the actors in industrial relations. This was relegated to the background by Dunlop (1958) in his categorization of actors in industrial relations.

scholarly journals Digital Payment: Perspektif Gender dalam Pemilihan Jasa Pembayaran Digital

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-45
Author(s):  
Aldilla Iradianty
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Financial Network ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Cash Payment ◽  
Digital Payments

In today's digital era buyers and sellers are using digital payment applications with non-cash payment transactions, in this transaction, there are other parties involved, namely, digital payment providers, where the digital payment provider from the buyer will continue the transaction to the financial network used by the seller. quickly, safely and cheaply, and in real-time, so that immediately the buyer and seller know whether the transaction was successful or not because they are using their smartphone devices. Gender differences, between men and women, can lead to differences in terms of spending with transactions through digital payments, therefore this study will look at whether there are differences between men and women in terms of using digital payments. The research approach used is quantitative research with the help of a questionnaire. A total of 104 users were involved in this study to be asked for information about experiences in using various payments provided by four popular digital payment providers in Indonesia, namely Gopay, Ovo, LinkAja, and Dana. For data analysis, this study uses a different test analysis for each sample, and the results show that there is no difference in the use of digital payments seen from a gender perspective.

scholarly journals The Role of Phenotypic Personality Traits as Dimensions of Decision-making Styles

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-95
Author(s):  
Osman Gulseven ◽  
Jacques Mostert
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Personality Styles ◽  
Decision Making Styles ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background:Each individual has unique personality traits which affect decision-making process. Those traits are defined as cautiousness, openness to experience, decision difficulty, agency, emotion neutrality, goal orientation, intuitive awareness, plan orientation, pro-activity, and rationality.Objective:The study aimed to show how established personality traits as dimensions of decision-making can be used to classify four distinct decision-making styles. The personality styles are defined as avoidant, designer, flexible, and auditor styles.Methods:A global survey was conducted to gather information on individual decision-making styles. Quantitative methods, such as tabular analysis, mean score equivalency test, correlation analysis, discriminant analysis and chi-square test for association have been used.Results:We found that there are significant gender differences in personality styles. This is partially due to the differences in emotion-neutrality scores among men and women. Female respondents are more emotional, a finding that is common in educational workers.Conclusion:The results reinforce that gender differences in emotions exist. For a socially interactive occupation such as education, being emotional might lead to better communication.

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