scholarly journals Single Motherhood: Experiences of Never Married Women in Lagos, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-112
Author(s):  
Samuel Ojima Adejoh ◽  
Raymond Kayode Kuteyi ◽  
Victor Ogunsola ◽  
Temilade Adeyinka Adeoye
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Single Mothers ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Single Mother ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Never Married ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Interview Guide

Despite the benefits of marriage, there has been a rise in the number of single parent families, especially never married single mothers globally. This may bring about serious social problems as the consequences of children raised by single mother have been documented. Yet, little research has been conducted to find out why there is increase in the number of never married single mothers. Therefore, this study investigated and described the experiences of women who were never married but are bearing children and raising those children as single mothers. The study adopted the qualitative research method, utilizing in-depth interviews to collect data from consenting participants. The study location was Iwaya, Lagos, Nigeria, and the participants were selected using snowball sampling technique. Forty never-married single mothers were sampled and interviewed using an in-depth interview guide. The data were transcribed and content analysed. Some of the perceived reasons for the rise in the number of never married single mother identified include family background, sexual abuse, age, careless sexual behaviour and non-use of contraceptives, personal preference and perceived economic benefits. There is the need to educate women on how to prevent sexual abuse and also on proper use of contraceptive for those who may want to engage in sexual intercourse, but may not be ready to get married.

scholarly journals Challenges Faced by Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Inquiry From Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaharior Rahman Razu ◽  
Tasnuva Yasmin ◽  
Taimia Binte Arif ◽  
Md. Shahin Islam ◽  
Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Study Participants

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused increasing challenges for healthcare professionals globally. However, there is a dearth of information about these challenges in many developing countries, including Bangladesh. This study aims to explore the challenges faced by healthcare professionals (doctors and nurses) during COVID-19 in Bangladesh.Methods: We conducted qualitative research among healthcare professionals of different hospitals and clinics in Khulna and Dhaka city of Bangladesh from May 2020 to August 2020. We conducted 15 in-depth telephone interviews using a snowball sampling technique. We used an in-depth interview guide as data were collected, audiotaped, and transcribed. The data were analyzed both manually and using QDA Miner software as we used thematic analysis for this study.Results: Seven themes emerged from the study. Participants experienced higher workload, psychological distress, shortage of quality personal protective equipment (PPE), social exclusion/stigmatization, lack of incentives, absence of coordination, and proper management during their service. These healthcare professionals faced difficulty coping with these challenges due to situational and organizational factors. They reported of faith in God and mutual support to be the keys to adapt to adversities. Adequate support to address the difficulties faced by healthcare professionals is necessary for an overall improved health outcome during the pandemic.Conclusion: The findings highlight the common challenges faced by healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 outbreak. This implies the need to support adequate safety kits, protocols, and support for both physical and mental health of the healthcare professionals.

At Risk of “Leftover Singles”: Dimensions and Sociopsychological Repercussions of Delayed Marriageability Among Educated Females in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 403-412
Author(s):  
Tipu Sultan ◽  
Saeed Ahmad ◽  
Ayesha Ayub
Keyword(s):  
Marriage Market ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Caste System ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Personal Traits ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Family Based

The current study examined the educational, economic, and sociocultural, family and personal dimensions of delayed marriage among educated females in Pakistan. In addition, it revealed family-based and personal dimensions of delayed marriage among educated females in Pakistan. Furthermore, it highlighted the sociopsychological consequences of delayed marriageability among females in patriarchal society. For this purpose, 35 females, in the age bracket of 30–49 years and with a minimum of 16 years of education, were recruited for the current study through purposive and snowball sampling technique. An interview guide was used as a tool for data collection. The main sociocultural factors of delayed marriageability were the unavailability of a suitable match in the marriage market, the provision of the dowry, the pivotal role of the caste system and the second fiddle role of sectarian affiliation, and previous marital status (engaged or divorced) of the females. The structure and the size of the family were also the decisive family factors of delayed marriageability. Additionally, among personal traits, physical outlook and effective individualism played a prominent role. The current study conjectured a relational insight and transformation in a family structure for family demographers. It was the first qualitative study to highlight the patriarchal perspective of Pakistani society on the factors of delayed marriages. The findings of the current study would enrich the overall theoretical understanding of delayed marriageability among females.

scholarly journals Local integration of Liberian refugees in Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-72
Author(s):  
Augustine Tanle ◽  
Michael Tettey
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Local Approach ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Local Integration ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Buduburam Refugee Camp

In sub-Saharan Africa, protracted refugee situations have become common within the last three decades. Although voluntary repatriation is mostly recommended as the more lasting solution to refugee problems, some refugees think otherwise. This paper explores the views of Liberian refugees on local integration in Ghana. Using an in-depth interview guide, a total of 25 Liberian refugees were interviewed through the snowball sampling procedure at the Buduburam refugee camp. Guided by both the theory of national identity and an adapted framework on domains of local integration, the results show that the refugees are prepared for local integration. Most of them are already engaged in informal sector businesses as their sources of livelihood; almost all of them have established some social networks which facilitate interactions between them and the indigenes; and moreover they have been granted residence and work permits as well as registered for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as part of the integration package. It can be concluded that the Liberian refugees who opted for local integration are positively disposed for local integration in Ghana. There is the need for government to adopt the most appropriate local approach to facilitate the full intergration of the Liberian refugees into the country.  

scholarly journals Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Natural Calamities by Residents in a Flood-Prone Community: A Case in Leyte, Philippines

2014 ◽  
pp. 63-88
Author(s):  
Maria Victoria Stephane Asio ◽  
Editha Cagasan
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Community Residents ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Good Access

Residents in disaster-prone areas use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to cope with risks. This study was conducted in a flood prone barangay of Palo, Leyte to determine the informants’ use of ICTs in natural calamities. Following the grounded theory approach, the 23 informants were chosen using snowball sampling and were interviewed using an in-depth interview guide. The theoretical model generated from the data showed that in this flood-prone community, residents are exposed to various information sources that they use in the different phases of the disaster for various reasons. Although informants’ reasons for accessing and using ICTs were not primarily related to their use in times of disasters, their good access to these technologies proved useful in times of calamities. ICTs have also proven as crucial means of communication especially in giving residents warnings of an incoming disaster and in surviving and recovering from the disaster. Results suggest the need to enhance ICT access among residents and officials in disaster-prone communities.

scholarly journals STRATEGI KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA SEKOLAH, GURU, ORANG TUA, DAN MASYARAKAT DALAM MEMBENTUK KARAKTER SISWA

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Suriansyah ◽  
Aslamiah .
Keyword(s):  
School Principals ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Leadership Strategies ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Leadership Quality ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Character Building ◽  
Study Type ◽  
Philosophy Of Leadership

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menderskripsikan strategi kepala sekolah, guru, orang tua, dan masyarakat dalam pembentukan karakter siswa di sekolah dasar. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan jenis studi kasus. Instrumen penelitian adalah peneliti sendiri. Pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipasi dan dokumentasi. Responden penelitian bersifat snow-ball. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model Creswell (2014). Keabsahan data digunakan kriteria kredibilitas, transferabilitas, dependabilitas, dan komfirmabilitas. Kesimpulan penelitian adalah strategi kepala sekolah dalam membentuk karakter siswa dengan filosofis kepemimpinan, keteladanan, kedisiplinan, kepemimpinan instruksional, kepemimpinan mutu, serta pemberdayaan guru dan tenaga kependidikan. Strategi guru adalah keteladanan, pembiasaan, dan sentuhan kalbu. Strategi orang tua dan masyarakat adalah komunikasi efektif dan kemitraan efektif. Kata Kunci: strategi, kepala sekolah, guru, masyarakat, karakter THE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES OF SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND THE COMMUNITIES IN BUILDING THE STUDENTS’ CHARACTER Abstract: This study was aimed to analyze the strategies of the school principals, teachers, parents, and communitiesinbuilding the student character in elementary schools. This study used the qualitative approach using the case study type. The research instrumentswere researhers themselves. The data were collected using the in-depth interview, participation observation, and documentation. The respondents were selected using the snowball sampling technique. The data were analyzed using the model developed by Creswell (2014). The verification of the data was done through credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability criteria. The findings showed that the strategies of the school principals in building the students’ character were the philosophy of leadership, modelling, discipline, instructional leadership, quality leadership, and teacher and staff empowerment. The strategies of the teachers were modelling, habituation, and through touching the heart. The strategies of the parents and communities were effective communication and partnership. Keywords: strategy, principalship, teacher, community, character building

Guidance Implications of Dipo Rite and It’s Initiation among Manya Krobo Groups in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Bernard Kissi-Abrokwah ◽  
Grace Mensah ◽  
Anontise Isaac Aboyom ◽  
Ebenezer Bamfo Aidoo
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Premarital Education ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

Dipo rite is a puberty initiation practiced by the Krobo Groups in Ghana. The study describes the practice and process of Dipo rite, and its guidance implications associated with Dipo rite. This was a qualitative study underpinned by interpretative philosophical thought. The study employed case study design and data was collected using unstructured interview guide. Snowball sampling technique was used to sample the view of four (4) Dipo rite initiators and purposive sampling for the selected key informant from the Manya Krobo Chief Palace. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. The study highlighted the process and practice of Dipo rite. These included the policy, stages, benefit, and those are capable for being initiated. The study revealed that premarital education, courageous, career path, career opportunities were the guidance implications for the practice of Dipo rite. Finally, the study unveiled that age bracket should be introduced for the initiation not depending on one firsts menstruation and follow up should be done to check if the "Dipo yo "are practicing the teaching given to them.

scholarly journals Single Mother Affordability to Own a House

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Azizah Binti Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Single Mothers ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Single Mother ◽  
House Price ◽  
Housing Price ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Housing Affordability ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Affordable House

The issue of housing affordability often involves middle and lower income groups. However, the problem of housing affordability is more critical, experienced by single mothers due to single mother is an individual who is the head of the family. The objective of this research to examine the factors that influences the problem of single mothers to own their own house. In addition, this research also to identify the type and price range of affordable house for single mothers. The process of the study begins from problem identification, literature review, case study, data collection, analysis and interpretation of research findings. Questionnaires are used to collect the primary data from respondents while literatures reviews are the secondary data for the research. The sample of this research includes 95 single mothers who are working and registered under The Ministry of Women and Family Darul Takzim. The random sampling technique was the method of sampling utilized. The findings of the research found out that there are a few main factors which influence the affordability of single mother to own their own house influenced by socio economic status such as race, age, single mother status, level of education, working period, the number of household, lower household incomes and house prices in the market. Besides, the type of affordable house may afford by single mothers is single storey and double storey house in a range price between RM50,000 to RM100,000. They are also may own an affordable housing provide by government which is single and double storey low and medium cost in range RM50,000 to RM80,000. In the end of study, various proposals are recommended such as government should control the house price in the market, loosening the loan conditions, the payment of 10 percent deposit and also loosening the rate interest.  For developer, they should increase the number of housing for target groups and carry out the market study to identify the affordable housing price.

scholarly journals Investigation of charcoal production in Makurdi and Guma local government areas of Benue state, Nigeria.

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Ekhuemelo ◽  
Emmanuel Terzungwue Tembe ◽  
M Abah
Keyword(s):  
Wood Species ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Charcoal Production ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Prosopis Africana ◽  
Alternative Means

Economic adversity, scarcity, joblessness and upsurge in the price of oil have dictated the need for people to find alternative means of making a living in respect of domestic cooking energy in Nigeria. Therefore, this work examined charcoal production in both Makurdi and Guma LGAs of Benue state to ascertain its impact, contributions to rural livelihood and efforts in replanting trees felled for charcoal production. Villages involved in charcoal production were identified using snowball sampling techniques. A Multi-stage Sampling Technique was employed to select respondents for data collection as personal interview and semi-structured questionnaire were used. Twelve villages were selected purposively from four Council Wards out of eleven in Makurdi LGA, while six villages were selected from two Council Wards out of ten were ten in Guma LGA. Three charcoal producers and marketers were selected in each village for administration of questionnaire. Results revealed that males (85.4%, 83.7%) were higher than females (14.6%, 16.3%) in Makurdi and Guma LGAs, respectively. Youths between ages of 21-30 years (27.1% and 32.6%) in Makudri and Guma with highest level of secondary education were foremost in the business. Prosopis africana was the most preferred tree species for charcoal production in the area. Despite fewer number of Council Wards chosen in Guma LGA, yet, respondents felled as much as 132 trees per week for charcoal production against 109 trees felled in Makurdi LGA which sum up to 241 trees felled per week. The results also reveal that on weekly bases, 22 charcoal producers in Makurdi earned N25,000, while 18 in Guma LGA earned between N11, 000 - N15, 000 from charcoal business. The result further revealed that, respondents met family needs as feeding, paying school fees and purchase of motorcycle. The major health hazard encountered by respondents in Makurdi and Guma LGAs was fire burn (50% and 25%), respectively. Efforts in replanting trees in the study area was minimal through plantation forestry and agroforestry. In conclusion, charcoal production was observed to improve socio economic benefits to people. However, alternative source of livelihood should be provided for the people to mitigate the adverse effect of deforestation.Key words: Charcoal, deforestation, livelihood, Prosopis africana, wood species, Key words: Charcoal, deforestation, livelihood, Prosopis africana, wood species,

scholarly journals Komunikasi Interpersonal Ibu Tunggal dan Anak Penyandang Disabilitas

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-257
Author(s):  
Deni Yanuar ◽  
Zakirah Azman ◽  
Eni Tri Retnaningsinh
Keyword(s):  
Single Mothers ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Symbolic Interaction ◽  
Single Mother ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

This study aims to find out the interpersonal communication between single mothers with their children with disabilities in Aceh. The research used symbolic interaction theory with a qualitative descriptive approach. The subject of this study was a single mother who has children with disabilities studying at SMALB YPPC Banda ACEH, selected using a purposive sampling technique. To collect data, the researchers deployed semi-structured interviews on three single mothers who have children with disabilities and observations of their interpersonal communication with their children. The results showed that interpersonal communication of single mothers and children with disabilities varies depending on the child's condition. Many mothers used non-verbal communication especially with deaf children and spoke slowly so that their children could easily understand. In the communication process, single mothers often faced obstacles to get feedback which sometimes caused misunderstandings. The quality of communication, in general, is good because the children demonstrated openness, empathy, support, and positive attitudes in communicating with their mothers.

scholarly journals ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS DAN EFISIENSI PENYIMPANAN ARSIP (STUDI KASUS DI KANTOR CAMAT TIUMANG) KABUPATEN DHARMASRAYA SUMATERA BARAT

Jurnal Ecogen ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Eka Susi Susanti ◽  
Armida Silvia
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Equipment And Supplies ◽  
District Office ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Archival Storage ◽  
Skilled Personnel

The aims of  this research is to reveal how effective and efficience archival storage at Tiumang su-district office. The type of research is descriptive and qualitative research. The sampling technique used is the technique Snowball Sampling. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation. The research instrument used is the interview guide and a tape recorder. Data analysis technique used is the model of Miles and Huberman. To test the validity of the data used triangulation technique. These results indicate that the archive storage at Tiumang su-district office not yet effective and eficience . This is evident from the files stored  not use archival storage system , the amount of equipment and supplies were inadequate and the lack of skilled personnel in the field of archives . Keywords :effectiveness and efficience Storage of  Archive

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