Economic Impacts of Parental Imprisonment on the Left Behind Children: A Quantitative Study of Dir Lower, Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-68
Author(s):  
Majid Khan ◽  
Khalid Khan ◽  
Ihsan Ullah Khan
Keyword(s):  
Middle Class ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Standard Sample ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Cellular Phones ◽  
Income Generation ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Chi Square Test

This study measures the economic impacts and constraints of parental imprisonment over the left-behind children in the District Lower Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The data is collected through the interview schedule prepared in accordance with the Sekaran table (2003) of the standard sample size using the Chi-square test. The findings of the study show a highly significant association between parental imprisonment and their children having difficulty managed their expenses. Similarly, results show a significant association between parental imprisonment and their children’s interest in cellular phones and luxurious equipment and facilities. Additionally, the analysis shows that due to lack of proper supervision, there is a significant association between parental imprisonment and their children’s misuse of the daily expenses of the household. Likewise, the data shows a highly significant association of these children with a lazy attitude toward income generation for the livelihood of their family. Similarly, the assessment shows a significant association of these children having produced economic needs in an illegal method. Furthermore, a highly significant association is found in children of imprisoned parents having a financial background from the middle class thus waste a lot of money in parties and other gatherings with friends.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Insomnia and Factors Associated with it Among the Elderly People of Sarangdanda VDC in Panchthar District

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 129-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Kumar Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Keywords Alcohol ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Restorative Sleep

Insomnia is one of the major and unsolved problems in older people. Most of the sleep studies report that the different forms of insomnia like Difficulty Initiating Sleep (DIS), Difficulty Maintaining Sleep (DMS) and Non-Restorative Sleep (NRS) are common among the elderly that are associated to many factors. The objective of the study was to measure the prevalence of insomnia and the factors associated to it among the elderly people. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 142 elderly people of and above 60 years of age in Sarangdanda VDC of Panchthar District of Eastern Nepal. The presence or absence of insomnia and the associated factors were assessed on them by the help of interview schedule. The results were analyzed using chi-square test in SPSS (version 11.5). DMS was the most common reported form of insomnia among the elderly followed by DIS and NRS. Association between insomnia and each of factors like use of tobacco before sleeping hours, eating too close to bedtime, use of tea/coffee before sleeping hours and use of alcohol before sleeping hours were statistically significant at 95% level of confidence. Insomnia affects a large proportion of elderly and is triggered by many factors like use of tobacco before sleeping hours, use of tea/coffee before sleeping hours, eating too close to bedtime and use of alcohol before sleeping hours. Keywords: Alcohol; tea/coffee; difficulty initiating sleep (DIS); difficulty maintaining sleep (DMS); non-restorative sleep (NRS); tobacco DOI: 10.3126/dsaj.v4i0.4517 Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Vol.4 2010 pp.129-142

scholarly journals War against Terrorism and its Impact on Children’s Academic Performance In District Swat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-8
Author(s):  
Arab Naz ◽  
Muhammad Adnan Ali ◽  
Nasim Khan Mahsud ◽  
Waseem Khan
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Target Area ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Behavior

Terrorism has immensely affected the lives and standard of living of common masses across the country. Such a menace gave birth to numerous apprehensions and affected lives of subject masses and adversely impacted the institutions. The current study tends to investigate the impacts of war against terrorism/militancy on children’s education, specifically on their academic performance in District Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Data has been collected from 200 children of class 9th and 10th in the target area using stratified random sampling technique through interview schedule. Besides, the analysis has been performed through SPSS, using Chi-Square test where findings of the study show that militancy and terrorism have multiple and diverse impacts upon students’ academic achievements and learning performance in the form of grading, marks’ attainment, enrollment and behavior.

scholarly journals A Study on Consumer WTP and Respondent’s Income Wise Consumption Pattern for Khandsari Sugar in Coimbatore City of Tamil Nadu

2021 ◽  
pp. 108-116
Author(s):  
G. Vivek ◽  
T. Samsai ◽  
K. Mahendran ◽  
S. Praveena
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is one of the most important commercial crops of the tropics. It is the main source of sugar in the world. Jaggery (Gur) and Khandsari sugar are a traditional product of sugarcane which is the natural mixture of sugar and molasses. Jaggery and Khandsari are found to be a major agro-processing industry in rural sector. Today’s scenario people were shifting towards the consumption of khandsari sugar due to various reasons. Hence this study was carried out with consumer willingness to pay towards the price of khandsari sugar and their consumption wise pattern through their income. Convenience sampling was adopted and collected the information from 120 respondents of Coimbatore city as divided of five zones. Primary data was collected through well-structured interview schedule and Chi-square test, Multiple regression analysis were carried out to analyse the study. The outcomes of the study revealed that income was significantly associated with consumption usage, purchasing frequency, purchasing quantity and consumption purpose. Also age, educational status and monthly income influenced the consumer to pay more for khandsari sugar. Aim: The purpose of the study was to find the consumer consumption pattern and their willingness to pay towards the purchase of khandsari sugar. Here, income was analysed with consumption pattern in Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu. Design of study and Methodology: The study was limited to Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu with the sample of 120 respondents. The city was categorised into five zones such as south, north, central, east and west. The sampling method adopted here was convenience sampling. The data were collected through well-structured interview schedule and information was collected the people who purchased khandsari sugar.  Chi-square test was used to analyse the consumption pattern of khandsari sugar whereas for consumer willingness to pay regression analysis was use. Findings: Income status of the sample respondents showed that average income peoples preferred to purchase khandsari sugar and were medium sized families. The consumption usage of khandsari sugar by the sample respondents revealed that, income was the main factor which influenced to consume more khandsari sugar Consumer willingness to pay for khandsari sugar resulted that, the maximum chance of consumer willingness to pay for purchase of khandsari sugar was family type and the minimum chance of consumer willingness to pay for purchase of khandsari sugar was family size.

scholarly journals The Willingness to Devote Time to Volunteers Projects in Relation to Volunteers Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 09019
Author(s):  
Lucie Zárubová ◽  
Lenka Švecová
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
University Students ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Common Goal ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Team Cooperation ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship

Research background: The article deals with the volunteering. The relationship between school and volunteer orientation is compared among respondents preparing for the future labour market, i.e. high school and university students of various specializations who study in the Czech Republic. Students can be motivated by gaining experience in team cooperation in solving a common goal like one type of the motivator. Are volunteers and potential volunteers willing to devote their time to projects in the same way, whether they have experience with volunteering or not? Purpose of the article: The purpose is to find the connection between the age of the respondents, their experiences with volunteering and the time they are willing to devote to the volunteering. Methods: The method is quantitative study of answers of students from high school and university students. The quantitative study uses Chi square test. The result of quantitative elaboration of the questionnaire survey is the answer to whether there is a connection between the age of the respondents, their experience with volunteering and the time which they are willing to devote to the volunteering. Findings & Value added: The result finds the differences and connections between age of volunteers, their experiences with volunteering and with willingness to be the volunteer for longer or shorter time. The result of the survey brings benefits to managers to recruit volunteers and it cannot be denied that the willingness of volunteers to devote their time to volunteering will change as they gain the experience.

scholarly journals ECONOMIC IMPLICATION OF WEEKLY MARKET PARTICIPATION: A CASE STUDY OF FARMERS CUM SELLERS IN GARO HILLS OF MEGHALAYA

2021 ◽  
pp. 567-583
Author(s):  
Sunildro L.S. Akoijam
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Economic Implication ◽  
Market Participation ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Garo Hills ◽  
Sustainable Income

The purpose of this paper is to examine the economic impacts of the weekly market participation by farmers cum sellers in their livelihood. Data were collected from farmers cum sellers who participated in the weekly markets located in Garo Hills region of Meghalaya state in India. Altogether 530 farmers (5 farmers each from 106 weekly markets) participated in the interview process through semi structured schedule for collecting the data. ANOVA and Chi Square test were used to analyse the data. Findings indicate that farmers participating in the weekly markets by selling their agricultural products; are able to earn a sustainable income for their livelihood. With their continuous participation in the weekly markets, their economic status of their family is also improved.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with and Reasons for Loss to follow-up Among Glaucoma Patients at a Nigerian Eye Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 01-04
Author(s):  
Stella Onwubiko
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Cellular Phones ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Management Protocol ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Lost To Follow Up

Background: Glaucoma is an emerging vision-threatening disease requiring a life-long management protocol with regular surveillance. Aim: To explore the factors associated with and reasons for loss to follow-up among glaucoma patients. Methods: All adult glaucoma patients who attended Bridget medical Centre (BMC) Eye hospital, Enugu during a two-year period (2016 – 2018) were identified via the medical records. Those who had missed an appointment by at least 12 months were reached via their cellular phones to ascertain their reasons. Information on their socio-demographic and clinical characteristics was retrieved from their records. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 21. Chi-square test was done to identify the factors associated with loss to follow-up. The level of significance was at p< 0.05. Results: A total of 113 patients had glaucoma. They were mainly males, 67(59.3%), retirees with a mean age of 62.0±2SD years. Ninety-four (83.2%) participants were lost to follow-up. The main reasons were forgetfulness, 33(41.2%), and have not noticed any problem in vision, 20(25.0%). Male gender, advanced age, tertiary education, retiree, normal visual acuity, moderate/advanced stage, IOP of less than 21mmHg, more than 5 years of diagnosis and using more than one medication were associated with loss to follow-up. However, only Retiree and IOP of less than 21mmHg were statistically significant. Conclusion: The findings from this study emphasized the need for continual glaucoma education and appointment reminder, especially to Retirees with normal intraocular pressure.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Penerapan Pelayanan Prima Terhadap Kepuasan Pasien Rawat Jalan di RSUD Labuang Baji Makassar

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Reski Dewi Pratiwi ◽  
Ryryn Suryaman Prana Putra
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
A Value ◽  
Outpatient Visits ◽  
Excellent Service ◽  
Chi Square Test

The number of outpatient visits at Labuang Baji Hospital, Makassar decreased from 2017 as many as 47.773 patients to 45.591 patients where the decrease in the number of outpatient visits was indicated to be related to the excellent service provided by the hospital. This study aims to analyze the effect of the application of excellent service on the satisfaction of outpatients at the Labuang Baji Hospital, Makassar. This type of research is a quantitative study using a cross sectional study design. This research was conducted in the outpatient room of the Labuang Baji Hospital, Makassar. The total sample was 397 outpatients. Data were collected using a questionnaire tool. Data were analyzed using the chi square test at α <5%. The results showed that there was an effect of excellent service from the Attitude with a value of p=0,007, Attention with a value of p=0,001, Action with a value of p=0,003, Ability with a value of p=0,001, Appearance with a value of p=0,000, and Accountability with a value of p=0,000 on outpatient satisfaction at Labuang Baji Hospital, Makassar. It is expected that the Labuang Baji Hospital, Makassar will pay attention and maintain the items of Attitude, Attention, Action, Ability, Appearance, and Accountability because it is scientifically proven affect to outpatient satisfaction.

scholarly journals Gender and Household’s Spending on Education: An Empirical Evidence

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Mirza Nazrana Beg ◽  
G. M. Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
Household Expenditure ◽  
Education Spending ◽  
School Enrolment ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Gender Based

This paper examines whether the household's spending on education based on gender exhibits pro-boy bias or not. The study examines two potential mechanisms through which the gender-based difference in education spending can situate itself. Firstly, the association of gender with the enrolment of children in schools is tested. Secondly, the difference in expenditure on education of children, conditional on enrolling them in schools, is examined. The study used multiple regression analysis and chi-square test to achieve its objectives. The data for the study was collected through a structured interview schedule. The data for the study was collected at individual level. The results of the analysis reveal that, on the whole, gender has no association with the school enrolment. The study found that the annual household expenditure on boys is 7.35% higher than on girls.

scholarly journals Examining Saffron Income and Choice of Marketing Channel Connection

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Binish Qadri
Keyword(s):  
Marketing Channel ◽  
Marketing Channels ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship

The study identified the marketing channels involved in the marketing of saffron and revealed grower preference to various marketing channels. Furthermore, it found that the choice of marketing channel depends on income of the saffron grower. The primary data was collected from the respondents (201 saffron growers, 6 dalals and local traders, 17, retailers/wholesalers and 5 firms) in the three selected villages of Pampore namely Letpora, Ledhu and Konibal based on interview schedule framed in accordance with the objectives of the study. Proportional sampling framework was followed for selecting the respondents of the study. The chi-square test for association has been used to find the relationship between two categorical variables which in case of present study is income and channel.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENT IN CURBING CORRUPTION: AN ILLUSTRATIVE APPROACH REGARDING PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1000-1006
Author(s):  
Bashir Muhammad ◽  
Mussawar Shah ◽  
Asadullah ◽  
Naushad Khan
Keyword(s):  
Research Work ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Vital Function ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
The People ◽  
Chi Square Test

Purpose of the study: This study aimed to explore the association between the role of parliament and perception of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) paradigm for curbing corruption in Peshawar. Methodology: A stratified random sampling technique was used to gather information from 320 sample respondents through an interview schedule. The gamma and chi-square test was applied to determine the association between dependent and independent variables. Main Findings: Parliament’s role was termed as of paramount importance in curbing corruption. There was a significant association between the vital function of parliament in curbing corruption (P=0.000), introduce new anti-corruption laws (P=0.016), parliament assure the accountability of executives (P=0.003), parliament should work with other institution (P=0.034), Public Account Committee’s role is admirable in parliament (P=0.815), non-accountability of powerful (P=0.022), parliament should introduce a strict law (P=0.017) and perception of the NAB paradigm for reducing corruption. Applications of this study: The results of this research work can be applied to all watchdogs’ institutions for its policymaking. The originality of this study: The study is unique because the information was aggregated directly from the people in the research area.

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