Indigenous Marriage and Family Counseling among Oromo Community in Ethiopia

Getachew Abeshu Disassa,Tsehay Baissa Into

doi:10.17648/diversitas-journal-v5i4-1384

Getachew Abeshu Disassa, Tsehay Baissa Into

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https://doi.org/10.17648/diversitas-journal-v5i4-1384

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Journal: Diversitas Journal	Publication Date: Oct 28, 2020
License type: CC BY-NC 4.0

Affiliation: Jimma University, Marymount University

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Semi-structured interview and FGD was employed to extract information from thirteen respondents selected purposefully. The result of the study disclosed that marriage and family counseling is a tradition among Oromo community right after shaving of born hair. Mostly, the father takes responsibility of the male and mother follows her daughter. ‘Kuchu’ and engagement counseling, and knowledge of blessing and curse are among the major areas of concern. Consequently, principles of marriage and family counseling, procedures and ages of application are fundamental. Incorporating indigenous knowledge and skills of counseling in education curriculum and training for its sustainability was recommended for upgrading. KEYWORDS: family counseling; indigenous counseling; marriage counseling.

Highlights

Marriage is a special relationship and arrangement between people involved in the act
Marriage counseling can be a valuable addition to any relationship since: it gives each person involved fundamental tools and healthy coping strategies to manage their communication, show respect for each other, and grow in healthy ways (Lisa, 2012)
Marriage and family counselors communicate with individuals, groups and parents as to facilitate positive interaction, developing trust and common understanding among family and community members of Oromo community. (Arid and Arid, 2007) stated that ‘Marriage counseling may be considered in this context as any counseling with one or more clients dealing with problems related to marriage, including getting married, staying married, or resolving problems related to marriage(e.g., sexual, money, children, in-laws, communication, etc.) or getting out of marriage.’

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Marriage is a special relationship and arrangement between people involved in the act. It is a group of people who are usually related by birth, marriage or adoption (Minnet, 2001). Marriage counseling can be a valuable addition to any relationship since: it gives each person involved fundamental tools and healthy coping strategies to manage their communication, show respect for each other, and grow in healthy ways (Lisa, 2012). These duties may not always be spelled out in detail, but they are well understood and readily enforced in each case (Gemechu & Assefa, 2006)

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