Aspects Of Empowerment Research Articles

EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH SELF-HELP GROUPS: A PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS OF WOMEN IN BHARATPUR

The primary objective of this study is to gain deeper insights into the socioeconomic influence of women in Bharatpur, with a specific focus on those involved in Self Help Groups (SHGs). This research aims to comprehensively understand how the participation of women in SHGs has contributed to their empowerment and overall socioeconomic development. The study includes a detailed analysis and interpretation of various indicators, such as changes in income and savings levels before and after joining SHGs, as well as the growth in their confidence, leadership abilities, and knowledge acquisition. Furthermore, the literature review explores the broader socioeconomic impact on the lives of women, highlighting how involvement in SHGs has transformed their social and economic standing. Self Help Groups, as grassroots-level organizations, play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals, particularly women. By offering opportunities for collective action, skill development, and financial independence, SHGs have become instrumental in advancing the welfare of women in Bharatpur, fostering greater autonomy, economic stability, and community leadership. This research not only investigates the financial outcomes associated with SHG membership but also delves into the qualitative aspects of empowerment, such as personal growth, decision-making capacities, and the ability to influence community-level initiatives. By examining these elements, the study seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the socioeconomic transformations that SHGs facilitate in the lives of women in Bharatpur.

The participatory experiences of pupils with vision impairment in education

While there has been a long-term commitment to inclusion in mainstream schools for pupils with special educational needs, including vision impairment (VI), the position of these pupils in an inclusive school environment, and the extent to which their educational, social, and emotional needs are met, continues to be problematic. This study investigates the experience of children and young people with VI accessing the curriculum and education, through evaluating the perceived quality of their participation in terms of rights, efficiency, and development. The methodology employed a qualitative approach, comprising face-to-face focus group interviews with pupils with VI. Three focus group sessions took place with 13 pupils with VI aged 8–18 years from primary and post-primary schools. Regarding pupils’ participatory rights, many reported challenges experienced in terms of equal access to education. In some instances, obstacles emerged due to lack of proper engagement with the pupil, or teachers’ actions were seen to reinforce pupil difference, undermining opportunities for more inclusive practice. In terms of development, this was chiefly evidenced by frequent descriptions of ‘missing out’, particularly on the social and peer engagement aspects of school life. Pupils unanimously reported that participation could be more efficient if there was increased awareness of their lived experiences with VI, and positive aspects of empowerment emerged when pupils felt included in decision-making about their needs. This study highlights key challenges for pupils with VI regarding how they access education in Northern Ireland, including issues surrounding their inclusion, everyday discrimination, and a lack of awareness of VI. Although these children and young people demonstrated appeasement and understanding, when insensitivities arose, pupils with VI, while resilient and generally positive about their experience, are faced with challenges that diminish their access, participation, and enjoyment of education.

Exploring the Effectiveness of Pantawid Pamilyang Filipino Program (4ps) Family Development Sessions: Understanding, Challenges, and Impact on Exiting Household Beneficiaries in Marawi City

This research examines the understanding level of the 4Ps beneficiaries in Marawi City regarding the Family Development Sessions provided by their assigned city links since joining the program, along with the impact and challenges they face. Structured questionnaires and focused group discussions were carried out with 45 participants. The analysis revealed that the participants' comprehension of the FDS modules was limited, with only certain topics like "Food and Nutrition" and those related to the Marawi Siege and COVID-19 Pandemic being well understood and practiced by the beneficiaries. Challenges mainly revolved around venue issues and social commitments. While the FDS had a positive impact on the respondents, some struggled to implement their learnings due to conflicting beliefs, and the community empowerment aspect fell short. Based on the study's results, the researcher recommends the following actions: 1. Ensure beneficiaries understand topics by evaluating comprehension after each session. 2. Conduct periodic evaluations to assess knowledge retention. 3. Establish fixed FDS dates to avoid communication issues. 4. Secure spacious venues for sessions in coordination with barangay officials. 5. Continuously remind beneficiaries of the importance of FDS attendance. 6. Hold monthly FDS for all parent groups. 7. Tailor activities to suit all beneficiaries' capacities. 8. Encourage questions and feedback during sessions. 9. Stress the importance of communication for parent leaders. 10. Implement spot-checks by higher authorities to ensure compliance with FDS guidelines.

Unconditional cash transfer programs and women’s empowerment: evidence from Pakistan

AbstractThis study explores the impact of unconditional cash transfers on the multiple dimensions of women’s empowerment in Pakistan. Emphasizing the importance of cultural and religious norms, empowerment is considered as a latent construct manifested through three distinct choice dimensions, viz., “self,” “familial,” and “economic.” For the empirical estimation, a structural equation model is used on the country-representative Impact Evaluation Survey data of 2015–16 for the Benazir Income Support Program. The measurement model identifies various indicators for the dimensions considered. The results confirm the importance of providing cash transfers to the country's poorest women in all three dimensions, while the impact on self-choices is almost 40% that of the impact on the other two aspects of empowerment. Our findings provide recommendations for the successful implementation of social assistance programs.

Understanding the Dynamics of MGNREGA Beneficiaries through Social Work Lens: A Study in Shivamogga District, Karnataka State, India

This comprehensive study delves into the intricate tapestry of MGNREGA beneficiaries' perspectives, unravelling a rich array of insights that illuminate their empowerment journey. The objectives of the study include understanding the socioeconomic dynamics of MGNREGA beneficiaries, examining its impact on livelihood security, exploring the role of social work in its implementation, and analyzing the empowerment dimensions of the program. Utilizing data from 80 respondents in Shivamogga District, the study employs the Shapiro-Wilk test for normality, ANOVA for group differences, and Tukey's post-hoc test for specific comparisons. Key findings highlight significant improvements in communication skills, decision-making power, leadership skills, and social empowerment among beneficiaries. Economic empowerment aspects, such as annual income and food consumption patterns, also showed positive outcomes. Psychological empowerment, encompassing attitudes towards the program, role perception, and desire for control, reflected a high level of empowerment. The research highlights the critical role of social work in enhancing and sustaining these positive impacts, offering recommendations for policy improvement and contributing to the advancement of rural development practices. This exploration extends beyond mere statistical analyses, offering a profound examination of the human dimensions that shape empowerment dynamics in rural India.

THE DIFFERENCES IN MEANING BETWEEN MUSLIM WOMEN'S MODEST CLOTHING AND WOMEN'S CLOTHING ADVERTORIALS

Modest fashion has progressed positively in the last two decades. Designers and advertisers are trying to attract modest fashion’s consumers. One of the mediums to promote it is by advertorials. Analyzing words and phrases used in advertorials can help advertisers, practitioners and other concerned parties to understand how advertorials are written. Using Leech’s theory toward meanings, this study aimed to analyze and compare the differences between the advertorials of Muslim women modest clothing and women's clothing from semantic perspective. This study applied a descriptive qualitative approach by analyzing four advertorials of women’s modest, formal, and casual clothing. The results of this study show that the advertorials of modest clothing seem to use a thematic meaning by creating the images of comforted and elegant looking Muslim women in modest clothes. On the other hand, the advertorials of women’s formal and casual clothing look to portray the wearers as sexy and confident women. Although both types of advertorials give meanings with empowering themes, they explore different aspects of empowerment to give understanding toward their potential consumers.

The spatial pattern and association network of green finance development: Empirical evidence from China

AbstractGreen finance is a market‐driven approach to achieve the “double carbon” goal. However, the existing research predominantly focuses on the connotations and empowerment aspects of green finance. Notable regional disparities exist in China's financial markets and resource endowments, resulting in uneven levels of green finance development among various areas, significantly impeding the overall green transformation of the economy and society. In light of this, our paper explores the spatial patterns and association network of green finance development in China. The research findings indicate that: (1) The development of green finance in China exhibits an “east high, west low” spatial distribution pattern, with significant spatial clustering observed among neighboring provinces. The eastern region displays a “H‐H” clustering, while the western region shows an “L‐L” clustering. (2) The spatial correlation distribution of provincial green finance in China demonstrates an eastward concentration and westward dispersion trend, with strong correlation areas gradually expanding. Notably, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and the Beijing‐Tianjin‐Hebei urban agglomerations lead nationally in attractiveness. (3) The external radiation capability of provincial green finance is progressively improving, with provinces such as Beijing, Hebei, Hubei, and Sichuan likely to occupy strategic structural positions, possessing greater development advantages. This study not only expands the theoretical scope of existing green finance research but also provides a practical reference for coordinating and achieving the high‐quality development of regional green finance from a practical perspective.

A co-created multimethod evaluation of recovery education in Ireland.

This paper aims to explore the impact of recovery education on recovery knowledge, attitudesand the quality of life of students undertaking recovery education, contributing to the evidence base in relation to the impact of recovery education. It also explores the experiences of all stakeholders involved in the co-facilitation, delivery and participation in recovery education. This study evaluates the experiences of stakeholders involved in the co-facilitation, delivery and participation in recovery education across four recovery colleges in Ireland. Participants included students undertaking recovery education, peer educators, education facilitators, recovery college coordinatorsand practitioner/service providers. Findings from the quantitative survey when compared with extant literature suggest that students had a good understanding of recovery education. The social aspect of empowerment for growth and wellbeing was identified through themes relating to co-production and facilitating student learning. Support for equitable access to recovery education, including co-production for both the public and staff, was identified as a challenge for the future. The findings from both the qualitative and quantitative components of the study show the positive impact of recovery education on stakeholders while acknowledging the need for ongoing support for people working in recovery education and the development of services. In particular, there was a high level of recovery knowledge found in students undertaking recovery education. This study utilised a co-created study design. From inception a steering group comprising stakeholders (peer educators, recovery education facilitators including past recovery college students and nonpeer staff involved in the co-production of recovery education) directed the conduct of the evaluation. This steering group participated in an iterative process of information sharing, suggestions for evaluation process and language.

EMPOWERMENT OF YOUNG LECTURERS: INDIAN CONTEXT

Empowering young lecturers is essential for the sustainable development of academic institutions. This paper examines various aspects of empowerment and highlights the need for comprehensive mentoring programs, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and comprehensive policies to promote diversity and work-life balance. Recognizing and celebrating the achievements of young faculty not only promotes a positive organizational culture but also contributes to their professional development. Providing resources for research activities and establishing leadership development programs are important to give young faculty the skills and confidence they need to make impactful contributions. By addressing administrative challenges through strategic investment in the right talent, we further strengthen our talent foundation. This article focuses on the holistic approach needed to empower young faculty, recognizing that it has a profound impact on the excellence of individual educators and the academic environment as a whole. KEY WORDS: Lecturers young lecturers, Educational System, empowerment

Women Empowerment in West Bengal: Issues and Challenges - An Ethnographic Study

Preamble: This research paper exhibits an exclusive picture of ethnography and the detailed elaborative description of different aspects of empowerment of women through self-help groups in West Bengal. Objectives: This research work was confined to twelve selected SHGs from two villages of North 24-parganas, West Bengal. From January 2013 to January 2015, she collected enormous level of information of eighty (80) selected women from twelve self-help groups. Main aims and objectives of the present research is to measure the empowerment of women through the parameters of SHGs as prevalent among the rural women of West Bengal. Methods: Case-studies is one of the most important methods of ethnography. Here, the ethnographer depicts some significant cases of empowerment of women of respective self-help groups through the help of some ethnographic methods like participant observation, in-depth interview and obviously case study. Findings: Pictures of different levels of empowerment i.e., Economic, Social and Political is seen in this ethnographic account. In North 24-pargana district, Shibdaspur Gram Panchayet consists basically maximum number of Muslim SHG members. For this reason, rate of Political Empowerment among SHG women is very low in those areas. But, the result of Economic Empowerment as well as Social Empowerment is satisfactory

Exploring Social and Religious Dimensions: A Qualitative Analysis of Computer Literacy and Motivational Empowerment among Maritime Cadets in an International Programme

This study delves into the intricate interplay of social, religious, and academic facets within the Maritime Institute Jakarta (STIP Jakarta), specifically focusing on Semester 1 cadets enrolled in the international programme. The research centres on the competencies of 200 randomly selected cadets, examining their proficiency in computer literacy while scrutinizing the influence of social and religious perspectives on their pursuit of an international maritime education. This investigation aligns with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) framework, emphasising the paramount importance of English communication skills for future global officers. Maritime Institute Jakarta (STIP Jakarta), renowned for producing a substantial number of qualified seamen, deck officers, and engine officers, offers applied bachelor's degrees in Nautical, Technical, and Port and Shipping Management majors. Cadets, hailing from diverse regions across Indonesia, incorporate Bahasa Indonesia and their traditional languages into their daily lives. However, the demand for international and global proficiency necessitates fluency in English communication. The research methodology adopts a qualitative approach with a focus on descriptive analysis. By investigating the social and motivational empowerment aspects, the study aims to uncover the intricate dynamics that influence the cadets' journey. Attention is given to the prayers and expectations of parents, reflecting on the cadets' plans and aspirations to become exceptional seafarers. The qualitative lens employed in this study allows for a nuanced understanding of the cadets' experiences, exploring the multifaceted dimensions of their educational journey. This research not only contributes to the understanding of computer literacy among maritime cadets but also sheds light on the socio-religious context that shapes their educational pursuits. The findings are anticipated to inform educational policies, curriculum development, and support systems tailored to the unique needs of maritime cadets in an international setting.

The effect of empowerment of the "Mahatta" Cadre on the health status of the first thousand days of birth

Introduction: For the past ten years, child malnutrition has been a major national concern in Indonesia. Although the incidence of stunted toddlers has reduced, more than a fifth of toddlers in Indonesia still have stunted growth, making the issue of stunted toddlers a public health concern. This condition got worst due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Indonesia, the COVID-19 pandemic has hampered access for mothers and children to optimal health services. Thus, This study aims to assess the effect of empowerment of the "Mahatta" cadre on the health degrees ahead of the first thousand days of birth. Method: The research design was quasi-experimental, with consecutive sampling techniques to determine. The study was conducted in Sampang City. In this study, we divided into two groups. Each group consists of 58 respondents. The intervention group was a group that got empowerment from Mahatta cadres, and the control group was not. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire sheet. The statistical analysis for the analytic study was man Whitney and Wilcoxon and chi-square. The significant p-value was less than 0.05. Results: The average age in the intervention group (43.59 ± 7.910 years old) was higher than the control group (42.53 ± 8.236 years old). Our findings show an enhancement of the test result in the control group of Mahatta's health workforce empowerment aspect. The empowerment of Mahatta cadres significantly increases the health status score (p=0.000) in the intervention group. The mean value in the intervention group was even higher than in the control group. This showed the potential for Mahatta cadres to improve the health status of pregnant women and children under two years of age. Conclusion: The empowerment of Mahatta cadres significantly increases the health status score in the intervention group.

Model Optimalisasi Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Masyarakat Berbasis Masjid: Studi Kasus Kota Depok

Rasulullah SAW has given an example of the importance of empowering people after he migrated from Mecca to Medina. Among the aspects of empowerment that he did were spiritual, social, educational, and economic aspects. Empowerment of the poor is important in the social field. Poverty is a global issue that has an impact on development of a region. The government has been creating and developing programs to empower the poor for a long time, but it seems that it has not played on optimal role. Depok City BPS released that Depok City’s poverty rate in 2022 is 2.53%. and in 20202 the number of Muslims in Depok City is 1.773.341 out of a total population of 2.484.000. the means that more than 70% of Depok City’s population is Muslim. Muslims are synonymous with mosques, and Depok City has more than 400 mosques that can be empowered. Therefore, this study discusses the Optimization Model of Mosque-based Community Empowerment. The research methodology used is qualitative which camos from interviews and observations. Sources of data obtained directly from interviewees. The analysis technique used in this study is descriptive analysis by explaining the results of the researchers’ observations through a detailed explanation of the model. The result of this study are expected to be a source of reference for mosques in empowering communities.

Exploring the Interplay between Conceptualizing and Realizing Inquiry—The Case of One Mathematics Teacher’s Trajectory

Inquiry, an approach that departs from traditional mathematics teaching, empowers students through active participation and increased accountability in exploration, argumentation, evaluation, and communication of mathematical ideas. There is broad research consensus on the benefits of inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning mathematics, including their potential to support equitable mathematics classrooms. While research has separately explored teachers’ conceptions of inquiry and their efforts to enact the practice, little is known about the interplay between mathematics teachers’ conceptions and enactment, and how it could be harnessed in professional development. In this study, we follow Alex, an experienced upper secondary mathematics teacher unfamiliar with inquiry, as he participates in a one-semester professional development course that draws on inquiry in multiple ways. His trajectory towards learning to teach through inquiry is revealed through patterns and shifts in his reflections and classroom actions. Our findings reveal significant developments in Alex’s conception of inquiry and in how he realizes it in his classroom, identifying three paths that illuminate his inquiry trajectory: the teacher’s role in inquiry interactions, a growing idea of inquiry, and orchestrating whole-class situations. In the interplay between enacting and reflecting, he moves from distributing authority separately between himself and ‘the students’ (as one unit) to fostering shared authority, a key aspect of empowerment, between himself and his students (as multiple voices) in both groupwork and whole-class episodes.

Evaluating empowerment towards responsible conduct of research in a small private online course

Teaching Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) has gained recognition in recent years, with various organizations emphasizing the need to take responsibility in training their researchers in RCR. However, differing perspectives on RCR education result in a variety of practices, making it unclear what approach is most effective. As part of two European projects on research integrity education, we have developed an empowerment perspective on RCR education and incorporated this in an online course design. This paper presents the design and qualitative evaluation of a Small Private Online Course (SPOC) that aims to empower participants towards RCR. Results show the course enhanced individual aspects of empowerment, but it proved difficult to stimulate social aspects of empowerment in researchers day-to-day work.

Small ruminant value chain and empowerment: a gendered baseline study from Ethiopia

IntroductionDespite growing interest in gender analysis in value chains, comparatively few studies have analyzed gender relations in small ruminant value chains using sex-disaggregated quantitative data in livestock-based systems.MethodsDrawing on baseline data from the Small Ruminant Value Chain Development Program (SRVD) in Ethiopia, this study aims to address two research questions: what is the gender status along small ruminant value chain stages and the related associations among aspects of empowerment and socio-economic variables? We employed empowerment and value chain frameworks to address these research questions.Results and conclusionOur findings reveal that small ruminant market participation, related decisions, and control over income are gender differential. Estimation results identified several variables significantly associated with agency dimensions, achievements, or both, with mixed results. These are age group, context, being married, being men and head of household, participation in breeding stock selection, livestock ownership, contact with extension agents, access to market information, and participation in selling at marketplaces. Participation in a small ruminant value chain may encourage more egalitarian decision-making behaviors but does not guarantee the capacity to make autonomous decision-making, and thus needs to be coupled with interventions on empowerment dimensions. Nevertheless, further investigations are required to establish the mixed results with additional variables on norms.

Peran BUMDES dalam Pengembangan Objek Wisata Pantai Di Desa Pitu Kecamatan Tobelo Tengah Kabupaten Halmahera Utara

This research aims to determine the role of BUMDES in raising awareness, capacity and empowering the community in developing beach tourism objects in Pitu Village in Central Tobelo District. The research was carried out over a period of 4 months, namely September to December 2020. Determining the sample in this study used the snowball sampling method. This research uses two types of data, namely primary and secondary data. The data analysis used is descriptive analysis. The results of the research show that the role of BUMDES in raising awareness, capacity and empowering the community in the development of beach tourism objects in Pitu Village in Tobelo Tengah District, it can be concluded (1) Awareness aspect, changing behavior from unwilling to willing, namely increasing village community awareness in maintaining cleanliness and safety of village residential environments and tourist locations. (2) Capacity aspect, increasing the skills of community business actors in managing businesses at the Pitu Beach Tourism location, such as how to make typical Pitu Village food and drinks. (3) Empowerment aspect, increasing business turnover managed by the community at the Pitu Beach Tourism location. Because of the trust of the village government through the BUMDES, the village government provides grants from village funds for business capital.

Empowerment evaluation: Key methodology aspects from participatory research and intervention with Roma girls

AbstractEmpowerment evaluation (EE) is an especially useful tool that enables people to be involved in both individual and group transformation processes, in particular in contexts characterized by social inequality. By using a participatory approach, this methodological article analyses an Empowerment Evaluation experience within the European RoMoMatteR project. This project, which focuses on the notion of reproductive justice, has involved a group of Roma girls from Alicante (Spain), in a context characterized by discrimination based on ethnicity, gender and age, as well as by structural determinants such as social exclusion. The main research objective has been to analyse the relevance of the methodology designed to assess how project participants have developed a sense of autonomy and the acquisition of socio‐cultural resources as assets for their future life choices. Therefore, the study design has followed the model proposed by Fetterman for Empowerment Evaluation: establishing a mission to be assessed, participatory diagnosis of the current status and finally planning for the future to start the desired change. Fetterman's model was adapted by designing and organizing participatory workshops with the girls involved in the project. The results confirm the relevance of the methodological proposal of the workshops to engage aspects of empowerment. The findings also allow to detect the empowerment of the Roma girls especially in two areas of the project: reaching the proposed objectives and the methodology used to register significant information. In the first case, the results show that Roma girls' establish a critical perspective on the idea of reproductive justice, and related to this, the activation of proactive behaviours linked to the acquisition of socio‐cultural resources in the development of visions of their personal futures. In the second case, the Roma girls have also shown empowerment in decision‐making on technical aspects, methodological design and taking action aimed at the collective construction of useful information in the project.

Coffee Farmers Empowerment by LMDH Argo Mulyo in Tambi Village, Kejajar District, Wonosobo Regency

Empowerment is an effort made by the community, with or without the support of outsiders to improve their lives based on their own power, through power optimization efforts, as well as increasing their bargaining position, in other words, empowerment must put the strength of the community as the main capital and avoid the "engineering" of outsiders which often kills the independence of the local community. This study aims to find out and analyze the techniques for empowering coffee farming communities carried out by LMDH Argo Mulyo in Tambi Village, Kalijajar District, Wonosobo Regency, Central Java Province. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. The data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and literature studies. Data analysis techniques are carried out by reducing data, presenting data, drawing conclusions, and verifying. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the implementation of empowerment carried out by LMDH Argo Mulyo for coffee farmers in Tambi Village, Wonosobo District, Central Java Province is going well covering 4 (four) aspects of empowerment, namely: Human Development, Business Development, Community Development, and Institutional Development.

STRATEGI YAYASAN SETIA MUDA DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN ANAK MUDA MELALUI KESENIAN MUSIK GAMBANG KROMONG (STUDI DI YAYASAN SETIA MUDA, KELURAHAN CIPEDAK, KECAMATAN JAGAKARSA, KOTA JAKARTA SELATAN)

Setia Muda Foundation is one of the gambang kromong music art studios located in DKI Jakarta Province and has been established since 1995. The studio founded by Mr. Hamdani was built with the aim of empowering young people through their potential, interests and talents. Through several empowerment programs and activities, Setia Muda Foundation has succeeded in producing productive and independent young people. This research is located in Ciganjur Village, Jagakarsa District, South Jakarta City. This research is presented in a descriptive form with a qualitative approach. Sources of data used are primary data derived from observations and interviews, as well as secondary data obtained through the results of several documentation studies, periodic reports, company profiles, transcripts and photos of the implementation of activities. The analysis technique used is data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing/verification by triangulation of sources and time. The theory used in this research is the strategy theory proposed by Hatten and Hatten, the theory of empowerment aspects by Kartasasmita, and the theory of empowerment results by Mardikanto and Soebianto. The purpose of this study was to determine the strategy, implementation aspects and results of empowerment by the Setia Muda Foundation for young people through the art of gambang kromong music.