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In: Social work & social sciences review: an international journal of applied research, Band 20, Heft 1, S. 2-5
ISSN: 0953-5225
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In: Social work & social sciences review: an international journal of applied research, Band 20, Heft 1, S. 2-5
ISSN: 0953-5225
In: Social work & social sciences review: an international journal of applied research, Band 20, Heft 1, S. 26-46
ISSN: 0953-5225
: This research sought to highlight the experiences of women in the shea industry in Kusawgu in Ghana. Recommendations to enhance and sustain the industry were also explored. A total of 60 women from four shea production groups, who lived in Kusawgu, participated in focus group discussions. The data was first analysed separately by the two researchers. Results were then compared to reconcile differences. The study demonstrates that the shea industry undoubtedly provided means of livelihood, self-dignity and respect for the women. Positive outcomes for working in groups include quick processing; sense of belonging and social capital; security and peace of mind; and skills development. However, lack of access to microfinance, travelling for longer distances, the period of time required to get water and fuel-wood, gender-based land ownership discrimination, and extinction of shea trees hamper production and income. Regardless of these challenges the women demonstrated resiliency by their continuous work in the industry. Due to the potential of the shea industry to reduce poverty among women, government should work hand-in-hand with the traditional authority to develop measures to sustain the industry. Social work practitioners could build the capability of the women in the shea industry to access existing pro-poor programmes.
In: Social work & social sciences review: an international journal of applied research, Band 20, Heft 1, S. 63-77
ISSN: 0953-5225
Food and housing security among college students is emerging as a state and national issue. In 2016, 656 students at a California community college completed an online survey. While 42% were food secure, 26% ranked low, and 32% as very low. A regression analysis was performed to assess formal and informal social supports associated with food security. The struggle for nutrition before college was the strongest predictor (B=1.816***), of food insecurity. Mental health problems (B=.978***) also contribute while sharing meals (B=-1.122**), was a protective factor. Results illustrates the need for a greater understanding of the challenges students face. College students are an overlooked population in need of intervention by social workers. Suggestions for intervention are discussed.
In: International journal of human resource management, Band 32, Heft 13, S. 2729-2758
ISSN: 1466-4399
In: International journal of human resource management, Band 32, Heft 11, S. 2519-2544
ISSN: 1466-4399
In: International journal of human resource management, Band 32, Heft 8, S. 1801-1827
ISSN: 1466-4399
In: International journal of human resource management, Band 32, Heft 6, S. 1390-1417
ISSN: 1466-4399
In: Alexandria science exchange journal: an international quarterly journal of science and agricultural environments, Band 40, Heft JANUARY- MARCH, S. 177-189
ISSN: 2536-9784
In: Alexandria science exchange journal: an international quarterly journal of science and agricultural environments, Band 40, Heft JANUARY- MARCH, S. 169-176
ISSN: 2536-9784
In: Alexandria science exchange journal: an international quarterly journal of science and agricultural environments, Band 40, Heft JANUARY- MARCH, S. 203-217
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In: Alexandria science exchange journal: an international quarterly journal of science and agricultural environments, Band 40, Heft JANUARY- MARCH, S. 143-155
ISSN: 2536-9784
In: Alexandria science exchange journal: an international quarterly journal of science and agricultural environments, Band 40, Heft JANUARY- MARCH, S. 190-202
ISSN: 2536-9784
In: Alexandria science exchange journal: an international quarterly journal of science and agricultural environments, Band 40, Heft JANUARY- MARCH, S. 127-142
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In: Alexandria science exchange journal: an international quarterly journal of science and agricultural environments, Band 40, Heft JANUARY- MARCH, S. 19-29
ISSN: 2536-9784
In: Alexandria science exchange journal: an international quarterly journal of science and agricultural environments, Band 40, Heft JANUARY- MARCH, S. 1-11
ISSN: 2536-9784