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    Psychological well-being of Married Couples; in Addis Ketema Sub City, Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2019-12) Yimam, Mohammed; Abera, Dame (PhD)
    The major purpose of the present study was to assess the Psychological well-being of Married Couples; Addis Ketema Sub city Addis Ababa. A mixed methods research design was employed. For this purpose, 171 participants were selected through simple random, stratified, and purposive sampling techniques. Psychological wellbeing scales (Ryff, 1989) with demographic questions were used using both quantitative (questionnaire scales) and qualitative (FGD and Interview) methods. In order to address the basic research questions formulated in the study, data were analyzed using through various statistical techniques which include frequency, percentage, mean, independent sample t-test, one way ANOVA, and post hoc analysis Accordingly. Findings revealed that First; all six psychological dimensions are directly or indirectly a function of one’s financial capability and being cooperative in many of their social affairs. Second, the current study showed that, there was a significant difference concerning couples’ gender and psychological wellbeing. Third, the current study showed that, there was no significant difference between married couple’s age and psychological wellbeing in terms of all six sub levels. Last, psychological wellbeing vary as a function of couples’ educational level, well educated couples tend to endorse good psychological wellbeing often than less educated couples. The study concluded that, psychological wellbeing and all six psychological dimensions are directly or indirectly a function of one’s financial ability. Difference between male and female couples psychological wellbeing was observed. The difference between married couple’s age and psychological wellbeing in terms of all six sub levels was very minimal. Last, psychological wellbeing vary as a function of couples’ educational level. Therefore, Psychologists, social workers, practitioners, health professionals, top government officials, Administrators, researchers and the community at large advised to design and provide comprehensive and effective marriage and psychological wellbeing related planning.
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    Sexual Behavior of Adolescents in Single-sex and co-education Schools: The Case of Some Selected High Schools in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2019-06) Gebresilassie, Rezene; Abera, Dame (PhD)
    The purpose of the present study was to assess the sexual behavior of adolescents in single - sex and co-education schools particularly those who are attending class in preparatory schools at Addis Ababa. It specifically examines the relationships among sexual behavior, contraceptive use and sex associated risks of adolescents. The study has used a mixed method research design. A total of 320 participants were selected using stratified random sampling techniques coupled with purposive sampling. More specifically, while the one single sex (boys only) school and informants of FGD and KII were purposively selected, the other three schools were selected through simple random sampling techniques.The respondents of the questionnaire scales were also selected through stratified random sampling. Moreover, both quantitative and qualitative data were generated from using both quantitative (BSAS questionnaire scales) and qualitative (FGD and KII) methods. In order to address the basic research questions, data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients, Independent t-test, and ANOVA statistical techniques. Accordingly, the current study generally revealed several important findings about sexual behavior, contraceptive use and sex associated risks, and about their relationships. First, most adolescents become sexually active at around the age 16 and 17. It was also found that the driving forces for initiating sexual intercourse are: peer pressure, falling in love and the need to explore and experiment. Second, most of the adolescents do not use contraceptives when having sexual intercourse. Third, many adolescents are facing sex associated problems such as STDs, unwanted pregnancy and abortion. Fourth, a negative correlation was obtained between sexual behavior scores and sex associated risk factors scores. Fifth, a strong relationship has been found between contraceptive use and school type; Sex Associated Risks and grade level; Sexual Behavior and the age of adolescents. Finally, based on the results of the current study, the following recommendations were forwarded:provision of SRH training and contraceptives like condoms in the school settings; and more researchers should be conducted to see the impact of school types on adolescents’ sexual behavior so as to provide data to policy makers and all stakeholders in the education sector.
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    Sexual Behavior of Adolescents in Single-sex and co-education Schools: The Case of Some Selected High Schools in Addis Ababa.
    (Addis Ababa University, 2019-06) Gebresilassie, Rezene; Abera, Dame (PhD)
    The purpose of the present study was to assess the sexual behavior of adolescents in single - sex and co-education schools particularly those who are attending class in preparatory schools at Addis Ababa. It specifically examines the relationships among sexual behavior, contraceptive use and sex associated risks of adolescents. The study has used a mixed method research design. A total of 320 participants were selected using stratified random sampling techniques coupled with purposive sampling. More specifically, while the one single sex (boys only) school and informants of FGD and KII were purposively selected, the other three schools were selected through simple random sampling techniques.The respondents of the questionnaire scales were also selected through stratified random sampling. Moreover, both quantitative and qualitative data were generated from using both quantitative (BSAS questionnaire scales) and qualitative (FGD and KII) methods. In order to address the basic research questions, data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients, Independent t-test, and ANOVA statistical techniques. Accordingly, the current study generally revealed several important findings about sexual behavior, contraceptive use and sex associated risks, and about their relationships. First, most adolescents become sexually active at around the age 16 and 17. It was also found that the driving forces for initiating sexual intercourse are: peer pressure, falling in love and the need to explore and experiment. Second, most of the adolescents do not use contraceptives when having sexual intercourse. Third, many adolescents are facing sex associated problems such as STDs, unwanted pregnancy and abortion. Fourth, a negative correlation was obtained between sexual behavior scores and sex associated risk factors scores. Fifth, a strong relationship has been found between contraceptive use and school type; Sex Associated Risks and grade level; Sexual Behavior and the age of adolescents. Finally, based on the results of the current study, the following recommendations were forwarded:provision of SRH training and contraceptives like condoms in the school settings; and more researchers should be conducted to see the impact of school types on adolescents’ sexual behavior so as to provide data to policy makers and all stakeholders in the education sector.