Browsing by Author "Sewalem Tsega"

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    The Challenges and Opportunities of Female with Visual Impairment to Participate in Social Activities in Case of Ethiopian National Association of the Blind (ENAB)
    (Addis Ababa University , 2020-12) Banchigize Amogne; Sewalem Tsega
    The main purpose of this study is to identify the major challenges that hold back the participation of female with visual impairment in the society and to show the available opportunities for female with visual impairments to participate in social activities. It is known that social participation has various benefits for human domain. But female with visual impairment are isolated and excluded from social participation by ill customs, negative attitudes, low social skill, inaccessible physical environments, low economic income, and ETC. Qualitative research method and phenomenology research design were used in this study. Purposive sampling technique was employed to conduct the study. The study was conducted with 7 key interview informants and with 10 focus group discussion participants who purposively selected generally 17 participants were involved in the study. Total blind females and age from 25-55 were included in the study. The data analysis was used thematic data analysis and the data is described based on the research questions organization. The participants of the study described the challenges thy experienced in relation to negative social attitude, low social skills, negative cultural attitude, inaccessible physical environment, and low economic status. The respondents of this thesis were also discussed about the challenges and opportunities based on the questions posed to them. The result of this study is members of the society consider female with visual impairment as incapable and incompetent to make social participation. The finding of the data also indicated that female with visual impairment have low social skill. Female with visual impairment met so many impediments to participate in social activities. Despite the challenges female with visual impairment encounter, the society gives priority for female with visual impairment which is a great opportunity. In addition, members of the society also began giving recognition to person with visual impairment. Persons with disability should have the opportunity to be actively involved in decision-making processes about policies and programme, including those directly concerning them. In order to ensure self-determination, female with visual impairment must be supported to make their own decisions over their lives, their bodies and how they choose to seek justice has been recommended at the end
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    Challenges and Opportunities of Pastoral Counseling:The Case of Selected Evangelical Churches In Addis Ababa.
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-06) Lidya Solomon; Sewalem Tsega
    . This study's primary objective was to investigate the challenges and opportunities facing counseling in Addis Ababa's evangelical churches. The research design used in the study was qualitative. conducted semi-structured in depth interviews with ten pastors, including male and female representatives from five evangelical congregations, who were chosen purposfully. With regard to their positions, pastoral counselors' experiences, perceptions, and points of view were to be thoroughly documented using this methodology. The investigation's findings from these interviews included obstacles including the stigma attached to mental health problems, lack of professional training in counseling and the complex interplay between spiritua l and psychological and also opportunities including demand for counseling, collaboration with mental health professionals and holistic approach. Keywords: Pastoral Counseling,Evangelical Churches,Challenges, Opportunities, Mental Health, Psychology, Addis Ababa, Theology, Stigma, Behavioral Science, Training Needs
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    The Challenges of Implementing Early Childhood Care and Education: The Case of Nifas Silk Iafto Sub City, Woreda 02
    (Addis Ababa University , 2021-12) Zenebech Mekuriy; Sewalem Tsega
    The general objective of the study was to assess the challenges of implementing early childhood care education in Nifas Silk Lafto Sub city wored 02 of Addis Ababa.In order to get relevant data for this study, the researcher used two data gathering tools. These are semi structured interview for administrators and questionnaire for teachers after gathering the available data from thirteen administrators and 133 teachers who have been teaching in different public preschools in Nifas Silk Lafto Sub city, the data were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively in terms of thematic approach. The result from the above analysis revealed that there are different challenges to implement early childhood care education are lack of available materials, absence of trained teachers, lack favorable environment of the school, lack of outdoors and indoors in the schools, lack of cooperation of parents in the school, lack of well designed curriculum. From the conclusions reached, the researcher forwards recommendations such as concerned bodies should organize successive workshops, seminars and in-service trainings so that teachers can get the chance to share experiences on how to cope with the existing problems in teaching children in preschools, Preschool curriculum designers should consider the culture, the social and economic way of life of the society and also design child-centered approach which includes a holistic view of the child, the preschool administrators and concerned bodies should consider large class and find solution to it and parents should cooperate with school teachers to cultivate learners’ personality.
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    Character Analysis on Representation of Person with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Two Selected Ethiopian Amharic Films
    (Addis Ababa University, 2019-06) Sisay Tufa; Sewalem Tsega
    The aim of this paper is to evaluate and analyze the character representation of person with ASD in Ethiopia on two selected Amharic films. The study was conducted based on the data gathered from 6 direct participants of film producers, directors, script writers and actors through interview and direct observation of the two selected films. From the respondents five of them are male and 1 female. Qualitative research method was used to answer the research questions. The study thematically analyzes data obtained from interview and film observation. The result of the study indicated that, selected films characters are portrayed in correspond to the behavioral characters of persons with autism. To this research low awareness of film producers and writers related to autism spectrum disorder, least concern of government officials to autism and affecting their role in the provision of quality films to their and as of many films of Ethiopia, too much more role monopoly by one person are some of the factors affecting films related to autism spectrum disorder. In conclusion, this thesis found out that the two selected Amharic films, ‗Tism‘ and ‗Bandaf‘, have it‘s own strength and limitations in presenting and reflecting an autistic character or traits. The study indicated that these strength and limitations have evolved from lack of adequate knowledge about autism spectrum disorder, and misperception about person with autism. To minimize these limitations and improve the making of qualitatively sound films, some solutions are recommended in this thesis. Key words: autism spectrum disorder / Asperger syndrome, character representation, selected Amharic films.
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    Communication Challenges of Deaf Children with their Hearing Families in Some Selected School of Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2013-06) , Zewdu Guluma; Sewalem Tsega
    TThis study investigated communication challenges of deaf children with their hearing families. In order to obtain relevant information in depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten deaf children and their hearing families. Those who are learning in special deaf schools in regular classes, and used sign language from an early age had negative communication experiences at home. It was found that they could not achieve communication either in ESL or orally with their hearing families. The results of the study indicated that parents expressed different reactions as a result of having deaf and hard of hearing children. The stigma held by the family about the causes and consequence of communication influenced the children to feel embarrassed and disgraced. This may be one of the causes for deaf children’s to develop negative attitude towards their hearing families. The beliefs held by families of the deaf about the causes of their children’s deafness varies from real cause to sin, evil eye, curse, misdeed in previous life by parents and misfortune. The types of treatment sought by parents to get cure for their children varies from modern medical center to traditional healer, witchcraft, prayer, and holy water. Some parents believed that their children have less communication potential, unable to participate in families discussion, and unable to talk interact like hearing siblings. Those families who are in better educational level have positive perception about their deaf children and play positive role in the overall personality development of their children. This study suggests the importance of an early and mutual mode of communication between family members and the deaf children, regardless of the communication modality to ensure pleasant family communication interchanges and experiences. This could be taken into consideration by people involved in deaf education, including service providers, educators, parents, and deaf association etc
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    A Comparative Study on Academic Achievement of Students with Hearing Impairment in Selected Regular and Special Schools: Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-05) Amsale Demssie; Sewalem Tsega
    This study attempts to investigate the status of academic achievement of Deaf pupils with particular reference to Alpha Special School for the Deaf and Yekatit-23 primary school. Non- experiment comparative study design was used to examine the academic achievement that scored by the Deaf pupils in special and regular schools with their first semester roster score and teacher-made tests result. The empirical data was based mainly on classroom tests and first semester score of the academic year. To achieve the purpose of the study, 98 grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 pupils with hearing impairment and 24 teachers a total of 122 participants, were included in the study. In the study included different instruments to collect the relevant data. The findings of the study show that special school Deaf students have better academic achievement than regular school Deaf students. Particularly in Amharic, English, and Mathematics subjects the special school Deaf students classroom tests result is better than regular school Deaf students classroom tests result. In addition, the Alpha special school for the Deaf school facility that has influence on academic achievement of Deaf students is better than Yekatit-23 primary school facility. Hence, the result suggests that regular school is unfavorable for Deaf students’ academic achievement; and in regular school Deaf students’ academic achievement is unsatisfactory. Further research is also required to examine the factors that affect the Deaf students’ academic achievement
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    Deafness and parenthood: a Case of Five Families in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2003-06) Sewalem Tsega; Teka Zewdie
    The deaf are commonly labeled with disparaging and superstitious qualities that push them outside human communication and social life, and deny them access to education, work and other equal opportunities that would make them self supportive and full members of their respective environment. The environment includes significant others in the deaf child's world, beginning with his/her immediate family, extending to peers, teachers and members of the various communities that impinge on his/her life. However, the focus of this study is the home environment, where the foundation for the deaf child's social, educational, etc development lies. To study life in a family of deaf child is the main aim of this research. Based on the information obtained from five deaf children and their parents selected purposefully (the parents being the main informants), this study on deafness and parent hood of a deaf child was conducted. For exploring the life of deaf children and their parents in a natural context (the home), a case study qualitative design was used. The main methods for data gathering were observation and interview supplemented by , focus-group-discussion and informal talks. The finding of the study showed that parents have misconceptions and wrong beliefs about the nature and causes of deafness as well as the potentialities of their deaf child. They also had communication problems as a result limited interaction with their deaf child. All of them were not able to make arrangements for their deaf child's social and educational development except providing them with pens and exercise books. Their lack of early intervention services like training in SL, counseling and teaching their deaf child, etc had challenged them to have a good life in t he home environment. As a result of wrong beliefs and misconceptions about the nature and causes of deafness parents felt various feelings which, in turn brought about reciprocal feelings on the deaf child. The above findings are discussed and recommendations were made to promote holistic development of the deaf child through provision of early intervention to the family with a deaf child
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    Educational and psychosocial challenges of visual impaired students in integrated School∶ the case of Minilik II Primary School.
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-05) Wondimagegn Bantiyrgu; Sewalem Tsega
    The study was designed to assess the challenges of educational and psychosocial towards the integration of visually-impaired students by employing purposive sampling techniques method . To achieve the purpose of the study, the main target group is 40 grades 5 up to 8 visual- impaired students, 20 regular class teachers,5 parents and 2 principals (a total of 67, m=30,F=37 participants), were included in the study. The participants were selected purposely from Governmental Primary School (Menelik-Il School in Addis Ababa) The relation of some demographic variables to that of educational and psychosocial challenges towards integration was also examined by using multiple regression and correlation analysis. A Five-point educational and psychosocial challenges rating scale questionnaire consisting of 20 items ,a three point social skill rating scale questionnaire consisting of 17 items and an interview questions had been used to collect the data. Depending upon the nature of the data collected, both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in the analysis of the collected data. The findings have shown that the majority of visual-impaired students (95%) has shown less access towards educational and psychosocial relation in an integrated class room. The study has also confirmed that there was no smooth relationship between visually impaired and regular class students and also there is inadequacies instructional material .The major perceived factors to disfavor integration were related to accessing instructional material problem, the participants self confidence in the school and to feeling of incompetence in facing challenges that may be encountered in the integration process. The relation of some demographic variables (age, sex and grade level) to the challenges towards integration was not statistically significant in case of visual- impairment and regular class students. However, the overall contribution of the independent variables to the challenges towards integration was statistically significant in case of visually impaired students. Generally, the result suggests that effective measures need to be taken to reduce barriers towards integration by accessing an inclusive instructional material and establishing a harmonious relationship between and among teachers and students also policy makers. Further research is also required to fill the gap between visually impaired students towards integration. Some recommendations were made based on the findings particularly in relation to the active role the government and NGOs have to play. The study gives a direction on priority areas of interventions such as introducing and providing appropriate new technologies, developing self reliance in order to improve situations of with visual impairment
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    Educational Challenges and opportunities of Deaf Students In Inclusive Classrooms: The Case of Meneliki Ii Preparatory School
    (Addis Ababa University , 2020-06) Tamirat Balcha; Sewalem Tsega
    The main purpose of this study was to investigate and identify the educational challenges and opportunities of Deaf students in Menelik II Preparatory School Addis Ababa. In order to achieve the objective of the study, a total of 18 participants were involved in the study including 10 Deaf students (6 male and 4 female) from grade 11th and 12th, 2 sign language interpreters, 3 class teachers, 2 Special Need professional and a school principal. The study used semi- structured interview, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Observation as a data collecting too from the participants. The result of the study was described and analyzed qualitatively and guided by the main research questions. The main finding of this study identified that Deaf student are facing number of educational challenges and given very little opportunities. The study besides showed that lack of teachers’ training, problem with sign interpreters and absence of property support are main educational challenges of Deaf students in the school. Each of the participants of the study suggested different of possible solutions for the challenges of Deaf students. The possible solutions includes that the school should hire well sign language trained interpreters, proficiency teachers and should provide support materials. The study also indicated that if Deaf students had property support from the teachers and if there were well sign language trained and fluent interpreters, they could done well on their exam and higher performance on their education.
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    Educational opportunities and challenges of students with hearing impairment in Limat Behibret primary School, Assela
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-06) Tewodros wubshet; Sewalem Tsega
    The purpose of the study was to identify the Educational Opportunities and Challenges of Students with Hearing Impairment in LimatBehibret Primary School. In this qualitative, interviews with 32 participants involved. This includes 10 students with hearing impairment, 5 parents of students with hearing impairment, 8 hearing students, 5 teachers, 2 special needs professionals and 2 school principal. Focus group discussions were held with 8 students with hearing impairment and 8 hearing students. Observation and document analysis also employed. Results of the analysis indicates students with hearing impairments are advantageous for being integrated economical their basic needs are fulfilled by the Charity organization named Christian Horizon and USAID School-Community Partnership Serving Orphans and Vulnerable Children USAID/SCOPSO. With regarding to education previously there was no any school for students with hearing impairment to attend. But now there are integrated so as to get education support considering their needs socially they are benefiting a lot because they learn together with hearing students. These students also facing challenges after they integrated into regular classes. These challenges occurred, due to lack of knowledge of Ethiopian sign language of the regular class teachers and their peers, lack of motivation of teachers to learn the Ethiopian Sign Language, lack of resources and unavailability of resource room, and other factors tackling the growth of inclusive education the school
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    Employment Profile of Special Needs Education Graduates in Bahirdar Town
    (Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Amelework Necho; Sewalem Tsega
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the employment profile of special needs education graduates in Bahirdar Town, Amhara Region. The study employed a mixed methods approach. The population of the study ware 30 special needs education graduates; In view of that, the researcher took all the available population as a sample of the study for questionnaires; from those graduates 5 special needs education graduates were selected for interview by purposive sampling technique; 6 organization managers and 4 special needs supervisors for interview selected by purposive sampling technique. The findings revealed that most of special needs education graduates are placed in schools (36.7%), university (13.3%), NGOs (13.3%), education offices (16.7%) and other sectors (20%). Nevertheless, the majority are not interested in their job placement because their work is not related with their field of study. The roles of special needs education graduates are Braille teacher (6.7%), sign language interpreter (13.3%), special needs education instructor (13.3%), itinerant teacher (10.0%), child labor (3.3%), teacher for children with intellectual disability (16.7%) and the remaining (33.3%) have other unrelated roles. Hence this study shows that the majority of special needs education graduates are not assigned in the appropriate place. Although there are various kinds of organizations in Bahirdar town with different predisposition which are involved in helping out people with special needs, they do not employ special needs education graduates. Special needs education graduates also face difficulties related to job searching, job placements and lack of job opportunities. These problems can be solved by creating awareness on the employers about the field, avoiding placement of other graduates in a place where special need graduates deserved and developing a complete job description of the field. To assign special needs education graduates in the right position, the ministry of education should set clear job descriptions and address it for employers like educational sectors, NGOs, special need centers, inclusive schools and non educational sectors
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    The Experience of Blind Mothers in Raising their Children: The Case of five Blind Mothers in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2017-01) Ethiopia Berhe; Sewalem Tsega
    The main objective of this study was to assess the experiences of blind mothers in raising their children. For exploring the experience of blind mothers raising their children, a case study qualitative design was used. The main method for data gathering was interview supplemented by focus-group discussion with purposefully selected mothers. The findings of the study showed, blind mothers has limited communication process in accurately observing and interpreting behavior of children and sensitively responding to their needs. Thus continuous discussions of blind mothers with their children, using the help of their elder children, father, and grandparents were the way they use to interact with their children. Additionally, advising, encouraging and provide their children with spiritual and moral lessons to build their children self-esteem were found to be more commonly utilized coping mechanisms of parenting way of interaction. Their lack of early intervention like trainings for blind mothers on how to raise their children successfully, daycare for their children and economic empowerment of blind mothers to improve their life situation had challenged them to have good condition in raising their children. The mentioned findings were discussed and recommendations were made to improve the interaction and communication of blind mothers and their children through provision of early intervention.
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    The Practices and Challenges of Implementing Inclusive Education in Addis Ababa: the Case of German Church School
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-06) Anteneh Tarekegn; Sewalem Tsega
    The main objective of this study was to investigate the practice and the challenges of implementation of inclusive education in German church school in Addis Ababa. In order to achieve the purpose of the study, I conducted interviews, focus group discussions and observations of teachers, parents and school principals. The study had basic research questions were raised such as the practices of inclusive education and challenges of implementing the inclusive education in the school. The participants of the study were the one Principal, ten classroom teachers, four special needs education teachers and twenty students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties. Purposive sampling techniques were employed to obtain the data. The data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions and observations. Qualitative methods of data analysis were used. The study explores valuable information to identify the existing inclusive practices at German church school. Respondents stated the need for and potential benefits of inclusive education practices because inclusive education was supporting collaboration among students with and without disabilities and fostering academic achievement. The data obtained were analysed through thematic data analysis technique. And the following major findings were obtained. The inadequate training and lack of experience to run inclusive classroom, lack of physical space in classrooms, inappropriate infrastructure and inadequate special needs expertise are major problems for effective inclusive education. Based on the findings obtained some recommendations were suggested such as arrangement of different trainings to inclusive teachers, modifying the teaching and learning environment including physical infrastructure
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    Practices and Challenges of Using “Sign Language” as a medium of Instruction the case of Dagmawi Minelik and Yekatit 23 Primary Schools in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-11) Hailemariam Tameru; Sewalem Tsega
    The purpose of this study was to investigation the practices and challenges of using sign language as a medium of instruction in two primary schools of Deaf students’ classes in Addis Ababa. To achieve this end, the research employed descriptive survey research methodology. A total of 133 respondents participated as the source of data. 90 students with hearing impairment, 31 teachers 4 principals and 8 parents were involved in the study. Questionnaires, classroom observation and interview were used as data gathering tools. The collected data were analyzed using both quantitatively and qualitatively using frequency counts, percentages and descriptive phrases. The finding of the study indicated that students, teachers, principals and parents were supportive of using sign language as the medium of instruction. It was also found that sign language textbooks are not prepared based on the grade level of students with hearing impairment. The findings of the study also revealed that lack of sufficient training of teachers in the language, shortage of involvement by parents in schools in the activities were the major problems identified during the study. Based on the finding and conclusions, the study makes recommendations which include teachers’ sufficient training, supply of necessary curricular materials, professionals support, mobilizing the community and education offices. The study also recommended some better ways and means for further implementation of sign language as a medium of instruction facilities are almost absent. Moreover, lack of commitment and interest by some teachers to teach in the language, a mismatch between the trained program and the knowledge gained when put in actual practice, shortage of involvement by parents in school activities were the major problems identified during the study. Thus, to solve the above problems recommendations were forwarded. Providing training, supply of necessary curricular materials, professionals support, mobilizing the community and education offices. The study also recommended some better ways and means for further implementation of sign language as a medium of instruction
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    Practices of Special Needs Education Teachers in Teaching Sign Language to Deaf Students the case of North Showa Zone of Amhara Region
    (Addis Ababa University, 2016-06) Aynie Belete; Sewalem Tsega
    The purpose of this study was to assess the practi ces of SNE teachers in teaching Sign Language to deaf st udent s.To conduct the study, descripti ve survey method was employed. The study was conducted in special needs unit s of primary schools i n North Shoa Zone of Amhara R egion. Among the 66 special needs unit of pri mary schoolsf ound in the Zone, 35 of them were sel ected through cluster sampling technique as sample schools. The main instrument of data collection was quest ionnai re. Four basic questions f ocusing on the inst ructional contents, the types of inst ructi on al strategies,the availability of adapt ed educational mat erial sand CTE’s t raining support in teaching Sign Language were f ormul ated.Frequency, percentage, mean and t -test were uti lized to analyses quantitati ve data g ained through the questionnai re . The qualitative data gathered thorough FGD and observation were by narration. The f inding of the study reveal ed that the basic content s of Sign Language were missing f rom the major linguisti c part of the (curri culum). Despite t he presence of suchas Ethiopian f inger spelli ng, American Sign Language f inger spelli ng and number sign and sign vocabulary. With regard to SNE teachers’ use of the i nst ructional st rategies, the result of the study indicated that Signed Amharic signing system was f ound t o be the dominant inst ructi onal st rat egy. Moreover, absence of Sign Language text book and teachers’ guide, SNE teachers’inabil ity to teach Sign Language as a subject and as a medium of inst ruction ,inadequate training support by CTE’s were inve st igated as major problems in teaching Sign Language in the sample school s. A strict anal ysi s of the result reveal s that SNE teachers to improve and strength thei r knowl edge and skills of teaching Sign L anguage to deaf students. Finally, recommendation wer e f orwarded based on the major f inding so as to mini mizing problems encount ered and maxi mi zing the provision of quality Sign Language education Key words: Sign Language
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    Psychosocial and Educational Challenges and Opportunities of Students with Visual Impairment: the Case of Adimahleka Primary School in Adwa Town
    (Addis Ababa University, 2015-01) Awetash Hadgu; Sewalem Tsega
    In order to achieve the purpose of the study, basic research questions were raised. Qualitative design was used for this study. Purposive sampling procedures were also used. To get the required information from the participants about the research 3 teachers, the school principal, 5 neighbor, 5 SWVI and 5 sighted students were selected purposively for interview and six SWVI were selected for FGD .The data obtained were analyzed through describing case by case analysis method. The method I used to collect the data was interview, observation and FGD. The following major findings were obtained. Those are lack of Braille materials, no books which are written in Braille, lack of social interaction, feels sad, dependent and have a lot of anxieties or fears in moving long-distance and happy by getting an opportunity of education were the major problems & opportunities for the SWVI. Based on the findings obtained some possible recommendations were suggested
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    Psychosocial Consequence of Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder on Special police Forces that are Admitted at Police Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia .
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-11) Yemaryamwork Senay; Sewalem Tsega
    Many trauma related researches focus on the impact of the trauma on the individual’s mental health disturbance. Less is known how the everyday Social Life as well as psychological wellbeing is disturbed and negatively impacted by PTSD on special police forces who are admitted at hospital settings. This study aimed to identify the psychological and social impact resulting as a consequence of PTSD on special police forces who are admitted at Police Hospital found in AA, Ethiopia. Institute based cross sectional study is conducted by using purposive sampling. The instrument used to collect data in order to measure PTSD Level and the impact of PTSD on Psychosocial Functioning of the Law Enforcement Forces was PCL-M with a cut point score of 32 & IPF with a cut point score of 11-30=mild impairment, 31-50= moderate impairment ,51-80= severe impairment, 81-100= extreme impairment respectively. The results showed that among the police officers who were eligible for the study 36.9% of them are seen with PTSD Symptoms and their psychological and social functioning was impacted. According to the Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (IPF), the patient’s psychosocial status was assessed by the subscales romantic relationships, family, work, friendships and socializing, parenting, education and self-care. PTSD level of the participants has impacted their family life, self - care and friendship & socializing. The impairment is found to be mild with a mean score of 19.9, 24.16, 24.17 respectively. Their romantic relationship and parenting impairment is moderate with a mean score of 39.25, 35.44 respectively and the education and work life impairment is found to be severe with a mean score of (55.33, 72.59 respectively).
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    Psychosocial Problems and Coping Mechanisms of HIV/AIDS Orphans in Hana Orphans Home
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-05) Hana Tarrekegn; Sewalem Tsega
    The purpose of the study was to find out the psychosocial problems of HIV/AIDS orphans and their coping mechanisms in Hana Orphan Home. Ten interview participants of HIV/AIDS orphans and four FGD participants (psychologist, social worker, supervisor & house mother) were participated in the study. The participants of the interview and FGDs were selected using purposive and simple chain-referral system sampling techniques respectively. An existential (phenomenological) qualitative design was utilized. In-depth interview and FGD were conducted within two months. Three overall themes (i.e. psychological & social problems and their coping mechanisms) were emerged from the interviews and triangulated with FGD. The study result on the first theme shows that participants have psychological problems (hopelessness and loneliness, depression, negative self image and need for love and care). Regarding the second theme some participants have poor social lives/relationship was manifested. On the last theme, most of the participants employed Emotion Focused Coping Mechanisms (talking to people, cognitive distraction and avoidant) and, situation Focused Coping Mechanisms (access support, Being an expert and spirituality
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    Relationship Between Interparental Conflict and Social Adjustment Among Students in Minilik Ii Secondary School
    (Addis Ababa University, 2024-12) Melat Assegid; Sewalem Tsega
    The primary objective of this study was to examine the relationship between parental conflict and social adjustment among students at Minilik II Secondary School. The study included 355 students (147 males, 208 females) in grades 9-12. Researchers utilized the Children's Perception of Inter-parental Conflict Scale (CPIC) and the Social Adjustment Scale, translating and pilot-testing the instruments, which demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.918). Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses revealed that students perceived low levels of parental conflict properties, with moderate levels of conflict threat and low self-blame. Social adjustment among students was found to be at a moderate level. A statistically significant positive correlation was observed between parental conflict and social adjustment (r = 0.699, p < .001). Regression analysis indicated that conflict property and threat significantly predicted social adjustment, while self-blame and living situation did not. Gender differences emerged in social adjustment, with female students demonstrating higher adjustment levels compared to male students. However, no statistically significant differences in parental conflict were found based on gender or age. Conclusions and recommendations were drawn from the findings. Keywords: Inter-parental conflict, conflict property, self-blame, threat, social adjustment
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    The School Social Interaction Problem of Students with Intellectual Disability with teachers and school mates at Yekatit 23 Primary School
    (Addis Ababa University , 2020-06) Nurye Aman; Sewalem Tsega
    The study focused on the school social interaction problems of students with intellectual disabilities at Yekatit 23 primary school on the objective of finding out the school social interaction problem and the method was qualitative. The study used interview, observations and focus group discussions from Yekatit 23 primary school based on Purposive sampling method. Since the study has descriptive account, the data compressed and linked together in a narrative that conveyed the meaning the researcher derived from the empirical data. Thus, the study used the narrative data analysis strategy in this qualitative research. The data gathered from the respondents were contextually analyzed. The result of descriptive statistics shows that the students with intellectual disability in the school have a iot of problems to interact with their peers and with students without disability which are afraid of the unknown, a problem of speaking, moving, cleaning. The concerned authorities those are responsible for students with intellectual disability do not have sufficient background knowledge in special needs education and they don’t have the initiative to give special support for these students and are recommended to improve this area. The researcher has recommended that the school must create favorable condition for students with intellectual disability to interact with others, detail intervention from macro to micro level with the implementation of the school social interaction of students with intellectual disabilities, parents empowerment, sensitization of the community and the neighborhood, individual intervention to parents(counseling) early intervention, child to child programs to the siblings in the community and in the school