Parents and Children in ‘Empty Shell’ Families: A Case Study on Selected Families Residing In Addis Ababa
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2006-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Empty-shell’ family is a family setting where couples have no more sexual and
emotional ties while they are still living together under the same roof with their
children. This research is a case study that incorporates 15 individuals who are from
five families, i.e. five couples who are parents and five children. The research tries to
assess the causes that prompt families to be an ‘empty-shell’ and consequences of
being in ‘empty- shell’ families on parents and their children. Furthermore, the
underlying reasons why parents choose to stay in ‘empty shell’ families are
assessed and the implication of social work for ‘empty-shell’ families is identified.
This paper has also taken into consideration the ethical and cultural issues
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Social Work