Ex pl orin g th e Contributi on o f Ego Social Netwo rk s for Community Deve lop men t: The case stu dy in T ullo K cbe le of Hawa ssa A rca, SNNPR
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2016-06
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Addis Ababa University
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Thi s study ex plores th e contri buti on of ego social networks for community development
in Tullo kebele of Haw ass a Area SNNPR. The study has employed qualitative method and
multiplc casc study approach. Data were co ll ected through semi structured inte rview questi ons
from five egos and four alters selected purposively based on the inclusion criteri a in Tullo
kebele. Participatory mapping by hands were used to draw the social network diagrams of egos
and transcribed data were subj ected to cross case analysis. Social roles and statuses are major
reasons for social network selections of ego social networks. Clan, kinship and social role are
identifi ed forms of ego social networks. Vi llage messengcrs and ph ys ical contacts are preferab le
means of communications for social netwo rks. 'Wari setti ng', 'Nafaru ' , 'Ollu ', and 'Tullo
Songo' and Friday market are settings for the contacts of ego social networks. Composition and
structu re of egos social networks are im portant social network assets of egos for community
developments. ' Syra' or conspire is co ll ective means of out casting individuals being out of their
customary rul es. 'Songos' settings are important for the discussions of social problems. The
cu lture of' Afiny' is important to make any social decisions acceptable in the community.
Economicall y, social networks of egos are important to conduct 'Shalla' and 'Wijo'.
Kev words: Ego Social Network, Alter, Social Network Compositions, Social Network
Structures, Functions of Social Networks, Community Development, Tullo kebele
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Ego Social Network, Alter, Social Network Compositions, Social Network Structures, Functions of Social Networks, Community Development, Tullo kebele