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1 online resource : illustrations |
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SAGE Research Methods. Cases |
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SAGE Research Methods. Cases
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Summary |
Using a mixed-methods approach comprising cross-sectional quantitative and qualitative research methods, I examined the influence of four psychosocial factors--locus of control, self-esteem, parentchild relationship, and peer pressure--on sexual abuse in adolescent girls and their use of counseling and sexual health services. In this study, I used a multistage sampling technique to select three states (Abia, Anambra, and Imo), 33 public secondary schools (11 from each state), and 3,065 female adolescents (1,021 from each state). I used questionnaire survey for quantitative data collection, and I conducted 40 in-depth interviews with purposively selected participants who identified themselves as having experienced at least one incident of sexual abuse. I then analyzed the collected data using descriptive and inferential statistics for the quantitative data and content analysis for the qualitative data. In this case study, I discussed how to execute a sensitive research project, some of the challenges encountered, and how some were addressed. This case study will assist anyone planning to embark on this type of research |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Description based on XML content |
Subject |
Mixed methods research.
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Sexually abused girls -- Mental health -- Nigeria.
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SUBJECT |
Abia State (Nigeria) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no94030088
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Anambra State (Nigeria) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n78019453
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Imo State (Nigeria) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n78019451
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Electronic book
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ISBN |
1526449854 |
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9781526449856 (ebook) |
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