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Dr., Diganta Kumar Das. "ROLE OF NATIONAL RURAL LIVELIHOOD MISSION (NRLM) ON COST OF LIVING STANDARD OF THE SCHEDULED CASTE COMMUNITIES AT DHEMAJI AND LAKHIMPUR DISTRICT OF ASSAM." International Journal of Research - Granthaalayah 8, no. 4 (2020): 119–26. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v8.i4.2020.16.
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Motivation/Background: The financial aspects are considered as an integral part for development of rural areas in every nation. Small financial helps can defiantly improve the living standard of the poor. Here the role of microfinance is crucial. Through microfinance the poor and needy people can fulfil their day to day and small economic and financial requirements upto certain extend. In India it is seen that most of the people lives in the rural areas are below the poverty line and finance to these group is very much essential. Moreover, the vulnerable groups are more deprived of their basics needs particularly the SCs and the STs. Thus, an effort has been made by the researcher to study the pros and cons of NRLM and its impact on economic condition of poor SC people living in the rural areas at Dhemaji and Lakhimpur district of Assam through this paper. Method: For that purpose, both the primary and secondary data have been used. For collecting the primary data, a total number of 140 (7 X 10 X 2=140) respondents from 70 SHGs had randomly selected comprising of 10 SHGs from the seven Development Blocks and from each sample SHGs 2 members were selected. Results and Conclusions: Study revealed that inspite of facing the problems like marketing, transportation, flood and proper management and training of the group, the SHGs are functioning well in terms of improvement of food security and cost of living standard of the SC member’s household in the area under study.
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Kumari, Manisha, Shashi Shekhar Murmu, and Rinki Kumari. "Unveiling Economic Transformation: Assessing the Impact of SHGs in Empowering Scheduled Caste Women of Ramgarh District in Jharkhand, India." Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting 24, no. 10 (2024): 92–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajeba/2024/v24i101515.
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Breaking down the barriers, challenging stereotypes, and promoting inclusivity, the empowerment of SC (Scheduled Caste) women in Jharkhand is a beacon of hope for a future where every woman can thrive with dignity and opportunity. Empowering SC women in Jharkhand is a vital journey toward justice and equality. And this can only be achieved through creating awareness among them about those initiatives which uplift them. Through initiatives like Self-help Groups (SHGs), they are not only gaining financial independency but also developing essential skills and raising their voices to be heard in the communities. This empowerment isn't just about individual progress; it's a key to fostering positive change in society. This research paper investigates deeply into the transformative effects of the SHGs on the economic empowerment of SC women in the Ramgarh District of Jharkhand. Wilcoxon signed-rank test has been used in this research paper, which is an appropriate choice for evaluating the before-and-aftereffects of SHG membership on individuals. The data has been taken from five different blocks of Ramgarh district (Gola, Mandu, Chitarpur, Ramgarh, Patratu). This research reveals a statistically significant improvement in the economic factors after participating in SHGs, underscoring the substantial positive influence of SHG on the economic empowerment of SC women in Ramgarh. Moreover, this research paper goes beyond the numbers to offer insightful recommendations for empowering scheduled caste women through SHG in Ramgarh district.
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Balidemaj, Albina. "Working with marginalized groups: towards more holistic strategies for social exclusion reduction of the Roma community in Kosovo." Safer Communities 20, no. 2 (2021): 85–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sc-06-2020-0021.
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Purpose This paper aims to identify the successful strategies, through literature review, to be used in Kosovo to help integrate the Roma community and to reduce the community’s overall social exclusion. This paper further examines the gaps between strategies and implementation results in reducing the social exclusion of the Roma through experiences of other European countries with similar political and socio-economic history as Kosovo. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses a literature review and further examines the experiences of other European countries, with similar political and socio-economic history as Kosovo and their strategies in eliminating the social exclusion for Roma communities. A holistic socio-ecological approach is used as a recommended model to be used for the development of a strategy to reduce social exclusion among Roma Communities in Kosovo. Findings The social and economic implications are extremely negative for countries with large Roma minorities, such as Western Balkan countries and the European Union (EU) as a whole. Roma inclusion policies both in the EU and Western Balkans contain considerable flaws and tend to ignore the variables of discrimination and antigypsyism. There is an obvious need to act more urgently to prevent the exclusion of Roma and to create strategies for better inclusion. Overall, gaps seem to remain between the strategies and implementation results. Practical implications This paper aims to add to the existing literature about the ongoing efforts of the international development assistance community and communities in the developing world. This paper also aims to show the gaps in ongoing efforts and provide generic recommendations that may be applicable in many diverse situations with the aim of leading communities toward a self-sufficient sustainable future. Originality/value The Kosovo anti-discrimination law protects all individuals from discrimination; however, in practice, studies show that the Roma exclusion is very high in Kosovo. This paper stands among the first to analyze comparative literature and policy reviews.
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Cody, Claire. "Utilising the arts to tackle child sexual exploitation." Safer Communities 14, no. 1 (2015): 47–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sc-03-2015-0008.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the potential use of creative, arts-based methods to address child sexual exploitation (CSE) through connecting with and supporting young people affected by CSE; and engaging the wider community through awareness-raising and education to help keep young people safe. The use of the arts in building understanding, promoting agency, educating and countering negative portrayals of those affected by CSE are also explored. Design/methodology/approach – A literature review identified that there is currently a limited evidence-base surrounding the use of arts in addressing the negative outcomes for young people affected by CSE and promoting the inclusion and safety of young people in the community. To explore the potential use of the arts in engaging young people and the communities they inhabit, this paper draws from research with other “hard to engage” and stigmatised groups, and learning from efforts to tackle other sensitive and challenging issues that impact on communities. Findings – The paper suggests that despite the relatively young evidence base concerning the role of creative, arts-based methods to tackle CSE, there is relevant transferable learning that suggests that there is potential in utilising the arts to help prevent CSE and promote community safety. Research limitations/implications – There is a clear need to consider the ethical implications of this work and to further examine how the arts may be utilised to tackle CSE and bring about positive outcomes for both individuals and for the wider community. Originality/value – The paper brings together bodies of literature from other fields to explore the potential use of creative arts-based methods to tackle a significant contemporary issue of community safety.
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Sarwar, Rabbiya, Hala Bashir Hashmi, Hina Mehmood, and Fizza Anwar. "Effect of Health Education in Improving Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Preventable Cancers amongst Reproductive Age Women A Randomized Field Trial." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 16, no. 2 (2022): 1204–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs221621204.
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Background: The increasing burden of preventable cancers among women in low-middle income countries call for urgent development of constructive health strategies. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of health education on knowledge, attitude and practices of reproductive age women about preventable cancers in two peri-urban communities of Lahore. Material and Methods: The study was a Randomized field trial and the data was collected from women of reproductive age from areas of Lahore Shadewal (SC) and Satokatla (SI). SC stands for control group and SI for interventional group. Number of participants was 235 in each group. A validated questionnaire was administered to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practices for prevention of reproductive cancers from both groups. Then during next visit to intervention group, a health education program in form of group discussion, role play and demonstration related to preventable cancers was arranged. After 2 weeks of previous visit, questionnaires were again filled. Same questionnaire was filled by the comparison group without giving any intervention. Results: Before intervention mean total score for knowledge was 4.24 ± 2.30 in SC group and 4.68 ± 2.99 in SI group. After educating, mean total score of SC group the score came out to be 5.91 ± 3.014 whereas in SI group it was improved to 20.57 ± 2.755. The mean change in total score of knowledge of SC group was 1.67 ± 2.62 and 15.89 ± 3.35 in SI group. The mean change was found to be highly significant in SI group when compared with SC group, (p<0.001). The attitude and self-practice was also improved in SI group while females of SC showed no improvement, (p>0.05). Conclutions: The study highlighted the need for educational programs to create awareness regarding regular screening of gynecological preventable cancers. Keywords: Females, Reproductive Age, Health education, Awareness, Cancers.
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Raghavendra and Kumar M. A. Uday. "Pros and Cons of Government Support in Creation of Women Entrepreneurship in Medium and Large Scale Industries in South India." PEARL Multidisciplinary Journal 7, no. 1 (2021): 23–30. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4588201.
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Today, women in India are scaling equal to that of men in different fields of business, which enabled government to concentrate on creation and development of women entrepreneurship in India. Government of India has launched different financial and other schemes in which some are meant specially for women like Stand-Up India scheme which provides loan only to women and SC/ST entrepreneurs. As on 31.01.2020, 70% of the total loan borrowers of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA are Women. As on 17.02.2020, more than 81% account holders under Stand Up India Scheme are women and Rs. 9106.13 crore has been disbursed for women account holders. We can find women’s taking initiatives in different fields but majority of the women entrepreneurs are limiting themselves to small sector. Even though this is help them to become self-employed but focusing on medium and large scale entrepreneurship can help to boost the economic growth. Therefore, the present study tries to find out reasons behind women’s taking entrepreneurship in small sectors in large number instead of medium and large scale entrepreneurship. Primary data using telephonic interview, have been extracted from women entrepreneurs who have taken government support in creating their entrepreneurial initiative. Convenience sampling method has been used to select samples. Entrepreneurial qualities and skills are essential for industrial development as well as eradication of poverty by means of creating self employment and employment to others. The Central and the State governments are trying their best for promotion of entrepreneurship among the economically backward castes, particularly scheduled castes and scheduled tribes through policy measures and institutional network. Keeping in view the need and importance of the entrepreneurship development among under privileged communities in the present era of globalization, the present study is undertaken to probe into the entrepreneurial process, problems and challenges faced by the SC/ST entrepreneurs and to make some possible suggestions.
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Maria, Zafiropoulou, and Papachristopoulos Konstantinos. "Greek Civil Society’s Online Alternative Networks as Emergent Resilience Strategies in Time of Crisis." Social Communication 2, no. 2 (2016): 6–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/sc-2016-0008.
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Abstract The use of new communications technologies and social media, in Greece, during the time of crisis, has led to the development of numerous online informal Civil Society Networks (CSNs) (i.e. networking-building platforms, self - organized groups in Facebook, forums, exchange platforms) proposing a rethinking of the status quo of formal civil organizations. This research, utilizing the methodology of discourse analysis, aims at summarizing the rise of these networks in Greece that incorporates both solidarity initiatives and autonomous political/economic spaces and identify the indicative predictive factors of their survival and growth. Some basic conclusions that have been drawn through this research is that alternative online networks can be proven as indicative sign of the social dynamism of a given period but in order to be resilient and sustainable they should develop focal points of physical reference, pursue national representation, focus mainly on monothematic goods/services and cultivate, in several cases, links with relevant social movements and local or national NGOs. A general induction through this research is that a CSN, during this current crisis, stands between two classical models of reference in a society seeking modernity and flexibility and can be considered as a proposed type of effective experimentation and mobilization that can pursue common social goals and serve needs of deprived people. Some issues that still remain underexplored and need further elaboration are social and political identity of participants, the potential links with local, national and international communities, the functional balance between structure and flexibility as well as the efficient distribution of energy between solidarity and protest.
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Liu, Siqi, Jun Zhao, Xiaoxi Liu, et al. "Preferred Care Patterns and the Associated Factors of Integrated Health Care and Social Care among Community-dwelling Older Adults in China." International Journal of Integrated Care 25 (April 9, 2025): 74. https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.icic24355.
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Background: Since the aging society has put forward a request for integrating the resources of health and social care, understanding older adults’ preferences in care patterns is crucial. Objectives: A large-sample survey was conducted for analyzing the preferred care patterns of community-dwelling older adults in China and assessing the influencing factors. Methods: 1184 older adults were recruited by a cluster-randomized sampling method in three cities (including Chengdu, Jiaozuo, and Wuxi) located in the east, middle, and west areas of China. Individual characteristics and preferred care patterns were measured by questionnaires. Five preferred care patterns were classified, i.e., home-based health and social care (home-based HC/SC), community-based health and social care (community-based HC/SC), home-based health care but community-based social care (home-based HC but community-based SC), community-based health care but home-based social care (community-based HC but home-based SC), and institutional-based care. Local health authorities of the cities coordinated to identify communities and contact community workers to help carry out the investigation. Except for descriptive analysis and chi-square test, multivariate logistic regression and random forest model were applied to obtain reliable results on the predictor variables of preferred patterns and variable importance. Results: 47.71% of the sample prefer home-based HC/SC, and 25.58% prefer community-based HC/SC, followed by institutional-based care (14.44%), home-based HC but community-based SC (8.02%), and community-based HC but home-based SC (4.22%). Multivariate logistic regression indicated that compared with those preferring home-based HC/SC, participants characterized as male, aged≥80, impaired or no capability showed a lower preference of community-based HC/SC, while living with spouse only, reside in Wuxi, monthly income≥5000 showed a higher preference of community-based HC/SC. Living either with spouse only or with children was associated with a higher preference of home-based HC but community-based SC, while impaired or no capability is related to a lower preference in choosing this pattern. Characteristics of residing in Jiaozuo and with monthly income between 2000~5000 were associated with a higher preference of community-based HC but home-based SC. Those aged≥80, educated by college or university and above, resided in Jiaozuo or Wuxi, with monthly income≥5000, and with no or unclear access to medication showed a higher preference in institutional-based care. The results of the random forest model agreed with the results of the logistic regression. Education, living arrangement, age, resident city, and monthly income were the most relevant predictors, followed by gender, number of chronic diseases, self-care capability, and access to medication. Conclusion: A higher percentage of community-dwelling older adults chose the preferred pattern of “home-based HC/SC”, followed by the pattern of “community-based HC/SC”. The different choices of preferred care patterns were influenced by gender, age, education, living arrangement, city, income, access to medication, and number of chronic diseases. Implications: Efforts should focus on strengthening home- and community-based care to effectively promote the performance of source integration in the next step. This study also confirmed that preferred care patterns were characterized by an obvious individual variability, therefore, health providers and policymakers should carefully consider the differences in making targeting strategies of service delivery.
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Guo, Ziqiu, Yongda Wu, and Man Ping Wang. "Mobile Phone–Based Personalized and Interactive Augmented Reality Pictorial Health Warnings for Enhancing a Brief Advice Model for Smoking Cessation: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial." JMIR XR and Spatial Computing 1 (August 1, 2024): e52893. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/52893.
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Background Augmented reality (AR) is a novel modality for promoting smoking cessation (SC). AR-visualized adverse consequences for education and smoking prevention have only been evaluated in nonsmokers in previous studies. Objective To assess the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness for SC of AR pictorial health warnings (PHWs) on cigarette packs. Methods We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial in adult daily smokers in communities in Hong Kong. All participants received AWARD (ask, warn, advise, referral, do-it-again) model–guided SC advice, a warning leaflet, and referral to SC services at baseline. Interactive, chat-based SC support comprising regular messages and real-time support was provided to all participants via instant messaging apps (eg, WhatsApp) for 3 months after randomization. Participants in the intervention group additionally received 6 links to the AR PHWs showing the worsening health status of various organs caused by smoking. The level of the AR PHWs was adjustable to smoking behaviors (ie, smoking duration or daily cigarette consumption) to increase interaction. Participants could swipe, drag, or rotate the 3D PHWs to reinforce their impression of the health consequences of smoking. The primary outcome was self-reported past 7-day point-prevalence abstinence (PPA) at 3 months. The acceptability of the AR intervention was assessed by the proportion of participants who had viewed AR PHWs during the intervention. Participants who viewed AR PHWs further evaluated the perceived effect of the AR PHWs on a scale of 0 (not helpful at all) to 10 (very helpful). Intention to treat was used, and the risk ratio (RR) of the intervention effect was estimated by Poisson regression. Results From April to November 2021, 80 participants were recruited and randomly assigned to intervention (n=40) and control (n=40) groups. Most participants were male (66/80, 83%) and planned to quit beyond 30 days or were undecided (65/80, 81%). The intervention group had a higher but nonsignificant 7-day PPA (7/40, 18% vs 5/40, 13%; RR 1.40, 95% CI 0.48-4.07) and quit attempts (15/40, 38% vs 11/40, 28%; RR 1.36, 95% CI 0.71-2.60) at 3 months than the control group. In the intervention group, 17 of 40 (43%) participants viewed the AR PHWs. The AR PHWs had modest effects on knowledge of the adverse consequences of smoking on personal health (mean score 3.94, SD 3.52), reducing the frequency of buying cigarettes (mean score 3.29, SD 3.08), increasing the perceived importance of quitting (mean score 3.88, SD 3.50), and making the PHWs more disgusting (mean score 3.41, SD 3.08) and horrible (mean score 3.38, SD 3.05). The 3-month self-reported 7-day PPA was higher in those who ever (vs never) viewed the AR PHWs (5/17, 29% vs 2/23, 9%). Conclusions The mobile-based interactive AR PHWs were feasible, and the effectiveness on smoking abstinence warrants further testing. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04830072; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04830072
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Siddiqui, Mohd Abid, and Atieq Ul Rehman. "Academic Anxiety among Reserved & Non-Reserved Category Senior Secondary School Students of Jammu Division." Asian Education Studies 1, no. 1 (2016): 77. http://dx.doi.org/10.20849/aes.v1i1.35.
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<p><strong>Background</strong><strong>:</strong> Indian society constitutes minorities, schedule castes, schedule tribes, and other backward communities. In order to uplift them through different policies and plans Government of India in consultation with Jammu and Kashmir Government had kept them in reserved (SC,ST,OBC,RBA,ALC) &amp; non-reserved (General/Open) category. Does students belonging to reserved &amp; non-reserved category differ in terms of their academic anxiety has motivated the researcher to approach this problem.</p><p><strong>Aim</strong><strong>:</strong> The main objectives of the study were to find out the relationship between academic anxiety, intelligence and study habits of total sample groups and sub-groups. To explore category (reserved &amp; non-reserved) and gender (male &amp; female) differences in academic anxiety, intelligence and study habits of total sample groups and sub-groups and to find out significance of difference in the mean scores of academic anxiety among all comparative groups under study.</p><p><strong>Method</strong><strong>:</strong> A sample of 537 students including 329 reserved categories and 208 non-reserved category students aged between 14-18 years were selected through stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected by administering self-constructed Academic Anxiety Scale bearing dependable validity and reliability, Standardised Group Test of Intelligence by DR. G.C. Ahuja. (2009) and Study Habits Inventory by DR. Lajwanti., N.P.S. Chandel., &amp; A. Paliwal. (2013).</p><p><strong>Results</strong><strong>:</strong> Academic anxiety was correlated with intelligence and study habits of total sample groups and sub-groups under study. On an average students belonging to non-reserved category were higher in academic anxiety scores but were possessing better study habits than reserved categories students. In terms of academic anxiety’s mean score differences among all comparative groups under study, only reserved categories females were suffering more from academic anxiety than reserved categories males sample.</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong><strong>:</strong> More research on psychological health of reserved &amp; non-reserved categories students especially in their socio-cultural and political context is needed so as to evolve effective and practical preventive measures.</p>
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Melvin, Cathy Lee, Katherine Regan Sterba, Ron Gimbel, Leslie Andrew Lenert, and Kathleen B. Cartmell. "Dissemination and Implementation of a Google Apple Exposure Notification System for COVID-19 Risk Mitigation at a National Public University: Protocol for a Pilot Evaluation Study in a Real-World Setting." JMIR Research Protocols 11, no. 1 (2022): e32567. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/32567.
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Background As SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, spread rapidly across the United States in the spring of 2020, institutions of higher education faced numerous challenges associated with minimizing risk of exposure to COVID-19 among their students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities. This paper describes the protocol, South Carolina (SC) Safer Together, developed by Clemson University (Clemson) to design, deploy, and evaluate multi-level communication and dissemination and implementation (D&I) strategies in line with recommendations from governmental and educational agencies to mitigate the risk of exposure to COVID-19. Safer Together was enhanced by the addition of the Google/Apple Exposure Notification app, an alternative strategy to support a recommendation of COVID-19 testing outcomes: contact tracing, isolation, and quarantine. Objective This study aimed to (1) describe the content and intended audiences of D&I strategies used to deploy recommended COVID-19 mitigation strategies on a major college campus; (2) determine the reach, acceptability, adoption, and use of D&I strategies among target audiences among university students, faculty, and staff; and (3) characterize barriers and facilitators to the implementation and use of recommended mitigation strategies. Methods The study team incorporated elements of the Health Belief Model, the Technology Acceptance Model, communication and social marketing models, and the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework to identify and develop appropriate constructs and specific outcomes for inclusion in our approach to evaluate the communication, dissemination and implementation processes related to deployment of Safer Together at Clemson. A parallel convergent mixed methods design was used to (1) inform implementation strategies used to launch the program and (2) evaluate program reach, acceptability, adoption, and use guided by the RE-AIM framework. Data collection tools include surveys, data analytics–tracking, and focus groups or interviews with key stakeholders (students, employees, and university leadership). Results Rigorously studying both the dissemination and implementation of Safer Together in a national public university setting is expected to yield lessons that will be valuable at many organizational and governmental settings. On a local level, broad adoption and use of the Safer Together may help reduce COVID-19 transmission and keep the university “open.” On a larger scale, lessons learned on how to influence student and employee behavior with respect to the use of a public health outbreak prevention tool including Safer Together may be applicable in future pandemic and outbreak situations. Conclusions This study proposes a structured, theory-driven approach to evaluate dissemination and implementation strategies associated with the deployment of Safer Together in a university setting from the viewpoint of students, employees, and university leadership. Our results will inform future implementation of apps such as Safer Together at major state universities in SC. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/32567
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Kumari, Lalita, Rui Dias, Mohammad Irfan, Hemlata Manglani, Rosa Galvão, and Miguel Varela. "Does Haryana's SHG Participation Help the Quality of Life of Dalit Women? An Approach Based on Composite Index and Treatment Effect." Journal of Ecohumanism 3, no. 5 (2024): 30–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.62754/joe.v3i5.3637.
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This study aimed to assess the impact of Self Help Groups and their specific interventions, such as vocational training programmes and the use of loans in productive means, on the empowerment of Dalit women of Haryana. A selected control group from OBCs was studied, and it was shown how the livelihood interventions of Self Help Groups bridged the gap between SC (Dalit) and OBC women beneficiaries. The study selected four districts from Haryana with an equitable distribution of SC and OBC women beneficiaries and 360 respondents with equal distribution of SC and OBC women beneficiaries from Haryana and used a Likert scale data for the analysis. Principal component analysis (PCA) and treatment effects were carried out using the propensity score matching method (PSM), the composite index for women's economic empowerment was inferred, and important empowerment factors were identified in Haryana. Results compared and contrasted the implications for different social groups and districts selected for the study and concluded that Self Help Group interventions significantly affected the women empowerment of both social groups and uplifted the Dalit women beneficiaries to the level of OBC women in Haryana. A large number of training programmes are to be conducted to promote more small businesses and micro-enterprises.
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Ghosh, Sameek, Sougata Ray, and Rajiv Nair. "Sustainability Factors of Self-Help Groups in Disaster-Affected Communities." Sustainability 15, no. 1 (2022): 647. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15010647.
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Self-help groups are informal associations that use social capital to overcome resource constraints and act as a catalyst for rural development, women, and social empowerment. This study tries to identify the factors that affect the sustainability of self-help groups in natural disaster-affected communities. Natural calamities in the form of droughts, floods, or cyclones pose major challenges to livelihood in disaster-prone regions. The study is based on survey data from two different disaster-prone locations: the cyclone- and flood-prone Sundarbans, and drought-prone Bankura in West Bengal, India. Applying principal component analysis to the responses of 143 self-help group members, the study identifies four factors responsible for the sustainability of these self-help groups. This study shows that managerial functions, trust, fund utilization, and easy financing are the factors that matter the most. The findings suggest that policymakers and local governments can focus on these aspects to ensure the effectiveness of self-help groups in meeting their social objectives.
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Akrich, Madeleine. "From Communities of Practice to Epistemic Communities: Health Mobilizations on the Internet." Sociological Research Online 15, no. 2 (2010): 116–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.5153/sro.2152.
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This paper describes the emergence of new activist groups in the health sector, spinning off from internet discussion groups. In the first part, it shows how self-help discussion groups can be considered as communities of practice in which, partly thanks to the Internet media, collective learning activities result in the constitution of experiencial knowledge, the appropriation of exogenous sources of knowledge, including medical knoweldge and the articulation of these different sources of knowledge in some lay expertise. In the second part, it describes how activist groups might emerge from these discussion groups and develop specific modes of action drawing upon the forms of expertise constituted through the Internet groups. Activists groups together with self-help groups might form epistemic communities ( HAAS 1992 ), i.e. groups of experts engaged in a policy enterprise in which knowledge plays a major role : in the confrontation of health activists with professionals, the capacity to translate political claims into the langage of science appears as a condition to be (even) heard and be taken into consideration.
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Tesoriero, Frank. "Strengthening communities through women's self help groups in South India." Community Development Journal 41, no. 3 (2005): 321–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsi066.
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M., Vaishnavi, and S.Xavier. "Dalit Women and Higher Education on Rural Areas in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu." Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities 6, S1 (2019): 248–53. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2586443.
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Ensuring access to education for the Dalits of India has been the greatest challenge for the Indian government in diminishing the social effects of the caste system, which still remain entrenched in Indian society. While India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, many rural villages and communities are suffering from a lack of Education opportunities. Less than half of all children in India’s villages attend school. Approximately one third of village adults are illiterate. And social discrimination against people of “dalit” background (lower caste) results in limited opportunity to develop skills and capabilities. Bridge IT demonstrates the use of IT as an enabler in primary education and adult literacy and helps create digital entrepreneurs who help local citizens. The presence of computers in the classrooms improves attendance (up 52% in most schools); children want to participate, and parents see the value of learning computer skills. Tata Affirmative Action Program adopted by the Tata group in April 2007, which focuses on the Education, Employability, Employment and Entrepreneurship in the program attempts to address the prevailing social inequities in India by proactively reaching out to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) communities.There have been many different reasons proposed as to why the Dalits suffer from low rates of literacy and primary education enrolment, but the most realistic one describes history and unequal access as the causes. The ancient caste system of India, which has resulted in the social and economic oppression of the Dalits, continues to play a dominant role in India. Dalit education were coming from outside influences, rather than from the national government. Because of unchanging social norms and behaviour, incentives to pursue education were minimal for the Dalits who were still physically and emotionally harassed. Increasing efforts to eliminate caste discrimination combined with additional attempts to increase the accessibility and appeal for education have contributed to the slow progression of Dalit education. Recently the atrocities perpetrated by the dominant caste groups on Dalits is an indicator of the situation referred above and Dalits have learnt the language of protest and their assertion of rights which normally leads to caste tensions. Therefore, the atrocities on Dalits are the bubbles of caste tensions beneath the social system in rural India.
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Rohit and Umesh Gupta. "An Analytical Study of Micro Finance and Women Empowerment." Journal of Advanced Zoology 44, S6 (2023): 22–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/jaz.v44is6.1946.
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Self Help Groups enhance the equality of status of women as participants and decision makers in the democratic, economic, social and cultural sphere of life. The basic principles of SHG are group approach, mutual trust, organization of small and manageable groups, group cohesion, Thrift spirit, demand-based lending, collateral free loans, peer group pressure, skill training, capacity building and empowerment. At present, 1.40 lakh groups are functioning with 23.83 lakh members. It was found that Self Help Groups suffer due to lack of management skills, training, marketing, obtaining financial assistance, government support. Keeping this in mind, the present study is conducted to examine the efficacy of Self-Help Groups in the study area. It is found that 85 (34%) respondents have completed only primary education. It is found that 140 (56%) respondents have monthly income between Rs 10,001 to Rs 15,000. Therefore, it is suggested that informal groups can be formed on their own to create a reliable and potential source of income, increasing the earning capacity of SC women in Self Help Groups. It is concluded that formation of Self-Help Groups is part of the empowerment process and a micro-credit project.
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Jason, Leonard, Daniel Goodman, Nathaniel Thomas, Georgeann Iacono, Daniel Tabon, and Amy Todd Baxter. "Clergy's Knowledge of Self-Help Groups in a Large Metropolitan Area." Journal of Psychology and Theology 16, no. 1 (1988): 34–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/009164718801600104.
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Religious leaders were surveyed concerning their attitudes toward self help groups. Of the 154 respondents, 70% had made at least one referral to a self-help group, and the religious leaders had generally positive feelings toward these groups. Although the religious leaders fell that self-help groups would be helpful with many of the problems brought to them by their congregation members, for only 59% of those problems did they know of specific self-help groups to which referrals could be made. A consultation session was provided for a sample of the religious leaders who had never made a referral to a self-help group. Following consultation, an increase in activities involving self-help groups was observed. This study suggests that mental health professionals can play a unique role in providing community gatekeepers, such as the clergy, with information and resources about self-help groups in their communities.
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Finnis, Elizabeth. "Collective Action, Envisioning the Future and Women’s Self-help Groups: A Case Study from South India." Indian Journal of Gender Studies 24, no. 1 (2017): 1–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0971521516678529.
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In this article, I discuss women’s perceptions of and experiences with self-help groups and collective action in two agricultural communities in Tamil Nadu, India. Focusing on women’s social and political activities, particularly in terms of the struggle for the approval and construction of a new road, I argue that in these communities, self-help groups offered a conceptual space that encouraged collective actions, and contributed to processes of change in the ways women perceived and experienced their personal power and their social positions within their households and communities. I demonstrate how these groups offered a way for members to add their voices to political struggles and articulate their visions of the future, even as they recognised everyday gender inequities.
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Benadict, T. G., Sreedhar P. Nair, and Ashish Varughese. "Economic Empowerment of Marine Fisherfolk through Self-Help Groups." RESEARCH HUB International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 12, no. 4 (2025): 77–85. https://doi.org/10.53573/rhimrj.2025.v12n4.010.
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Self-Help Group is a community-based voluntary organisation that promote financial inclusion and empower marginalised communities. This study intended to examine the role of SHG in economic empowerment of traditional marine fisherfolk in Alleppey District. In order to conduct the studies, 380 responses were collected through a multi-stage random sampling technique using a structured interview schedule. Spearman Rank Correlation, Chi-square test and Kruskal Wallis Test were employed to analyse the proposed conceptual model, while descriptive statistical tools were used to interpret the demographic information of the respondents. The study outcome confirmed that SHG have a significant positive impact on the economic empowerment of marine fisherfolk in Alappuzha. However, inefficiencies in leadership, inadequate in market linkages and insufficient training programs still remain as crucial challenges. Therefore, measures must be taken to improve training and leadership among SHG members to be more satisfied, eventually become economically empowered.
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Dr. Mukta Jain and Dr. Anita Aggarwal. "Self-Help Groups: Driving Financial Independence and Social Transformation." Universal Research Reports 5, no. 1 (2018): 723–29. https://doi.org/10.36676/urr.v5.i1.1456.
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Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have become a crucial tool for socio-economic development, particularly in rural areas, by fostering financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and social empowerment. These women-led groups enable members to save, access credit, and invest in small businesses, bridging the gap between marginalized communities and formal financial institutions. Beyond economic benefits, SHGs enhance women's leadership, decision-making, and awareness of rights while addressing social issues like gender inequality and health awareness. Despite their contributions, SHGs face challenges such as inadequate financial literacy, limited market access, and sustainability issues. Strengthening their effectiveness requires policy support, skill development, and better financial linkages. The present paper examines the concept, structure, and functioning of SHGs, analyzing their impact on financial empowerment and social development. It also explores key challenges faced by SHGs and suggests measures to enhance their sustainability and effectiveness in promoting rural development and women's empowerment.
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O Sullivan, Máire, and Brendan Richardson. "Close knit: using consumption communities to overcome loneliness." European Journal of Marketing 54, no. 11 (2020): 2825–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ejm-02-2019-0145.
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Purpose This paper aims to highlight the role of consumption communities as a self-help support group to ameliorate loneliness. The authors suggest that the self-help element of consumption communities has been overlooked because of a focus on communities pursuing hegemonic masculinity. Instead, the authors focus on a female-led and – dominated consumption community. Design/methodology/approach A longitudinal ethnography was undertaken with the aim of understanding consumer behaviour in a “hyper-feminine” environment. Participant observation, depth interviews and netnography were carried out over five years within the Knitting community, focussing on an Irish Stitch ‘n’ Bitch group. Findings A dimension of consumption communities has been overlooked in the extant literature; this female-led and -dominated community functions as a self-help support group used as a “treatment” for loneliness. It also demonstrates all the characteristics of a support group. Research limitations/implications This study offers a framework with which new studies of community consumption can be examined or existing studies can be re-examined, through rather than cases of loneliness and self-help support groups. Practical implications Marketers have an opportunity to build supportive consumption communities that provide a safe space for support where commerce and brand-building can also occur. Groups aimed at ameliorating loneliness may wish to consider integration of the consumption community model. Originality/value Calls have been made for a reconceptualisation of consumption communities as current typologies seem inadequate. This paper responds with a critical examination through the lens of the self-help support group, while also taking steps towards resolving the gender imbalance in the consumption community literature. The paper explores loneliness, a previously underexamined motivator for consumption community membership.
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Shukla, FCS Pooja, and Dr Madhusudan Narayan. "EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES: THE ROLE OF MICROFINANCE AND SELF-HELP GROUPS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT." BSSS Journal of Commerce 16, no. 1 (2024): 01–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.51767/joc1601.
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Self-help groups (SHGs) and microfinance have become effective instruments for advancing inclusive development and economic empowerment, especially for marginalized communities. This paper examines the revolutionary role that SHGs and microfinance can play in promoting grassroots economic empowerment. Based on case studies from Bangladesh and India, scholarly literature, and development reports, this article explores how microfinance institutions and self-help groups (SHGs) enable people, especially women, to transcend poverty, establish sustainable livelihoods, and bring about positive changes in their communities. Microfinance projects and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have shown their ability to reduce poverty, advance gender equality, and spur inclusive economic growth by providing access to capital, entrepreneurship opportunities, and social support systems. For policymakers, practitioners, and academics looking to further the cause of sustainable development and poverty reduction, the paper provides insightful information by highlighting important lessons learned and difficulties encountered during the implementation of microfinance and SHG programs.
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Patra, Subhendu Nath. "Understanding Participatory Rural Development with Special Reference to Self-Help Groups." Bulletin of Nexus 1, no. 2 (2024): 1–5. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15016353.
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<strong><em>Abstract: </em></strong> <em>Participatory rural development (PRD) emphasizes the involvement of rural communities in their development processes, promoting empowerment and sustainability. Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have emerged as a critical component of this paradigm, particularly in developing countries. This paper explores the role of SHGs in participatory rural development, examining their impact on socio-economic empowerment, women's participation, and community cohesion. The present study is descriptive in Nature. So the researcher has adopted the qualitative approach in the current study. Existing Related literature were explored and different books, articles and internet sources have been followed for required information. Rural areas often grapple with persistent issues such as poverty, unemployment, and limited access to resources and services. Traditional top-down development approaches have frequently proven ineffective in addressing these challenges. In contrast, participatory rural development emphasizes the active involvement of local communities in the decision-making processes that affect their lives. Within this context, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have gained prominence as a grassroots model facilitating community participation and empowerment. However, for SHGs to reach their full potential, challenges such as financial sustainability, leadership issues, and dependence on external support need to be addressed. With the right policies, training, and support, SHGs can become a powerful mechanism for sustainable rural development, contributing to the broader goals of poverty alleviation, social </em><em>empowerment, and economic independence.</em>
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kushwah, shailendra. "Importance of women self help groups (shgs) in promoting financial inclusions." international journal of exploring emerging trends in engineering 1, no. 1 (2022): 328–33. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14912329.
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Women Self-Help Groups (SHGS) play a pivotal role in promoting financial inclusion and empowering Women invarious communities. These groups enable womnen to come together, pool their resources, and access formal financialservices, leading to increased financial literacy, economic independence, and socíal empowerment. This paperexplores the significance of SHGs in promoting financial inclusion, with a focus on their impact on wornen's socio-economic development and their contribution to community development. Additionally, it examines the challengesfaced by SHGs and suggests potential solutions to erhance their access to small credit loans fron bank.Understanding the importance of SHGs in fostering financial inclusion is crucial for creating more equitable andsAstainable societies.
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Raju, G. V. "Credit Requirements of Marine Fishing Communities - Role of Self Help Groups in India." Asia-Pacific Journal of Rural Development 25, no. 2 (2015): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1018529120150201.
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Krstanoska-Blazeska, Klimentina, Andre Renzaho, Ilse Blignault, Bingqin Li, Nicola Reavley, and Shameran Slewa-Younan. "A Qualitative Exploration of Sources of Help for Mental Illness in Arabic-, Mandarin-, and Swahili-Speaking Communities in Sydney, Australia." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, no. 10 (2023): 5862. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20105862.
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Despite being disproportionately affected by poor mental health, culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) individuals seek help from mental health services at lower rates than others in the Australian population. The preferred sources of help for mental illness amongst CaLD individuals remain poorly understood. The aim of this study was to explore sources of help in Arabic-, Mandarin-, and Swahili-speaking communities in Sydney, Australia. Eight focus-group discussions (n = 51) and twenty-six key informant interviews were undertaken online using Zoom. Two major themes were identified: informal sources of help and formal sources of help. Under the informal sources of help theme, three sub-themes were identified: social, religious, and self-help sources. All three communities strongly recognised the role of social sources of help, with more nuanced roles held by religion and self-help activities. Formal sources of help were described by all communities, although to a lesser extent than informal sources. Our findings suggest that interventions to support help-seeking for all three communities should involve building the capacity of informal sources of help, utilising culturally appropriate environments, and the collaboration between informal and formal sources of help. We also discuss differences between the three communities and offer service providers insights into unique issues that require attention when working with these groups.
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Souissi, Mohamed Abdelkader, Hichem Souissi, Yousri Elghoul, et al. "Information Processing and Technical Knowledge Contribute to Self-Controlled Video Feedback for Children Learning the Snatch Movement in Weightlifting." Perceptual and Motor Skills 128, no. 4 (2021): 1785–805. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00315125211011728.
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Our aim in this study was to examine, via technical performance analysis and speed of execution, whether information processing and technical knowledge help explain learning benefits of self-controlled video feedback in children’s weightlifting performance. We randomized 24 children (aged 10 to 12 years) into self-controlled (SC) and yoked (YK) feedback groups. Learners underwent test sessions one week before (pre-test) and one day after (post-test) six weightlifting training sessions. During each test session, we recorded kinematic parameters of snatch performance using Kinovea version 0.8.15 software. After the learning sessions, the SC group improved on most kinematic parameters (e.g., the horizontal displacement of the bar between the first and the second pulls [ MDXV = 25.42%, SD = 18.96, p = 0.003) and the maximum height reached by the bar ( MHMV = 5.51%, SD = 7.71, p < 0.05)], while the YK group improved only on the DxV ( MDXV = 19.08%, SD = 24.68, p < 0.05). In addition, the SC group showed a more advanced phase of cognitive processing compared to the YK group, and the SC group showed a superior improvement in their technical knowledge level ( p < 0.001) compared to the YK group ( p < 0.05). Thus, key elements to correcting motor errors in children’s weightlifting through self-controlled feedback were improvements in information processing and technical knowledge.
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Pham, Sheila, Kate Churruca, Louise A. Ellis, and Jeffrey Braithwaite. "Help-Seeking, Support, and Engagement in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Online Communities on Facebook: Content Analysis." JMIR Formative Research 8 (February 26, 2024): e49494. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/49494.
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Background The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has drastically risen in recent years. For some, self-management includes the use of GDM online communities on Facebook. Such communities can fill gaps in information and support that participants are not able to access elsewhere to address unmet needs. Given the popularity of sharing information about pregnancy on Facebook and the documented benefits of diabetes online communities, the same may be true of GDM online communities. Objective This study aimed to categorize and quantify what is being discussed in GDM Facebook groups, including informational and emotional help-seeking behavior, and how this support and engagement may be demonstrated by peers through comments and reactions. Methods We sourced the data from the 2 largest Facebook groups focused on GDM in Australia. A summative content analysis was conducted on original posts across the 2 groups and coded for topics as well as help-seeking types. The coding scheme was based on the previous work of Liang and Scammon. Visible indicators of engagement, including the number of comments and “reactions,” were tabled and manually evaluated. Results There were 388 original posts, and the analysis produced 6 topics: GDM self-management (199/388, 51.3%), GDM clinical management (120/388, 30.9%), preparing for birth (40/388, 10.3%), mental distress (35/388, 9%), birth announcement (29/388, 7.5%), and GDM journey reflections (21/388, 5.4%). Secondary coding of help-seeking type revealed more than half of the posts were informational help-seeking (224/388, 57.7%), while a small proportion were both informational and emotional help-seeking (44/388, 11.3%), and some (12/388, 3.1%) were emotional help-seeking only. Self-disclosure was identified as a fourth category, comprising almost a quarter of all posts (90/388, 23.2%). A total of 6022 comments were posted in response to the original posts, and there were 4452 reactions across all posts. Emotional help-seeking attracted the most comments per thread (mean 21.5, SD 19.8), followed by informational and emotional help-seeking (mean 20.2, SD 14.7), informational help-seeking (mean 15.6, SD 14.6), and self-disclosure (mean 14.3, SD 21.8). Across all help-seeking categories, few reactions occurred compared to comments; in contrast, self-disclosure attracted a large number of reactions (mean 9.4, SD 45.3). Conclusions This is one of the first studies to examine peer support in a GDM online community on Facebook. Our findings suggest that active participants’ needs around information and support in relation to GDM are being somewhat met by peer-led online communities. Given the practical limitations of formal health care, including the provision of ongoing social support, it is important to recognize how GDM online communities can complement formal health care and help address unmet needs.
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McGovern, William, Michelle Addison, and Ruth McGovern. "The Adoption of a “Diseased Identity” in Traditional 12-Step Groups: Exploring the Implications of These Processes for Individuals and Practitioners in Health and Social Care Services." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 21, no. 10 (2024): 1297. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21101297.
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Self-help groups are increasingly utilised by communities of interest and shared experience, services, and government departments as platforms for supporting and improving health and social care outcomes for drug and alcohol users. Traditional 12-step self-help groups like Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous (NA and AA) are worldwide organisations and each have their own programme of change, language, criteria for membership, processes for problem resolution, and self-transformation. Within these types of groups, members are openly encouraged to identify with and adopt an (diseased) identity that is consistently invoked to work on the self. In the self-help recovery literature, it is widely recognised that individuals can benefit by thinking about themselves as “diseased” and then acting and behaving in a manner which is congruent with their reframed “identity”. Less is known about the processes involved in this and social-, psychological-, and health-related implications for individuals in drug- and alcohol-specific self-help groups. A thematic analysis of data from (n-36) in-depth qualitative interviews with long-term (6 months–10 years) self-help users identified four themes associated with the adoption of a diseased identity and self-help group processes: (1) normalising the disease and illness; (2) identifying as diseased; (3) living as a diseased individual; and (4) one addict helping another addict. The results of this research should not be interpretated as a critique of the 12-step approach or groups. Instead, it should be recognised that whilst improvements to individual wellbeing are reported, identifying as diseased can exacerbate negative self-perceptions that individuals hold about themselves, their character, capabilities, and ability. Being diseased, accepting disease, and identifying as diseased also has the potential to inhibit their engagement with wider social networks and professional services outside of their own fellowship or group. We conclude this paper by exploring the implications of a “diseased identity” and self-help processes for individuals who access self-help groups, and health and social care practitioners who support self-help users as they engage with services and self-help groups.
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Tukaiev, S., D. Kashpur, N. Pogorilska, M. Makarchuk, I. Zyma, and J. M. A. Ferreira. "Negative factors of personality hardiness that effect on ability to control situation and cope with the stress." European Psychiatry 67, S1 (2024): S826—S827. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2024.1725.
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IntroductionPersonality hardiness expresses the characteristics that help to overcome stress and achieve well-being.ObjectivesThis study focused on the Hardiness as the important personality trait, which allow coping with stress and the relationship of empathy, emotional sensitivity and the personality hardiness.Methods88 healthy volunteers, students aged 17 to 26 years (mean age = 19, SD = 1,69), participated in this study. We used Cloninger’s Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI), the Maddi Hardiness Survey (adapted by Leontyev), Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ), the Barratt impulsiveness scale (BIS-11), Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the Questionnaire Measure of Emotional Empathy (QMEE).Results The cluster analysis was used to identify groups of hardy personalities. We demonstrated a negative relationship between hardiness and depression and burnout. It revealed significant differences between these groups by the following traits: Attention (BIS-11), Self-Control (BIS-11), Cognitive Complexity (BIS-11), Hostility (BPAQ), Exploratory activity (NS1 TCI), Shyness of strangers (HA3 TCI), Resourcefulness (S3 TCI). Regression analysis was used to identify Hardiness factors and to build the following regression models. For the first group the models describe 100% of dispersion (R-square=1,000, Durbin-Watson statistic = 1,419) and are:Control = -16,998 - 2,922*С2 + 3,549*С5 + 3,264*CI + 0,723*ST2 + 0,747*S4 - 0,306*SC + 0,166*RD3 - 0,020*C — 0,003*NS2, where C2 – scale Empathy (TCI), C5 – scale Principles (TCI), CI – cognitive instability, ST2 – Transpersonal identification scale (TCI), S4 – Self-acceptance (TCI), SC – Self-Control (BIS-11), RD3 – Social attachment (TCI), C – Cooperativeness (TCI), NS2 – Impulsive decision making (TCI). The Hardiness model described 50% (R-square=0,456) of dispersion:Hardiness = 63,527 – 4,080*C2, where C2 –Empathy scale (TCI) (p=0,003).The regression models of the second group explain 50% of group dispersion (R-square=0,512) and are Independent variables significance p<0,05:Challenge = 12,484 + 0,389*SC + 0,197*EE — 0,702*RD1 — 0,206*A,where SC- Self-Control scale (BIS-11), EE – Emotional Empathy (Personality test of Emotional Empathy), RD1 – Sentimentality scale (TCI), A – Anger (BPAQ).The Hardiness model describes 35% of dispersion (R-square=0,364, Durbin-Watson statistic = 2,066): Hardiness = 100,352 + 0,941*SC — 0,527*H, where SC – Self-Control scale (BIS-11) (p=0,009), H – Hostility scale (BPAQ) (p=0,021).ConclusionsThus, the attention and self-control problems, hostility, cognitive complexity and shyness have a negative impact on hardiness.Our results suggest that the excessive use of empathy leads to decrease of ability to control situation and cope with the stress.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
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Chettry, Budhibal Thapa. "Influencing Factors for Participation in Developmental Programmes. A Study on Self-help Groups in Nepal." International Journal of Social Sciences and Management 8, no. 4 (2021): 438–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijssm.v8i4.39025.
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With the growth in technology, it is very clear that there is a change among women though SHGs for growth and development of themselves through participation in developmental programmes. The researcher presents this study with the fervent hope that this will draw the attention of the authorities, departments and organisations concerned with micro-finance and SHGs on various issues in respect of development of women. The study constitutes a sample of 399 respondents. Primary data was collected from the SHG members by using structured interview. The findings of the study indicate that women and their progress identity can be achieved. To make the SHGs really meaningful and successful, the government at different levels has to intervene in a large scale not as provider of finance or provider of other inputs, but as facilitator and promoter. It is also thus important to view micro-credit programmes as a complement rather than a substitute for effective policies to be able to transform national and international development of women. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 8, Issue-4: 438-444.
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Libraries, North Carolina. "Library and Information Science Research 1999-2001: A bibliography of Master's Papers from the University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Science." North Carolina Libraries 60, no. 1 (2009): 26. http://dx.doi.org/10.3776/ncl.v60i1.239.
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Agnew, Laura. “Characteristics and Benefits of Online Support Groups.” 135 pages. July 2001. Headings: Information services – Special subjects – Disease; Virtual communities – Medical; Information needs – Medicine; Information eds – Self-help; Surveys – Information needs; Use studies – Internet.
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Sokolovic, Dzevada, and Muhamed Bajric. "Public roads in the opening of forests in forest management units of Sarajevo canton." Bulletin of the Faculty of Forestry, suppl. (2015): 121–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/gsf15s1121s.
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The primary network of forest roads consists of public and forest truck roads. Public roads in one forest area have been mainly built due to needs of local communities, access to rural areas, the development of tourism, recreation and so on. Forest truck roads have been built and maintained by those who manage forests (the forest management), while public roads have been managed by the Directorate for Roads of the Federation of B&H and cantonal and local governments. In the last twenty years, the sector for wood assortments transport in the Federation of B&H is in charge of the private transport operators which use vehicles of large capacities and high axle loads for the purpose of transport of as large as possible quantities of wooden mass per time unit. Due to this fact, the roads have deteriorated faster. The accelerated deterioration of the roads used for the transport of wooden assortments imposes the need for the allocation of larger funds for their maintenance. Due to the increasing damages on the roads the prohibitions of use of some public roads for wooden assortments transport occur more frequently. The aim of the research is to determine the total length of public roads which open Forest Management Units of Sarajevo Canton (FMU of SC) and to investigate the possibility of using these categories of roads for forestry. For examination and analysis possibilities of using public roads for wooden assortments transport qualitative research - polls methods have been applied within the framework of the key representatives of the target groups such as forestry and the local community. In the questionnaire, two sets of questions were specified, the first one which is designed to determine the possible existence of problems of using public roads for transport of wooden assortments and possible causes of occurrence of the problems. The second group of questions gives some of the possible solutions for solving the problems of using public roads for the purpose of transport of wood assortments. The results of the survey show that the share of public roads for opening forest truck roads of Canton Sarajevo amounts 44.94%. The given results illustrate that the cases of prohibition of use of public roads for wood assortments transport are rare. The largest proportion of respondents (65%) pleaded that there are no problems (conditions) for using public roads within their territory. A share of 32% of respondents said that there are some requirements for the use of public roads for the transport of wood assortments in their territory and those are mostly demands that FMU covers the costs of maintenance of these roads. A share of 58% of respondents gave the answer that those requirements originate from self-organized groups of citizens. A share of 42% of respondents gave the answer that these requirements originate from the local community (municipalities and lower levels). In the second group of questions, where the proposal for resolving the problems of wood assortments transport in case of inability of use the existing public roads have been given the majority of respondents consider that the solution of problem is making agreement on the mode of usage and application of more control of axle loads of truck which transport wood assortments by public roads. The general conclusion of the research is that the undisturbed use of public roads for forestry needs is possible only with more consideration of the legal guidelines and with continuous agreements of all stakeholders accompanied by constant control.
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Pleace, Nicholas, Roger Burrows, Brian Loader, Steven Muncer, and Sarah Nettleton. "On-Line with the Friends of Bill W: Social Support and the Net." Sociological Research Online 5, no. 2 (2000): 33–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.5153/sro.491.
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The Internet is now being used as a mechanism for the delivery of social support on a global scale, chiefly through the formation of self-help groups. Most of the research that has been undertaken on these groups has focussed on Usenet and the use of newsgroups for social support. This paper examines the use of an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) ‘room’, by a self-help group composed of problem drinkers. The group had an international membership and advocated the use of social support, rather than intervention by professional services, to help its membership overcome problem drinking. The paper considers the roles that these new forms of Internet mediated self-help and social support might play in changing the relationships of those who participate in them towards traditional health and social care services. The paper also critically examines the extent to which such fora might function as virtual ‘communities’ of care.
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Vyas, Astha. "Synergizing Women’s Health and Microfinance Programs through Self-Help Groups for Empowering Communities in India." Journal of Management & Public Policy 15, no. 3 (2024): 68–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.47914/jmpp.2024.v15i3.005.
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Microfinance has evolved as a poverty alleviation tool, yet without addressing health, it will only have a limited impact, as poor health can contribute to increased poverty. This research examines a different approach to integrating initiatives that concern women’s health with microfinance programs through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in India. It is based on a case study method where various case models integrating microfinance and health interventions are studied. In this regard, this article analyzes various cases from several states in India with a focus on the use of SHGs as an effective platform for delivering health education, services, and financial products designed to meet the specific needs of women. The research shows that SHGs are crucial for enabling their members' access to credit facilities, income-generating opportunities, and primary health care, which are necessary for fostering an environment suitable for empowering women and developing community structures. Thus, this study concludes that when applied together, such initiatives promote better health indices and augment female economic activities and decision-making ability.
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Shikha Singh, Dr. R. Shridhar, and Dr. Monika Sethi Sharma. "Role of Self-Help Groups in Women’s Empowerment and Sustainable Management of Minor Forest Produce in Rural Chhattisgarh." Bioscan 19, Special Issue-1 (2024): 434–39. https://doi.org/10.63001/tbs.2024.v19.i02.s.i(1).pp434-439.
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Minor Forest Produce (MFP) is an important source of income for tribal communities living in forests, and self-help groups (SHGs) are involved in procuring and aggregating MFPs. The sustainable management of natural resources relies heavily on women's contributions.This study aims to focus mainly on the role of SHGs in enhancing the empowerment of women and on assessing the impact of the same on MFP management practices that are concerned with adopting the sustainability approach. To assess how SHG empowered women at the grassroots levels of rural Chhattisgarh, a multidimensional index of empowerment was adopted. 200 women were selected through the stratified sampling method for in-depth surveys and interviews. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The result showed that after joining SHG women are becoming more confident, assertive decision-makers, and better natural resource managers. Self-help groups have the potential to improve environmental and economic results in their communities by focusing on the empowerment of women. This study revealed that empowering women through the formation of SHGs is crucial in determining the sustainable management of minor forest products in rural Chhattisgarh. Therefore, there is a continual requirement for assistance and capacity building of self-help groups for them to continue playing an important role in activities that empower women while also supporting sustainable methods in operating microfinance programs (MFP).
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Ruducha, Jenny, Xinran Huang, James Potter, et al. "Perceived Social Networks and Newborn Health: Evidence from Self-Help Group Communities in Northern India." Societies 8, no. 4 (2018): 92. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/soc8040092.
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The limitations of individual level interventions in changing behaviors to improve global maternal, newborn and child health have generated more interest in the patterns of social influence and decision making embedded in families, friends and communities. The purpose of this study is to expand the understanding of village dynamics in India and how first degree social and advice networks and cognitive perceptions of 185 recently delivered women (RDW) in areas with and without women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) affect immediate breastfeeding. Data was collected in 6 blocks and 36 villages in Uttar Pradesh, India. The expansion of RDW’s social worlds and creation of social capital through the organization of Self-Help Groups in their villages allowed us to examine basic relationships and advice formation as well as perceptions of interconnectedness of known groups. RDW living in SHG villages and blocks had consistently higher numbers of relationship ties, health advice ties and higher density of health advice networks than RDW living in the non-SHG areas. RDW’s perceived knowing ties were also significantly higher between family and health workers in the SHG areas with related higher immediate breastfeeding rates. These results suggest that SHGs can accelerate community social capital and promote more accountability in the health system to engage with families and support the change from traditional to more evidence-based health practices.
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Ali, Fauzia Ramadhani. "Financial Management Practices and Financial Performance of Table Banking Self-Help Groups in Kenya." African Journal of Commercial Studies 4, no. 3 (2024): 200–206. http://dx.doi.org/10.59413/ajocs/v4.i3.4.
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Effective financial management is critical to the sustainability and growth of organizations, including support groups such as table banking groups. Table banking involves pooling members' financial resources to provide loans at reasonable interest rates to improve their socioeconomic status. This study examines the impact of financial management practices on the performance of self-help groups using the table banking model in Kenya. Theoretical frameworks, including monetary theory and financial theory, guide the investigation alongside empirical findings from previous studies. The study examines the importance of record keeping, debt management, credit assessment and cash flow management in improving the financial performance of table banking self-help groups. The results highlight the importance of these practices in maximizing savings, facilitating credit, and ultimately promoting economic empowerment within communities. The study concludes that financial management practices play a crucial role in shaping the performance of self-help groups engaged in table banking. By adopting effective strategies such as record keeping, debt management, credit assessment, and cash flow management, these groups can improve their financial stability, promote prudent lending, and ultimately contribute to poverty alleviation and economic development.
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Williams, Colin C. "Socio-Spatial Variations in Community Self-Help: A Total Social Organisation of Labour Perspective." Social Policy and Society 10, no. 3 (2011): 365–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1474746411000091.
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Previous studies have suggested that community self-help in affluent populations revolves around engagement in formal community-based groups, whilst the participatory culture of deprived populations is more orientated towards informal (one-to-one) community participation. Reporting the findings of 861 face-to-face interviews conducted in affluent and deprived urban and rural English communities, and reading participation in community self-help through the lens of a ‘total social organisation of labour’ perspective, this article transcends this dichotomous depiction and provides a finer-grained more multi-layered mapping of the multifarious varieties of community self-help and its socio-spatial variations. The article concludes by exploring the implications for theory, practice and policy.
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J. Sophie von Lieres, Anish K. Abraham, and Renu Raveendran. "HOW EFFECTIVELY DO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS SPREAD HEALTH AWARENESS VIA WOMEN’S SELF-HELP GROUPS IN RURAL INDIA?" Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 20, Special1 (2020): 299–304. http://dx.doi.org/10.37268/mjphm/vol.20/no.special1/art.734.
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In many lower- and middle-income countries, the public health system is made more accessible in rural areas through training lay people to become community health workers (CHWs) within their communities. This mixed-methods study aims to evaluate such a CHW program in rural Uttarkashi, India, which is being run by a non-government organization (NGO). In the CHW program to be evaluated, the CHWs give monthly health awareness classes during women’s self-help group (SHG) meetings. By involving women’s SHGs, community participation is supposed to be fostered and health knowledge spread. Therefore, it was hypothesized that communities with an active CHW should achieve a higher number of correct answers on a health knowledge test than communities without an active CHW. Moreover, using qualitative methods, we explored the SHG members’ and CHWs’ viewpoints on the impact of the awareness classes held during SHG meetings. Five focus group discussions were conducted with members of SHGs, as well as with NGO-trained CHWs and government-employed CHWs. Results confirmed that the respondents from a community with an NGO-trained CHW performed significantly better on the health knowledge test, although not uniformly across all sampling areas. The qualitative data revealed a substantial impact of the health awareness classes on behavior changes among SHG members and their families. Further, the NGO-trained CHWs collaborated well with other government-employed CHWs. In conclusion, the authors feel that is would be worthwhile to employ more NGO-run CHW programs throughout India, to supplement the government-run programs, especially in remote and underserviced areas.
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Setia, Minaxi, Manvinder Singh Tandon, and ,. Brijpal. "Impact Study of Women Empowerment through Self-Help Groups - A Study of Haryana." Global Journal of Enterprise Information System 9, no. 2 (2017): 50. http://dx.doi.org/10.18311/gjeis/2017/16010.
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Women empowerment is emerging as a key challenge for all the communities of a country specially India. In a number of countries, women have to struggle for their rights and living values. To beat such issues various steps have been taken by private, public and non-governmental organizations. A Self Help Group is one of these steps, which is radically contributing in the way of women empowerment. Self Help Groups give opportunities to the poor women to manage their lives through savings along with running small-scale businesses. Numerous studies have been conducted and results show that the Self Help Group is crucial for rural finance services and is also helpful in enhancing work opportunities. The present study is based on quantitative impact analysis of SHGs of Hisar district, state Haryana, India. Data has been collected and analyzed through questionnaires and that was moreover an interview. Target for the respondents were women living in this district who had joined SHGs. Descriptive statistics of this study show the significance of the SHGs in the way of improvement of women’s socio-economic conditions in the district.
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Muko Ochanda, Richard. "Socio-economic empowerment of communities by grassroots organizations: The case of the Harambee self help groups in Kenya." Corvinus Journal of Sociology and Social Policy 4, no. 1 (2013): 55–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.14267/cjssp.2013.01.03.
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The study contributes to the discourse on grassroots organizations by studying the traditional Harambee Self Help Groups in Kenya in the light of social enterprise and third sector discourses. Data for this study was provided by provincial administration of Riruta Location in Nairobi, Kenya. The location archives comprised of self-help groups (SHGs) registration forms, constitutions, dispute processes, correspondences, proposals and minutes.The study found that unit increases in resource mobilization activities, organizational meetings, governmental recognition in terms of registrations, membership and village outreaches had positive influence on the expected changes in the number of economic empowerment activities in a significant way. Unit decreases in networking and unit increases in challenges had a negative influence.This study attempts to equate the Harambee SHGs to social enterprises, studies their entrepreneurial dynamic within the Kenyan third sector and examines their historical and current contribution in the country.
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Kabeer, Naila, Nivedita Narain, Varnica Arora, and Vinitika Lal. "GROUP RIGHTS, GENDER JUSTICE, AND WOMEN’S SELF-HELP GROUPS: EXIT, VOICE, AND LOYALTY IN AN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY IN INDIA." Social Philosophy and Policy 40, no. 1 (2023): 103–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0265052523000390.
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AbstractThis essay addresses tensions within political philosophy between group rights, which allow historically marginalized communities some self-governance in determining its own rules and norms, and the rights of marginalized subgroups, such as women, within these communities. Community norms frequently uphold patriarchal structures that define women as inferior to men, assign them a subordinate status within the community, and cut them off from the individual rights enjoyed by women in other sections of society. As feminists point out, the capacity for voice and exit cannot be taken for granted, for community norms may be organized in ways that deny women any voice in its decision-making forums as well as the resources they would need to survive outside the community. This essay draws on research among the Gond, an indigenous community in India, to explore this debate. Given the strength of the forces within the community militating against women’s capacity for voice or exit, the question motivating our research is: Can external organizations make a difference? We explore the impacts of two external development organizations that sought to work with women within these communities in order to answer this question.
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Sharma, Dr Jyoti. "A Comprehensive Study of Financial Facilities to SHGs for Sustainable Growth in India: State and Social Category Perspectives." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 09, no. 05 (2025): 1–9. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem47771.
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This paper is based on descriptive analysis of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the various states and union territories of the India. It examines key indicators such as the number of SHGs formed, households mobilized, social category-wise participation and fund allocations. The study highlights disparities across states by comparing performance. These insights serve as diagnostic tools for identifying areas needing targeted policy interventions. This paper is divided into four sections. The first section will help us to understand the concept and significance of SHGs in the Indian context. The second section is based on the review of relevant literature and identifies critical research gaps, especially regarding state-wise and social category-wise analysis. The third section, divided into three subsections, presents empirical findings: (i) a comparative analysis of SHG formation and household mobilization across states; (ii) participation trends based on social categories (SC, ST, OBC, and Others); and (iii) a year-wise analysis of central government fund allocations under NRLM and NRETP, highlighting growth trends over four years. The final section synthesizes the key findings and offers a broader perspective for future research and policy formulation. Keywords: Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Financial Inclusion, Microfinance, Rural Development, Economic Growth, Poverty Alleviation, Fund Utilization, Social Inclusion, Sustainable Development
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Chorbev, Ivan, Marija Sotirovska, and Dragan Mihajlov. "Virtual Communities for Diabetes Chronic Disease Healthcare." International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications 2011 (2011): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/721654.
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Diabetes is classified as the world's fastest-growing chronic illness that affects millions of people. It is a very serious disease, but the bright side is that it is treatable and can be managed. Proper education in this view is necessary to achieve essential control and prevent the aggregation of this chronic sickness. We have developed a healthcare social network that provides methods for distance learning; opportunities for creation of virtual self-help groups where patients can get information and establish interactions among each other in order to exchange important healthcare-related information; discussion forums; patient-to-healthcare specialist communication. The mission of our virtual community is to increase the independence of people with diabetes, self-management, empower them to take care of themselves, make their everyday activities easier, enrich their medical knowledge, and improve their health condition, make them more productive, and improve their communication with other patients with similar diagnoses. The ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of their life.
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Ossey, Shamika, Sharon Sylvers, Sona Oksuzyan, et al. "Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training of High-Risk Teens in the Community of Watts, South Los Angeles, 2013–2014." Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness 11, no. 5 (2017): 605–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2016.199.
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AbstractThe Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) concept was initially developed for adult members of the community to help prepare for disasters and minimize damage when disasters occur. CERTs also served as a tool for building community capacity and self-sufficiency by supporting a diverse group of people working together in dealing with challenges affecting their communities. The novel approach to CERTs described here sought to involve high-risk youth from low-socioeconomic status communities in CERTs and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to help them build ties with communities, stay off the streets, and become leaders in the community. It also helped to provide different perspectives on life, while building more resilient communities better prepared to minimize damage when a disaster strikes. After the successful launch of the first high-risk teen CERT cohort in Watts (27 CERT-trained and 14 first aid/CPR-trained), the project was expanded to other community groups and organizations. Seven additional cohorts underwent CERT and first aid/CPR training in 2013 through 2014. This initiative increased CERT visibility within South Los Angeles. New partnerships were developed between governmental, nongovernmental, and community-based organizations and groups. This model can be used to expand CERT programs to other communities and organizations by involving high-risk teens or other high-risk groups in CERT training. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2017;11:605–609)
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Kulkarni, Shweta, Phonepadith Xangsayarath, Chanthavy Soulaphy, et al. "Mobile Health Technology for Personalized Tobacco Cessation Support Among Cancer Survivors and Caregivers in Laos: A Pilot Trial." JCO Global Oncology 10, Supplement_1 (2024): 123–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/go-24-10100.
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PURPOSE In Laos, tobacco smoking prevalence among cancer patients is high: 60% in men and 15% in women. However, there are no institutional or national tobacco treatment programs for cancer patients or their caregivers. To address this pressing need, we developed an mHealth-based, fully-automated, interactive intervention to help these populations quit smoking. This pilot randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of our mHealth intervention. METHODS Thirty cancer survivors and 50 independent caregivers were recruited from Lao National Cancer Center and Setthathirath Hospital in Vientiane Capital. Participants were randomized to Standard Care (SC, n=40) or Automated Intervention (AI, n=40). SC consisted of brief advice to quit, a 2-week supply of nicotine patches, and self-help materials. AI consisted of the SC components plus a smartphone-based fully-automated treatment program that involved interactive, tailored, proactive content (∼3 messages per day plus some images/videos) for a 3-month period. RESULTS Most participants belonged to Lao ethnicity (98.7%), 8.8% were female, and 57.5% lived in non-urban areas. There was a loss to follow-up at 3 months due to the death of a cancer patient. AI was acceptable: 61.5% of AI participants agreed that the Insight app was easy to use, 61.5% agreed that the message content was easy to understand, and 64.1% felt comfortable with opening the messages in public places. Regarding the preliminary efficacy, changes in self-efficacy to avoid smoking in various social situation (measured on a 5-point Likert scale) from baseline to the 3-month follow-up was 2.41 for AI and -0.04 for SC (paired t-test, P=0.516). Biochemically verified 7-day point prevalence abstinence at 3 months were 74% for AI and 40% for SC (relative risk, 1.85 [95% confidence interval, 1.21–2.83]). CONCLUSION Our mHealth-based AI for smoking cessation is acceptable and potentially efficacious among cancer survivors and caregivers in Laos. The observed quit rates for both groups at 3 months were considerably higher than rates in our previous studies in other Lao or Cambodian general patient populations, suggesting that cancer patients and caregivers, who are facing a real consequence of smoking (i.e., cancer), may be more determined to quit smoking.
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Tshuma, Nothando, Faith Banwa, Tsepeso Setoboli, Emmanuel Sibanda, and Sindiso Mpofu. "Exploring Constraints Faced by Women’s Self-Help Groups in Lupane District: Proposing Viable Solutions." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VIII, no. XII (2024): 1468–75. https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.8120125.
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Gender equality and women’s empowerment have become increasingly significant in Zimbabwe, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In rural Matabeleland communities, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) play a crucial role in empowering women. However, despite their potential, SHGs often face high failure rates. This study aimed to investigate the challenges faced by SHGs and propose practical solutions. A qualitative research design was employed, using purposive sampling to select 56 respondents from the 28 wards in Lupane District. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The findings revealed several challenges: economic constraints related to product demand and limited access to funds, personal challenges such as confidence issues and time management, and social constraints, including gender stereotyping from family and community. The study concluded that the major challenges facing SHGs are economic, personal, and socio-psychological. The study recommends implementing financial literacy programs focusing on budget management, saving strategies, and investment planning. Additionally, with NGO support, SHGs should conduct workshops on market linkages, personal development, self-esteem, and skills enhancement. Addressing gender stereotyping through awareness programs is also crucial. Future research could examine the impact of SHGs on improving livelihoods and their contribution to economic growth.
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Chaudhry, Vandana. "Labouring Self-Help: Dialectics of Disability and Development in South India." Somatechnics 6, no. 2 (2016): 179–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/soma.2016.0190.
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Neoliberal ideologies have been globalized through development practices, and these have tended to be received as seductive, even quasi-magical solutions for all. Offering an ethnographic window into what happens when these development policies are implemented for disabled members of rural communities in contemporary India, this paper captures disabled people's experiences as they move through the circuits of neoliberal development projects of the World Bank in rural areas of South India. Based on a multi-year ethnographic study of a disability self-help group project, it analyzes various material and discursive mechanisms by which groups get comported as self-government techniques that are limiting the scope of the state. Simultaneously, it captures ways in which disabled people manage to subvert millennial development and its assemblages to create emancipatory possibilities. A disability analytic reveals fissures in the implicit promises of development—its temporalities, spatialities, socialities, and embodied capacities – and critiques its foundational assumptions through the social worlds of those at its margins.