ABSTRACT
This study aimed at analyzing factors that influence early marriages among Barbaig
communities in Hanang District. Specifically, the study sought to provide an
overview of the magnitude of the problem of early marriage, identify factors
contributing to early marriages, determine the role of parenting in the problem of
early marriage and identify possible factors that may contribute to reduction of early
marriages among Barbaig communities in Hanang District.
Simple random and purposive sampling methods were used to select respondents.
Data was collected through questionnaire, interviews, direct field observations and
focus group discussions. The analysis of data was done through the use of Statistical
Package for Social Science.
Findings of this study revealed that the current situation of early marriage has
decreased in the study area and different factors have been identified which lead to
the decline of early marriage. Some of the reasons which have contributed to the
decrease of early marriage are related to cultural and traditions, economic, social,
religious factors and the roles of parents and different institutions. Different measures
to reduce early marriage among Barbaig communities, especially through providing
education, campaigns and establishment of different laws and by-laws and building
of school.
The study recommends that there should be iniatives designed specifically to reduce
early marriage; working with women‟s associations, improve performance of the
office of women‟s affairs, strengthen community organizations in the study area,
support work done by religious and community leaders, influencing community
members and build more schools.
Gechamet, S (2021). Factors Contributing To Early Marriages Among Baribaig Communities: A Case Study Of Hanang District.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/factors-contributing-to-early-marriages-among-baribaig-communities-a-case-study-of-hanang-district
Gechamet, Selina "Factors Contributing To Early Marriages Among Baribaig Communities: A Case Study Of Hanang District." Afribary. Afribary, 25 Apr. 2021, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/factors-contributing-to-early-marriages-among-baribaig-communities-a-case-study-of-hanang-district. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Gechamet, Selina . "Factors Contributing To Early Marriages Among Baribaig Communities: A Case Study Of Hanang District.". Afribary, Afribary, 25 Apr. 2021. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/factors-contributing-to-early-marriages-among-baribaig-communities-a-case-study-of-hanang-district >.
Gechamet, Selina . "Factors Contributing To Early Marriages Among Baribaig Communities: A Case Study Of Hanang District." Afribary (2021). Accessed November 22, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/factors-contributing-to-early-marriages-among-baribaig-communities-a-case-study-of-hanang-district