Foreign Interfereverance and Political Instability Among the Residents of Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT The overall purpose of this study was to establish relationship between degree of foreign interference and intensity of political instability among the residents of Mogadishu, in Somalia. To attain the major purpose of the study, five specific objectives were set and these include; to determine the profile of respondents; to determine the degree of foreign interference in Somalia; to determine the intensity of political instability in Mogadishu; to find out if there is significant difference in the level foreign interference; and the establish significant relationship between foreign interference and political instability. In the literature, different opinions, ideas and theories were analyzed and discussed to bring about a proper understanding of the study variables. Descriptive correlation design was used in this study and Slovene’s formula was used to determine a sample size of 316 respondents from 1500 research populations. Sampling was done by the use of purposive technique. Self-administered questionnaires were used as research instrument and validity and reliability of research instruments were done using Content Validity Index and pre-testing. Ethical and logistic considerations of research were also seriously considered in this research. Data was analyzed through frequencies and percentages for respondents’ profile while descriptive statistics such as mean, correlation and regression analysis were used for the study variables. Research findings portrayed that the degree of foreign interference in Somalia was generally high (mean=2.62). The level of intensity of political instability in Mogadishu was also found to be high (mean=2.63). The study found out that there is significant difference in the level of foreign interference among different countries in the affairs of Somalia (F. value of 547.667 and Sig. Value of 0.00). Lastly, a positive significant relationship between the study variables was observed at (R. value of .985, R. Square value of .970; Mean Square of 179.013; F. ratio of 146.99E7; Beta of .985; t. value of 101.283 and significant value of 0.00). In conclusion, theory of morality in international relations by Micheal Walzer was affirmed; the two hypotheses were rejected. The study findings were in agreement with the existing ones. It was recommended that the government of Somalia should look in to appropriate ways and collaborate with its African counterparts so as to reduce the level of foreign interferance in the country.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION A ii

DECLARATION B

APPROVAL SHEET iv

DEDICATION v

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT vi

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS vii

TABLE OF CONTENTS viii

LIST OF TABLES x

ABSTRACT xi

CHAPTER PAGE

ONE THE PROBLEM AND ITSSCOPE 1

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 3

Purpose of the Study 4

General Objective 4

Specific Objectives 4

Research Questions 5

Research Hypotheses 5

Scope of the Study

Significance of the Study 7

Operational Definitions of Key Terms 7

TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 9

Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Experts I Authors 9

Theoretical perspectives 21

Related Studies 21

THREE METHODOLOGY 26

Research Design 26

Research Population 26

Sample Size 26

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Sample Procedure 27

Research Instrument 28

Validity and Reliability of Instruments 28

Data Gathering Procedures 29

Data Analysis 30

Ethical Consideration 31

Limitations of the Study 31

FOUR PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 33

FIVE SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 49

Summary of Findings 49

Conclusions 51

Recommendations 52

Areas for Further Research 53

REFERENCES 54

APPENDICES 58

APPENDIX 1 A: TRANSMITTAL LETTER 58

APPENDIX 1B: TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR THE RESPONDENTS 59

APPENDIX II: CLEARANCE FROM ETHICS COMMITTEE 60

APPENDIX III: INFORMED CONSENT 61

APPENDIX IV: PART I: FACE SHEET 62

APPENDIX VII: RESEARCHER’S CURRICULUM VITAE 65