Aug 2026· JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEVELOPMENT· Vol 5, pp. 386-394· 0 citations· 21 references
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This study aimed at finding the perception of graduates of the University of Sargodha concerning the role of PMYP in youth empowerment and sustainable development. In line with Empowerment Theory (Rappaport, 1987; Zimmerman, 2000) and the Critical Social Theory of Youth Empowerment (Jennings et al., 2006), a qualitative, descriptive, and interpretive design was selected. Qualitative interviews with 27 graduates who took part in one or more PMYP component were selected using an interview guide and data was collected and analyzed by using thematic analysis developed by Braun and Clarke (2006). Three broad themes developed: participants' multi-dimensional understanding of empowerment and PMYP, the impact of PMYP on skills, confidence and employment, largely indirect, and a consistent list of recommendations from the participants. It concludes that while PMYP has successfully contributed to empowerment in education and access to digital technology, it has not been transformative due to structural gaps in employment linkage, outreach and awareness of sustainable development goals. It recommends that enhancing monitoring and evaluation by conducting program effectiveness review periodically cn enhance outcomes for youth empowerment.
This study assessed the sustainability of youth empowerment program meant to alleviate poverty omVihhugo County, Kenya. The study used a mixed method research design guided by the Empowerment Theory and Masclow’s hierarchy of needs to analyze the research questions. The study used sample size of 399 youths selected usi...
Edward Alema· NG-Journal of Social Develop...· 0 citations
This study explored the influence of gender on youths’ access to and utilization of empowerment
programmes in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, employing a qualitative research
approach. Using in-depth interviews (IDI) and focus group discussions (FGD), data were collected
from purposively selected male and...
Lilian Nkiruka Obah· Journal of Humanities and So...· 0 citations
This study focuses on various obstacles that are faced by girls' education in the tribal and post-conflict District of Bajaur in KP, Pakistan. It is particularly looking at the interplay between structural barriers, including constrained education provision, a lack of women teachers, economic constraints, and security...
Laiba Habib, Yasir Khan· Journal of Social Research D...· 0 citations
Background: Globally, youth participation in local economic development (LED) has gained increasing attention as governments seek inclusive and sustainable responses to youth unemployment, poverty and social exclusion. In South Africa, particularly in rural areas, questions remain about how effectively existing LED fra...
Zixolele Tsomo, Z. G. Gotyi· Journal of Local Government...· 0 citations
In spite of several government and development agency interventions meant to improve their standard of living, women in Kitui County still face economic disempowerment. Women’s involvement in economic activities has been impeded by high rates of poverty, restricted access to financial resources, and constrictive cultur...
Catherine Kisasa Muthonde, Daniel M. Kitonga, M. Getui· American Journal of Youth an...· 0 citations
Despite the global population's growth, youth continue to play a significant role as agents of social change in community engagements that enhance political efficiency in democratic governance worldwide. Empirical studies show that youth engagement manifests as increased political awareness, civic engagement, and citiz...
B. Shiyanbade, S. Sulaimon, D. Owolabi et al.· Journal of Public Management...· 0 citations
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