ABSTRACT This study sought to analyze the coping mechanisms among the displaced groups in Malakal Protection of Civilians Site in South Sudan, The study was guided by four objectives which included; to identify the living conditions bf displaced groups; to assess the challenges experienced by the displaced groups; to establish the coping mechanisms adopted by displaced groups; and to assess the physical, emotional and socio-economic effects of forced displacement among the displaced groups in Malakal PoC. Through a descriptive survey research design and by utilizing a sample of 379 respondents; self-administered questionnaires, key informant interviews and focus group discussions, demographic characteristics and key emerging results were identified. The study found out that the living conditions for displaced groups are poor. Majority of respondents in the study perceived living conditions as deplorable with poor shelter (73.8%), limited space and poor sanitation (66.2%), insufficient food (65%). Majority of respondents cited violence (physical and sexual), lack of livelihood, lack of quality education, war, killings, restricted movement, fear, stress, unemployment, poor feeding, poor shelter and poor water supply as challenges faced by displaced persons in Malakal PoC. To cope, the study found out that while some displaced groups were adopting to positive coping through social and religious engagements, others were coping through disengagement, denial and substance abuse. Majority of respondents believed that forced displacement has significantly affected the lives of displaced persons physically, emotionally, socially and economically. Based on the study findings, critical decisions and actions are required from the local community, national government, humanitarian actors including the UN and the donor community to promote positive resilience among displaced groups in the UN protection of civilians’ sites.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION
APPROVAL
DEDICATION iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ix
ABSTRACT x
CHAPTER ONE 1
INTRODUCTION 1
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.1.1 Historical Perspective 1
1.1.2 Theoretical Perspective
1.1.3 Conceptual Perspective 7
1.1.4 Contextual Perspective 8
1.2 Statement of the Problem 10
1.3 Purpose of the Study 11
1.4 Objectives of the Study 11
1.5 Research Questions 11
1.6 Scope of the Study 11
1.6.1 Geographical Scope 11
1.6.3 Time scope 12
1.7 Significance of the Study 12
1.8 Conceptual Framework 13
1.9 Operational definitions of key terms 13
CHAPTER TWO 15
LITERATURE REVIEW is
2.0 Introduction 15
2.1 A Theoretical Review 15
2.2 Review of Related Studies 17
2.2.1 Living conditions of Displaced Groups 17
2.2.2. Challenges Experienced by the Displaced Groups 19
2.2.3 Coping Mechanisms among the Displaced Groups 20
2.2.4 Effects of Forced Displacement among the Displaced Groups 22
2.3 Gaps in the Literature Review 24
CHAPTER THREE 26
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 26
3.0 Introduction 26
3.1 Research paradigm and design 26
3.2 Study Population 26
3.3 Sample size and Sampling techniques 27
3.4 Data collection methods 29
3.5 Data collection tools 29
3.6 Data Management and Analysis 30
3,7. Validity of instruments 30
3.8 Reliability of instruments 31
3.9. Data Collection Procedure 32
3.10. Ethical considerations 32
CHAPTER FOUR 34
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTEF~PRETATION 34
4.0 Introduction 34
4.1 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents 34
CHAPTER FiVE 50
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 50
5.0 Introduction 50
REFERENCES 59
APPENDIX I; A KEY INFORMANT IXTERVIEW GUIDE 63
APPENDIX 11-QUESTIONNAIRE FOR DISPLACED PERSONS 65
SECTION A: DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICSOF RESPONDENTS 65
SECTION B: CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY THE DISPLACED GROUPS 66
SECTION D: EFFECTS OF FORCED DISPLACEMENT AMONG DISPLACED GROUPS 68
SECTION E: WAYS OF ADDRESSR’~G THE CHALLENGES OF DISPLACED PERSONS 69
APPENDIX Ill-A FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION GUfDE 71
APPENDIX TV-RELIABILITY COMPUTATIONS 72
APPENDIX V: KREJCIE AND MORGAN (1970) TABLE FOR SAMPLE DETERMINATION 73
Research, S. (2022). Forced Displacement and Coping Mechanisms Among the Displaced Groups in Malakal Protection of Civilian’s Site In South Sudan. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/forced-displacement-and-coping-mechanisms-among-the-displaced-groups-in-malakal-protection-of-civilian-s-site-in-south-sudan
Research, SSA "Forced Displacement and Coping Mechanisms Among the Displaced Groups in Malakal Protection of Civilian’s Site In South Sudan" Afribary. Afribary, 21 Sep. 2022, https://track.afribary.com/works/forced-displacement-and-coping-mechanisms-among-the-displaced-groups-in-malakal-protection-of-civilian-s-site-in-south-sudan. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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Research, SSA . "Forced Displacement and Coping Mechanisms Among the Displaced Groups in Malakal Protection of Civilian’s Site In South Sudan" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 23, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/forced-displacement-and-coping-mechanisms-among-the-displaced-groups-in-malakal-protection-of-civilian-s-site-in-south-sudan