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Methodology
The research was conducted in four
districts Chitwan, Makawanpur,
Sarlahi and Mohattari situated in
Churia range of central Nepal where CARE
Nepal has implemented women
empowerment (SAKCHAM) project. Two
VDCs from each district were randomly
selected for the data collection. In Chitwan,
Gardi and Ayodhyapuri, in Makwanpur
Phaparbari and Chattiwan, in Mahottari,
Bardibas and Maisthan/Khaimara, in Sarlahi
Bhaktipur and Hariwan selected for the
study. The selection criteria were a)
population size affected with conflict, b)
place where explosions/cross firing
happened, c) majority of landless people,
d) area where several people where killed
and e) situated near the highway line. Almost
one month was taken to complete the data
collection process.
RESEARCH
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the research were to
identify the psychosocial issues of women
raised due to the armed conflict; and the
locally available resources that women
commonly use to overcome, or cope with,
problems. At the same time, the research
explored the link between psychosocial
well-being and empowerment of women.
The research was intended to collect the
information over five major research
questions;
1. What are the psychosocial issues of
women in the community?
2. How did the conflict impact on the
psychosocial well being of women?
3. What are the different coping
methodologies that women use to
address their psychosocial problems.
4. What are the social structures and
cultural practices of the community that
support or negatively impact women in
their empowerment?
5. How do community people perceive
existing psychosocial programming?
RESEARCH TEAM
Four research assistants were employed for
the data collection. Two male and two
female, qualified and experienced
researchers led by a Research Team Leader
were responsible for collecting qualitative
information using different qualitative tools.
Development of study tools, pre-test of
tools and interpretation of data and
preparation of report was carried out jointly
by the team members of CARE and TPO.
TRAINING
Five days intensive training was provided
to research assistants. The training, included
research methods, ethical issues, data
collection methods and role play. The
research team including the team members
from CARE Nepal went to the Chaimale
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Psychosocial Issues of
Women affected by conflict