Factors influencing student’s use of various gender based violence strategies implemented in Ilemela Municipal Secondary Schools
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Date
2025-03
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Consortia Academia Publishing
Abstract
This study explored factors influencing students' use of GBV prevention strategies in
secondary schools. The study was conducted at Ilemela Municipal. A total of 381 respondents
were used as sample size, among them were 378 students and 3 school counselors. Employing
a mixed method concurrent triangulation to collect and analyse data among respondents in the
study area. Data collection methods included self-administered questionnaires, interviews
with key informants and focus group discussions. The quantitative data were analysed by
using binary logistic regression and thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. The
binary logistic regression model identified critical factors, such as sex, courage of speaking
out and awareness and education, impacting students' participation in GBV interventions. The
validation of the instrument was conducted through pilot testing to assess its validity.
Additionally, expert opinions were sought from the supervisor and senior researchers to
ensure the quality of data gathering instrument. To enhance the reliability, the researcher
utilized the test-retest method. Ethical consideration obtaining relevant authority and consent
and insuring the willingness of respondents to participate in study by providing relevant data
to fulfill the study objectives. Results indicated that female students were more likely to
engage in workshops and peer education sessions, while courage of speaking out and
awareness significantly hindered participation. Recommendations include creating supportive
environments to encourage male student participation, establishing confidential reporting
mechanisms, and implementing awareness campaigns to address knowledge gaps. By addressing these factors, schools can enhance the effectiveness of GBV interventions, fostering safer and more inclusive learning environments.
Description
International Journal of Research Studies in Education 2025 Volume 14 Number 6, 189-199
Keywords
Factors influencing, Student’s use, Secondary schools, GBV strategies, Violence prevention
Citation
10.5861/ijrse.2025.25032