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Mitigating Underage Marriage of Girls in Bo Town, Sierra Leone Anne-Marie Kumba Kamanda Walden University Walden University ScholarWorks Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection 2017 Mitigating Underage Marriage of Girls in Bo Town, Sierra Leone Anne-Marie Kumba Kamanda Walden University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations Part of the Public Policy Commons This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection at ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Walden University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences This is to certify that the doctoral dissertation by Anne-Marie Kumba Kamanda has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Kirk Williams, Committee Chairperson, Public Policy and Administration Faculty Dr. Joshua Ozymy, Committee Member, Public Policy and Administration Faculty Dr. Paul Rutledge, University Reviewer, Public Policy and Administration Faculty Chief Academic Officer Eric Riedel, Ph.D. Walden University 2017 Abstract Mitigating the Underage Marriage of Girls in Bo Town, Sierra Leone By Anne-Marie Kumba Kamanda M.S., Walsh College, 2010 B.A., Walsh College, 2007 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Public Policy & Administration Homeland Security Policy & Coordination Walden University August 2017 Abstract The underage marriage of girls (UMG) practice by some parents continues to occur in Bo Town, Sierra Leone, and it is a problem. Regardless of the negative consequences, parents continue to marry off their young girls who become wives of rebels and participate in the civil war. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the perceptions of adult women between 18 and 24 who experienced child marriage, parents who married off their young girls, and community leaders to understand why the UMG persisted in Bo Town. The theoretical frameworks used in this study were the social cognitive theory and self-efficacy behavioral theory. Data were collected through semi structured interviews. Participants in this study consisted of 5 community leaders, 5 adult women between 18 and 24 who experienced UMG before 18 years old, and 5 parents who married off their underage girls in the Bo Town district. Interview transcripts were analyzed, coded, and 16 themes emerged. Some of the themes included poverty, lack of awareness, education, enforcement, monitoring, leadership, child marriage, domestic violence, accountability, responsibility, dowry payment, and female genital mutilation. The findings may influence social change by using practices such as educating, monitoring, enforcing the banning of the UMG policy relentlessly. Furthermore, implementation of mentorship programs, counseling, leadership, and awareness training to young girls and parents could reduce the UMG practice in Bo Town. Consequently, if young girls are educated and allowed access to resources, they could become empowered and productive members of society as a whole, and the UMG problem may diminish in the Bo community. Mitigating the Underage Marriage of Girls in Bo Town, Sierra Leone By Anne-Marie Kumba Kamanda M.S., Walsh College, 2010 B.A., Walsh College, 2007 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Public Policy & Administration Homeland Security Policy & Coordination Walden University August 2017 Dedication I dedicate this dissertation to my deceased father, Joseph A. T. Kamanda and my deceased mother Anne-Marie Ndemo Kamanda who gave me the drive to pursue higher education. Also, I thank Mr. Sylvester Mathew Junisa, my husband, for his support and courage during my program of study. I am grateful to my sister-in-law Mrs. Sylvia Hudroge who gave me the driving force to conduct this study. Finally, I dedicate this dissertation to my sons, Munda Kamanda, Moses H. Junisa, Hosea N. Junisa, and Christian Junisa for all of their morale support during the dissertation writing process. Acknowledgments In the name of the Almighty God, I am humble and appreciative for God's divine strength and courage that directed me through my program of study. More than ever, I thank Dr. Kirk Yancy Williams my supervisor and mentor, for his effective leadership, encouragement, and guidance to ensure I write and complete a quality dissertation. Additionally, from the bottom of my heart, I thank Dr. Joshua Ozymy my committee member and Dr. Paul Retledge my URR for providing me candid feedback and effective guidance during the dissertation journey. I sincerely thank all the participants in this study for sharing their experiences about the underage marriage problem. In addition, I thank Dr. Javaranis, Dr. Radners, and Dr. Meadows for their assistance during my Masters of Strategic Leadership program by providing a solid foundation to build upon in attaining my Ph.D. I thank the management team of my current employer for giving the morale support and flexibility to pursue and complete the study. My sincere appreciation goes to Margaret Yankuba my sister who continuously inspired me throughout the dissertation writing process. Finally, I thank Mr. and Mrs. Florence Mansaray, Mrs. Jacqueline Mathies, and Mrs. Adeyinka Dawodu for providing their mentorship and leadership during the dissertation writing process. Table of Contents List of Tables ..................................................................................................................... iv List of Figures ..................................................................................................................... v Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study ................................................................................... 1 Background of the Problem .................................................................................... 2 Statement of the Problem ........................................................................................ 4 Research Questions ................................................................................................. 5 Purpose of the Study ............................................................................................... 6 Theoretical Framework ........................................................................................... 7 Definition of Terms................................................................................................. 9 Assumptions, Limitations, Scope, and Delimitations ........................................... 12 Significance of the Study ...................................................................................... 14 Summary of Chapter 1 .......................................................................................... 15 Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 16 Chapter 2: Review of the Literature .................................................................................. 18 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 18 Research Strategy.................................................................................................. 19 Theoretical Framework ......................................................................................... 20 Literature Review.................................................................................................. 21 Summary of Chapter 2 .......................................................................................... 34 Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 37 Chapter 3: Research Method ............................................................................................. 39 i Introduction ........................................................................................................... 39 Research Questions ............................................................................................... 39 Research Methodology ......................................................................................... 40 Research Design.................................................................................................... 41 Sample and Population ......................................................................................... 43 Sampling Procedures ............................................................................................ 45 Sample Size ........................................................................................................... 46 Instrumentation ..................................................................................................... 49 Data Collection Procedures ................................................................................... 53 Data Analysis ........................................................................................................ 53 Role of the Researcher .......................................................................................... 56 Ethical Concerns ................................................................................................... 56
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