ERIC Number: EJ1460476
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2357
EISSN: EISSN-1573-7608
Available Date: 2024-07-02
Online Voluntary Organizations: Training Women to Resist Various Types of Violence through Online Training
Nagwa Babiker Abdalla Yousif1,2; ShadiaAbdelrahim Mohammed Daoud3,4
Education and Information Technologies, v30 n2 p1465-1485 2025
This research aims to establish the effectiveness of the online training course on the ability of women to resist psychological, physical, sexual, and other forms of violence against women. It enrolled 108 women aged 18 to 48 years old, who applied for help from a voluntary online relief organization in Sudan and attended online training for a year. The tools were the Rogers Empowerment Scale (ESR) and the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI). There was an increase in all three ESR subscales: in Group A (psychological violence), Group B (physical violence), and Group C (sexual violence), the increase was 1.84 to 3.99, 1.74 to 3.08, and 0.48 to 2.31, respectively. In Group A and Group B, the differences were significant for all subscales; in Group C, all but Power-Powerlessness and Optimism and Control over the Future were significant. The PTGI subscales also showed an increase in Relating to Others, New Possibilities, Personal Strength, Spiritual Change, and Appreciation of Life. The findings substantiate the efficacy of an online training course within the context of psychological and physical violence, and to some extent, sexual violence. The study underscores the universality and adaptability of online education programs in addressing the intricate and multifaceted nature of violence against women, by eliminating geographical barriers and ensuring resource accessibility for women in remote areas. Significant improvements in self-esteem, personal empowerment, and overall enhancement of rights and opportunities among participants emphasize the transformative potential of educational initiatives, which aid in halting violence and restoring women's autonomy. The practical implications are profound, as the findings can be utilized for the implementation and expansion of online education programs adaptable to diverse contexts, emphasizing the imperative of investing in digital solutions.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Violence, Females, Online Courses, Antisocial Behavior, Sexual Abuse, Victims of Crime, Help Seeking, Nonprofit Organizations, Voluntary Agencies, Social Agencies, Adults, Helplessness, Access to Education, Self Esteem, Empowerment
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Sudan
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Author Affiliations: 1Ajman University, Department of Sociology, College of Humanities and Science, Ajman, UAE; 2Ajman University, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Centre (HSSRC), Ajman, UAE; 3Ahfad University for Women, School of Rural Extension Education and Development, Omdurman, Sudan; 4Ahfad University for Women, Research Center, Omdurman, Sudan