How gender- and violence-related norms affect self-esteem among adolescent refugee girls living in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests adolescent self-esteem is influenced by beliefs of how individuals in their reference group perceive them. However, few studies examine how gender- and violence-related social norms affect self-esteem among refugee populations. This paper explores relationships between gender inequitable and victim-blaming social norms, personal attitudes, and self-esteem among adolescent girls participating in a life skills program in three Ethiopian refugee camps.

Methods

Ordinary least squares multivariable regression analysis was used to assess the associations between attitudes and social norms, and self-esteem. Key independent variables of interest included a scale measuring personal attitudes toward gender inequitable norms, a measure of perceived injuncti

SUBMITTER: Stark L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5797934 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature