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Article
The Nexus between Social Networks and Sexual Practices among Female University Students
Author(s)
Wassie Kebede1 and Akim J. Mturi2
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DOI:10.17265/2328-7136/2017.06.011
Affiliation(s)
1. School of Social Work, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa 4839, Ethiopia
2. School of Research and Post Graduate Studies, North-West University, Mafikeng 2735, South Africa
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted
among college students in Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. The objective of
the study was to understand whether social networks influence students to make
decisions on sexual practices. A total of 130 female students between 18-24
years participated in the study. Among them, 122 participated in the survey and
eight in the case studies. The study revealed female students joined various
types of social networks, which influence the decision
making processes and outcomes of their sexual practices. The study has
implications for women empowerment activities.
KEYWORDS
Social networks, sexual practices, women empowerment, Ethiopia.
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