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Faith-Based Family Support Programs and Socio-Economic Empowerment: Evidence from Women and Youth in West Ankole Diocese, Uganda

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  • Akandwanaho Landson

    (Department of Public Administration, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda)

  • Asuma Mariita Nchaga

    (Department of Public Administration, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda)

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This study examined the influence of family support programs on socio-economic empowerment among women and youth in Kyanyakatura Archdeaconry, West Ankole Diocese, Uganda. Employing a quantitative correlational research design, the study targeted a population of 1,542 comprising church elders (n=18), priests (n=6), lay readers (n=10), women (n=623), and youth (n=884). A statistically representative sample of 225 participants was determined using Smith’s (1984) sampling formula. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using both descriptive (means, standard deviations) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation and regression analysis). Key findings revealed that family support programs significantly predicted socio-economic empowerment (β = 0.400, p

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  • Akandwanaho Landson & Asuma Mariita Nchaga, 2025. "Faith-Based Family Support Programs and Socio-Economic Empowerment: Evidence from Women and Youth in West Ankole Diocese, Uganda," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(5), pages 3833-3839, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-5:p:3833-3839
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