GRAP Opportunity – Development of Instruments and Collection of Preliminary Data on IPV Prevention in Bangladesh (Halim)

Opportunity ID: 01-Halim

Project Title: A Social Norms Intervention to Prevent the Perpetration of Partner Violence in Bangladesh: Development of Instruments and Collection of Preliminary Data

Faculty Mentor: Nafisa Halim

Description Statement:

In Bangladesh, one in three women and men agree that intimate partner violence (IPV) is justified if a woman deviates from her normative role as wife, daughter-in-law, and mother, indicating that approval of violence in families is deeply entrenched in Bangladeshi culture.

Drs. Nafisa Halim and Emily Rothman are conducting a qualitative study in Bangladesh to understand men’s attitudes on: (a) IPV perpetration against women, (b) causes and consequences of IPV in Bangladesh, (c) IPV prevention strategies, and (d) mode of transmission for IPV prevention intervention. The study will inform the development of a social norm change intervention to change men’s attitudes about the acceptability of their own IPV perpetration, and IPV perpetration by other men in the community, and to build intolerance for IPV among men in the Bangladesh urban slum setting.

Scope of Work:

We are looking for one student to assist with (a) analysis of qualitative (in-depth interviews) data, including reviewing transcripts, developing coding schemes and managing data in excel; and (b) preparation of papers to be submitted to peer- reviewed journals.

Minimum skills desired:

Relevant training and/or experience in qualitative research required.  Interest in violence prevention and reproductive and sexual health preferred.

Time / Date Expectations:

10 hours per week, beginning Jan 2016. This is an open-ended assignment. Success with initial tasks will lead to opportunities for further involvement with the project.

Additional Material Requested: None

Number of Positions: Two (2)

Logistics & Support: Biweekly meetings