An Analysis on the Contribution of Sage on the Socioeconomic Wellbeing in the Lives of the Elderly Living in Northern Division, Mbale City
| dc.contributor.author | Divine Hope Mugide | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-07-29T10:18:59Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-07-29T10:18:59Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-02-23 | |
| dc.description | First and foremost, I acknowledge my University supervisor Mr. David Wabukye for his unwavering guidance and support throughout my research tenure. Additionally, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my university friends for their continuous encouragement and support during my research. Their guidance has been instrumental in bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world applications, enhancing my learning experience and facilitating my professional growth. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a practical setting and for the invaluable support provided to me. | |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this was study was to find out contribution of sage on the socioeconomic wellbeing in the lives of the elderly living in northern division Mbale city. The study was guide by the three objectives to examine the spread and performance of the sage program on the elderly persons living. Identify the effectiveness of the evaluation system of the sage activity program, establish the impact of the sage program on the socioeconomic wellbeing of the elderly living in the areas of the northern division Mbale city. The study was both qualitative and quantitative. The study employed purposive sampling basing on their area of expertise in the study. The sample of the study was small with a total number of 67respondents, 16 beneficiaries and 4 key informants this was because of limited resources and time. Data was collected through structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews and interview guides. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS software and it was presented using tables for easy understanding and qualitative data was analyzed thematically for easy understanding of the statistical information to all readers. The findings of the study presented the general overview of how the elderly benefited socially and economically from the SAGE program for instance they have accumulated asserts like phones, farm land, chairs among others from SAGE program, the business or income generating project that the elderly are engaging for example shop selling, bar selling, salon operation among others and the skills that they have learnt and have helped them to manage or operate their businesses. The findings of the study also presented various reasons that have helped these elderly to accumulate asserts for example team work among others. The current situation before joining the program whereby the life has improved according to the majority and some challenges that they face towards accessing the funds. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | My father : Mr. Majeme Alex Flex My mother: Mrs. Majeme Angella Neumbe | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/1635 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | An Analysis on the Contribution of Sage on the Socioeconomic Wellbeing in the Lives of the Elderly Living in Northern Division, Mbale City | |
| dc.title.alternative | None | |
| dc.type | Dissertation |