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The Relationship Between Psychosocial Interventions and Child Wellbeing in Zambia

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  • Vidya Diwakar

    (Institute of Development Studies)

  • Amanda Lenhardt

    (ODI)

  • Emmanuel Tumusiime

    (World Vision)

  • Joseph Simbaya

    (University of Zambia)

  • Arthur Moonga

    (Frontiers Development and Research Group)

Abstract

Psychosocial factors contribute to persistence of poverty, but are rarely addressed in poverty reduction programs. We use mixed methods to investigate the relationship between a psychosocial behaviour change approach—empowered worldview (EWV), and investment decisions in children wellbeing among smallholder farmers in Zambia. Three years after exposure to EWV, logistic regression model results suggest that exposure to EWV was associated with an increased probability of parents providing basic needs of children including school fees, clothes, and food. This probability increased with more trainings. Using a matched sample, the average treatment effect on the treated of EWV is positive and statistically significant. Qualitative results reveal EWV enhanced participant agency, spouses’ propensity to work together and with others in the community, and aspirations for themselves and their children. These results point to the prevalence of psychosocial constraints and the need for interventions to sustainably address them to support human development.

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  • Vidya Diwakar & Amanda Lenhardt & Emmanuel Tumusiime & Joseph Simbaya & Arthur Moonga, 2023. "The Relationship Between Psychosocial Interventions and Child Wellbeing in Zambia," Child Indicators Research, Springer;The International Society of Child Indicators (ISCI), vol. 16(1), pages 395-420, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:chinre:v:16:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1007_s12187-022-09982-w
    DOI: 10.1007/s12187-022-09982-w
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