Navigating Credibility and Approachability in Conflict Zones: Insights from Fieldwork in Nigerian Communities Facing Eco-Violence
The Qualitative Report,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 24, 2024
This
article
contributes
to
the
literature
by
proposing
an
expanded
“framework
for
credibility
and
approachability,”
extending
framework’s
applicability
in
conflict-affected
societies.
The
approachability
framework
aids
researchers
comprehending
evaluating
their
fieldwork
experiences,
enabling
them
articulate
experiences
clearly
insightfully.
Drawing
on
reflexive
of
a
diaspora-based
researcher
who
used
this
prepare
Nigeria,
illustrates
components
plus
added
“bearability”
component.
were
borne
out
study
with
54
participants
across
focus
groups
communities
affected
eco-violence
Nigerian
Middle
Belt.
researcher’s
positionality
“betweenness”
is
also
discussed,
highlighting
complexities
conducting
research
as
academic
“homecomer”
located
areas.
Язык: Английский
The case for a ‘cognitive turn’ in conflict analysis: Lessons from Afghanistan and the Sahel
Global Change Peace & Security,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 18
Опубликована: Ноя. 19, 2024
This
paper
advocates
for
an
integrated
approach
to
exploring
and
analysing
contemporary
conflicts,
especially
in
complex
socio-political
cultural
contexts.
It
examines
how
a
framework
that
incorporates
cognitive,
historical
factors
can
enhance
our
understanding
of
these
conflicts.
Grounded
the
'cognitive
turn',
idea
combining
cognitive
social
sciences
insights
understand
human
experiences
actions,
this
draws
on
secondary
sources
demonstrate
neglecting
emotion-laden
local
contextual
realities
has
undermined
conflict
analysis.
Using
as
case
studies
US
intervention
Afghanistan
French
missions
Sahel
region
it
argues
emotional
blind
spots
led
them
overlook
critical
while
focusing
narrowly
rational
aspects
The
promotes
development
adoption
cross-disciplinary
theoretical
models
integrate
influences,
environmental
conditions
politico-historical
contexts
improve
analysis
outcomes.
Язык: Английский
You’re not welcome! Violence and support for a grazing ban policy in Kaduna, Nigeria
Опубликована: Июль 26, 2023
This
study
examined
the
effect
of
victimization
–
i.e.,
concrete
experience
violence
on
support
for
a
policy
banning
opening
grazing
livestock
in
state
Kaduna
Northern
Nigeria.
policy,
which
aims
to
reduce
incidence
conflicts
between
nomadic
herders
and
sedentary
farmers,
has
been
implemented
various
degrees
some
states
across
is
suitable
case
investigating
this
relationship
because
despite
having
third
highest
farmer-herder
among
Nigeria’s
36
states,
government
not
ban
there.
The
regression
results
showed
that
depends
who
perpetrating
violence.
General
(i.e.,
irrespective
perpetrator)
had
no
statistically
significant
but
by
did
have
positive
effect.
Язык: Английский
Preserving the Future through the Past: Unveiling the Role of Collective Memory in Conflict- Affected Communities.
Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2023
ing
migration
studies
have
neglected
immobility
and
primarily
focused
on
non-violent
settings
like
IDP
refugee
camps.
However,
in
Africa’s
Sahel
region,
characterised
by
violent
conflicts
between
nomadic
Fulani
herders
sedentary
farmers,
little
is
known
about
the
factors
that
influence
sustain
among
conflict-affected
communities.
This
paper
examines
experiences
of
farmers
communities
Nigeria,
exploring
why
they
choose
to
remain
their
villages
despite
a
lack
support
from
security
agencies
against
non-state
actor
invasions.
Conducted
May
2022,
study
employs
reflexive
thematic
analysis
data
54
participants
Benue
Nasarawa
states.
Findings
underscore
role
collective
memory
shaping
attachment
ancestral
land
adoption
for
its
preservation.
By
addressing
within
communities,
this
research
contributes
literature,
emphasising
importance
understanding
implications
contemporary
behaviours.
Язык: Английский
You’re not welcome! Violence and support for a grazing ban policy in Kaduna, Nigeria.
Опубликована: Июль 27, 2023
This
study
examined
the
effect
of
victimization
–
i.e.,
concrete
experience
violence
on
support
for
a
policy
banning
opening
grazing
livestock
in
state
Kaduna
Northern
Nigeria.
policy,
which
aims
to
reduce
incidence
conflicts
between
nomadic
herders
and
sedentary
farmers,
has
been
implemented
various
degrees
some
states
across
is
suitable
case
investigating
this
relationship
because
despite
having
third
highest
farmer-herder
among
Nigeria’s
36
states,
government
not
ban
there.
The
regression
results
showed
that
depends
who
perpetrating
violence.
General
(i.e.,
irrespective
perpetrator)
had
no
statistically
significant
but
by
did
have
positive
effect.
was
particularly
strong
Christians.
78
percent
respondents
victimized
were
Язык: Английский