QUESTIONARE FOR THE MOTHER GROUP MEMBERS
The researcher is a final year student of Mzuzu University pursing Bachelor of education Arts at
the institution. He is carrying out a research which aims at investigating the effects of sexual
abuse and harassment cases on Girl’s performance in secondary schools in Malawi. Be
assured that your information given in this paper will be treated with utmost privacy and
confidentiality. Your sincere contribution is highly appreciated.
1. Please indicate your gender
a. Male { } b. Female { }
2. Indicate your age range
a. Below 30 { } b. 31-40 { } c. 41-50 { } d. 50 above { }
3. What is your position in in this organization?
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4. For how long have you been saving this body in the position stated above
a. Less than a year { } b. more than 2 years { }
c. over 5 years { } d. over 10 years { }
5. a Have you ever heard about sexual abuse or harassment cases?
a. Yes { } b. No { }
b. How often have you heard about these cases?
a. Less often { } b. frequently { } c. most frequently { } d. Not at all
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6. How can you define sexual abuse and sexual harassment?
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7. In your own view, what type of sexual abuse and harassment occurs mostly among girls?
a. physical { } d. gender { }
b. psychological { } e. sexual { }
c. domestic { }
8. Do you think girls are responsible for provocating male for sexual abuse and harassment
acts?
a. Yes { } b. No { }
If yes, what are the situations that provocates male for sexual abuse and harassment cases?
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9.What are the reasons of sexual abuse and harassment in girls?
a. male dominance in society
b. illiteracy in females
c. culture and traditions
d. Nature and behaviour of girls
e. Others,
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10. Do you think sexual abuse and harassment acts can affect girl child performance in a class?
a. Yes { } b. No { }
If yes, how is it possible(justfy your
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END OF THE QUESTIONARE
Thank you very much for your time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
