http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/293 2026-04-07T01:56:30Z 2026-04-07T01:56:30Z Amjad, Karisma http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4692 2025-07-07T09:28:27Z 2025-07-07T00:00:00Z

Mental Stress among Climate Migrant Older Women in Dhaka City Amjad, Karisma Climate change-induced displacement is a growing issue in Bangladesh, where frequent climate-related disasters force thousands of people to migrate annually. Older women, in particular, face compounded vulnerabilities due to the intersection of gender, age, and displacement, resulting in significant psychosocial stress. This study aims to investigate the mental stress experienced by climate-induced migrant women aged 60 and above, residing in Dhaka's urban slums, focusing on their migration journeys from rural to urban settings and exploring the psychosocial challenges they face before, during, and after displacement. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection. The qualitative component included in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews to explore the lived experiences of displaced older women, while the quantitative component utilized the Dhaka Stress Scale-Adult (DSS-A) to assess mental stress levels and examine its effects on the women’s well-being, alongside an evaluation of their living conditions. The quantitative findings indicated that 95% of respondents, all elderly climate migrant women, scored 301 or above, indicating severe levels of stress whereas qualitative findings discovered that Elderly climate migrant women in the Korail slum rely heavily on family support, particularly from sons, but face financial struggles, suboptimal living conditions, and significant psycho-social challenges, with repeated exposure to climatic events and disruptions in family structures creating chronic vulnerability. Findings also revealed that displacement disrupts established social networks and traditional coping mechanisms, exacerbating mental health vulnerabilities. Women reported feelings of loss, isolation, and anxiety about an uncertain future. Additionally, mental stress levels were significantly higher among displaced women, and their needs were often overlooked by both governmental and non-governmental support systems. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions, including community-based mental health services, policies to promote social inclusion, and support programs specifically designed for older women affected by climate-induced displacement. These interventions should address the unique needs of this marginalized population to mitigate the negative impacts of displacement. This research provides essential insights for policymakers and practitioners, advocating for more inclusive and responsive approaches to climate-induced displacement. This thesis is submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

2025-07-07T00:00:00Z Rahman, Md. Zillur http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4079 2025-04-13T04:00:27Z 2025-04-13T00:00:00Z

A Study on the Opportunities and Challenges of the Residents in Old Homes of Bangladesh. Rahman, Md. Zillur Very recently Bangladesh has begun to experience the rapid rise of older people in our population with a profound impact on intergenerational support systems as well as on socio-economic structures. In the near past, the issue of ageing was quite a family concern. As an Asian country, Bangladesh had a long cultural and religious tradition of looking after the elderly and it was expected that families and communities would care for their own older members. In those days, an older person was considered an asset rather than a burden. But recently, the scenario has begun to change. The majority of our older people suffer from the problems of severe poverty or inadequate income, malnutrition and ill health, the lack of caregivers, social degradation, exclusion and negligence which adversely affect the family living arrangements and compel some older people to take up their residences in the old homes. Although our Muslim culture does not cultivate such an extra-familial living arrangement, it is now a reality for some older people, particularly for those who do not have adequate shelter of their own, and who have no one to offer them a place to live. Very recently, the issue of such extra-familial living arrangements has come into a great prominence to the policymakers and academics, calling for the present study to investigate the older people who reside in old homes. The objectives of the study include examining the socio-demographic characteristics of the residents in old homes, identifying the reasons for living in old homes, recognizing the opportunities the residents enjoy, challenges the residents encounter in the old homes and providing recommendations to improve services and minimise challenges. The study findings are expected to contribute valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers grappling with the implications of an ageing population and providing recommendations to improve services and minimise the obstacles associated with the problem. Using a mixed method approach, the study applies both quantitative sample surveys and qualitative case studies. Three charitable old homes in diverse districts of Bangladesh serve as the study areas, with residents aged sixty and above constituting the sample. The sample design ensures homogeneity by focusing on charitable old homes to capture a coherent picture of this specific segment of the ageing population. The increased demand for old homes in Bangladesh necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics surrounding this living arrangement, and this research aims to address this critical gap in knowledge. The study concludes with a commitment to maintaining ethical standards, ensuring privacy for respondents, and providing a foundation for future research endeavours in this field. This thesis is submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

2025-04-13T00:00:00Z Rabbani, Golam http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/3858 2025-03-05T04:38:05Z 2025-03-05T00:00:00Z

Development strategies in chittagong hill tracts and their impacts on indigenous communities Rabbani, Golam This thesis is submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

2025-03-05T00:00:00Z Khan, Mohammad Shahin http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/3857 2025-03-05T04:36:08Z 2025-03-05T00:00:00Z

Community Participation in Disaster Management: A Study on Two Coastal Areas of Bangladesh Khan, Mohammad Shahin This thesis is submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

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