Chronicles of eclipsed hope: Dissecting suicide through Sylvia Plath's labyrinthine diaries

2025-02-04T01:03:05-06:00

This study examines the complex relationship between Sylvia Plath's diaries and her reflections on suicidal ideation, comparing her personal narratives with broader epidemiological data on suicide. By analyzing Plath's writings through the lens of Narrative Identity Theory, the research explores the societal and cultural influences that may have exacerbated her psychological struggles. The study employs a qualitative methodology, integrating insights from Plath’s diaries with quantitative data to provide a comprehensive perspective on suicidology. The findings reveal that Plath's diaries serve not only as intimate chronicles of her inner turmoil but also as representations of the broader societal pressures faced by women in the mid-20th century. These narratives highlight the intricate interplay between personal vulnerabilities and external stressors, offering valuable insights into the progression of suicidal ideation. The study advocates for incorporating personal accounts into suicide research to enrich understanding and develop early intervention strategies. Practical implications include the potential for leveraging personal narratives as tools for identifying early warning signs and designing empathetic prevention measures. By focusing on the rich and nuanced details of Plath's diaries, this research underscores the importance of merging qualitative and quantitative approaches to better understand and address the multifaceted nature of suicide.

Harmonizing art education in empowering youth women in tertiary institutions on the light of development goal in Mwanza, Tanzania

2025-02-24T04:21:25-06:00

Tertiary learning institutions play a critical role in building professional capability that is instrumental towards realization of goal number four of agenda 2030. The following research questions were formulated to give answers to the research problem: What factors inhibit girls’ involvement in advanced learning in Mwanza, Tanzania? What strategies tertiary institutions employ to empower young women? How can the issue of young women in university be addressed? The study adopted mixed research approach while explanatory research design was adopted in qualitative phenomenology. The total number of respondents was 250. The researcher employed questionnaires, in-depth interview guide and personal observation. The instruments were validated and reliabilities were 0.89 correlation coefficient. Qualitative instruments trustworthiness was checked. Quantitative data was analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 22. The results demonstrated that tertiary institution empowers the young women, to become competent leaders, manage their lives, become shining stars in the country and the world. However, there are relatively more females enrolled in primary and secondary schools while a few are in tertiary institutions. Nevertheless, the educational gap between female and male youth is still very wide with women far behind, shortage of qualified women for various posts. The research suggested that tertiary institutions build human capital. Negative attitude towards female education should be discouraged through mass media. Early marriage culture should be banned and special programme of scholarships should be lunched for female. The government should introduce various programmes including STEM to empower youth women in achieving the national development goal.

Global Journal of Social Sciences Studies

Chronicles of eclipsed hope: Dissecting suicide through Sylvia Plath's labyrinthine diaries

Harmonizing art education in empowering youth women in tertiary institutions on the light of development goal in Mwanza, Tanzania