Assessing the Effectiveness of Resilience Strategies Adopted by Female-Headed Households During Drought-Induced Challenges in Zimbabwe

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ID2309633
AuthorsKenward Siambale (Women's University in Africa), Taruvinga Muzingili (0009-0008-7406-4935, Midlands State University, corresponding author), Floyd A Sadomba (Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe), Evidence Dube (Women's University in Africa)
Year2025
Volume61
Issue3
Pages2186-2206
Publication date2025-04-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Asian and African Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0021-9096 • E-ISSN: 1745-2538
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/00219096251336373
OpenAlexW4409810952
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited36

This study examines resilience strategies adopted by female-headed households (FHHs) in rural Zimbabwe during drought-induced challenges using the Vulnerability and Resilience Framework (VRF). An interpretive phenomenology design with semi-structured interviews and key informant interviews explored the lived experiences of 20 FHHs and community leaders in the Goromonzi District. Findings reveal that FHHs employ strategies like livelihood diversification, agricultural adaptation, and social networks, but systemic barriers, resource limitations, and gender inequities constrain these. The study concludes that gender-sensitive interventions addressing structural vulnerabilities are essential to enhance resilience, emphasizing agricultural support, economic empowerment, and strengthened social networks for sustainable recovery

African studies · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Political science · Psychological resilience · Resilience (materials science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Agricultural risk and resilience · Gender Studies · HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Psychology · Social Psychology

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