Indigenous Marriage and Family Counseling among Oromo Community in Ethiopia

Authors

  • Getachew Abeshu Disassa Jimma University
  • Tsehay Baissa Into lecturer

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17648/diversitas-journal-v5i4-1384

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Semi-structured interview and FGD was employed to extract information from thirteen respondents selected purposefully. The result of the study disclosed that marriage and family counseling is a tradition among Oromo community right after shaving of born hair. Mostly, the father takes responsibility of the male and mother follows her daughter. ‘Kuchu’ and engagement counseling, and knowledge of blessing and curse are among the major areas of concern. Consequently, principles of marriage and family counseling, procedures and ages of application are fundamental. Incorporating indigenous knowledge and skills of counseling in education curriculum and training for its sustainability was recommended for upgrading.

KEYWORDS: family counseling; indigenous counseling; marriage counseling.

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Published

2020-10-28

How to Cite

Disassa, G. A., & Into, T. B. (2020). Indigenous Marriage and Family Counseling among Oromo Community in Ethiopia. Diversitas Journal, 5(4), 3008–3029. https://doi.org/10.17648/diversitas-journal-v5i4-1384