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The Impact of Poverty on Human Health and Well-being: A Qualitative Exploratory Study Khumalo, Mandla; Dunn, Nonhlanhla
Journal of Current Social and Political Issues Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Current Social and Political Issue
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jcspi.v3i2.2386

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Poverty remains a global challenge affecting multiple dimensions of human life. Health and well-being play a pivotal role in sustaining economies, politics and life. This study examines the impact of poverty on the health and well-being of humanity and assesses its effects on the economy. It identifies the underlying drivers of poverty and how to address them. A qualitative exploratory framework from a theological perspective was employed. Data were collected from 32 participants aged 18 – 67 through semi-structured interviews, and participants were purposively selected. Using thematic data analysis approach three main themes emerged. The findings indicate a strong correlation between poverty, economic growth, well-being and human health. Poverty affects livelihoods and has significant social and emotional effects including loneliness, discrimination, hypertension, cardio-vascular disorders and substance abuse. Furthermore, poverty has a bidirectional relationship with economic development and migration, reflecting both positive and negative influences. The study underscores the need to strengthen social protection policies and consider shifting paradigms of poverty that support and constrain contemporary policy. Further research is necessary to ascertain the drivers of poverty and improve eradication strategies. Multi-sectorial collaboration involving the state, NGOs, and religious organizations is recommended.
Perceptions on Climate Change and Religion: A Christian Theological-Functionalist Study Khumalo, Mandla; Dunn, Nonhlanhla
Religion and Policy Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Religion and Policy Journal
Publisher : FISIP UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/rpj.v3i2.2366

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Research Problem: Climate change requires a communal response including from a religious perspective. There is an increasing debate among scholars about the role of religion in mitigating climate change and whether religion can influence environmental policies. There is also a need to explore perceptions from religious groups and understand their viewpoints on the climate change challenge.  . Research Purposes: This study examines perceptions and the role of religion in relation to climate change. It also assesses perceived views from religious groups on how climate change can be addressed. The study argues that while it is not conclusive whether religious identity can expedite the control and acceptance of anthropogenic and scientific climate change, perhaps it can help bring fresh insights. What are perceptions towards climate change and religion? What is the role of religious institutions in the drive to combat climate change? These are the two questions the study tried to contribute answers to. This study also aims to get insights on the perceived eschatology theory as propagated by religion. Research Methods: Data were derived from 35 participants from the Christian faith. Participants were between the ages of 18 – 56 in range.  Following a theological and functionalist framework data was analysed using thematic approach. The data was transcribed and coded to produce themes. Themes were categorized through grouping similar codes. Results and Discussion: The study revealed that Christians perceive religion as important in addressing climate change effects. The potential for religion to influence climate change policies remain unfulfilled. Christian views identified climate change as anthropogenic, divine and eschatological. While scientific models were not rejected, the results revealed that scientific models separate of spirituality bring temporal solutions. Research Implications and Contributions: At the policy level, governments should consider religion and how religious insights can be infused into state policies. Church leaders must continue to create climate change awareness in their meetings.
Co-Authors Khumalo, Mandla