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1.8. Theoretical Framework
The thesis rests on psychologist Daivd Finkelhor Four-Factor Model theory about
pedophilia. I have chosen this theory because Bacha-Bazi is classified as a pedophilia. The
theory explains why adults become sexually interested in and involved with children.
The theory identifies multiple factors that contribute to pedophilia. It includes: (a)
emotional congruence—why the adult has an emotional
need to relate to a child; (b) sexual
arousal—why the adult could become sexually aroused by a child; (c) blockage—why alternative
sources of sexual and emotional gratification are not available; or (d) disinhibition—why the
adult is not deterred from such an interest by normal prohibitions. The theory illustrates how
these four factors can be combined to explain more of the diversity in pedophilic behavior than is
usually explained by single factor theories. (
O'DONOHUE, William T a James H GEER).
I have
chosen to apply Finkelhor’s Four-Factor approach to better understand why those adult people
who practice Bacha-Bazi has emotional need related to a child, second, why there sexual feeling
arouses by a child, why they do not use legitimate means for sexual gratification and why these
adults practicing Bacha-Bazi do not avoid such as act by normal prohibitions. Therefore, I
believe the theory is relevant to this project.
1.9. Methodology
Bacha-Bazi is a prevalent problem in the country and over the years this has increased
rapidly in Afghanistan. it is a widespread problem for the people staying in the country. This
problem needs to be investigated effectively. Hence it is an investigative study. Due to the
abstract nature of the study it is not possible to measure the variables properly with the help of
different tools and techniques but it is important to use the right methods to support the study
effectively. The methods section is one of the key sections in an entire research paper. For every
researcher, it is essential to choose the right methods to gather data, to interpret them and to
analyze them effectively which help to get positive insights from the research and will also will
provide favorable findings from the research that are suitable to complete the research
successfully. As the topic chosen for the research is quite controversial so, it will be very hard to
get the support of people in this kind of research, but it is extremely important as a researcher to
be able to support the points put forward to be supported by valid evidence
(Brink et al, 2006)
. In
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order to gather the evidence, it will be essential to use different sources of data and this is what
will establish the kind of research done on the subject.
The present research subject has an abstract point about it which cannot be measured with
the help of any numerical analytical tool due to its immeasurable nature. There are basically two
different kinds of research namely primary and secondary. The primary research takes into
account both quantitative and qualitative approach to complete the research which involves
usage of numerical analytical techniques and descriptive analytical technique but in this case,
primary research technique cannot be used due to its abstract nature. On the other hand, the
secondary research technique involves only qualitative technique that involves descriptive
analysis of data. It could be said that the present research will undergo qualitative study which
will be mainly based on all the secondary sources of data as primary source of data will not be
available in this case. To gather primary data, it will be important to involve human participants
to get their perception on the present topic which wouldn’t be possible in this case due to the
controversial nature of the study and hence it is justified to use the secondary sources of
information to complete the study successfully (
Patton, 2005
). The search strategy is one of the
key sections in a secondary research paper as a lot depends on the search strategy that is the way
data is collected from the different secondary sources. Effective search strategy sets a strong
platform for a successful research.
The basis of secondary research is formed on the previous works done on the same subject
and other relevant secondary sources which helps to meet the objectives of the research
successfully. As it is a secondary research the task becomes much more tough, creative and
analytical.
The search strategy implemented in the present research will mainly be based on the
relevancy of the research subject and the chosen data. The search strategy will involve online
sources as well where the key words that will be used to search for favorable data are: Bacha-
Bazi, child sex, child trafficking, sexual atrocities on children all within the area of Afghanistan.
These key words will help to filter the search results effectively and will provide better hold of
the research by giving more relevant search results. It could be said that with effective search
strategy the present research will reach its meditated destination
(Taylor et al, 2015)
.
The data collection procedure will be secondary where the different online sources like
journals, forums, online articles and websites and other online sources will be used to collect