An Analytical Study of Personal Empowerment Among Women in the Context of NGO Interventions: Evidence from Primary Data and Hypothesis Testing

Abstract

Women empowerment is a crucial element of social and economic development, particularly in developing countries. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a significant role in enhancing personal empowerment by improving confidence, decision-making ability, and self-reliance among women. This study aims to examine the impact of Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) interventions on the personal empowerment of women. The research is based on primary data collected from 200 women beneficiaries associated with various NGO programs. Personal empowerment was assessed through ten carefully designed indicators covering aspects such as self-confidence, decision-making ability, self-awareness, and personal independence. A structured questionnaire using a Likert scale was employed for data collection. The study adopts a quantitative research approach, utilizing statistical tools such as frequency and percentage analysis to understand response patterns. In addition, a one-sample ttest was applied to examine the statistical significance of the impact of NGO interventions on personal empowerment. The test value was set at a neutral point to compare the observed mean level of empowerment. The findings of the study reveal that a majority of respondents reported noticeable improvement in their personal empowerment due to NGO interventions. The results of the one-sample ttest indicate that the impact is statistically significant, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. The study concludes that NGO interventions play a crucial role in enhancing personal empowerment among women. It highlights the importance of continued efforts by NGOs in strengthening women's capacity, confidence, and autonomy for overall social development.