AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON GIRL EMPOWERMENT: A SOCIOLOGICAL READING OF VALUE-BASED AND SCIENTIFIC TRAINING IN A CONSERVATIVE SOCIETY

Abstract

This study aims to analyze a field-based training program conducted with twenty adolescent girls in Guemar, El Oued, within a conservative socio-cultural context that highly values knowledge and moral-religious principles. Using qualitative content analysis of the participants’ handwritten notes, the research explores the educational and social identity dimensions of adolescence. Findings reveal that the girls prioritize academic achievement and time management, while simultaneously expressing strong commitment to ethical and religious values, alongside increasing needs for psychological and social support. Major concerns included exam anxiety, fear of losing friends, and uncertainty about future challenges, highlighting the necessity of resilience and coping skills. The study concludes that training programs in conservative societies must adopt a holistic approach, integrating academic, moral, and socio-emotional components, while actively engaging families and local associations as key sources of social capit.