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31	Self-esteem of aids orphans: a descriptive study Zivor, Jacqueline Carol Ann 30 November 2007 (has links) In the light of the child's self-esteem that is affected by traumatic events, the goal of the research was to explore and describe the self-esteem of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. The researcher made use of a quantitative research method. 30 (N=30) respondents, both male (n=16) and female (n=14), between the ages of 11 to 15, were randomly sampled for inclusion in the study. Each participant completed a self-report measure of self-esteem, The Culture-free Self-esteem Inventory for Children, which yielded a score of Global Self-esteem, as well as in four sub-domains including: General, Social, Academic and Parent-related Self-esteem. The results of this study demonstrated that the participants experienced a lowered self-esteem. These findings were explored in light of a literature review, after which conclusions and recommendations were provided. / Social Work / M. Diac. (Play Therapy) Emotional trauma Cross-Sectional Survey Design Quantitative research AIDS orphans Self-esteem HIV/AIDS 362.196979200968 Self-esteem in children -- South Africa Child psychotherapy -- South Africa Child development deviations Orphans -- Counseling of -- South Africa Play therapy -- South Africa Orphans -- South Africa Orphans -- Care -- South Africa Orphans -- Services for -- South Africa Self-esteem -- South Africa -- Testing
32	The Impact of orphanhood on the life world of adolescent orphaned by AIDS in the Ratanda area Ndhlovu, Ntombi Emily 03 1900 (has links) The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of orphanhood on the life world of an adolescent orphaned by AIDS, thereby improving the knowledge base and insight of all those who are involved in helping the orphans. This qualitative study endeavoured to answer the following research question: “What is the impact of orphanhood on the life world of an adolescent orphaned by AIDS, in Ratanda area?”. A literature study was done to give a theoretical overview about AIDS orphans specifically adolescents. A semi-structured interview was conducted from five different schools. Findings from the interviews was discussed and integrated with reference to the literature. A qualitative approach was used as this helped the researcher in understanding the functioning of the AIDS orphan in his natural environment. The researcher aimed at documenting these impacts of orphanhood on the life world and to improve the helping professions’ understanding of the phenomenon. This may lead to more successful intervention strategies for these adolescents. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Guidance and Counselling) HIV/AIDS AIDS orphans Adolescence Stigma Life world 362.196979200968223
33	The experiences, challenges and coping resources of AIDS-orphans heading households in an urban area in the Free State Gono, Melania 01 1900 (has links) HIV and AIDS related deaths have left numerous children heading households as the number of adults dying from this pandemic increased significantly. The goal of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences, challenges and coping resources of AIDS-orphans heading households in an urban area in Free State using a qualitative study. The research revealed that the level of suffering faced by these children began with their parents’ illness. This was further worsened by the death of the parents. These children are in most instances not absorbed by their extended families as the traditional safety nets are stretched to their limits. Children heading households were forced to take up adult responsibilities prematurely and as such encounter challenges on daily basis. The study concluded that the child headed families are a reality in South Africa and need lots of support from the government and local communities. / Social Work / M.A. (Social Work) HIV and AIDS Orphan Child headed household Family Urban area Experiences Challenges Coping Resources and child 362.1969792009685
34	An investigation of the services provided by the Bhambayi Drop-in Centre in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal for orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV and AIDS Dunga, Ntombifikile Sylvia 02 1900 (has links) The purpose of the study was to investigate the services provided by the Bhambayi Drop-In Centre in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal for orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs). Qualitative research design and in-depth interviews with key informants and foster parents of the OVCs were conducted. The study found that the services which are provided by the Centre enabled the orphans and vulnerable children to enjoy life as normally as possible and to experience life meaningfully. As beneficiaries of the Bhambayi Drop-In Centre the children had access to education and two meals per day. Beyond meeting such basic needs, the study also found that Centre instilled a sense of belonging and community in the children. Access to social grants enabled the children’s basic needs to be met. In addition foster parents played a crucial role in taking care of orphans and vulnerable children. / Health Studies / M.A. (Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Caregiver Child-headed household Community-based care Drop-In Centre Extended family Human Immunodeficiency Virus Households Psychosocial support services Orphans Child Vulnerable children Social support services 362.19697920083096844 Child welfare -- South Africa -- Inanda
35	The nature of collaboration between social workers and Isibindi child and youth care workers in rendering services to orphans and vulnerable children Mapurazi, Michelle Nyarai 01 1900 (has links) Text in English / Orphans and vulnerable children are increasingly forming a larger portion of the South African population. The escalating number of these children in communities is caused mainly by the loss of parents to HIV/AIDS. This poses a huge challenge for the government and organisations rendering social welfare services to these orphans and vulnerable children. This qualitative study sought to explore and describe the nature of collaboration between social workers and child and youth workers in rendering services to orphans and vulnerable children in the Free State province. The non-probability sampling technique of purposive sampling guided the data collection process using in-depth one on one semi structured interviews as a data collection method. Finally the data was analysed by means of Creswell’s data analysis spiral followed by the principles of Guba for data verification. The ethical considerations adhered to throughout this study were informed consent, right to privacy, avoidance of deception, debriefing of participants, management of information. The rationale was that overlapping boundaries exist when the two professions work together in addressing the needs of orphans and vulnerable children. The findings of the research confirmed that there are no clear guidelines on the collaboration of social workers and child and youth care workers, although personal efforts are made for a healthy working relationship. Recommendations were made in relation to the findings. / Social Work / M.A. (Social Work) Social work Social worker Collaboration Child and youth care work Child and youth care worker Orphan Vulnerable children Isibindi model 362.1969792008309685
36	Exploring the feasibility of foster care as a primary permanency option for orphans Thiele, Shelley 08 1900 (has links) In the wake of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, welfare organisations in Vryheid situated in northern KwaZulu-Natal have noted dramatic increases in requests for foster care placements for orphaned children. In many instances, orphans have lived by private arrangement with extended families for several years. However, families are increasingly overwhelmed with the burden of overextending scarce resources, forcing them to seek welfare assistance. Community-based responses to the crisis are regarded as top priority. This study examines literature regarding child care alternatives for orphans, focussing on foster care as the primary option. A study was conducted which explored community perceptions towards the local orphan crisis and foster care in particular. Findings revealed that although the adage 'Blood is thicker than water' still applies, foster care cannot stand alone. Alternate forms of care-giving need to be found to avoid plunging orphan care into further crisis. / Social work / M.A.(Social Science (Mental Health)) Foster care Foster parent Foster carer Kinship care Orphan Orphaned and vulnerable children AIDS orphan Permanency planning HIV/AIDS Reunification Community responses Child care options Child care alternatives Child Care Forums Child Care Act Institutional care Primary caregiver 362.733096842
37	An exploration of the life-experiences of AIDS-orphans in kinship foster care in South Africa Tissiman, Lindy Michelle 04 1900 (has links) Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) have many devastating impacts, including the growing number of AIDS-orphans left without care. In the study, semi-structured interviews, incomplete sentences and Kinetic family drawings were used to explore the life-experiences and perceptions of AIDS-orphans living in kinship foster care, from a Gestalt perspective. The study revealed that the majority of the AIDS-orphans included were making good contact at the contact boundary and all the respondents were not familiar with the term 'foster care'. The researcher therefore recommended that children are educated about foster care at school, thus possibly increasing the awareness of foster care in South Africa, thus possibly increasing the provision of homes for the vastly growing numbers of AIDS-orphans in our country and perhaps make a difference in society. / Sociology / M. Diac. (Play therapy) Kinship foster care Life-experience Field Theory Gestalt Theory HIV/AIDS AIDS-orphan 362.19697920096842 Orphans -- South Africa -- Vryheid Child welfare -- South Africa -- Vryheid Kinship care -- South Africa -- Vryheid Play therapy -- South Africa -- Vryheid
38	Exploring the feasibility of foster care as a primary permanency option for orphans Thiele, Shelley 08 1900 (has links) In the wake of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, welfare organisations in Vryheid situated in northern KwaZulu-Natal have noted dramatic increases in requests for foster care placements for orphaned children. In many instances, orphans have lived by private arrangement with extended families for several years. However, families are increasingly overwhelmed with the burden of overextending scarce resources, forcing them to seek welfare assistance. Community-based responses to the crisis are regarded as top priority. This study examines literature regarding child care alternatives for orphans, focussing on foster care as the primary option. A study was conducted which explored community perceptions towards the local orphan crisis and foster care in particular. Findings revealed that although the adage 'Blood is thicker than water' still applies, foster care cannot stand alone. Alternate forms of care-giving need to be found to avoid plunging orphan care into further crisis. / Social work / M.A.(Social Science (Mental Health)) Foster care Foster parent Foster carer Kinship care Orphan Orphaned and vulnerable children AIDS orphan Permanency planning HIV/AIDS Reunification Community responses Child care options Child care alternatives Child Care Forums Child Care Act Institutional care Primary caregiver 362.733096842
39	An exploration of the life-experiences of AIDS-orphans in kinship foster care in South Africa Tissiman, Lindy Michelle 04 1900 (has links) Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) have many devastating impacts, including the growing number of AIDS-orphans left without care. In the study, semi-structured interviews, incomplete sentences and Kinetic family drawings were used to explore the life-experiences and perceptions of AIDS-orphans living in kinship foster care, from a Gestalt perspective. The study revealed that the majority of the AIDS-orphans included were making good contact at the contact boundary and all the respondents were not familiar with the term 'foster care'. The researcher therefore recommended that children are educated about foster care at school, thus possibly increasing the awareness of foster care in South Africa, thus possibly increasing the provision of homes for the vastly growing numbers of AIDS-orphans in our country and perhaps make a difference in society. / Sociology / M. Diac. (Play therapy) Kinship foster care Life-experience Field Theory Gestalt Theory HIV/AIDS AIDS-orphan 362.19697920096842 Orphans -- South Africa -- Vryheid Child welfare -- South Africa -- Vryheid Kinship care -- South Africa -- Vryheid Play therapy -- South Africa -- Vryheid

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