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21	The psychosocial effects of AIDS and the development of identity amongst AIDS orphans Tshenkeng, Boitumelo Florence 07 1900 (has links) The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and its impact on their identity development. The qualitative research paradigm was chosen for the purpose of this study. In depth interviews were held with three young adults who lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS when they were young. Hermeneutics thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The study’s results identified different psychosocial issues associated with HIV/AIDS which were considered to be an influence in the lives of participants and their identity development. The results indicate that HIV/AIDS still has a strong and negative connotation which influenced the participants’ attitude and behaviour, including the development of their sense of identity. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology) HIV/AIDS impact Attitude on HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS orphans Psychological wellbeing Households 362.196979200968 Orphans -- Services for -- South Africa Orphans -- Counseling of -- South Africa Developmental psychology -- South Africa Children and death -- South Africa