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Experiences of teenage mothers on social support in Nzhelele Community of Makhado MunicipalityMagwabeni, Hulisani Bridget 18 September 2017 (has links)
MA (Psychology) / Department of Psychology / In South Africa, today, teenage pregnancy is on the increase, resulting in social and
public health problems. The Department of Health (2002) indicates that, nationally
16.4% of the teenagers become pregnant every month. The Department also states that
26.4% of Grade 8 learners, 13.4% Grade 9 learners, 12.6% Grade 12 and 13.3% Grade
11 learners, fall pregnant every month. Many of these teenage mothers are confronted
with various health problem, for example, HIV/AIDS, psychological (for example, high
stress) and social problems (for example, lack of parenting skills, neglect, poverty, and
low educational attainment). These problems have far-reaching consequences on the
mothers. For example, many teenage mothers drop-out of school, attempt to commit
suicide, as well as take part in prostitution and robbery. Many are unemployed and this
puts the welfare of their children at risk.
This research study was qualitative in nature. The exploratory phenomenological design
was used in this study to explore the experiences or challenges of teenage mothers on
social support as pregnancy interferes with all aspects of their lives. For example, it
jeopardises teenage mothers’ relationships with their parents who are the main source
of support for the young mothers. If this relationship is broken, it reduces the chances of
the young mother’s success. These factors contribute to an inadequate parent-child
interaction and diminish the infant’s development. Support during pregnancy and after
birth is vital for a teenage mother. If her future and mental health are to be bright, then
she needs to have strong social support. Non- probability sampling methods were used,
namely purposive and snowball sampling.
Pre-testing was done with four teenage mothers who had the same background as
those in the main study. Data were collected from six teenage mothers through semistructured
face to face interviews which required teenage mothers to answer a set of
predetermined questions. The question asked allowed probing and clarification of
answers. A tape recorder was used and the language used was Tshivenda. All ethical
issues were adhered to throughout the study.
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to analyse the collected data.
The findings from the interviews were integrated to avoid repetition. From the analysed
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data, the following themes emerged: Challenges experienced by teenage mothers;
Support system for teenage mothers; and Coping strategies for teenage mothers.
Analysis of data revealed that lack of social support for teenage mothers was a major
problem and this was collaborated by literature. These findings revealed that teenage
mothers experience many challenges compared to the support they get from significant
others.
In this study, the researcher found that doing field work with teenage mothers with low
educational backgrounds is very challenging because they do not understand what
research is all about. The researcher realised that there is more that South African
needs to do to encourage people to support teenage mothers. Whilst the work done at
Tshikuwi is appreciated, the researcher feels it is too little too late considering the
number of teenage mothers who continue to lack support. The researcher recommends
that teenage mothers who experience challenges should take the initiatives to start
projects that will boost their confidence. Teachers who teach life science orientations
should, in the meantime, focus on teaching learners about the consequences of not
having support either from family or partners and communities.
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The experiences of teenage pregnancy by teenage mothers in the Thulamela Municipality of the Vhembe District in Limpopo ProvinceMulelu, Virginia 09 1900 (has links)
MCur / Department of Advanced Nursing Sciences / MAAS / Centre for African Studies / See the attached abstract below
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Effectiveness of sexuality education in preventing teenage pregnancy in the Pinetown district secondary schoolsBhengu, Sinikiwe Sanelisiwe January 2016 (has links)
A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Education in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education (Educational Psychology) in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Needs Education at the University of Zululand, South Africa, 2016 / The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Sexuality Education as an
intervention in preventing teenage pregnancy in the Pinetown district. A focus group of
thirty four (35) learners from three different schools was purposefully sampled. Data was
collected using structured interview schedules to allow the researcher a platform to ask
open-response questions and to understand the learners’ knowledge on preventive
measures and the learners’ preferential choices. Data were analysed by carefully
identifying and expanding significant themes that emerged from the informants’
knowledge and preferred measures of interventions to prevent teenage pregnancy.
The results of the study revealed that learners’ knowledge of preventative measures was
limited and an additional challenge was the lack of parental involvement in their
children’s sexuality. The participants agreed that sexuality education does provide
learners with information that could equip them with knowledge of a healthy sexual
behaviour. They maintained that this information could be used when they decided to
engage in intimate sexual relationships. However, the knowledge which will ultimately
decide their future was quite limited and it was concerning. They seemed to know the
contraceptives that were available but the task of accessing them still posed a problem.
On the basis of the study results, some valuable recommendations were made which
include that the alternatives of accessing contraceptives and the parental involvement in
their children’s sexuality may curb teenage pregnancy.
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The emotional involvement of teenage fathers in their children’s primary care at the University of ZululandMgobhozi, Yolisa January 2017 (has links)
A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Arts in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Masters Of Psychology (Counselling Psychology) in the Department of Psychology at the University Of Zululand, 2017 / The current study aimed to explore the emotional involvement of teenage fathers in their children’s primary care at the University of Zululand, Dlangezwa Campus. Twenty teenage fathers were recruited and interviewed individually using open-ended questions. Data was analysed using Creswell’s analytical approach. The seven themes that developed when data was analysed were 1) involvement of the father, 2) the pregnancy of the partner, 3) family relations, customs and traditions, 4) relationship with partner, 5) teenage fatherhood and academics, 6) impact of fatherhood on teenage father’s life, and, lastly 7) prevention of teenage pregnancy. Results indicate that teenage fathers are involved in their children’s lives despite the many challenges that impede them. Conclusion: teenage fathers are involved in their children’s primary care
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An exploratory analysis of Internet gambling among university students /McBride, Jessica I. January 2007 (has links)
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Continuity and change : a cultural analysis of teenage pregnancy in a Cree communityJames, Catherine A. January 1992 (has links)
No description available.
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Adolescent problem gambling : evaluating the role of outcome expectanciesGillespie, Meredith A. M. January 2005 (has links)
No description available.
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The combined effect of nutritional factors on infant birth weight in teenage pregnancies /Muscati, Siham K. (Siham Khalili) January 1987 (has links)
No description available.
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Youth gambling behaviours : an examination of the role of resilienceLussier, Isabelle D January 2004 (has links)
No description available.
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The Effects of an Outward Bound Experience on the Self-Concept and Attitude toward School of Adolescent MalesCukier, Ed January 1982 (has links)
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