Child and youth care workers (CYCWs) provide intervention and support to children and
youth in child and youth care centres (CYCCs) The purpose of this study was to
investigate CYCWs’ knowledge and perceptions of attachment difficulties of children
residing in CYCCs and to provide suggestions for social work support. The study adopted
the Attachment Theory and Circle of Courage Theory.
Drawing on qualitative methodology, 16 participants employed in CYCCs in the
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan region, South Africa were purposively selected for in-depth,
qualitative interviews. The eight-step data analysis method by Tesch (in Creswell,
2014:198) was used. To ensure trustworthiness of the findings, the researcher mainly
used Guba’s model cited in Krefting (1990:214–222).The researcher adhered to
prescribed ethical considerations.
The study recommended that child and youth care as a profession should be recognised
and supported to ensure quality services to children with attachment difficulties living in
CYCCs. / Social Work
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/27422 |
| Date | 01 1900 |
| Creators | Mhizha, Ropafadzai |
| Contributors | Botha, Petro |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (247 pages), application/pdf |
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