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The psychosocial effects of AIDS and the development of identity amongst AIDS orphans

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)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/3098
Date07 1900
CreatorsTshenkeng, Boitumelo Florence
ContributorsMatoane, Matshepo
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation
Format1 online resource (iii, 132 leaves)

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