Thesis(M.A. (Clinical Psychology)) -- University of Limpopo, 2018 / The study explored recidivism as a lived experience among the youth incarcerated at
Polokwane Secure Care Centre in Polokwane, Limpopo Province. The study focused
on describing the subjective meanings that recidivist youth attach to their behaviour
and established what the youth consider to be the causes of their recidivist behaviour.
Furthermore, the study explored what the youth perceive as possible interventions to
reduce recidivism. A total of six participants (all males; aged between 16 and 18) were
selected using the purposive sampling method. Data were collected using semi structured interviews. Thematic analysis method was used to analyse the data.
The six major themes that emerged during data analysis were; a) labelling; b) peer
pressure; c) substance abuse; d) socialisation; e) conduct disorder; and f) self discipline and constructive activities. The findings of the study suggest that various
factors contribute to recidivism including the use of substances; parenting styles as
well as peer pressure. Furthermore, the findings showed that behavioural problems
including criminal behaviour in the youth, may be due to being labelled as a criminal
or Conduct Disorder. The findings further suggest the influence the environment has
on the youth, and how being socialised in an environment that emphasises a fancy
lifestyle may contribute to the youth engaging in criminal activities to meet the
standards of that particular environment. The findings further suggest that self discipline and of constructive activities may help to reduce recidivism among the youth.
The study is concluded by, among others, recommending that psychological services
be widely available to communities which will allow the youth to have easy access to
such services. This may assist them in dealing with issues such as their experiences
within the households (such as abuse) and how to better manage/ control their
emotions as opposed to responding aggressively.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ul/oai:ulspace.ul.ac.za:10386/3414 |
| Date | January 2018 |
| Creators | Tjikana, Katlego Lerato |
| Contributors | Sodi, T., Roelofse, C. J. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | viii, 105 leaves |
| Relation |
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