The aim of the research was to investigate the needs of adolescents and to determine their
attitude, knowledge and skills regarding HIV/AIDS and life skills. The next step was to develop
an empowering program to teach them life skills and to educate them with regard to the
HIV/AIDS epidemic.
To meet this aim, the following objectives were formulated:
-To identify the needs of adolescents and extend their knowledge, skills and attitude regarding
HIV/AIDS and life skills through empirical research and literature study.
-To design a life skills program through a literature study and empirical research in order to
improve the social functioning of the adolescents.
The objectives were achieved by studying the relevant literature and through empirical research.
The available literature on the subject was consulted to determine whether any research has been
conducted in this field, and whether the subject could be researched. The empirical research was
conducted to confirm the previous research findings. The literature study and empirical research
were vital for formulating a social work empowering program.
In this research, the survey method was used as a systematic fact-gathering procedure. Data was
gathered through a structured questionnaire. The data was used to describe the study sample,
since socio-economic status could possibly have an effect on the general health and development
of children.
The research data were collected from the adolescents and their families to estimate the
prevalence of their living standards, habits and lifestyle, knowledge, attitude and behaviour
regarding HIV/AIDS .
The findings of this research reflected that adolescents had an urgent need for more knowledge
and information concerning HIV/AIDS and life skills.
In order to address this problem an empowering program was developed and will be presented.
In this research the group work method will be used as an effective intervention strategy in
empowering young people.
Education is crucial; therefore it seems important to educate young people in certain life skills to
empower them to cope with the challenges and demands of life. / Thesis (M.A. (MW))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nwu/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/979 |
| Date | January 2006 |
| Creators | Van der Westhuizen, Julita Elizabeth |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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