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)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/3098 |
| Date | 07 1900 |
| Creators | Tshenkeng, Boitumelo Florence |
| Contributors | Matoane, Matshepo |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (iii, 132 leaves) |
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