This study takes the form of exploratory and descriptive research in which children
in middle childhoods’ experience of their obesity was explored and described. A
case study research design was used in a qualitative approach and data was
gathered through semi-structured interviews. The data analysis spiral of Cresswell
was implemented in order to facilitate the research process. Empirical findings
present the experiences obese children in middle childhood undergo with regard to
different areas of their development. The researcher drew upon literature relating to
obesity and middle childhood development in order to analyse and verify collected
data in pursuit of describing children’s experience of their obesity. Emotional
hideaway amongst obese children, the role of the family in an obese child’s life and
the reason why obese children make the wrong food choices are some of the topics
not addressed in the limited scope of this project. The possibility of exploring these
final thoughts provides opportunity for future research. / Social Work / M.Diac. (Play Therapy)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/3454 |
| Date | 11 1900 |
| Creators | Cooke, Moynene |
| Contributors | Jacobs, I. F. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (vi, 94 leaves) |
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