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A qualitative study into the psychosocial well-being of Durban's homeless youth.

dc.contributor.advisorMeyer-Weitz, Anna.
dc.contributor.authorHills, Frances.
dc.date.accessioned2016-02-12T12:52:49Z
dc.date.available2016-02-12T12:52:49Z
dc.date.created2015
dc.date.issued2015
dc.descriptionM.A. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 2015.en
dc.description.abstractThis study explored the experiences of a sample of six male and four female homeless youth living on the streets of Durban, South Africa. It focused on their concepts of 'home' and their ideas around homelessness, as well as on the psychosocial and contextual factors that support their resilience and coping. In this qualitative study, participants were interviewed utilising a semi-structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Two main themes emerged around the idea of 'home', namely family and belonging, and safety and protection. Homelessness was rejected as an undesirable way of life by all participants. Drug use and, particularly, violence were found to be endemic, with several allegations of violence and harassment made against the Durban Metro Police. Intrapersonal (physical and emotional strength, and religiosity/spirituality), Interpersonal (help from peers) and Community Resource factors (help from the public, sport and help from organisations for street children) emerged as factors contributing towards resilience in the sample.en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10413/12793
dc.language.isoen_ZAen
dc.subjectHomeless youth -- South Africa -- Durban -- Attitudes.en
dc.subjectStreet youth -- South Africa -- Durban.en
dc.subjectHomeless persons -- Drug use -- South Africa -- Durban.en
dc.subjectResilience (Personality trait)en
dc.subjectTheses -- Health promotion.en
dc.titleA qualitative study into the psychosocial well-being of Durban's homeless youth.en
dc.typeThesisen

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