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Lived experiences of young adults who grew up without their biological fathers.

dc.contributor.advisorBomoyi, Zininzi Anele.
dc.contributor.authorMulambo, Eunice Boniswa.
dc.date.accessioned2024-02-19T08:08:42Z
dc.date.available2024-02-19T08:08:42Z
dc.date.created2022
dc.date.issued2022
dc.descriptionMasters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.
dc.description.abstractThis study explored the lived experiences of young adults who grew up with absent fathers. Previous studies had shown that the absence of fathers had an impact on the lived experiences of most children. This study therefore aimed to explore beyond childhood experiences. The theoretical framework for the study was the Attachment theory. Semi-structured open-ended interviews were conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 regulations on gatherings with six young adults from the Ekurhuleni Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa to explore their lived experiences of growing up without their biological fathers. The interviews were recorded and then analysed using thematic analysis. The findings from the study showed that the absence of the father had both negative and positive impacts on young adults. Also, there were various reasons why their fathers were not present in their lives. The research findings have revealed that the absence of fathers in their children’s lives affects their behavioural and emotional well-being, as well as social aspects not only in childhood, however even in early adulthood. The research concludes that the lived experiences of the young adults were directly and indirectly shaped by their father’s absence.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.29086/10413/22828
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10413/22828
dc.language.isoen
dc.subject.otherDecolonised African feminist.
dc.subject.otherYoung adults--Experiences.
dc.subject.otherFather absence--Impact on young people.
dc.subject.otherFather absence--Identity.
dc.subject.otherFather absence--Academic performance.
dc.titleLived experiences of young adults who grew up without their biological fathers.
dc.typeThesis
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