Single parenting in South African context : causes and effects on child welfare and development
This study examined how single parenting in South Africa impact child welfare and development. Extant studies revealed that most African children are raised by single parents in diverse South African communities. African young adults both male and female were sampled to establish findings for...
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| Language: | English |
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2022
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/20504/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/20504/1/56103-184825-1-SM.pdf |
| Summary: | This study examined how single parenting in South Africa impact child welfare and development.
Extant studies revealed that most African children are raised by single parents in diverse South
African communities. African young adults both male and female were sampled to establish
findings for this study. 150 single parents responded to the study’s survey questionnaire, while 15
single parents were engaged in semi-structured interviews. The instruments were descriptively and
thematically analysed for questionnaire and interview respectively. Most of the single parents
sampled struggle to provide for their children. It is also evident that for parenting, the physical and
spiritual development of children are influenced by single parenthood. It is clear from the survey
data that the socioeconomic status of single parents impact child education, feeding, housing and
protection. It is suggested that adequate attention be paid to marriage among young youth by
looking at the current cultural marriage rites which are crucial in building a sustainable and healthy
family. Marriage allows partners to put available resources together to take care of children and
this enhances the welfare and social development of the children.research significance in brief,
research process, overall findings and conclusion or implications of the study. |
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