Psychosocial challenges associated with teenage pregnancy amongst high school learners at eMondlo Township, KwaZulu­ Natal, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-283
Author(s):  
Andile S. Masuku ◽  
Maureen N. Sibiya ◽  
Reggiswindis T. Hlengwa
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Psychosocial Challenges

scholarly journals INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF TEENAGE MOTHERS RESILIENCY IN OVERCOMING ADVERSITIES IN PREGNANCY AND EARLY MOTHERHOOD IN SOUTH AFRICA

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-117
Author(s):  
Robert Kananga Mukuna ◽  
Peter J. O. Aloka
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Teenage Mothers ◽  
Teenage Motherhood ◽  
Early Motherhood ◽  
Rural High School ◽  
In Pregnancy

The phenomenon of teenage motherhood is a major concern worldwide. The teenage mothers endure many challenges that could affect their academic goals and successes if there is insufficient support. However, some teenage mothers manage to develop certain forms of flexibility to manage these adversities. This study explored the teenage mothers' resiliency in overcoming adversities in pregnancy and early motherhood at a rural high school in South Africa. Within the Interpretative Phenomenological qualitative paradigm, an exploratory case study research design was adopted. 10 participants (N=10) were selected from a rural high school district using a purposive sampling technique. The study employed semi-structured interviews to collect data. The findings demonstrated that teenage mothers were resilient to continuing and completing their schooling by adopting self-motivation and school and family support. This study suggested that the South African Department of Education should develop a training programme for teenage mothers on psychosocial adjustment mechanisms to help them cope with their situations. Keywords: interpretative phenomenological analysis, rural high school, teenage motherhood, teenage mother resiliency, teenage pregnancy

scholarly journals Gender factors associated with sexual abstinent behaviour of rural South African high school going youth in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 450-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Dlamini ◽  
M. Taylor ◽  
N. Mkhize ◽  
R. Huver ◽  
R. Sathiparsad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
South African ◽  
Rural South ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

scholarly journals School dropout among female learners in rural Mpumalanga, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Prince Mokoena ◽  
Adrian D. van Breda
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
High School Dropout ◽  
School Dropout ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Secondary Schooling ◽  
Out Of School

South Africa, like many countries, has high numbers of learners who do not complete secondary schooling. This reduces these young people’s chances of finding work or of earning a better salary. It is thus important to understand the factors that contribute to high school dropout. In the study reported on here we investigated the factors that caused a number of female learners to drop out and return to high school in a rural community in Mpumalanga. The learners provided 3 reasons for dropping out of school: pregnancy, illness and immigration. The analysis of these factors suggests 3 underlying themes that influence the ability of children to remain in school, viz. health, policies and structures, and poverty. The implications of these and recommendations to address them are discussed. The authors argue that greater interdepartmental efforts are required to support vulnerable girls to remain in school.

I’m Just a Black Woman in America

2018 ◽  
pp. 473-507
Author(s):  
E. Patrick Johnson
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Black Woman ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
Dropping Out

In this chapter, Lori Wilson discusses her upbringing in Houston, Texas. She narrates her struggles with teenage pregnancy, an early marriage, dropping out of high school, addiction, imprisonment, and probation. In her narrative, she stresses the importance of healing and finding ways to cultivate relationships with her child and grandchildren.

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