Abstract
This article explores the lived experiences of early adolescents orphaned by HIV/AIDS and seeks to identify the different factors that contribute to resilience at the individual, family or home and larger community levels. Ten early adolescents aged from 12 to 14 years living in Soweto, South Africa, participated in the study. Data were collected using photovoice, structured interviews and autobiographical essays and were analysed using thematic networks analysis. The analysis revealed individual assets, family variables, peer and teacher support alongside other community resources as being protective factors that cultivate resilience. Based on the findings, recommendations are made on how to increase protective factors for adolescents affected by HIV/AIDS.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 183-194 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Apr 2018 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- AIDS
- Adolescents
- South Africa
- protective factors
- resilience
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health (social science)
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Sociology and Political Science
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