Tienermoeders se perspektiewe oor ondersteuning : die stemme van ses tienermoeders uit 'n benadeelde gemeenskap

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study was undertaken to investigate the perspectives of a group of teenagemothers from a disadvantaged community, on their need for support andsuggestions for a community support programme. This study forms part of acommunity support project in which the Department of Educational Psychologyof the University of Stellenbosch is currently involved. The findings of this studywill be applied to plan effective interventions for teenage mothers.I made use of a qualitative research design and approached the study from aninterpretive paradigm to gain insight in and an understanding of the participants'perspectives. The focus group interview was my primary method of research.The data generated by six focus group interviews were verified throughindividual interview data. I also used a biographical questionnaire to obtainbackground information from each participant. Furthermore, I madecomprehensive notes on my personal reflections and observations about theresearch process, and this became part of the research data.Through the process of data analysis, seven themes were identified. Thesethemes are: material support; financial support; contact between the father andhis child(ren); knowledge, advice and information; emotional support; practicalsupport and access to employment. The participants also made suggestions for asupport programme. The findings of the study indicate that programmes aimedat job creation, the accessibility of the government grant and support groups inthe community could lead to enhanced support for teenage mothers.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University