Pathways of resilience for children facing socio-economic adversities: Experiences from Future Families’ OVC programmes in South Africa

Mhongera, Pamhidzayi Berejena; Lombard, Antoinette

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104657

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“…It involves adaptation, recovery and positive growth in the face of adversity. Some may argue that the quality of family life declines due to divorce (Jusliati et al, 2018;Mhongera & Lombard, 2020;Shevell & Denov, 2021).…”

Section: Family Resiliencementioning

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The Urgency of Human Rights in Development Sustainable Family Resilience

Estheria,

Luthfi,

Daryanto

2024

AJESH

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Human rights have an important position in supporting the vulnerability of a family. This research examines human rights in sustainable family resilience. Vulnerable families generally result in divorce, domestic violence, and children living on the streets or abandoned. This research explores human rights and family resilience in Indonesia. However, in this context, human rights often become vulnerable. Problems such as gender discrimination, abuse of children's rights, and domestic violence can damage family resilience and destroy the basic rights of family members. Therefore, a strong understanding and protection of human rights is the key to building and maintaining family resilience. The method used in this research is literature review research. Research obtains literature sources from journals, books or articles. The research results show no urgency in dealing with family resilience problems. Meanwhile, Indonesia itself is a country that upholds human rights. A strong understanding and protection of human rights is key to building and maintaining family resilien.

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Section: Family Resiliencementioning

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The Urgency of Human Rights in Development Sustainable Family Resilience

Estheria,

Luthfi,

Daryanto

2024

AJESH

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“…Experience of family adversities, such as parental abuse, divorce, neglect, parental mental illness, and domestic violence, is a public health issue in South Africa (Berejena Mhongera & Lombard, 2020). For example, in a South African sample of University students in the Western Cape, students who reported experiences of past neglect and emotional abuse reported higher rates of depression (Mall et al, 2018).…”

Section: Family-related Risk Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The association between family adversity and youth mental health outcomes

Somefun

Theron

Ungar

2023

Journal of Adolescence

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BackgroundThe association between family adversity and young people's mental health outcomes in communities that experience economic instability has not been well explored in the South African context. Furthermore, the overtime interaction between resilience factors, family adversity, and young people's psychological functioning in African settings, like South Africa, is under‐investigated.PurposeThis study investigates the relationship between family adversity and conduct problems and depression at two‐time points in a sample of youths in two South African communities stressed by their dependency on economically volatile oil and gas industries.MethodThis article draws on longitudinal data generated by the Resilient Youth in Stressed Environments (RYSE) study in South Africa, which included 914 and 528 (wave 1 and 3) adolescents and emerging adults (14–27‐year‐olds; M age = 18.36 years) living in Secunda/eMbalenhle and Sasolburg/Zamdela. Participants were sampled at baseline (wave 1) and 18–24 months later (wave 3). They self‐reported experience of community violence, family adversity, resilience‐enabling resources, conduct difficulties, and depression symptoms. Regression analyses were used to examine the unadjusted and adjusted association of family adversity on conduct problem and depression.ResultsAbout 60% of participants reported high family adversity. Regressions, however, revealed no association between family adversity and conduct problems and depression cross‐sectionally and over time. Individual resilience, biological sex, and experience of victimization in the community, however, were associated with conduct difficulty while all three resilience factors were associated with decreased depression among participants.ConclusionOur study sheds light on the risk and protective factors for mental health outcomes of adolescents and youths who reside in volatile, turbulent communities and experience ongoing familial challenges. To effectively support the mental well‐being of young individuals in such contexts, interventions must consider the potential ambivalence of the resilience factors they aim to strengthen.

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“…To address the emotional distress experienced by many OVC, Mhongera and Lombard (2020) suggested interventions that enhance personal agency. Consequently, NGOs often focus on strengthening the personal agency of OVC.…”

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“…Ngwenya (2015) observed similar NGO interventions in Mutare, Zimbabwe, where OVC were brought together to share their life experiences. Emotional distress is commonly experienced by OVC facing socio-economic difficulties, as noted by Mhongera and Lombard (2020) and Adejuwon and Oki (2011). Furthermore, Kafwa (2005) and Mashayahanya (2017) highlighted the psychological stress faced by OVC due to the loss of loved ones, the challenges arising from poverty and instances of abuse.…”

Section: Psycho-social Supportmentioning

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NGOs’ responses to the challenges faced by orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Chegutu, Zimbabwe

Kabonga

2023

Int Social Sci J

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The present study investigates the role of non‐governmental organisations (NGOs) in addressing the multifaceted challenges encountered by orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in the rural Chegutu District of Zimbabwe. Employing a qualitative paradigm, a case study design was utilized to collect data through in‐depth interviews. Thematic analysis was used to present the study's findings. NGO selection and participant sampling were purposive in nature. The challenges faced by OVC in Chegutu District encompass various dimensions, prominently, including increased school dropout rates due to poverty. Those who continue attending school encounter shortages of essential items such as uniforms and stationery. Additionally, inadequate clothing poses a challenge for OVC. Broader climate change–related calamities have further aggravated food scarcity in households housing OVC. NGOs have responded to these challenges by providing OVC with school fees, stationery, accommodation and uniforms to address educational needs and enhance prospects. Climate change impacts have necessitated the drilling of boreholes to facilitate nutritional gardens, thereby mitigating food insecurity and income constraints. NGOs have also empowered OVC households through community saving initiatives like internal savings and lending schemes, fostering income generation, and addressing education‐, food‐ and clothing‐related challenges. Furthermore, psycho‐social support groups have been established by NGOs to address the psychological and social issues faced by OVC. Drawing on the basic needs approach, the study reveals that NGOs significantly contribute to fulfilling the basic needs of OVC. However, some gaps in their approaches were identified, highlighting the potential for further improvement and refinement.

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Pathways of resilience for children facing socio-economic adversities: Experiences from Future Families’ OVC programmes in South Africa

Cited by 11 publications

References 18 publications

The Urgency of Human Rights in Development Sustainable Family Resilience

The Urgency of Human Rights in Development Sustainable Family Resilience

The association between family adversity and youth mental health outcomes

NGOs’ responses to the challenges faced by orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Chegutu, Zimbabwe

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