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Children's perspectives on child well-being : a pathway to sustainable futures
Mini Dissertation (MSW (Social Development and Policy))--University of Pretoria, 2022.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/89433 Children's perspectives on child well-being : a pathway to sustainable futures Lombard, Antoinette zandile_mtsweni@yahoo.com Claassens, Elmien Mtsweni, Zandile Child well-being Child participation Sustainable development Sustainable futures Child UCTD Mini Dissertation (MSW (Social Development and Policy))--University of Pretoria, 2022. In 1989, the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child which set out to have children’s voices heard and included in decision-making processes affecting them (United Nations, 1989). The goal of the study was to explore children’s perspectives on their well-being as a pathway to a sustainable future within the South African context. The study adopted the ecosystems theory (Bronfenbrenner, 1979) as a theoretical framework. The study utilised a qualitative research approach, which had an exploratory and descriptive purpose. The research design was an instrumental case study. The study sample was purposively selected and snowball sampling used to recruit participants who composed of ten children between the ages of 8 and 12 residing in Bronkhorstspruit, Region 7 of the City of Tshwane. Data collection was done through one-on-one semi-structured interviews using an interview schedule and visual communication cards. Data was analysed using Braun and Clark’s (2006) six step thematic data analysis model. Trustworthiness of data was enhanced by applying the criteria of credibility, transferability, dependably and confirmability. The study adhered to ethical considerations and ethically cleared by the University of Pretoria. The findings of the study revealed that participants have a clear understanding of what well-being means to them in relation to their own opinions and experiences. Participants regard positive relationships, access to quality education, adequate housing, access to material resources, income in the household, safe communities, and a clean environment as important contributors to their well-being. However, participants feel that their own perspectives are often overlooked by adults and therefore need their voices to be heard in matters that are important to them. The study concluded that children’s ’s perspectives need to be heard and that they should be allowed to participate in matters affecting them. Furthermore, collaboration between different stakeholders including social workers is essential in enhancing child well-being to contribute to sustainable futures. The study recommends that children’s rights to participate must be protected and promoted across all levels of their development. Additionally, a collaborative, integrative and multidisciplinary approach by professionals should be used in addressing child well-being to promote their sustainable outcomes. By using developmental social work, social workers can plan and implement responsive programmes for children. In conclusion, child well-being measures should include both subjective and objectives measures to gain a holistic account of children’s lives. Social Work and Criminology MSW (Social Development and Policy) Unrestricted 2023-02-13T09:20:41Z 2023-02-13T09:20:41Z 2023-04-24 2022 Mini Dissertation * A2023 https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/89433 DOI: https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.22082876.v1 10.25403/UPresearchdata.22082876 en © 2022 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Child well-being Child participation Sustainable development Sustainable futures Child UCTD Children's perspectives on child well-being : a pathway to sustainable futures |
| title | Children's perspectives on child well-being : a pathway to sustainable futures |
| title_full | Children's perspectives on child well-being : a pathway to sustainable futures |
| title_fullStr | Children's perspectives on child well-being : a pathway to sustainable futures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Children's perspectives on child well-being : a pathway to sustainable futures |
| title_short | Children's perspectives on child well-being : a pathway to sustainable futures |
| title_sort | children s perspectives on child well being a pathway to sustainable futures |
| topic | Child well-being Child participation Sustainable development Sustainable futures Child UCTD |
| url | https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/89433 |