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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:2263/89703 Children’s perspectives on child well-being : a pathway to sustainable futures Lombard, A. (Antoinette) tinyikogwambe11@gmail.com Gwambe, Tinyiko Cathrine UCTD Child well-being Child participation Sustainable futures Subjective well-being Sustainable development Mini Dissertation (MSW (Social Development and Policy))--University of Pretoria, 2022. Research indicates that adults' views on children's well-being have been used to describe child well-being (Casa & Frönes, 2019:3). Bammer, Michaux, and Sanson (2010:15) emphasise the significance of the subjective well-being of children. There is a research gap in determining the well-being of children based on their experiences and perspectives, which is important in enhancing childcare and service delivery. Hence, the goal of the study was to explore children’s perspectives on their well-being as a pathway to sustainable futures within the South African context. The theoretical framework of the study was ecosystems theory (Bronfenbrenner, 1979;1995). The qualitative research study was applied, and a case study design was used to explore children's perspectives on their well-being. The study used a non-probability snowball sample to identify child participants between the ages of 8 and 12 years who resided in Sunnyside, Region 3 of the City of Tshwane municipality. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews guided by an interview schedule and complemented by visual communication cards. Data collected was analysed by following the thematic analysis process. The findings revealed that the participants had a fundamental grasp of how children's well-being influences their physical, social, emotional, and academic elements. Three key social elements support children's well-being. These are their interactions with the community, their relationships with peers, and their relationships with their immediate family. As a result, children desire to take an active role in society by participating in decisions and activities to address problems that affect them. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that children are aware of their feelings and in touch with who they are. It is recommended that children’s agency is acknowledged in understanding and expressing their well-being. Hence, stakeholders should involve children in creating programmes that improve child well-being from their perspectives. Furthermore, stakeholders must promote sustainable development to address concerns in all dimensions of children’s well-being. Programmes could concentrate on expanding recreational facilities, raising environmental awareness through clean-up efforts, and maintaining a watch out for children's safety while they move around and play in the neighbourhood. StudyTrust University of Pretoria Social Work and Criminology MSW (Social Development and Policy) Unrestricted 2023-02-21T06:45:13Z 2023-02-21T06:45:13Z 2023-04-24 2022 Mini Dissertation * A2023 https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/89703 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.22126286 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 University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Child well-being Child participation Sustainable futures Subjective well-being Sustainable development 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 | UCTD Child well-being Child participation Sustainable futures Subjective well-being Sustainable development |
| url | https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/89703 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.22126286 |