Social Support, Self-image, and Future Outlook Among Poverty-stricken Unemployed Men in Namibia
A Phenomenological Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15345757 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ilse E Plattner (Univesity of Botswana, corresponding author), Webster Gonzo (National Housing Enterprise, Namibia) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 171-177 |
| Publication date | 2010-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychology in Africa (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1433-0237 • E-ISSN: 1815-5626 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14330237.2010.10820360 |
| OpenAlex | W746835454 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 40 |
The study aimed to explore how poverty-stricken job seekers in Namibia felt about their unemployment situation and how they perceived themselves, their social support, and their future. Ten men (aged 18 to 40 years) participated in the study. In-depth interviews were conducted and analysed through Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The findings revealed that the lack of a job and the constant shortage of food caused feelings of helplessness, nagging thoughts, and difficulties to sleep. All participants received very little social support from family and friends, which they attributed to their joblessness; they perceived their position within their social network as low and degrading. The participants' self-image was negatively inclined and dominated by their unemployment status. Their future outlook concentrated on finding a job but was overshadowed by worries and doubts
Developmental psychology · Economic growth · Economics · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Poverty · Qualitative research · Social science · Social support · Sociology · Employment and Welfare Studies · Psychology · Retirement, Disability, and Employment · Social Psychology · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2022 (9) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |