Lived Experiences of Informal Settlers in Peri-Urban Districts in Zimbabwe
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15345925 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Excellent Chireshe (0000-0001-6875-2186, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe), Takupiwa Nyanga (0000-0001-5243-6680, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe), John Mapfumo (Africa University), John S Mapfumo (Africa University, Zimbabwe), Regis Chireshe (0000-0002-6709-8669, University of South Africa, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 297-299 |
| Publication date | 2011-01-01 |
| 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 | 10.1080/14330237.2011.10820459 |
| OpenAlex | W815123135 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 2 |
The study explored the lived experiences of informal settlers in two peri-urban cities of Zimbabwe (n=53, males=19, females=34; Age range 18 to 76 years). The settlers self-reported on aspects of wellbeing, including perceived neighborliness of habitats. Data were thematically analyzed. The informal settlers felt insecure, psychologically stressed and socially marginalized. Some reported being optimistic about the future and their life chances in general
Geography · Lived experience · Peri · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Gender Studies · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Psychology · Urban and Rural Development Challenges · Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |