Resourcing single parents in a South African community rural setting

An exploratory study

Bibliographic Data

ID15345952
AuthorsMotalenyane Alfred Modise (0000-0003-2950-9129, Central University of Technology, corresponding author), Alfred Motalenyane Modise (Central University of Technology)
Year2015
Volume25
Issue2
Pages110-113
Publication date2015-03-04
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Psychology in Africa (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1433-0237 • E-ISSN: 1815-5626
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14330237.2015.1021510
OpenAlexW1484338334
LanguageEN
References cited7

This study investigated the resource needs of single parents as child carers. Participants were a purposive sample of 40 single parents (female = 70%, Black = 95%, rural 80%; age range 30 to 55 years old). Data on resource needs of single parents were collected using semi-structured individual interviews. The data were thematically analyzed. The findings indicated that single parents need relationship and socio-emotional, material and time use supports to be successful in their carer roles. Resourcing single parents in their child care roles requires a holistic approach addressing both material and socio-relational support needs

Developmental psychology · Emotional support · Exploratory research · Resource (disambiguation · Sample (material · Single parent · Social science · Social support · Sociology · Family and Disability Support Research · Family Support in Illness · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Psychology · Social Psychology