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Psychosocial deficits underpinning child headed households (CHHs) in Mabvuku and Tafara suburbs of Harare, Zimbabwe

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  • Makuyana, A.
  • Mbulayi, S.P.
  • Kangethe, S.M.

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Debates around the psycho-social deficits experienced by children in child headed households are necessary for the transformation of child welfare policies, philosophies and practices in Zimbabwe and beyond. This qualitative study used a case study design to explore the manifestations of the core psycho-social deficits associated with children domiciled in child headed households. The study was conceptualised around the following research question: What are the manifestations of psychosocial deficits among children living in child headed households of Mabvuku and Tafara suburbs of Harare, Zimbabwe? A total sample of fourteen participants including twelve children and two key informants were interviewed using pre-designed interview schedules. Findings revealed that psychosocial deficits among children from child headed households manifested through poor personal grooming, indecision and avoidance of challenging situations by the children; sexual violence and unplanned teenage pregnancy; familial and societal neglect, discrimination and isolation and vicarious bereavement. The study recommended moral regeneration, refinement and realignment of child welfare policies and practices; and an extension of grief counselling services to children in child headed households.

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  • Makuyana, A. & Mbulayi, S.P. & Kangethe, S.M., 2020. "Psychosocial deficits underpinning child headed households (CHHs) in Mabvuku and Tafara suburbs of Harare, Zimbabwe," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 115(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:115:y:2020:i:c:s0190740919314203
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105093
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    1. Jeanette Manjengwa & Collen Matema & Doreen Tirivanhu & Rumbidzai Tizora, 2016. "Deprivation among children living and working on the streets of Harare," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 33(1), pages 53-66, January.
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    1. Mbulayi, S.P. & Makuyana, A. & Kang'ethe, S.M., 2020. "Street vending motherhood: Implications on childcare in Harare, Zimbabwe," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 119(C).

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