Group work with adolescent girls staying in a shelter
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Authors
Netshishivhe, Tshifhiwa Marylene
Issue Date
2009-08-25T10:47:46Z
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Qualitative research , Hermeneutics , Narrative , Group process , General Systems Theory , Field theory , Shelter , Adolescent , Abuse , Group therapy , Group work , Group
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to do group work with 10 girls staying in a shelter in order to contribute to their adjustment.
Lewin's field theory and the General Systems Theory were utilized to ground the group work. The epistemological framework of the study was exploratory and involved an in depth analysis of the group experiences of the participants. Unstructured interviews were also conducted with the participants. Hermeneutics as a method of analysis was applied to analyse data.
The following themes captured the experiences of the girls: trust versus mistrust, connection and disconnection, alienation and isolation, emotionally overwhelmed versus security, being labeled/stigmatized, security versus insecurity, and hope versus hopelessness.
This study provides a better understanding of the life worlds of girls staying in a shelter. It could also contribute to a greater awareness of the experiences of abused girls who stay in a shelter.
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Citation
Netshishivhe, Tshifhiwa Marylene (2009) Group work with adolescent girls staying in a shelter, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/907>