Factors contributing to non-reporting of rape by school going adolescents in Matsulu Township of South Africa
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Authors
Mudzana, Pricilla Shupikayi
Issue Date
2016-02
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Adolescence , Adolescents , Contributing , Factor , Rape , Non-reporting , Reporting , School-going adolescents , Township
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore factors contributing to poor reporting of rape by school going adolescents. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted among the 16-19 year old school going adolescents in grade 10-12 living in Matsulu Township of South Africa.
Data collection was done using audio-taped semi-structured focus group discussions and individual interviews. Non-probability sampling was utilised for the study and purposive sampling was used to identify participants. Content analysis as proposed by Polit and Beck (2012:557) was utilised for this study.
The study’s findings indicated that non-reporting of rape by adolescents is linked to structural, psychological, socio-cultural and economic causes. The study recommends that a comprehensive integrated approach should be used.
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Citation
Mudzana, Pricilla Shupikayi (2016) Factors contributing to non-reporting of rape by school going adolescents in Matsulu Township of South Africa, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20282>