This paper describes a study of resilience and protective factors in learners who are raised
in grandparent-headed families. Using targeted sampling to capture the diversity and range …

This study reports on the experiences of Black adults who were raised in kinship care during
adolescence and its influences on their psychosocial well-being in adulthood. An …

In Nigeria, the foster care system in which grandparents function as caregivers operates
under fluid conditions, with little or no formal support for the grandparents (Ijadunola, MY …

It has been a historical norm in African societies for children to live in the homes of
caregivers. Among these caregivers are the grandparents, who are from time immemorial …

Given that families are children's first and most crucial environments from birth, it makes
sense that the structure and dynamics of families have a considerable impact on children's …

Adolescence pregnancy of students in second cycle schools in Ghana is on the ascendency.
The study explored the experiences and psychological challenges of Senior High School …

This exploratory study investigated the influence of grandparent-headed families on the
academic performance of secondary school learners. Using semi-structured open-ended …

There is currently a growing emphasis on the influence of early childhood experiences on
overall wellbeing across the lifespan. Early childhood experiences have been at the core of …

In South Africa, children not residing with either of their parents primarily live in households
headed by their grandparents, followed by other relatives or siblings (Statistics South Africa …

The family is a child‟ s primary context for socialisation and may greatly affects a child‟ s
well-being negatively or positively. The family context might affect the child‟ s entire life and …