DOAJ Open Access 2007

PERCEPTIONS OF RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE: A YOUTH PERSPECTIVE

Blanche Pretorius Susan Terblanche Lullu Tshiwula

Abstrak

Youths constitute a significant and growing sector of the population living in South Africa. Dickson-Tetteh and Ladha (2000:2) state that there are currently about 18 million people under the age of 20 years, who constitute 44% of the total population. McWhirter, McWhirter, McWhirter and McWhirter (2004:4) suggest that the well-being and stability of society depend on our ability to prepare well-adjusted and responsible young people to step forward to take up their roles as the older generation passes. In contemporary society the youth face a host of challenges that can impact either positively or negatively on their ability to negotiate the transition from childhood to adulthood. During adolescence youths complete crucial life-tasks and as such are especially vulnerable to the effects of violence as both perpetrators and victims.

Topik & Kata Kunci

Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology

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Blanche Pretorius

Susan Terblanche

Lullu Tshiwula

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Pretorius, B., Terblanche, S., Tshiwula, L. (2007). PERCEPTIONS OF RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE: A YOUTH PERSPECTIVE. https://doi.org/10.15270/43-2-280

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Tahun Terbit: 2007
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.15270/43-2-280
Akses: Open Access ✓