The psychosocial well-being of orphans in Southern Africa: the perception of orphans and teachers
The escalation in numbers of orphans in Sub-Saharan Africa has become a human catastrophe. If governments do not deal with this phenomenon as a priority it might spiral beyond control. Very few studies have been done to investigate the psychosocial impact of orphanhood on children and communities in...
Main Authors: | M W de Witt, A C Lessing |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2010-03-01
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Series: | The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa |
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Online Access: | http://www.td-sa.net/index.php/td/article/view/262 |
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