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An exploration of at-risk youth's resilience within the context of a correctional centre in Eswatini. (#711)

Sifiso B Shabangu 1 , Vicki Koen 1
  1. North-West University, Potchefstroom, NORTHWEST PROVINCE, South Africa

Background

Literature highlights that youth in correctional centres face multiple risk factors which can be buffered by

resilience. 

Aims

This study aimed to explore and describe the experiences of at-risk youth in a juvenile correctional

centre in Eswatini regarding their resilience. 

Method

The participants were purposively sampled and engaged in individual (n = 41) and group (n = 25) data collection. 

Results

Following thematic analysis, the findings revealed four main themes: Understanding of resilience, protective factors to resilience, risk factors to resilience and

youth’s recommendations for resilience.  

Conclusion

This study provides insight into resilience of youth from youth’s perspective that may be useful in rehabilitation or programme development.

 

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