TEENAGERS’ SEXUAL ACTIVITIES ON SCHOOL GROUNDS: A NEED FOR SOCIAL WORK SUPPORT

Authors

  • Tshilidzi Stanley Makhitha UNISA
  • Petro Botha UNISA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/53-4-595

Abstract

This article describes the experiences of teenagers who engaged in sexual activities on school grounds and their need for social work support. The findings were derived from qualitative research done as part of one of a Master’s study and was based on ten semi-structured interviews with high school learners in Gauteng province. Findings indicate that sexual activities are either planned or happen spontaneously in various school areas and during different periods. A variety of factors influence teenagers’ decision to have sex at school. The participants, who were aware of the consequences of their behaviour identified a need for social work intervention at schools

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Author Biographies

Tshilidzi Stanley Makhitha, UNISA

Postgraduate student

Petro Botha, UNISA

Department of Social Work

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Published

2017-11-01

How to Cite

Makhitha, T. S., & Botha, P. (2017). TEENAGERS’ SEXUAL ACTIVITIES ON SCHOOL GROUNDS: A NEED FOR SOCIAL WORK SUPPORT. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 53(4), 496. https://doi.org/10.15270/53-4-595

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 4 (2017)

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Articles

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