FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO DIVORCE AMONG YOUNG COUPLES IN LEBOWAKGOMO

Authors

  • Nkuke Evans Mohlatlole University if Limpopo
  • Sello Sithole University of Limpopo
  • Modjadji Linda Shirindi University of South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/54-2-637

Abstract

The overall aim of this study was to explore factors that contribute towards divorce among young couples in Lebowakgomo. In conducting the study the researchers used the qualitative method and a case study design. Snowball sampling was used in this study. Eleven participants were thus identified and recruited. The sample size was based on the principle of saturation. The researchers used semi-structured interviews to collect data. Interpretative phenomenological data analysis was employed. The study found that sudden character change, lack of and poor communication, financial problems, abuse and infidelity were associated with divorce among young couples.

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Author Biographies

Nkuke Evans Mohlatlole, University if Limpopo

Postgraduate Student

Sello Sithole, University of Limpopo

School of Social Science

Modjadji Linda Shirindi, University of South Africa

Department of Social Work

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Published

2018-06-12

How to Cite

Mohlatlole, N. E., Sithole, S., & Shirindi, M. L. (2018). FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO DIVORCE AMONG YOUNG COUPLES IN LEBOWAKGOMO. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 54(2), 256–274. https://doi.org/10.15270/54-2-637

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 2 (2018)

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