Factors contributing to non-reporting of rape by school going adolescents in Matsulu Township of South Africa

• Main Author: Mudzana, Pricilla Shupikayi
• Other Authors: Mfidi, F. H.
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: Adolescence; Adolescents; Contributing; Factor; Rape; Non-reporting; Reporting; School-going adolescents; Township; 364.1532096873; Rape victims > South Africa > Ehlanzeni Region > Attitudes; Rape victims > South Africa > Ehlanzeni Region > Psychology; Rape > South Africa > Ehlanzeni Region > Attitudes; Rape > South Africa > Ehlanzeni Region > Psychological aspects; Teenagers > Sexual behavior > South Africa > Ehlanzeni Region; Sexually abused teenagers > South Africa > Ehlanzeni Region > Psychology; Rape > Reporting > South Africa > Ehlanzeni Region
• Online Access: Mudzana, Pricilla Shupikayi (2016) Factors contributing to non-reporting of rape by school going adolescents in Matsulu Township of South Africa, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20282>; http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20282

Text in English === The purpose of this study was to explore factors contributing to poor reporting of rape by school going adolescents. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted among the 16-19 year old school going adolescents in grade 10-12 living in Matsulu Township of South Africa. Data collection was done using audio-taped semi-structured focus group discussions and individual interviews. Non-probability sampling was utilised for the study and purposive sampling was used to identify participants. Content analysis as proposed by Polit and Beck (2012:557) was utilised for this study. The study’s findings indicated that non-reporting of rape by adolescents is linked to structural, psychological, socio-cultural and economic causes. The study recommends that a comprehensive integrated approach should be used. === Health Studies === M. A. (Nursing Science) ===