The post-institutional integration challenges faced by orphans and vulnerable children: A case study of Highfield Community in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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dc.contributor.authorGoteka, Vera
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-21T13:14:01Z
dc.date.available2026-07-21T13:14:01Z
dc.date.issued2018-09-12
dc.descriptionMasters Theses
dc.description.abstractThe aim of the study was to explore the post institutional integration challenges faced by Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Highfield Community, Harare, Zimbabwe. The outcomes of the study encompassed issues pertaining of psychological, economic and social challenges. The qualitative method was adopted for the study to provide a deep understanding of the phenomenon under study. The data collection instruments used were in-depth interviews and focus groups. The following theories were adopted to guide the study: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the Bidimensional Acculturation Model and the Empowerment Theory. The sample in this study was made up of 21 participants 16 were the discharged children from the institution while 5 participants were the focus group consisting of professionals from the Department of Child Welfare and Protection Services, Department of Social Services and Hupenyu Hutsva Children's Home. This was in line with the nature of the study which was qualitative.
dc.identifier.citationGoteka,V.The post-institutional integration challenges faced by orphans and vulnerable children: A case study of Highfield Community in Harare, Zimbabwe.Alice.University of Fort Hare.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11837/4113
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Fort Hare
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dc.subjectOrphans
dc.subjectOrphanages
dc.subjectChild Welfare
dc.subjectChildren
dc.subjectFoster Home Care
dc.subjectSocial Work with children
dc.titleThe post-institutional integration challenges faced by orphans and vulnerable children: A case study of Highfield Community in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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