https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/117 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:44:23 GMT 2026-04-09T13:44:23Z https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/4635 Title: Coping strategies used by adolescents in Chikanga 3 raised in families characterized by domestic abuse Authors: Dandatu, Obey Abstract: There is no way in which adolescence can be called simple time in life. Adolescents feel like they can last forever, think they know everything and are quite sure about it. At the same time they move through seemingly endless preparation for life. Nonetheless adolescence is a period of storm and stress worse still living in a house infected by domestic abuse. Social services professions are more frequently identifying children who witness and raised in families charecterised by domestic abuse as victims of that abuse.The research expands coping strategies for adolescents raised in families characterized by domestic abuse. Several literatures were reviewed and a variety of behavioral, emotional, cognitive and social coping strategies were discussed. The research limitations were poor responses from participants and the study delimitation. The research design the phenomenological approach which is the blue print used to guide the implementation of a research study towards the realization of its own objectives was planned.Primary research was use to collected first-hand information. Purposive sampling was used to collect primary data from a sample size in chikanga 3. The response rate was encouraging. Data was analyzed in themes and presented in tables. The researcher however found out that adolescents use quiet a number of coping strategies to over come domestic abuse. . The effects found were depression, poor peer relations, poor attachment with parents and drug use and these effects lead to poor academic performance. The researcher however recommends the government and the non-government to integrate their efforts to illegalize spouse abuse. Press statements, campaigns, workshops, picket, handouts and symposium to inform parents about coping strategies adolescents should use. The researcher also recommends ensuring participation of children and respecting their views. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/4635 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z Dandatu, Obey https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/4051 Title: Nature of self esteem and resilience amongst orphans in Kadoma - Patchway Zimbabwe Authors: Madziwabende, Vimbai Moreblessing Abstract: This research was on the nature of self-esteem and resilience amongst orphans in Kadoma-Patchway Mashonaland West.The purpose of the study was to reveal the nature of self-esteem and resilience amongst orphans and to find out if the two had relationship. Problems in self evaluations and adjustments to life situation after losing parents amongst orphans motivated the researcher to study on orphans. Age, gender, age at time of loss and strong and weak peer family network appeared to be influential. The study made use of correlational research which was quantitative approach. The target population of this study was 360 orphans. A sample of 120 participants was calculated using the formula a third of the target population. From the selected sample questionnaires were issued. Research instruments used were adopted from Rosenberg, and Smith and colleagues. Data was presented in the form of graphs, pie charts, cross tabulations and Pearson correlation coefficient and analysed using SPSS. Findings from the study indicated that, males have high and moderate resilience than females. It was also demonstrated that orphans who lost their parents between the age of 0-6 years and those with strong peer family network had high self-esteem and resilience as compared to those who lost their parents between the age of 7-17 years and with weak peer family network. The research concluded that the majority of orphans had low self-esteem and low resilience. The findings also indicated there was positive correlation between self-esteem and resilience. Sun, 01 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/4051 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Madziwabende, Vimbai Moreblessing https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3952 Title: Students’ perceptions and attitudes toward sex education at Forward in Faith High School in Harare, Belvedere Authors: Mteto, Tinashe Thulani Abstract: The study investigated perceptions and attitudes of students toward sex education at Forward in Faith High school. The researcher sought to find out how students perceive and react toward sex education. The researcher used quantitative research methods with data collected using questionnaires. The study targeted pupils from the age of 16 years to 18 years and across three classes from form 4 to from 6. Seventy three participants were selected using non probability random sampling method. Statistical package of social sciences (version 21) was used for data analysis with descriptive statistics used to analyse demographic data. Pearson product moment correlation was used for further analysis which revealed that there was no significant difference in perceptions and attitudes due to gender and that there is a positive association between perceptions and attitudes toward sex education. The researcher also found out that most of the students at Forward in Faith high school express the need for sex education. Pupils understood the significance of sex education to their wellbeing. Most students revealed that they have positive attitudes toward sex education and are in favour of alignment of sex education programmes to the school curriculum. Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3952 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Mteto, Tinashe Thulani https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3824 Title: Psycho-social and mental health challenges of youth with perinatal HIV at Wilkins hospital. Authors: Makwaza, Rutendo Yolanda Abstract: This study has mainly been predisposed by the fact that children born with HIV are reaching in their youthful stage however they are facing so many problems in handling their status hence bringing about inconsistency in ART adherence. The fight against HIV has been ongoing for decades and it has caused a lot of havoc worldwide. The main goal of the research was to explore on the psychosocial and mental health challenges that youth living with perinatal HIV are facing. The research made use of qualitative research approach with multiple case study research design. From this research psych-social challenges that youth with PHIV are facing came to light well as mental health problems they are bound to have and these mainly included reproductive choices, stigma and discrimination, loss of job and educational opportunities, mood disorders, anger among others. Therefore it came to light that these problems can mainly be addressed mainly by the society as they offer them social support. Education should also be offered to the community so as to help them embrace youth with HIV. It is of uttermost importance that the role of psychologists be embraced in institutions that cater for people living with HIV so as to enhance their mental well-being. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3824 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Makwaza, Rutendo Yolanda