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    Exploring the psychosocial implications on the management of adolescent Type 1 diabetes: A qualitative study involving healthcare providers, using in-depth interviews
    (The IIE, 2020) Mashiane, Michelle
    Chronic physical disorders, such as Type 1 diabetes, are conceptualised as an ongoing strain. Treatment methods include daily insulin administration, sticking to a healthy diet and exercise, as well as regular visitations to a diabetes healthcare team. Strand, Brostom and Haugstevedt (2016) argue that managing Type 1 diabetes may be especially demanding during adolescence, when various rapid cognitive, physical and social changes are taking place. The current study, thus, aimed to explore the psychosocial factors that influence the management of adolescent Type 1 diabetes in a South African context, from the perspectives of healthcare providers. Six participants were included using convenience sampling. The researcher embarked on this study from an interpretivist stance in terms of which a qualitative research strategy was employed. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data in order to gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of managing Type 1 diabetes as an adolescent. The results of this study revealed that various psychosocial factors act as risk and resistance factors to self-care behaviours. To be specific: the polarised healthcare system of South Africa, support structures, access to information, as well as the complexities of the adolescent developmental stage.
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    The nature of attachment between step-parents and adolescent step-children in the Western Cape: A step-parent's perspective
    (The IIE, 2020) Mngcangceni, Asisipho
    This study explored the nature of attachment between step-parents and adolescent step-children. This research was based on information gathered from the stepparent's perspective. Interpretivism paradigm and exploratory design were implemented. Participants were recruited in the Western Cape through convenience sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 participants; audio recording and notes were taken. This data was analysed using thematic analysis and the information was organised into themes and patterns. The findings of this study indicate the following: developing relationships with step-children, lack of appreciation, challenging role concerning how to take care of step-children, stepchild's gender and parenting style influenced the interaction between step-parents and adolescent step-children. Future research on the attachments between stepparents and adolescent step-children is required.