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Submission Number: 166
Submission ID: 1148
Submission UUID: 8a885e77-96bf-4e32-adc0-67d75fdba134
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Wed, 06/11/2025 - 16:42
Completed: Wed, 06/11/2025 - 16:48
Changed: Thu, 06/26/2025 - 08:28
Remote IP address: 196.21.80.2
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Ms. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Zulu |
| Firstname | Nikeziwe pretty |
| prettynmchibelihle@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | +27760132134 |
| Institution | University of zululand |
| Biosketch | Nikeziwe Pretty Zulu is a qualified social worker with a BA in Social Work from the University of Zululand (1995). She has extensive experience in government social services, including roles in special needs, older persons, and disability programmes. She has held leadership positions as Service Office Manager and later as Social Work Manager for King Cetshwayo District (2014–2023). Since 2023, she serves as Director in the UThukela District, KZN. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work at the University of Zululand, with research interests in teenagehood, family dynamics, and teenage parenting. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | Yes |
| Title | Mr. |
| Lastname | Mkhize |
| Firstname | Nkanyiso Nkazimulo |
| MkhizeNN@unizulu.ac.za | |
| Mobile | +27722667971 |
| Institution | University of Zululand |
| Biosketch | Nkanyiso is a lecturer in the Social Work Department at the University of Zululand, based at the KwaDlangezwa Main Campus. He holds a Master of Social Work degree with Merit from the same university and is currently working on his PhD. Nkanyiso has experience working with children in conflict with the law and in Employee Health & Wellness. His research mainly focuses on risky behaviors and using proven methods to support behavior change. Recently, he has focused on masculinity and substance use, with a specific interest in exploring masculinity norms and substance use across diverse cultural backgrounds. Additionally, he studies factors that contribute to substance use and barriers to treatment adherence in the context of involuntary service users. Nkanyiso has published articles in both local and international academic journals. |
| Is there a Third Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Power and Parenthood: A Review of Conflicts Between Teenage Parents and Their Caregivers |
| Theme Selection | THEME 3: Policy and Advocacy for Peace building, Environmental and Social Justice |
| Subtheme THREE Selection | SUB 3.3 Social workers as advocates for environmental rights and sustainability. |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | Abstract Teenage pregnancy is a world-wide phenomenon affecting various disciplines, social work is of no exception. Teenage pregnancy often causes major changes in families. When a teenager becomes a parent, their role in the family shifts, and this can lead to conflict with caregivers. This review paper looks at how these conflicts happen, especially around issues of power, decision-making, and identity. Using conflict theory and the family dynamics model this paper intends to understand how teenage parents may want to be treated like adults, while caregivers still see them as children who need guidance. Data collection was done through the reviewing of literature and document analysis based on teen parenthood, teen parent and caregiver’s identity and power relations, caregivers’ authority and the literature on how pregnancy shifts the teenager’s place in the family setting. The review shows that this role confusion can create emotional stress, tension, and poor communication. Caregivers may feel their authority is being challenged, while teenage parents feel misunderstood and unsupported. These challenges can affect the family’s stability and peace and the well-being of the child. Based on the review, the paper suggests that advocacy and support programs that help teenage parents and their caregivers work together with respect and understanding should be established in order to promote healthier relationships in families. Keywords: Teenage parenthood, power dynamics, family conflict, caregivers & peace building |
| Title | Mr |
| Firstname | Luvuyo |
| Lastname | Teko |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | No |
| What subtheme do you suggest this presentation will fit under? | Work with special and vulnerable populations (children, families, women, older persons, LGBTQIA+ etc |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Secondary research |
| Status | Accepted |
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| Status | Pending Review |