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Submission Number: 255
Submission ID: 1454
Submission UUID: f8060e3f-34a2-4a42-a084-eab482efef3b
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Sat, 07/05/2025 - 09:55
Completed: Sat, 07/05/2025 - 09:58
Changed: Wed, 07/23/2025 - 14:53
Remote IP address: 41.140.98.206
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Dr. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Human-hendricks |
| Firstname | Anja |
| ahuman@uwc.ac.za | |
| Mobile | 0818582873 |
| Institution | University of the western cape |
| Biosketch | ACADEMIC BIOGRAPHY Dr. Anja Human-Hendricks is a trained and registered Social Worker. She has a Masters in Child and Family Studies, and a PhD focused on understanding the intergenerational transferences of parenting taking place between generations, obtained in 2021, from the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Her research interests include child and youth well-being, strengthening families, building capacities for youth and parenting, and intergenerational parenting. These research interests are also linked to her community engagement collaborations and post degree work. She is a Lecturer and member of staff within the Department of Social Work, UWC. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Title: The Intergenerational Transference of Parenting and the Influential Aspects of Social Inequalities in a South African Rural Community |
| Theme Selection | THEME 2: Social Work and the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| Subtheme TWO Selection | SUB 2.1 Social work’s contribution toward global sustainability and equity goals. |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | Title: The Intergenerational Transference of Parenting and the Influential Aspects of Social Inequalities in a South African Rural Community Authors: Anja Human-Hendricks¹* and Nicolette V. Roman² Affiliations: ¹ Department of Social Work, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa ² Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Children, Families and Society, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa Corresponding author: Anja Human-Hendricks, ahuman@uwc.ac.za, +27 818582873 Presentation format: parallel session presentation Abstract: South Africa’s rural communities continue to grapple with the enduring effects of social inequalities, which significantly influence parenting practices and family dynamics. This study investigates how parenting strategies are transmitted across generations within a rural South African context marked by poverty, unemployment, and limited access to services. Guided by the Life Cycle Theory, the research employed a qualitative case study design involving three families across three generations. Data were collected through storytelling interviews, allowing for rich, narrative insights into the evolution of parenting practices over time. Thematic analysis revealed that intergenerational parenting is deeply shaped by structural inequalities, including historical legacies of apartheid, economic hardship, and social instability. Dysfunctional family structures, substance abuse, and educational barriers emerged as recurring themes that hinder positive parenting. Despite these challenges, the study also identified parental competencies as adoptive strategies within families. Based on these findings, the study developed a set of positive parenting guidelines aimed at enhancing parental knowledge, skills, and attitudes to foster nurturing and supportive environments for children. These guidelines align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). The research underscores the urgent need for policy and community-based support systems that address the root causes of inequality and promote intergenerational wellbeing. It contributes to the growing body of knowledge on parenting in low-resource settings and offers practical implications for social work, family support services, and developmental policy in South Africa. Keywords: Parenting, intergenerational parenting, parenting practices, social inequalities, transference, rural communities, SDGs |
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| Firstname | Ilze |
| Lastname | Slabbert |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |
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| Status | Pending Review |