Responsibility in the Face of Adversity: Adolescents' Sense of Self in Reciprocal Relationships

Autor/inn/en	Arndt, Natasha; Naudé, Luzelle
Titel	Responsibility in the Face of Adversity: Adolescents' Sense of Self in Reciprocal Relationships
Quelle	In: Youth & Society, 52 (2020) 2, S.288-307 (20 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0044-118X
DOI	10.1177/0044118X17743992
Schlagwörter	Blacks; Adolescents; Self Concept; Interpersonal Relationship; Family Relationship; Peer Relationship; Social Influences; Social Networks; Role Models; Responsibility; Neighborhoods; Foreign Countries; Cultural Influences; Social Responsibility; Rural Schools; South Africa + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Black person; Schwarzer; Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Selbstkonzept; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Peer-Beziehungen; Sozialer Einfluss; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Identifikationsfigur; Verantwortungsübernahme; Zuständigkeit; Neighbourhoods; Nachbarschaft; Ausland; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Soziale Verantwortung; Rural area; Rural areas; School; Schools; Ländlicher Raum; Schule; Schulen; Südafrika; Süd-Afrika; Republik Südafrika; Südafrikanische Republik
Abstract	The aim of this study was to explore Black South African adolescents' sense of self as it emerges through their direct and indirect environments. Black African adolescents (N = 57; 52.63% male; 47.37% female) participated in eight focus groups, which were analyzed thematically. The emphasis fell on the interconnectedness and interdependency between individuals and social systems. The importance of family and peer relations, as well as the juxtaposed needs of belonging and separation, was also reiterated. This research highlighted adolescents' awareness regarding the importance of reciprocity and interdependence in relationships. Not only was the need for having role models articulated, but also for being role models. They were acutely aware of the sacrifices made (especially by their parents) investing in their development, and were feeling responsible for "paying back" (to their family and community). Due to bearing this responsibility, education and scholarship were viewed as essential aspects of adolescents' sense of self. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01