Browsing Research Articles by Subject "Young men"

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    • Meaning and purpose in the occupations of gang-involved young men in Cape Town 

      Wegner, Lisa; Behardien, Ayesha; Loubser, Cleo; Ryklief, Widaad; Smith, Desiree (Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA), 2016)
      INTRODUCTION: Involvement in gangs negatively influences the lives of many young men living in Cape Town, South Africa. There is a need to better understand young men's motives and reasons for belonging to gangs as efforts ...

    • “We are the Peace Team”: Exploring transformation among previously gang involved young men in Cape Town 

      Wegner, Lisa; Brink, Megan Lee; Jonkers, Maliekah; Henn, Rita; Mampies, Shandre; Stemmet, Roxanne Lee (Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2018)
      INTRODUCTION: Many young men in South Africa belong to gangs which has negative consequences for individuals and society. Disengaging from a gang is difficult as it requires transformation; however, little is known about ...