The role of initiation schools in the identity formation of Southern Ndebele adolescent boys

This study investigates the role of initiation schools in the identity formation of Southern Ndebele adolescent boys. The subsequent influence of initiation schools on scholastic achievement was also researched. A qualitative research method was used to give a scientific support to the findings...

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Main Author: Mabena, David Khuwa
Other Authors: Strydom, I. (Irene)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10500/17271
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spelling ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za-10500-172712016-04-16T04:08:48Z The role of initiation schools in the identity formation of Southern Ndebele adolescent boys Mabena, David Khuwa Strydom, I. (Irene) Initiation Initiation schools Identity Identity formation Southern Ndebele Adolescent boy 306.089963977 Ndebele (African people) -- Rites and ceremonies Ndebele (African people) -- Civilization Ndebele (African people) -- Ethnic identity Ndebele (African people) -- Social life and customs Adolescence -- South Africa This study investigates the role of initiation schools in the identity formation of Southern Ndebele adolescent boys. The subsequent influence of initiation schools on scholastic achievement was also researched. A qualitative research method was used to give a scientific support to the findings made in literature. Interviewing and interview schedules were employed as data-collecting techniques. Interviews were conducted with 10 initiates from the Ndzundza and the Manala initiation schools. The positive outcomes of this research can, however, not be generalised, but rather indicate possible tendencies that initiation schools play a significant role in the identity formation of Southern Ndebele adolescent boys. Psychology of Education M. Ed. (Psychology of Education) 2015-01-23T04:24:59Z 2015-01-23T04:24:59Z 1999-06 Dissertation http://hdl.handle.net/10500/17271 en 1 online resource (v, 262 leaves)
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topic Initiation
Initiation schools
Identity
Identity formation
Southern Ndebele
Adolescent boy
306.089963977
Ndebele (African people) -- Rites and ceremonies
Ndebele (African people) -- Civilization
Ndebele (African people) -- Ethnic identity
Ndebele (African people) -- Social life and customs
Adolescence -- South Africa
spellingShingle Initiation
Initiation schools
Identity
Identity formation
Southern Ndebele
Adolescent boy
306.089963977
Ndebele (African people) -- Rites and ceremonies
Ndebele (African people) -- Civilization
Ndebele (African people) -- Ethnic identity
Ndebele (African people) -- Social life and customs
Adolescence -- South Africa
Mabena, David Khuwa
The role of initiation schools in the identity formation of Southern Ndebele adolescent boys
description This study investigates the role of initiation schools in the identity formation of Southern Ndebele adolescent boys. The subsequent influence of initiation schools on scholastic achievement was also researched. A qualitative research method was used to give a scientific support to the findings made in literature. Interviewing and interview schedules were employed as data-collecting techniques. Interviews were conducted with 10 initiates from the Ndzundza and the Manala initiation schools. The positive outcomes of this research can, however, not be generalised, but rather indicate possible tendencies that initiation schools play a significant role in the identity formation of Southern Ndebele adolescent boys. === Psychology of Education === M. Ed. (Psychology of Education)
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title The role of initiation schools in the identity formation of Southern Ndebele adolescent boys
title_short The role of initiation schools in the identity formation of Southern Ndebele adolescent boys
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title_fullStr The role of initiation schools in the identity formation of Southern Ndebele adolescent boys
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