Education and Human Sciences, College of (CEHS)

 

First Advisor

Dr. Richard Bischoff

Date of this Version

12-2020

Document Type

Article

Comments

A THESIS Presented to the Faculty of The Graduate College at the University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfillment of Requirements For the Degree of Master of Science, Major: Child, Youth and Family Studies, Under the Supervision of Professor Richard Bischoff. Lincoln, Nebraska: December, 2020

Copyright © 2020 Megan Ribbens

Abstract

A study by DeFrain, Asay and Geggie (2010) outlines six characteristics of strong families. This qualitative case study investigates one of the six qualities. Using an adapted photovoice research method, 12 parents in Johannesburg, South Africa describe what spending enjoyable time looks like in their personal and community context. Additionally, they outline the barriers that keep families from enjoyable activities. Qualitative data for analysis included: photographs, written descriptions, compiled activity lists, and focus group discussion. Open, axial, and selective codes and theme analysis were used to analyze the data. This study hopes to contribute to the understanding of the strengths and challenges as the lived experiences of South African families are unpacked.

Advisor: Dr. Richard Bischoff

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