A qualitative exploration of how job insecurity influences the worker roles of youth that are homeless.

Mogammad Shaheed Soeker, Alo Helene Bester, Anelisa Mvubu, Grete Boonzaaier, Nelma Roodman, Marili Beukman, Monzenick Fourie

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Mogammad Shaheed SoekerOccupational Therapy Department, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.

Alo Helene BesterOccupational Therapy Department, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.

Anelisa MvubuOccupational Therapy Department, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.

Grete BoonzaaierOccupational Therapy Department, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.

Nelma RoodmanOccupational Therapy Department, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.

Marili BeukmanOccupational Therapy Department, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.

Monzenick FourieOccupational Therapy Department, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.

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BackgroundIn South Africa, there is an average of 69.6% of unemployed youth between the ages of 15 and 34. There is a lack of research regarding youth who are homeless and their perspective on their worker role.ObjectiveThe aim of the study is to explore and describe the experiences and perceptions of homeless youth with regard to the influence of job insecurity on their worker roles.MethodsThe study used an exploratory study design using a qualitative approach through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Purposive sampling methods was used to select six research participants and two key informants. Two semi- structured interviews were conducted with six individuals regarded as youth who are homeless and two key informants.ResultsFour themes emerged from the study: 1) Challenges related to accessing support structures that affect home and job security, 2) A holistic program that focuses on personal and work specific skills creates opportunities for employment. 3)

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EmploymentHomeless YouthJob SecurityAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleQualitative ResearchSouth Africapovertyqualitative researchunemploymentvocational rehabilitationwork

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PMID41925310

DOI10.1177/10519815261421500

PMCPMC13624329

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