An indigenous psychology perspective on psychosocial support in <scp>S</scp>outhern <scp>A</scp>frica as collective, networking, and pragmatic support

Ebersöhn, Liesel; Loots, Tilda; Mampane, Ruth; Omidire, Margaret Funke; Rooyen, Marlize Malan-Van; Sefotho, Maximus Monaheng; Nthontho, Maitumeleng Albertina

doi:10.1002/casp.2371

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“…Related to this, Africans typically use kinship terminology (e.g., mother, father, sister, brother) when they address peers or community members. Accordingly, anyone within a given social ecology could be relied on to facilitate access to basic resources and provide comfort or protection (Ebers€ ohn et al, 2018).…”

Section: Sub-saharan Africa and Associated Cultural Values And Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Resilience of sub-Saharan children and adolescents: A scoping review

Theron

2020

Transcult Psychiatry

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The population of sub-Saharan children and adolescents is substantial and growing. Even though most of this population is vulnerable, there is no comprehensive understanding of the social-ecological factors that could be leveraged by mental health practitioners to support their resilience. The present study undertakes a narrative scoping review of empirical research (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed) on the resilience of children and adolescents living in sub-Saharan Africa to determine what enables their resilience and what may be distinctive about African pathways of child and adolescent resilience. Online databases were used to identify full-text, peer-reviewed papers published 2000–2018, from which we selected 59 publications detailing the resilience of children and/or adolescents living in 18 sub-Saharan countries. Studies show that the resilience of sub-Saharan children and adolescents is a complex, social-ecological process supported by relational, personal, structural, cultural, and/or spiritual resilience-enablers, as well as disregard for values or practices that could constrain resilience. The results support two insights that have implications for how mental health practitioners facilitate the resilience of sub-Saharan children and adolescents: (i) relational and personal supports matter more-or-less equally; and (ii) the capacity for positive adjustment is complexly interwoven with African ways-of-being and -doing.

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Section: Sub-saharan Africa and Associated Cultural Values And Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Resilience of sub-Saharan children and adolescents: A scoping review

Theron

2020

Transcult Psychiatry

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“…There is increasing criticism of the predominant Euro‐American conceptual framing of health and social issues based on the structure and values of western societies that ignore the structure and values of non‐western societies from scholars in Asia (Kagitcibasi, 1996 ; Kim, 2009 ; Kumar et al, 2015 ), Africa (Airhihenbuwa, 1995 Ebersöhn et al, 2018 ) and Latin America (Giraldo‐Alzate, 2016 ). The need for greater attention to the cultural specificities of the societies for which public health programmes are designed, is spelled out in a recent WHO publication, Culture Matters (Napier et al, 2017 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Introduction: A family systems approach to promote maternal, child and adolescent nutrition

Aubel¹,

Cunningham

2021

Maternal & Child Nutrition

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In all cultures, women and children are embedded in family systems that determine roles, relationships, patterns of communication and authority between family members. Especially in non‐western societies, maternal and child nutrition practices are determined not only by the biological parents but also by other influential family members. Most maternal and child nutrition research and interventions do not consider the constellation of family roles and influence on women and children and continue to focus on the mother–child dyad and individual knowledge, attitudes and practices. There is growing agreement on the need to adopt an ecological framework to address public health issues, including those dealing with maternal and child nutrition. This special issue presents examples of research from a variety of settings that employed an ecological, family systems approach either to investigate maternal, child or adolescent nutrition issues or to design interventions that engaged various actors within family settings. These 11 articles contribute to a growing body of evidence supporting the relevance of a wider family systems perspective for nutrition research and interventions. Key themes across studies include the limitations of using a nuclear family model for research and intervention design, the need for formative research that comprehensively explores family systems, increasing recognition of the extensive involvement and support provided by grandmothers, and the importance of engaging men in culturally appropriate ways based on community dialogue and women's perspectives. Future maternal and child nutrition research and interventions can be strengthened by systems thinking that acknowledges that individuals are situated within family and community systems.

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“…Grimova and Van Schalkwyk (2016) describe a positive school climate in terms of an enabling environment for optimal functioning, and those positive psychological markers promoting relational well-being aimed at respectful interactions. The promotion of enabling schools (see Ebersöhn et al, 2018) suggests much more than just a space of safety; schools are also areas for the encouragement of learners in middle childhood's academic and life success, as well as developing parents' positive parenting (Wessels, 2012).…”

Section: Sub-theme 23: Dangers Of Child-parent Householdsmentioning

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The Perceived Role of Risk And Resilience Factors Regarding Children in Middle Childhood’s Psycho-Social Well-Being in a South African Rural High-Risk Community

Mosang¹,

Schalkwyk²

2019

JEDP

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INTRODUCTION: Middle childhood can be a period of significant challenges for many children as they may struggle to adapt to the demands of this life phase and their external environment. The external environment of the child is central for positive development and quality of life. However, the situation is even worse for children who live in a South African rural high-risk community, and are faced with numerous contextual vulnerabilities and multiple stressors related to poverty. METHOD: This qualitative study used a qualitative descriptive research design and data were collected via individual interviews (parent participants) and focus group discussions (teacher participants). Thematic and content analysis were used allowing for an inductive process. FINDINGS: Findings displayed a mostly deficit mentality regarding children in middle childhood’s psycho-social well-being. The first theme referred to the negative influences of the disempowering high-risk setting for the psycho-social well-being of children in middle childhood. The second theme indicated the possible dangers for family functioning. The third theme elucidated the role of the different stakeholders to lessen these environmental stressors and obstacles to ensure safety, stability, and children’s well-being. Finally, specific components were given to intentionally protect and promote the psycho-social well-being of children in middle childhood in this community. LIMITATION: Individual interviews with parent participants were mainly conducted with female participants; data obtained from male participants could add even richer information. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that future research investigate the encouragement of the psycho-social well-being of children in middle childhood in this rural community by strengthening families’ resilience.

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An indigenous psychology perspective on psychosocial support in Southern Africa as collective, networking, and pragmatic support

Cited by 16 publications

References 27 publications

Resilience of sub-Saharan children and adolescents: A scoping review

Resilience of sub-Saharan children and adolescents: A scoping review

Introduction: A family systems approach to promote maternal, child and adolescent nutrition

The Perceived Role of Risk And Resilience Factors Regarding Children in Middle Childhood’s Psycho-Social Well-Being in a South African Rural High-Risk Community

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