The Challenging Absence of Adults in Youth-Headed Households: The Case of Dissension Management Among the Family Members of Households Headed by a Sibling in Rwanda
Abstract:This exploratory study looks at conflict and dissension occurring in youthheaded households in Rwanda. To gather qualitative data about these issues, seven focus group discussions were conducted with the heads of 41 youth-headed households. Results show that based on a participant's personal experiences, conflict and dissension are common in youth-headed households, manifested in poor communication and the absence of positive interaction between members. The most often reported consequences of this conflict an… Show more
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