ObjectiveTo estimate the determinants of stunting using rich data from a birth cohort study
from urban South Africa and to examine the various mechanisms, both proximate and distal …

Background: There has been increased attention to the problem of fathers' absenteeism and
fathers' participation in the socio-educational development of children among scholars in …

Childbearing is an important life course event and a decision to give birth has significant
implication in contemporary society, especially if it occurs before the completion of schooling …

This article is based on a qualitative research study focusing on young unmarried fathers'
experiences and perceptions of fatherhood. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with …

Parenting plays an important role in the socialisation of children and youth, and ineffective
parenting has been associated with multiple negative social and health outcomes among …

Social workers are not commonly employed in South African schools. However, various role
players, policy documents and court findings directly or indirectly refer to the need for social …

The need for higher skill levels in South Africa's labour market warranted an investigation
into why some learners from poor communities make the decision to leave high school at the …