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dc.contributor.advisorHarris, Geoffrey Thomas-
dc.contributor.authorVarjavandi, Royaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2017-10-18T10:09:20Z-
dc.date.available2017-10-18T10:09:20Z-
dc.date.issued2017-
dc.identifier.other683603-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10321/2609-
dc.descriptionSubmitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Degree of Masters of Management Sciences Specialising in Public Management, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2017.en_US
dc.description.abstractInformed by Bronfenbrenner’s theory of social ecosystems and embedded in the Freirean pedagogy of participatory and critical praxis, this youth-led participatory action research (YPAR) study aims to highlight the power and potential of young people as peacebuilders. Bringing attention to the powerful capacity young people have in transforming society, the entire process was guided by the following meta-question: “how can YPAR assist young people to become active agents in the construction of peace?” Approximately 20 young people aged between 13 and 17 from a low-income high-density neighbourhood in central Durban became co-researcher volunteers in the program. Their participation in a six phases process involved exploration and identification of the social needs of the community, followed by planning, implementing and evaluating a peacebuilding intervention. The data itself is comprised of the activities that constituted the YPAR program, including drama skits, mapping and photo story posters. The data was collected using research diaries, video and audio recording and photography. Through the involvement of participants in research and action as “peace leaders,” the findings highlight the potential of YPAR in the peacebuilding field.en_US
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dc.subject.lcshPeace-building--South Africaen_US
dc.subject.lcshAction research--South Africaen_US
dc.subject.lcshConflict management--South Africaen_US
dc.subject.lcshYouth and peace--South Africaen_US
dc.subject.lcshYouth in peace-building--South Africa--Durbanen_US
dc.titleA participatory action research study of junior youth-led community action in Durban, South Africaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.description.levelMen_US
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.51415/10321/2609-
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