| dc.description.abstract | Every human being has the need to be connected to another to ensure optimal
development and progress in life. Adolescents, therefore, are connected to their parents
and siblings, and need consistent interaction in their quest to feel valued and accepted,
and to have warm and supportive relationships. In South Africa, particularly the
Drakenstein area, adolescents are constantly in conflict with the law, which influences
family connectedness. Limited research has been done in the South African context on
this phenomenon. For this reason, the researcher sought to address this gap in the
literature by means of this study. The purpose of the study was to explore and describe
the perceived link between family connectedness and families dealing with adolescents
in conflict with the law. | |
