Effects of teenage pregnancy on peace and stability of families in Zimbabwe; a case study of Mabvuku. · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author: Nzuwa, Everjoy
Title: Effects of teenage pregnancy on peace and stability of families in Zimbabwe; a case study of Mabvuku.
Abstract: ABSTRACT

The aim of this study is to analyses the effects of teenage pregnancy on the peace and stability of families. This study investigates the effects of teenage pregnancy on the peace and stability of families in Mabvuku, focusing on the psychological, physical, and social consequences. The study was guided by structural functionalism theory a sociological theory that help to understand how society's institutions such as the family operate to maintain social order and stability. The research paradigm used was qualitative. A case study was used for this research. . The target population were pregnant teenagers who are 13 to 19 and other family members affected who are 20 and above. A total sample of thirty (30) participants was used to gather data using questionnaire and an interview guide. Simple random sample was used. The study showed that majority of the participants stated that teenage pregnancy causes psychology effects which is causing family instability. The study also indicated that majority of people are social effects caused by teenage pregnancy are causing family conflicts and instability. The study also showed that participants also face physical effects which results in family instability due to unending conflicts. The study concluded that teenage pregnancy has caused family instability through unending conflicts. It is recommended that government should also enforce laws against child marriages and gender-based violence to protect teenage girls from forced unions and exploitation. The topic recommend for further studies is on solutions to teenage pregnancy to promote peace and stability in families.
Date: May 2025
Publisher: BUSE
Keywords: Teenage Pregnancy
Supervisor: Dr T J Katsinde

Item sets: Department of Peace and Governance

Media: NZUWA EVERJOY.pdf