Strategies addressing challenges of parental migration on children’s welfare in Zimbabwe. A case study of Murewa district
- Author
- Tsuro, Tinovimba C.
- Title
- Strategies addressing challenges of parental migration on children’s welfare in Zimbabwe. A case study of Murewa district
- Abstract
- The research project explored strategies addressing challenges faced by left-behind children as a result of parental labor migration in Murewa District, Zimbabwe. The research was motivated by the vulnerability of children left-behind by their parents in rural areas despite the fact that their parents migrated for better jobs to improve their well-being. The research was guided by certain objectives which include examining the challenges faced by left-behind children, to outline the effects of parental migration and to examine strategies implemented or proposed to mitigate the challenges. The research adopted the qualitative research approach using a case study so as to gain a more comprehensive in-depth insight into the lived experience of affected children. The research employed purposive sampling in the selection of 12 participants consisting of 10 children 1 teacher and 1 social worker. Research data was collected through in-depth interviews and key informant interviews. The analysis of data was conducted through thematic data analysis. The research findings revealed several challenges being faced by left-behind children including psychological distress, poor academic performance, poor caregiving and economic hardships. These challenges pave way for effects such as sexual abuse, prostitution, early marriage, school dropouts among others. The research recommends for policies and programs to mitigate and minimizes the effects of parental migration. Conclusively, although parental migration contributes to family economic status, its social effects affect the left-behind children and endanger their well-being.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Parental Migration
- Children’s Welfare
- Murewa District
- Supervisor
- Ms. E. Chigondo
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
- Media
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