Raselekoane, N. R.Mashau, T. S.Mathungeni, Recheal Nthangeni2018-06-052018-06-052015-05-18Mathungeni, R.N. 2015. An Exploratory Study of Crime Among High School Learners in Nzhelele East Circuit, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province. . . http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1118http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1118MA (Youth in Development)Institute for Gender and Youth StudiesHigh school crime has become a major problem all over the world including South Africa. The aim of this study was to explore the nature, causes and effects of youth crime amongst learners in high schools in Nzhelele East Circuit. Three high schools known for high crime rate were purposefully selected. A mixed method approach was adopted. Focus groups were conducted among the Life Orientation teachers in the selected schools to collect qualitative data, and questionnaires were administered to learners to collect quantitative data. Purposive sampling was used to sample Life Orientation teachers for the focus groups. Stratified random sampling was used to survey 40 grade 10 and 40 grade 11 learners from each of the three high schools (240 learners). Qualitative data was analyzed thematically and the quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics methods. Consequently, the results from the two methods were compared and triangulated. Ethical precautionary measures were taken to avoid harm to the research participants. The study found that a variety of family, economic and environmental factors contribute to crime in schools. Findings of this study assist the teachers, learners, parents and the Department of Education authorities in the Vhembe District to gain a better understanding of the nature, causes and effects of crime among high school learners. Only a multi-pronged strategy can be effective in overcoming crime which is plaguing many high schools in South Africa.1 online resource (ix, 81 leaves : color illustrations)enUniversity of VendaCrimeUCTDYouth crimeViolenceLearnersBullyingOffendersVictims371.7820968257Criminal behavior -- South Africa -- LimpopoJuvenile delinquency -- South Africa -- LimpopoStatus offenders -- South Africa -- LimpopoStudents -- South Africa -- LimpopoLearners -- South Africa -- LimpopoEducation, Higher -- South Africa -- LimpopoCriminology -- South Africa -- LimpopoDissertationMathungeni RN. An Exploratory Study of Crime Among High School Learners in Nzhelele East Circuit, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province. []. , 2015 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1118Mathungeni, R. N. (2015). <i>An Exploratory Study of Crime Among High School Learners in Nzhelele East Circuit, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1118Mathungeni, Recheal Nthangeni. <i>"An Exploratory Study of Crime Among High School Learners in Nzhelele East Circuit, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province."</i> ., , 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1118TY - Dissertation AU - Mathungeni, Recheal Nthangeni AB - High school crime has become a major problem all over the world including South Africa. The aim of this study was to explore the nature, causes and effects of youth crime amongst learners in high schools in Nzhelele East Circuit. Three high schools known for high crime rate were purposefully selected. A mixed method approach was adopted. Focus groups were conducted among the Life Orientation teachers in the selected schools to collect qualitative data, and questionnaires were administered to learners to collect quantitative data. Purposive sampling was used to sample Life Orientation teachers for the focus groups. Stratified random sampling was used to survey 40 grade 10 and 40 grade 11 learners from each of the three high schools (240 learners). Qualitative data was analyzed thematically and the quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics methods. Consequently, the results from the two methods were compared and triangulated. Ethical precautionary measures were taken to avoid harm to the research participants. The study found that a variety of family, economic and environmental factors contribute to crime in schools. Findings of this study assist the teachers, learners, parents and the Department of Education authorities in the Vhembe District to gain a better understanding of the nature, causes and effects of crime among high school learners. Only a multi-pronged strategy can be effective in overcoming crime which is plaguing many high schools in South Africa. DA - 2015-05-18 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Crime KW - Youth crime KW - Violence KW - Learners KW - Bullying KW - Offenders KW - Victims LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2015 T1 - An Exploratory Study of Crime Among High School Learners in Nzhelele East Circuit, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province TI - An Exploratory Study of Crime Among High School Learners in Nzhelele East Circuit, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1118 ER -