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Family disorganisation and mental health in a South African mining community
- Authors:
- CHENGA C., CRONJE F.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Maatskaplike Werk, 43(2), June 2007, pp.139-161.
Most of the communities around South African mines are synonymous with poor family structures by virtue of the nature of the mining environment. This article discusses the impact of family disorganisation on mental health. The article is based on qualitative research undertaken in mining communities around a platinum mine in the North-West Province in South Africa. Data collection methods included mainly focus groups and interviews. Some of the main factors identified that contribute to family disorganisation were: migrant labour, poverty and unemployment, HIV/AIDS and infrastructure (eg services, recreation facilities and housing). The authors argue that reducing the social risk factors there will be a probability of improvement in family disorganisation and mental health.