What type of study is this?

This is a Qualitative Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore how visual culture shapes youth identity formation in South Africa.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Visual Culture and Youth Identity Formation in South Africa: An African Perspective

Key Points

The aim is to explore how visual culture shapes youth identity formation in South Africa.
Qualitative research methods were used.
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with young people from diverse backgrounds.
Participants represented various socio-economic contexts.
Visual culture plays a significant role in developing youth identities.
Impacts of visual culture vary across different socio-economic contexts.

Abstract

Visual culture plays a significant role in shaping youth identity formation across South Africa. Qualitative research methods will be employed, including semi-structured interviews with young people from diverse backgrounds. Visual culture significantly contributes to the development of youth identities, with varying impacts across different socio-economic contexts. Educational institutions should incorporate visual arts education into curricula to support identity formation among students.

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Makgoba Mpheleng (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b606ea83145bc643d1d779 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19003909

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