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This paper examines how stepfamilies influence the prevalence of children living and working on the streets in South Africa.

May 24, 2026Open Access

The impact of stepfamily structures and their dynamics on the phenomenon of children living and working on the streets in the North-West province of South Africa

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Qualitative study investigates the role of stepfamily dynamics on street children in North-West South Africa, highlighting urgent policy needs.

This paper examines how stepfamilies influence the prevalence of children living and working on the streets in South Africa.
In-depth interviews conducted with 30 participants, including 15 street children and their parents.
Qualitative data collection involved coding and analyzing (sub-) themes from interviews in Setswana.
Ethical approval was granted by North-West University.
13% of street children came from nuclear families, 14% from extended families, 40% from single-parent families, and 33% from stepfamilies.
Children reported mistreatment by stepparents as a key reason for turning to the streets.
The study emphasizes the need for improved family and children's policies and social support programs.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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May 24, 2026Open Access

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Qualitative study investigates the role of stepfamily dynamics on street children in North-West South Africa, highlighting urgent policy needs.

This paper examines how stepfamilies influence the prevalence of children living and working on the streets in South Africa.
In-depth interviews conducted with 30 participants, including 15 street children and their parents.
Qualitative data collection involved coding and analyzing (sub-) themes from interviews in Setswana.
Ethical approval was granted by North-West University.
13% of street children came from nuclear families, 14% from extended families, 40% from single-parent families, and 33% from stepfamilies.
Children reported mistreatment by stepparents as a key reason for turning to the streets.
The study emphasizes the need for improved family and children's policies and social support programs.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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