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This study aims to explore changes in sexual and reproductive health behaviors and psychosocial outcomes among adolescent boys and young men after participating in a social protection program.

June 20, 2026Journal of Social Service ResearchOpen Access

Psycho-Socio-Economic Transformation of Adolescent Boys and Young Men Who Attended Combination Social Protection Interventions in Resource-Constrained Communities of Gauteng, South Africa

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EZEnock ZibengwaAnova Health Institute SGSabastain GundaAustralian College of Physical Education SSSipho SibandaThe University of Western Australia

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Exploratory qualitative study highlights shifts in sexual behavior among adolescent boys in resource-constrained settings, suggesting policy implications.

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This study aims to explore changes in sexual and reproductive health behaviors and psychosocial outcomes among adolescent boys and young men after participating in a social protection program.
Exploratory qualitative design
Sample of 12 adolescent boys and young men selected from NGOs in Gauteng
Data collected through semi-structured qualitative interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis.
Participants reported positive shifts in sexual attitudes and behaviors post-intervention.
Changes in perceptions of gender norms were also noted among participants following the program.
The findings suggest the CSP program effectively impacts sexual behaviors and gender norms.

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Zibengwa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362e62db0793dc1a5361ff https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2026.2689401

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Exploratory qualitative study highlights shifts in sexual behavior among adolescent boys in resource-constrained settings, suggesting policy implications.

Psycho-Socio-Economic Transformation of Adolescent Boys and Young Men Who Attended Combination Social Protection Interventions in Resource-Constrained Communities of Gauteng, South Africa

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Psycho-Socio-Economic Transformation of Adolescent Boys and Young Men Who Attended Combination Social Protection Interventions in Resource-Constrained Communities of Gauteng, South Africa

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