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Perceptions and Experiences of Adult Children of Parents and Carers with Alcohol-Related Problems in Botswana: The Coexistence of Resilience and Resemblance

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  • Refilwe Precious Jeremiah

    (Department of Health Promotions and Development, Faculty of Psychology, Graduate School of Human Interaction and Growth (GIHG), University of Bergen, 5020 Bergen, Norway
    Department of Social Work, University of Botswana, Gaborone Private Bag 0022, Botswana)

  • Odireleng Mildred Shehu

    (Department of Social Work, University of Botswana, Gaborone Private Bag 0022, Botswana)

  • David Lackland Sam

    (Department of Psychosocial Science, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, 5020 Bergen, Norway)

  • Masego Katisi

    (Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Institute of Health and Participation, Høgskulen på Vestlandet, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, 5009 Bergen, Norway)

Abstract

This study explores the resilience and resemblance among children of parents with alcohol-related problems in Botswana. Alcohol misuse affects both users and their families, particularly children. Although children raised in an alcoholic environment often face long-term adversities, some become resilient adults while others present behaviours resembling those of their parents. This study used socio-ecological resilience theory to explore the perceptions and experiences of adult children of parents and carers with alcohol-related problems, as well as the pathways they use to navigate risks. We collected data from seven adult children in a village in Botswana using in-depth, unstructured interviews. The study revealed two global themes: familial practices and protective factors. The vulnerability, resemblance, and resilience experienced by adult children of parents with alcohol-related problems are discussed. This study helps us to understand the adult children of parents and carers with alcohol-related problems in a rural cultural context. Their lived experiences demonstrate that resilience and resemblance coexist and are not mutually exclusive.

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  • Refilwe Precious Jeremiah & Odireleng Mildred Shehu & David Lackland Sam & Masego Katisi, 2024. "Perceptions and Experiences of Adult Children of Parents and Carers with Alcohol-Related Problems in Botswana: The Coexistence of Resilience and Resemblance," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-14, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:13:y:2024:i:8:p:396-:d:1443750
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