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Department of Political Studies

How do conceptual and contextual problems affect the measurement validity of policies directed at orphans and vulnerable children in South Africa?

Abstract

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The research question examines how conceptual and contextual problems affect the measurement validity of policies directed at Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in South Africa. This study looks at the definition of concepts used in policies directed at OVC in South Africa and to what extente these concepts lend themselves measurement. The research focused on two specific concepts related to OVC policy: 'OVC' and 'stigma'.

Degree

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Department of Political Studies
Year dc:date.issued
2010

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Theron, Mariette
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  • Naidoo, Vinothan

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eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11077
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oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/11077

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Theron, Mariette. How do conceptual and contextual problems affect the measurement validity of policies directed at orphans and vulnerable children in South Africa?. Department of Political Studies, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11077