Altruismo parental y selección individual

School of Education College of Humanities

University of KwaZulu-Natal Edgewood Campus

To whom it may concern Dear Sir/Madam

REQUEST FOR THE PARENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RESEARCH PROJECT My name is Ntombikayise Protasia Duma, a Masters student in the School of Education (Ed- ucational Psychology) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Edgewood Campus). I am re- quired to conduct research as part of my degree fulfilment. Please be informed that I have sought the necessary permission in advance from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Educa- tion and has been granted (see copy attached). I therefore kindly request you to participate in the study on a voluntary basis. The title of my study is: An exploration of the role of parental

involvement in the psychosocial development of adolescent learner in secondary school.

This study aims to explore how Grade ten learners, Grade eleven, Parents and Life Orienta- tion teachers experiences of the role of parental involvement in the psychosocial development of adolescent is supportive or not supportive to both teachers and adolescents in their aca- demic. The planned study will focus on four Grade ten learners, four Grade eleven learners and two Life Orientation teachers from the Senior and Further Education and Training (FET) Phase. The study will involve the use of semi-structured interviews with each of the partici- pating learners and teachers and focus group discussions with both the learners and teachers. Participants will be interviewed for no longer than 45 minutes and the focus group discus- sions will take about an hour long. The interviews will be voice-recorded with the partici- pant’s permission.

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There will be no financial benefits that you may accrue as a result of your participation in this research project. Your identity will not be divulged under any circumstance(s), during and after the reporting process but instead, fictitious names will be used to represent your name. All of your responses in the interviews and focus group discussions will be treated with strict confi- dentiality. Participation is voluntary; therefore, you are free to withdraw at any time you so wish without incurring any negative or undesirable consequence(s) or penalty on your part. The interviews will be voice-recorded to assist me in concentrating on the actual interview. All the participants will be contacted on time about the interviews and will be scheduled at a time convenient to all participants.

Should you have any questions about this study or its procedures, now or in the future, please contact me, my supervisor or the research office at the following contact details:

RESEARCHER SUPERVISOR RESEARCH OFFICE

Ms. Ntombikayise P. Duma Dr Ncamisile P. Mthiyane Mr P. Mohun Tel: 031 - 262 5412 Cell: 0721830905 Email: [email protected] Tel: 031 - 260 3424 Cell: 0825474113 E-mail: mthi- [email protected] Tel: 031 - 260 4557 E-mail: [email protected]

Thank you for your contribution to this research.

Your anticipated positive response in this regard is highly appreciated.

Yours sincerely

______________________________ N.P Duma (Miss)

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DECLARATION

I ……….. (Full names of the partici- pant) hereby confirm that I have been informed about the nature, purpose and procedures for the study: An exploration of the role of parental involvement in the psychosocial development

of adolescent learner in secondary school.

I have also received, read and understood the written information about the study. I understand everything that has been explained to me and I consent voluntarily to take part in the study while permitting the researcher to audio-tape our interview session.

I understand that I am at liberty to withdraw from the research project any time should I so desire.

Signature of Participant: ________________ Date:___________________ Signature of Witness: __________________ Date:___________________

Willing Not willing

Audio equipment

128 School of Education College of Humanities University of KwaZulu-Natal Edgewood Campus Dear Parent

INFORMED CONSENT LETTER FOR THE PARENT

My name is Ntombikayise P. Duma I am a Masters student studying at the University of Kwa- Zulu-Natal, School of Education (Edgewood Campus). As part of my degree requirements, I am required to conduct research. I have identified your child as one of my potential research participants. I therefore kindly seek your permission for your child to be part of my research project. My study title is: An exploration of the role of parental involvement in the psychoso-

cial development of adolescent learner in secondary school.

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

 His/her confidentiality is guaranteed as his/her inputs will not be attributed to him/her in person, but reported only as a population member opinion.

 The interview may last for about 45 minutes and may be split depending on his/her preference.

 Any information given by him/her cannot be used against him/her, and the collected data will be used for purposes of this research only.

 Data will be stored in secure storage and destroyed after 5 years.

 He/she has a choice to participate, not participate or stop participating in the research and he/she will not be penalized for taking such an action.