Human Rights Violation: Its impact on the mental well-being of LGBTI students in a South African rural-based university

  • A.H. Mavhandu-Mudzusi University of South Africa
  • P.T. Sandy University of South Africa
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20853/31-4-892

Abstract

This paper reports on Human Rights violation, and its impact on the mental well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex students in a South African rural based university. A qualitative multi-method approach was adopted, underpinned by interpretative phenomenological analysis. Data were collected using semi-structured individual interviews (N=20) and focus group interviews (n=4x5). The data were analysed thematically using interpretative phenomenological analysis. The results of the study indicate that university employees and heterosexual students violate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex students` rights. The violation of human rights has implications for the mental well-being of the studied population.

Author Biographies

A.H. Mavhandu-Mudzusi, University of South Africa
Health Studies, Associate Professor
P.T. Sandy, University of South Africa
Professor, Department of Health Studies
Published
2017-07-23
How to Cite
Mavhandu-Mudzusi, A.H., and P.T. Sandy. 2017. “Human Rights Violation: Its Impact on the Mental Well-Being of LGBTI Students in a South African Rural-Based University”. South African Journal of Higher Education 31 (4), 325-40. https://doi.org/10.20853/31-4-892.
Issue
Vol. 31 No. 4 (2017)
Section
General Articles

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