Table 1
Participants’ socio-demographic characteristics (N = 45).
| NO | CATEGORY (n) | AGE GROUP (n) | GENDER (n) | OCCUPATION (n) | EDUCATION LEVEL (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Individual, i.e., PDS (6) | 18–29 (6) | Male (1) Female (5) | Unemployed (2) Private sector (3) | Certificate (2) Secondary school (4) |
| 2 | Family members (10) | 18–29 (4) 30–39 (1) 50–59 (1) 60–69 (3) ≥70 (1) | Male (3) Female (7) | Homemaker (5) University student (2) Pensioner (1) Private sector (1) Civil servant (1) | Secondary school (5) Tertiary education (3) |
| 3 | Employer (3) Co-worker (3) | 18–29 (1) 30–39 (1) 40–49 (1) 50–59 (2) 60–69 (1) | Male (1) Female (5) | Business owner (2) NGO (4) | Secondary school (1) Tertiary education (5) |
| 4 | Community (22) | 18–29 (17) 30–39 (5) | Male (11) Female (11) | University student (6) Self-employed (1) Private sector (9) Civil servant (6) | Secondary school (1) Tertiary education (21) |
| 5 | Policymaking (1) | 18–29 (1) | Female (1) | NGO (1) | Tertiary education (1) |
[i] NGO: Non-governmental organisation.
Table 2
Generated themes and sub-themes.
| THEMES | SUB-THEMES | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Personal growth | 1. Improving soft skills 2. Building positive self-image 3. Striving for independence 4. Monetary benefit |
| 2. | Employer’s incentives | 1. Financial incentives 2. Enhanced corporate image 3. PDS as a reliable workforce |
| 3. | Social acceptance | 1. Improve awareness 2. Increased understanding |