Perspectives of children on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and adaptation to floods in Mamelodi East

The study adopted a qualitative research approach and the research paradigm was constructivism. It was an applied study which utilised an exploratory case study research design. A purposive sampling method was used to select three participants between the ages of 8 and 12 years from Viva Independent School based in Mamelodi East. Data collection was done through photo-voice and one-on-one semi-structured interviews which were guided by an interview schedule. Data was analysed through the thematic analysis method. Ethical principles considered for the study included informed consent and assent together with voluntary participation as the parents/guardians of participants provided approval for their children to participate in the research and children provided assent to voluntarily take part in the study.