Karriem, AbdulrazakBatyi, Maphelo2023-05-082024-05-032023-05-082024-05-032022https://hdl.handle.net/10566/13034Magister Artium (Development Studies) - MA(DVS)Home leaving is an important marker of the transition to adulthood for young adults. Moving out of the parental home and establishing individual residence is often interpreted as a sign of independence for young adults. By transitioning to an independent lifestyle, young adults are able to meet their adulthood endeavours such as fulfilling their maternal and paternal aspirations, pursuing marriage, having children, seeking employment, becoming sexually active, and becoming socially and economically independent.enPovertyInformal settlementsHousing developmentYoung adulthoodCape TownUniversity of the Western Cape