SANDILE

MANDOYI
12E
LO
PROJECT
QUESTION 1:
1.1 Define the term quality of life and
mention TWO factors in your
community that could lower your
quality of life.
• Definition: Quality of life refers to the general
well-being of individuals, including their physical
health, psychological state, level of
independence, social relationships, personal
beliefs, and their relationship to their
environment.
• Factors that could lower quality of life:
• Unemployment: A lack of job opportunities can
lead to financial struggles, stress, and an inability
to afford basic necessities.
• Crime and violence: High crime rates in a
community create fear, limit movement, and can
negatively affect mental and physical health.
1.2 State FOUR social factors that
may negatively impact Grade 12
learners’ attempts to reach their
academic goals.
• Peer pressure: Influence from friends to
engage in activities like skipping school or
substance abuse can distract students from their
studies.
• Family problems: Domestic issues such as
divorce or financial struggles can cause
emotional distress, making it difficult to focus on
schoolwork.
• Substance abuse: The use of drugs or alcohol
can impair memory, concentration, and overall
academic performance.
• Lack of parental support: Students without
encouragement from their parents may struggle
with motivation and lack access to study
resources.
1.3 Indicate the benefits of being able to
adapt to the academic demands of
Grade 12.
• Improved time management skills:
Students who adapt can effectively balance study
time, assignments, and extracurricular activities.
• Reduced stress levels: Learning to handle
academic pressure leads to better mental health
and emotional stability.
1.4 Differentiate between positive and
negative stress as determinants of quality
of life.
• Positive stress (eustress):
• Motivates individuals to achieve goals (e.g.,
preparing for exams).
• Helps improve concentration and problem-
solving skills.
• Negative stress (distress):
• Leads to anxiety, burnout, and health issues.
• Can cause a decline in academic performance
and emotional well-being.
1.5Clarify how being able to make healthy
personal lifestyle choices could benefit
you emotionally.
• Enhanced mood and mental clarity: A
healthy lifestyle, including exercise and a
balanced diet, can improve brain function and
emotional stability.
• Reduced anxiety and depression: Avoiding
harmful habits (e.g., drug use) and engaging in
self-care can help maintain emotional well-being.

1.6 Explain how the inability to successfully

resolve interpersonal conflict between you
and your schoolmates could affect your
psychological well-being.
• Increased stress and anxiety: Ongoing
conflict can lead to constant worry, making it
hard to concentrate on studies.
• Feelings of isolation: If a student avoids
social interactions due to conflicts, they may
experience loneliness and depression.
1.7Discuss how constantly going through
high levels of stress could impact your
physical well-being as a young person.
• Weakened immune system: Prolonged stress
can make the body more vulnerable to illnesses.
• Sleep disturbances: High stress can lead to
insomnia, fatigue, and difficulty focusing in class.
1.8 Analyse how the inability to resolve
intrapersonal conflict could affect your
attempts to cooperate with your
schoolmates when dealing with academic
challenges.
• Lack of self-confidence: A student struggling
with self-doubt may hesitate to contribute to
group discussions.
• Difficulty in teamwork: If a student is unable
to manage personal struggles, they may find it
hard to collaborate effectively with peers.
1.8Critically discuss how being able to
collaborate with your schoolmates could
enable them to freely reach out to you in
an event they face academic challenges.
• Encourages teamwork and support: When
students work together, they feel comfortable
asking for help when needed.
• Fosters a positive learning environment: A
collaborative mindset creates a culture where
students support each other, reducing academic
stress.
1.10 Recommend THREE ways in which
young people could prevent subjecting
themselves to social environments that may
cause negative stress.
• Choose positive friendships: Associating
with supportive and focused friends helps avoid
toxic relationships.
• Manage social media exposure: Limiting
time on social media can reduce comparison,
cyberbullying, and unnecessary stress.
• Engage in stress-relieving activities:
Participating in sports, hobbies, or mindfulness
practices can improve overall well-being.
Question 2:
2.1 Define the term unemployment and
state ONE reason for unemployment.
• Unemployment refers to the state of being
without a job despite actively seeking work.
• One reason for unemployment is the high rate
of young people who are Not in Employment,
Education, or Training (NEET), which makes it
difficult for them to access job opportunities.
2.2 Mention FOUR psychological impacts of
unemployment on school-going youths.
• Low self-esteem – Young people may feel
inadequate due to their inability to secure jobs.
• Depression and anxiety – The uncertainty of
the future can lead to mental health issues.
• Feelings of hopelessness – As mentioned in
the extract, many youths become despondent,
losing motivation to seek employment or training.
• Social isolation – Prolonged disconnection
from the labour market can lead to feelings of
loneliness and exclusion.
2.3 Indicate the importance of making
proper subject choices at Grade 10 for you
to succeed in pursuance of your post-school
destinations.
Making proper subject choices at Grade 10 is
crucial because it determines career paths and
eligibility for further education or training. Poor
subject selection can limit future job
opportunities and increase the risk of
unemployment.
2.4 Differentiate between part-time jobs
and informal jobs as mechanisms to deal
with unemployment.
• Part-time jobs are formal employment
opportunities where individuals work for fewer
hours than full-time employees, often with set
wages and conditions.
• Informal jobs are unregulated, often temporary
or freelance work, such as street vending or
casual labor, that may lack job security or legal
protection.
2.5 Clarify how finding yourself in an
unsatisfactory work environment could
eventually result in you being unemployed.
Working in an unsatisfactory environment can
lead to stress, reduced productivity, and job
dissatisfaction. This may result in resignation or
termination, leading to unemployment.
2.6 Explain how getting poor results in
Grade 12 could result in you pursuing
careers you don’t actually have interests in.
Poor academic performance may limit options for
higher education or specialized training, forcing
individuals into careers they are not passionate
about. This can lead to job dissatisfaction and,
eventually, unemployment.
2.7 Analyse how volunteering in certain
work settings could provide opportunities
for future employment in similar work
environments.
Volunteering allows young people to gain
experience, develop skills, and network with
potential employers. This increases their
employability and helps them secure jobs in
related fields.
2.8 Assess how normalization of corruption
could contribute to the high levels of
unemployment among the youth.
Corruption in recruitment processes means that
jobs are often given based on bribery or nepotism
rather than merit. This disadvantages young job
seekers who may not have the financial means or
connections to secure employment.

2.9 Recommend ways in which young people

could make themselves more attractive to
potential employers and further indicate
how that could benefit the workplace.
• Ways to become attractive to employers:
• Gaining practical experience through
internships, volunteering, or part-time jobs.
• Developing soft skills like communication,
teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Continuously learning new skills through online
courses or certifications.
• Benefits to the workplace:
• Employers gain skilled and motivated workers.
• Increased productivity due to well-trained
employees.
• A more innovative and dynamic workforce.