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An explorative study of the experience of adolescents who have lost their parents through HIV/AIDS
(2010)
AIDS related deaths of parents have resulted in children being orphaned, in large
numbers. Adolescence is a particularly vulnerable period in a child’s developmental life.It is a period charactarised by uncertainties, ...
The development of management guidelines for school social work in the Western Cape
(2014)
The significant increase of social problems experienced by youth such as, teenage pregnancy, child abuse, child sexual offenses, substance abuse and violence impacted adversely on optimal development including learning, ...
Experiences of unaccompanied minors: an exploratory study conducted with refugee children
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The main aim of this study was to explore lived experiences of unaccompanied foreign minors in South Africa from a social work perspective. An important goal was to also explore the lack of guidelines on how to assist these ...
Guidlines for the development of an HIV/AIDS workplace support programme for teachers
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The aim of this study was to develop guidelines for an HIV/AIDS support programme for teachers. In order to achieve this goal, Intervention Research: Design and Development model by Rothman and Thomas (1994) was adopted ...
The influence of peer pressure on adolescent misbehaviour in schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
A favourable school atmosphere, in which adolescents behave positively, is one of the greatest concerns for teachers, administrators and parents. Although there are several different pressures leading to adolescent ...
Social justice and participatory parity: Students’ experiences of university residence life at a historically disadvantaged institution in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The shortage of appropriate student housing in South Africa has been under the spotlight for the past few years. This has been made explicit by the Report on the Ministerial committee for the review of the provision of ...
Xhosa-speaking gay men's experiences of Ulwaluko and its influence on their constructions of masculine identity
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Ulwaluko' is traditionally a heterosexual Xhosa male circumcision rite of passage to manhood
which defines their masculinity and educates them on their responsibilities as a heterosexual man.
There is nothing in this rite ...
Spirituality and social work in the Namibian mental health practice: Guidelines for social workers
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The aim of the study was to develop guidelines for social workers to be spiritually sensitive
in their mental health practice. Spirituality in Namibia is an important part of the culture of
the individuals that are served ...
Exploring the experiences and challenges of food insecurity in child-headed households in Ingwavuma: A bio-ecological perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Child-headed households (CHHs) are a recent development that has become progressively
noticeable not only in South Africa but also internationally. This phenomenon arose as a
result of the death of parents or abandonment ...
Family connectedness and families dealing with adolescents in conflict with the law
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Every human being has the need to be connected to another to ensure optimal
development and progress in life. Adolescents, therefore, are connected to their parents
and siblings, and need consistent interaction in their ...