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Adolescents and substance abuse: exploring the effects of substance abuse on care giving and family well-being in Mitchell’s Plain
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Substance abuse has become a serious global problem affecting individuals, families and communities. The effects of substance abuse devastate both the user and their families. This study aimed to describe the adverse effects ... -
Challenges and lived experiences of day labourers in East London
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The study upon which this dissertation was based was conducted against the backdrop of day labouring as a global phenomenon. In order to position the research topic, namely, the lived experiences and hardships encountered ... -
Exploring the risks and resilience experienced by day labourers at a hiring site in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Although the practice of day labouring can be traced back for centuries, it has become a steadily growing global phenomenon and has significant implications for the populations and economies of both developed and developing ... -
Investigating the Gamma-ray Strength Function in 74Ge using the Ratio Method
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)An increasing number of measurements reveal the presence of a low-energy enhancement in the gamma-ray strength function (GSF). The GSF, which is the ability of nuclei to absorb or emit rays, provides insight into the ... -
Feasibility of Nuclear Plasma Interaction studies with the Activation Technique
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Electron-mediated nuclear plasma interactions (NPIs), such as Nuclear Excitation by Electron Capture (NEEC) or Transition (NEET), can have a signi cant impact on nuclear cross sections in High Energy Density Plasmas ... -
Experiences of coloured heroin users in Metro South area of Cape Town: A social work perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Heroin usage is on the increase in the Western Cape province of South Africa owing to globalization and to increased access to the drug in this province. The goal of this study is to explore the experiences of coloured ... -
Caregivers perceptions on factors contributing to their children’s malnutrition
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Complex factors contribute to child malnutrition. These include various factors for example stress, trauma, cognitive abilities and education, poverty, environmental and cultural practices. Caregivers’ situations and ... -
An explorative study of factors that hinder parents’ involvement in the High Five Programme for at risk children
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)A qualitative study was conducted to explore and describe the factors that hinder parent involvement in the High Five Life Skills Programme for at risk children. Parent involvement remains a challenging phenomenon, which ... -
Experiences of coloured heroin users in Metro South area of Cape Town: A social work perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Heroin usage is on the increase in the Western Cape province of South Africa owing to globalization and to increased access to the drug in this province. The goal of this study is to explore the experiences of coloured ... -
Accessibility of tertiary education to students with learning disabilities in all the faculties of the University of Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)People with disabilities do not face the same circumstances, in their journey through tertiary education, as do people without disabilities. Studies have revealed that learning disabilities are often invisible and not ... -
Child-hood experiences of foster care in the Overberg region of the Western Cape Province. An adult life history perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The social welfare policy context changed dramatically from apartheid to post-apartheid in the South African transition to democracy. The new social developmental approach towards professional social work service delivery ... -
Social workers’ perceptions and experiences of fieldwork supervision in the Bachelor of Social Work degree
(The University of the Western Cape, 2018)Generally, studies on social work supervision, in the university setting, has focused mainly on students’ experiences. Research on the experience of the supervisor, or agency, providing guidance is scant. This study ... -
A case study of transport services for physically disabled citizens in the city of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Access to transport is a fundamental human right for citizens in any country, and this includes people with physical disabilities. Globally, this right is enshrined in policies and legislative documents of various countries. ... -
Fathers experiences of single parenting
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Fathers, specifically in South Africa, are generally stereotyped as either absent, deadbeat fathers who do not play an active role in their children's lives or as being present traditional breadwinners and authoritative ... -
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 ... -
The effects of family structure and autonomy-supportive parenting on the adjustment of first year university students
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The first year of university studies is usually accompanied by many new experiences, often stressful, and family members fulfil a significant role in helping to reduce students' stress and facilitate their adjustment. ... -
The relationship between quality of life, psychological distress and coping strategies of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Cairo, Egypt
(University of the Western cape, 2016)HIV patients face an array of social and psychological problems, such as depression, which can affect their quality of life. Moreover, HIV infection is also linked to psychological distress such as anxiety. In addition, ... -
Exploring the psycho-social determinants of heavy alcohol drinking amongst women in Oshana, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Heavy alcohol drinking is a serious health concern in many African countries such as Namibia and South Africa. The heavy use of alcohol is mainly due to avoid coping with the realities of life. There is however, a paucity ... -
A systematic review : the effects of trauma on child mental health and well-being
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Trauma exposure during childhood increases the risk of multitude complex post-trauma symptomology. Extensive research has been conducted on the effects of trauma exposure on adults, and the findings have been thereafter ... -
A comparative study of family functioning and parenting styles between families of substance users and non-users in Grabouw
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Substance use amongst youth in Grabouw has been recognised as a concern by the community. Essentially parenting styles and family functioning are important contributors to adolescents‘ engagement in substance use. Adolescence ...
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