Browsing Magister Social Work -MSW by Author "Roman, Nicolette"
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Assessment of nutritional knowledge, behaviour and BMI of Primary Care-Givers with children under the age of 18 years
Brown, Melissa (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Research suggests that parents feeding practices play a critical role in the development of children tastes, eating habits, nutrition and eventual weight status. Thus if parental feeding practices play such a critical role, ... -
A comparative study of family functioning and parenting styles between families of substance users and non-users in Grabouw
Essop, Roshin (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 ... -
A comparative study of the relationship between knowledge of child development and parenting styles in high and low socio-economic groups of parents in early childhood development centres
September, Shiron Jade (U, 2014)Early childhood development has been recognised to be the most important contributor to long-term social and emotional development. Whatever occurs in a child‘s life in the early years may be an indicator of the child‘s ... -
A comparative study of the relationship between parenting styles and bmi scores of children in low and high socio economic areas
Sabi, Khalida (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Globally childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic, which is resulting in a generation of children who will live a shorter life expectancy than their parents. Researchers claim that overweight and obesity in school going ... -
Does family structure matter? A comparison of the goals and aspirations of learners in secondary school
Davids, Eugene Lee (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Self Determination Theory (SDT) proposes that individuals are motivated to have goals and aspirations which are either intrinsic or extrinsic in nature. Intrinsic life goals are associated with greater psychological health ... -
The effects of family conflict on preadolescents' psychological needs and externalizing behaviour
Kader, Zainab (University of the Western Cape, 2015)To some extent all families experience family conflict; however, the concern is when it has an effect on preadolescents (age 10-12), behaviorally and psychologically. Preadolescence is a period marked by pubertal, emotional ... -
An examination of the relationship between learner and teacher motivation and self-efficacy in relation to the intention of learners to drop out of school
Davidse, Portia (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Learner and teacher motivation are vital to the study of learner retention or dropout rates in schools. Together with self-efficacy of both teachers and learners, its effect on learner retention rates in South African ... -
An examination of the relationship between psychologically controlling parenting and antisocial behavior of emerging adults in the Faculty of Community and health Science (CHS)
Human, Anja (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Parents are important in the socialization of children to develop into adjusted adults. Parenting is a developmental process and encourages the child to become an independent adult in society, an adult who is pro-social ... -
The experience of adolescents living in households with mothers who are HIV/Aids positive
Tsweleng, Mmapula Petunia (University of the Western Cape, 2009)South Africa is reported to have the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS infections in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a result the quality of life of families living with HIV/AIDS is negatively affected. Literature indicates that the ... -
The experiences of families of an intervention programme for fathers
Lewaks, Andre (University of the Western Cape, 2016)The importance of the role of fathers in the lives of their children and families has received much attention in recent years. This new focus on responsible fatherhood has led to an increase of programme interventions for ... -
Experiences of parents of children with mental disability regarding access to mental health care
Coomer, Rachel (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The purpose of this study was to explore the challenges parents of children with mental health disabilities and disorders in Namibia face when attempting to access mental healthcare resources. The study used a qualitative ... -
An explorative study of the experience of adolescents who have lost their parents through HIV/AIDS
Somtsewu, Nomsa Winniefred (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, ... -
Exploring parental coping with childcare after the disclosure of child sexual abuse
Lakey, Abigail (University of the Western Cape., 2011)Child sexual abuse is a well-documented social crime that influences every aspect of the survivor and their family's lives. The parents are then confronted with a child that presents behavior that may include scholastic ... -
Familial needs : comparing traditional and non-traditional families of public officials
Hendricks, Marie (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Participation of diverse families in familial needs studies, assist in understanding and comparing their descriptive account of their families and experiences today. This descriptive study compared traditional and ... -
Hookah pipe use : comparing male and female university students' knowledge, risk perceptions and behaviours
Daniels, Karin Elizabeth (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Hookah pipe use is widely viewed as a safe alternative to cigarette smoking rather than a potential health-risk. In fact, for young people hookah pipe use may represent an initial stage of later addiction and the transition ... -
The influence of basic psychological needs on the identification of goals and aspirations of Grade 11 learners in the Western Cape
Schilder, Lauren Joy (University of the Western Cape, 2012)In South Africa when learners are in Grade 11 near the end of their school life, the new, but also difficult, transition into adult life now begins. This critical period of development brings forth an array of new challenges: ... -
The influence of parenting styles and practices on the identification of goals and aspirations of Grade 11 learners in the Western Cape
Moyo, Alice Rujeko (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Self-Determination Theory is a theory of motivation that aims to explain individuals' goal directed behaviour. Grade 11 learners are naturally in a stage of pursuing certain life goals and aspirations in the process of ... -
The influence of peer pressure on adolescent misbehaviour in schools
Memoir, Chimwamurombe (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 ... -
The relationship between adolescent identity styles and parenting styles in one and two parent families in Botswana
Sebangane, Leungo (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Adolescence is a critical developmental stage for any individual. The process of identity formation occurs during this stage and Erikson's theory states that adolescents' engagement in exploration, to form their own sense ... -
The relationship between family resilience and academic performance of learners in the phase of middle childhood
Alard, Esther (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Family resilience has a positive bearing on the academic performance of learners in the developmental phase of middle childhood. The role of family is often ignored and so there is a gap in the literature on the link between ...