Browsing Magister Social Work -MSW by Author "Schenck, Catherina"
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Challenges and lived experiences of day labourers in East London
Xweso, Mzukisi (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 ... -
Challenges, illiterate caregivers experience to support their children’s education
Makunga, Barrington Mtobeli (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Primary Caregiver’s ability to provide a healthy, nurturing and stimulating environment is critical, but Caregivers in South Africa, especially those living in rural communities, are facing many challenges, including a ... -
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 ... -
Experiences of gangsterism by non-gang affiliated high school learners in Hanover Park-Western Cape
Magidi, Mufaro Dean (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Despite the vast research on drugs, gang violence and gangsterism in South Africa and specifically in the Western Cape, little is known about the experiences of school-going adolescents who reside in the areas ravaged by ... -
An explorative study of factors that hinder parents’ involvement in the High Five Programme for at risk children
Afrika, Yolandi Lizette (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 ... -
An exploratory study of parents’ experiences of their teenagers’ text messaging
Mukasano, Epiphanie (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Today the mobile phone plays a vital role in social life across the globe. For many teenagers and young adults in particular, this device forms an integral part of their daily communication, with text messaging being one ... -
An exploratory study on the reasons for substance abuse among the youth in Grabouw, Western Cape Province, South Africa
Mudavanhu, Naome N. (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Substance abuse among the youth is one of the main social challenges in South Africa and around the world. The purpose of this study was to explore the reasons of substance abuse among the youth in Grabouw, Western Cape ... -
Exploring the role of the parent in the aftercare of their adolescent children who participated in a treatment programme for substance abuse
Felkers, Karen (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Substance abuse remains a debilitating social issue for many people in South Africa. It generally has a devastating effect on family life, and especially so when adolescents become dependent on substances, as it can have ...