Browsing Magister Psychologiae - MPsych (Psychology) by Title
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Language and identity in young indigenous African language speaking middle class adults who attended ex-model c schools
(University of Western Cape, 2012)The central aim of this study was to explore the identity formation of black African middle class young adults in the context of their educational and language experiences in ex-model C schools. The study was motivated by ... -
Levels of stress and coping strategies employed by Police Service Officers in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The purpose of the study was to investigate levels of occupational stress experienced by police officers and the strategies used to cope with stress. The study findings are based on a sample of 104 police officers from six ... -
The lived experience of being privileged as a white English-speaking young adult in post-apartheid South Africa: a phenomenological study
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Although transformation processes are making progress in addressing racial inequality in post-apartheid South Africa, white South Africans are, in many repects, still privileged, economically, in terms of access to services, ... -
The lived experiences of adolescents with cancer
(2010)People often do not want to hear, talk or read about cancer. Cancer is arguably one of the most feared illnesses and maybe rightly so for it is usually associated with pain, fear,uncertainty, anxiety, long uncomfortable ... -
“Making Oranges from Lemons” Experiences of Support of South African Jewish Senior Citizens Following the Emigration of their Children
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Family is widely expected to be the main source of support for Senior Citizens and, like many religions and cultures, the Jewish tradition has expectations of filial obligations of care. South Africa and its Jewish community ... -
Men's experiences of participating in the silent protest
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)This study aimed to investigate how male university students become involved in activism to end sexual violence against women. Historically, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention efforts have been a women's issue and men ... -
"Mentors' perception of the effectiveness of the Big Brother Big Sister mentor training programme"
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Mentoring has gained a great deal of popularity across various professional fields and disciplines over the past few years. More recently, planned mentoring has become an important form of intervention with young people ... -
A narrative of crystal methamphetamine: a case study of a young person's experience of factors that leads to crystal methamphetamine use within a high-risk area in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Recent research has indicated a significant increase in the crystal methamphetamine abuse in the Western Cape. The study aimed to provide an understanding of the interaction of the social and historical contexts in relation ... -
Nature relatedness as predictor of environmental behaviour of recreational anglers in False Bay
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)This study is a quantitative investigation into anglers’ environmental behaviours, as associated with the human-nature relationship, within the context of sustainability and conservation psychology. Although much has been ... -
The negotiation of romantic relationships amongst gay male students in a Western Cape university
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Narratives of romantic relationships are intrinsically connected to the social context in which they develop. Forming relationships and embracing intimacy can be complex for gay male students in spaces that censure ... -
Nurses’ perceptions of a multimedia burns intervention for children at a burns unit in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Burns are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among children worldwide, and South Africa is no exception. Children are particularly vulnerable to burns due to their curiosity and lack of awareness of potential ... -
Nursing students’ beliefs and perceptions toward routine universal screening for intimate partner violence
(2009)Intimate partner violence (IPV) has reached epidemic proportions in South Africa, prompting the government to pass the Domestic Violence Act 116 (1998). However, numerous scholars still believe that legislation is lacking ... -
Nurturing democratic virtues: a case study of a primary school in Khayelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The study sought to explore the priorities and practices of educators with regard to the mediation of moral qualities/democratic virtues related to education for citizenship by means of a case study in one school. In South ... -
Overcoming adversity: an investigation of the role of resilience constructs in the relationship between socio-economic and demographic factors and academic coping
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Many historically disadvantaged South Africans are entering into universities, where they are expected to perform academically not only to secure themselves a continued place at university, but also to secure themselves a ... -
Parents' perspectives on the role of the school in citizenship and moral education
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The purpose of the study was to explore what parents expect of schools regarding citizenship and moral education. It was argued that it is important that parents' views are taken into accouint when exploring citizenship ... -
Participants' perceptions of a high school substance use prevention programme
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)There are many theories as to why adolescents engage in substance abuse. These theories have formed the basis of various substance abuse prevention programmes aimed at reducing this problem. Evaluation of these interventions ... -
The participation of women in rap music: An exploratory study of the ro1e of gender discrimination
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)This study is about the way in which men, specifically in the local context of Cape Town, dominate the rap music culture. Globally, rapping is associated with poetic lyrics that express the rappers' environment or worldview. ... -
Perceptions and attitudes of employees toward voluntary HIV/AIDS testing: a South African case study
(University of Western Cape, 2006)The aim of the study was to establish what the perceptions and attitudes are of employees at different levels of the organisation with regard to HIV/AIDS testing. A further aim was to identify possible reasons for the poor ... -
The perceptions and experiences of violence on children in children's homes
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study aimed at looking at children's perceptions of violence, exploring the experiences on child violence and lastly perceptions of children about intervention strategies in children's homes. The participants were ... -
Perceptions of clinical psychologists working in low income, high violence communities in Cape Town: Exploring the link between infant-caregiver attachment and the development of internalizing problems in children
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Given that numerous research studies have established the important role that attachment plays in the development of internalizing disorders in children, it is important to ensure that the clinical psychologists working ...