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The role of a fathers' intervention group in the caregiving and involvement with their families
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The father-child relationship, either negative or positive, at any stage in the life of the child, has a
profound and wide-ranging impact on the child that lasts a lifetime irrespective of culture or
ethnic association. ...
The perception of measures to reduce the push factors of juvenile crime in South African schools: A Case study of two schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (2000) emphasizes that
all actions which pertains to children should be in their best interest and this includes the
welfare of learners in schools. This study ...
The effect of parental involvement on the identity styles of adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Adolescence is a phase when youth engage in risk-taking behaviour, which could result in poor physical and psychological adjustment. Risk behaviour is a result of poor decision- making. Decision-making is associated with ...
A comparison of the relationship between peer pressure and social acceptability among hookah-pipe users and non-users
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Hookah-pipe smoking escalated from being a cultural phenomenon to being a social phenomenon. Studies suggest that the hookah-pipe is a high-risk phenomenon which has become a highly acceptable social practice influenced ...
The effects of the LEQ’s life skills domains as it relates to the engagement in health risk behaviour among grade 8 learners in a selected high school in Paarl
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Adolescence can be understood as the transitional period between childhood and adulthood.
During adolescence individuals tend to experiment and discover who they are in terms of their
unique social identity and are more ...
Management of children with sexual behaviour problems, between the ages of five to nine years old, by educators and social workers
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The Management of children, younger than twelve years of age, who pose a risk to other
children, remains complex and confusing. When their behaviour includes sexual aggression
towards other children, ignorance about how ...
An exploration of adolescent substance users and the parent-child relationship in Mitchell's Plain
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Adolescence is a stage in a young person's life between childhood and adulthood and is
characterized by rapid, intensive life changes and adaptations. During this stage, the parentchild
interaction is vital, as it helps ...
The role of practitioners in early childhood development centres in shaping behaviour of children
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Early childhood centres play a profound role in shaping the behaviour of children. Research
indicates that early childhood centres contribute to the holistic development of children,
encompassing their motor, congnitive ...
An exploration of the role of families in providing primary healthcare for children
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Families remain a major social support system that plays a key role in the provision of primary
healthcare (PHC) for children, and this role is especially important as PHC would normally
take place before a child is taken ...