Browsing by Subject "Low-income community"
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Adolescents’ perceptions and understandings of the risk and protective factors related to community violence exposure in a low- income community in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)There is widespread evidence that exposure to community violence is escalating at an alarming rate, not only in South Africa, but worldwide. The literature indicates that the cohort affected is primarily children and ... -
Investigating the relationship between hope and life satisfaction among children in low and middle income communities in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)An extensive literature review on child well-being has signified a dearth in relevant South African research on the current topic. It has been established that the interplay of hope, life satisfaction and income level ... -
The knowledge and experiences of single mothers raising an autistic child in a low-income community in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Parental knowledge and experiences regarding autism spectrum disorder have a huge effect on the life of the caregiver. Once a child has been diagnosed and needs treatment, parents/caregivers have to adjust in many ways. ...