Department of Social Workhttp://hdl.handle.net/11394/1172024-03-29T01:28:08Z2024-03-29T01:28:08ZAn exploration of the reasons for self-sabotage by survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) during various stages of an intervention programme from a selected women’s shelter in the Cape MetropoleLange, Joyhttp://hdl.handle.net/11394/105412023-11-15T00:02:07Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZAn exploration of the reasons for self-sabotage by survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) during various stages of an intervention programme from a selected women’s shelter in the Cape Metropole
Lange, Joy
Shelters for battered women serve as a place of refuge and provide protection. Shelters interrupt the violence against women and their children and act as places of reflection and support and provide women with a bridge out of despair to a life free from violence. Shelters often facilitate opportunities for empowerment so that women can plan for their future and acquire the necessary resources to build a new life for themselves. However, there are women who tend to have internal barriers to personal growth and development and tend to self sabotage their development by returning to the previous situation rather than ‘moving on’. The aim of this study was to explore the reasons for self-sabotage by survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) during various stages of an intervention programme from a selected women’s shelter in the Cape Metropole. The study utilised an explorative qualitative methodological approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five survivor’s and a focus group discussion was held with six shelter staff members. The collected data was analysed using a thematic analysis method. Four themes emerged from the study: IPV survivors’ childhood experience; IPV survivors’ adulthood experiences; IPV survivors’ reason for self-sabotage after receiving services from the shelter and what the perceptions were of services rendered by the shelter in the Cape Metropole. The findings established that the overall outcomes of this study have shown that the reasons for self-sabotage by IPV survivors, who participated in this study, were as a result of the complex interrelationship of adverse childhood experiences, mental ill health, low self-worth and intimate partner violence.
Magister Artium (Child and Family Studies) - MA(CFS)
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZImpact of maternal methamphetamine (“tik”) use on the cognitive development and school readiness of children in early childhood development: a systematic reviewWillemse, Abigailhttp://hdl.handle.net/11394/105382023-11-14T00:03:52Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZImpact of maternal methamphetamine (“tik”) use on the cognitive development and school readiness of children in early childhood development: a systematic review
Willemse, Abigail
Methamphetamine (MA) is one of the most used synthetic simulants globally and is reportedly the second most prevalent illicit drug. The abuse of methamphetamine among pregnant women is a growing problem worldwide. Exposure to this drug affects children's prenatal and postnatal development, which manifests in the growing child during early childhood development (ECD). Therefore, the current study examined the impact of maternal methamphetamine (‘tik’) use on children’s cognitive development and readiness for school. A systematic review study design was utilised in order to obtain the findings of the study. A systematic review is the reviewing of diverse and inter-related studies in order to provide an interpretive understanding of an issue and present a balanced and impartial summary. The present systematic review critically filtered and evaluated peer-reviewed, full-text studies in the English medium between the years 2010 to 2020 of available research relevant to this particular research question: “What is the impact of maternal methamphetamine use on the cognitive development and school readiness of children in early childhood development?”.
Magister Artium (Child and Family Studies) - MA(CFS)
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZThe phenomenon of absent fatherhood: Perceptions, experiences and challenges of absent fathers and adolescent childrenMoila, Witnesshttp://hdl.handle.net/11394/105292023-11-14T00:03:04Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZThe phenomenon of absent fatherhood: Perceptions, experiences and challenges of absent fathers and adolescent children
Moila, Witness
The escalating statistics of children who are growing up without the involvement of their fathers is a serious social problem not only in South Africa but globally. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) (2021) indicates that 42% of children is South Africa live with their mothers only as compared to 4% of children who only live with their fathers. The statistics highlight the seriousness of the problem of absent fatherhood in South Africa. The study aimed to explore the perceptions, experiences and challenges of absent fathers and adolescent children regarding absent fatherhood. Bowen’s family systems theory was used as the theoretical framework underpinning this study. The study used a qualitative approach and an explorative and descriptive design. Collected data were analysed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) steps of thematic data analysis, and the five themes which emerged were: perceived causes of absent fatherhood, constructions of fatherhood, factors influencing fathers’ absence, adolescents’ experiences of absent fatherhood and challenges faced by adolescents with absent fathers.
Magister Artium (Child and Family Studies) - MA(CFS)
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZExploring the help-seeking behaviour of mothers with premature babies in public sector hospitalsSafi, Nazeefahhttp://hdl.handle.net/11394/104492023-08-09T00:01:39Z2022-01-01T00:00:00ZExploring the help-seeking behaviour of mothers with premature babies in public sector hospitals
Safi, Nazeefah
Help-seeking behaviour is important so that an individual does not reach a stage of helplessness and hopelessness. For mothers, who had premature babies, this becomes very important because the mother is potentially vulnerable or challenged with the care of her fragile baby. These challenges can cause emotional distress to the mother and can affect her ability to seek help. The information regarding the help-seeking behaviour of mothers with premature babies in public hospitals is not well documented. This study aimed to explore the help-seeking behaviour of mothers who had given birth to premature babies in public sector hospitals.
Magister Artium (Child and Family Studies) - MA(CFS)
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