Browsing Faculty of Arts by Author "Roman, Nicolette"
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An assessment of the perceptions of parental practices which place children at-risk for abuse and neglect
Cottee, Gail Janine (2012)Parental practices play a vital role in children lives. The manner in which parents interact with their children, can promotes and support the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of a child from infancy ... -
An assessment of the perceptions of parental practices which place children at-risk for abuse and neglect
Cottee, Gail Janine (University of the Western Cape, 2012)The aim of the study was to assess the perceptions of parental practices, which could place children at risk for abuse and neglect. This study used the quantitative method with a cross-sectional comparative design to examine ... -
A comparative study of the psychological well-being of single and married mothers who work shifts in a call centre environment
Green, Glynnis Ann (University of the Western Cape, 2012)South Africa is recognised as having world-class status in the call centre arena and this industry has grown exponentially in the last two decades, as has the number of women entering the workforce, including married and ... -
An examination of primary school teachers’ knowledge of the symptoms and management of children diagnosed with ADHD in their classrooms
Topkin, Beryl (2013)There is a high rate of parental referrals by teachers to doctors for children who display symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The symptoms are inattentiveness, impulse control, concentration ... -
The influence of peer pressure on adolescent misbehaviour in schools
Chimwamurombe, Memoir (2011)A favourable school atmosphere, in which adolescents behave positively, is one of the greatest concerns for teachers, administrators and parents. Although there are several different pressures leading to adolescent ... -
The representation of children and childhood in the Children's Amendment Act (41 of 2007)
Petersen, Nabeel (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Until fairly recently studies of children as actively engaged in the production of meaning making in their social lives has been overlooked, ignored or received marginal attention within the contemporary social sciences ... -
Resilience of young people exposed to parental alcohol abuse
Stevens, Mildrett Elizabeth (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study explores the possible resilient factors which prevent young people who have been exposed to parental alcohol abuse from abusing alcohol themselves. Additionally, this study explores the coping mechanisms of young ... -
A South African retrospective study of children’s exposure to domestic violence as a predisposing factor for revictimization in adulthood
Ryan Jill (University of Western Cape, 2013)Domestic violence has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. Every year, 275 million children globally are exposed to domestic violence. Witnessing domestic violence during childhood has been linked to various risks ...