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An explorative study of inclusive education at mainstream secondary schools for learners with special needs
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
During apartheid, black learners with disabilities experienced difficulties accessing education. At this time very few special schools existed and admissions were limited, as they were restricted according to certain ...
Experiences of family members caring for female patients with a co-morbid diagnosis of bipolar and substance abuse admitted in a psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Caregivers of people with psychiatric illnesses experience challenges, which contribute significantly to their burden of care and can result in health and mental health problems. The researcher was interested in the lived ...
An exploration of how single parenting in a disadvantaged community influences a learner’s decision to enrol at a higher education institution
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Family structure is related to educational attainment; it is evident that individuals from two- parent homes complete on average more years of schooling and are more likely to graduate from high school, attend University ...
Successful first-year students' perceptions and experiences of retention and throughput at a selected FET College
(University of the Western cape, 2011)
The Further Education and Training Colleges Sector is a new phenomenon and attract students from school who are unprepared for the rigours of further education and training. This could have a direct impact on retention and ...
A systematic review : the effects of trauma on child mental health and well-being
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Trauma exposure during childhood increases the risk of multitude complex post-trauma symptomology. Extensive research has been conducted on the effects of trauma exposure on adults, and the findings have been thereafter ...
Exploring the parent-child relationship in youth abusing alcohol
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
Alcohol abuse in youth is an ever growing problem in South Africa. The phenomenon leads to a variety of other problems, including the relationships that these youth have with their parents. The aim of the study was to ...
Experiences and challenges of different family structures in dealing with delinquent children in Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Over the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the study of family structure and its impact on child well-being, growth, as well as development of delinquency behaviour. However, there is limited reliable ...
Challenges, illiterate caregivers experience to support their children’s education
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Primary Caregiver’s ability to provide a healthy, nurturing and stimulating environment is critical, but Caregivers in South Africa, especially those living in rural communities, are facing many challenges, including a ...
The role of family functioning in the decision-making styles of adolescents in the Overberg area
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Adolescence has been regarded as a particularly important stage for the continued development of young adults as they start to make their own life’s decisions and engage in a variety of activities that will ...
Professional health care workers' experiences of care at two Community Day Clinics on the Cape Flats
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Primary Health Care (PHC) is the cornerstone of health care globally, nationally and locally and, therefore, should be regarded as the foundation of health care provision. In South Africa, Community Day Clinics (CDCs) are ...