Browsing Magister Artium - MA (Psychology) by Title
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A qualitative exploration of the dimensions of family resilience in a rural community on the West Coast
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Historically, families living in disenfranchised communities were viewed as being dysfunctional. This view led to the perpetuation of the challenges and adverse situations faced by these families. It is important to view ... -
Adherence to anti-retroviral treatment: Perceptions of challenges and experiences among people living with aids
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)New antiretroviral therapy has given hope to HIV-infected people, but the medication requires strict optimal adherence if suppression of HIV is to be maintained. Successful long-term treatment of HIV/AIDS requires at least ... -
Adolescents' perceptions and attitudes about violence on television
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)The idea that television contributes to aggressive behaviour, and the argument that violence on television on may instigate aggressive behaviour, has been a heavily debated issue for many years. Most of the research done ... -
An exploratory investigation into fathers' perspectives of school readiness
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)In recent years, the global focus on Early Child Development (ECD) has delivered mounting evidence of it being one of the most rewarding areas of investment a country can make. A central outcome of quality ECD is to ... -
An investigation into the correlates of family resilience in an impoverished rural community in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Families in South Africa are faced with manifold hardships that negatively impact the family as a unit. However, there are a variety of protective factors that have been identified as meaningful resources that facilitates ... -
An investigation into the relationship between exposure to violence, resilience and PTSD in a sample of psychology students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Post-apartheid South Africa has been marked by high levels of trauma resulting from exposure to violence. Many South Africans are therefore at risk for developing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Despite a large body ... -
Animal-assisted therapy in practice: experiences of professional practitioners in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has gained much interest in healthcare settings internationally. AAT involves collaborating with animals to improve mental and physical health. Studies have shown that AAT can reduce stress, ... -
Ascertaining the structural validity of the adapted English and translated Afrikaans versions of the Family Resilience Assessment (FRAS) Sub-scales
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Family resilience has become an important concept in mental health and family research over the past twenty years. An assessment tool that was found to assess this concept within western English-speaking populations is ... -
Beliefs and attitudes about tuberculosis causation and treatment in Africa: A systematic review
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Tuberculosis continues to affect a third of the world’s population annually. Globally, Africa constitutes more than 25% of tuberculosis-related deaths. The high incidence of HIV/AIDS in Africa is associated with the ... -
Betrokkenheid van lidmate by die kerk as n..funksie van lidmaathoudings ten opsigte van Godsdiens en van lidmaatpersepsie van die kerk se Psigososiale klimaat. Betrokkenheid van lidmate by die kerk as n..funksie van lidmaathoudings ten opsigte van Godsdiens en van lidmaatpersepsie van die kerk se Psigososiale klimaat.
(University of the Western Cape, 1987)The aim of the present study was to determine whether church involvement can be conceptualized as a function of both organizational and personal factors. For the purposes of this study the psychosocial climate of the ... -
Body image : investigating body image satisfaction, self-esteen and eating behaviour among a samlpe of male students at the University of the Western Cape
(UWC, 2010)Body image has mainly been conducted to be a female concern, as studies have shown females to be more dissatisfied with their bodies than males. However, there is a growing interest in male body image research suggesting ... -
Body Image: Society's Secret Obsession
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)Women and their bodies are at the very centre of a prevailing cultural obsession regarding strict standards of body weight, shape and image. The pressure to achieve unattainable body-beautiful standards has given rise to ... -
Caregivers’ experiences of weaning their children from ADHD medication
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by levels of inattention and/or increased hyperactivity/impulsivity. Medications have been widely used as an effective ADHD ... -
Children’s experiences and perceptions of family and family resilience processes in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The family is the primary and most critical support and developmental system for children however, family challenges often prevent positive support and developmental assistance. Some families are able to manage their ... -
A comparative study of the subjective experiences of hypnosis and meditation amongst a student sample
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)This study reports oi: the nature of subjective experiences of hypnosis and meditation in a sample of volunteer University of the Western Cape students (N = 12). Historical developments in the field of psychology dictated ... -
The contribution of divorce to parental self-efficacy and perception of parenting among divorced parents: A qualitative study
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Divorce and self-efficacy are areas that have been studied quite widely and extensively in recent decades. Going through a divorce has an effect on how parents actually parent their children, which in turn has an effect ... -
Correlates of substance use disorder among patients in treatment at substance use disorder rehabilitation facilities in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Western Cape has the highest prevalence rates of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) with prevalence rates of 18.5%, versus the national average of 13.3%. Existing studies have emphasised that SUD is associated with exposure to ... -
Determining levels of coping and emotional intelligence in psychology students at the University of the Western Cape: A quantitative study
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Literature on the experiences of psychology students is limited, particularly in the South African context of previously disadvantaged institutions. More specifically, not much is known about levels of emotional intelligence ... -
Die invloed van ‘n studiebegeleidingsprogram op die lokus van kontrole van studente
(University of the Western Cape, 1991)Julian Rotter (1966, 1975) het die persoonlikheidskonstruk lokus van kontrole beskryf as die mate waartoe.die individu glo dat versterking die gevolg is van sy eie gedrag (interne lokus van kontrole) of die gevolg is van ... -
Die terapeutiese effektiwiteit van hipnoterapie soos toegepas op studente met gewigsprobleme
(University of the Western Cape, 1992)In 'n geïndustrialiseerde en Westers-georiënteerde samelewing, kenmerkend van sommige bevolkingsektore van Suid-Afrika, is 'n slanke figuur soms aanduidend van skoonheid en gesondheid. Dit is daarom geensins buitengewoon ...