Browsing by Author "Dept. of Psychology"
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Postnatal depression: exploring adolescent women's experiences and perceptions of being depressed
Moses-Europa, Simone (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Adolescent pregnancy has been of longstanding societal concern primarily because of the inability of most young mothers to provide adequately for their infants. Depression often results in disengagement from mother-child ... -
The promotion of moral development: a case study of teachers' perceptions and practices in a rural, primary school in the Western Cape
Hendricks, Dorothea (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This research was undertaken to explore teachers' perceptions and practices as mediators of morals and values. Schools have an important role to play in developing future citizens as moral beings. This is variously named ... -
A qualitative investigation into the application of Martin Buber's philosophical anthropology to the experience of trauma and its psychotherapeutic intervention
Ress, Jonathan Sheldon (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study focused on trauma and seeked to demonstrate that the application of a Buberian understanding to the experience of trauma can help shed light on the impact of trauma on a sufferer's life. The aim of the study was ... -
A Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust counselling skills course :a qualitative evaluation
Van Niekerk, Zaidah (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust is an organisation that trains and supervises a team of women counsellors who provide a counselling service to women rape survivors. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of the ... -
Recidivism: an exploration of juvenile prison inmates subjective perception of their return to prison
Matthews, Jacqueline Carol (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Despite the unpleasant living conditions in prison, recidivism seems to be an uncontrollable phenomenon. It is evident that prison life is harsh with inmates having to sleep on the floors due to overpopulation, frequently ... -
The relationship between life stress, emotional adjustment and family relationships in early adolescents from low-income urban areas
Adams, Mogamat Omar (University of the Western Cape, 2002)The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between life stress, emotional adjustment and family relationships in early adolescents from low-income urban areas. A non-experimental, survey research design was ... -
The relationship between sex role orientation and rape victim blame among police officers in the Cape Peninsula
Stephanus, Farahdiba (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Despite community policing interventions, rape incidence in South Africa reflects a consistent increase over the past decade. Victim blame continues to be a pervasive aspect of this trauma - where society blames the victim ... -
The relationship between social support, self-esteem and exposure to community violence on adolescent's perceptions of well-being
Fourie, Jade Melissa (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Violence is considered to be one of the most critical and threatening global problems plaguing the world today, leaving a trail of devastating consequences to societies, economies, cultures, families and individuals ... -
The Relationships between Exposure to Community Violence and the Development of Psychopathology in Treatment-Seeking Adolescents in a Trauma Clinic in the Western Cape
Ngidi, Wendy Thabisile (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The main aim of the current study is to examine the relationship between community violence exposure and the development of psychopathology and examine the relationship between community violence exposure and other types ... -
School learner's perceptions of the factors that influence methamphetamine use in Manenberg
Rule, Candice (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The aim of this study was to explore school learners' perceptions of the factors that influence methamphetamine use in Manenberg. To meet this aim, three objectives were proposed namely, to explore school learners' knowledge ... -
Sharp object fatalities in East London: a descriptive study
Dixon, Kurt (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Data from the National Injury Mortality Surveillance System (NIMSS) show that homicide is the major cause of death with firearms and sharp objects as the main external causes of death in South Africa. The current study is ... -
The significance of subthreshold symptoms of anxiety in the aetiology of bruxism
Basson, Reneda A. (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Bruxism is an oral parafunctional habit involving clenching and grinding of the teeth that occurs mainly unconsciously, diurnally and nocturnally. It is considered an important contributory factor in the aetiology of ... -
Single and married mother pre-adolescent relationships: understanding and comparing the interaction between self-esteem and family functioning
Roman, Nicolette Vanessa (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The main purpose of this study was to assess the psychological well-being of mothers and their pre-adolescent children (aged 10-12). Specifically, the study used a mixed methods sequential explanatory design to compare and ... -
Smoking behaviour, risk perception and attitude to anti-smoking legislation among students at the University of the Western Cape
Popovac, Masa (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The study investigated three aspects related to smoking, namely, smoking behaviour, risk perception and attitudes to anti-smoking legislation. The theoretical framework of the study was the Information-Motivation-Behavioural ... -
Socio-cultural influences in decision making involving sexual behaviour among adolescents in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
Ncitakalo, Nolusindiso (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The aim of the study was to explore the socio-cultural influences in decision making involving sexual behaviour among adolescents in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. Cultural beliefs associated with adolescents' decision to become ... -
Stigma within health care settings: an exploration of the experiences of people living with HIV and AIDS
Wichman, Heidi Sandra (University of the Western Cape, 2006)South Africa has one of the highest HIV and AIDS prevalence rates and the pandemic shows no signs of abating. Challenges facing South Africa in combating this pandemic include the social responses of fear, denial, stigma ... -
Stress, coping strategies and social support amongst grade 11 students in historically disadvantaged schools
Isaacs, Alexe Saless Averidite (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The aims of this study were to understand stress, coping strategies and social support amongst grade 11 students. -
The subjective experience of transcendental meditation: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
Stein, David (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Transcendental meditation is a popular meditation technique that has been taught worldwide since the 1960s. The aim of this thesis was to explore the subjective experience and process of individuals who practice transcendental ... -
A survey of teachers' attitudes towards corporal punishment after the abolition of corporal punishment
Gradwell, Adriaan (University of the Western Cape, 1999)Education within South Africa has undergone significant change within a short period of time. This change has primarily been written in terms of human rights and the equitable distribution of educational resources. This ... -
Symbolic work with clay as a technique with a difficult to reach patient: a Jungian perspective
O'Grady, Susan (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This thesis explored the potential of clay work and its symbolic representations as a means to facilitate the integration and individuation of the self in psychotherapy, using a Jungian theoretical framework. A case study ...