Browsing Department of Psychology by Title
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The subjective experiences of parents of adolescent substance users, their knowledge of and access to available treatment resources
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Substance use is certainly not a new phenomenon, however, it is one that remains a significant problem in the lives of adolescents, especially in low-income communities. This phenomenon not only affects the individual and ... -
The subjective experiences of parents of adolescent substance users, their knowledge of and access to available treatment resources
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Substance use is certainly not a new phenomenon, however, it is one that remains a significant problem in the lives of adolescents, especially in low-income communities. This phenomenon not only affects the individual and ... -
The subjective experiences of Psychology Honours students enrolled at a faith-based institution
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The demand for study places in Honours courses in Psychology far exceeds the available places in courses at government-funded universities. Private institutions are increasingly offering such courses to address the need ... -
The subjective experiences of students who withdraw from a directed masters programme in psychology at a historically disadvantaged university : a case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Neuropsychiatric disorders place a great burden on the South African healthcare system. This burden is compounded by the shortage of integral human resources such as mental health care staff. Directed Masters programmes ... -
Subjective lived experiences of women with early stage breast cancer in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Breast cancer is a common cause of death among women worldwide. It has long been recognized as a major public health burden in high-income countries, however, the majority of cases are said to occur in low and middle-income ... -
Subjective well-being amongst children in the Western Cape : multi-group analysis across three age groups
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Globally the Subjective Well-Being (SWB) of children is recognized as having a significant effect on the child's psychological and social functioning. Furthermore, not only does children's SWB have effects on childhood ... -
A survey of teachers' attitudes towards corporal punishment after the abolition of corporal punishment
(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
(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 ... -
A systematic review : student and supervisor variables affecting completion of postgraduate research requirements
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)South Africa has one of the highest postgraduate dropout rates in the world. One of the main contributing factors to the high number of unfinished Master’s and Doctorate degrees is incomplete theses and dissertations. ... -
A systematic review conducted on studies reporting on the instruments used in the assessment of adult ADHD
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The diagnosis of adult ADHD is a complex process that requires information from different sources. Instruments are used to screen or diagnose adult ADHD. The aim of the study was to identify instruments measuring adult ... -
A systematic review of interventions for children presenting with dyscalculia in primary schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: The acquisition of numerical competency is imperative for individuals in society for quality of life and economic well-being. Many children have significant mathematical learning difficulties, this is known ... -
A systematic review of literature reporting on the strategies/interventions addressing research capacity building in new academics
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)It is often assumed that postgraduate students and neophyte academics have the capacity to conduct research independently. Thus, upon qualification, it is expected of postgraduate students and academics to conduct research ... -
A systematic review of psychosocial interventions for families of child burn survivors
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Burns are a major problem in Low-Income Countries (LIC) and Low-Middle Income Countries (LMIC). Children in LIC have been identified as a burn injury at-risk group. Individuals experience severe psychological and physical ... -
A systematic review of recent interventions for adults with ADHD
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been accepted as a well-established neurodevelopmental disorder. From being viewed as affecting children only, it is now understood as being prevalent among adults as ... -
A Systematic Review of Recent Interventions for Adults with ADHD
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been accepted as a well-established neuro-developmental disorder. From being viewed as affecting children only, it is now understood as being prevalent among adults as ... -
A Systematic Review of Recent Interventions for Adults with ADHD
(University of the Wetern Cape, 2022)Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been accepted as a well-established neurodevelopmental disorder. From being viewed as affecting children only, it is now understood as being prevalent among adults as ... -
A systematic review of the psychological factors associated with resilience among survivors of sexual abuse
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study aimed to synthesise the debates on factors associated with promoting resilience among women survivors of sexual abuse. Using systematic review methodology, six electronic databases (EBSCO, PsychINFO, SAGE, Science ... -
A systematic review regarding the emotional/psychological experiences of medically complicated pregnancies
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Over time, the ‘normal’ experience of pregnancy transitioned to the hospital setting, leading to a discourse steeped in the notions of risks and complications. Risks and complications refer to health problems expectant ... -
Systematic review: Burnout and occupational stress in higher education employees
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Research findings indicated that the higher education sector is progressively experiencing occupational stress and burnout. There are many factors that contribute to the increase in stress and burnout, such as transformational ... -
A systematic review: Instruments that measure emotional and social competency as a domain of school readiness of preschool children in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Given the lack of standardised and locally developed school readiness assessment tools in South Africa, as well as the under-emphasis on emotional and social competency in favour of cognitive domains in assessment of ...