Browsing Department of Psychology by Title
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Parents' perspectives on the role of the school in citizenship and moral education
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The purpose of the study was to explore what parents expect of schools regarding citizenship and moral education. It was argued that it is important that parents' views are taken into accouint when exploring citizenship ... -
Parents’ perception of a burns intervention video
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Burn injuries are a common and leading cause of injury mortality and morbidity around the world. Globally, child mortality, due to burn injuries, has been estimated to be around 2.5 per 100 000 in 103 countries, and 4.5 ... -
Participants' perceptions of a high school substance use prevention programme
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)There are many theories as to why adolescents engage in substance abuse. These theories have formed the basis of various substance abuse prevention programmes aimed at reducing this problem. Evaluation of these interventions ... -
The participation of women in rap music: An exploratory study of the ro1e of gender discrimination
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)This study is about the way in which men, specifically in the local context of Cape Town, dominate the rap music culture. Globally, rapping is associated with poetic lyrics that express the rappers' environment or worldview. ... -
Perceptions and attitudes of employees toward voluntary HIV/AIDS testing: a South African case study
(University of Western Cape, 2006)The aim of the study was to establish what the perceptions and attitudes are of employees at different levels of the organisation with regard to HIV/AIDS testing. A further aim was to identify possible reasons for the poor ... -
The perceptions and experiences of violence on children in children's homes
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study aimed at looking at children's perceptions of violence, exploring the experiences on child violence and lastly perceptions of children about intervention strategies in children's homes. The participants were ... -
Perceptions of clinical psychologists working in low income, high violence communities in Cape Town: Exploring the link between infant-caregiver attachment and the development of internalizing problems in children
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Given that numerous research studies have established the important role that attachment plays in the development of internalizing disorders in children, it is important to ensure that the clinical psychologists working ... -
Perceptions of commercial sex workers about the risk of drug use in HIV infection
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study investigated the perceptions of commercial sex workers about the risk of drug use in HIV infection. The aim of this study was to determine whether drug use is a c~ factor for an increased HIV infection risk. ... -
Perceptions of community leaders of the role sports participation in dealing with psychosocial problems amongst adolescent in a rual area
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Participation in recreational and formal sports can play a vital role in enhancing adolescents' wellbeing. Research indicates that involvement in different forms of recreation and physical activities offer beneficial effects ... -
Perceptions of educare teachers regarding the effects of disadvantagement on the psychosocial development of historically disadvantaged preschool children
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The research topic concerns the broad effects of deprived community circumstances that may impact on potentially vulnerable children's holistic psychological, as well as social development. The present study has a primary ... -
Perceptions of gang violence in an Elsies River primary school in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)No abstract available. -
Perceptions of HIV/AIDS-related stigma among Muslims in a Cape Town community
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)South Africa has the largest percentage of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world. However, the response against the further spread of HIV/AIDS in the country is being hindered by stigma and discrimination. In order to ... -
Perceptions of illicit drug use and risky sexual behaviour among first year psychology students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)HIV poses considerable social and health challenges in South Africa, particularly among young people aged 15-24. Research indicates a strong link between risky sexual behaviour and alcohol and illicit drugs. In the Western ... -
Perceptions of Power, Race and Gender in Interracial Rape
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)Violence against women is a profound social problem which has received much attention from feminists, academics, activists, media, and also government. One such form of violence is interracial rape. In South Africa, little ... -
Perceptions of premarital sex risk among undergraduate students in South Africa: A systematic review
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The first year of college is usually regarded as a significant transitional period for young adults, mainly with regard to sex and dating. Premarital sex is being reported by an increasing number of young adults, as well ... -
The perceptions of psychometric assessment amongst student psychologist and clinical training staff
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The aim of the present study was to explore the perceptions of psychometric assessment amongst student psychologist and clinical training staff. Clinical training for Psychologists has competence in psychological assessment ... -
The perceptions of violence and its effects on the psychological well-being of primary school children
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The purpose of this research was to ascertain how children in lowrisk, middle to upper income areas perceive violence and their experience of it. It explores their exposure to violence and how this may affect their view ... -
The Perinatal Mental Health Project: A qualitative evaluation.
(University of Western Cape, 2005)This study evaluates, qualitatively, the PMIIP (Perinatal Mental Health Project), which involves routine screening of women, during the antenatal period, for postnatal depression (PhID) and other mental conditions related ... -
The phenomena of male on male rape among youth at a Juvenile youth care centre in the Western Cape
(2010)A concentration about issues important to the subpopulation of children in conflict with the law has received much more attention over the past few years. It is a known fact that within all male environments the likelihood ... -
A phenomenological exploration of client experiences of trauma debriefing by lay counsellors
(2007)South Africa is a country with one of the highest crime rates in the world, resulting in much violence and trauma. Trauma debriefing models are used with groups and individuals in an attempt to facilitate the trauma ...