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Female students’ experiences of power dynamics as reflected in the negotiation of condom use
(2008)
In this study, the two most dominant sexual discourses were the male sexual drive discourse and the have/hold discourse. These discourses, together with traditional gender constructions, made condom negotiation difficult ...
A case study examining the experiences of a methamphetamine addict and its impact on the family relationships
(2008)
The aims of this study were therefore to describe the personal experiences of a methamphetamine addict as well as the effects of this addiction on the family’s communication and problem-solving abilities.
A qualitative study of the coping strategies used by caregivers of hiv-positive children in a residential childcare setting
(2008)
According to the findings of this study, childcare workers caring for HIV-positive children working in a residential care setting, have similar experiences and challenges to nurses, community-based caregivers and primary ...
An exploration of the traumatic experiences associated with refugee status in a sample of Congolese refugees in Cape Town
(University of Western Cape, 2008)
There has been an influx of refugees from African countries into South Africa as a result of having been displaced by war. Starting in 1994, the genocide in the Great Lakes region exacerbated existing ethnic and political ...
Recipient Experiences of a Peer-Led Abstinence Programme at the University of the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
In this minithesis the researcher explores the experiences of recipients of the HIV/AIDS peer education abstinence programme at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)
An investigation of the relationship between resilience, ‘race’ and trauma amongst university students
(2008)
South Africans are exposed to many traumatic events and exposure to such events is associated with negative emotional and behavioural outcomes. However, there are those who are still able to remain psychologically well ...
An exploration of learners integration into the mainstream: a case study approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The aims of the study were to: (1) explore the education support services required by three learners who were integrated into the mainstream, (2) determine the level of support required by these learners to function maximally ...
"Mentors' perception of the effectiveness of the Big Brother Big Sister mentor training programme"
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Mentoring has gained a great deal of popularity across various professional fields and disciplines over the past few years. More recently, planned mentoring has become an important form of intervention with young people ...
Stress, coping strategies and social support amongst grade 11 students in historically disadvantaged schools
(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 relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout of Police Constable Officers of the SAPS in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
This study was undertaken to determine the relationship between the emotional intelligence and burnout levels of police constables of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape. The field work of constables ...