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An exploratory study of attitudes toward African migrants and migration among students at the University of the Western Cape
(2010)
In the context of recent attacks that occurred against foreign nationals (migrants) in South Africa, this study sought to explore attitudes toward migrants and immigration among a sample of students at the University of ...
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 ...
Rehabilitated substance abusers' experience of aftercare following completion of inpatient treatment
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Substance abuse is a public health concern in South Africa, and Western Cape Province in particular has been identified as having alarming rates of substance abuse. Substance abuse is the cause of some of the most pervasive ...
The external validity of South African substance use contextual risk instrument: predictive validity
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The purpose of the present study was to gather further external validity evidence towards the
validity argument for an instrument designed to measure individual and contextual factors
associated with adolescent substance ...
Exploring primary caregivers' experiences of children who have received Neurofeedback as an intervention for Autism spectrum disorder in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a pervasive developmental disorder characterised by
impairment in communication skills and social interaction, including the presence of
stereotyped behaviour. Currently there is no cure for ...
Exploring perceptions of termination of pregnancy among psychology Honours students at a higher education institution in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The South African Choice on Termination of Pregnancy (CTOP) Act (no. 92 of 1996) regulates
the process of termination of pregnancy in the country. However, research has shown noncompliance
to the stipulation leading to ...
Exploring the experiences of beneficiaries involved in the expanded public works program within a nature conservation
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The economic state of South Africa prior to 1994 is linked directly to the political dispensation that was operating under apartheid. Since the advent of the new democratic dispensation, the South African government has ...
The exploration of preschool teachers' understanding and classroom experience of socio-emotional development in early childhood and the role it plays in school readiness
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The socio-emotional development of children has an extremely important impact on the overall development of children. Globally, extensive research has been dedicated to the socio-emotional development of children with ...
An exploration of fathers' subjective experiences of parenting a child that presents with Dyspraxia during middle childhood
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Confronting the realisation that one's child may have a developmental disability presents a
major challenge for any parent. The body of scholarship in this area however, focused mainly
on the role that mothers play ...
The psychological experiences of women who survived HELLP syndrome constructed online
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This thesis is about HELLP Syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count in
pregnancy). HELLP syndrome is considered one of the most devastating complications in
pregnancy. Once set in motion, the ...