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Innovation capability and social franchising: An evaluative case study of the family in focus (fif) early childhood development programme in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
International research studies on early childhood development (ECD) confirm the importance
of ECD as a key social policy phenomenon. In the South African context, this is a significant
social developmental policy and ...
A context-specific physical education programme for senior-phase primary and high schools in resource-poor communities in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The benefits of exercise are widely accepted. A better quality of life is one of the many benefits associated with regular exercise, as well as a decreased risk of a variety of diseases. There are also psychological and ...
Lived experiences of coporate bullying
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Corporate bullying is a social phenomenon that impacts negatively on employee wellness, relationships in the workplace, and on family well-being. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the lived experiences ...
The relation between children’s environmental views and their subjective well-being across low and middle socio-economic status communities in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Subjective well-being (SWB) is conceptualised as a multidimensional concept that
encompasses both cognitive and affective judgements and evaluations that people make about
their lives. It comprises three main components, ...
Nursing students’ self-reported knowledge of bioscience and its relevance to clinical practice
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Bioscience subjects remain a significant problem in preregistration nursing programmes worldwide. Bioscience subjects are essential as they allow nurses to have a clear understanding of the patient’s condition and ultimately ...
The negotiation of romantic relationships amongst gay male students in a Western Cape university
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Narratives of romantic relationships are intrinsically connected to the social context in which
they develop. Forming relationships and embracing intimacy can be complex for gay male
students in spaces that censure ...
An exploration of emotion-focused parenting of parents living in low and high socioeconomic communities, Kleinmond, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
A parent is responsible for caregiving to a child and is a significant other with whom a child
has a long-term, unique, and irreplaceable emotional bond. Emotion-focused parenting is
described as a practice in which an ...
Experiences of stakeholders of a handball club on club development in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Sport participation, especially team sports such as Handball, can be extremely beneficial. Continuous sport growth relies on club development, and club development strengthens the club's social responsibility. Sports codes ...
An exploration of parental connection and the human capability of emotion in the first 1000 days of life
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Emotions play an important part in our well-being and connections with others. It contributes to the connection between the caregiver and the baby in the first 1000 days. Experiences provided through the interactions between ...
Text neck syndrome in undergraduate health science students from a university in the Western Cape: A crosssectional study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Cell phones are indispensable tools for the student population. Excessive exposure to these devices could lead to postural deformities that cause pain and decrease students’ quality of life. Secondary musculoskeletal pain ...