Browsing Magister Artium - MA (Psychology) by Issue Date
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Betrokkenheid van lidmate by die kerk as n..funksie van lidmaathoudings ten opsigte van Godsdiens en van lidmaatpersepsie van die kerk se Psigososiale klimaat. Betrokkenheid van lidmate by die kerk as n..funksie van lidmaathoudings ten opsigte van Godsdiens en van lidmaatpersepsie van die kerk se Psigososiale klimaat.
(University of the Western Cape, 1987)The aim of the present study was to determine whether church involvement can be conceptualized as a function of both organizational and personal factors. For the purposes of this study the psychosocial climate of the ... -
Die terapeutiese effektiwiteit van hipnoterapie soos toegepas op studente met gewigsprobleme
(University of the Western Cape, 1992)In 'n geïndustrialiseerde en Westers-georiënteerde samelewing, kenmerkend van sommige bevolkingsektore van Suid-Afrika, is 'n slanke figuur soms aanduidend van skoonheid en gesondheid. Dit is daarom geensins buitengewoon ... -
Projective identification as a form of communication in the therapeutic relationship: A case study
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)This dissertation reviews the construct of projective identification and the ways in which it is used as a powerful form of communication by the patient within the therapeutic relationship. The particular model of projective ... -
Ontwerp en evaluering van 'n psigoontwikkelingsprogram vir huweliksverryking.
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)Psychological interventions can take place in a number of ways. The familiar one-to-one therapeutic approach is appropriate in most cases, but within certain contexts the following can be considered as disadvantages of ... -
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 ... -
Towards establishing the equivalence of the English version of the verbal analogies scale of the woodcock Munoz language survey across English and Xhosa first language speakers
(University of Western Cape, 2010)In the majority of the schools in South Africa (SA), learners commence education in English. This English milieu poses a considerable challenge for English second-language speakers. In an attempt to bridge the gap between ... -
Psychology students' perceptions of the extent to which group-based systematic review methodology at Honours level prepared them for further postgraduate studies.
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Honours students in Psychology typically form larger cohorts with numbers ranging from 20 to 40 students in comparison to other disciplines that have fewer than 10 students in a cohort. The National Qualifications Framework ... -
A qualitative exploration of the dimensions of family resilience in a rural community on the West Coast
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Historically, families living in disenfranchised communities were viewed as being dysfunctional. This view led to the perpetuation of the challenges and adverse situations faced by these families. It is important to view ... -
Exploration of Psychology Masters students' subjective experiences of establishing a working alliance with their research supervisor
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The state of postgraduate studies in South Africa has come under renewed enquiry in recent years as concern is placed on the inconsistency between postgraduate enrolment and graduation rates. The discrepancy between the ... -
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 ... -
Employment and employability profiles of postgraduate psychology alumni from a historically disadvantaged university
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The present study aimed to determine the employment and employability profiles of alumni from structured professional Masters programmes in psychology. Issues of low enrolment rates and high attrition rates are at the fore ... -
Exploring experiences and self-explanations of antisocial offending behaviours of a group of South African emerging adults
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Antisocial offending behaviour relate to instances of criminal and societal norm violating behaviour. In South Africa, statistics on antisocial offending behaviour reflect high incidence rates among South African young people ... -
Employment and employability profiles of postgraduate psychology alumni from a historically disadvantaged university
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The present study aimed to determine the employment and employability profiles of alumni from structured professional Masters programmes in psychology. Issues of low enrolment rates and high attrition rates are at the fore ... -
An investigation into the relationship between exposure to violence, resilience and PTSD in a sample of psychology students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Post-apartheid South Africa has been marked by high levels of trauma resulting from exposure to violence. Many South Africans are therefore at risk for developing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Despite a large body ... -
Exploring factors associated with substance use among pregnant women in a Cape Town community
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Substance use among pregnant women is a perennial problem in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. There are many influential factors are associated with substance use among women of childbearing-age. The study explored ... -
Determining levels of coping and emotional intelligence in psychology students at the University of the Western Cape: A quantitative study
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Literature on the experiences of psychology students is limited, particularly in the South African context of previously disadvantaged institutions. More specifically, not much is known about levels of emotional intelligence ... -
Exposure to trauma and self-esteem as predictors of normative beliefs about aggression: A study of South African young adults
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Aggressive behaviour is prevalent in the South African context. This is evident in the high rates of interpersonal violence including rape, intimate partner violence and homicide. Young adults appear to be both the main ... -
Exploring psychological distress among a sample of pregnant women from a low income area who self-identify as being distressed
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Psychological distress during pregnancy has been a fairly neglected phenomenon and has only recently started emerging as an area of research interest. The existing body of scholarship on distress during pregnancy has ... -
An investigation into the correlates of family resilience in an impoverished rural community in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Families in South Africa are faced with manifold hardships that negatively impact the family as a unit. However, there are a variety of protective factors that have been identified as meaningful resources that facilitates ... -
Exploring psychological distress among a sample of pregnant women from a low income area who self-identify as being distressed
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Psychological distress during pregnancy has been a fairly neglected phenomenon and has only recently started emerging as an area of research interest. The existing body of scholarship on distress during pregnancy has ...
