Browsing Department of Social Work by Title
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A Critical Inquiry Into Social services of· South African Local Authorities with specific reference to Social Work
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)The effective and efficient delivery of social services in South Africa has suffered as a result of the apartheid policies and practices. Now that we have legitimate political structures in our country, social workers in ... -
A descriptive study of the teenagers against drug abuse programme as implemented at high schools in the Cape Metropolitan area
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)ln the Cape Metropolitan Area the drug industry has exploded, and the reality is that teenagers are the main target group of drug lords. TADA [eenagers Against Drug Abuse] is a prevention programme operating in high ... -
The design of an intervention to reduce violence in the family: A family–centred approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Violence occurs in different environments, however, it is often found in the family with family members being the perpetrators. Family violence, as an integrative concept, is defined by few researchers or theorists, let ... -
Developing a framework for parents and educators in low-income communities to enhance access to resources that educate children presenting with autism spectrum disorder
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The policy for Inclusive Education in South Africa, the White Paper 6, states that all children can learn with support. Research suggests that there is a lack of access to education and resources for children with ASD ... -
Developing guidelines for indigenous practices: A case study of Makhuduthamaga municipality at Sekhukhune district , Limpopo province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Parenting practices play a significant role in the raising healthy functioning children. Traditionally, Black African families have had their own way of parenting their children, like all other cultural groups. However, ... -
The development and validation of a child in conflict with the law risk assessment scale for probation officers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)During the planning phase of this project, the researcher intended to conduct a countrywide South African study, as reflected in the title. However, the researcher experienced difficulty with obtaining permission to ... -
The development of a model that examines parental HIV-related stigma and psychosocial well being of children orphaned by AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The growing interest in the well-being of children who have been orphaned due to HIV/AIDS is widely reflected in the emerging body of research. Children orphaned by AIDS-related causes are identified as a vulnerable ... -
The development of a nutrition education programme for parental feeding styles and practices
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Many low- and middle-income countries are faced with a rise in the double burden of malnutrition - undernutrition and overweight/obesity. Nutrition-related factors contribute to approximately 45% of deaths in children ... -
The development of a protocol for the management child abuse and neglect
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)The primary intent of this study was to seek solutions to the practical problems experienced by practitioners in their management of child abuse cases. A fundamental problem regarding the current management of child abuse ... -
The development of a protocol for the management of child abuse and neglect
(1998)The primary intent of this study was to seek solutions to the practical problems experienced by practitioners in their management of child abuse cases. A fundamental problem regarding the current management of child abuse ... -
The development of a protocol for the management of child abuse and neglect
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)The primary intent of this study was to seek solutions to the practical problems experienced by practitioners in their management of child abuse cases. A fundamental problem regarding the current management of child abuse ... -
Development of an interprofessional education model that aims to instil the core competencies of interprofessional collaborative practice in allied health students curriculum
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Health Professions Education has not prepared graduates to address the health challenges of the twenty first century, largely due to fragmented, outdated and static curricula. Interprofessional education (IPE) is a leading ... -
The development of guidelines for hearing parents parenting a children with hearing loss.
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Parenting children with a hearing loss presents hearing parents with unique parenting challenges. Adapting to and managing these challenges is dependent on parents’ personal and social support as well as the resources ... -
The development of guidelines for social workers involved in early childhood development within the Department of Social Development
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Social workers employed by the Department of Social Development in South Africa are tasked with the provision of a broad spectrum of social services and may specialise in fields, such as welfare planning, which involves ... -
The development of guidelines to enhance the framework for the management of recidivism in the department of correctional services in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Recidivism could be considered an emerging science in South Africa. While recidivism has not been researched extensively or defined in South Africa, the statistics are also severely limited, but estimated rates of recidivism ... -
The development of management guidelines for school social work in the Western Cape
(2014)The significant increase of social problems experienced by youth such as, teenage pregnancy, child abuse, child sexual offenses, substance abuse and violence impacted adversely on optimal development including learning, ... -
Development of practice guidelines to assist social workers to improve anti-oppressive practices and to facilitate social justice in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The researcher conducted a qualitative modified four step intervention research using the Design, and Development model. Human rights and Social Justice are central to the study, which advocates for the advancement of ... -
Does family structure matter? A comparison of the goals and aspirations of learners in secondary school
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Self Determination Theory (SDT) proposes that individuals are motivated to have goals and aspirations which are either intrinsic or extrinsic in nature. Intrinsic life goals are associated with greater psychological health ... -
dolescents in a rural community’s perceptions, experiences and challenges concerning parental involvement during late adolescence
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Parental involvement during late adolescence has been confirmed by scholars as a major determinant in fostering the educational and psychosocial outcomes in the life trajectory of an individual. Certain bodies of literature, ... -
The dyad’s (older adult and adult child/grandchild) perceptions regarding legacy beliefs within a family context
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Legacy beliefs have remarkably gained interest in the field of child and family studies, however, there is little known about the perceptions of Black African families.This study determined the dyads’ perceptions regarding ...