Browsing Department of Social Work by Author "Dykes, Glynnis"
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Adolescents and substance abuse: exploring the effects of substance abuse on care giving and family well-being in Mitchell’s Plain
Casker, Riefqah (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Substance abuse has become a serious global problem affecting individuals, families and communities. The effects of substance abuse devastate both the user and their families. This study aimed to describe the adverse effects ... -
The experiences of young women joining street gangs in a specific area in Cape Town
Francis, Nena Belinda (University of the Western Cape, 2021)The Western Cape province is known as the gang violence capital in South Africa with the highest murder rate, of which a significant number is gang related. Gangsterism is stereotypically male dominance; and many research ... -
Exploring resilience in institution-reared children: learning from success stories of post-institutionalized adults in Zambia
Namagembe, Jackie (University of Western Cape, 2020)The field, institutional care and transitioning out of care, has been well-researched in different countries around the world. Recent research has begun to look more closely on how some post-institutionalized individuals ... -
Exploring the effects of parental substance abuse on perceived family well-being in a selected rural area in the Western Cape province
Frans, Zanelle (University of Western Cape, 2020)Substance abuse is a global phenomenon and a leading social issue that affects the user and the well-being of the user’s family. Parental substance abuse in particular, has a negative impact on family well-being. South ... -
Exploring the experiences of social workers in private practice in care and contact disputes using the best interest of the child standard
Nell, Sussarah Maria Elizabeth (University of the Western Cape, 2021)The changing landscape of parental responsibilities and rights, and the protection of children’s rights create an ever-changing phenomenon in social science. Limited research has been conducted regarding social workers in ... -
Exploring the health, well-being and support of social work students at a selected university
Brown, Adwina (University of the Western Cape, 2023)The purpose of this research study was to explore and describe the lived experiences of social work students at a selected university in three areas: health, well-being and support. The research approach used was qualitative ... -
Social workers’ perceptions and experiences of fieldwork supervision in the Bachelor of Social Work degree
Poggenpoel, Leticia (The University of the Western Cape, 2018)Generally, studies on social work supervision, in the university setting, has focused mainly on students’ experiences. Research on the experience of the supervisor, or agency, providing guidance is scant. This study ...