Browsing Department of Social Work by Author "NULL"
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An examination of the relationship between psychologically controlling parenting and antisocial behavior of emerging adults in the Faculty of Community and health Science (CHS)
Human, Anja (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Parents are important in the socialization of children to develop into adjusted adults. Parenting is a developmental process and encourages the child to become an independent adult in society, an adult who is pro-social ... -
The experience of adolescents living in households with mothers who are HIV/Aids positive
Tsweleng, Mmapula Petunia (University of the Western Cape, 2009)South Africa is reported to have the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS infections in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a result the quality of life of families living with HIV/AIDS is negatively affected. Literature indicates that the ... -
Experiences of unaccompanied minors: an exploratory study conducted with refugee children
Magqibelo, Lungile (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The main aim of this study was to explore lived experiences of unaccompanied foreign minors in South Africa from a social work perspective. An important goal was to also explore the lack of guidelines on how to assist these ... -
The perceptions of boys regarding substance abuse amongst adolescents
Nkgudi, Leretsene Florence (University of the Western Cape, 2009)South Africa is overwhelmed by the increase of substance abuse among adolescents. Having consulted the literature, South Africa is not the only country faced with this problem. It raises concerns with regard to the social ...