Magister Social Work -MSW: Recent submissions
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The effects of family conflict on preadolescents' psychological needs and externalizing behaviour
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)To some extent all families experience family conflict; however, the concern is when it has an effect on preadolescents (age 10-12), behaviorally and psychologically. Preadolescence is a period marked by pubertal, emotional ... -
Successful first-year students' perceptions and experiences of retention and throughput at a selected FET College
(University of the Western cape, 2011)The Further Education and Training Colleges Sector is a new phenomenon and attract students from school who are unprepared for the rigours of further education and training. This could have a direct impact on retention and ... -
Caregivers' perceptions of desensitization among sexually abused children
(University of the Western cape, 2011)Children react differently to the traumatic incidence of sexual abuse. Some children develop symptomatic behaviours associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in reaction to sexual abuse, such as apathy, which is a ... -
Exploring parental coping with childcare after the disclosure of child sexual abuse
(University of the Western Cape., 2011)Child sexual abuse is a well-documented social crime that influences every aspect of the survivor and their family's lives. The parents are then confronted with a child that presents behavior that may include scholastic ... -
Familial needs : comparing traditional and non-traditional families of public officials
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Participation of diverse families in familial needs studies, assist in understanding and comparing their descriptive account of their families and experiences today. This descriptive study compared traditional and ... -
The relationship between adolescent identity styles and parenting styles in one and two parent families in Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Adolescence is a critical developmental stage for any individual. The process of identity formation occurs during this stage and Erikson's theory states that adolescents' engagement in exploration, to form their own sense ... -
Factors contributing to severe acute malnutrition among the under five children in Francistown-Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Introduction: Malnutrition is the immediate result of inadequate dietary intake, the presence of disease or the interaction between these two factors. It is a complicated problem, an outcome of several etiologies. SAM is ... -
The relationship between family resilience and academic performance of learners in the phase of middle childhood
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Family resilience has a positive bearing on the academic performance of learners in the developmental phase of middle childhood. The role of family is often ignored and so there is a gap in the literature on the link between ... -
An exploratory, phenomenological study of the maternal-intergenerational transference of sexual abuse
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Childhood sexual abuse transcends boundaries of social class, race, age and gender. Research suggests that its effects are so profoundly debilitating that even in adulthood, victims struggle with a range of emotional, ... -
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 ... -
Hookah pipe use : comparing male and female university students' knowledge, risk perceptions and behaviours
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Hookah pipe use is widely viewed as a safe alternative to cigarette smoking rather than a potential health-risk. In fact, for young people hookah pipe use may represent an initial stage of later addiction and the transition ... -
Primary caregivers of adults who are dependent on illegal substances
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Addiction has seen to be an illness that not only affects the individual but the holistic well-being of the family. Primary caregivers form an integral part of the family system. The caregivers take on roles that might ... -
An explorative study of inclusive education at mainstream secondary schools for learners with special needs
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)During apartheid, black learners with disabilities experienced difficulties accessing education. At this time very few special schools existed and admissions were limited, as they were restricted according to certain ... -
Experiences of family members caring for female patients with a co-morbid diagnosis of bipolar and substance abuse admitted in a psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Caregivers of people with psychiatric illnesses experience challenges, which contribute significantly to their burden of care and can result in health and mental health problems. The researcher was interested in the lived ... -
Challenges for implementing project planning in the NGO sector in the Overberg Municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) played a vital role in the history of the welfare sector in South Africa and are working alongside the government sector to combat social ills. The role of the NGO sector is to ensure ... -
A systematic review : the impact of stigmatisation on HIV/AIDS orphans psychological health
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Since the inception of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, millions of individuals of all ages have been affected. To date, more than 15 million people have died from HIV/AIDS, resulting in a substantial increase in the number of orphans ... -
Spouses’ experience of secondary trauma among emergency services personnel
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Emergency services personnel are potentially exposed to events involving trauma, suffering and tragedy on a daily basis, which could consequently lead to secondary trauma and post- traumatic stress symptoms. The images and ... -
Psychosocial factors contributing to juvenile delinquency in the ZFM-Region, Northern Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The phenomenon juvenile delinquency is an enormous concern for communities in the ZFM district, Northern Cape, South Africa. Juvenile offences have increased since 2010 in this area. From existing theories, it is clear ... -
Perceptions of multi-disciplinary team members regarding psycho-social factors contributing to juvenile delinquency in Oshakati, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Child crime (juvenile delinquency) has become a norm in many societies and the world at large. Crime is prevalent in all age groups and is said to be on the increase among children under the age of eighteen. Juvenile ... -
A comparative study of the relationship between parenting styles and bmi scores of children in low and high socio economic areas
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Globally childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic, which is resulting in a generation of children who will live a shorter life expectancy than their parents. Researchers claim that overweight and obesity in school going ...