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A comparative study of the subjective experiences of hypnosis and meditation amongst a student sample
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)
This study reports oi: the nature of subjective experiences of hypnosis and meditation in a sample of volunteer University of the Western Cape students (N = 12). Historical developments in the field of psychology dictated ...
Strengthening families programme (sfp) 10 -14: developing a guideline of actionable steps to follow in cultural adaptation for use in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The age of first-time engagement in Health Risk Behaviours (HRBs) among adolescents in South Africa is reportedly younger. The identification and adaptation of empirically proven effective prevention programme is needed. ...
The psychological effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental healthcare workers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected individuals both physically and mentally, and existing studies emphasise that mental healthcare workers are facing similar psychological struggles and are not immune to mental illness. ...
The Perinatal Mental Health Project: A qualitative evaluation.
(University of Western Cape, 2005)
This study evaluates, qualitatively, the PMIIP (Perinatal Mental Health Project), which involves routine screening of women, during the antenatal period, for postnatal depression (PhID) and other mental conditions related ...
Vicarious traumatization amongst lay-counsellors working with adult survivors of sexual abuse.
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
The literature on vicarious traumatization suggests that when counsellors engage empathically with clients' trauma material deleterious effects on the counsellor result. The present study explored the effects on lay ...
The need for intervention services for children from abusive households as perceived by their abused mothers: an exploratory study
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)
The high incidence of domestic violence both internationally and locally begs the question as to the impact on and need for intervention services for the children growing up in violent homes. In response to this need for ...
Exploring dimensions of fortitude: a qualitative investigation of sources of resilience among university students with a physical disability
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Much of the research within the field of psychology on the subject of physical disability tends to highlight difficulties and challenges. This is reflective of the pathogenic paradigm, in which the focus of interest is ...
Type of behaviour and burnout: a comparison between intensive care nurses and psychiatric nurses
(University of the Western Cape, 1993)
Nursing evolved as an altruistic response toward helping others, particularly in the realm of maintaining and restoring health (Dolan, Fitzpatrick & Hermann, 1983). This particular role involved providing physical and ...
Exploring attitudes and values about volunteerism at a Non-Governmental Organization in Gauteng, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The services of volunteers cover a wide range of sectors such as education, health, tourism, and
rehabilitation. In addition to the wide range of services being offered, youth volunteers have
different values and attitudes ...
Parents’ perception of a burns intervention video
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Burn injuries are a common and leading cause of injury mortality and morbidity around the
world. Globally, child mortality, due to burn injuries, has been estimated to be around 2.5 per
100 000 in 103 countries, and 4.5 ...