Browsing Magister Psychologiae - MPsych (Psychology) by Title
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The relationship between job satisfaction and organisational commitment amongst high school teachers in disadvantaged areas in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Job satisfaction and organisational commitment have been found to both be inversely related to such withdrawal behaviours as tardiness, absenteeism and turnover (Yousef, 2000). Moreover, they have also been linked to ... -
The relationship between life stress, emotional adjustment and family relationships in early adolescents from low-income urban areas
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between life stress, emotional adjustment and family relationships in early adolescents from low-income urban areas. A non-experimental, survey research design was ... -
The relationship between occupational stress, coping and emotional intelligence in a sample of health profession academics at a historically disadvantaged university
(University of the Western cape, 2016)Academe is no longer a low stress profession caused by the changing nature of academic work. Academics in health professions perceived a considerable degree of pressure related to the many roles they need to assume such ... -
The relationship between personality preference and career anchors amongst police officers within the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The objective of this study was to determine whether a relationship exists between the personality preference and career anchors of police officers. The idea that personality relates meaningfully to the kinds of careers ... -
The relationship between sex role orientation and rape victim blame among police officers in the Cape Peninsula
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Despite community policing interventions, rape incidence in South Africa reflects a consistent increase over the past decade. Victim blame continues to be a pervasive aspect of this trauma - where society blames the victim ... -
The relationship between social support, coping and stress resources of parents wife mentally handicapped children in the Cape Peninsula
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)The impact a mentally handicapped child has on parents and family members can be seen as a stressful life event. Numerous studies have been implemented in an attempt to understand how these families cope. Families with ... -
The relationship between social support, self-esteem and exposure to community violence on adolescent's perceptions of well-being
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Violence is considered to be one of the most critical and threatening global problems plaguing the world today, leaving a trail of devastating consequences to societies, economies, cultures, families and individuals ... -
The Relationships between Exposure to Community Violence and the Development of Psychopathology in Treatment-Seeking Adolescents in a Trauma Clinic in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The main aim of the current study is to examine the relationship between community violence exposure and the development of psychopathology and examine the relationship between community violence exposure and other types ... -
The role of fortitude in psychological outcome in relation to traumatic events experienced by young adults
(University of Western Cape, 2019)It is commonly known that South African society is characterised by high rates of exposure to violence and traumatic events. However, there is a convincing body of knowledge that indicates that a significant proportion of ... -
The role of Ulwaluko in the construction of masculinity in men at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Ulwaluko is a Xhosa word that refers to male circumcision, an initiation ritual performed to transform boys into men. The ritual is supposed to instill good moral and social values. Research has demonstrated that, the ... -
School learner's perceptions of the factors that influence methamphetamine use in Manenberg
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The aim of this study was to explore school learners' perceptions of the factors that influence methamphetamine use in Manenberg. To meet this aim, three objectives were proposed namely, to explore school learners' knowledge ... -
A school-based strategy for the provision of education support services and health promotion
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The primary motivation for this study was to explore ways of attending to the increasing needs of students, including physical, emotional, social needs and learning difficulties. Attention was focused on school-based ... -
Sex workers' perceptions of AIDS and safe sex
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)This is an exploratory study of sex workers' perceptions of AIDS and safe sex methods. Six escorts and eight street sex workers in Cape Town were interviewed. The responses indicated that sex workers are aware of AIDS but ... -
Sharp object fatalities in East London: a descriptive study
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Data from the National Injury Mortality Surveillance System (NIMSS) show that homicide is the major cause of death with firearms and sharp objects as the main external causes of death in South Africa. The current study is ... -
The significance of subthreshold symptoms of anxiety in the aetiology of bruxism
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Bruxism is an oral parafunctional habit involving clenching and grinding of the teeth that occurs mainly unconsciously, diurnally and nocturnally. It is considered an important contributory factor in the aetiology of ... -
Smoking behaviour, risk perception and attitude to anti-smoking legislation among students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The study investigated three aspects related to smoking, namely, smoking behaviour, risk perception and attitudes to anti-smoking legislation. The theoretical framework of the study was the Information-Motivation-Behavioural ... -
Smoking prevalence, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about health risks of tobacco smoking among female Psychology 1 students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2011)Tobacco smoking is the second major cause of preventable deaths in South Africa. The Western Cape has the second highest smoking rates in South Africa and the highest smoking rate among young women. Previous studies ... -
Socio-cultural influences in decision making involving sexual behaviour among adolescents in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The aim of the study was to explore the socio-cultural influences in decision making involving sexual behaviour among adolescents in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. Cultural beliefs associated with adolescents' decision to become ... -
South African female individuals' perceptions and experiences of their gender and leadership roles
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Literature on leadership and gender has primarily focused on gender differences between men and women's leadership styles as well as the existence of barriers to the advancement of women. This research has also shown that ... -
Stigma within health care settings: an exploration of the experiences of people living with HIV and AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)South Africa has one of the highest HIV and AIDS prevalence rates and the pandemic shows no signs of abating. Challenges facing South Africa in combating this pandemic include the social responses of fear, denial, stigma ...