Browsing Magister Psychologiae - MPsych (Psychology) by Author "Faculty of Arts"
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The association between perceived parenting styles and adolescent substance use
Roxanne, Henry (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Using the literature on Baumrind's theory of Parenting Styles and how perceptions of these are associated to adolescent at-risk behaviour, this study set out to examine whether any parenting style increased or decreased ... -
Cognitive Distortions of child sex offenders in a South African Sample
Butterworth, Jillian (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study focused on the cognitive distortions of child sex offenders in a South African sample. Child sex offenders are a heterogeneous group but share some similarities. Firstly, the majority of child sex offenders are ... -
A comparative study of burnout among teachers in a Youth Juvenile Rehabilitation center, an Ex model C school, and Public schools
Clayford, Mario (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study examined three schools; namely a Public, Ex model C, and a Youth juvenile rehabilitation school. A non-experimental survey design was used for this study. The sample consisted of 47 educators across the three ... -
Ethical decision-making amongst HR employees within a retails organisation
Naidoo, Mineshree (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The aim of this research was to examine whether a significant relationship exists between ethical decision-making had an impact on HR employees within a retail organisation. The questionnaire for the South African Board ... -
Evaluating the Construct Validity of the KIDSCREEN-52 Quality of Life questionnaire within a South African context utilizing Exploratory Factor Analysis: Initial validation
Taliep, Naiema (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The absence of a suitable measure to assess the health related quality of life (HRQoL) of children and adolescents in South Africa, led to the use of the KIDSCREEN-52 questionnaire in this study. This questionnaire was ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of a clinic-based HIV/AIDS counselling course on trainee functioning at work sites
Arendse, Carmen (University of the Western Cape, 2002)The Western Cape AIDS Training,Information and Counselling Centre (ATICC) primarily focuses on the development and provision of information and different types of training programmes on HIV/AID/STIs. The Director of the ... -
The evaluation of the group differences and item bias of the English version of a standardised test of academic language proficiency for use across English and Xhosa first-language speakers
Haupt, Genevieve Ruth (University of the Western Cape, 2010)South Africa's Language-in-Education Policy is one of additive multilingualism, but in reality this policy is not adhered to, in that most black children are being educated through the medium of English from Grade 4. This ... -
Experience and perception of risky sexual behaviours in the context of crystal meth use among female adolescents at rehabilitation centers in Cape Town
Paulse, Jessica Lynn (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Drug abuse as well as risky sexual behaviours has been identified, globally as well as in South Africa, as social problems with dire consequences. Research suggests that crystal methamphetamine use leads to risky sexual ... -
"An exploration into children's and adolescents' perceptions of community violence"
Amos, Taryn (University of the Western Cape, 2009)This study ultimately aimed to explore children' and adolescents' perceptions of exposure to community violence. More specifically, the study investigated the meanings that adolescents assign to personal safety and security ... -
An exploratory study of the experiences of Black lesbian students in an institution of higher learning in the Western Cape-South Africa
Tati, Nomasango (University of the Western Cape, 2009)This study aims at exposing and challenging the effects of heterosexist assumptions that are prevalent in institutions of higher learning. It (study) further seeks to highlight and address the gaps that exist within the ... -
Hiv and Aids stigma, contact and indirect exposure to persons living with HIV amongst health care workers in Cape Town Metropole
Abrahams, Toni (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The appeal of Allport's Contact Hypothesis lies in the simplicity of its core principle, which holds that contact between different groups may serve to reduce prejudices. Contact needs to meet key conditions, i.e. equal ... -
The inevitability of us :exploring the risk and protective factors relating to the use and / or rejection of methamphetamine amongst youth in Manenberg
Swarts, Brigitte Stephanie (University of the Western Cape, 2009)This study presents a discursive journey with regard to the risk and protective factors confronting individuals who engage in methamphetamine use within the Manenberg area. Given that this journey requires a cautious and ... -
The influence of exposure to community violence on adolescents' sense of hope within a disadvantaged community in Cape Town
Issacs, Serena (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Violent crime has proven to have profound negative effects, particularly on those living within communities where violence is a dominant feature. The victims often tend to be adolescents, who, while striving for a better ... -
Levels of stress and coping strategies employed by Police Service Officers in Cape Town, South Africa
Paulsen, Robynn (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The purpose of the study was to investigate levels of occupational stress experienced by police officers and the strategies used to cope with stress. The study findings are based on a sample of 104 police officers from six ... -
The perceptions and experiences of violence on children in children's homes
Nkubungu, Pumza (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study aimed at looking at children's perceptions of violence, exploring the experiences on child violence and lastly perceptions of children about intervention strategies in children's homes. The participants were ... -
Perceptions of community leaders of the role sports participation in dealing with psychosocial problems amongst adolescent in a rual area
Benjamin, Heinrich Neil (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Participation in recreational and formal sports can play a vital role in enhancing adolescents' wellbeing. Research indicates that involvement in different forms of recreation and physical activities offer beneficial effects ... -
The perceptions of violence and its effects on the psychological well-being of primary school children
Lund, Claire Michelle (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The purpose of this research was to ascertain how children in lowrisk, middle to upper income areas perceive violence and their experience of it. It explores their exposure to violence and how this may affect their view ... -
The Relationships between Exposure to Community Violence and the Development of Psychopathology in Treatment-Seeking Adolescents in a Trauma Clinic in the Western Cape
Ngidi, Wendy Thabisile (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 ... -
School learner's perceptions of the factors that influence methamphetamine use in Manenberg
Rule, Candice (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 ... -
Socio-cultural influences in decision making involving sexual behaviour among adolescents in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
Ncitakalo, Nolusindiso (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 ...