Browsing Magister Psychologiae - MPsych (Psychology) by Subject "Social support"
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An evaluation of the attitudes and understanding of HIV/AIDS that underpins the decision to comply or not comply with prenatal HIV/AIDS testing
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study aimed to explore the attitudes to HIV testing among a group of black, low socio-economic status pregnant women from Gugulethu, South Africa. The key research interest was to evaluate the attitudes and understandings ... -
Examining anxiety and social support in adults diagnosed with HIV or AIDS in a public health clinic in the Western Cape Province
(2010)Globally, and especially in Sub-Saharan Africa the advent of HIV and AIDS has created new inequalities within already challenged health care systems. Chronic illnesses have often been associated with increased prevalence ... -
Factors associated with retention and completion in substance abuse treatment among historically disadvantaged communities in Cape Town
(2009)Cape Town is suffering from high rates of alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems. Despite the need for effective treatment, there are insufficient AOD treatment facilities available, with barriers to AOD treatment being ... -
Investigating the relationship between fortitude and academic achievement in students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This research study employs a strengths perspective. This means that, instead of the traditional deficits or pathology-based approach of focusing on weaknesses, the focus is on positive outcomes. Fortitude, more specifically, ... -
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 ... -
Young adults' experiences of providing social support to a parent with alcohol abuse problems
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Supportive relationships have been found to be very beneficial for health and well-being. However, amongst alcohol dependent individuals, family support is often low, as alcohol abuse can pose a barrier between the individual ...