Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Author "Bawa, Umesh"
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Aggression as a form of power with the incarceration of youth
Hendricks, Natasha (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis examined the use of aggression by youth in Pollsmoor Prison during incarceration. Though the incarceration of children and youth is a problem internationally, it is particularly problematic in South Africa where ... -
A case study examining the experiences of a methamphetamine addict and its impact on the family relationships
September, Roxanne (2008)The aims of this study were therefore to describe the personal experiences of a methamphetamine addict as well as the effects of this addiction on the family’s communication and problem-solving abilities. -
The effect of childhood trauma in the development of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence in individuals with social anxiety disorder
Simmons, Candice (2010)Increased rates of alcohol abuse and childhood trauma have been reported in previous studies of anxiety disorders, and social anxiety disorder (SAD) in particular. Yet the exact nature of this relationship remains unclear. ... -
The experiences of transgender female sex workers within their families, occupation and the health care system
Vickerman, Shelley Ann (University of the Western Cape, 2018)There is a dearth of scholarly literature surrounding transgender female sex workers (TFSW) within South Africa. Their voices are often marginalised and not adequately heard in the literature and in a society that generally ... -
An explorative study of the influence of gang violence on the cognitions and behaviors of adolescents in a specific community within the Western Cape
Davids, Alicia Edith (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The subculture of gang violence has become a most feared phenomenon in many povertystricken communities in South Africa and especially in the Western Cape. The gang violence that is prevalent in these communities affects ... -
Exploring attitudes of University students towards seeking psychological counselling
Lawrence, Michelle (2009)Student counselling services, typically located within a holistic developmental approach, aim to render comprehensive student services to service users in relation to their psychological, social,educational and spiritual ... -
Exploring the experiences of caregivers with a child receiving hospital treatment for a chronic illness
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The impact of blushing propensity on functional impairment in individuals with social anxiety disorder
Fell, Bryony (University of the Western cape, 2011)The propensity to blush is typical of many individuals with social anxiety disorder (SAD). SAD is also associated with significant disability or functional impairment. The relationship between SAD, blushing and functional ... -
An investigation into the patterns of child sexual abuse and victim-perpetrator relationships among survivors of child sexual abuse at a university
Kolbe, Cleophas (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The purpose of this study was to determine the extent, pattern and forms of child sexual abuse amongst university students; to investigate the degree of sexual coercion; to examine victim-perpetrator relationships; to ... -
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 phenomena of male on male rape among youth at a Juvenile youth care centre in the Western Cape
Peters, Fatima (2010)A concentration about issues important to the subpopulation of children in conflict with the law has received much more attention over the past few years. It is a known fact that within all male environments the likelihood ...