Browsing Magister Artium - MA (Child and Family Studies) by Author "Erasmus, Charlene"
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Exploring male practitioners’ perceptions, experiences and challenges in early childhood development
Ntsukumbini, Vuyiseka (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Gender balance is a major area of interest within the field of social work studies. Many males who are interested in venturing into careers that are associated with early childhood development have been not offered enough ... -
Gender masculinities of present fathers: Perceptions, experiences and challenges of fathers living with children
Nanima, Barbara Rachel (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Fathers play a key role in the life of a child in a family. In South Africa, statistics indicate that 71% of children who have a male adult living in the family, only 36% live with their biological parents. This predicament ... -
Impact of maternal methamphetamine (“tik”) use on the cognitive development and school readiness of children in early childhood development: a systematic review
Willemse, Abigail (University of the Western Cape, 2023)Methamphetamine (MA) is one of the most used synthetic simulants globally and is reportedly the second most prevalent illicit drug. The abuse of methamphetamine among pregnant women is a growing problem worldwide. Exposure ... -
Perceptions, experiences and challenges of parents whose children are removed through a statutory process
Harris, Alfred (University of the Western Cape, 2020)The 2009 Save the Children, United Kingdom report indicated that eight million children worldwide find themselves in alternative placement. In terms of the statutory process, alternative placement of a child is when a child ... -
The phenomenon of absent fatherhood: Perceptions, experiences and challenges of absent fathers and adolescent children
Moila, Witness (University of the Western Cape, 2023)The escalating statistics of children who are growing up without the involvement of their fathers is a serious social problem not only in South Africa but globally. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) (2021) indicates that ... -
The perception of measures to reduce the push factors of juvenile crime in South African schools: A Case study of two schools
Matsilele, Justice (University of the Western Cape, 2018)The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (2000) emphasizes that all actions which pertains to children should be in their best interest and this includes the welfare of learners in schools. This study ...