Browsing Magister Artium - MA (Child and Family Studies) by Issue Date
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Social workers in the transition of social welfare : A descriptive-dialogical enquiry
(University of the Western Cape, 1994)The time period of this study is the contemporary first half of the Nineties, a momentous time in the history of South Africa. The country is passing from apartheid (the "old" South Africa) to the hope of democracy (the ... -
A descriptive study of the teenagers against drug abuse programme as implemented at high schools in the Cape Metropolitan area
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)ln the Cape Metropolitan Area the drug industry has exploded, and the reality is that teenagers are the main target group of drug lords. TADA [eenagers Against Drug Abuse] is a prevention programme operating in high ... -
Social workers experiences of the implementation of a developmental social welfare approach: An qualitative exploratory study
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The White Paper for Social Welfare (1997) introduced a developmental social welfare approach. This document has been drawn up with the participation of key stakeholders in the welfare field. It was however social workers ... -
Exploring the subjective experience and the psychosocial interventions mothers utilise in managing a child presenting with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/Dyspraxia.
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Developmental Coordination Disorder, often also referred to as Dyspraxia, can be described as a marked impairment in the development of motor coordination affecting daily activities, in the absence of neurological or ... -
Family connectedness and families dealing with adolescents in conflict with the law
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Every human being has the need to be connected to another to ensure optimal development and progress in life. Adolescents, therefore, are connected to their parents and siblings, and need consistent interaction in their ... -
Home and day care centre environments' role in influencing children's behaviour during early childhood development
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Approximately 70% of children 0-6 years old worldwide are experiencing care between home and day care centre environments that is conceptualised as dual care. These two environments are entry points into early childhood ... -
A qualitative study exploring the experiences of Black South African vegetarians residing in the urban settings of Cape Town.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Vegetarianism is a growing global trend. Movie stars and world class athletes proudly brand themselves vegetarian. Apart from its health implications vegetarianism has been extensively studied as a social and psychological ... -
Adjustment of first year university students and the effect of a psychosocial intervention on their mental health and adjustment over an interrupted time series
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)First-year students face an array of challenges, ranging from financial, to academic and psychosocial problems. Research suggests that first-year students require student support structures to enable student retention. ... -
Exploring the experiences of abused woman and their participation in entrepreneurial skills training programmes as a tool for empowerment of the self and their families in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)South Africa as a country currently has the highest level of unemployment, as well as the utmost frequency of gender based violence perpetrated on women. This study explored how the use of an entrepreneurship development ... -
The role of a fathers' intervention group in the caregiving and involvement with their families
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The father-child relationship, either negative or positive, at any stage in the life of the child, has a profound and wide-ranging impact on the child that lasts a lifetime irrespective of culture or ethnic association. ... -
The perception of measures to reduce the push factors of juvenile crime in South African schools: A Case study of two schools
(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 ... -
The effect of parental involvement on the identity styles of adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Adolescence is a phase when youth engage in risk-taking behaviour, which could result in poor physical and psychological adjustment. Risk behaviour is a result of poor decision- making. Decision-making is associated with ... -
A comparison of the relationship between peer pressure and social acceptability among hookah-pipe users and non-users
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Hookah-pipe smoking escalated from being a cultural phenomenon to being a social phenomenon. Studies suggest that the hookah-pipe is a high-risk phenomenon which has become a highly acceptable social practice influenced ... -
The effects of the LEQ’s life skills domains as it relates to the engagement in health risk behaviour among grade 8 learners in a selected high school in Paarl
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Adolescence can be understood as the transitional period between childhood and adulthood. During adolescence individuals tend to experiment and discover who they are in terms of their unique social identity and are more ... -
Management of children with sexual behaviour problems, between the ages of five to nine years old, by educators and social workers
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The Management of children, younger than twelve years of age, who pose a risk to other children, remains complex and confusing. When their behaviour includes sexual aggression towards other children, ignorance about how ... -
An exploration of adolescent substance users and the parent-child relationship in Mitchell's Plain
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Adolescence is a stage in a young person's life between childhood and adulthood and is characterized by rapid, intensive life changes and adaptations. During this stage, the parentchild interaction is vital, as it helps ... -
The role of practitioners in early childhood development centres in shaping behaviour of children
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Early childhood centres play a profound role in shaping the behaviour of children. Research indicates that early childhood centres contribute to the holistic development of children, encompassing their motor, congnitive ... -
An exploration of the role of families in providing primary healthcare for children
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Families remain a major social support system that plays a key role in the provision of primary healthcare (PHC) for children, and this role is especially important as PHC would normally take place before a child is taken ... -
Exploring the experiences and challenges of food insecurity in child-headed households in Ingwavuma: A bio-ecological perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Child-headed households (CHHs) are a recent development that has become progressively noticeable not only in South Africa but also internationally. This phenomenon arose as a result of the death of parents or abandonment ... -
Exploring the perceptions, experiences and challenges of families after the father’s exposure to a fatherhood intervention programme
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Fathers have a valuable, nurturing role to play in the lives of their children. Although a father’s availability and time with his child is important, the quality of a father’s involvement with his child is however, the ...
