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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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Experiences of orphans and caregivers regarding services rendered by the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund of Namibia.
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Children are the future of any nation and they need to be well nurtured, protected, supported and directed to become responsible citizens and future leaders of a nation. A high number of children end up as orphans and ...
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 ...