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Association between knowledge of child development and parenting: a systematic review
(Bentham Open, 2016)
BACKGROUND:
Parents who understand early child development are better informed on how to respond to children’s needs. They are also in a better
position to identify developmental delays as opposed to a parent with less ...
Adolescent goals and aspirations in search of psychological well-being: from the perspective of self-determination theory
(SAGE Publications, 2016)
According to self-determination theory, an individual’s goal content and the processes involved in goal setting often represent the status of the individual’s mental health and well-being. When examining the importance ...
Family structure and functioning: Influences on adolescents psychological needs, goals and aspirations in a South African setting
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)
This study aimed to determine the effects of family structure and functioning on basic psychological need fulfilment,
life goals and aspirations of adolescents in a South African setting. Participants were 457 adolescent ...
Community-university partnership to enhance wellbeing of families: factors that sustain it
(Unisa Press, 2016)
Universities have a civic responsibility to engage with communities to capacitate and develop for the purpose of health and wellbeing. Although service learning serves part of this purpose, there is an additional requirement ...
Hookah use: Could Families be a risk factor for future addiction?
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)
Research indicates that smoking a hookah has health and addiction risks. In substance abuse
research the family is often a protective factor in reducing youth substance use. However, this may not be the case for smoking ...
Health behaviour, decision making and perceived parenting: Are male and female learners significantly different?
(IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2016)
The study aimed to establish the perceived parenting styles, decision making styles and
engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviours of male and female learners in secondary schools in the Western Cape, South Africa. A ...
Hookah use: Could families be a risk factor for future addiction?
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)
Research indicates that smoking a hookah has health and addiction risks. In substance abuse research the family is often a protective factor in reducing youth substance use. However, this may not be the case for smoking a ...
How well are families doing? A description of family well-being in South Africa
(Chinese General Practice Press, 2016)
BACKGROUND: As a result of South Africa's unique socio-political history and diverse cultures,
the South African family is neither simple to describe nor easy to understand. The new family policy
strives to strengthen ...
Perceptions of parenting styles in South Africa: The effects of gender and ethnicity
(Cogent OA, 2016)
Parenting style is an area of research which is emerging in South Africa.
Previous research notes significant differences between ethnic groups in terms of
parenting. In a country as diverse as South Africa, which has ...
Challenges faced by unaccompanied minor-refugees in South Africa
(Stellenbosch University, 2016)
This qualitative study explored the experiences of unaccompanied minor-refugees from Zimbabwe to South Africa. Ten (10) participants, from a shelter in Limpopo Province, were selected using Purposive sampling. Five childcare ...