Browsing by Author "Roman, Nicolette V."
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Adolescent goals and aspirations in search of psychological well-being: from the perspective of self-determination theory
Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette V.; Kerchhoff, Lynn Joy (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 ... -
An application of intervention mapping as a phased approach in developing a family-centred programme to reduce violence in the family
Ryan, Jill; Roman, Nicolette V. (Bentham Open, 2017)AIM: To describe the application of intervention mapping in the development of a family-centred approach to reduce violence in the family. METHODS: Development towards a family-centred approach is described, in which only ... -
Association between knowledge of child development and parenting: a systematic review
September, Shiron; Rich, Edna; Roman, Nicolette V. (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 ... -
Body image satisfaction among a sample of black female South African students
Mwaba, Kelvin; Roman, Nicolette V. (Society for Personality Research (Inc.), 2009)Numerous research studies have established a strong relationship between body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. As more and more young people in South Africa embrace Western values, the aspiration to attain the Western ... -
Challenges faced by unaccompanied minor-refugees in South Africa
Magqibelo, Lungile; September, Shiron; Roman, Nicolette V.; Londt, Marcel P. (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 ... -
Community-university partnership to enhance wellbeing of families: factors that sustain it
Roman, Nicolette V.; Rondganger, Carol; Frantz, Jose M. (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 ... -
A comparison of the relationship between parental efficacy and social support systems of single teen mothers across different family forms in South African low socioeconomic communities
Coert, Samantha L.; Adebiyi, Babatope O.; Roman, Nicolette V. (BCM, 2021)Teenage parenting is recognised as one of the greatest health and social problems in South Africa. Research in South Africa has shown that by the age of 18 years, more than 30% of teens have given birth at least once. Teen ... -
Conceptualisations of childhood in Namibia: new legislation versus public perception
Coomer, Rachel; Roman, Nicolette V.; Rich, Edna (University of the Western Cape, 2010)BACKGROUND: Namibia is in the process of developing new children's legislation. The aim of this research paper is to explore how the public conceptualisation of childhood in Namibia compares to provisions in the Child ... -
A cross-sectional descriptive study of occupational therapy students’ perceptions and attitudes towards spirituality and spiritual care in occupational therapy education
Mthembu, Thuli Godfrey; Roman, Nicolette V.; Wegner, Lisa (Springer, 2016)Spirituality and spiritual care both have received increased attention over the course of this past decade from different disciplines. However, for many years, in the occupational therapy profession, the importance of ... -
A descriptive study of the perceptions and behaviours of waterpipe use by university students in the Western Cape, South Africa
Daniels, Karin E.; Roman, Nicolette V. (BioMed Central, 2013)Background: Waterpipe smoking started as a cultural phenomenon but has become a social phenomenon. Hookah cafes are an increasingly popular venue for socializing. Studies suggest that waterpipe users perceive smoking the ... -
Developing a logic model of change for the determinants of parental nurturance in the first 1000 days: A mixed-method study protocol
Goldschmidt, Tessa; Adebiyi, Babatope O.; Roman, Nicolette V. (Public Library of Science, 2021)Parents play a key role in providing nurturance and nurturing care to their child during the first 1000 days which is important for optimal child development. Various factors have been found to influence parenting but ... -
The development of a familyresilience-strengthening programme for familiesin a South African rural community
Isaacs, Serena Ann; Roman, Nicolette V.; Savahl, Shazly (Wiley, 2018)The aim of this study was to develop a contextually based family resilience program. Also presented here is a literature review of family resilience interventions suggesting that these 3 processes are the basis for effective ... -
Does family structure matter? comparing the life goals and aspirations of learners in secondary schools
Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette V. (Education Association of South Africa, 2013)The aim of this study was to compare the goals and aspirations of learners from single- and two-parent families. The study used a quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional comparative group design. The sample ... -
Educators’ and students’ needs regarding teaching and learning strategies for integrating spirituality and spiritual care in occupational therapy education
Mthembu, Thuli G.; Wegner, Lisa; Roman, Nicolette V. (Sabinet, 2018)Spirituality and spiritual care are both generating considerable interest as part of holistic and client-centred approaches of the profession of Occupational Therapy. Concerns have been raised regarding the teaching and ... -
The effect of family functioning and basic need satisfaction on decision-making styles of adolescents: a rural South African sample
Roman, Nicolette V. (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Families are complex and diverse, but essentially are the cornerstone of society. There is very limited research regarding the role family functioning and basic psychological needs play in the decision-making styles of ... -
The effect of religion on parenting in order to guide parents in the way they parent: a systematic review
Petro, Mervyn Ronald; Rich, Edna; Erasmus, Charlene; Roman, Nicolette V. (Taylor & Francis, 2017)Religion has a growing influence on parenting, and there remains a need to understand the influence of religious values in order to inform parents, and other professional bodies, on how religious beliefs can influence ... -
The effects of parental monitoring and communication on adolescent substance use and risky sexual activity: A systematic review
Rayn, Jill; Roman, Nicolette V.; Okwany, Auma (Bentham Open, 2015)AIM: The aim of the systematic study was to determine the effect of parenting practices on adolescent risk behaviours such as substance use and sexual risk behaviour. METHOD: Quantitative research studies were systematically ... -
Experiences of adolescents who lost a parent to aids in the Western Cape, South Africa: a qualitative study
Somsetsu,; Erasmus, Charlene; Lukelelo, Nomvuyo; Roman, Nicolette V. (University of the Western Cape, 2015)BACKGROUND: AIDS related deaths of parents have resulted in large numbers of children being orphaned. Adolescence, a particularly vulnerable period in a child's developmental life is characterised by uncertainties, role ... -
An exploration of learning styles used by social work students: a systematic review
Frantz, Jose M.; Roman, Nicolette V.; de Jager, Mariana (UNISA Press, 2017)Social work educators are faced with the challenge of ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds are fully equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. However, to be effective social work educators, the educator ... -
An exploration of the family resilience needs of a rural community in South Africa: a sequential explanatory mixed methodological study design
Isaacs, Serena; Roman, Nicolette V.; Savahl, Shazly (Springer Verlag, 2017)The aim of the study is to identify and explore family resilience needs in a rural community in the West Coast region of South Africa. An explanatory mixed methodological sequential design was implemented. Firstly, ...