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The Expanded Public Works programme: Opportunities and challenges for the ECD sector
(University of Johannesburg, 2007)The author reflects on the findings of a study commissioned by the Human Science Research Council (HSRC). A qualitative research methodology was used to explore the perceptions of service providers in the early ... -
Experiences and challenges faced by families dealing with delinquent children in Botswana
(Stellenbosch University, 2018)Sexual abuse is not being reported adequately. Teachers are in an ideal position to deal with and report sexual abuse, but they are not sufficiently trained in this regard. Therefore it was necessary to evaluate whether ... -
Experiences of adolescents who lost a parent to aids in the Western Cape, South Africa: a qualitative study
(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 ... -
Experiences of secondary trauma amongst spouses of emergency service personnel
(Stellenbosch University, 2017)South African emergency service personnel (ESP) regularly face traumatic, stressful and life-threatening situations which influences them physically, emotionally and psychologically. They are exposed to an unpredictable ... -
Experiences of social exclusion among young deaf adults influencing their beliefs and perceptions of HIV/AIDS
(Stellenbosch University, 2014)This paper reports on a Master's study whose aim was to capture the beliefs and perceptions of young deaf adults about HIV/AIDS in the Cape Metropole and surrounding areas. The study utilised the explorative, contextual ... -
Explaining migrant wages: the case of Zimbabwean day labourers in South Africa
(The Clute Institute, 2012)There has been an increasing inflow of migrants and refugees into South Africa during the last two decades. The origin of these migrants is mainly from South Africa’s long-established sources of migrant workers, including ... -
An exploration of community-based services and resources available to boost the capabilities of aids-orphaned adolescents and primary caregivers to achieve emotional and psychosocial wellbeing
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2023)Children and families affected by Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) often struggle to achieve their valuable goals due to experiences of stigma and discrimination, lack of socioeconomic support, and unattended grief ... -
An exploration of learning styles used by social work students: a systematic review
(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 exploratory study on day labourers in Elardus Park, Pretoria
(University of Stellenbosch., 2005)On Barnard Street, Elardus Park in Pretoria men are standing, raising a finger or miming a skill to attract the attention of potential employees. It is also common to see men swarm around a car, pointing to themselves in ... -
Exploring community perceptions of illegal dumping in Fisantekraal using participatory action research
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2022)We present the results from two interactive methodologies (interview and focus groups) that were used as part of a participatory action research (PAR) project to identify the reasons for and solutions to illegal dumping ... -
Exploring occupational therapy students' perceptions of spirituality in occupational therapy groups: a qualitative study
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)An exploratory-descriptive qualitative research approach explored occupational therapy students' perceptions of spirituality in occupational therapy groups during the group fieldwork process. Four focus group discussions ... -
Exploring participatory parity in higher education: Experiences of social work students
(Stellenbosch University, 2017)This study uses the principle of participatory parity (PP) espoused by Fraser (2008, 2009) for exploring social work students’ experiences of enabling and constraining factors in advancing their engagement with and involvement ... -
Exploring psychological well-being among South African mothers and children
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)INTRODUCTION: A review of the literature indicates a growing interest among researchers seeking to understand psychological well- being. However, relatively few studies on the subject have been conducted in South ... -
Exploring the potential health risks faced by waste pickers on landfills in South Africa: a A socio-ecological perspective
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019)Landfill and street waste pickers in South Africa are responsible for collecting substantial volumes of recyclable material, saving municipalities millions and contributing to a generally healthier and cleaner environment. ... -
Exploring the social function of congregations: Acommunity development approach to develop ‘hub-and-spill’ early childhood development centres
(AOSIS, 2019)This article reflects on the findings of a research study that investigated a community development project by CARITAS, a welfare organisation of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC). The said organisation, together with local ... -
Factors which enhance or hinder meeting the educational needs of autistic children in Western Cape province, South Africa: A parents’ perspective
(International Journal of Special Education, 2018)There is growing interest in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a result of the increasing prevalence rates, and because children with ASD find it particularly challenging to enter the educational system. The present study ... -
Familial needs: Comparing traditional and non-traditional families of public officials
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)BACKGROUND: Recognising traditional and non-traditional families in social policy is not sufficient if the policy implementation choices continue to accord more status to traditional families in comparison to non-traditional ... -
Family connectedness in families dealing with adolescents in conflict with the law
(Stellenbosch University, 2020)This article explored family connectedness and the way that families are dealing with adolescents in conflict with the law. Ten adolescents, ten family members, and five social workers constituted the sample for the study. ... -
Family functioning and satisfaction: A comparative study between hookah users and non-users
(African journal of primary health care & family medicine, 2019)BACKGROUND: Although there has been an exponential growth in hookah use on a global scale, research within the context of South Africa is very limited. While hookah use is known internationally to be a health and addiction ... -
Family functioning and stroke: Family members’ perspectives
(AOSIS, 2021)Stroke survivors often experience permanent or temporal physical and psychological stroke impairments. As a result, stroke survivors are often discharged to recover in their home environments and are cared for mostly by ...