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Children’s discursive constructions of the ‘self’
(Springer Verlag, 2017)
The ways in which children construct and assign meaning to the ‘self’ could have an impact on their social and emotional well-being, including their coping skills, relationship formation, and behaviour. Furthermore, a ...
Preadolescent psychological well-being: determining the association with maternal psychological control and family environment
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
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The family and parents could either provide protective factors or initiate vulnerability for children who are
exposed to a high-risk environment such as crime in a ...
The economic impact of NGOs on the well-being of extended households in Soweto
(UNISA Press, 2016)
Extended households, usually in the form of an elder or grandparent, have always
provided a safety net for orphaned children. However, the high rates of HIV (AIDS)
infection, unemployment and poverty have weakened their ...
Spiritual care – ‘A deeper immunity’ – A response to Covid-19 pandemic
(AOSIS, 2020)
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has presented unprecedented health challenges across
all strata in society throughout the world. The COVID experience has caused us to reflect on
quality of life, health and well-being ...
Personality and well-being in black and white South African emerging adults
(Termedia Publishing, 2017)
In the last ten years, the South African Personality Inventory
(SAPI) has been developed as an indigenous measurement
of personality for the multi-cultural environment of
South Africa. The aim of the SAPI is to assess ...
Mental health and physical activity: A COVID-19 viewpoint
(Bentham Open, 2021)
COVID-19, which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, has become a public health emergency across the globe. It is a
highly contagious disease, which elicits high levels of fear amongst the world ...
Happy in the informal economy? A case study of well-being among day labourers in South Africa
(Clute Institute, 2013)
Past research provided evidence of the negative effect that individual unemployment can have on subjective well-being. The persistent high levels of unemployment and poverty in South Africa have been well documented. Many ...
Learning profiles of social work students: Who are you and how should this influence my teaching?
(Stellenbosch University, 2015)
This qualitative study explores the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) of social work students on notions of students’ learning profile. Data were obtained from both student and staff participants on third year ...
An exploration into the impact of exposure to community violence and hope on children's perceptions of well-being: a South African perspective
(Springer, 2013)
The study aims to explore the relationship between exposure to community
violence, hope, and well-being. More specifically, the study aims to ascertain whether
hope is a stronger predictor of well-being than exposure to ...
A systematic review of the relationship between parenting styles and children’s physical activity
(Nova Publishers, 2014-10)
Physical activity is an important component of childhood that promotes health and well-being. Parents could play a pivotal role in children’s involvement in physical activity by means of their parenting style. The role of ...