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Social resilience, structural vulnerability and capabilities in Genadendal, South Africa
(South African Academy for Science and the Arts, 2021)The town Genadendal or Genaal as it is called by the residents, is situated in the Western Cape, and was founded by the Moravian Church in 1837. The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences at the University of the Western ... -
Investigating the relationship between financial inclusion and poverty in South Africa
(Routledge, 2021)The literature on financial inclusion (FI) and poverty connections has received considerable attention, but there exists a scarcity of South African studies examining the relationship between FI and poverty. This study ... -
The responsibility of government and society towards social cohesion: A family perspective
(University of Pretoria, 2021)Social cohesion, the foundation that keeps society together, is influenced by various inter-related factors such as education social, cultural, religious, and business, among others. Current debates ... -
Precarious, more precarious, most precarious? The quality of life of waste pickers in the Karoo
(2021)Towns in the Karoo region currently offer few income-generating opportunities, resulting in people seeking informal waste-picking opportunities on the streets and landfills. This article aims to investigate the level ... -
Adolescents and substance abuse: The effects of substance abuse on parents and siblings
(Taylor & Francis Open Access, 2021)This study aimed to describe the adverse effects that adolescent substance abuse has on the levels of care giving and well-being of families. The researchers used a qualitative case study design which focused on an ... -
Horende moeders en vaders se benadering tot ouerskap van kinders met gehoorverlies
(Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, 2020)Navorsing toon dat 90% van kinders met gehoorverlies vir horende ouers gebore word (Cole & Flexer 2016; Lederberg, Schick & Spencer 2013). Hierdie ouers kan probleme ondervind om ’n effektiewe benadering tot die grootmaak ... -
Seasonal variations of transpiration efficiency coefficient of irrigated wheat
(Elsevier, 2021)Global diminishing water resources, especially due to climate change have serious impacts on evaporation (E) from the soil surface, transpiration (T) from plants (crops) and grain yield, which relates to water use efficiency ... -
A reflective view of the introduction of technologies in social work fieldwork modules within the South African context
(Kazan Federal University, 2021)The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to prepare students for emergency online learning and teaching. The blended-learning approach that includes online learning and teaching options in social work theoretical modules ... -
Policy requirements for the prevention and management of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in South Africa: A policy brief
(Frontiers Media, 2021)This policy brief is aimed to guide policymakers in developing a comprehensive and multi-sectoral policy for the prevention and management of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). FASD is a leading source of non-genetic ... -
A mixed methods evaluation of the largescale implementation of a school- and community-based parenting program to reduce violence against children in Tanzania: a study protocol
(Springer Nature, 2021)Despite the rapid dissemination of parenting programs aiming to reduce and prevent violence against children (VAC) worldwide, there is limited knowledge about and evidence of the implementation of these programs at scale. ... -
Social work 4.0? The fourth industrial revolution and social work education: A South African perspective
(Stellenbosch University, 2021)The First and Second Industrial Revolutions created significant disruptions in the social life and economic activities of human societies globally. Traditionally, social work practice has had a strong “face-to-face” foundation. ... -
A model to understand HIV-related stigma and the psychosocial well-being of children orphaned by AIDS: a theory generative approach
(Taylor & Francis Open Access, 2021)HIV-related stigma has negatively impacted the psychosocial well-being of children who have been orphaned by AIDS-related causes. Response to reducing stigma and ensuring child wellbeing is hindered by the limited ... -
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 ... -
Authentic African community development practices in a diverse society: A transdisciplinary approach
(AOSIS, 2021)The South African people continuously engage in social actions characterised by intolerance, pointing to frustrations and disillusionment in a post-apartheid era. A need to find creative ways to engage diverse communities ... -
Youths in gangs on the Cape Flats: If not gangs, then what?
(Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)Gangs are social groups within geographical territories that use symbols, verbal and non-verbal communication to express their belonging to the group, and resort to crime to exercise power and control over the territory ... -
Household waste management practices and challenges in a rural remote town in the hantam municipality in the Northern Cape, South Africa
(MDPI, 2021)Waste management in rural areas poses a major challenge to local governments in developing countries. Municipalities face limited budgets and obstacles with the collection of waste, as well as a lack of proper equipment, ... -
A holistic interdisciplinary approach towards environmental justice and youth empowerment
(AOSIS, 2021)South African youth is described as marginalised and vulnerable because of, amongst others, high unemployment rates, a lack of access to opportunities and environmental degradation that threatens their and future ... -
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. ... -
Enabling factors for the existence of waste pickers: A systematic review
(Stellenbosch University, 2016)The paper reports on a systematic review research process to determine the enabling factors for waste pickers to operate in the informal economy in South Africa. Twenty-eight South African journal articles, theses and ... -
Day labor, informality and vulnerability in South Africa and the United States
(Emerald, 2014)The purpose of this paper is to compare conditions in informal day-labor markets in South Africa and the USA to better understand the nature of worker vulnerabilities in this market, as well as the economic conditions ...
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