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The prevalence of intimate partner violence in the family: a systematic review of the implications for adolescents in Africa
(Oxford University Press., 2013)
Background. Intimate partner violence (IPV) and its multiple effects are well documented in
Western research, but these are not adequately described in Africa. The effects of IPV on adolescent
health and well-being are ...
Does family structure matter? comparing the life goals and aspirations of learners in secondary schools
(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 ...
A descriptive study of the perceptions and behaviours of waterpipe use by university students in the Western Cape, South Africa
(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 ...
A generational exploration of coloured identity in post-apartheid South Africa: marching towards a new personhood
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
During the early history of South Africa, in what would become the Western Cape province, Europeans (from Dutch, German, French, and Portuguese) mixed racially and culturally with Cape slaves (from Indonesia, Sri Lanka, ...
Perceived childhood exposure to domestic violence: The risk for adult revictimisation
(UNISA, 2015)
The prevalence of domestic violence is described as pervasive with a majority of victims being
females and perpetrators being males. Often females who experienced domestic violence had
been previously exposed to family ...
The effect of family functioning and basic need satisfaction on decision-making styles of adolescents: a rural South African sample
(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 ...
Maternal parenting in single and two-parent families in South Africa from a child's perspective
(Society for Personality Research (Inc.), 2011)
Single mothers are often perceived and depicted as being ineffective parents in comparison to
their married counterparts, but this may not always be the case. A sample consisting of 245
children (72% in married mother ...
Facilitating community-based interprofessional education and collaborative practice in a health sciences faculty: student perceptions and experiences
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016)
BACKGROUND: Interprofessional education (IPE) aims at facilitating the collaborative practice of healthcare professionals. However, students have varied
experiences with IPE and the collaborative practice initiatives ...
Body image satisfaction among a sample of black female South African students
(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 ...
Relationship between student preparedness, learning experiences and agency: Perspectives from a South African university
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016)
One of the more discernible needs that challenges universities is addressing the level of preparedness of students entering the higher education
environment. Students expect to participate in active learning, while at the ...