Family members’ perspectives on strengthening adherence to treatment for adult persons with a bipolar mood disorder
- Authors: Lambert, Sarah Catherine
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Psychiatric social work , Mental illness -- Treatment Manic-depressive illness -- Treatment Family counseling
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22497 , vital:29980
- Description: Family members play an important role in supporting and strengthening treatment adherence for persons with a bipolar mood disorder (BMD). Although BMD can be effectively managed on medication and with psychotherapy, treatment non-adherence is widespread; resulting in detrimental consequences for the person and the family. The purpose of this study was to enhance an understanding of how treatment adherence from a family member’s perspective could be strengthened. The theoretical framework was a combination of strengths-perspective and Family Systems Theory. This qualitative study was embedded in an exploratory-descriptive and contextual research design, and employed a non-probability, purposive sampling technique. Thirteen resident family members of adults diagnosed with a BMD were recruited as participants. The family members were adult, male or female of any ethnicity, and responsible for co-managing the treatment of the person. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants and a thematic data analysis method was employed. The four themes that emerged from the data analysis include family members’ descriptions and experiences of treatment adherence and non-adherence, family members’ perspectives of general systemic factors that enhance and inhibit adherence to treatment, family members’ roles, strategies and coping mechanisms relating to the person’s treatment adherence, and family members’ suggestions on promoting treatment adherence. Data verification methods were used to ensure trustworthiness of the study. This research informs appropriate practice interventions to families that are active partners in co-managing the treatment of bipolar mood disorder.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Lambert, Sarah Catherine
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Psychiatric social work , Mental illness -- Treatment Manic-depressive illness -- Treatment Family counseling
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22497 , vital:29980
- Description: Family members play an important role in supporting and strengthening treatment adherence for persons with a bipolar mood disorder (BMD). Although BMD can be effectively managed on medication and with psychotherapy, treatment non-adherence is widespread; resulting in detrimental consequences for the person and the family. The purpose of this study was to enhance an understanding of how treatment adherence from a family member’s perspective could be strengthened. The theoretical framework was a combination of strengths-perspective and Family Systems Theory. This qualitative study was embedded in an exploratory-descriptive and contextual research design, and employed a non-probability, purposive sampling technique. Thirteen resident family members of adults diagnosed with a BMD were recruited as participants. The family members were adult, male or female of any ethnicity, and responsible for co-managing the treatment of the person. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants and a thematic data analysis method was employed. The four themes that emerged from the data analysis include family members’ descriptions and experiences of treatment adherence and non-adherence, family members’ perspectives of general systemic factors that enhance and inhibit adherence to treatment, family members’ roles, strategies and coping mechanisms relating to the person’s treatment adherence, and family members’ suggestions on promoting treatment adherence. Data verification methods were used to ensure trustworthiness of the study. This research informs appropriate practice interventions to families that are active partners in co-managing the treatment of bipolar mood disorder.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Foreign aid and social development in Burundi
- Authors: Burarame, Yvette
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Economic assistance -- Burundi , Burundi -- Economic conditions
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/23559 , vital:30580
- Description: This study scrutinized foreign aid and social development in Burundi. It analysed the relationship between the amount of foreign aid received and enrolment in basic education in Burundi, the relationship between the amount of foreign aid and educational equality in Burundi, the relationship between the amount of foreign aid and the teaching and learning process in Burundi and finally explored the problems in basic education that need solutions. This study made use of various related literature on social development, basic education and foreign aid. It mainly scrutinised literature on basic education in Burundi. This study used a case study research design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. A quantitative approach was used to quantify the effectiveness of foreign aid on social development, while a qualitative approach was adopted to descriptively explain the events linking the findings to the objectives of the study. Thirty six respondents from the provincial education administration office were interviewed and observed and document analysis was performed. These were the main instruments for data collection. This study found that despite incoming foreign aid, the gender issues affecting education were not addressed, residents from marginalised areas had not adequately accessed foreign aid and net development assistance in Burundi was affected by politics, preventing a number of areas from benefitting. It also highlights shortages in school learning materials, late disbursement of education funds and civil conflict, among others. This study recommended the incorporation of government ministries and departments in donor-funded projects to reduce stand-alone projects, to emphasise project monitoring and evaluation, to emphasise mutual accountability and to encourage donor support for national educational priorities, to work on joint and coordinated analysis and missions, to address gender disparities and finally, to separate national politics from foreign aid projects and agencies.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Burarame, Yvette
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Economic assistance -- Burundi , Burundi -- Economic conditions
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/23559 , vital:30580
- Description: This study scrutinized foreign aid and social development in Burundi. It analysed the relationship between the amount of foreign aid received and enrolment in basic education in Burundi, the relationship between the amount of foreign aid and educational equality in Burundi, the relationship between the amount of foreign aid and the teaching and learning process in Burundi and finally explored the problems in basic education that need solutions. This study made use of various related literature on social development, basic education and foreign aid. It mainly scrutinised literature on basic education in Burundi. This study used a case study research design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. A quantitative approach was used to quantify the effectiveness of foreign aid on social development, while a qualitative approach was adopted to descriptively explain the events linking the findings to the objectives of the study. Thirty six respondents from the provincial education administration office were interviewed and observed and document analysis was performed. These were the main instruments for data collection. This study found that despite incoming foreign aid, the gender issues affecting education were not addressed, residents from marginalised areas had not adequately accessed foreign aid and net development assistance in Burundi was affected by politics, preventing a number of areas from benefitting. It also highlights shortages in school learning materials, late disbursement of education funds and civil conflict, among others. This study recommended the incorporation of government ministries and departments in donor-funded projects to reduce stand-alone projects, to emphasise project monitoring and evaluation, to emphasise mutual accountability and to encourage donor support for national educational priorities, to work on joint and coordinated analysis and missions, to address gender disparities and finally, to separate national politics from foreign aid projects and agencies.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Foreign volunteers and their contribution towards development of South African children
- Authors: Strohmeier, Carina
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Volunteers -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- 21st century , Volunteer workers in social service -- South Africa Community projects -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Community empowerment -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Community development -- South Africa Non-governmental organizations -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/35255 , vital:33687
- Description: Governments of developing countries often struggle to deliver necessary services to their people. Therefore, international and local NGOs often get involved and establish projects that assist communities and vulnerable populations. As many local NGOs often lack capacity and financial resources, they require support from volunteers. The volunteers are often people from the Western world who are willing to come and work on projects. As they often serve in projects that deal with education or early childhood development, it is important to assess and analyse their contribution on the projects, and especially their contribution to the development and progress of the children they work with. This research assesses the skills and experiences of the volunteers and if and how they can contribute to the development of vulnerable children in South Africa. It is important to analyse the contributions of the volunteers to ensure that the children get what they need to reach their full developmental potential. To get a better understanding of what volunteers contribute to their projects, and especially the children they work with, the researcher conducted semi-structured interviews with people that work with volunteers, as well as with volunteers themselves, in and around Port Elizabeth. This research has found that the contribution of volunteers depends on the project they are serving, as well as on the skills and experience they have, and on the time, they are willing to contribute. Most of the projects studied did not depend on the support from the volunteers, but more on the money and awareness that they bring, which supports their daily work. The research also highlights the negative impact of the volunteers on the NGOs and projects they serve, which makes it important to create a better approach in how to deal with the increasing number of volunteers coming to South Africa from abroad. The research shows that what is needed is better screening of the volunteers by the NGOs, a proper preparation phase for the volunteers, and a better matching of the skills and experiences of the volunteers to what the NGOs and projects need to achieve their aims and objectives.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Strohmeier, Carina
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Volunteers -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- 21st century , Volunteer workers in social service -- South Africa Community projects -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Community empowerment -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Community development -- South Africa Non-governmental organizations -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/35255 , vital:33687
- Description: Governments of developing countries often struggle to deliver necessary services to their people. Therefore, international and local NGOs often get involved and establish projects that assist communities and vulnerable populations. As many local NGOs often lack capacity and financial resources, they require support from volunteers. The volunteers are often people from the Western world who are willing to come and work on projects. As they often serve in projects that deal with education or early childhood development, it is important to assess and analyse their contribution on the projects, and especially their contribution to the development and progress of the children they work with. This research assesses the skills and experiences of the volunteers and if and how they can contribute to the development of vulnerable children in South Africa. It is important to analyse the contributions of the volunteers to ensure that the children get what they need to reach their full developmental potential. To get a better understanding of what volunteers contribute to their projects, and especially the children they work with, the researcher conducted semi-structured interviews with people that work with volunteers, as well as with volunteers themselves, in and around Port Elizabeth. This research has found that the contribution of volunteers depends on the project they are serving, as well as on the skills and experience they have, and on the time, they are willing to contribute. Most of the projects studied did not depend on the support from the volunteers, but more on the money and awareness that they bring, which supports their daily work. The research also highlights the negative impact of the volunteers on the NGOs and projects they serve, which makes it important to create a better approach in how to deal with the increasing number of volunteers coming to South Africa from abroad. The research shows that what is needed is better screening of the volunteers by the NGOs, a proper preparation phase for the volunteers, and a better matching of the skills and experiences of the volunteers to what the NGOs and projects need to achieve their aims and objectives.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Funding challenges for infrastructure development in Knysna Municipality
- Authors: Kalawe, Chumisa
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Infrastructure (Economics) -- South Africa -- Knysna , Local government -- South Africa -- Knysna Municipal finance -- South Africa -- Knysna
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22299 , vital:29941
- Description: Municipalities are the sphere of government closest to the people. Local government is mandated to deliver the majority of basic services. One of the key advances of the 1996 Constitution was the granting of autonomy to local government. In the new democratic disposition, a municipality is afforded the right to govern autonomously with regard to the local affairs of the community. The context of the research is Knysna Municipal area and its ageing and inadequate infrastructure. Tourism is one of the key drivers of Knysna’s economy and this industry provides job opportunities for labourers, non-skilled and skilled people. Adequate infrastructure is crucial for tourism and local economic development. Over the years Greater Knysna has been faced with an infrastructure challenge. The most affected area is water followed by roads infrastructure. The discussion in this research focuses on funding challenges and how funding could be sourced and allocated to improve the ageing and inadequate infrastructure in the town. The theoretical base that underpins this research centres around relevant local government legislation, local government revenue trends, public finance investments, government fiscal sustainability and local economic development and skills shortages. A quantitative research method was chosen for this study. The data collected in this study revealed that the Knysna municipality is faced with serious infrastructure challenges due to various reasons, such as (not limited to), funding problems, poor planning, lack of political will and population growth. In conclusion, this paper contributes to the existing body of knowledge in the field and was the first study of this nature conducted for the Knysna Municipality.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Kalawe, Chumisa
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Infrastructure (Economics) -- South Africa -- Knysna , Local government -- South Africa -- Knysna Municipal finance -- South Africa -- Knysna
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22299 , vital:29941
- Description: Municipalities are the sphere of government closest to the people. Local government is mandated to deliver the majority of basic services. One of the key advances of the 1996 Constitution was the granting of autonomy to local government. In the new democratic disposition, a municipality is afforded the right to govern autonomously with regard to the local affairs of the community. The context of the research is Knysna Municipal area and its ageing and inadequate infrastructure. Tourism is one of the key drivers of Knysna’s economy and this industry provides job opportunities for labourers, non-skilled and skilled people. Adequate infrastructure is crucial for tourism and local economic development. Over the years Greater Knysna has been faced with an infrastructure challenge. The most affected area is water followed by roads infrastructure. The discussion in this research focuses on funding challenges and how funding could be sourced and allocated to improve the ageing and inadequate infrastructure in the town. The theoretical base that underpins this research centres around relevant local government legislation, local government revenue trends, public finance investments, government fiscal sustainability and local economic development and skills shortages. A quantitative research method was chosen for this study. The data collected in this study revealed that the Knysna municipality is faced with serious infrastructure challenges due to various reasons, such as (not limited to), funding problems, poor planning, lack of political will and population growth. In conclusion, this paper contributes to the existing body of knowledge in the field and was the first study of this nature conducted for the Knysna Municipality.
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- Date Issued: 2018
High school learners’ experiences and perceptions of school-based peer-led substance use prevention programmes
- Authors: Chanshi, Judie Chinyama
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: High school students -- Substance use -- South Africa -- Attitudes , Substance abuse -- Prevention -- Research -- South Africa High school students -- Substance use -- South Africa -- Prevention Group counseling -- Substance use -- Prevention
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/21812 , vital:29781
- Description: There is great concern about substance use among high school learners locally and globally. Adolescents are considered to be a high-risk population as their developmental stage generally renders them more susceptible to peer influence. It is for this reason that school based peer-led substance use prevention programs are considered to be a logical intervention aimed at reducing the onset of adolescent substance use. This study was motivated by inadequate information available regarding learners‟ experiences with school-based substance use prevention programmes and their effectiveness. This was a qualitative study that was exploratory, descriptive and contextual in nature. A non-probability, purposive sampling technique was administered to grade 8-11 learners aged 13-16 who have been recipients of school-based, peer-led substance use prevention programmes for a minimum of two consecutive years. The collection of data entailed individual interviews using semi-structured interview guide and focus group discussions. Data was collected until point of saturation was achieved, and analysed using Tesch‟s thematic data analysis. The credibility of the research process and the findings was enhanced by employing a variety of data verification strategies. It is anticipated that this research contributes to a better understanding of how school-based, peer-led substance use prevention programmes can be tailored to the needs of high school learners.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Chanshi, Judie Chinyama
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: High school students -- Substance use -- South Africa -- Attitudes , Substance abuse -- Prevention -- Research -- South Africa High school students -- Substance use -- South Africa -- Prevention Group counseling -- Substance use -- Prevention
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/21812 , vital:29781
- Description: There is great concern about substance use among high school learners locally and globally. Adolescents are considered to be a high-risk population as their developmental stage generally renders them more susceptible to peer influence. It is for this reason that school based peer-led substance use prevention programs are considered to be a logical intervention aimed at reducing the onset of adolescent substance use. This study was motivated by inadequate information available regarding learners‟ experiences with school-based substance use prevention programmes and their effectiveness. This was a qualitative study that was exploratory, descriptive and contextual in nature. A non-probability, purposive sampling technique was administered to grade 8-11 learners aged 13-16 who have been recipients of school-based, peer-led substance use prevention programmes for a minimum of two consecutive years. The collection of data entailed individual interviews using semi-structured interview guide and focus group discussions. Data was collected until point of saturation was achieved, and analysed using Tesch‟s thematic data analysis. The credibility of the research process and the findings was enhanced by employing a variety of data verification strategies. It is anticipated that this research contributes to a better understanding of how school-based, peer-led substance use prevention programmes can be tailored to the needs of high school learners.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Integrated development planning as a poverty alleviation tool
- Nonyukela, Siphokazi Constance
- Authors: Nonyukela, Siphokazi Constance
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Poverty -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Community development -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Rural poor -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Local government -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/19070 , vital:28770
- Description: This research paper has explored the role of Integrated Development Planning (IDP) as a poverty alleviation tool in Koukamma Municipality. The National Development Plan (2011) outlines that political democracy cannot flourish if most of the people of South Africa are still faced with poverty. The plan further states that the current democratic government should proactively prioritise finding plans to eliminate poverty for the people of South Africa. It is a national framework for development, and elimination of poverty and reduction of inequality are its main objectives. Its success will be measured by the degree to which the lives and opportunities of the poorest people of South Africa are transformed in a sustainable manner. Thus, the use of IDP in municipalities is a legislative requirement through the Local Government Systems Act 32 of 2000 and Sections 152/3 of the South African Constitution of 1996. The IDP also ensures that municipalities implement and assess the impact of their developmental programmes and poverty alleviation projects on the objectives of sustainable development. In this study an interview was held with the Municipal Manager of the municipality who is the champion of the IDP which contains poverty alleviation projects, in order to assess their successes and challenges. There were also questionnaires handed out to a sample of the community to assess their satisfaction with the implementation of the IDP and to highlight the socio-economic conditions of the population.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Nonyukela, Siphokazi Constance
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Poverty -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Community development -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Rural poor -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Local government -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/19070 , vital:28770
- Description: This research paper has explored the role of Integrated Development Planning (IDP) as a poverty alleviation tool in Koukamma Municipality. The National Development Plan (2011) outlines that political democracy cannot flourish if most of the people of South Africa are still faced with poverty. The plan further states that the current democratic government should proactively prioritise finding plans to eliminate poverty for the people of South Africa. It is a national framework for development, and elimination of poverty and reduction of inequality are its main objectives. Its success will be measured by the degree to which the lives and opportunities of the poorest people of South Africa are transformed in a sustainable manner. Thus, the use of IDP in municipalities is a legislative requirement through the Local Government Systems Act 32 of 2000 and Sections 152/3 of the South African Constitution of 1996. The IDP also ensures that municipalities implement and assess the impact of their developmental programmes and poverty alleviation projects on the objectives of sustainable development. In this study an interview was held with the Municipal Manager of the municipality who is the champion of the IDP which contains poverty alleviation projects, in order to assess their successes and challenges. There were also questionnaires handed out to a sample of the community to assess their satisfaction with the implementation of the IDP and to highlight the socio-economic conditions of the population.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Job satisfaction of community pharmacists in Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Barendse, Denver
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Job satisfaction -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Pharmacy -- Practice -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Pharmacists -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/23880 , vital:30638
- Description: Job satisfaction and motivation play an important role in job retention and increased productivity of pharmacists which in turn improves pharmaceutical care performance. Pharmacies in Port Elizabeth have an increased pharmacist shortage and many community or retail pharmacies must overcome challenges to retain pharmacists. The study was quantitative in nature. A descriptive and exploratory approach was used. The research objective was to conduct a questionnaire survey of pharmacists working in community pharmacies in Port Elizabeth to assess the levels of job satisfaction and report the findings with recommendations to management. A modified Job Descriptive Index questionnaire was used to determine the level of job satisfaction. The variables used to determine the level of satisfaction was job content, monetary remuneration, promotion, co-workers, and supervision. Retention strategies was used to determine effective strategies managers can use to retain pharmacists. Positive and negative aspects of community pharmacy was also determined. A total of 48 pharmacies were approached by the researcher, 27 questionnaires were distributed to eligible participants which met the inclusion criteria and 23 questionnaires was returned, thus giving a response rate of 85%. It was observed that job satisfaction was positive in areas of job experience or content, customer interaction, interpersonal relationship with co-workers and supervision. The areas of job dissatisfaction were monetary remuneration and promotional opportunities. The retention strategies which received the most effective score were competitive financial packages (87%) and personal development (86%). The means of the retention strategies were high and even closer to 5 which indicated the “most effective” score. The pharmacists were not satisfied with monetary remuneration, promotion, recognition and performance appraisal provided by the organisations. The pharmacists are feeling over burden towards the workload. Management in this regard should pay attention to findings.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Barendse, Denver
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Job satisfaction -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Pharmacy -- Practice -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Pharmacists -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/23880 , vital:30638
- Description: Job satisfaction and motivation play an important role in job retention and increased productivity of pharmacists which in turn improves pharmaceutical care performance. Pharmacies in Port Elizabeth have an increased pharmacist shortage and many community or retail pharmacies must overcome challenges to retain pharmacists. The study was quantitative in nature. A descriptive and exploratory approach was used. The research objective was to conduct a questionnaire survey of pharmacists working in community pharmacies in Port Elizabeth to assess the levels of job satisfaction and report the findings with recommendations to management. A modified Job Descriptive Index questionnaire was used to determine the level of job satisfaction. The variables used to determine the level of satisfaction was job content, monetary remuneration, promotion, co-workers, and supervision. Retention strategies was used to determine effective strategies managers can use to retain pharmacists. Positive and negative aspects of community pharmacy was also determined. A total of 48 pharmacies were approached by the researcher, 27 questionnaires were distributed to eligible participants which met the inclusion criteria and 23 questionnaires was returned, thus giving a response rate of 85%. It was observed that job satisfaction was positive in areas of job experience or content, customer interaction, interpersonal relationship with co-workers and supervision. The areas of job dissatisfaction were monetary remuneration and promotional opportunities. The retention strategies which received the most effective score were competitive financial packages (87%) and personal development (86%). The means of the retention strategies were high and even closer to 5 which indicated the “most effective” score. The pharmacists were not satisfied with monetary remuneration, promotion, recognition and performance appraisal provided by the organisations. The pharmacists are feeling over burden towards the workload. Management in this regard should pay attention to findings.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Livelihood strategies of airport valley community in Nelson Mandela Bay
- Authors: Kungune, Tamara
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Poverty -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality , Sustainable development -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Community development -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30972 , vital:31242
- Description: Poverty is one of the major problems facing South Africa. It is seen as a multidimensional concept alluded to several causes. Poverty is more prone in South Africa’s townships that are found in the periphery of cities, due to the country’s history of racial segregation. This research dissertation presents livelihood strategies of Airport Valley community in Nelson Mandela Bay. People in this community suffer from a combination of linked problems such as unemployment, poor skills, low income, poor housing, high crime environment and bad health to mention a few. Data collection was accomplished through questionnaires and observations. The results revealed that households in Airport Valley depend mostly on government social grants and are engaged in activities that do not pay decent salaries. A high percentage of energetic men and women of working age are either underemployed or unemployed. People in this community have access to a variety of assets including human capital which is constituted by the quantity and quality of labour available, education, skills and health of the household members.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Kungune, Tamara
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Poverty -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality , Sustainable development -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Community development -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30972 , vital:31242
- Description: Poverty is one of the major problems facing South Africa. It is seen as a multidimensional concept alluded to several causes. Poverty is more prone in South Africa’s townships that are found in the periphery of cities, due to the country’s history of racial segregation. This research dissertation presents livelihood strategies of Airport Valley community in Nelson Mandela Bay. People in this community suffer from a combination of linked problems such as unemployment, poor skills, low income, poor housing, high crime environment and bad health to mention a few. Data collection was accomplished through questionnaires and observations. The results revealed that households in Airport Valley depend mostly on government social grants and are engaged in activities that do not pay decent salaries. A high percentage of energetic men and women of working age are either underemployed or unemployed. People in this community have access to a variety of assets including human capital which is constituted by the quantity and quality of labour available, education, skills and health of the household members.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Mature South African students’ perceptions of their transition experiences into and from university education
- Authors: Zietsman, Louis Frederick
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Adult college students -- South Africa , Adult education -- South Africa , Education, Higher -- South Africa , Continuing education -- South Africa , Universities and colleges -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/36126 , vital:33896
- Description: Mature students and their experience of tertiary education is an area of career psychology in which there is currently a lack of research. In particular, little published data related to the transition experience of mature students into and from tertiary education is available internationally and there is even less literature examining these students within the African and South African context. This study contributes to psychology‟s broad body of knowledge as it explores the perceptions of previously employed final year South African students on their transition experience into and from tertiary education. The researcher utilised a qualitative research approach. A non-probability purposive sampling strategy was employed and semi-structured interviews were conducted with five participants. All participants were considered to be mature students in their final year of university study. Interviews were conducted until data saturation was reached. The data obtained was subjected to thematic content analysis using Tesch‟s model. Lincoln and Guba‟s model was used to assess the trustworthiness of the data obtained. The findings revealed several factors influencing mature students‟ entry or re-entry into tertiary education. Participants‟ experience of tertiary education was enriching on both a personal/career level and participants were confident in their abilities. Furthermore, it was found that transition towards a new career starts during their tertiary study and that relying on experiences of their previous job aided them in their transition from tertiary education to new career. Limitations of the study, recommendations for further research and contributions of the research were identified.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Zietsman, Louis Frederick
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Adult college students -- South Africa , Adult education -- South Africa , Education, Higher -- South Africa , Continuing education -- South Africa , Universities and colleges -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/36126 , vital:33896
- Description: Mature students and their experience of tertiary education is an area of career psychology in which there is currently a lack of research. In particular, little published data related to the transition experience of mature students into and from tertiary education is available internationally and there is even less literature examining these students within the African and South African context. This study contributes to psychology‟s broad body of knowledge as it explores the perceptions of previously employed final year South African students on their transition experience into and from tertiary education. The researcher utilised a qualitative research approach. A non-probability purposive sampling strategy was employed and semi-structured interviews were conducted with five participants. All participants were considered to be mature students in their final year of university study. Interviews were conducted until data saturation was reached. The data obtained was subjected to thematic content analysis using Tesch‟s model. Lincoln and Guba‟s model was used to assess the trustworthiness of the data obtained. The findings revealed several factors influencing mature students‟ entry or re-entry into tertiary education. Participants‟ experience of tertiary education was enriching on both a personal/career level and participants were confident in their abilities. Furthermore, it was found that transition towards a new career starts during their tertiary study and that relying on experiences of their previous job aided them in their transition from tertiary education to new career. Limitations of the study, recommendations for further research and contributions of the research were identified.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Media monitoring as a measurement tool in government communication within the Eastern Cape Province: a case study of the office of the premier
- Authors: Petela, Ayanda
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Mass media -- South Africa , Communication in politics Communication -- South Africa Information services -- Government policy -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/23219 , vital:30462
- Description: Media monitoring is an important aspect of the government communication process because through it the communications practitioner is able to identify issues and trends which may affect the organisation. The study explores media monitoring as a government communication tool. This research aims to analyse the media monitoring practices of the Eastern Cape Office of the Premier and, determine how the media monitoring reports are utilised. In the Eastern Cape, the Office of the Premier’s Provincial Communications Unit takes the lead in conducting media monitoring for all the provincial government departments, as part of its oversight role. Employing qualitative data collection methods, the study was able to examine and dissect the media monitoring activities of the Office of the Premier, out of which emerged rich data. Data was classified according to themes and recommendations were made towards improving of media monitoring and analysis for the provincial communications unit responsible for media monitoring in the Office of the Premier.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Petela, Ayanda
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Mass media -- South Africa , Communication in politics Communication -- South Africa Information services -- Government policy -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/23219 , vital:30462
- Description: Media monitoring is an important aspect of the government communication process because through it the communications practitioner is able to identify issues and trends which may affect the organisation. The study explores media monitoring as a government communication tool. This research aims to analyse the media monitoring practices of the Eastern Cape Office of the Premier and, determine how the media monitoring reports are utilised. In the Eastern Cape, the Office of the Premier’s Provincial Communications Unit takes the lead in conducting media monitoring for all the provincial government departments, as part of its oversight role. Employing qualitative data collection methods, the study was able to examine and dissect the media monitoring activities of the Office of the Premier, out of which emerged rich data. Data was classified according to themes and recommendations were made towards improving of media monitoring and analysis for the provincial communications unit responsible for media monitoring in the Office of the Premier.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Midwives’ knowledge of the basic antenatal care (BANC) approach in healthcare facilities in the Central Karoo District
- Authors: Jonkers, Roselien
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Pregnant women -- Health and hygiene , Hospitals -- Maternity services -- South Africa Maternal health services Midwifery -- South Africa Primary health care -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30562 , vital:30961
- Description: In South Africa, the main causes of maternal and neonatal deaths are related to challenges of the healthcare system. Quality antenatal care is an essential component in the fight against maternal and neonatal deaths. Hence, South Africa introduced the basic antenatal care (BANC) approach to augment the existing antenatal care system. However, BANC does not appear to be operating optimally throughout the country. Healthcare facilities in the Central Karoo District do not appear to be utilising it effectively. The aim of the study was to explore and describe the knowledge of midwives of the BANC approach in healthcare facilities of the Central Karoo District. A quantitative, explorative, descriptive, and contextual design was used to explore and describe midwives’ knowledge of the BANC approach in healthcare facilities in the Central Karoo District. For the purposes of this study the researcher used a census approach (all-inclusive sampling) since the population was small. All midwives working in Central Karoo District healthcare facilities, who met the inclusion criteria, were asked to participate in the study. There were a total of 71 midwives, and 16 healthcare facilities in the Central Karoo District. The sample was drawn from 10 healthcare facilities and four hospitals that were implementing BANC services. Altogether 54 midwives participated in the study. The midwives’ knowledge of the BANC approach was tested through a questionnaire. To enhance reliability, the researcher made use of a pilot study to eliminate unclear items, and to moderate the degree of difficulty of the questionnaire. The questionnaire was piloted on seven midwives in order to ensure that the data collection instrument was reliable and valid. The following ethical considerations, based on the Belmont Report, were followed throughout the research process: beneficence, justice and respect for persons. The majority of antenatal care is delivered by midwives at the primary healthcare facilities. It is thus critical that midwives have the required knowledge to function independently without the support of a doctor, and are able to refer to the next level iii of care when required. Such knowledge may lead to an early detection of abnormal clinical signs which could in turn improve the pregnancy outcome of pregnant women. This study suggests that the provision of BANC services to pregnant women may not be correctly implemented because many midwives’ appear to lack knowledge of certain aspects of the BANC approach. Based on the study’s results it was evident that there is a need for BANC training to be conducted and monitored at the health facilities in the Central Karoo.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Jonkers, Roselien
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Pregnant women -- Health and hygiene , Hospitals -- Maternity services -- South Africa Maternal health services Midwifery -- South Africa Primary health care -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30562 , vital:30961
- Description: In South Africa, the main causes of maternal and neonatal deaths are related to challenges of the healthcare system. Quality antenatal care is an essential component in the fight against maternal and neonatal deaths. Hence, South Africa introduced the basic antenatal care (BANC) approach to augment the existing antenatal care system. However, BANC does not appear to be operating optimally throughout the country. Healthcare facilities in the Central Karoo District do not appear to be utilising it effectively. The aim of the study was to explore and describe the knowledge of midwives of the BANC approach in healthcare facilities of the Central Karoo District. A quantitative, explorative, descriptive, and contextual design was used to explore and describe midwives’ knowledge of the BANC approach in healthcare facilities in the Central Karoo District. For the purposes of this study the researcher used a census approach (all-inclusive sampling) since the population was small. All midwives working in Central Karoo District healthcare facilities, who met the inclusion criteria, were asked to participate in the study. There were a total of 71 midwives, and 16 healthcare facilities in the Central Karoo District. The sample was drawn from 10 healthcare facilities and four hospitals that were implementing BANC services. Altogether 54 midwives participated in the study. The midwives’ knowledge of the BANC approach was tested through a questionnaire. To enhance reliability, the researcher made use of a pilot study to eliminate unclear items, and to moderate the degree of difficulty of the questionnaire. The questionnaire was piloted on seven midwives in order to ensure that the data collection instrument was reliable and valid. The following ethical considerations, based on the Belmont Report, were followed throughout the research process: beneficence, justice and respect for persons. The majority of antenatal care is delivered by midwives at the primary healthcare facilities. It is thus critical that midwives have the required knowledge to function independently without the support of a doctor, and are able to refer to the next level iii of care when required. Such knowledge may lead to an early detection of abnormal clinical signs which could in turn improve the pregnancy outcome of pregnant women. This study suggests that the provision of BANC services to pregnant women may not be correctly implemented because many midwives’ appear to lack knowledge of certain aspects of the BANC approach. Based on the study’s results it was evident that there is a need for BANC training to be conducted and monitored at the health facilities in the Central Karoo.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Moral individualism in South African emerging adults
- Authors: Geddie, Alison Sarah
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Moral development -- South Africa , Corporate culture -- South Africa -- Psychological aspects Business ethics -- South Africa Young adults -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22145 , vital:29854
- Description: The intention of this study was to explore moral individualism in South African emerging adults. This was done by examining emerging adults’ ability to identify moral issue, the propensity for moral individualism among emerging adults, identifying moral individualism’s impact on emerging adult’s moral judgments of others and exploring future implications of moral individualism for organisations. This was a qualitative study and data was obtained by conducting focus group discussions. Four focus groups of five to seven people were conducted. Twenty participants participated in total and these groups were conducted until data saturation was reached. These focus groups consisted of prospective professionals studying towards a qualification. There individuals were between the ages of eighteen and twenty-three. Data collected from these focus groups was analysed using thematic analysis. The findings of this study suggest that, although participants exhibit elements of moral individualism, many of their views, specifically views on moral judgements of others, do not align with the framework presented by moral individualism. This suggests that although individual moral frameworks play a role in how individuals interact with organisations, this is not done from a moral individualist frame work.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Geddie, Alison Sarah
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Moral development -- South Africa , Corporate culture -- South Africa -- Psychological aspects Business ethics -- South Africa Young adults -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22145 , vital:29854
- Description: The intention of this study was to explore moral individualism in South African emerging adults. This was done by examining emerging adults’ ability to identify moral issue, the propensity for moral individualism among emerging adults, identifying moral individualism’s impact on emerging adult’s moral judgments of others and exploring future implications of moral individualism for organisations. This was a qualitative study and data was obtained by conducting focus group discussions. Four focus groups of five to seven people were conducted. Twenty participants participated in total and these groups were conducted until data saturation was reached. These focus groups consisted of prospective professionals studying towards a qualification. There individuals were between the ages of eighteen and twenty-three. Data collected from these focus groups was analysed using thematic analysis. The findings of this study suggest that, although participants exhibit elements of moral individualism, many of their views, specifically views on moral judgements of others, do not align with the framework presented by moral individualism. This suggests that although individual moral frameworks play a role in how individuals interact with organisations, this is not done from a moral individualist frame work.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Perceived organisational support and well-being: the mediating effect of psychological capital
- Authors: Roemer, Anja
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Positive psychology , Psychology, Applied Organizational behavior Well-being
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/23283 , vital:30513
- Description: The field of Positive Psychology focuses on the strengths and positive capacities of human beings and investigates how mental well-being can be actively enhanced. Analysis of those factors influencing employee well-being constitutes a valuable approach for research purposes. Based on the Job Demands-Resources Theory and the Conservation of Resources Theory, it was assumed that Perceived Organisational Support (POS) and the higher-order construct of Psychological Capital (PsyCap), consisting of the facets of self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience, are all resources that can contribute to a sense of greater well-being for employees. It was proposed that POS fuels the capacity of PsyCap, which can then result in an accumulation of resources leading to enhanced well-being. It was therefore hypothesised that the positive capacity of PsyCap would mediate the relationship between POS and well-being. A non-experimental, cross-sectional design using convenience and snowball sampling via personal contacts and social media was utilised. A research sample of 159 South African participants who completed an online survey was thus recruited. The respective constructs were assessed by means of the Survey of Perceived Organisational Support (SPOS), the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24), and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS). All measures revealed excellent reliability. The SPOS and the WEMWBS were found to be valid after minor construct modifications had been made. The four-factor structure of the PCQ-24 could not be validated due to high inter-correlations between the subscales. Each subscale, however, was shown to be valid. The results of the statistical analysis indicate that POS, PsyCap and well-being are positively correlated with each other. Hierarchical regression analyses, structural equation modelling, and bootstrapping revealed that PsyCap fully mediates the relationship between POS and well-being. This implies that organisations can contribute to a greater sense of well-being in their employees by systematically enhancing their PsyCap through the offer of support structures.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Roemer, Anja
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Positive psychology , Psychology, Applied Organizational behavior Well-being
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/23283 , vital:30513
- Description: The field of Positive Psychology focuses on the strengths and positive capacities of human beings and investigates how mental well-being can be actively enhanced. Analysis of those factors influencing employee well-being constitutes a valuable approach for research purposes. Based on the Job Demands-Resources Theory and the Conservation of Resources Theory, it was assumed that Perceived Organisational Support (POS) and the higher-order construct of Psychological Capital (PsyCap), consisting of the facets of self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience, are all resources that can contribute to a sense of greater well-being for employees. It was proposed that POS fuels the capacity of PsyCap, which can then result in an accumulation of resources leading to enhanced well-being. It was therefore hypothesised that the positive capacity of PsyCap would mediate the relationship between POS and well-being. A non-experimental, cross-sectional design using convenience and snowball sampling via personal contacts and social media was utilised. A research sample of 159 South African participants who completed an online survey was thus recruited. The respective constructs were assessed by means of the Survey of Perceived Organisational Support (SPOS), the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24), and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS). All measures revealed excellent reliability. The SPOS and the WEMWBS were found to be valid after minor construct modifications had been made. The four-factor structure of the PCQ-24 could not be validated due to high inter-correlations between the subscales. Each subscale, however, was shown to be valid. The results of the statistical analysis indicate that POS, PsyCap and well-being are positively correlated with each other. Hierarchical regression analyses, structural equation modelling, and bootstrapping revealed that PsyCap fully mediates the relationship between POS and well-being. This implies that organisations can contribute to a greater sense of well-being in their employees by systematically enhancing their PsyCap through the offer of support structures.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Perceptions of the long-term influence of an imago getting the love you want couples workshop on relationship satisfaction
- Authors: Webber, Lyndsay
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Couples -- Psychology , Love -- Problems, exercises, etc. Man-woman relationships -- Problems, exercises, etc. , Imago relationship therapy
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/35863 , vital:33854
- Description: Through the facilitation of semi-structured interviews, the primary aim of this study was to explore and describe couples’ experience of an imago getting the love you want (GTLYW) workshop and their perceptions of its long-term influence on relationship satisfaction three years post-workshop. in order to achieve this research aim, an interpretive paradigm, with a qualitative exploratory-descriptive approach and design, was selected. non-probability purposive sampling was utilised to select participants, and braun and clarke’s (2006) six-stage model of thematic analysis was employed to analyse transcripts, with the use of lincoln and guba’s (1985) model of trustworthiness to verify the findings. the findings indicate that the GTLYW workshop does produce positive results that include long-term improvements in romantic relationships. main themes that emerged include: participants’ experience of the workshop, participants’ description of the influence of the workshop, influence on other relationships, and perceived long-term impact.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Webber, Lyndsay
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Couples -- Psychology , Love -- Problems, exercises, etc. Man-woman relationships -- Problems, exercises, etc. , Imago relationship therapy
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/35863 , vital:33854
- Description: Through the facilitation of semi-structured interviews, the primary aim of this study was to explore and describe couples’ experience of an imago getting the love you want (GTLYW) workshop and their perceptions of its long-term influence on relationship satisfaction three years post-workshop. in order to achieve this research aim, an interpretive paradigm, with a qualitative exploratory-descriptive approach and design, was selected. non-probability purposive sampling was utilised to select participants, and braun and clarke’s (2006) six-stage model of thematic analysis was employed to analyse transcripts, with the use of lincoln and guba’s (1985) model of trustworthiness to verify the findings. the findings indicate that the GTLYW workshop does produce positive results that include long-term improvements in romantic relationships. main themes that emerged include: participants’ experience of the workshop, participants’ description of the influence of the workshop, influence on other relationships, and perceived long-term impact.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Perpetrators’ perspective of the psychological factors contributing to racially-motivated hate crimes in South Africa
- Authors: Heyneke, Wilmie
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Hate crimes -- South Africa , Racism -- South Africa Violence -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30072 , vital:30817
- Description: This study set out to explore and understand racially-motivated hate crimes from the psychological and emotional standpoint of the individual who perpetrated them. The focus on the perpetrator was essential given that most research conducted on hate crimes have honed in on the elements concerning the victims. By virtue of its focus, the study offered a perpetrator’s perspective, providing a more holistic understanding of hate crimes in South Africa. Such information could be used to develop violence interventions in order to help prevent future hate crimes. A qualitative research design was used and constructionist grounded theory employed as the research tool. The sample consisted of five individuals currently imprisoned in the Eastern Cape. Data was obtained through semi-structured interviews and journal entries. Supportive data was obtained from official prison documents. The findings from this study guided the formulation of the frustration deconstruction theory (FDT), the theory generated in this study. FDT indicates that the link between historically and socially constructed negative racial cognition and emotion may find expression through violence, which can be labelled as hate crimes. Interventions aimed at deconstructing the motives that underpin hate can result in positive behaviour. The findings of this study contribute to an understanding of the nuances that define and characterise the perpetrators of racially-motivated hate crimes in the South African context. The research is a valuable contribution to the field of hate crimes as it provides evidence of the psychological and emotional underpinning of hate crimes.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Heyneke, Wilmie
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Hate crimes -- South Africa , Racism -- South Africa Violence -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30072 , vital:30817
- Description: This study set out to explore and understand racially-motivated hate crimes from the psychological and emotional standpoint of the individual who perpetrated them. The focus on the perpetrator was essential given that most research conducted on hate crimes have honed in on the elements concerning the victims. By virtue of its focus, the study offered a perpetrator’s perspective, providing a more holistic understanding of hate crimes in South Africa. Such information could be used to develop violence interventions in order to help prevent future hate crimes. A qualitative research design was used and constructionist grounded theory employed as the research tool. The sample consisted of five individuals currently imprisoned in the Eastern Cape. Data was obtained through semi-structured interviews and journal entries. Supportive data was obtained from official prison documents. The findings from this study guided the formulation of the frustration deconstruction theory (FDT), the theory generated in this study. FDT indicates that the link between historically and socially constructed negative racial cognition and emotion may find expression through violence, which can be labelled as hate crimes. Interventions aimed at deconstructing the motives that underpin hate can result in positive behaviour. The findings of this study contribute to an understanding of the nuances that define and characterise the perpetrators of racially-motivated hate crimes in the South African context. The research is a valuable contribution to the field of hate crimes as it provides evidence of the psychological and emotional underpinning of hate crimes.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Physical fitness profile of primary schoolchildren from lower socio-economic communities in Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Smith, Danielle
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Physical fitness , Exercise -- Physiological aspects Sports -- Psychological aspects Malnutrition -- Physiological aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/35491 , vital:33740
- Description: The aim of this study was to measure the physical fitness status of primary schoolchildren from lower socio-economic areas in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. A total of 915 schoolchildren (n=462 boys and n=453 girls), aged 8-to-11-years from eight government schools participated in this study. These included four schools from the Northern Areas (previously reserved for Coloured individuals) and four schools from the Township Areas (previously reserved for Black African individuals). Measurements included weight, height, skinfolds, sit-and-reach, grip strength, standing broad jump and the 20 m shuttle run test. Results showed that girls had higher body fat percentage values than boys (p<.0005). Children of Black African ethnicity were taller and heavier (p<.0005), with higher body fat percentages and body mass index results (p<.0005) than Coloured children (excluding the 8-year-old age group). Children attending Northern Areas schools presented with higher frequencies of underweight, stunting and thinness (p<.0005), than children from Township Area schools who presented with a higher prevalence of overweight and obesity (p<.0005). In relation to physical fitness, boys presented with higher values (p<.0005) for all components, except for flexibility; in which girls performed better (p<.0005). The composite fitness score revealed that boys, Black African children and children from Township Area schools performed better (p<.0005) than Coloured children and children attending Northern Area schools, respectively. Furthermore, children categorised as overweight and obese presented with lower VO2max values than their thin and normal weight peers. Overall, findings revealed that the physical fitness status of children from these disadvantaged areas were not satisfactory. In addition, distinct geographical and ethnic differences were identified.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Smith, Danielle
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Physical fitness , Exercise -- Physiological aspects Sports -- Psychological aspects Malnutrition -- Physiological aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/35491 , vital:33740
- Description: The aim of this study was to measure the physical fitness status of primary schoolchildren from lower socio-economic areas in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. A total of 915 schoolchildren (n=462 boys and n=453 girls), aged 8-to-11-years from eight government schools participated in this study. These included four schools from the Northern Areas (previously reserved for Coloured individuals) and four schools from the Township Areas (previously reserved for Black African individuals). Measurements included weight, height, skinfolds, sit-and-reach, grip strength, standing broad jump and the 20 m shuttle run test. Results showed that girls had higher body fat percentage values than boys (p<.0005). Children of Black African ethnicity were taller and heavier (p<.0005), with higher body fat percentages and body mass index results (p<.0005) than Coloured children (excluding the 8-year-old age group). Children attending Northern Areas schools presented with higher frequencies of underweight, stunting and thinness (p<.0005), than children from Township Area schools who presented with a higher prevalence of overweight and obesity (p<.0005). In relation to physical fitness, boys presented with higher values (p<.0005) for all components, except for flexibility; in which girls performed better (p<.0005). The composite fitness score revealed that boys, Black African children and children from Township Area schools performed better (p<.0005) than Coloured children and children attending Northern Area schools, respectively. Furthermore, children categorised as overweight and obese presented with lower VO2max values than their thin and normal weight peers. Overall, findings revealed that the physical fitness status of children from these disadvantaged areas were not satisfactory. In addition, distinct geographical and ethnic differences were identified.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Plight of small-scale citrus farmers in Ngqushwa and Addo, Eastern Cape
- Authors: Mdingi, Chulumanco
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Farmers -- South Africa -- Peddie , Farms, Small -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Agriculture -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Agriculture and state -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22714 , vital:30066
- Description: During colonial and Apartheid regimes, blacks were limited to only being subsistence and labourers of white commercial farmers, and this contributed to inequality between the two race groups. White commercial farmers were significantly supported by the previous regimes through research, finance and machinery. However, the new government has proven to have failed in properly coordinated support programmes to small-scale black farmers leading into compromised livelihoods and vulnerability. This is a qualitative study that used semi-structured interviews for data gathering with nine small-scale citrus farmers from Ngqushwa and Addo. The key findings of the study showed that small-scale citrus farmers have difficulty with accessing finance for expansion. These farmers have no other sources of income; they solely depend on the sale of their produce to make a living. Access to land still remains a challenge, thus limiting their aspirations of expansion. Access to lucrative markets is dependent on forming relationships with established white marketing and export agencies. The government programmes that some of these farmers took part in left them vulnerable due to the abrupt stopping of the rollout before the stipulated term ended. The poor coordination of the limited support that relevant institutions provide has emerged as a key factor that threatens the livelihoods of small-scale farmers.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Mdingi, Chulumanco
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Farmers -- South Africa -- Peddie , Farms, Small -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Agriculture -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Agriculture and state -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22714 , vital:30066
- Description: During colonial and Apartheid regimes, blacks were limited to only being subsistence and labourers of white commercial farmers, and this contributed to inequality between the two race groups. White commercial farmers were significantly supported by the previous regimes through research, finance and machinery. However, the new government has proven to have failed in properly coordinated support programmes to small-scale black farmers leading into compromised livelihoods and vulnerability. This is a qualitative study that used semi-structured interviews for data gathering with nine small-scale citrus farmers from Ngqushwa and Addo. The key findings of the study showed that small-scale citrus farmers have difficulty with accessing finance for expansion. These farmers have no other sources of income; they solely depend on the sale of their produce to make a living. Access to land still remains a challenge, thus limiting their aspirations of expansion. Access to lucrative markets is dependent on forming relationships with established white marketing and export agencies. The government programmes that some of these farmers took part in left them vulnerable due to the abrupt stopping of the rollout before the stipulated term ended. The poor coordination of the limited support that relevant institutions provide has emerged as a key factor that threatens the livelihoods of small-scale farmers.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Portfolio of original compositions
- Authors: Nabal, Ruhan
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Composition (Music) , Music -- South Africa , Piano music , Marimba music
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/45569 , vital:38671
- Description: This Orchestral Suite was inspired by the art illustrations fromBrian Froud’s book ‘Good Faeries Bad Faeries’, where each piece in the suite represents a drawing from his book, portraying three good faeries and three bad and is in many ways a tone poem. Each piece calls for different orchestration to create individual colour to make each piece unique. Permission was not consented to include the drawings. The line-up is as follows: I. Waters of Wisdom – Overture to the faerie realm (good) II. The Thoughts of the Melancholic Faerie – She contemplates of past and present (bad) III. A Banshee Passing – the idea of death as coming unknowingly and going quietly (bad) IV. Introduction to Faerie Lilu – clearing the mist V. The Faerie Lilu – the provocateur of restlessness – she inspires wild dreams, lost fantasies and gives artists their sparks of genius (bad) VI. A Cluster of Hedgerow Pixies – They are very mischievous – in a (good) way. VII. The Dance of the Oboe Faerie – a Finale (good). While he dances, he also sings of the faerie realm. A number of composers inspired me to pursue such a work, and firstly G. Holst has left his mark on me. The first and sixth movement was inspired by the ‘Planets’. The fifth movement is actually in homage to the French composer Frank Martin with the composition ‘Petite symphonie’ where he displays the piano and harpsichord – as I have done. The second and third movements are attempts to portray film music, such as composers H. Zimmerman and D.Elfman. The last movement has many neo-classical elements displayed and I. Stravinsky had a notable influence on this piece. All the composers mentioned here have contributed in more than one piece at some point in time. The theme of the work, the magical theme, always makes me reminisce my childhood where I would in amazement wonder about my grandmothers glorious garden in search of all that is magical, and composing this took me back to that time of innocent, child-like wonder
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Nabal, Ruhan
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Composition (Music) , Music -- South Africa , Piano music , Marimba music
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/45569 , vital:38671
- Description: This Orchestral Suite was inspired by the art illustrations fromBrian Froud’s book ‘Good Faeries Bad Faeries’, where each piece in the suite represents a drawing from his book, portraying three good faeries and three bad and is in many ways a tone poem. Each piece calls for different orchestration to create individual colour to make each piece unique. Permission was not consented to include the drawings. The line-up is as follows: I. Waters of Wisdom – Overture to the faerie realm (good) II. The Thoughts of the Melancholic Faerie – She contemplates of past and present (bad) III. A Banshee Passing – the idea of death as coming unknowingly and going quietly (bad) IV. Introduction to Faerie Lilu – clearing the mist V. The Faerie Lilu – the provocateur of restlessness – she inspires wild dreams, lost fantasies and gives artists their sparks of genius (bad) VI. A Cluster of Hedgerow Pixies – They are very mischievous – in a (good) way. VII. The Dance of the Oboe Faerie – a Finale (good). While he dances, he also sings of the faerie realm. A number of composers inspired me to pursue such a work, and firstly G. Holst has left his mark on me. The first and sixth movement was inspired by the ‘Planets’. The fifth movement is actually in homage to the French composer Frank Martin with the composition ‘Petite symphonie’ where he displays the piano and harpsichord – as I have done. The second and third movements are attempts to portray film music, such as composers H. Zimmerman and D.Elfman. The last movement has many neo-classical elements displayed and I. Stravinsky had a notable influence on this piece. All the composers mentioned here have contributed in more than one piece at some point in time. The theme of the work, the magical theme, always makes me reminisce my childhood where I would in amazement wonder about my grandmothers glorious garden in search of all that is magical, and composing this took me back to that time of innocent, child-like wonder
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- Date Issued: 2018
Problems of competence and equivalence in the translation of Sesotho home language workbooks for the intermediate phase in the Department of Basic Education
- Authors: Hlapisi, Kefuoe Cricolia
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Sotho language -- Study and teaching (Primary) Sotho language --Grammar Sotho language
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22321 , vital:29943
- Description: The objective of this research is to investigate the problems of competence and equivalence in the translation of Sesotho Home Language (SHL) workbooks for the Intermediate Phase in the South African Department of Basic Education (SADBE). Their main objective is to develop leaners’ language skills. These workbooks were originally in English Home Language and were translated into SHL. However, the flouting of Sesotho language grammatical rules, errors and mistakes in these SHL workbooks are failing to fulfil the main objective of “language skills development”. This study uses the qualitative research method and has done a random collection of data from Terms 1 and 2, all referred to as Book 1. The random collection is meant to enhance the reliability and validity of the data that is further enhanced by an analysis of similar data collected from each Book 1 of Grades 4 to 6. Some of the findings include language errors and mistakes that include the use of a foreign language, non-equivalence between the source language and the target language, failure to understand the context in which lexical items are used and evidence of linguistic incompetence in Sesotho. Suggestions are made on how to improve this situation in order to fulfill the objectives that are envisaged by the SADBE. KAKARETSO Sepheo sa dipatlisiso tsena ke ho etsa diphuputso tse tebileng ka boiphihlelo ba ho fana ka phetolelo ya dibuka tsa tshebetso tsa Puo ya Lapeng ya Sesotho (PLS) le ho fana ka moelelo o tshwanang wa phetolelo Mokgahlelong wa ba Hare, Lefapheng la Thuto ya Motheo Afrika la Borwa (LTMA). Sepheo sa tsona se ka sehlohong ke ho ntlafatsa bokgoni ba baithuti puong. Dibuka tsena sethathong di ne di ngotswe ka Puo ya Sekgowa ya Lapeng mme tsa fetolelwa ho PLS. Leha ho le jwalo, ho kwekwetla melao ya kerama ya Sesotho le diphoso tse dibukeng tsena tsa tshebetso tsa PLS di entse hore di hlolehe ho phethahatsa morero wa ho “ntlafatsa bokgoni ba ntlafatso ya puo”. Thuto ena ya dipatlisiso e sebedisitse dipatlisiso tse sebetsang ka boleng mme ho bile ho sebedisitswe le pokeletso ya dintlha ka mokgwa o sa lateleng tsela e ikgethileng dibukeng tsa Kotara ya 1 le Tsohle di tsebahaditswe e le Buka ya Kgetho ena ya dintlha ka mokgwa o sa lateleng tsela e ikgethileng, e etseditswe ho matlafatsa botshepehi le bonnete ba dintlha mme ya boela ya matlafatswa ke tshekatsheko ya dintlha tse tshwanang tse bokeletsweng Bukeng ka nngwe ya 1 Kereiting ya. ho isa ho Tse ding tsa tse fumanehileng dipatlisisong di kenyeletsa diphoso tse amang tshebediso ya pou ya baditjhaba, ho fapana ha moelelo pakeng tsa puo e fetolelwang le eo ho fetolelwang ho yona, ho hloka bokgoni ba kutlwisiso ya boemo boo mantswe a sebedisitsweng ho bona le bopaki ba tlhokeho ya bokgoni ba kutlwisiso e tebileng ya puo ya Sesotho. Ditlhahiso di entswe ka moo ho ka ntlafatswang maemo ana e le ho phethahatsa sepheo se neng se reruwe ke LTMA.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Hlapisi, Kefuoe Cricolia
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Sotho language -- Study and teaching (Primary) Sotho language --Grammar Sotho language
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22321 , vital:29943
- Description: The objective of this research is to investigate the problems of competence and equivalence in the translation of Sesotho Home Language (SHL) workbooks for the Intermediate Phase in the South African Department of Basic Education (SADBE). Their main objective is to develop leaners’ language skills. These workbooks were originally in English Home Language and were translated into SHL. However, the flouting of Sesotho language grammatical rules, errors and mistakes in these SHL workbooks are failing to fulfil the main objective of “language skills development”. This study uses the qualitative research method and has done a random collection of data from Terms 1 and 2, all referred to as Book 1. The random collection is meant to enhance the reliability and validity of the data that is further enhanced by an analysis of similar data collected from each Book 1 of Grades 4 to 6. Some of the findings include language errors and mistakes that include the use of a foreign language, non-equivalence between the source language and the target language, failure to understand the context in which lexical items are used and evidence of linguistic incompetence in Sesotho. Suggestions are made on how to improve this situation in order to fulfill the objectives that are envisaged by the SADBE. KAKARETSO Sepheo sa dipatlisiso tsena ke ho etsa diphuputso tse tebileng ka boiphihlelo ba ho fana ka phetolelo ya dibuka tsa tshebetso tsa Puo ya Lapeng ya Sesotho (PLS) le ho fana ka moelelo o tshwanang wa phetolelo Mokgahlelong wa ba Hare, Lefapheng la Thuto ya Motheo Afrika la Borwa (LTMA). Sepheo sa tsona se ka sehlohong ke ho ntlafatsa bokgoni ba baithuti puong. Dibuka tsena sethathong di ne di ngotswe ka Puo ya Sekgowa ya Lapeng mme tsa fetolelwa ho PLS. Leha ho le jwalo, ho kwekwetla melao ya kerama ya Sesotho le diphoso tse dibukeng tsena tsa tshebetso tsa PLS di entse hore di hlolehe ho phethahatsa morero wa ho “ntlafatsa bokgoni ba ntlafatso ya puo”. Thuto ena ya dipatlisiso e sebedisitse dipatlisiso tse sebetsang ka boleng mme ho bile ho sebedisitswe le pokeletso ya dintlha ka mokgwa o sa lateleng tsela e ikgethileng dibukeng tsa Kotara ya 1 le Tsohle di tsebahaditswe e le Buka ya Kgetho ena ya dintlha ka mokgwa o sa lateleng tsela e ikgethileng, e etseditswe ho matlafatsa botshepehi le bonnete ba dintlha mme ya boela ya matlafatswa ke tshekatsheko ya dintlha tse tshwanang tse bokeletsweng Bukeng ka nngwe ya 1 Kereiting ya. ho isa ho Tse ding tsa tse fumanehileng dipatlisisong di kenyeletsa diphoso tse amang tshebediso ya pou ya baditjhaba, ho fapana ha moelelo pakeng tsa puo e fetolelwang le eo ho fetolelwang ho yona, ho hloka bokgoni ba kutlwisiso ya boemo boo mantswe a sebedisitsweng ho bona le bopaki ba tlhokeho ya bokgoni ba kutlwisiso e tebileng ya puo ya Sesotho. Ditlhahiso di entswe ka moo ho ka ntlafatswang maemo ana e le ho phethahatsa sepheo se neng se reruwe ke LTMA.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Public employment services in the Department of Labour
- Authors: Pupuma, Taba
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Public service employment -- South Africa , Employee-management relations in government -- South Africa Unemployment -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22990 , vital:30290
- Description: Employment and unemployment levels and trends are crucial in assisting any government to track the performance of its economy and measure the level of success of its macroeconomic strategies. Studies conducted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have placed South Africa amongst the countries that have the highest levels of unemployment in the world and reports by Statistics South Africa indicate an increase in unemployment levels every year. The Department of Labour’s (DoL) mandate is driven by the overall Government Service Delivery Outcome, which talks about improving the quality and accessibility of labour market services to contribute to decent employment through inclusive growth. This research study was prompted by the fact that the South African Government, in its pursuit to fight unemployment through the DoL, has established Public Employment Services (PES). This is ‘Programme 3’ of the Department of Labour. The primary function of the Public Employment Services directorate in the DoL is to register unemployed and under-employed employment seekers with the aim of integrating them into the labour market. The service equips the employment seekers registered on the DoL Employment Services of South Africa data base with employment counselling and matches them with opportunities brought to the DoL by employers. The aim of the research was to investigate the role of Public Employment Services programmes at the DoL in alleviating unemployment by guiding employment seekers registered on the department’s employment services of South Africa (ESSA) database to secure employment. The research adopted an interpretivist paradigm as it aimed to investigate the reality and understand it within its context. It uncovered the context of the reality associated with the research by closely perusing data from three regional offices in the Gauteng Provincial Office with specific reference to the City of Tshwane. The study utilised document analysis and a desktop review of existing secondary data relating to the implementation of PES in the DoL. This included relevant and available information in the form of books, academic journals, policy documents, legislation, annual performance reports, strategic plans, media reports, minutes of PES branch meetings and PES Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The study uncovered a number of challenges that prevented PES programmes from fully achieving their intended goal of alleviating unemployment, particularly in the study area of Tshwane. These include information and communications technology (ICT) challenges, human resource limitations, non-alignment with legislation, non-uniformity in following the SOPs, lack of commitment by the DoL to market the service in order to attract employers to use it to source employees. The research revealed that PES has the potential to alleviate unemployment. The DoL needs to focus on the system and on devising strategies to fix the ICT as a top priority, as most of the challenges noted in PES stem from the poor performance of the system.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Pupuma, Taba
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Public service employment -- South Africa , Employee-management relations in government -- South Africa Unemployment -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22990 , vital:30290
- Description: Employment and unemployment levels and trends are crucial in assisting any government to track the performance of its economy and measure the level of success of its macroeconomic strategies. Studies conducted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have placed South Africa amongst the countries that have the highest levels of unemployment in the world and reports by Statistics South Africa indicate an increase in unemployment levels every year. The Department of Labour’s (DoL) mandate is driven by the overall Government Service Delivery Outcome, which talks about improving the quality and accessibility of labour market services to contribute to decent employment through inclusive growth. This research study was prompted by the fact that the South African Government, in its pursuit to fight unemployment through the DoL, has established Public Employment Services (PES). This is ‘Programme 3’ of the Department of Labour. The primary function of the Public Employment Services directorate in the DoL is to register unemployed and under-employed employment seekers with the aim of integrating them into the labour market. The service equips the employment seekers registered on the DoL Employment Services of South Africa data base with employment counselling and matches them with opportunities brought to the DoL by employers. The aim of the research was to investigate the role of Public Employment Services programmes at the DoL in alleviating unemployment by guiding employment seekers registered on the department’s employment services of South Africa (ESSA) database to secure employment. The research adopted an interpretivist paradigm as it aimed to investigate the reality and understand it within its context. It uncovered the context of the reality associated with the research by closely perusing data from three regional offices in the Gauteng Provincial Office with specific reference to the City of Tshwane. The study utilised document analysis and a desktop review of existing secondary data relating to the implementation of PES in the DoL. This included relevant and available information in the form of books, academic journals, policy documents, legislation, annual performance reports, strategic plans, media reports, minutes of PES branch meetings and PES Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The study uncovered a number of challenges that prevented PES programmes from fully achieving their intended goal of alleviating unemployment, particularly in the study area of Tshwane. These include information and communications technology (ICT) challenges, human resource limitations, non-alignment with legislation, non-uniformity in following the SOPs, lack of commitment by the DoL to market the service in order to attract employers to use it to source employees. The research revealed that PES has the potential to alleviate unemployment. The DoL needs to focus on the system and on devising strategies to fix the ICT as a top priority, as most of the challenges noted in PES stem from the poor performance of the system.
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- Date Issued: 2018