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'n Maatskaplikewerk–ondersoek na lewensbegeleiding vir adolessente dogters wat selfmoordgedrag toon
(North-West University, 2011)
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), suicide is one of the three main causes of deaths in the age group 15 to 34 years. Persons who previously attempted to commit suicide are more inclined to succeed with a ...
Long-lasting bio-behavioural effects of early-life sildenafil administration in stress-sensitive versus healthy control rats
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)
Major depressive disorder (MDD) in children and adolescents is prevalent, serious and of great concern globally. Yet, only two selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are approved for the treatment of juvenile MDD, ...
Pastoral guidance for the spiritual development of the adolescents of Little Falls Christian Centre
(North-West University, 2012)
Healthy spiritual development of adolescents is lacking in our society. Research shows that the topic of spiritual development for adolescents has been neglected for some time. It is clear from Scripture that spiritual ...
A group of South African adolescents' subjective experience of participation in an eco-adventure programme : a strengths perspective
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
The concept of eco-adventure programmes (EAP’s) have been in existence for decades and have seen an increase in popularity in recent years. The ultimate goal of EAP’s is considered to be bringing about positive and lasting ...
Three-year changes in social correlates of physical activity, physical activity and health -related fitness among adolescents: the PAHL study
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)
Background: Physical inactivity has been ranked the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. Despite the health risks, physical inactivity is common. Studies to identify the correlates of physical activity to inform ...
Prescribing patterns of central nervous system drugs among children, adolescents and their families with/without treatment for ADHD
(2015)
This study set out to investigate possible differences in the prescribing patterns of central nervous system (CNS) medication in children and adolescents with and without treatment for ADHD in the South African private ...
Investigating moral identity in child–headed households
(North-West University, 2012)
The development of a moral identity has been closely linked with parental care. Within the HIV/Aids context, concern about the moral actions of South Africans inspired an investigation into the Gestalt field of Zulu ...
The development of a web–based, psycho–educational strategy for safe internet use amongst adolescents in the northern suburbs of Cape Town
(2014)
Within this study, a psycho-educational strategy was designed to promote online safety practices for adolescents living in the northern suburbs of Cape Town. The study made use of a mixed method methodology, including both ...
Experiences of the relationship between adolescents with asthma and their parents
(2014)
This study focuses on the experiences of the relationship between adolescents with asthma and their parents. Even though asthma has been described as the most common chronic illness in adolescence, very little research has ...
Antidepressant usage by South African children and adolescents : a drug utilisation review
(2013)
This study set out to review and analyse aspects of antidepressant prescribing in children and adolescents in a section of the private health care sector of South Africa. The research was conducted in two phases, namely a ...