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Children's experiences of the repositioning of their psychological birth order in a reconstituted family
(North-West University, 2012)The aim of this study is to explore and describe children’s experiences of the repositioning of their psychological birth order in a reconstituted family. The aim of this study is also to contribute to a better understanding ... -
Describing non-death related losses of older residents in a residential care facility
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The current study formed part of a broader study that explored and described the quality of life of older residents in a particular residential care facility in Gauteng, South Africa (SA). Quality of life is a multi-dimensional ... -
Developing an age-appropriate dental care programme for preschool children
(North-West University, 2007)Children's oral health is an important but often overlooked component of overall health. Tooth decay therefore remains a common phenomenon among children. It is however entirely preventable through early and sustained ... -
Die dialogiese verhouding van ouers met hulle kind in die middelkinderjare met aandagtekort–hiperaktiwiteitsversteuring
(North-West University, 2012)Attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) describes children that show inappro-priate behaviour in two categories, i.e. 1) Inattention and 2) Hyperactivity-impulsivity and which are maladaptive and inconsistent with ... -
Educators' experiences of inclusive learning contexts : an exploration of competencies
(North-West University, 2008)The successful implementation of an inclusive education system relies heavily on educators, since they engage daily in reciprocal interactions with learners. The implementation of an inclusive education system in South ... -
The experiences of first-time mothers with colic infants
(North-West University, 2007)The purpose of this study is to explore and describe the experiences of first-time mothers with colic infants. Based on the results, implications for clinical practice are described for the clinical psychologist with ... -
The experiences of primary caregivers whose children/grandchildren were exposed to paternal incest
(2013)Paternal incest is the intimate sexual contact between biological, step or foster fathers and their children. These father-figures include the live-in partners of the non-offending mother. The actual incidence of paternal ... -
Exploration of mental health workers' coping strategies in dealing with children's trauma
(2013)Studies of MHWs, (social workers, social auxiliary workers, trauma counsellors, and telephone counsellors), who work with trauma and stress, often focus on pathological symptoms and on the need to develop psycho-education ... -
An exploration of older persons' experiences of drought as revealed in indigenous knowledge practices
(North-West University, 2008)The majority of older persons struggle to survive drought challenges. Their financial position is very difficult and most of these older persons still depend on farming activities to sustain their livelihoods. This study ... -
An exploration of personal, relational and collective well–being in nursing students during their training at a tertiary education institution
(North-West University, 2010)Nursing students are part of the larger nursing community, and their well-being is closely related to that of the community in which they function. Various reports indicate that the South African nursing profession is in ... -
An exploration of socially constructed meanings within a community of learners in changing academic and social contexts
(North-West University, 2007)This article explores some of the social processes and functions within a community of learners who had to adjust to changing social and academic contexts. The group included 13 learners from Botswana, five of whom were ... -
An exploration of the coping strategies of early adolescents in two Gauteng schools
(2014)In the South African context adolescents need to cope with societal and family-related stressors seen as everyday stressors, such as parental divorce, violence in communities, bereavement and pressure in schools. Research ... -
An exploration of the interpersonal experiences of loneliness by older people in a residential care facility
(North-West University, 2012)An exploration of the interpersonal experiences of loneliness by older people in a residential care facility It is estimated that there were about 3, 8 million older people in South Africa in 2010 (Statistics South Africa, ... -
Exploring adolescents' experiences of aggression in a secondary school context
(North-West University, 2006)This article offers a perspective on adolescents' experiences of aggression in a secondary school, with a focus on the manifestation, contributing factors, consequences, and learners' opinions on aggression. An inductive ... -
Exploring educators' experiences of their interactions with learners in the Foundation Phase
(North-West University, 2013)The interactions between educators and learners in the classroom have been proved to be pivotal in learners’ academic performance and social interactions. Furthermore, positive interaction impacts on both the educators’ ... -
Exploring empathy in intergenerational relationships form the perspective of a group of older people
(2014)Intergenerational relationships refer to relationships between people in alternate generational groups. The increasing numbers of older people all over the world highlight the need for studies on psychological processes ... -
Exploring the relational qualities of older people in a residential care facility
(2013)The social environment has been recognised as one of the key aspects in determining the quality of life throughout the human lifespan. Human behaviour, thoughts, feelings and attitudes are socially constructed and can only ... -
Expressive art in cross-cultural group supervision : applying the MmogoTM method
(North-West University, 2008)This article explores the value of the use of expressive art in cross-cultural supervision. Due to globalisation and escalating international mobility, universities are becoming increasingly multi-cultural. This poses a ... -
Facilitating a co-constructed learning environment for caregivers in social gerontology : applying the 'Ripples on a pond' model
(North-West University, 2010)Populations are growing worldwide and many governments, including the South African government, are failing to implement training programmes for caregivers of older persons. Educational opportunities in gerontology are ... -
Facilitating awareness in children from a low socio–economic environment using the art–making process
(North-West University, 2013)Gestalt theory and Positive Psychology formed the underlying theoretical frameworks of this study. Both Gestalt theory and Positive Psychology adopt a positive outlook towards human nature with the possibility of individuals ...