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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 ...
Friendship patterns among the elderly
(North-West University, 2005)
During old age there are many challenges that the elderly have to meet. These challenges can include adapting to diminish bodily abilities, decreased intellectual vitality, the death of a spouse and the loss of friends, ...
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, ...
Rolervaring van grootouers as die primêre versorgers van hulle kleinkinders in Odendaalsrus
(North-West University, 2012)
The general aim of the study was to investigate how grandparents experience their role as the primary caregivers of their grandchildren in the town of Odendaalsrus.
From the literature review the researcher realised that ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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’ ...
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 ...