Browsing College of Human Sciences by Subject "Case study"

Abused women's shelter as a clinical learning setting

Duma, S.E. (Unisa, 2007)

Brand communication and its influence on brand loyalty in the banking industry : an evaluation of First National Bank Customers

Ndlovu, Zamabomvu Tracey (2023-05)

This study was conducted with the aim to investigate whether brand communication is effective in influencing South African customers to remain loyal to a specific bank, in this case, First National Bank, or if there ...

Career advancement experiences of African academic women working at the University of Limpopo, Medunsa campus

Molotsi, Matshidiso Mercy (2016-03)

African women in academia face various career advancement challenges. Employers’ support interventions need to be reinforced to promote an increase of African women in leadership positions. This study on the career ...

Career development experiences of women in senior leadership positions within civil engineering industry

Moshupi, Maphoko Matilda (2013-01)

The paucity of women in senior leadership positions as indicated in the Business Women Association of South Africa 2011 census corroborates that gender equality is still a concerning issue even in the democratic era that ...

Children's experience of epilepsy : a case study

Babane, Constance Vusiwana (2002-11)

This study focuses on the way in which learners living with epilepsy, who attend mainstream schools in the rural areas of the Limpopo Province, experience epilepsy. The results of the study indicate that the ...

Communication dynamics in producing effective patient care : a case study at Stanger Hospital’s diabetes clinic in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Moola, Sabihah (2015-03)

Interactive health communication between the health-care professional (HCP) and patient relationship for diabetes health-care positively contributes to patient-centred care. Hence individual patient concerns are addressed ...

Coping strategies of vulnerable households for sustainable livelihoods : a case study of Sinazongwe District in Zambia

Sepiso, Maurice Mukela (2013-03-27)

This dissertation explores the plight of vulnerable poor households in Sinazongwe district of Zambia. It determines nature of their vulnerability and identifies commonly used coping strategies. It also identifies different ...

Die benuttingswaarde van Gestaltspelterapie met die aggresiewe kind in sy middelkinderjare

Van Niekerk, Helena Johanna (2005-09-30)

The aim of this study was to determine the value of Gestalt Play Therapy with the aggressive child in middle childhood. Literature regarding the different etiological theories on aggression, as well as the physical, ...

Die onderliggende dinamika van fisieke geweld tussen adolessente dogters in die skoolsisteem

Steyn, Maryna (2009-08-25)

The researcher has identified the research problem for the study as the underlying dynamics of physical violence amongst adolescent girls in the school system. The purpose of this study was to investigate these dynamics. ...

Emotional experiences of incestuous fathers : a social constructionist investigation

Van Niekerk, Wilhelmina Johanna (2005-09-30)

This study aimed to relate the emotions of two fathers regarding their incestuous behaviour. The epistemological framework is social constructionism. The `case-study approach' was chosen as the most suitable method to ...

An exploration of strategies and approaches used in teaching reading comprehension : a case study of selected grade 10 EFAL classrooms in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Khoza, Brain Emanuel (2023-08-11)

Research indicates that a substantial number of students entering higher education institutions lack the foundational academic reading skills, strategies, and approaches necessary for meaningful engagement with texts in ...

Exploring the psychosocial problems of children residing in shelters for abused women and the children in the Cape Metropolitan are : a gestalt approach

Badenhorst, Beryl Anne (2010-02)

The aim of this study was to explore and describe the psychosocial problems perceived (their phenomenological field) by children in middle childhood, living in shelters in the Cape Metropolitan Area. The psychosocial ...

Exploring the role of the hospice volunteer: a qualitative study

Timm, Victoria Margaret (2003-11)

The hospice volunteer is viewed as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, with various roles directed at enhancing the quality of life of patients and their families. The purpose of this study is to provide an ...

From introduction to institutionalisation : the process of establishing new teaching & learning methodologies in vocational education and training

Mead Richardson, Alison (2013-02)

As new teaching and learning technologies begin to challenge the boundaries between time and place, distance and elearning are becoming mainstream approaches to increase access and improve quality in post-secondary ...

Knowledge retention at a platinum mine in the North West Province of South Africa

Makhubela, Salmon Salba (2017-02)

Knowledge retention plays an important role in combating organisational knowledge loss. However, some organisations, including mining companies, still lose organisational knowledge due to employees retiring, resigning, ...

Leadership in rural areas : a community development process

Mokgohloa, Lobisa Ellen Tiny (1996-11)

A community development project involving the tribal leaders, civic organisations and the aged action group had been completed in 1994 in Rathoke, a rural area in the Mpumalanga Pre ince. In the process, the ...

Life stories of anxious people

Stanton, Mari Isabell (2009-08-25)

This study was aimed at giving a voice to two people, constructed as anxious. The epistemological framework is social constructionism. Two in-depth interviews with individuals who constructed themselves, or accepted ...

The making of a volunteer : a qualitative study

Govender, Rushathree (2014-09)

This social constructionist study originated from the researcher’s exposure to the counselling volunteers environment. The study aimed to document the voices of three people, constructed as counselling volunteers. The three ...

'n Behoeftebepaling vir emosionele ondersteuning aan die adolessent met 'n terminaal siek ouer

Pretorius, Suzanne (2009-08)

This study was undertaken as a qualitative needs assessment of emotional support to the adolescent with a terminally ill parent. Five participants in their adolescent life phase (14 to 18 years) with a terminally ill ...

Preparation for a christian marriage: a qualitative investigation of the marriage preparation course at Christ Church Constantia

Syphys, Matthew Tertius (2009-08-25)

As sometime course facilitator of the Marriage Preparation Course of my faith community, an Anglican Church of Southern Africa, I had become curious as to what meaning the couples had constructed of their participation in ...

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