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Social work and social justice : conversations with activists

Harlingten, Leora (2013-02)

Change directed at social justice has been partial at best because it leaves the larger unequal context and structures in place. Social work generally takes place in the context of unequal power relation on individual/cu ...

Workplace support groups for people living with HIV and AIDS : challenges faced by social workers rendering occupational social work services

Khubana, Mukondeleli Isaac (2012-11)

The study aimed to develop an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by social workers rendering Occupational Social Work (OSW) services, particularly in establishing and maintaining workplace support groups for ...

Sexual activities at school : teenagers' experiences and social work support

Makhitha, Tshilidzi Stanley (2013-02)

This research study focuses on the sexual encounters of teenagers. Teenagers do not always have private intimate places of their own and tend to use school grounds, toilets and classrooms to engage in sexual activities. ...

Challenges of implementing HIV voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) campaigns for higher education distance learning students : case study of UNISA-Sunnyside Regional Office

Kiabilua, Pascal Nkay (2013-03-15)

This study investigated the challenges faced by implementers of VCT campaigns for higher education distance learning students. Qualitative and explorative approaches, using a case study, were employed as the research ...

The experiences of people with disabilities in faith communities : a social work perspective

Moller, Catherina (2012-02)

This report portrays the findings of research on the experiences of inclusion/exclusion of people with disabilities in faith communities, from a social work perspective. It was a journey undertaken with a group of people ...

The perceptions, expectations, fears and needs of chemically dependent youth in a rehabilitation centre about being reintegrated into their family systems

Matsimbi, Jeaneth Linki (2012-06)

Drug abuse is a very common problem these days; and this problem is especially rampant among the young people of South Africa. Early problems in family management, the antisocial behaviour of the child, and peer pressure ...

Studying to become a social worker: Examining the motivations of, and challenges facing, students at an open distance-learning university

Alpaslan, Assim; Lombard B. (2011)

This article is based on a research project adopting a qualitative research approach. It examines the motivations of a sample of students choosing social work as a career path, their reasons for studying at an open ...

Evaluation of the implementation of an HIV/AIDS workplace policy for farm workers : a case study of Country Mushrooms

Monnakgotla, Nakedi Margaret (2012-02)

Farm workers in South Africa have limited access to health care and health-related information. In this qualitative study, the implementation of a workplace HIV/AIDS policy was evaluated using data gathered through interviews ...

Perceptions of staff and students concerning support offered to students the MA (Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS) at the University of South Africa

Matee, Marie (2012-06)

The MA Social Behaviour Studies in HIV and AIDS as a postgraduate degree requires students to work and conduct research independently. The purpose of the study was to gauge the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of ...

An evaluation of the benefits of life skills training as a preventive strategy for HIV and AIDS for secondary school learners (Grade 9) in the Moretele district of Mpumalanga

Mogoane, Motsepe Lawrence (2012-01)

This study aimed to evaluate the benefits of life skills training as a preventive strategy for HIV and AIDS, for secondary school learners in one secondary school in the Moretele District of Mpumalanga. The objectives ...

Evaluation of the resource allocation process towards an HIV/AIDS workplace policy of a public service department in Limpopo, South Africa

Ramaloko, Mokgadi Rose (2012-02)

The AIDS epidemic affects the capacity of the South African public service to deliver essential services. In response, the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism in Limpopo implemented its HIV/AIDS ...

The social needs of farm workers in the Koup : suggesttions for employee assitance programmes (EAPS) from a social work perspective

Botes, Jacolise (2011-11)

Farm workers are viewed as a neglected segment in the South African society. This qualitative research study focused on exploring and describing the social needs of farm workers in the Central Koup from the perspectives ...

A systemic exploration of the challenges faces by employer and employee when the later is undergoing active cancer treatment

Shava, Mazwitha (2011-02)

The purpose of the research was to explore the challenges faced by both employer and employee when the later undergoes active cancer treatment from a systemic perspective. A qualitative research was conducted using a case ...

Aard en bydrae van maatskaplikewerk-dienslewering aan die dwelmafhanklike adolessent

Keith, Lucille Elaine (2011-11-30)

Drug dependent adolescents do not display a clear understanding regarding the value of social work intervention during the process of rehabilation, causing them to not utilize the profession of social work effectively ...

Benutting van Gestaltspelterapie met visueel gestremde kinders

Johnsen, Elouise (2011-02)

The researcher found little information in literature reviewed about how Gestalt Play Therapy is being used in the treatment of visually impaired children. The aim of the study was to expand knowledge regarding this ...

Body mapping as an exploratory tool to enhance dialogue of life experiences with adolescent boys in a special youth centre

Pienaar, Marinda (2011-11)

This qualitative study explored the use of Body Mapping as a tool to enhance dialogue with sentenced adolescent boys in a Special Youth Centre. Their scars and tattoos were regarded as the key to unlocking their life ...

Gestalt guidelines assisting mine worker fathers living in Oranjemund to enhance a dialogical relationship with their children in middle childhood

Binneman, Simone (2011-02)

The purpose of this study was to develop Gestalt guidelines for mine worker fathers living in Oranjemund in order to enhance a dialogical relationship with their children in middle childhood. The researcher made use of the ...

The role of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the prevention of HIV-infections among mobile and vulnerable populations (MVPs) and potential emigrants in Beitbridge

Kwenda, Nyararai (2011-06)

This study assessed the role of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in HIV-prevention among mobile and vulnerable populations (MVPs) and potential emigrants in Beitbridge. A mixed-method approach, which ...

Verkenning van buffer- en risikofaktore wat ’n rol speel in die ontwikkeling van gehoorgestremde kleuters

Roux, Marike (2011-02)

Die doel van die studie is om buffer- en risikofaktore te verken wat ‟n rol in die ontwikkeling van gehoorgestremde kleuters kan speel. Gehoorgestremde kleuters presenteer met ‟n gehoorverlies, wat hul van normaalhorende ...

The influence of social networking on the social interaction patterns among adolescents in the northern suburbs of Cape Town

Symington, Serahni (2010-11)

The aim of the qualitative study was to explore the phenomenon of social networking and the possible influences it could have on adolescents‟ way of interacting socially. The study was conducted from a gestalt perspective ...

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