Theses and Dissertations (Sociology): Recent submissions

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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 ...
Constructing and transforming the curriculum for higher education : a South African case study

Dirk, Wayne Peter (2013-07)

This study explores the various processes that constructed and transformed the undergraduate curriculum in a Faculty of Education at a South African university. It attempts to delve beneath the representation of post-apartheid ...
Population ageing and its implications for older persons : an analysis of the perspectives of government and non government officials within the Department of Social Development sector

Samaad, Anita (2012-11)

The concept of population ageing is a development issue that has received much attention due to the demographic transition that is occurring globally, marked by declining levels of fertility and mortality. Therefore, the ...
A strategy for formulating a monitoring and evaluation framework and a tool for the sustainability of mobile units in the Department of Home Affairs of the Republic of South Africa

Kubheka-Tshikala, Thobile Nolwandle (2012-03)

The study investigated the possibility of developing a monitoring and evaluation tool to capacitate the South African Department of Home Affairs towards the sustainability of its mobile unit project. As South Africa has a ...
An investigation into social factors influencing poor uptake of HIV counselling and testing (HCT) services by middle-aged black men (35- 49 years of age) in Pimville, Soweto

Mdunge, Nomsombuluko Sybil (2011-11)

This study investigated the social factors influencing the poor uptake of HIV Testing and Counselling (HCT) services by middle-aged black men in Pimville, Soweto. A qualitative research approach was used for this study in ...
The role of social capital in undocumented migration : the case of undocumented Zimbabwean migrants in Botswana

Mutsindikwa, Canisio (2013-05-15)

This dissertation was carried out to try to understand the role of social capital in the migration of Zimbabwean migrants to Botswana. It describes elements and types of social capital Zimbabwean undocumented migrants used ...
The role of churches in HIV prevention among young adults in Polokwane Municipality, Limpopo Province

Moswane, Perpetoa Constance Ngokwana (2013-02)

The study investigated the role of churches in HIV prevention among young adults in the Polokwane Municipality of the Limpopo Province. Qualitative research method was followed. Data was obtained and tape-recorded during ...
Perceptions of the association between alcohol misuse and the risk of HIV-infection among male youths in Soshanguve, Gauteng Province

Machimana, Eugene Gabriel (2012-06)

AIDS-related illnesses are the leading cause of deaths in South Africa. Alcohol misuse among male youths fuels the risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), including HIV. Literature review was conducted on the ...
Socio-cultural factors contributing to the differential HIV statuses between Agnuak and Nuer communities in Fugnido refugee camp, Ethiopia

Betel Getachew Alemayehu (2013-04-16)

According to the 2005 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey, HIV prevalence in Gambella region where Fugnido refugee camp is located is 6%, which is the highest prevalence data recorded in the country. Similarly, the United ...
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 ...
An investigation of the uptake of voluntary counselling and testing by adolescents aged 15 to 19 at two integrated youth friendly service sites in Gauteng, South Africa

Ndzombane, Lindelwa (2012-02)

Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) is at the core of HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment and care programmes. Timely access to treatment and related services requires knowledge of one‟s HIV status. Adolescents are at ...
A model for integrating social interventions into primary health care in order to reduce maternal and child mortality in South Africa

Mmusi-Phetoe, Rose Maureen Makapi (2011-11)

The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) and neonatal mortality rate (NMR) have been persistently high in South Africa, with black, poor, rural women and neonates mostly affected. The MMR and the NMR are indicative of the health ...
The socio-economic situation of orphans and vulnerable children in Dessie Town, Ethiopia

Hamza, Endris Hussien (2011-11)

This study was a situation analysis of the socio-economic conditions of orphans and vulnerable children in Dessie Town. Specifically the study assessed the educational attainment, economic status, social isolation, adjustment, ...
The characteristics, attitudes and perceptions of informal caregivers caring for a mentally ill family member : a study in Dennilton

Mnisi, Daphney Martha Abigail (2011-11)

This study was undertaken to identify the biographical characteristics, attitudes and perceptions of informal family care-givers caring for patients with mental illness in Dennilton. Data were gathered from 48 care-givers ...
A sosiological analysis of the nature, extent and comprehensiveness of stigma in people living with HIV/AIDS in areas of the Gauteng region (Ekurhuleni, Sedibeng and West-Rand)

Meyer, Maylene Elizabeth (2010-11)

Besides constituting major obstacle to effectively addressing HIV/AIDS, Stigma has remained among the least understood experiences of PLWHA. Limited knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS related S&D has very much contributed ...
An investigation into the utilisation of voluntary counselling and testing services by employees of Mittal Steel in Vanderbijlpark : a case study

Makhutle, Motswaledi Jacob (2011-10)

The purpose of this study was to understand employees’ perceptions of the benefits of and the challenges in utilising VCT services at the workplace. With Mittal Steel in Vanderbijlpark as a case study, the researcher ...
An in-depth investigation of the factors contributing to employee dissatisfaction at the Business Application Solution Centre (BASC), Eskom

Maleka, Molefe Jonathan (2012-05)

This study investigated the causes of employee dissatisfaction by means of a case study of the Business Application Solution Centre (BASC) at the Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL). The rationale for the study was to contribute ...
The role of educated/ intellectual women in Ethiopia in the process of change and transformation towards gender equality, 1974-2005

Biseswar Indrawatie (2011-02)

This thesis is a critical review of educated women’s leadership in their emancipation in Ethiopia. Did they provide leadership and to what extent? It is to be noted that educated women’s leadership has been of great ...
Lived and embodied suffering and healing amongst mothers and daughters in Chesterville Township, Kwazulu-Natal

Motsemme, Nthabiseng (2011-03)

This is a transdisciplinary study of how ‘popular cultures of survival’ regenerate and rehumanise township residents and communities whose social fabric and intergenerational bonds have been violently torn by endemic ...
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 ...

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