Theses and Dissertations (Social Work): Recent submissions

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Mixed race and African parents’ experiences, challenges and coping strategies regarding the coming out of their child as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning and a-sexual+ : suggestions for social work support

Hobbs-Russell, Marlize (2020-01)

Mixed race and African South African parents of children coming out as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Intersex, Queer, Questioning and A-Sexual+ have a unique set of challenges within their cultural, religious and ...
The challenges experienced by adoptive parents in the adoption of orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe : a social work perspective

Marengu, S. (2020-01)

Given the general challenges associated with finding alternative care for an increasing number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) in Zimbabwe, adoption appears to be an appropriate option. In practice adoption ...
Factors contributing to the neglect and abuse of foster children : social workers’ perspectives and suggestions

Masha, Rankwe Reuben (2020-05)

The child protection system includes foster care. Yet some foster children are neglected, physically or emotionally abused and are used to obtain Foster Care Grants. The essence of this study is to develop a thorough and ...
The experiences, challenges and coping strategies of women residing around the mining communities : the case of Driekop community, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Lekwadu, Maelane Irene (2020-01)

The plight of women who reside around the mining communities has not received the necessary attention from a research perspective. This concern prompted the researcher to compose a qualitative research aimed at exploring ...
The Welbedacht East parents’/ primary caregivers’ perceptions and practices of ‘good enough’ parenting and the development of a locally specific parenting support intervention

Petty, Ann (2018-11)

Intensifying interventions to improve the quality of care that children receive from parents/ primary caregivers is mandated by several strategic objectives, such as the National Plan of Action for Children 2012-2017 ...
Employee substance abuse in the SAPS : strengthening the collaborative working relationship between first line managers and police social workers by evaluating the Sober Workplace Programme for Managers

Van Rensburg, Maria Magrietha Janse (2018-10)

An intoxicated police employee can never keep the community safe and secure, as mandated by law enforcement prescripts. However, limited attention is given to harmful or hazardous substance abuse or the binge drinking ...
Learning experiences of inner city early childhood development managers who participated in an ECD forum: a social work perspective

McLean, Barbara Anne (2019-06)

Early childhood development is one of the critical services to support the development of young children from conception to age six. Children raised in vulnerable inner cities, with limited access to quality, well-resourced ...
Vosloorus community members’ motivations for and experiences in participating in primary co-operatives : a social work perspective

Moropana, Lebogang (2019-06)

Co-operatives are multifaceted as they have different meanings for their members. They are an important passage to sustainable development as they provide their members and communities with the opportunity of joining forces ...
Social workers’ preparedness, experiences and challenges when rendering social welfare services to adolescents abusing chemical substances

Madisha, Matjie Rahab (2019-04)

Chemical substance abuse remains a major global health and social problem in a South African context. Social workers are one of the professionals who provide social welfare services to adolescents abusing chemical substances. ...
Tertiary students' experiences and needs related to unplanned pregnancies and the termination of pregnancy : practice guidelines for psychosocial support

Conradie, Lynette (2019-01)

The prevalence of and increase in unplanned pregnancies (UPs) and the termination of pregnancy (TOP) amongst tertiary students (TSs) have been found to have a detrimental impact on students, their significant others, and ...
The utilisation of the continuum of care for treatment of persons with a substance use disorder : service providers’ and service users’ experiences and perceptions

Moyana, Watson (2019-01)

In South Africa, substance use, abuse and dependency is twice the world norm. To address this trend, the continuum of care guides legislative prescriptions for the treatment of a substance use disorder. This study aimed ...
Social work services for child-headed households in Virginia in the Free State Province

Ndava, Netsai Rejoice (2018-03)

Child-headed households are a reality in South Africa, and extensive research has advanced its causes and the children’s coping mechanisms. Social workers identify children in need, refer them to SASSA for social grants, ...
Experiencing domestic violence as a child : young adults’ recollections and suggestions for social work services

Warnick, Danelia Verna (2018-02)

This study sought to explore and describe the recollections of young adults who were exposed to domestic violence within the family structure during childhood, so as to develop an understanding of the systems and structures ...
The experiences, challenges and coping strategies of concerned significant others living with a partner with a substance use disorder : informing guidelines for social work intervention

Schultz, Peter Paulus (2018-06)

The pandemic of alcohol and drug abuse continues to ravage families, communities and societies placing many households, even communities, under siege. For persons living in an addictive home it is like living in a whirlwind ...
Perceptions, challenges and coping strategies of social work managers regarding their management functions

Gunda, Edison (2018-02)

The goal of this study was to explore the perceptions, challenges and coping strategies of social work managers regarding their management functions. Management is vital for growth and survival of the social welfare ...
Policy and practice guidelines for social work services to divorced persons : social workers' and service users' experience-based perspectives

Mbedzi, Rembuluwani Paul (2018-02)

The drastic readjustments brought on by the ending of a love relationship make divorce one of the most stressful events that divorced persons may face. Divorced persons often experience the negative consequences of divorce ...
Experiences, challenges and coping strategies of unaccompanied migrant children in South Africa : guidelines for Social Work

Mathe, Memory (2018-05)

The aim of this study was to investigate unaccompanied migrant children (UMC )experiences, challenges and coping strategies in South Africa as they navigate their lives with no parental care and protection in a foreign ...
Social support services for abused women in shelters : perspectives of social workers

Sithole, Anna (2018-03)

Violence against women is a global phenomenon and it has over the past three decades occupied a central position in international discourse. Despite the extensive literature, little has been documented about the social ...
Practice guidelines for social workers to foster and sustain family resilience

Moss, Susara Maria (2017-12)

Although the White Paper on Families (2013) stipulates that family resilience should be strengthened in family preservation services, no guidelines exist for social workers in the South African context to do so. A need for ...
Experiences, challenges and coping strategies of parents living with teenagers abusing chemical substances in Ramotse

Mathibela, Faith (2017-06)

Chemical substance abuse is a major problem affecting young people of all races, in particular teenagers, not only in South Africa but globally as well. Although this phenomenon continues to be a serious condition that ...

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