Browsing by Subject "Boys"
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"A boy, being a victim, nobody really buys that, you know?": dynamics of sexual violence against boys
(Elsevier, 2017)The aim of this study was to present the dynamics of sexual violence against boys. Interviews were conducted with four male victims of sexual abuse between the ages of six and 10, as well as four psychologists employed in ... -
Anthropometrical, physical, motor and sport psychological profile of adolescent males with sprinting potential
(Stellenbosch Univ, 2016)This study determined whether anthropometrical, physical, motor and sport psychological differences exist between a group of male adolescents who show talent for sprinting and their less talented counterparts. Grade 8 boys ... -
Boys in middle childhood placed in a clinic school: experiences of sexual abuse.
(South African Society on the Abuse of Children (SAPSAC), 2014)This study formed part of a larger research project, which aimed to develop an intervention strategy to support sexually abused boys in their middle childhood placed in a clinic school. The experiences of these boys were ... -
The effect of the growth spurt on strength, power, speed and agility training in boys during mid-adolescence
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Four physical and motor fitness components are essential to excel in sport, namely muscle strength, speed, agility and explosive power. Size and performance differences which are associated with variation in biological ... -
Die effek van die groeiversnellingsfase op antropometriese–, motoriese– en fisieke veranderinge by seuns tydens middeladolessensie
(2013)During the growth spurt (GS) which forms part of the mid-adolescence period of boys (13-17 years), considerable changes take place in the body composition of boys. It is therefore an unstable period where imbalances in ... -
Gedragsprobleme van seksueel misbruikte seuns in 'n kliniekskool
(2014)Sexual abuse of children is a complex and sensitive subject that has an influence on children , families and the wider community . In referring to the term sexual abuse it is usually associated with girls. Although there ... -
Die identifisering van rugbytalent by seuns in die senior sekondêre skoolfase
(1997)Sport forms an integral part of our everyday living and .has a big influence on the lives of young developing children. Participation in sport has become part of early childhood. Therefore it is of utmost importance that ... -
Longitudinale veranderinge in oorgewig, obesiteit, bloeddruk en motoriese behendigheid van laerskoolleerders in die Noordwes Provinsie : die NW-CHILD studie
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Overweight and obesity are increasing among the child population. In addition to the health risk that an overweight and/or obese child may experience, increasing research indicates the negative association it has on motor ... -
Thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances relate to arterial stiffness and blood pressure in 6 to 8-year-old boys stratified by maternal risk
(Nature, 2018)Early cardiovascular disease (CVD) onset can be inflicted by familial cardiovascular and lifestyle risk factors. We aimed to compare phenotypic characteristics and explore associations between oxidative stress and vascular ...