Browsing Humanities by Subject "Community psychology"
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An exploration of the psychosocial experiences of coloured grandmothers in Groenheuwel who are the primary care givers of their grandchildren
(North-West University, 2011)In various South African communities older people play a key role in looking after their children, grandchildren and unrelated children. For the purpose of this study, 50 years was considered the start of old age as motivated ... -
Exploring barriers to the promotion of children's relational wellbeing in South African school communities
(2015)The importance of promoting the health and well-being of children in educational contexts are recognised in national and international policy developments. However, according to international and local research, many ... -
Exploring educators' experiences of their interactions with learners in the Foundation Phase
(North-West University, 2013)The interactions between educators and learners in the classroom have been proved to be pivotal in learners’ academic performance and social interactions. Furthermore, positive interaction impacts on both the educators’ ... -
Postgraduate students' reflections on the promotion of relational well-being in South African school communities
(2014)Relationships, according to national and international research, play a crucial role in the promotion of holistic well-being in school communities. However, the central role of relationships in school communities is not ... -
Project leaders’ subjective experience of the psychological benefits of community engagement
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Community engagement has become an important component of South African universities’ policy development. Universities have the duty to incorporate both the transfer of education and the promotion of community engagement ... -
The promotion of holistic wellbeing in a school of the Deaf in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The Deaf population in South Africa is approximately 3.5 % of the population. Deaf children of school-going age can be accommodated in mainstream and full-service schools. However, the majority of these children are placed ... -
School leaders' perceptions of promoting relational well-being in a secondary school community
(2015)Globally there seems to be an increase in psychosocial problems in school communities. This tendency can largely be contributed to the increasing complexity of modern society. Research studies indicate that for an ...