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Volunteerism in the developmental social welfare services
(2005)
The main assumption that is inherent in the present study is that better utilization
of volunteers will add value to the quality of life of all South Africans. The social
welfare service delivery is the responsibility ...
Effects of Divorce on children
(2005)
South African society may have erased the stigma that once accompanied
divorce, but its massive effects cannot be ignored. Hence. the purpose of
this research was to determine the causes, nature and impact of divorce ...
Indiscriminate sexual practices by the youth and its consequences
(2004)
Teenagers have the highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases of any age group. Factors responsible for this include sexual experimentation which often follows Initiation of intercourse and adolescents reluctance to use ...
An investigation into the impact of domestic violence on primary and high school learners in the Itsoseng–Bodibe areas
(2004)
This study covers literature and empirical studies where twenty (20) learners from
violent homes in Itsoseng and Bodibe areas and eight (8)teachers of Tau-Rapulana,
Tswelelopele, Opa-Diatla and Mmuagabo were selected and ...
Factors that impinge on the potential development of learners : a socio economic perspective
(2003)
This was a descriptive study based on identifying and assessing factors
that impinge on the potential development of learners.
A probability sample of 50 learners was selected from 5 high schools in
the Mafikeng District ...
An assessment of life skills education at primary, middle & high school
(2003)
In South Africa, many health and social problems such as HIV/AIDS, substance abuse,
teenage pregnancy, truancy and violence are constantly on the increase. Measures to
combat these problems have until now proved unsuccessful. ...
The study of the psychosocial effects and coping mechanisms of Black widows in the Mafikeng area (North West Province) following the death of their spouses
(2005)
This study focused on the psychosocial effects and coping mechanisms of black widows
in the Mafikeng area following the death of their spouses.
A descriptive research design was used in collecting data. A sample of ...
An evaluation of the efficiency of various respiratory protective equipment, used within platinum processing
(2009)
Workplace performance measurements of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) are
fundamental to understanding how well users are protected during work activities. This
study evaluated the effectiveness of various respiratory ...
An integrative literature review of the utilisation of reflexology in adults with chronic disease
(North-West University, 2009)
This is an integrative literature review of the utilisation of reflexology as complementary and alternative treatment modality in adults with chronic disease. Anecdotal evidence has claimed potential health benefits of ...
The validity and reproducibility of the 24–hour recall dietary assessment method amongst adolescents in North–West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2008)
Adolescence proves to be one of the most vulnerable development stages in the life of humans and therefore dietary assessment of this group is important, but complex. This is due to rapid growth during puberty and the ...