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Expectations on the use of Facebook for employee engagement
(North-West University, 2013)In order to engage employees effectively, organisations need to practice two-way communication within a symmetrical worldview. This will encourage employees to feel valued, to participate in decision-making and contribute ... -
Expenditure patterns of kin foster parents in Lethabong Township, North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa) Mafikeng Campus, 2016)The study focused on how the foster parents in Lethabong utilise the foster child grant which they receive in respect of their foster children. Foster care is a temporary arrangement made to care for children whose parents ... -
The experience of early motherhood amongst Swazi adolescent girls
(2014)Adolescent motherhood is a reality amongst South African adolescent girls from all cultures. However, there is a scarcity of information available on Swazi adolescents’ experiences of early motherhood. The research ... -
The experience of first-year BMus music students of a movable do-tonic solmisation programme
(North-West University, 2009)Sight-singing is one of the indispensable elements of musicianship. Pre-university students at the North-West University start the BMus ear-training course with insufficient sight-singing skills. This is because of inadequate ... -
The experience of grief among the bereaved widowed at rotarus home for the aged Mafikeng
(2011)The purpose of this study was to comprehend and illustrate what bereaved widows experienced during their grieving and bereavement process. It succinctly and poignantly intended to investigate the psyche of the bereaved ... -
The experience of learning wind ensemble music through a Dalcroze-inspired approach: an interpretative phenomenological analysis
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) aimed to understand the meaning that the members of the North-West University (NWU) Symphonic Wind Ensemble ascribed to their experiences in incorporating a Dalcroze-inspired ... -
The experiences and motivation of unemployed people in South Africa : a person- and variable-centred perspective
(North-West University, 2018)The psychological impact of unemployment is well documented. Psychological well-being and (re)employment remains high on the agenda for professionals assisting the unemployed. Key in transitioning to employment are the ... -
Experiences of adolescents living with a diagnosed chronic, auto–immune illness
(North-West University, 2012)The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of adolescents living with a diagnosed chronic auto-immune Illness (CAI) due to the fact that there is a wider increase in the prevalence and incidence ... -
Experiences of adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus on treatment adherence
(2014)Type I Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a major health problem and a burden for affected young individuals, as well as for society. It is among the most prevalent paediatric disorders, affecting an estimated 1.7 per 100 children ... -
The experiences of alumni adolescents on the contribution of the Mondesa Youth Opportunities programme
(North-West University, 2012)The adolescent developmental phase has encouraged many research studies as a result of the diversity and dynamics of this period of life. This phase is characterised by a range of challenges on an intrapersonal level, in ... -
Experiences of child heads of households in Emalahleni sub-district, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)The phenomenon of orphaned children heading households without adult care, support and guidance seems to be rapidly becoming a disturbing psycho-socio-economic reality in South Africa, and Mpumalanga Province is of no ... -
Experiences of educators teaching learners who are severely intellectually challenged
(North-West University, 2013)Education can be viewed as a challenging profession, even more so for educators teaching learners with severe intellectual challenges (SIC). The diagnostic criteria of learners with SIC are a significant sub-average ability ... -
The experiences of first-time mothers with colic infants
(North-West University, 2007)The purpose of this study is to explore and describe the experiences of first-time mothers with colic infants. Based on the results, implications for clinical practice are described for the clinical psychologist with ... -
Experiences of foster parents and social workers involved in transracial foster care placements
(2015)Transracial foster care is a reality due to the ongoing social problems in South Africa, that leads to a high number of children found in need of care and protection and in need of foster homes. The Children’s Act (38 of ... -
Experiences of HIV stigma and coping–self–efficacy in a rural and urban context of the North West Province : a mixed methods study
(North-West University, 2012)High levels of HIV stigma are reported for people living with HIV or AIDS (PLHA) and PLHA have to cope with this. These experiences may differ in a rural and urban setting. Obtaining a true reflection of the level of HIV ... -
Experiences of late adolescent volunteers presenting a child sexual abuse prevention school programme
(North-West University, 2013)Child Sexual Abuse is a serious and complex issue for South Africa, demonstrating one of the highest prevalence rates in the world. Scarcity of professional resources demands effective intervention through prevention ... -
Experiences of meaningfulness by a group of women during their first pregnancy : a focus on relationships
(2014)The health and wellbeing of pregnant women are considered to be an international priority by the World Health Organization (WHO). Even though pregnant women constitute a large part of the population globally and in South ... -
The experiences of primary caregivers whose children/grandchildren were exposed to paternal incest
(2013)Paternal incest is the intimate sexual contact between biological, step or foster fathers and their children. These father-figures include the live-in partners of the non-offending mother. The actual incidence of paternal ... -
The experiences of professionals utilizing sensory–motor play with young children in Gestalt play therapy
(North-West University, 2011)The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of professionals utilizing sensory-motor play (SMP) with young children (YC) in Gestalt play therapy in order to provide recommendations for professionals ... -
The experiences of self–support in first–time mothers
(2014)A notable paucity in practice interventions and literature currently exists in regard to self-support in first-time mothers. Recent literature and practice interventions seem to focus largely on social support resources, ...