Browsing by Author "Howes, Francis"

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    Social capital, support networks and black elderly persons
    (Dept. of Social Work, Stellenbosch University, 2007) Howes, Francis
    As social capital plays a pivotal role in the social welfare policy of the Western Cape, this article examines the nature of social capital anal social networks. It explores the social networks of Black elderly persons in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, to determine the state of social capital in that community. The findings indicate that bonding social capital and bridging social capital is present in the community, but linking social capital is very low. It is recommended that this age cohort be used to enlarge social capital in that community.
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    The use of the personal narrative in social work with the elderly
    (Dept. of Social Work, Stellenbosch University, 2006) Howes, Francis
    This article describes how a lifespan approach to personality, with its developmental stages, and constructionism have broadened the knowledge base of social work practice. This has also enlarged interventive knowledge by adding the constructed narrative as a tool at the disposal of the social worker. The narrative directs the interventive process. In social work with the elderly reminiscence and life review are important elements. Narrative theraphy can successfully accommodate these elements.