Masters Degrees (Psychology)
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The human subject in the age of neuroscience : the influence of neuroscience on the view of the human subject in psychology
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Over the past two decades we have witnessed the meteoric rise of neuroscience. For the most part this development was driven by new imaging technology, growing public interest in brain science and financial ... -
(Re-)Imagining transformation in sport : black male rugby players' experiences of model-C schools
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Transformation in rugby continues to be a contentious issue in South Africa. Despite the millions that have been spent on bringing facilities and coaching to underprivileged areas, black people continue ... -
Extended contact and attitude generalisation: an experimental study of the secondary transfer effect
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Gordon Allport’s (1954) contact hypothesis states that under optimal conditions, intergroup contact can reduce intergroup prejudice. Advances within this theoretical framework have revealed that ... -
Barriers to and facilitators of the transition to adult care among HIV-infected youth in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background. South Africa has the highest rate of HIV-infection in the world, and with nearly one-third of all new HIV-infections occurring in the age group 15−24 years, adolescents and young people bear ... -
The psychometric properties of the Coleman Dog Attitude Scale and Owner-Pet Relationship Scale-Modified : a South African study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study set out to establish the suitability of using the C-DAS and OPRS-M in the South African context. South Africa is a vibrant and diverse country and also one of the leading countries ... -
Xhosa-speaking single mothers experiences of intlawulo (paying the damages)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study I explored Xhosa-speaking single mothers’ experiences of intlawulo. Intlawulo is a custom within the Xhosa culture that requires a man to pay compensatory money to a woman’s family if he ... -
The impact of the presence of a full-time live-in caregiver on the parents of a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects 1 out of 59 children as well as their families across the world. Parents of children diagnosed with ASD have reported various ... -
Exploring fatigue among women who live with endometriosis in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Endometriosis is an incapacitating gynecological disease affecting approximately 10-15% of females of reproductive age. The symptoms of endometriosis negatively affect women’s mental, emotional and physical ... -
Pilot study of an e-intervention for symptoms of depression among university students in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is associated with a range of adverse outcomes among university students, including academic failure, suicidal thoughts and behaviours, ... -
Being a queer womxn within the context of tertiary education institutions in South Africa: Identity and queerphobia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In a cisheteronormative society, queer people are often silenced and othered by cisheterosexual researchers. This study was to be different in that a queer womxn researcher was to highlight and amplify ... -
Exploring the challenges that prevent practitioners from implementing motivational interviewing in their work with clients
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based counselling technique used by psychologists, doctors, nurses, midwives and social workers aimed at behavioural change. The purpose of this qualitative ... -
Perceived influences on collegiate success in the context of social adversity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Non-traditional students or students entering tertiary education at an older age represent a growing portion of South African students in higher education. These are students who for any number of reasons ... -
Exploring caregivers’ and health workers’ perceptions on the effects of caregiver-child separation during long-term hospitalisation for MDR-TB in the Western Cape: a qualitative study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There are an estimated 32 000 incident cases of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in children globally each year. Between 2011 and 2013, 323 children were diagnosed with TB at the Western Cape ... -
Positive direct contact between males and females in the sandf and the reduction of gender bias: the importance of self-disclosure, empathy and perspective taking.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The role of women in the military has dramatically expanded over the past twenty years (Matthews Edner, Laurence, & Rohall, 2009), and women are now enjoying greater representation in combat units. However, ... -
The psychological functioning of patients admitted to a rural western cape hospital following an episode of non-fatal suicidal behaviour: stress, coping and perceived social support
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and is associated with feelings of depression, anxiety and hopelessness, as well as ineffective coping strategies and perceived lack of social ... -
Lived experiences of hidden racism of students of colour at an historically White University
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Hidden racism denotes the racialised interactions performed by White people towards people of colour (POC). It defines an unconsciously natural stance most White people take during racially charged ... -
Exploring the programme-related experiences of graduates of a pilot preventative intervention for adolescent girls at risk to gang activity in a peri-urban community
(2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Gangsterism is a perennial problem that negatively affects disadvantaged communities worldwide. This thesis describes how a local non-governmental organization responded to the increasing concern regarding ... -
“This dialogue thing”: an analysis of narratives of black and white women living in south africa engaged in sustained dialogue
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research is based on a case study of a group of black and white women engaged in sustained dialogue to gain an intimate understanding of what happens in cross-racial dialogue within this group. The ... -
Emotion regulation in trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder): the role of stress and trauma
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)Introduction: Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder, or TTM) is characterized by pathological hair-pulling, repeated unsuccessful attempts to stop the behaviour, and significant distress. Various affective states (e.g. ... -
Exploring the acceptability of a visual intervention to improve paediatric adherence to antiretroviral therapy in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Near-perfect levels of adherence are required by children five years and younger on ART in order to achieve optimal treatment outcomes. Caregivers of children on ART are fundamental in ensuring their ...
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