Thesis (B.A. Hons.)) -- University of Adelaide, Dept. of Psychology, 1972.

Thesis (B.A.(Hons.)) -- University of Adelaide, Dept. of Psychology, 1973.

Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, Dept. of Psychology, 1972. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (B.Sc.Hons.) -- University of Adelaide, Department of Psychology, 1974.

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64 Greek cerebral palsied children, aged 2 to 13, and their siblings were observed in a semi-structured play situation at home and their behaviours were compared to those of matched control dyads. The sample was divided into four groups based on the age and birth order of the disabled children. Compared to controls, disabled children were passive and lacking in assertiveness. Their siblings were correspondingly more directive, with younger siblings being obliged to take on a leadership role to fill the "vacuum" created by the deficits of the older disabled child. Interaction in handicap dyads was predominantly hierarchical in nature with disabled children assuming the role of the younger child regardless of their birth order. Control dyads were more egalitarian, with members taking turns in initiating the interaction. Maternal intervention was highest in handicap dyads, particularly among younger groups where social skills were poorly developed. Maternal interviews and adjustment ratings for all children were also obtained. Compared to controls, handicap families experienced pronounced social isolation and a restricted range of activities and the impact of the disabled child was largely negatively evaluated. Ratings of poor adjustment were higher for disabled children but this was at least partly attributable to their physical dependence. Ratings were similar for young siblings but, after the age of 6, 40% of siblings of disabled children versus 18% of controls were rated maladjusted. This was probably due to the fact that, compared with controls, siblings of the disabled experienced many more restrictions and responsibilities, but might also be due to the older siblings' increased awareness of the social stigma of handicap. Finally, teacher ratings and observational data from a special school setting were obtained for a small sample (N=14) of matched cerebral palsied siblings and singletons. Results provided some indications of better adjustment for siblings and lower involvement for singletons.

This study is based on student lifestyle and its contribution to personal victimization at University of Fort Hare in Alice campus. Social Science researchers such as Fisher, Sloan, Cullen, and Lu (1998) claim that there are many incidents of criminal victimization occurring on and off university campuses. The main purpose of this study is to find out whether there is any correlation between student lifestyle and personal victimization. There are many theories, concepts and available information regarding the issue of personal victimization among students, however, this notion is thriving, especially in higher institutions. The study examined the research objectives through lenses of theories such as lifestyle exposure theory, routine activities theory, rational choice theory which serve to elaborate more about the research topic. In this study data was collected using interviews and self-administered questionnaires for triangulation purposes. Some of the findings in this study were that there is vast majority of students who suffer from personal victimization on and off-campus due to students’ different lifestyles and lack of legal responsibility by the institution. First year females were found to be the majority of students who suffer from personal victimization due to their vulnerability in their residences. Based on these findings, recommendations such as tightening security measures around campus, educating students regarding victimization, and collaboration of the university with police officials were made.