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Die jong kind se belewenis van intensiewe sportdeelnameRaubenheimer, Gawie Joubert 31 January 2006 (has links)
The aim of this study was to investigate the young child's experience of intensive sport participation. The study concentrated on the following aspects:
The role that adults play in children's sport experience.
The reasons for children's sport experience becoming negative.
Children's sport experience with special focus on enjoyment, pressure to win, competition anxiety, sportsmanship, crowd behaviour and withdrawal from participation.
A comparison between children's sport experience and the perceptions of parents and coaches of those experiences.
It was found that children experience aspects such as pressure to win, competition anxiety and crowd behaviour as negative. Another outcome of this study was the finding that children experience their sport participation more negative than parents and coaches think they do. Lastly it was found that children, in spite of having a negative experience of some aspects of sport, still enjoy participating in sport and are not considering withdrawal from it. / Educational Studies / M. Ed (Guidance and Counselling)
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Sharing of parenting after divorce.Rahim, Rehana Bibi. January 2002 (has links)
Separation and divorce have become normative life events for many families
throughout the world. According to the most recent statistics, during 1998, a total
of 35 792 divorces were granted in South Africa alone, resulting in 45 123
children being affected by the divorce of their parents (Statistics South Africa -
Statistical Release PO 307). Children who best survive their parents divorce are
those maintaining significant and positive relationships with both parents.
Children whose parents share parenting also cope better with the consequences
of divorce. This study therefore attempted to provide insight into the personal
experiences of divorced parents in relation to sharing of parenting after divorce.
In this qualitative study, the researcher used the snowballing technique of
sampling. A total of 16 divorced parents, including eight mothers and eight
fathers, were included in the sample. The sample comprised of custodial, noncustodial
and joint custodial parents who had been divorced for a period of at
least two years. The interview schedules were personally administered and
manually analyzed by the researcher.
From the main findings, it was ascertained that respondents experienced
tremendous difficulties in coping with the aftermath of divorce more especially in
the realm of co-parenting. The main challenges they have had to face were
problems relating to access to children, conflict in post-divorce relationships,
stress related to the remarriage of ex-spouses, lack of sharing of parental
responsibilities, communication problems and lack of therapeutic support.
In order to promote effective post-divorce parenting, the researcher made
recommendations with regard to the provision of educational programmes and
therapeutic services for parents, children and other interested parties affected by
the divorce. Recommendations, pertaining to divorce, are also made in respect
of the justice system in South Africa. / Thesis (LL.M.)-University of Durban-Westville, 2002.
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An ecological perspective on parents' experiences of having a child with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) in the South African context.Dawson, Nicola 27 March 2013 (has links)
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has traditionally been understood and treated
bio‐medically. However, bio‐ecological and eco‐systems theory, as well as a vast
body of literature, suggests that ASD has a systemic impact, unique to each
context. This study aimed to understand the systemic and ecological experiences
of parents’ to children with ASD in the South African context with regard to ASD
and ASD intervention. Eight parents to children with ASD were interviewed
using a semi‐structured interview schedule. The data were analysed using
deductive thematic content analysis. The study found that, in the South African
context, both Indigenous and Western Knowledge Systems impact on parents’
experiences of having a child with ASD. It further found that ASD had a systemic
impact, and that current ASD intervention failed to target the needs across the
system. Lastly, it found that stigma originates from both Indigenous and Western
Knowledge Systems, and that information about ASD is of great importance to
parents in the South African context.
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Pragmatic communicative competence in rehabilitated language-impaired preschool children.Joffe, Beverly Sandra January 1990 (has links)
A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY,
FACULTY OF ARTS,
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND,
JOHANNESBURG
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN
SPEECH PATHOLOGY / Aspects of communicative competence encompassing
syntactic, pragmatic and social skill dimensions were
examined in preschool children. Subjects comprised five
language-impaired children who had been declared
remediated after a period of language therapy
(Age 5.0-6.5) and five children of the same age
considered to be linguistically normal. unstructured
mother/child interactions yielded language samples
which were analysed according to the Language
Assessment Remediation and Screening procedure.
Structured child/unfamiliar interlocutor dyadic
interactions were analysed in terms of the Behavioural
Inventory of Speech Act Performances and according to a
devised pragmatic addendum. Social skill profiles were
obtained by means of the Devereaux Elementary school
Behaviour Rating Scale. No statistical differences
occurred between groups on linguistic, pragmatic and
social skill dimensions. Individual profiles of certain
presumably remediated subjects revealed ineffective
communicative modes in a structured dyadic context as
well as communicative deficits and behavioural problems
in the classroom situation.
Significant correlations emerged among various
linguistic pragmatic and social skill parameters.
Theoretical and clinical implications of these
correlations and of deficits uncovered by particular
measures in different contexts, are discussed. / Andrew Chakane 2018
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Working memory : is it associated with socioeconomic status?Moolla, Azra 07 January 2013 (has links)
It is well known that crystallized measures of intelligence are highly susceptible to educational, resource, language and socio-economic influences, and that the implications of using these kinds of measures are manifold affecting school and university entrance as well as employment opportunities. In South Africa, wherein tests are regarded with suspicion as a consequence of test misuse during the Apartheid era, there is an urgent need for the development of measures which are resilient to these influences. In answer to this, working memory measures have been identified as possible measures which minimize these biases. Consequently the following study investigated whether working memory tests were less susceptible to socioeconomic influences than the more traditional, crystallized measures of vocabulary and non-verbal IQ in a volunteer sample of 60 grade one learners from schools identified as high and low in socioeconomic status. The results demonstrated that working memory measures were consistently less affected by socio-economic status as compared to the traditional vocabulary and non-verbal IQ measures. However, socioeconomic status and language were found to be so closely correlated that it is not clear whether test performance in the vocabulary measures, was related one or both of these variables. In light of the fact that this study was correlational in nature, it is recommended that future studies focus on limiting the impact of extraneous variables to better understand the impact of socioeconomic status on test performance. Furthermore future studies should test children in their home language to avoid language contamination effects.
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The Attachment Story Completion Test : analysing the emergent themes and object relations of a South African protocol.Plit, Alexa 17 April 2013 (has links)
Attachment
theory
has
implications
for
relational
functioning
across
the
lifespan.
The
attachment
experience
of
institutionalised
children
in
South
Africa
is
understudied.
Using
a
psychoanalytic
perspective
as
an
addition
to
thematic
analysis
of
the
ASCT,
this
research
aims
to
add
to
the
functional
perspective
of
attachment,
an
internal
psychic
frame
of
reference
with
which
to
view
attachment
of
at
risk
children
in
South
Africa.
Using
58
ASCT
protocols,
divided
between
children’s
homes
and
hospitals,
stories
were
analysed
using
thematic
content
analysis
and
discussed
with
an
object
relations
perspective.
Results
suggest
the
inclusion
of
additional
categories
of
attachment
to
the
current
classification
system
as
well
as
a
deeper
relational
understanding
of
the
experience
of
insecure
attachment.
This
has
implications
for
the
current
understanding
and
classification
of
attachment.
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Exploring the efficacy of an applied diabetes numeracy intervention in a South African type 1 diabetic child population.Cronin, Meagan 02 April 2013 (has links)
Numeracy skills are vital for a child with diabetes as they need to be able to manage their
diabetes effectively, in order to protect one from the complications that come with diabetes.
There have been numerous studies that illustrate the poor numeracy skills in children with
diabetes. A numeracy intervention specifically related to diabetes was put into place to
illustrate whether or not such an intervention is effective in improving a child’s diabetic
numeracy ability, which will lead to the improvement of diabetes self-management in the
future.
A Quantitative quasi-experimental pre-test - post-test non equivalent control group design
was conducted to explore the efficacy of an applied numeracy intervention in a South Africa
type 1 diabetic child population. The study group comprised of 58 children with type 1
diabetes, each group consisted of 29 participants, and each participant in the experimental
group was closely matched according to their level of formal education, grade, age and sex to
a research participant in the control group. Both groups were measured before and after the
intervention.
The children were between the ages of 8 and 13. All participants were in formal education
between Grades 3 and Grade 8. Results revealed that participants in both groups had lower
‘functional’ grades as compared to their ‘actual grade’ level which suggests that they
performed below their expected grade level. Participants performed better in areas assessing
basic mathematical skills than areas which assessed applied diabetes mathematical skills. The
intervention was shown to be effective as analyses revealed that there was a highly significant
difference (p<0.001) between the Pre and Post Test (applied mathematical sections) of the
experimental group which took part in the intervention.
This research is only the starting point for the assessment of the effectiveness of a numeracy
component in diabetes related education in South Africa, and through this one would hope
that more research in South Africa will be done in this area.
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Females' environmental perceptions of violence and danger in secondary schools : case studies from the Durban Metropolitan area.Perry, Edwin C. January 2002 (has links)
There has been a significant level of outcry opposing violence against females and the
development of policies and legislation aimed at reducing this increasing problem that
confronts South African society. Yet, violence and the fear of violence, especially
gender-based violence, are widespread in South Africa. Despite the considerable
research that has been undertaken on violence in South Africa, there remains a weak
empirical and conceptual basis to understand females' environmental perceptions of
violence and danger in secondary schools. This dissertation contributes to a greater
understanding of the relationships between gender, violence and environmental
perceptions. Gender specific spatialities, experiences and perceptions are critically
examined. Critical concerns in the study include females' environmental perceptions
of violence and images of danger in secondary schools, sources of information
regarding violence and danger, types of violence that females are aware of, specific
experiences of violence among the respondents and the coping strategies adopted by
females.
To enable a critical examination of the above issues, a comprehensive literature
review was undertaken as well as fieldwork was conducted in two secondary schools
(Dr A D Lazarus and Ridge Park College). Both female learners and teachers
participated in the study. A variety of quantitative and qualitative methods were used
including questionnaire surveys as well as mental mapping and ranking exercises to
achieve the aims and objectives of this study.
The key findings of the research show that violence and the danger of violence
constrain the movements and the options of females. Furthermore, the results clearly
illustrate discernible patterns of fear of violence, experiences of violence, perceptions
of violence and responses to the perceived threat of violence among the respondents.
Additionally, a disconcerting finding was that a significant proportion of the
respondents at both schools viewed the school itself to be unsafe or located in close
proximity to areas that they perceived to be dangerous.
Undoubtedly, addressing issues pertaining to gender and violence in secondary
schools (and in society more generally) will enhance females' abilities to effectively
participate in and benefit from educational and development processes. This study
shows that acts of violence generally and gender-based violence particularly need to
be understood in their environmental contexts inclusive of the location! spatial, social,
economic and political dimensions. Moreover, perceptions and the fear of violence,
although they may not match actual risk, need to be responded to constructively. / Thesis (M.A.)- University of Durban Westville, 2002.
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Die jong kind se belewenis van intensiewe sportdeelnameRaubenheimer, Gawie Joubert 31 January 2006 (has links)
The aim of this study was to investigate the young child's experience of intensive sport participation. The study concentrated on the following aspects:
The role that adults play in children's sport experience.
The reasons for children's sport experience becoming negative.
Children's sport experience with special focus on enjoyment, pressure to win, competition anxiety, sportsmanship, crowd behaviour and withdrawal from participation.
A comparison between children's sport experience and the perceptions of parents and coaches of those experiences.
It was found that children experience aspects such as pressure to win, competition anxiety and crowd behaviour as negative. Another outcome of this study was the finding that children experience their sport participation more negative than parents and coaches think they do. Lastly it was found that children, in spite of having a negative experience of some aspects of sport, still enjoy participating in sport and are not considering withdrawal from it. / Educational Studies / M. Ed (Guidance and Counselling)
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'n Bemarkingsbenadering tot die ondersteuning en benutting van maatskaplikewerk-dienste : beginsels en riglyneTerblanché, Susanna Steenkamp 15 July 2014 (has links)
Ph.D. (Social Work) / Please refer to full text to view abstract
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