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Testing two measures of subjective well-being amongst a sample of children in the Western CapeNoordien, Zorina January 2015 (has links)
Magister Artium - MA / Recent advancements in child well-being research have shown an increased interest in the importance of subjective well-being. The development of instruments and scales to measure subjective well-being among children and adolescents is in its infancy. Furthermore, there are few existing cross-cultural studies with child and adolescent populations. Validation of existing measures and cross-cultural comparisons has been identified by a number of researchers as critical in contributing to the international dialogue. In the current study, two measures of subjective well-being (Student Life Satisfaction Scale and Personal Well-Being Index-School Children) are tested among a sample of children in the Western Cape region of South Africa. Noting the diversity of experience between children from different socio-economic status groups in South Africa, the study further aims to determine the extent to which the measures are comparable across socio-economic status groups. Data from the Children’s World Survey were used; and includes a sample of 1004 children randomly selected from 15 schools within the Cape Town Metropole. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to test the overall fit structure and multi-group factor analysis, with Scalar and Metric invariance constraints. The results show appropriate fit structure for the overall model, with Scalar and Metric factor invariance tenable across socio-economic status groups. The overall findings suggest that the two measures are appropriate for use with children from low and medium socio-economic status groups in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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Utilising parents' funds of knowledge to enhance literacy amongst foundation phase learnersGreenhalgh, Tanya Lee January 2020 (has links)
This dissertation builds on and contributes to work in the field of parent-school collaboration and the funds of knowledge approach. In South Africa, policies have been developed to promote collaboration between schools and parents. These policies, however, do not fully recognise or aim to use parents’ funds of knowledge in this collaboration. In addition, numerous studies have examined the challenges associated with collaboration amongst working-class households, however, little attention has been given to the lower middle-class in South Africa in particular. This study therefore explores the funds of knowledge of lower-middle class parents, and ways in which schools and parents manage these ‘funds’ to enhance the literacy development of foundation phase learners. The dissertation draws strongly on the work of Moll, Amanti, Neff and Gonzalez (1992) whose funds of knowledge approach holds a transformative perspective on people with a lower socio-economic background. The data for this qualitative study was collected through 30 semi-structured interviews. I argue that parents accumulate various knowledge, skills and abilities through their life experiences that could significantly enhance the literacy development of their children. The findings suggest that, while parents possess these skills, there is a lack of transmission of the skills and knowledge amongst their children. Factors that influence the collaborative use of these funds of knowledge are discussed and explored in this study. I conclude with a discussion on the dynamics of a South African classroom and existing policies on collaboration and how this affects the collaborative use of parents’ funds of knowledge to enhance the literacy of foundation phase learners. / Dissertation (MEd)--University of Pretoria, 2019. / Education Management and Policy Studies / MEd / Unrestricted
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about Food Additives and ObesityIngram, Lorna Theresa 01 January 2019 (has links)
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about Food Additives and Obesity
by
Lorna Theresa Ingram
MS, Long Island University, 2007
BA, Florida International University, 1999
Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree of
Doctor of Philosophy
Walden University
November 2019
Obesity is a chronic health problem that affects the health and well being of its population. The purpose of this cross-sectional, descriptive study was to examine whether there is a relationship between individuals’ knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding food additives and obesity. The research questions concerned knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs participants had regarding food additives and obesity. The theoretical foundation for this study was the social learning theory. The participants for this study were recruited from a religious organization in central Florida via announcements in the church bulletin. The method of study was a survey using Survey Monkey online website and the data analysis method was using SPSS software program. According to study results, on average, the level of knowledge regarding food additives and obesity was a score of 5 out of 7, and there was no difference in knowledge, attitudes, or beliefs among the study participants based on age, income, gender, education, or racial group. The linear regression model indicated that there was a statistically significant relationship between associate degree and knowledge; however, assumption testing revealed that there were issues of heteroscedasticity indicating that the results should be treated with caution. Social change implications based on the findings of this study include a need for additional education regarding the relationship between food additives and obesity, particularly among individuals with lower levels of education.
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Water conservation and demand management: Policy implications at the local levelMgonja, Timothy Gabriel January 2001 (has links)
Magister Artium (Development Studies) - MA(DVS) / South Africa is currently experiencing the global phenomenon of water shortage.
Current water requirements for domestic use, industries and agriculture far exceed
local supplies in many parts of the country. It is for this reason that the South African
government has to formulate a variety of policies that govern and regulate the use of
water.
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The Effect of an Expressed Level of Aspiration in Determining Performance on a Subsequent TaskHafner, Bruce W. 08 1900 (has links)
There have been few investigations employing the level of aspiration as a motivational independent variable. The problem of the present study was to investigate the effect of an expressed level of aspiration on a subsequent level of performance on a cancellation task and to relate this effect to socio-economic classifications.
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The impact of socio-economic status of the people towards participation in developmental programmesNwachukwu, Precious Tobechukwu Toby January 2011 (has links)
Thesis submitted in accordance with the requirements for the award of the Degree of the Master of Arts in Social Work At the University of Zululand, Department of Social Work
Faculty of Arts, 2011. / The major objective of this study was to assess the impact of socio-economic status of the people at uMhlathuze municipality on participation in developmental programmes. A qualitative and
quantitative mixed method was applied to investigate perception and attitude on participation of
people in development programmes. To guide and direct this study four research questions were
formulated and transformed into research hypotheses. The multi-stage random sampling
technique was used to sample sixty respondents from eight communities in the research area who
completed all the questionnaires items were actually used in the analyses. The hypotheses
formulated were tested using the Statistical Programme for Social Science, version 18.0 (SPSS),
the Pearson Chi-square test and minimum likelihood expected count ratio analysis were used.
Results revealed that income level have significant impact on participation of people in
developmental program in the study area; also that alternative income in terms of incentives or
stipends provided by the facilitators improves participation in development programmes.
Employment statuses have not contributed towards participation in development programmes
and that time constraints were a major factor. Prior occupational status and prior satisfaction of
previous programmes enhances participation. Small family sizes have impacted significantly to
participation. Educational attainments have impacted significantly towards participation. The
study found out that, programmes such as the SMMES on skill acquisition, Craft, Tourism and
Housing development, have not contributed to alleviate poverty in that people are not aware or
well informed of such programs. The study recommended that information dissemination,
political tolerance, formation of pressure groups, regular meeting attendance, and provision of
supportive policies were factors that would encourage and enhance participation in
developmental programmes. Further studies should be geared towards policies that should
enhance workers and business peoples’ participation in development programmes.
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Understanding the Relation Between Socio-Economic Status and Child Weight Status within a Multidisciplinary Weight Control TreatmentDarling, Katherine E. 23 July 2019 (has links)
No description available.
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Childhood mortality and socioeconomic status in the Agincourt Health and Demographic Surveillance Site in 2003, South AfricaBakajika Kapuku, Didier 28 June 2011 (has links)
MSc (Med), Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 2008
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Race, Socio-economic Status, School Level-resources, And Parental Influences On Fcat Scores In Florida: A Quantitative Study.King, Tara 01 January 2005 (has links)
There is an abundance of literature that focuses on the standardized test score difference between minority and non-minority students. Within this literature, socio-economic factors, parental influences, and school-level resources have been used to explain the difference in test scores. The purpose of this study is to identify the variables that are thought to significantly influence test score achievement. The data come from the Florida Department of Education and the US Census. Linear regression analyses results are used to examine the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. The results showed that overall economic factors are more closely related to FCAT scores than race. More specifically, the percent of students receiving free lunch was negatively correlated with FCAT scores.
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Environmental Justice in Virginia’ s Rural Drinking Water: Analysis of Nitrate Concentrations and Bacteria Prevalence in the Household Wells of Augusta and Louisa County ResidentsArnold, David Frederick 08 August 2007 (has links)
This research studied two predominantly rural counties in Virginia to understand whether residents have equal access to uncontaminated drinking water by socio-economic status. Statistical associations were developed with the total value of each residence based on county tax assessment data as the independent variable to explain levels of nitrate, the presence of bacteria (total coliform and Escherichia coli), and specific household well characteristics (well age, well depth, and treatment). Nearest neighbor analysis and chi-square tests based on land cover classifications were also conducted to evaluate the spatial distribution of contaminated and uncontaminated wells.
Based on the results from the 336 samples analyzed in Louisa County, rural residents with private wells may have variable access to household drinking water free of bacteria; particularly if lower-value homes in the community tend to be older with more dated, shallower wells. This study also suggested that, in Louisa County, the presence of water treatment devices was also significantly related to total home value as an index of socio-economic status. Analysis of the 124 samples taken from household wells in Augusta County did not result in any significant associations among selected well characteristics, total home value, and water quality. Lower community participation in Augusta County as a result of a more expensive water quality testing fee may have contributed to the lack of hypothesized relationships in that county's case study. / Master of Science
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