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Mental well-being among the unemployed : the role of government interventionMabela, Constance Sarah 11 1900 (has links)
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of unemployment on the
mental well-being of the South African working age population. The implication of
exploring this relationship is to indicate the importance of good mental health among
persons who are not employed. The present study also aimed atinvestigating the
role that government can play in mitigating the impact of unemployment on mental
health. This part of the research assessed the effectiveness of government’s social
security system.
The current study employs a mixed research design whereby both quantitative and
qualitative methods of data analysis are used. The relationship between
unemployment, mental well-being and government intervention is investigated using
a cohort group in which the mental health of persons not employed, aged between
15 and 64 years, are followed over the period, 2004 to 2008. The results are
presented using two types of data. First, secondary data from Statistics South
Africa’s General Household Survey (GHS) were used to measure the impact of
unemployment on mental health and to ascertain the impact of government social
assistance on affected individuals’ mental well-being. Secondly, in order to explore
individual perceptions around government intervention, the research employed a
qualitative phenomenological design. This involved conducting semi-structured
personal interviews with four unemployed women residing in Gauteng.
The results showed that incidences of self-reported mental health illnesses were
most likely to be found among individuals who were not employed as compared to
those that were employed. This finding proved to be consistent using both
descriptive and multivariate statistics which included predictive models. In terms of
government intervention, positive mental well-being was shown to be positively
related to access of social welfare services (in the form of social grants). This finding
was true for all the years of reporting (i.e., 2004 to 2008).
In conclusion, although unemployment was found to have a negative impact of
mental well-being, government intervention was shown to positively mitigate this
impact, thereby giving hope to an otherwise hopeless situation. Unemployment and its impact on mental well-beingalso proved to be a complex subject, requiring
multidisciplinary intervening strategies to solving it. / Psychology / D. Litt. et Phil. (Psychology)
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Participatory research in programme formulation with a youth groupRamphele, Christine Morongwe 11 1900 (has links)
Social Science / M.A.(Social Science: Mental Health)
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'n Konstruktivistiese beskrywing van veranderende persepsies in 'n welsynsorganisasieCommerford, Sophia Elizabeth Jacoba 11 1900 (has links)
Text in Afrikaans / Hierdie studie kontrasteer die Newtoniaanse denkwyse en die konstruktivisme as
vertrekpunt. Die beginsels van reduksionisme, neutraliteit en liniere oorsaaklikheid
waarop die Newtoniaanse denke gefundeer is, word gekontrasteer met die sirkulariteit
en non-objektiwiteit van interveiwante elemente binne die lewende sisteem.
Die verskille in aannames van personeel van 'n welsynsvereniging word ondersoek aan
die hand van observasie van prosesse van veranderende denke wat oor 'n periode
ontwikkel het. Die proses van verandering word aan die hand van 'n gevallestudie
bespreek.
Binne die veranderende denke, is erkenning verleen aan die sistemiese orientasie
waar die interaktiewe intervetwantskap van die elemente binne die sisteem ter sprake
raak. Die lewende sisteem en die kenmerke van outonomie, outopo"ise, organisasie en
struktuur word binne die filosofie van konstruktivisme bespreek. Uit hierdie filosofie
evolueer 'n proses waar binne realiteite geskep word, konsensus binne die sisteem
verkry word, en die organisasie van die lewende sisteem reflekteer word / This study focusses on the contrasting thinking patterns of Newtonian thinking and
constructivism. The principles of reductionism, neutrality and linear causality on which
Newtonian thinking is grounded are compared with circular processes and non
objectivity of interrelated elements that are to be found in living systems.
The differences in assumptions of personnel in a welfare organisation are investigated
through observation of changing processes of thinking that evolved over a period of
time. The process of change is discussed by way of a case study.
Recognition is given to the systemic orientation where the interactive interrelatedness
of elements within the system evolved within changing patterns of thinking. The living
system and characteristics of autonomy, autopoiesis, organisation and structure are
discussed from a philosophy of constructivism. From this philosophy evolved a process
in which realities were created, consensus was reached within the system, and the
organisation of the living system was reflected. / Social Work / M.A. (Sosiale Wetenskappe(Geestesgesondheid))
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Participatory research in programme formulation with a youth groupRamphele, Christine Morongwe 11 1900 (has links)
Social Science / M.A.(Social Science: Mental Health)
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'n Konstruktivistiese beskrywing van veranderende persepsies in 'n welsynsorganisasieCommerford, Sophia Elizabeth Jacoba 11 1900 (has links)
Text in Afrikaans / Hierdie studie kontrasteer die Newtoniaanse denkwyse en die konstruktivisme as
vertrekpunt. Die beginsels van reduksionisme, neutraliteit en liniere oorsaaklikheid
waarop die Newtoniaanse denke gefundeer is, word gekontrasteer met die sirkulariteit
en non-objektiwiteit van interveiwante elemente binne die lewende sisteem.
Die verskille in aannames van personeel van 'n welsynsvereniging word ondersoek aan
die hand van observasie van prosesse van veranderende denke wat oor 'n periode
ontwikkel het. Die proses van verandering word aan die hand van 'n gevallestudie
bespreek.
Binne die veranderende denke, is erkenning verleen aan die sistemiese orientasie
waar die interaktiewe intervetwantskap van die elemente binne die sisteem ter sprake
raak. Die lewende sisteem en die kenmerke van outonomie, outopo"ise, organisasie en
struktuur word binne die filosofie van konstruktivisme bespreek. Uit hierdie filosofie
evolueer 'n proses waar binne realiteite geskep word, konsensus binne die sisteem
verkry word, en die organisasie van die lewende sisteem reflekteer word / This study focusses on the contrasting thinking patterns of Newtonian thinking and
constructivism. The principles of reductionism, neutrality and linear causality on which
Newtonian thinking is grounded are compared with circular processes and non
objectivity of interrelated elements that are to be found in living systems.
The differences in assumptions of personnel in a welfare organisation are investigated
through observation of changing processes of thinking that evolved over a period of
time. The process of change is discussed by way of a case study.
Recognition is given to the systemic orientation where the interactive interrelatedness
of elements within the system evolved within changing patterns of thinking. The living
system and characteristics of autonomy, autopoiesis, organisation and structure are
discussed from a philosophy of constructivism. From this philosophy evolved a process
in which realities were created, consensus was reached within the system, and the
organisation of the living system was reflected. / Social Work / M.A. (Sosiale Wetenskappe(Geestesgesondheid))
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The experiences of adult children who grew up in female-headed familiesMabelane, Winnie Keatlegile January 2016 (has links)
Female-headed families have become a major component of society, globally and locally. South Africa has also witnessed an increase in the number of female-headed families. Children raised in female-headed families have been reported to be disadvantaged in several ways. Many are said to be performing poorly at school, having low self-esteem, experiencing early sexual activity, and displaying adverse behaviour. Hence, the views of adult children who grew up in female-headed families were explored to inform social work practice.
A qualitative, explorative, descriptive, and contextual study was undertaken with 12 participants whose ages ranged from 25 to 35 years. The goal of this study was to gain insight into the experiences of adult children who grew up in female-headed families. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews and analysed following Tesch’s (in Creswell, 2009) framework. Data was verified using Lincoln and Guba’s model of trustworthiness.
The major findings highlighted first, a deep-seated need to understand reasons for being abandoned by their fathers. Second, the resources inherent within female-headed families, often overlooked, revealed the strengths that these families possess. Third, spirituality as the foundation of their resilience during difficult times dominated the participants’ accounts of being raised in female-headed families. Fourth, various support structures emerged as fundamental components, requisite for the optimal functioning of female-headed families. The implications for social work and recommendations for future research are presented. / Social Work / M.A. (Social Work)
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The relationship between local government and welfare organizations in EersterustSpringveldt, Isabell Clarah 30 June 2008 (has links)
The researcher conducted a qualitative study to determine the relationship between Local Government and the welfare organizations in the Eersterust community. In the previous political dispensation Eersterust was a community that was disadvantaged in terms of services by Local Government. Although Local Government is now tasked with a social development responsibility, its role regarding welfare organizations still does not go beyond rendering basic services, such as making premises and recreational facilities available. The research findings indicated that there is no clarity on the relationship; welfare organizations are uncertain of what is expected of them by Local Government and what they can expect from Local Government. / Health Studies / M.A.(Social Science (Mental Health))
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An exploratory study of the informal hiring sites for day labourers in TshwaneXipu, Lawrence 02 1900 (has links)
The purpose of the study was to locate the informal hiring sites for day
labourers in Tshwane, to determine the approximate number of day labourers, to
describe the nature of socio-economic activities taking place at the sites, and to
make recommendations to address needs that have been identified. The research
approach and methodology was exploratory, descriptive, quantitative and
qualitative. In terms of the findings, 80 informal hiring sites were identified in
Tshwane with approximately 3032 day labourers standing at the sites. Case
studies were done on three sites and it was found that they were hazardous and
lacked basic facilities such as shelter and toilets. Employer-employee
interactions were also found to be haphazard and sometimes manipulative and
exploitative. It is recommended that intervention programmes should be
implemented which could include the provision of basic facilities, skills
development, job search assistance and access to comprehensive social services. / Health Studies / M.A. (Social Science - Mental Health)
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Towards an understanding of social development by councillors and senior employees of Witzenberg MunicipalityKrieger, Jo-Ann 06 1900 (has links)
No abstract available / Social Work / M. A. (Social Work)
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The relationship between local government and welfare organizations in EersterustSpringveldt, Isabell Clarah 30 June 2008 (has links)
The researcher conducted a qualitative study to determine the relationship between Local Government and the welfare organizations in the Eersterust community. In the previous political dispensation Eersterust was a community that was disadvantaged in terms of services by Local Government. Although Local Government is now tasked with a social development responsibility, its role regarding welfare organizations still does not go beyond rendering basic services, such as making premises and recreational facilities available. The research findings indicated that there is no clarity on the relationship; welfare organizations are uncertain of what is expected of them by Local Government and what they can expect from Local Government. / Health Studies / M.A.(Social Science (Mental Health))
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