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Validation of an adapted version of the Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced questionnaire (COPE) in the South African Police Service / Hester Antoinette VisserVisser, Hester Antoinette January 2005 (has links)
Members of the SAPS come into contact with violent crimes on a daily basis. They also have to
deal with changes on an organisational level, as well as large amounts of administrative work.
The Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced Questionnaire (COPE) was completed by
police members in the North West Province, and eight items focusing on emotion-focused
coping were added. The objectives of this study were to assess the construct validity and internal
consistency of the COPE in the SAPS, with added scales for emotional processing and emotional
expression. Another objective was to conceptualise coping, and specifically coping within the
policing context from the literature. Finally, analyses of the differences between the coping
strategies of different demographic groups in the SAPS were conducted.
A cross-sectional survey design was used. The study population (N=229) included samples of
police personnel across the North West Province. In addition to the COPE, a biographical
questionnaire compiled by the researcher, was administered. The dispositional version of the
COPE was used, consisting of 53 items. Eight additional items which measure emotional
processing and emotional expression were also used.
Initial analysis revealed the COPE subscales to be unreliable. Subsequent analysis indicated that
two coping mechanisms which reflected emotionality in broad terms were employed by SAPS
members. These factors were termed Active Emotional Expression and Emotional Reappraisal,
and showed acceptable Cronbach Alpha coefficients. Item bias analysis was conducted and two
items indicated uniform bias, and another two non-uniform bias. Tucker's phi coefficients for
Active Emotional Expression and Emotional Reappraisal were all acceptable, indicating
equivalence for both the Afrikaans and "other" languages groups. With regard to the two coping
factors, no significant differences were found between the created language categories, or
gender. Differences between the coping strategies of police members with different ranks, marital states and salary categories were also not significant.
Recommendations for the organisation and future research were made. / Thesis (M.A. (Industrial Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.
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Die effek van die besluitnemings- en lewensdoelkomponente van die SAPD se selfbestuur personeelkapasiteitsbouprogram / Petronella HuisamenHuisamen, Petronella January 2005 (has links)
Background: In 2003, the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service gave instructions
that all the new student constables should undergo a personnel capacity-building programme as part of
their basic training. This led to the development of the Self-Management Programme by Police Social
Work Services. This programme IS, since July 2004, an integral part of the empowerment of more than
8000 recruits annually.
A comprehensive study into the short and long-term effects of the programme on recruits, as well as its
overall return on investment (ROI), was started in 2004. In this document, only the results that were
achieved with the measurement of the programme's decision-making and purpose-in-life components
will, however, be covered.
Objectives: The study had a twofold purpose. The first was to measure the short and long-term effect of
the Financial Management, Planning of Goals, Self-knowledge, Problem-solving and HIV/AIDS
Awareness modules on recruit's knowledge, attitude and behaviour. It, secondly, endeavoured to
measure the programme's return on investment coefficient.
Method: The study utilised an experimental research design, as well as focus groups and
triangulation. It involved an average of 400 experimental group respondents, 120 control group
members, 12 focus group participants and 14 presenters per module. A total of 23 questionnaires and a focus group schedule was designed and utilised in the generation of data.
Results: All five modules had a practical significant effect on the respondents' knowledge, attitude and
behaviour and improved their personal and professional functioning considerably. The "decision-making"
and "purpose-in-life" components, as well as the programme as a whole, also produced a very
high return on investment. It, therefore, implies that the Self-Management Programme should be seen as
both a very effective capacity-building tool and a financial asset for the South African Police Service. / Thesis (Ph.D. (MW))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.
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Die effek van die besluitnemings- en lewensdoelkomponente van die SAPD se selfbestuur personeelkapasiteitsbouprogram / deur Petronella HuisamenHuisamen, Petronella January 2005 (has links)
Thesis (Ph.D. (MW))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.
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The effect of the human relations and health maintenance components of the SAPS self-management programme / by Heiletje Marili WilliamsWilliams, Heiletje Marili January 2006 (has links)
Thesis (Ph.D. (Social Work))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.
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Die rol van forensiese maatskaplike werkers ten opsigte van seksuele misbruik van babas in die Boland / Filicia Shirley Helen de JonghDe Jongh, Filicia Shirley Helen January 2012 (has links)
For years social workers have been involved in the investigation of child abuse cases, which includes the sexual abuse of children. The forensic social worker primarily engages with the investigation of child sexual abuse allegations and their involvement begins when a criminal case of alleged child sexual abuse is registered with the police. The core function of forensic social workers is to objectively assist the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the judicial system during the investigation of crimes against children, which includes cases of alleged sexual abuse of babies.
The aim of this study was to determine the role of the forensic social worker in cases of sexual abuse of babies in the Boland. A qualitative research procedure was followed and data was gathered through in-depth interviews with three state prosecutors working in regional courts in Worcester, Ceres and Paarl. In-depth interviews were also conducted with three SAPS forensic social workers in these areas. The results of the investigation were summarised according to certain themes.
The results of the study indicate that the successful prosecution and conviction of offenders of the sexual abuse of babies are limited, because a baby is unable to deliver testimony. The crucial role of the qualified forensic social worker in the investigation of these cases was highlighted in the study. The participants found the thorough investigation of collateral sources and the interpretation of information gathered by forensic social workers of great value. As an expert witness the forensic social worker can therefore play a prominent role in the conviction of offenders of sexual abuse of babies. / Thesis (MA (SW (Forensic))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013
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Die rol van forensiese maatskaplike werkers ten opsigte van seksuele misbruik van babas in die Boland / Filicia Shirley Helen de JonghDe Jongh, Filicia Shirley Helen January 2012 (has links)
For years social workers have been involved in the investigation of child abuse cases, which includes the sexual abuse of children. The forensic social worker primarily engages with the investigation of child sexual abuse allegations and their involvement begins when a criminal case of alleged child sexual abuse is registered with the police. The core function of forensic social workers is to objectively assist the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the judicial system during the investigation of crimes against children, which includes cases of alleged sexual abuse of babies.
The aim of this study was to determine the role of the forensic social worker in cases of sexual abuse of babies in the Boland. A qualitative research procedure was followed and data was gathered through in-depth interviews with three state prosecutors working in regional courts in Worcester, Ceres and Paarl. In-depth interviews were also conducted with three SAPS forensic social workers in these areas. The results of the investigation were summarised according to certain themes.
The results of the study indicate that the successful prosecution and conviction of offenders of the sexual abuse of babies are limited, because a baby is unable to deliver testimony. The crucial role of the qualified forensic social worker in the investigation of these cases was highlighted in the study. The participants found the thorough investigation of collateral sources and the interpretation of information gathered by forensic social workers of great value. As an expert witness the forensic social worker can therefore play a prominent role in the conviction of offenders of sexual abuse of babies. / Thesis (MA (SW (Forensic))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013
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Validation of an adapted version of the Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced questionnaire (COPE) in the South African Police Service / Hester Antoinette VisserVisser, Hester Antoinette January 2005 (has links)
Members of the SAPS come into contact with violent crimes on a daily basis. They also have to
deal with changes on an organisational level, as well as large amounts of administrative work.
The Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced Questionnaire (COPE) was completed by
police members in the North West Province, and eight items focusing on emotion-focused
coping were added. The objectives of this study were to assess the construct validity and internal
consistency of the COPE in the SAPS, with added scales for emotional processing and emotional
expression. Another objective was to conceptualise coping, and specifically coping within the
policing context from the literature. Finally, analyses of the differences between the coping
strategies of different demographic groups in the SAPS were conducted.
A cross-sectional survey design was used. The study population (N=229) included samples of
police personnel across the North West Province. In addition to the COPE, a biographical
questionnaire compiled by the researcher, was administered. The dispositional version of the
COPE was used, consisting of 53 items. Eight additional items which measure emotional
processing and emotional expression were also used.
Initial analysis revealed the COPE subscales to be unreliable. Subsequent analysis indicated that
two coping mechanisms which reflected emotionality in broad terms were employed by SAPS
members. These factors were termed Active Emotional Expression and Emotional Reappraisal,
and showed acceptable Cronbach Alpha coefficients. Item bias analysis was conducted and two
items indicated uniform bias, and another two non-uniform bias. Tucker's phi coefficients for
Active Emotional Expression and Emotional Reappraisal were all acceptable, indicating
equivalence for both the Afrikaans and "other" languages groups. With regard to the two coping
factors, no significant differences were found between the created language categories, or
gender. Differences between the coping strategies of police members with different ranks, marital states and salary categories were also not significant.
Recommendations for the organisation and future research were made. / Thesis (M.A. (Industrial Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.
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Die effek van die besluitnemings- en lewensdoelkomponente van die SAPD se selfbestuur personeelkapasiteitsbouprogram / Petronella HuisamenHuisamen, Petronella January 2005 (has links)
Background: In 2003, the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service gave instructions
that all the new student constables should undergo a personnel capacity-building programme as part of
their basic training. This led to the development of the Self-Management Programme by Police Social
Work Services. This programme IS, since July 2004, an integral part of the empowerment of more than
8000 recruits annually.
A comprehensive study into the short and long-term effects of the programme on recruits, as well as its
overall return on investment (ROI), was started in 2004. In this document, only the results that were
achieved with the measurement of the programme's decision-making and purpose-in-life components
will, however, be covered.
Objectives: The study had a twofold purpose. The first was to measure the short and long-term effect of
the Financial Management, Planning of Goals, Self-knowledge, Problem-solving and HIV/AIDS
Awareness modules on recruit's knowledge, attitude and behaviour. It, secondly, endeavoured to
measure the programme's return on investment coefficient.
Method: The study utilised an experimental research design, as well as focus groups and
triangulation. It involved an average of 400 experimental group respondents, 120 control group
members, 12 focus group participants and 14 presenters per module. A total of 23 questionnaires and a focus group schedule was designed and utilised in the generation of data.
Results: All five modules had a practical significant effect on the respondents' knowledge, attitude and
behaviour and improved their personal and professional functioning considerably. The "decision-making"
and "purpose-in-life" components, as well as the programme as a whole, also produced a very
high return on investment. It, therefore, implies that the Self-Management Programme should be seen as
both a very effective capacity-building tool and a financial asset for the South African Police Service. / Thesis (Ph.D. (MW))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.
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The effect of the human relations and health maintenance components of the SAPS self-management programme / Heiletje Marili WilliamsWilliams, Heiletje Marili January 2006 (has links)
Background: The success achieved with the South-African Police Service’s generic Personnel Capacity-Building Programmes contributed to a 2003 decision by the National Commissioner that a similar type of intervention should be included in the basic training of SAPS recruits. This led to the development of the Self-Management Programme. This programme is, since July 2004, an integral part of the empowerment of more than 8000 recruits annually and is presented on a bi-annual basis.
A comprehensive study into the programme’s short-term and long-term effect and return on investment (ROI) was launched in 2004. This thesis will report on the results achieved with the measurement of the programme’s human relation and health maintenance components.
Objectives: The primary aim of the study was to determine the effect of the Self-Management Programme’s human relations and health maintenance modules on the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of SAPS recruits, as well as the programme’s return on investment coefficient.
Method: The study utilised an experimental research design, as well as focus groups and triangulation. It involved an average of 520 recruits (400 for the experimental groups and 120 for the control groups) per module. This was supplemented by qualitative research in which 91 recruits participated in various focus groups. The modules and programme was also subjected to a structured and comprehensive return on investment analysis.
Results: Through the triangulation of measurements it was ascertained that the human relations and health maintenance modules had a practical significant effect on the recruits’ knowledge, attitude and behaviour and empowered them on both a personal and a professional level. The ROI analysis also showed that the programme was of considerable financial benefit to the SAPS and should remain as an integral part of all new recruits’ training in the future. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Social Work))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.
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The effect of the human relations and health maintenance components of the SAPS self-management programme / Heiletje Marili WilliamsWilliams, Heiletje Marili January 2006 (has links)
Background: The success achieved with the South-African Police Service’s generic Personnel Capacity-Building Programmes contributed to a 2003 decision by the National Commissioner that a similar type of intervention should be included in the basic training of SAPS recruits. This led to the development of the Self-Management Programme. This programme is, since July 2004, an integral part of the empowerment of more than 8000 recruits annually and is presented on a bi-annual basis.
A comprehensive study into the programme’s short-term and long-term effect and return on investment (ROI) was launched in 2004. This thesis will report on the results achieved with the measurement of the programme’s human relation and health maintenance components.
Objectives: The primary aim of the study was to determine the effect of the Self-Management Programme’s human relations and health maintenance modules on the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of SAPS recruits, as well as the programme’s return on investment coefficient.
Method: The study utilised an experimental research design, as well as focus groups and triangulation. It involved an average of 520 recruits (400 for the experimental groups and 120 for the control groups) per module. This was supplemented by qualitative research in which 91 recruits participated in various focus groups. The modules and programme was also subjected to a structured and comprehensive return on investment analysis.
Results: Through the triangulation of measurements it was ascertained that the human relations and health maintenance modules had a practical significant effect on the recruits’ knowledge, attitude and behaviour and empowered them on both a personal and a professional level. The ROI analysis also showed that the programme was of considerable financial benefit to the SAPS and should remain as an integral part of all new recruits’ training in the future. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Social Work))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.
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