Research has it that students in institutions of higher learning the world over evidence stifled critical thinking dispositions in their studies. Some researchers in countries like the United States of America have come up with findings about critical thinking dispositions peculiar to their contexts and hence not universally applicable. Factors that stifle critical thinking dispositions of students in Zimbabwean institutions of higher learning had not been studied per se. This research focuses on factors that stifle critical thinking dispositions of third year students at Morgenster Teachers’ College in Zimbabwe. Both the qualitative and the quantitative research approaches were employed in this research. Focus group interviews and questionnaires were used to generate data. Third year students at Morgenster Teachers’ College were studied. The research findings reveal that the factors that stifle critical thinking dispositions in the students are individualistic, structuralistic, socio-cultural and political. In this study, it is recommended that the lecturers can alleviate the effects of the factors that stifle critical thinking dispositions by exposing students to critical thinking situations. / Educational Studies / M. Ed.(Philosophy of Education)

The Apartheid Philosophy resulted in creating a heterogenous society in South Africa, with each group having its own distinctive culture and value-orientation. Organizational values, influenced by personal value-orientation employed by White managers, could be challenged by appointing members of this heterogenous society into positions previously held by White managers, thereby emphasizing the need for congruence between organizational and personal value-orientation. The literature study revealed not only the existence of both Individualism and Collectivism, but the co-existence thereof in individual value-orientation and the existence of Ubuntuism as another form of collectivism - the latter being analogous to humanism. Through this empirical study the value-orientations of managers from either Black or White cultural backgrounds, were assessed, using a value-orientation questionnaire. The findings of the present study, although inconclusive, demonstrated that Black and White managers do not differ significantly in terms of their value-orientation at work. / Industrial and Organisational Psychology / M.A. (Industrial Psychology)

The dissertation starts from the premise that we are living in an increasingly individualistic and secular society. The church is seen as a worshipping community, where mutual care emanating from true Christian community could serve as a corrective to current fragmentation. A theory is developed of the church as a caring and worshipping faith community which exists alongside other communities. The church therefore exists to enable people to embody the gospel ideals in their lives. The whole Christian community must thus be seen to be offering the love, compassion and acceptance that is needed today. This role can be enhanced by encouraging training in caring skills. The faith community exercises its nurturing support system through the fusion of horizons as members seek to give expression to their faith. This faith community functions against the background of the myriad of relationships and different communities in which its members find themselves in. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M. Th. (Practical Theology)

Diploma thesis The power imbalance in caring families deals with power dynamics in the caregiving situation, where mother is a care receiver and her own daughter is caregiver. The theoretical part conceptualizes terms such as the power, the power imbalance, role reversal, caregiver, care receiver and ambivalence. The practical part is presented with its own qualitative survey with caregivers. The work confirms that the factors that significantly affect the success of care are (by caring daughter) options for care giving and degree of caring tie, and (by care receiving mother) ability to give up part of their autonomy, to assess properly the subjective and objective assistance needs and satisfaction with quality and quantity of social ties. The work also reveals some of the mechanisms of power dynamics within families; for example, the ways in which the phase of role reversal is reflected in mutual negotiation, persuasion in dimension, feelings of interaction, advocacy and conflict resolution. It turned out that a higher intergenerational power has actor with incomplete role reversal. Phase of role reversal showed to be a key factor in sorting manifestations of power dynamics in caregiving families. The main outcome of this work is the typology of strategies for power influence of caregivers and...

There is an inefficiency of waste management in co-living spaces for students, emphasizing the importance of proper waste sorting. A multifaceted research methodology was initiated with a literature review to understand existing waste management solutions and how they work as a system, followed by attribute studies pivotal for co-living spaces. A potential of product-service systems was explored to facilitate collaboration between students and housing companies. Interviews with students and contextual studies further enriched the understanding of waste management practices. These research methods guided the development of innovative waste management solutions tailored to theunique dynamics of co-living spaces. Stakeholders in this endeavor include students, housing companies, municipalities, and waste management organizations. Instilling correct waste sorting habits, saving costs through reduced fines, more efficient waste processing, and streamlining operations. Our design specifications prioritize user-friendliness, adhering to Nordic sign norms, and a positive user experience. The bins feature designated openings, color coding, visual labels, transparency, and sealable dispensing. Collaborative value is enhanced through interactive elements and aesthetic graphics. We introduce a novel solution: specialized sorting bins with integrated behavioral nudges. Our primary goal is to foster a sense of collective responsibility among residents and promote sustainable waste practices. The final design utilizes recyclable materials. Sustainability is further promoted by encouraging bag reuse. The practical application of sustainability is achieved through nudges and educational graphics on the bins, while social cohesion is fostered through interactive placards. In conclusion, our innovative bin solution offers an effective approach to sustainable waste management in co-living and future work may involve adapting the solution to diverse needs and evolving waste management challenges in shared living environments. / Avfallshantering inom kollektiva (co-living) studentmiljöer saknar effektivisering och understryker vikten av korrekt avfallssortering. För att underlätta samarbetet mellan studenter och bostadsföretag undersöktes potentialen av ett produkt-tjänstesystem för utvecklingen av innovativa avfallshanteringslösningar; detta specifikt för den unika dynamiken i kollektiva utrymmen. Denna potential inkluderar intressenter som studenter, bostadsföretag, kommuner och avfallshanteringsorganisationer som kan leda till förbättringar i korrekta avfallssorteringsvanor, och dessutom spara kostnader genom minskade böter, effektivare avfallshantering och effektivisering av verksamheter. Metoderna som utfördes inkluderade en forskning med hjälp av litteratur, intervjuer och kontextuella studier med studenterna i centrum för att förstå de befintliga avfallshanteringslösningarna, de underliggande systemen, en ökad förståelsen av avfallshanteringsmetoder och relevanta egenskaper. Resultatet blev introduktionen av en lösning i form av specialiserade sorteringskärl som utnyttjar sig av puffning (nudging) för att utöka en känsla av kollektivt ansvar bland invånarna samt utförandet av hållbara avfallsmetoder. Vår designspecifikation prioriterar användarvänlighet, en bättre användarupplevelse och efterliknar de nordiska skyltnormerna. Detta uppnås med variation i former efter typer av förpackning, färgkoder, visuella beteckningar, transparens och förslutningsbar dispensering. För att förstärka samarbetsvärdet användes interaktiva element och estetisk grafik. Kärlen är konstruerade av återvinningsbara material och uppmuntrar därefter återanvändning av säckar tillsammans med kärlen. Den praktiska tillämpningen av hållbarhet uppnås genom puffar och grafiska illustrationer på kärlen, medan social sammanhållning främjas genom interaktiva skyltar. Sammanfattningsvis erbjuder vår innovation en lösning för källsortering på ett effektivt tillvägagångssätt för hållbar avfallshantering i kollektiva utrymmen med ett framtida arbete som kan innebära att anpassa lösningen till olika behov och utvecklande av avfallshanteringsutmaningar i delade livsmiljöer.