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Browsing Research Articles (Social Work and Criminology) by Type "Postprint Article"
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(UNISA Press, 2006)This article is based on the research that was done at the TOP Clinic at Kalafong Hospital near Pretoria. The study was intended to investigate the psychosocial aspects related to termination of pregnancy on the woman, as ...
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(Routledge, 2021)"Build the Social Justice Bridge” was a participatory photography project that engaged international group workers in an assessment of group work as a social justice profession. Inspired by principles of photovoice research, ...
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(Taylor and Francis, 2018)Social impact assessment (SIA) addresses the ‘people aspect’ of development-induced change by empowering communities with a voice in the environmental impact assessment process. Globally, poverty and inequality is growing. ...
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(Unisa Press, 2024-05)Pandemics, such as the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in March 2020, have a negative impact on older persons’ (60 years and older) physical and mental health. Research on the effects of Covid-19 on older ...
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(Sage, 2024-09)This article shows the strategic, institutional approach the South African government took in creating and professionalising an occupational group—community development workers (CDWs), later community development practitioners ...
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(Routledge, 2021)This article critiques Zimbabwe's refugee policy and practice context, with a focus on the ideological underpinnings of aided income generation activities in Zimbabwe's Tongogara refugee camp. We apply the lenses of Joan ...
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(Routledge, 2022)The study employed a qualitative approach to explore the cultural beliefs of mental health care users (MHCUs) and caregivers regarding help-seeking behaviour in the rural communities of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. ...
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(Routledge, 2020)Older people are marginalized and are often subjected to discrimination and injustice. Yet they have a wealth of experience, wisdom, and skills that they can contribute. This story describes a project where a group of older ...
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(Routledge, 2016-06)Employees are confronted with garnishee orders on a daily basis. This article presents the findings of a qualitative study designed to explore the effect of garnishee orders on personnel. The results indicated that ...
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(Routledge, 2021)We examined (1) whether the relationship between religiosity and negative emotions (anger, frustration, depression, and anxiety) among prisoners is attributable to inmates’ sense of meaning and purpose in life and personal ...
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(Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2009)Adolescent and young adult university students' decreasing physical activity levels impact considerably on their psychological stress levels. Acute and long-term bouts of exercise can reduce psychological stress (Taylor, ...
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(Routledge, 2016-06)Adult non-formal education and training (NFET) in South Africa was adopted in 1990 to address the problem of unemployment of non-educated and unskilled adults. Public and private NFET centres aim to meet the training ...
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(Routledge, 2009-12)This is a scholarly analysis of the epidemiological criminology measures applied by South Africa to combat human trafficking of women and girls for involuntary prostitution. It comprises a description of the range ...
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(Sage, 2013-01)Children’s participation in decisions affecting them is a fundamental human right. This article proposes an ethical framework for meaningful, authentic children’s participation consistent with children’s rights, one developed ...
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(Routledge, 2020)The popularity of social media raises concerns related to cyber-violence and the security of marginalised individuals and groups, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) population. Developing worthy ...
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(Springer, 2023-06)Children are entitled to a host of rights cutting across the socio-economic and cultural fabric. These are contained in various international and regional conventions such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ...
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(Sage, 2014-12)This study explores male inmates’ perceptions of sex and rape in a South African correctional center (prison). In South Africa, consensual sex between inmates is prohibited by the Department of Correctional Services and ...
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(University of Johannesburg, Department of Social Work, 2015)The premise of this study is that if exposure to substance use in the social environment of adolescents is understood, macro interventions could be recommended to promote adolescents’ right to live in a safe and sustainable ...
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(Routledge, 2017)No abstract available.
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(Routledge, 2020)Appropriate gerontological social work services are, amongst others, dependent on social workers’ knowledge of and attitudes toward older persons. The current cohort of students, known as Generation Z, are global citizens. ...
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