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Community involvement in the identification of vulnerable child-headed households in Hogsback, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Children from child-headed households are vulnerable, as they experience several challenges; it is therefore imperative to provide them with social …
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Predicting psychological abuse in intimate relationships: Insights from perceptions, victimisation, and perpetration histories in South Africa
his study examines the factors contributing to the likelihood of psychological abuse in intimate relationships in South Africa. Using data …
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THE EXPERIENCES OF SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL WORK SERVICES
This article examines the experiences of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) during the Covid-19 pandemic and the implications for social …
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Bullying in an educational setting in Limpopo Province: Insights from the social work discipline
Bullying is arguably the most prevalent form of aggression and violence experienced by learners during their schooling years. This phenomenon …
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PERCEIVED CHALLENGES SOCIAL WORKERS EXPERIENCE IN PROVIDING DEINSTITUTIONALISED SERVICES TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE USERS
Mental, physical and social health are vital, interdependent strands of life for all individuals. Unfortunately, in most parts of the …
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FATHERS’ PERSPECTIVES ON THE PREPARATION OF SONS FOR FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES
Being an effective father requires a close relationship with sons, which leads to fostering trust, open communication, mutual support, respect …
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EXPERIENCES OF SOCIAL WORKERS IN WORKING WITH HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH
This article uses role theory as a lens to explain the experiences of social workers working within healthcare multidisciplinary teams, …
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RETHINKING “CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME
In this issue, we challenge readers with the salient question of whether charity always begins at home, particularly as the …
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LOCKED DOWN IN THE RAINBOW NATION: ALLEVIATING THE LONELINESS OF SOUTH AFRICAN OLDER PERSONS
The literature on the biopsychosocial effects of COVID-19 on older persons has originated predominately from the Global North, with a …
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SOCIAL WORK AT THE INTERFACE OF COVID-19: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY AT A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
The aim of the study was to explore the roles of social workers at a university of technology in KwaZulu-Natal …
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“I AM TOTALLY ISOLATED”: EXPERIENCES OF ADULTS WITH ACQUIRED PHYSICAL DISABILITIES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA
The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted various sectors, including social work services to persons with physical disabilities. This …
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MANAGEMENT TASKS OF SOCIAL WORKERS SUPERVISING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) CENTRES: IDENTIFYING THE AREAS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Early Childhood Development (ECD) has become a priority area of social work, in both developed and developing countries. In this …
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Editorial
This second edition in 2023 of Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk offers eight articles with themes centred on social work during the …
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ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR ADOPTION SOCIAL WORKERS IN SOUTH AFRICA: THE DELPHI PROCESS
Adoption involves dealing with legal and ethical complexities, competing rights and addressing the long-term implications for those involved. The principle …
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Edtorial
The third edition of 2023 presents a collection of eight articles that delve into four central themes: role players in …
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PERCEPTIONS OF SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS REGARDING THE ASSET-BASED COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT (ABCD) APPROACH: A SOUTH AFRICAN STUDY
Asset-based community-driven development (ABCD) has gained momentum in social work education over the last ten years. This mix-method study presents …
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EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES OF SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS ON THE USE OF BLENDED LEARNING AND EMERGENCY REMOTE ONLINE LEARNING PRIOR TO AND DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The study employed a qualitative research approach and emancipatory framework to explore students’ experiences with blended learning and emergency remote …
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ADOPTIVE PARENTS’ EXPERIENCES OF SUPPORT FROM SOCIAL WORKERS AND INFORMAL NETWORKS DURING THE ADOPTION PROCESS
Prospective adoptive parents require a considerable amount of support from social workers as well as from other support systems during …
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RESILIENCE OF SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKERS: DEFINED BY STRENGTHS AND COPING ABILITIES
Resilience has been identified as a protective factor that improves the ability to manage stress, promotes wellbeing and enables individuals …
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FOSTER CARE: YES OR NO? THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES OF SOCIAL WORKERS RENDERING FOSTER CARE SERVICES
Decisions made by social workers play a crucial role in foster care. Despite the challenging conditions under which social workers …