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SOCIAL WORK EDUCATORS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL WORK
It is well known that the effects of climate change and especially environmental inequality are amplified for people who live …
Éditorial
Editorial
This edition of Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk offers a range of themes to the reader, with topics focusing on income-generating activities, …
Éditorial
EDITORIAL / REDAKSIONEEL
The current issue of Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk presents research findings on the work-related concerns and occupational demands experienced by social …
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Editorial
Editorial by LK Engelbrecht This is the first edition of SW/MW published by a new editorial team, who has to …
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EVALUATION OF THE TRIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROTOCOL FOR ASSESSING AND SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND DISABILITIES AT RURAL CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CENTRES
The Ecological Assessment and Intervention Protocol (ECO-AIP) was designed by Heyns and Roestenburg (2021) to address inadequate service rendering to …
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING AND SUPERVISION OF CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKERS IN CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CENTRES
Children who are placed in residential care have been severely traumatised, and the implication is that it has a direct …
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THE PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS IN AN OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL) INSTITUTION ON LIFE SKILLS AS AN HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION STRATEGY
Most people, including university students, are faced with the challenge of preventing infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and …
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EXPERIENCE-BASED LESSONS FROM MALES IN THE NORTHERN AREAS OF PORT ELIZABETH (GQEBERHA) ON FACTORS THAT PROTECTED THEM FROM BECOMING INVOLVED IN GANGSTERISM
Despite the widespread prevalence of gangsterism and the predominantly male membership of gangs, some males residing and growing up in …
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EXPLORING THE SYNERGY BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS ENTITIES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN EAST LONDON. A 2018-2021 STUDY
South Africa’s public sector is resource deficient and that justifies the need for the government and business entities to fight …
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THE PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF FAMILIES DEALING WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: IMPLICATIONS FOR HOLISTIC EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMMES
Neglecting the significant role played by family members in the post-rehabilitation trajectory of substance abusers can pose a significant challenge …
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REASONS FOR CHOOSING SOCIAL WORK AS PROFESSION: A CASE STUDY OF PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
The current number of social workers in South Africa is worryingly low. Whereas the motives for pursuing social work as …
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THE EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES OF WOMEN WHO RESIDE IN DRIEKOP MINING COMMUNITY OF THE LIMPOPO PROVINCE
Mining operations are envisaged to improve the conditions of members of their host communities (communities where they operate) by creating …
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USING GROUP WORK INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS THE PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF EXPOSURE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON ADOLESCENTS
Given the high prevalence rate of domestic violence (DV) in South Africa, one in four adolescents reportedly comes from a …
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WHAT IS HAPPENING IN AN INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISION SESSION? REFLECTIONS OF SOCIAL WORKERS IN SOUTH AFRICA
This article reports on qualitative research, aimed at acquiring an understanding of what transpires in an individual social work supervision …
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PARENTS AND ADOLESCENTS IN THE POST-DIVORCE PERIOD: THE EFFECTS ON ADOLESCENT PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Although the effects of divorce on younger children have been researched, the same cannot be said for adolescents and their …
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THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT APPROACH TO SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE
Social work in health care delivers essential services to South Africa’s vulnerable populations. The social development approach attempts to address …
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ECONOMIC EXPERIENCE OF MIGRANT WOMEN RESIDING IN GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA: A SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD PERSPECTIVE
This study investigated the correlation between poverty and the economic experiences of undocumented migrant women residing in a community in …
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EXPLORING THE PERCEPTIONS OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND ELDERLY PAROLEES OF POST-INCARCERATION SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMMES IN ETHEKWINI METROPOLITAN
This qualitative study explored the perceptions of correctional service providers and elderly parolees regarding post-incarceration social work programmes. Primary data …
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“INTO NJE – IT’S JUST A THING…”: BEING A LESBIAN IN A RURAL AREA
The South African Constitution prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation, yet the experiences of lesbians …
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BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE PARENTING OF ADOLESCENT CHILDREN IN RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED COMMUNITIES
The study examined barriers to effective parenting of adolescent children in resource-constrained communities. A qualitative approach was adopted for data …