Masters Degrees (Psychology)
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An investigation of the influence of family dynamics on academic achievement.
(1991)Abstract available in PDF. -
Indian secondary school pupils' and teachers' perceptions of the school counsellor as the preferred helping agent.
(1991)Abstract available in PDF. -
Experiences of sex and contraception education in young women from semi-rural areas in Pietermaritzburg who have experienced early and unintended pregnancy.
(2021)Early and unintended pregnancy (EUP) is a world-wide concern affecting both developed and developing countries. This study explored the experiences of sexual activity and contraceptive use in relation to early and unintended ... -
Fertility management through the Billings Ovulation Method (BOM): a study of perceptions of its use among adults from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
(2022)This study sought to determine how the users of the Billings Ovulation Method (BOM) perceive their experiences of using it as a natural method of fertility management; whether they are satisfied or dissatisfied with it ... -
Principals’ explanations for high matric results in rural secondary schools in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2020)It is conventionally accepted that education can be key to an individual’s future success. Moreover, how and where an individual attains this education can further determine his/her future. Whereas rural schools are often ... -
The evolutionary basis of sex differences in identifying the intentional object of romantic jealousy: a cross-cultural replication.
(2022)This investigation is about studying the intentional object of romantic jealousy using the controversial evolutionary psychological approach which has made headway into understanding the intentional object of romantic ... -
An exploration of educators’ perceptions of social-emotional competencies in children beginning formal education.
(2020)The social and emotional competence of many South African children is inadequate to begin formal education. Entry into formal education is a vital developmental milestone. Developing children’s social-emotional skills ... -
Vulnerability to food insecurity among students: a quantitative study at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2022)The prevalence of food insecurity are reported to be high in South Africa and globally Research on food insecurity within the university student community is gaining momentum as food insecurity has been recognised as a ... -
The effectiveness of career counselling in an N.E.D. high school: a follow up study.
(1991)Abstract available in PDF. -
Teaching in a school affected by gang violence in Durban: an exploration of educators’ experiences.
(2021)The escalation of gang violence in South African schools has resulted in schools rapidly becoming places of violence. The violence is not only perpetrated by learners on fellow learners, but it is now being directed towards ... -
An analysis of demographic differences in student’s perceptions of intelligence at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus.
(2021)The concept of intelligence has been one of the most studied phenomena over many centuries and its definition remains a mystery and continues to be surrounded by controversy. There are different ways in which intelligence ... -
Investigating the psychometric properties of the Vanderbilt-Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder diagnostic rating scale (VADRS) within the South African context.
(2021)Assessment of Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) typically involves gathering information through a screening process using rating scales consisting of both teacher and parent forms. Such scales have become a ... -
Voices of Muslim women in polygamous marriages in Durban and surrounding areas: a study of participants’ lived experience.
(2021)This study explored the experiences of a select group of Muslim women who are in polygamous marriages in Durban and surrounding areas. The aim was to determine the lived experiences of participating students who are ... -
Employment and employability profiles of psychology graduates from the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s professional psychology master’s programmes: a graduate tracer study.
(2020)This dissertation reports on a graduate tracer study of professional psychology master’s programme graduates from one South African university (i.e., the University of KwaZulu-Natal). Since its inception in 2004, the ... -
Children’s literature in Africa: a study of immersion of human developmental values.
(2021)Texts and literature are used to ignite critical thought in people and to demonstrate what is of value in society. This research sought to explore and appraise some selected African children’s literature with a view to ... -
Female students’ concerns about, and management of, their sexual and reproductive health at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg.
(2021)Literature on sexual and reproductive health concerns of university students is rare, and yet there is evidence that university students have concerns and misconceptions about sexual and reproductive health. The study ... -
The analysis of child cases referred for psychological services in private practice within the northern KwaZulu-Natal region.
(2020)Psychological services are considered to be central to health promotion for young children as they promote psychological well-being through awareness programmes, skills development and therapeutic services. This study aimed ... -
Looking through the lens: South African university students’ interpretations of gender-based violence.
(2020)The study reported in this dissertation explores students’ representations and experiences of gender-based violence (GBV) as reflected in photographs of spaces on and around the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg ... -
Exploring the conceptualisations of intelligence among black South African students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus.
(2021)The concept of intelligence remains one of the most widely researched and controversial topics within the discipline of psychology since its introduction in the 1916’s. One of the main debates surrounding this concept is ...
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