School of Applied Human Sciences
The School of Applied Human Sciences (SAHS) consists of Criminology and Forensic Studies, Psychology, The Centre for Communication, Media and Society (CCMS), and Social Work.
Sub-communities within this community
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Clinical Psychology [62]
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Psychology [821]
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Social work [169]
Recent Submissions
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Investigation into codependency in spouses of alcoholics: an exploratory study.
(1994)Abstract available in PDF. -
An exploration of the percieved implications of online social media for employee productivity and satisfaction in the workplace: a qualitative study of an IT company study in KZN.
(2019)The following study focuses on a form of information and communication technology known as, online social media. Forms of online social media have not only influenced the way in which we live and work but have also transformed ... -
Predictors of school dropout in South Africa: an overview.
(2020)ABSTRACT Introduction: South Africa’s schooling programme has been divided into four phases: the first three phases being compulsory, and the last phase optional. In terms of completion of the optional phase of schooling, ... -
A qualitative study exploring the experiences of students living with disabilities in the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College): application of the PERMA Framework.
(2019)Background: In South Africa, approximately 80 per cent of people living with disabilities are restricted to access education and employment. In addition, those who are admitted to higher institutions are facing barriers ... -
Fathering in current times : a thematic analysis of Botswanan men’s fatherhood experiences.
(2019)There is a clear shortage of studies that explore how fatherhood is constructed and experienced in Botswana. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to explore how Botswanan men construct fatherhood. The philosophical ... -
University student's perceptions of parental support, and its effect on their academic achievement.
(2020)Academic achievement among university students can be influenced by many factors, both academic and family related. With the use of qualitative research, the present study explored university students' perceptions of ... -
Understanding mental distress, coping, help-seeking behaviours and substance abuse of Psychology students.
(2019)Mental distress and substance use among university students is a global concern, with many using ineffective coping strategies and showing reluctance to help-seeking. There is however a paucity of research on mental distress ... -
The sustainability of a free press in Zambia’s Third Republic: a case of the Zambia Daily Mail and The Post newspapers.
(2015)This study sets out to explore the sustainability of a free press in Zambia. The main objective is to contribute to the debate on factors affecting the political and economic sustainability, advertising in particular and ... -
Exploring the environmental causes of stress and coping mechanisms amongst township entrepreneurs: the case of Tembisa.
(2020)The significance and impact of township enterprises has proven to be undeniable both on a global scale and on a local scale. However, very little research has been conducted regarding the psycho-social background of the ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of traditional healers with regards to primary eye care (PEC) in KwaZulu Natal.
(2019)The title of the study: Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Traditional Healers With Regards To Primary Eye Care (PEC) In Kwazulu-Natal. Background: It is estimated that 80% of global blindness is avoidable (i.e. either ... -
Addressing the treatment gap for perinatal depression within an integrated primary health care model: development and feasibility study in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, North West Province.
(2020)Background: Perinatal depression (PND) is a common mental disorder (CMD) with onset either during pregnancy or in the postnatal period, with potentially harmful inter-generational impacts on families, and by extension on ... -
An exploration of nurse's attitudes towards common mental illness.
(2020)Globally the importance of mental illness can be improved by mainstreaming the services that are provided by primary healthcare facilities. In hospitals and primary healthcare facilities, majority of healthcare professionals ... -
An interview study of black South African children's knowledge about memory.
(1985)Abstract available in PDF. -
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the isiZulu 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale : preliminary findings.
(2020)According to prevalence studies, 1 in 3 South Africans will present with a diagnosable mental disorder throughout the course of their lifetime, whilst over a given period of 12 months, 1 in 6 South Africans will likely ... -
A postmodern, collaborative approach to therapy using a narrative lens with individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
(2020)Bipolar disorder affects nearly 60 million people worldwide. It is a debilitating mood disorder that severely impacts on the functioning of those diagnosed as well as their significant others. Psychotherapies such as ... -
Exploring students’ uptake of HIV testing services at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Howard College, as part of the universal test and treat initiative.
(2019)Adolescents and adults between the ages of 15 – 49 years remain disproportionately vulnerable to HIV infection in South Africa. An estimate of 7.2 million people are living with HIV in South Africa. In KwaZulu-Natal, which ... -
An exploration of the social-cultural factors that influence oral pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake and integration into sexual and reproductive healthcare services for young women in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2019)In the past, HIV prevention efforts have disappointingly focused on reducing individual risk, with insufficient attention to socio-cultural, economic, structural, and other contextual factors that increase vulnerability ... -
Online newspapers and reader gratification: modeling the effects of interactive features, content and credibility among Zambian readers.
(2020)Online newspapers have been in existence globally since 1998 and in Zambia since 1999. They have grown exponentially to establish themselves as a mainstream mass media genre and as the tool and symbol of post-modern life. ... -
Television engagement with followers on Facebook: a case study of nation television during the 2016 elections in Uganda.
(2020)This study investigates how traditional media of television struggles to retain hegemony in the online public sphere, where other players such as ordinary citizens co-produce content- initially a preserve of traditional ...
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