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Incomplete sex re-assignment surgery and psychosocial functioning : a preliminary study

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Incomplete sex re-assignment surgery and psychosocial functioning : a preliminary study Authors: MaseTshaba, Musa Description: Thesis (MSc (Clinical Psychology)) -- University of Limpopo, 2010.

The effects of demographic factors and social support on depression among high school teenage mothers in the Mankweng area

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Title: The effects of demographic factors and social support on depression among high school teenage mothers in the Mankweng area Authors: Mothapo, Patrick Maredi Abstract: Adolescent motherhood is a major problem in many societies throughout the world. One of the problems these young mothers have to deal with is depression. Depression often results in the disengagement of mother-child interaction. Adolescent mothers who are identified as depressed are more at increased risk of future psychopathology, with additional effects on their future and infants‟ lives. The aim of this study investigates the influence of demographic factors (age and marital status) and social support on depression among high school teenage mothers in the Mankweng area in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Two hundred adolescent mothers took part in the study. One hundred of participants were mothers while the others were non-mothers. Their ages ranged between 15 and 19. A quantitative research design and methodology was employed. Correlation analysis method was also used to associate lack of social support with depression. Correlation analysis indicates that lack of social support was a significant factor negatively affecting teenage mothers‟ disposition to depression (r = -0.609, p < 0.01). T-test analysis which was used to compare the experience of depression among teenage mother base on different age group, indicates that age does not play a significant role for teenage mothers to experience depression (t = 1.409, df = 98; p > 0.05). T-test analysis was also used to compare the experience of depression on married teenage mother and unmarried teenage mothers, and indicates that teenage mothers experience depression irrespective of marital status (t = 1.091, df = 98; p > 0.05). It is recommended that professional counseling be provided to teenage mothers before they return to the school system after giving birth. Support from social welfare and family members are also key support system for the young mothers so that these bring psychological and social stability in their lives. Description: Thesis (M.A. (Clinical Psychology)) --University of Limpopo, 2011

Register as determinant of identity : A case of Northern Sotho Seshate language

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Register as determinant of identity : A case of Northern Sotho Seshate language Authors: Mphahlele, Daniel Matlape Abstract: This research study is divided into five chapters and they are as follows: Chapter one is the introductory chapter of this study and it covers the background of this study problem, aim of the study, rational of the study, significance of the study, study methodology, and literature review. Chapter two covers the analytic study of discourse at mošate looking at the use of figurative speech patterns such as idioms, proverbial utterances as gestures of speech in control by the domain, purpose, and setting. Chapter three covers politeness and related gestures of speech as used by Northern Sotho language speakers during gatherings at mošate and other discourse conventions. Chapter four covers the study of Sešate as a restricted code as opposed to elaborate code and its appropriateness, discourse theories and the purposefulness of Sešate. Chapter five is the concluding chapter of this study. Description: Thesis (M.A. (African Languages )) --University of Limpopo, 2008

A historical exploration of the internal political factors in the fall of apartheid : The case of Lebowa Bantustan,1970-1994

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Title: A historical exploration of the internal political factors in the fall of apartheid : The case of Lebowa Bantustan,1970-1994 Authors: Mokgawa, Amos Pheeha Abstract: Refer to document Description: Thesis (M.A. (History)) --University of Limpopo, 2008