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The Department of Criminology, Psychology and Social Work collection in DSpace at the University of Fort Hare provides access to the scholarly and research outputs of staff and students. This collection includes research articles, conference papers, and examination question papers. The Department integrates the disciplines of Criminology, Psychology, and Social Work to address complex social and behavioural challenges in contemporary society. Its teaching and research focus on areas such as crime and justice, mental health, human behaviour, community development, and social welfare, with a strong emphasis on ethical practice, social justice, and human rights. Through interdisciplinary approaches, the Department prepares students to contribute meaningfully to social transformation and community wellbeing. By preserving and disseminating these resources, the collection supports teaching, learning, and research while promoting knowledge that informs policy, practice, and social development.
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Item A Systematic Review Protocol for the Effectiveness of Psycho-Educational Intervention Programmes in Addressing the Psychological Risk Factors Associated with Non-Communicable Diseases among Adolescents(MDPI, 2023-07-28) Bokolo, Nokwanda P.; Van Niekerk, Rudolph Leon; Mathews, Verona; Leach, Lloyd; Apter, A.The psychological health concerns and risk factors associated with non-communicable disease among adolescents have been prioritized on the agenda of international health institutions globally. The aims of this systematic review are to determine the various types of psycho-educational intervention programmes developed to address the psychological risk factors associated with noncommunicable diseases among adolescents, and to assess the effectiveness of the psycho-educational intervention programmes. The systematic review will include case–control and randomized controlled studies. The review will be conducted using the following electronic databases, PubMed, CINAHL, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, and ERIC, as well as the grey literature for the thesis repository from 2012 to 2022. The key search terms will include intervention programme, adolescents (aged 10–19 years), psychological risk factors and non-communicable diseases. The studies identified by the search strategy will be downloaded into Mendeley and exported to Covidence software for screening, quality assessment and data extraction. The quality assessment tool that will be utilized is the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklists to ensure relevance and quality of the articles. This systematic review will use two types of data analysis: narrative synthesis of qualitative studies and meta-analysis of quantitative studies. The findings from this systematic review will provide evidence-based tools for the management of psychological risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases, as well as present key insights for future intervention programs on the management of psychological risk factors associated with NCDs among adolescents.Item Assessment and Psychometric Testing: PSY 529, Degree Examinations November 2018(University of Fort Hare, 2018-11) Aderibigbe, J.K.; Van Niekerk, R.L.Item Community Psychology and Research Methods: PSY 322, Degree Examinations November 2017(University of Fort Hare, 2017-11) Sandlana, N.S.; Aderibigbe, J.K.; Kheswa, J.G.; Schwar, G.H.Item Community Psychology and Research Methods: PSY 322/E, Degree Examinations October/November 2024(University of Fort Hare, 2024-11) Van Niekerk, R.L.; Kheswa, J.G.; Makupula, M.; Gxamza, F.; Fray, V.; Notole, M.; Hoho, V.N.; Mushwana, M.Item Community Psychology and Research Methods: PSY 322/E, Supplementary Examinations November 2024(University of Fort Hare, 2024-11) Van Niekerk, R.L; Kheswa, J.G.; Makupula, M.; Gxamza, F.; Fray, V.; Notole, M.; Hoho, V.N.; Mushwana, M.Item Community Psychology and Research Methods: PSY 322E, Degree Examinations November 2019(University of Fort Hare, 2019-11) Kheswa, J.G.; Mabusela, T.; Vasi, S.; Sobetwa, N.; Ally, Y.Item Community Psychology and Research Methods: PSY 524, HonoursExaminations November 2017(University of Fort Hare, 2017-11) Sandlana, N.S.; Kheswa, J.G.; Schwar, G.H.Item Community Psychology: PSY 524, Honours Examinations November 2022(2022-11) Kheswa, J.G.; Makupula, M.; Vasi, S.; Odendaal, D.; Ntozini, A.Item A comparative exploratory analysis of vigilante occurrences in two communities in Port Elizabeth (Kwazakhele and New Brighton).(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Loqani, AnelisaThe study explores and compares the incidents of vigilantism in two selected communities in Port Elizabeth. However, the word ‘vigilantism’ as utilized in the study can be explained as the group of people in a community who take the law into their own hands and punish alleged societal offenders on the spot. Vigilante activities have become a regular occurrence in many communities in Port Elizabeth and in South Africa as whole. This phenomenon as reported by several authors has destroyed many young men’s lives and ambitions. This is a paradoxical situation that violates human rights because South Africa is a country with a Constitution that prioritizes human dignity for all, and citizens that are totally free from violence of any kind. The aim of the study is to explore, analyze and compare the incidents of vigilantism in New Brighton and Kwazakhele communities in Port Elizabeth. The intention is to educate and enlighten the members of the selected communities, together with the public about vigilantism and its impact on communities. The researcher achieved the aim of this study by asking the following questions: • What are the motives of individuals/communities who take the law into their own hands? • What impact do vigilante incidents have on communities? • Which effective preventative measures can be utilized to combat vigilantism? To answer these questions, questionnaires for data collection were utilized. The study was conducted using a total population of one hundred (100) participants who were divided by two. Each community had a sample of fifty (50) participants. The participants were selected by utilizing purposive sampling technique which is non-probability sampling. The participants were the community members of the selected communities. The researcher applied a qualitative research methodology in order to obtain in-depth information and utilized content thematic analysis and SPSS software for the analysis of the data gathered. Two theories a) Differential Association Theory and b) Social Learning Theory were employed to interpret the findings of the study. The results of the study demonstrate that there has been an escalation in vigilante activities in Port Elizabeth communities since 2000 and 2010. In many vigilante actions that occurred, males (ages between 18 and 30 years) were found to be the majority of the people who were more likely to be victims of vigilantism because of the crimes they commit. The results also demonstrate that an increase in vigilante incidents in New Brighton and Kwazakhele have been reported to be a result of the ineffectiveness of visible policing, easy bail conditions and frustration and anger of the community members, who do not see the criminals being arrested. These vigilante activities have been reported to have negative impact in these communities specifically on children. Based on this issue of vigilantism, several strategies that could assist to combat vigilante actions were made. The participants suggested that government should improve the criminal justice system as a whole in order to reduce vigilantism. The respondents also indicated that government should create jobs for the youths because other people become involved in criminal activities, because of poverty and lack of employment opportunities. Furthermore, the participants proposed that government should enact tough laws on offenders.Item Correctional Administration and Research Methodology: CRM 322, Supplementary Examinations January 2019(University of Fort Hare, 2019-01) Amali, S.E.; Tshivhase, T.; Magadze, T.O.; Matshaba, T.D.Item Correctional Administration and Research Methods in Criminology: CRM 322, October/November 2016(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Sibanyoni, E.K.; Fitz, L.G.; Roelofse, C.J.Item Correctional Adminstration and Research Methodology: CRM 322, Degree Examinations November 2017(University of Fort Hare, 2017-11) Fitz, L.G.; Daniel, N.; Magadze, T.O.; Roelofse, C.J.Item Counselling Psychology: PSY 313/E, Supplementary June 2025(University of Fort Hare, 2025-06) Kheswa, J.G.; Sharma, S.; Magqamfana, S.; Lentoor, A.Item Developmental Psychology, Psychological Assessment and Research Methods: PSY 222E, Degree Examinations November 2019(University of Fort Hare, 2019-11) Kheswa, J.G.; Vasi, S.; Khetsiwe, A.; Essendrup, E.Item Developmental Psychology, Psychological Assessment and Research Methods: PSY 222E, Supplementary Examinations January 2020(University of Fort Hare, 2020-01) Kheswa, J.G.; Vasi, S.; Khetsiwe, A.; Essendrup, E.Item Developmental Psychology, Psychological Assessment and Research: PSY 222, Degree Examinations November 2018(University of Fort Hare, 2018-11) Hoho, V.N.; Marais, R.; Kheswa, J.G.Item Developmental Psychology, Psychological Assessment and Research: PSY 222, Supplementary Examinations January 2019(University of Fort Hare, 2019-01) Hoho, V.N.; Marais, R.; Kheswa, J.G.Item Developmental Psychology: PSY 516, Honours Examinations June 2023(University of Fort Hare, 2023-06) Marais, R.; Kheswa, J.G.; Card, M.Item Employee Assistance Programmes: SWK 408/E, Degree Examinations May/June 2025(University of Fort Hare, 2025-05) Mavubengwana, N.; Lupuwana, V.P.P.; Latakgomo, C.N.Item An exploratory study on lifestyle and its contribution to personal victimization among students at University of Fort Hare in Alice campus.(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Vaphi, Yanga YandisaThis study is based on student lifestyle and its contribution to personal victimization at University of Fort Hare in Alice campus. Social Science researchers such as Fisher, Sloan, Cullen, and Lu (1998) claim that there are many incidents of criminal victimization occurring on and off university campuses. The main purpose of this study is to find out whether there is any correlation between student lifestyle and personal victimization. There are many theories, concepts and available information regarding the issue of personal victimization among students, however, this notion is thriving, especially in higher institutions. The study examined the research objectives through lenses of theories such as lifestyle exposure theory, routine activities theory, rational choice theory which serve to elaborate more about the research topic. In this study data was collected using interviews and self-administered questionnaires for triangulation purposes. Some of the findings in this study were that there is vast majority of students who suffer from personal victimization on and off-campus due to students’ different lifestyles and lack of legal responsibility by the institution. First year females were found to be the majority of students who suffer from personal victimization due to their vulnerability in their residences. Based on these findings, recommendations such as tightening security measures around campus, educating students regarding victimization, and collaboration of the university with police officials were made.