Magister Artium - MA (Child and Family Studies)

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    Exploring resilience in institution-reared children: learning from success stories of post-institutionalized adults in Zambia
    (University of Western Cape, 2020) Namagembe, Jackie; Dykes, Glynnis
    The field, institutional care and transitioning out of care, has been well-researched in different countries around the world. Recent research has begun to look more closely on how some post-institutionalized individuals overcome these challenges associated with institutional care and be able to adapt and integrate well in society. In other words, how post-institutionalized adults build their resilience.
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    Exploring the experiences of social workers in private practice in care and contact disputes using the best interest of the child standard
    (University of the Western Cape, 2021) Nell, Sussarah Maria Elizabeth; Dykes, Glynnis
    The changing landscape of parental responsibilities and rights, and the protection of children’s rights create an ever-changing phenomenon in social science. Limited research has been conducted regarding social workers in private practice, and in particular, regarding their professional and personal experiences in dealing with care and contact matters, pertaining to the South African Children’s Act 38 of 2005. This study aimed to provide insight and knowledge regarding the roles and experiences of social workers in private practice, particularly of those rendering services in the greater Gauteng area, in family law matters related to care and contact disputes.