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Theses and Dissertations (Educational Psychology)
Recent Submissions
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Basson, Liz-Marie
(University of Pretoria, 2024-04)
A unique blend of challenges in rural spaces in the Global South hinders the health, well-being and learning outcomes of students in primary schools. There is a need for knowledge on effective, evidence-based interventions ...
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Alberts, Linelle
(University of Pretoria, 2024-03-31)
This dissertation embarks on a comprehensive exploration of social inclusion for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mainstream South African primary schools. The severity of the learners interviewed varied, ...
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Twala, Phumzile Lizzie
(University of Pretoria, 2024)
This research investigated teachers’ self-efficacy in delivering comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) within the two specialised schools accommodating learners with visual impairment (LVI) in the Free State. These schools ...
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Mthembu, Mpho Princess
(University of Pretoria, 2024-07)
This study aimed to pinpoint the unique challenges faced by special education teachers and learning support educators in Gauteng amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four secondary research questions guided the inquiry: (1) What ...
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Dimaza, Noloyiso Zimbini
(University of Pretoria, 2024)
Students' well-being in Higher Education (HE) is foundational to their academic success. However, recent studies show a notable and concerning decline in mental health and well-being among university students in different ...
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Mazongolo, Anathi
(University of Pretoria, 2023-12)
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of career construction counselling on a rural disadvantaged learner with inadequate self-efficacy who is ready to embark on a career. Learners from environments challenged by ...
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Mofokeng, Nthabiseng Desiree
(University of Pretoria, 2023-11-30)
This study aimed to describe and explore factors that support the wellbeing of undergraduate students in a Faculty of Health Sciences through a positive psychology framework. This study forms part of a broader project at ...
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Mahlalela, Thembelihle Nancy
(University of Pretoria, 2023-11-24)
The lack of career guidance in schools despite its inclusion in the Life Orientation subject continues to be a challenge, particularly in rural public schools. Life Orientation is not taught effectively in South African ...
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Mahlangu, Peter Patrick
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
The purpose of the study was to explore the effect of a life design intervention on learners in the FET phase who attended an urban school in the district of Nkangala in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. The focus ...
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Mbatha, Lethabo Rebecca
(University of Pretoria, 2023-09-01)
This qualitative study aimed to understand the unique psychosocial, healthcare, and
economic dimensions that converged in the lives of young, HIV-positive mothers during
the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The study combined ...
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Jacobs, Susan-Karin
(University of Pretoria, 2023-08)
This study focuses on the interactions between the socio-economic backgrounds and the academic performance of Grade 1 learners from two different public primary schools, as mediated by parental involvement. It was assumed ...
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Racheku, Matsie Mary
(University of Pretoria, 2023-12-04)
Domestic violence is the most common and widespread form of human rights abuse in South
Africa. Every day, women and children are subjected to physical and sexual assault, threats,
humiliation and even murder (Divorce ...
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Williams, Elisma
(University of Pretoria, 2023-10)
The adversities associated with the COVID-19 pandemic implied that teachers had to adapt
to sudden change to ensure the continuation of effective teaching. More specifically,
teachers had to start implementing alternative ...
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De Castro, Jessica
(University of Pretoria, 2023-08)
Owing to school closures in 2020 and 2021 in South Africa because of the COVID-19 national lockdown, several schools turned to online learning to continue teaching and learning despite not physically attending school. ...
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Mohapi, Selinah Matshidiso
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
This exploratory survey study aimed to contribute to knowledge on teacher resilience given contextual challenges synonymous with a Global South, South African context. Guided by the Social Ecologies of Resilience Theory ...
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Dingle, Kirsten Amy
(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Knowledge from Africa to conceptualise a good life for children in challenged rural contexts is scarce. This descriptive, instrumental case study investigated how community members, living in a rural, South African context, ...
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Lines, Stephanie
(University of Pretoria, 2023-10-03)
The purpose of this study was to provide a deeper understanding of how educators experience the inclusive education policy and the implementation thereof in their classrooms. The study made use of a multiple-case study ...
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Ledwaba, Karabo Sharon
(University of Pretoria, 2023-10-31)
The policy of inclusive education in South Africa stipulates that learners with learning difficulties such as dyslexia need to be integrated into mainstream schools. Existing research highlights that teachers in mainstream ...
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Seabi, Beverly
(University of Pretoria, 2023-08-30)
My study is a sub-study of the project titled: “The multisystemic sources of human resilience to COVID-19-related stress: Learning from emerging adults in India and South Africa project”. This study aimed to investigate ...
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van Niekerk, Estee
(University of Pretoria, 2023-08)
This study is a sub-study of an existing study titled, ‘The multisystemic sources of human resilience to COVID-19-related stress: Learning from emerging adults in India and South Africa (RYSE-SAIn)’ (Ethics clearance: ...
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