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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"Behaviour modification"”.
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The impact of diversion programmes on behaviour modification to divertees in uMhlathuze – RichardsBay
… (effectiveness) of diversion programmes on behaviour modification to divertees, with the purpose of formulating the perceptions of juvenile youth (young offenders) about diversion programmes. The literature explored by the researcher reflects the creation of the Child Justice Court and its …
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The effectiveness of social work services on the behaviour modification of learners in eSikhaleni in KwaZulu-Natal
… in the education system whose problematic behaviour have been left unattended, and thus resulting in learners having emotional turmoil. According to the researchers observation Youth between the ages of 13-19 spend 75% of their time in the classroom area and because of this, one can assume …
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A study of disruptive behaviour in secondary schools, with special reference to the effectiveness of behaviour modification and withdrawal units
… determinants of disruptive behaviour;<br></br><br></br>b) effectiveness of methods used to deal with such behaviour. <br></br><br></br>Respondents were identified according to sex, school and experience.<br></br><br></br>Sub-sections of the questionnaire were cross tabulated …
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Altruism and the role of affect: an investigation into the causal effects of positive emotions and its rationality on altruism
… alternative is to seek to better understand the behavioural mechanisms at work that tilt communities toward the low level equilibria characterising a poverty trap and to target those behaviours that can aggregate to produce neighbourhood distress. Behaviour modification programmes attempt to do …
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An evaluation of a parent stress management intervention for parents of children with attention - deficit/hyperactivity disorder
… group cohesion, cognitive restructuring, behaviour modification, growth, development and change. Children viewed their parents as having become more relaxed, approachable, inclusive and loving. An independent psychologist evaluated the programme positively in terms of its quality, …
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Psychological factors and physical outcomes in patients with chronic diseases of lifestyle
… adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviours, CDL rehabilitation programmes remain an underutilised resource. Behaviour modification is thus complex, and requires a collaborative approach between psychologists and medical clinicians involved in the management of CDL. This thesis …
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Integration and minority fiqh: the halāl to harām ratio
… is assessed, which first incorporates Muslims’ behaviour modification (body), educational efforts (soul), and emotional connection (heart) with the surrounding society. Second, the host society, into which the Muslim-Americans are integrating, is evaluated by acceptance either of ethnicity, …
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Risk attitudes and affective states among young adults
… among young adults using data from a novel behaviour modification programme targeted at young adults in South Africa. Risk attitudes are estimated structurally by assuming a stan-dard power utility function for the risky prospects they face in the risk elicitation experiment. The power …
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Evaluating a comprehensive weight control programme for obesity management : the consideration of psychological factors in treatment outcome
… the effectiveness of a 24-week comprehensive behavioural weight management programme (CWCP) for outpatients, paying particular attention to psychological factors. The programme consisted of eating behaviour modification, nutrition education and increased activity levels. A randomised …
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An exploration into what works in effectively engaging young adult offenders in probation supervision: practitioners and probationers perspectives
… and who actively participate in appropriate behaviour-modification interventions, are more likely to achieve long-term positive change (Henry, Henaghan, Sanders, & Munford,2015; MOJ, 2019b: Prior, & Mason, 2010). As a significant proportion of young adult male offenders are subject to …
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Road traffic crash fatalities: An examination of national fatality rates and factors associated with the variation in fatality rates between nations with reference to the World Health Organisation Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011 - 2020
… found to support WHO Pillar 4 in that road user behaviour modification via enactment and enforcement of road safety legislation was not significantly associated with the variation in RTC fatality rate. The demographic and cultural factors identified may not be amenable to modification. This has …
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The effects of interventions on fundamental movement skills, physical activity and psychological well-being among children
… did not significantly predict physical activity behaviour. Perceptions of physical condition and physical strength were weak predictors of cardiorespiratory fitness and percent body fat, collectively explaining 7% and 7.8% of variance. Children's perceptions of competence were not related to …
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A grounded theory of the balancing act South Asian mothers engage in to negotiate a healthy family lifestyle
… determinants of dietary and physical activity behaviour, and factors that might influence behaviour modification in South Asians. The study aims to identify beliefs and perceptions that contribute to health risk and health protective behaviours in young UK South Asian families and to develop a …
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A goal setting approach to a healthy lifestyle in adolescent females
… and overweight, caused by unhealthy lifestyle behaviours such as physical inactivity and an unbalanced diet, contribute to a multitude of problems for both individuals and the community. The literature has demonstrated that risk factors that contribute to unhealthy lifestyle behaviours arise …
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Examining HIV diffusion through cultural explanations : a cross-sectional comparison of sub-Saharan Africa
… Africa. Now that biomedical causes and behavioural risks are firmly established in the literature, social scientists must attempt to understand the underlying cultural foundations that may account for behavioural change, or a lack of change. This work is an empirical study into cultural …
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Community-clinical psychological consultation with teachers in an "African" lower primary school : discourses and future directions
… and attributions regarding common emotional and behavioural problems of pupils at their school. This pilot study arose from debate about the relevance of psychological practice in the South African context and in an attempt to identify feasible means of extending the services of the University of …
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Evaluation of reunification programmes rendered by service providers in respect of street children with their families/households
… child protection and improvement of antisocial behaviour. This research was conducted in order to firstly, establish the existence of reunification programmes in the shelters that secure street children after having been picked up from the streets. Secondly, it intended to investigate in the …
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Stroke liaison workers for patients and carers
… attack (TIA) recurrence and risk factor modification through lifestyle change. The second is the area of psychosocial problems post stroke. Both these areas may be addressed by a single intervention, and it is that potential intervention that is evaluated in detail in this thesis. Other …
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