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Item Open Access Perceived child-rearing practices as predictors of relationship satisfaction of fourth-year university hostel residents(University of the Free State, 2005) Lowe, Charrisse; Du Plessis, E.; Kroukamp, T.English: The focus of this research was to determine the effects that perceived child-rearing practices (as defined by sex education, perceived parenting styles and family structure) have on the relationship satisfaction of fourth-year hostel residents of the University of the Free State. The literature suggests child-rearing practices play an important role in later relationship satisfaction. Despite its importance, this is a concept that has not been explored in depth. Consequently, the South African research that is available on this topic is limited. All the hostels housing fourth-year residents on the University of the Free State’s Bloemfontein campus were involved in this study. The sample consisted of 364 fourth-year students. Questionnaires were sent to all the residents, 170 of which were returned. The data were analysed by means of a hierarchical regression analysis. The results indicated that sex education has an effect on relationship satisfaction, specifically on the liberated beliefs of sexual roles. Similarly, it was found that perceived parenting styles have an effect on the relationship satisfaction of students, but in this case on assertive conflict resolution/communication, independence, and intimacy. Although encouraging, the results of this study should be considered in light of the limitations of the study.Item Open Access Poetry therapy as intervention strategy in the post-divorce adjustment of adolescent girls(University of the Free State, 2005-12) Hoek, Francilié; Van den Berg, H. S.; Du Plessis, E.Divorce is one of the most traumatic and complex mental health crises facing children today. The purpose of this research study was to evaluate the influence of an intervention programme on the adjustment of adolescent girls from divorced families. A literature study was done and an empirical investigation utilizing the Personal, Home, Social and Formal Relations Questionnaire was conducted. Two groups, an experimental and control group, both consisting of six adolescents, were evaluated before and after the experimental group took part in a Poetry Therapy intervention programme. Criteria for inclusion were adolescent girls whose mother tongue is Afrikaans and whose parents were divorced. The eight-week programme was divided into five modules structured around the micro-maps of narrative therapy and focused on the exploration of identity, conflicting emotions, social integration and adapting to a changed environment. Poetry Therapy had a significant influence on the Personal Freedom scale of the Personal, Home, Social and Formal Relations Questionnaire, but not on the other adjustment scales. Poems written towards the end of the programme depict a sense of newfound connectedness, humour and the spirit of self-discovery. Participants further described a new-found confidence in their creative ability as well as a greater awareness of the contribution poetry can make in their lives. A limitation pertaining to this study was the small number of participants, as well as their availability after school hours to attend sessions. It is recommended that in future, a Poetry Therapy programme be presented in an in-house facility where clients are available for sessions at all times. More research is needed, especially cross-culturally, to determine what populations benefit and to what degree. The employment of Poetry Therapy as a preventative therapy needs to be explored.