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    Beroepsidentiteitsontwikkeling by Xhosa-sprekende adolessente
    (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1996) Botha, Marelise; Ackermann, C. J.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Education. Dept. of Educational Psychology.
    Until the present time very little research has been done on the process of the development of an occupational identity among black adolescents. The attainment of an own identity can be considered to be one of the crucial development tasks of adolescence. For an adolescent it is important to know who he is, what he can do and what he will be in the future. In other words, the most important problem preoccupying an adolescent is thus finding an answer to the question "Who am I?" The development of an occupational identity is considered to be one of the most important areas of identity development contributing to the attainment of an own identity. The attainment of an occupational identity during adolescence is important for the adolescent's future role in the world of work and a concomitant productive life. Therefore to complete the search for an occupational identity the adolescent must find answers to the questions, "What can I do?" and "What shall I do?".
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    Die leefwereld van die kind met asma
    (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1994) Naude, Hendrina; Ackermann, C. J.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Education. Dept. of Educational Psychology.
    Asthma is one of the most chronic illnesses found in children. Recent population studies of children with asthma yield prevalence estimates from 10% to 15% among primary school children. The life-world of the child consists of different relationships: his parents, friends, teachers, himself, objects and ideas and with God. Disturbed relationships lead to a disturbed life-world. Psychological risk factors associated with asthma have been identified, including (a) depressive symptoms, (b) disregard or denial of asthmatic symptoms, (c) an unsupportive school environment, (d) conflict between the parents, (e) a low self-esteem, ( f) a stigmatizing attitude amongst teachers and members of the community, (g) impaired identification and (h) impaired social relationships. Like children with other chronic illnesses, children with asthma are at risk for psychosocial difficulties. Decreased psychosocial functioning may be manifested in behavioural problems, poor peer relationships and/or diminished academic performance. Children with asthma may suffer from a variety of functional impairments, depending on the severity and nature of their illness. Acute exacerbations of symptoms (e.g. wheezing and coughing) may lead to bed rest, restricted physical activity, and/or school absence. Chronic manifestations of the illness (e.g. shortness of breath and airway hyperreactivity) may result in impaired physical conditioning and avoidance of certain foods or social activities.