Community perceptions of the employment of people with physical disabilities: the case of Centurion
- Authors: Mqayi, Noxolo
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: People with disabilities -- Employment -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/53511 , vital:45176
- Description: Increasingly, the people with disabilities are one of the most discriminated, marginalised and prejudiced group in the most parts of wide world. This study has focused on the challenge faced by the above-mentioned group at Centurion that is geographically situated in Tshwane Municipality in Gauteng Province. The objectives of this study included the investigation as well as the perception of people towards the employment of the people with disabilities in Centurion. Further, the objective included some recommendations with the view to address some of the challenges faced by people with disabilities. The research methodology employed in this study is qualitative which include among others, individual interviews using an interview guide semi-structured interview questions. Further, observation was utilised as well as a research tool. To supplement the above-mentioned research techniques, secondary material ranging from scholarly relevant book and journals were consulted. The research ethics were complied with adequately by requesting permission to the participants and they have signed the consent form. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Humanities, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
- Authors: Mqayi, Noxolo
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: People with disabilities -- Employment -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/53511 , vital:45176
- Description: Increasingly, the people with disabilities are one of the most discriminated, marginalised and prejudiced group in the most parts of wide world. This study has focused on the challenge faced by the above-mentioned group at Centurion that is geographically situated in Tshwane Municipality in Gauteng Province. The objectives of this study included the investigation as well as the perception of people towards the employment of the people with disabilities in Centurion. Further, the objective included some recommendations with the view to address some of the challenges faced by people with disabilities. The research methodology employed in this study is qualitative which include among others, individual interviews using an interview guide semi-structured interview questions. Further, observation was utilised as well as a research tool. To supplement the above-mentioned research techniques, secondary material ranging from scholarly relevant book and journals were consulted. The research ethics were complied with adequately by requesting permission to the participants and they have signed the consent form. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Humanities, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
Inclusion in organisations following disability
- Authors: Durrheim, Zenita Beth
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: People with disabilities -- Employment -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47818 , vital:40380
- Description: Given the prevalence of disability in South Africa and specifically amongst the working population, this study explores the experiences of individuals who have been rendered disabled following injury and have returned to work. This study used a qualitative research design, specifically from an interpretative perspective to gain an understanding of individuals’ experiences of inclusion in organisations following disability due to injury. The phenomenological approach was best suited to this study in terms of its provision of valuable data collection directly from the participants, based on their own unique experiences. The research methodology was based on a multiple case study approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 identified participants through purposive sampling. Through thematic analysis, five themes of inclusion were identified including ‘supportive relationships’, ‘organisational support, accommodation and policies’, ‘nature of the working environment’, ‘work ability and financial implications’ and finally ‘personal well-being’. Furthermore, for each of the primary themes, 12 sub-themes were identified. These themes and sub-themes were explored in relation to participant experiences of inclusion as well as linking specific literature of inclusion, return-to-work and disability models to the themes presented. Linking the findings to existing theoretical models of inclusion provided context with many of the themes identified also evident within the theoretical models. The factors identified within the themes of inclusion were conceptualised at different systemic levels with eight factors identified at the macro-organisational level, nine factors at the meso-group level and eight factors at the micro-group level. These identified factors could aid organisations and policymakers to ensure the effective inclusion of individuals with disabilities in organisations.
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- Date Issued: 2020
- Authors: Durrheim, Zenita Beth
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: People with disabilities -- Employment -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47818 , vital:40380
- Description: Given the prevalence of disability in South Africa and specifically amongst the working population, this study explores the experiences of individuals who have been rendered disabled following injury and have returned to work. This study used a qualitative research design, specifically from an interpretative perspective to gain an understanding of individuals’ experiences of inclusion in organisations following disability due to injury. The phenomenological approach was best suited to this study in terms of its provision of valuable data collection directly from the participants, based on their own unique experiences. The research methodology was based on a multiple case study approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 identified participants through purposive sampling. Through thematic analysis, five themes of inclusion were identified including ‘supportive relationships’, ‘organisational support, accommodation and policies’, ‘nature of the working environment’, ‘work ability and financial implications’ and finally ‘personal well-being’. Furthermore, for each of the primary themes, 12 sub-themes were identified. These themes and sub-themes were explored in relation to participant experiences of inclusion as well as linking specific literature of inclusion, return-to-work and disability models to the themes presented. Linking the findings to existing theoretical models of inclusion provided context with many of the themes identified also evident within the theoretical models. The factors identified within the themes of inclusion were conceptualised at different systemic levels with eight factors identified at the macro-organisational level, nine factors at the meso-group level and eight factors at the micro-group level. These identified factors could aid organisations and policymakers to ensure the effective inclusion of individuals with disabilities in organisations.
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- Date Issued: 2020
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