Browsing Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences e-Theses Collection by Title
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Security sector reform: State security and human security relations in Zimbabwe - the case of Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) 1980-2008
(2017-03)This thesis examined the origins, concepts and practices of the security sector reform (SSR), as the independent variable, using state security (SS) and human security (SS) as the dependent variables for analysis. The ... -
The self-image of adolescent street children in Harare.
(2012-09-14)The present study sought to explore the relationship between street childhood and adolescent self-image. In Zimbabwe, there has been a rise in street children population in the urban centres. The current study investigated ... -
Sexual and reproductive health issues among HIV positive adolescents in Gweru rural district
(2018)The Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) needs of adolescents have been largely ignored to date by existing reproductive health services. Adolescents Living with HIV (ALHIV) face twin challenges of adolescence in general ... -
Sexual and reproductive health issues among HIV positive adolescents in Gweru rural district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016)The Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) needs of adolescents have been largely ignored to date by existing reproductive health services. Adolescents Living with HIV (ALHIV) face twin challenges of adolescence in general ... -
Significance of economic security in a changing global security context: The case of NATO initiatives, 2010- 2016.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-06)During the Cold War, security mainly revolved around high politics, issues of war, peace, nuclear arms, diplomacy and crisis management. Much emphasis was on the state as the all important referent object. Within this ... -
The size of the informal economy and its impact on tax revenues in Zimbabwe: 2009-2013
(2016-05)This study estimated the size of the informal economy using time series analysis for Zimbabwe using monthly data for the period 2009 -2013. The study makes use of the indirect approach for measuring the informal economy, ... -
Small holder farmers’ perceptions and adaptation on climate change: The case of Ward 6 Chipinge district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)Agricultural production in Chipinge is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The study focused on understanding farmers‟ perceptions on climate variability and change and linking it to different strategies ... -
Small-scale resettlement farmers and small grain production: A case of Dick Huck resettlement area, Mount Darwin district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-02)In Africa, small grain production has been depicted as the most viable way to reduce food insecurity that is being caused by climate change and variability. This study sought to explore small grain production in relation ... -
Smallholder farmers’ perceptions and adaptation on climate change: The case of ward 6 Chipinge District.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)Agricultural production in Chipinge is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The study focused on understanding farmers‟ perceptions on climate variability and change and linking it to different strategies ... -
Socio economic determinants of livestock management strategies at the interface of rural and protected areas: A case of Hwange communal area, Ward 15.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-12)Livestock is key to the well-being of rural communities even those at the periphery of Protected Areas. Limited grazing opportunities in Hwange rural land drive people to exploit resources in bordering Hwange National Park ... -
Socio-economic determinants of livestock management strategies at the interface of rural and protected areas: A case of Hwange communal area, Ward 15
(2015-12)Livestock is key to the wellbeing of rural communities even those at the periphery of Protected Areas.Limited grazing opportunities in Hwange rural land drive people to exploit resources in bordering Hwange National Park ... -
The socio– economic challenges faced by widows in urban Zimbabwe: A study of ward 34 in Mufakose high density suburb in Harare
(2016-06)The purpose of the study was to examine the socio economic challenges faced by widows in urban Zimbabwe. Ward 34 in Mufakose High Density Suburb was the area of study. A sample of ten widows from a targeted population of ... -
Southern African Development Community's preparedness to deal with terrorism and extremist: The case of Zimbabwe 2008-2016
(2017-06)The study is an investigation on the concern by some section of the Western European social commentators that sub-Sahara, including Zimbabwe, offers a conducive environment for terrorists’ safe haven’. Further complicating ... -
Southern African Development Community’s preparedness to deal with terrorism and extremism: The case of Zimbabwe 2008-2016.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016)The study is an investigation on the concern by some section of the Western European social commentators that sub-Sahara, including Zimbabwe, offers a conducive environment for terrorists’ safe haven’. Further complicating ... -
State witnesses and their experiences at the criminal courts of Harare, Zimbabwe
(2016)This study explores the experiences of state witnesses at the criminal courts of Harare, Zimbabwe. The study is premised on a qualitative research methodology which traces the subjective experiences of state witnesses. A ... -
Stepparenting: A comparative study of community perceptions towards stepparenting, stepparents’ personal experiences and coping strategies used by rural and urban stepparents: The Case of Gutu and Harare
(2012-10-01)Much has been said in the media and documented about stepparents elsewhere. However, little is known about the psychological experiences of stepparents caring for stepchildren in Zimbabwe. Most of the research that has ... -
The strategic relevance of sanctions as a democratising tool in the third world in an emerging multi-polar world: a case study of Zimbabwe
(2014-07-21)The increasing use of sanctions as a democratisation tool has elicited many questions regarding their strategic relevance and effectiveness in an emerging multi-polar world. The rise of China, India, Brazil, resurgence of ... -
The strategic relevance of sanctions as a democratizing tool in the third world in an emerging multi-polar world: A case study of Zimbabwe
(2016-04)The increasing use of sanctions as a democratisation tool has elicited many questions regarding their strategic relevance and effectiveness in an emerging multi-polar world. The rise of China, India, Brazil, resurgence of ... -
A study on the challenges faced by children infected with HIV: the case of children on the SOS children’s villages community outreach programme (Glen View, Glen Nora and Budirio)
(2013-05-27)The aim of the study was to establish the challenges faced by HIV infected children. The objectives of the study were to ascertain health, education and psychosocial needs and problems of children infected with HIV, to ... -
A study to assess the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of people in accepting male circumcision as a preventive method in HIV and AIDS, in Mbare and Southerton suburbs of Harare, Zimbabwe
(2014-07-17)This study explored the knowledge levels, beliefs and attitudes on male circumcision as an HIV intervention among a non-circumcising society within a country with high levels of heterosexually- transmitted infection. The ...
