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Omnibus, October 1994
No full textAn omnibus survey is done quarterly and its purpose is to give clients an opportunity to participate in a national survey at low cost. A number of clients’ questions are combined into one questionnaire. This questionnaire is usually administered to probability sample of 2 220 respondents in the whole country (South Africa). The October 1994 omnibus survey was undertaken over the period 10 October to 28 October 1994. The fieldwork was done on a countrywide basis including all nine provinces. Interviewers specifically trained in personal interviewing collected the data. The respondents were scientifically selected, and interviewed at home. The interviews were conducted after hours to ensure that the scientifically drawn person was present. If the drawn person was not home during the first visit, but was available during the fieldwork period, an appointment was made and the person concerned revisited. If nobody in the household qualified, or was available during the fieldwork period, the household was substituted. The questions in the questionnaire were printed in both English and Afrikaans. During training these were translated into he relevant languages of the Black fieldwork areas. Interviews were conducted in the respondent’s choice of language.
The respondent also had to be part of the scientifically drawn household, and be available during the fieldwork period. Substitution of the visiting point was only allowed for specified reasons
Attitudes Toward Rape of Black and White Adolescents in South Africa, 1998
No full textThis study investigated the attitudes towards rape of Black and White adolescents in South Africa. The sample included 254 secondary school pupils in Grade 11, in the age range of 17 to 24 years with a mean age of 19.3 years (SD=2.6). The Blacks were 48 boys and 23 girls and the Whites 54 boys and 55 girls. The first questionnaire included a bibliographical section of 14 items and the second one (survey instrument) included 24 items on attitudes toward rape. A t-test indicated that Black students scored significantly higher on conservative attitudes towards rape than the White students. No gender differences was found in relation to rape attitudes towards and beliefs about sexuality and rape
Diversity Training : a Basic Evaluation, 1997
No full textA diversity training programme was developed by the Component: In-Service and Specialised Training in an attempt to encourage a greater understanding of the diversity within the South African Police Service (SAPS). This programme aimed to empower trained members to improve the effectiveness (service delivery) of the SAPS. The programme, inter alia, also tried to address barriers to empowered inclusivity of diversities such as sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, etc. and further aimed to enhance the dignity and self-esteem of members during the challenging time of transformation. The objectives of this programme were seen in the context of the Constitution and correlated with the SAPS's values in terms of service delivery and quality themes. In-Service and Specialised Training identified a need for an evaluation to be done on the Diversity Programme so that the motivation for further funds from the RDP for the continuance of the programme can be facilitated. The Sub-component: Research, National Management Services was accordingly commissioned to do an evaluation survey in order to determine whether the Programme has had an impact on the perceptions / attitudes of members who received this training in this regard
Omnibus, February 1995
No full textAn omnibus survey is done quarterly and its purpose is to give clients an opportunity to participate in a national survey at low cost. A number of clients’ questions are combined into one questionnaire. This questionnaire is usually administered to probability sample of 2200 respondents in the whole country (South Africa). The 1995 February omnibus consisted of two separate samples of 2200 each – one sample having a blue questionnaire and the other sample having a green questionnaire. The February/March 1995 omnibus survey was undertaken over the period 27 February to 24 March 1995. The data from this survey was available in May 1995. The fieldwork was done on a countrywide basis including all nine provinces. Interviewers specifically trained in personal interviewing collected the data. The respondents were scientifically selected, and interviewed at home. The interviews were conducted after hours to ensure that the scientifically drawn person was present. If the drawn person was not home during the first visit, but was available during the fieldwork period, an appointment was made and the person concerned revisited. If nobody in the household qualified, or was available during the fieldwork period, the household was substituted. The questions in the questionnaire were printed in both English and Afrikaans. During training these were translated into the relevant languages of the black fieldwork areas. Interviews were conducted in the respondent’s choice of language..
The respondent also had to be part of the scientifically drawn household, and be available during the fieldwork period. Substitution of the visiting point was only allowed for specified reasons
Women in Research, 1997
No full textIn its commitment to equity and redress, the Research Capacity Development Directorate of the Centre for Science Development (CSD) of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has launched a project that targets women academics and researchers. The main aim of the project is to increase the number of women in post-graduate studies and in research in the human sciences. The development of partnerships and co-operation with organisations with similar objectives is a strong principle that underpins this project. Such partnerships have been sought in regional structures, such as the eastern seaboard Association of Tertiary Institutions (esATI), as well as national organisations such as the Forum for African Women Educationalists South Africa (FAWESA). A major activity of this project is an audit to establish position, levels of skill and expertise, and the needs of researchers in the human sciences in South Africa. The study is intended to contribute to the establishment of baseline data that could inform policy makers, lobbyists and advocates of institutional transformation. But most importantly, the findings of this study will inform CSD and its partners in the development of strategic interventions. The information that is gathered through this study will be made publicly available for use by other researchers, institutions and organisations. The findings from this study will be disseminated in reports and workshops/conferences by the CSD or jointly with its partners. A database and directory of women researchers will also be developed. It is hoped that such information will increase the visibility of women researchers and academics
South African Demographic and Health Survey, 1987
No full textThe Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) is mainly concerned with the determination of fertily rates and closely related issues. Questions surrounding respondents' background, reproduction, contraception, health and women's work were asked. This study consists of two datasets, one a household dataset and the other an individual dataset, the respondents being a female of reproductive age that has already given birth or who is married or exposed to pregnancy. Females qualifying for the individual interview schedule were chosen from the responses to household (cover) questionnaire
Women and the Election, 1994
No full textThe aim of the survey was to determine women's perceptions with regard to participation in the April 1994 elections. The survey was conducted in two phases, the first in April 1994 and the second in July 1994. Although problems were initially expected in terms of conducting a survey with a politically related theme in April just before the election, fieldwork was successful and minimum problems were encountered in both surveys
Water Usage, November 1994, Lidobe District
No full textThe information gathered on the water usage in this project was needed for planning purposed in the Libode District in the Eastern Cape (Transkei). The survey was an attempt to establish whether better access to water has had any implications to the inhabitants' lifestyle, e.g, effects with regard to income and expenditure and basic facilities. Information was gathered on the following matters: a) housing; b) household services; c) water; d) accessibility of health services; e) accessibility of educational services; f) accessibility of shops; g) crops and livestock and h) cash expenditure and income
KwaZulu-Natal Development Indicators Household Survey, 1996
No full textThis project commissioned by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government was designed to obtain baseline data on subjective and objective development indicators. The project comprised a household survey conducted during November and December 1996. The complete survery covered at least 6 500 households acress the province of KwaZulu-Natal. It followed a pilot study of perceptions of development conducted among 678 adults in October 1995. As one of the most comprehensive contributions on development indicators in the history of South Africa, it is the first large survey covering the usual "hard" indicators - such as service delivery levels - and peoples' comments and perceptions of these services and of their governments' development programmes and priorities. The study/project was motivated by the need to establish an information database for the preparation and monitoring of the province's RDP business and development plans, to synthesise subjectively articulated (bottom-up) and objectively defined (top-down) approaches to the determination of needs, to modify and improve on the usefulness of the Human Development Indix (HDI), to provide an opportunity for research capacity building among civil servants and thereby providing a means to effect good governance practices and, to provide a basis for the development of objective matrices, objectives-by-time-scales and, a semi-rational budgeting and planning tool
Perceptions of Blacks on the 1996 Census, 1995
No full textThis project commissioned by the South African Communication Services was designed to obtain and gather data about the perceptions of black inhabitants of the Eastern Transvaal Province with regard to the 1996 Census. The target area was the Eastern Transvaal Province, including rural, urban, townships and squatters. Interviewers were recruited telephonically