TY - JOUR
T1 - Effectiveness of Student Psychological Support Services at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training College in South Africa
AU - Munyaradzi, Muchineripi
AU - Addae, David
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2019/4/3
Y1 - 2019/4/3
N2 - In this case study research, the effectiveness of psychological support services rendered to students at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college in South Africa is explored. Using the systems theory of psychology, the article postulates that students at TVET colleges encounter a myriad of psychological challenges, which can adversely affect their academic success. From an interpretivist paradigmatic standpoint, a sample of 30 students was purposively selected to participate in focus group interviews. It was found out that psychological support services improved students’ academic performances, attendance, retention, and also enhanced college certification rate. It is recommended that institution need to establish linkages with key stakeholders such as the Departments of Higher Education and Training and Health, psychological professional bodies, and other TVET colleges in order to create a platform for sharing vital information on psychological support to students.
AB - In this case study research, the effectiveness of psychological support services rendered to students at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college in South Africa is explored. Using the systems theory of psychology, the article postulates that students at TVET colleges encounter a myriad of psychological challenges, which can adversely affect their academic success. From an interpretivist paradigmatic standpoint, a sample of 30 students was purposively selected to participate in focus group interviews. It was found out that psychological support services improved students’ academic performances, attendance, retention, and also enhanced college certification rate. It is recommended that institution need to establish linkages with key stakeholders such as the Departments of Higher Education and Training and Health, psychological professional bodies, and other TVET colleges in order to create a platform for sharing vital information on psychological support to students.
KW - College
KW - Psychological Support Services
KW - South Africa
KW - Student
KW - Technical and Vocational Education and Training
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85045056700&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/10668926.2018.1456379
DO - 10.1080/10668926.2018.1456379
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85045056700
SN - 1066-8926
VL - 43
SP - 262
EP - 274
JO - Community College Journal of Research and Practice
JF - Community College Journal of Research and Practice
IS - 4
ER -