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A formative evaluation of the theory, process, and outcomes of the Earthchild Project
(2012) Smit, Carryn; Louw, Johann
The evaluation did not attempt to establish accountability for the programme but focused on revealing information that could assist in its development and improvement. The programme’s implicit theory was articulated using information gained through programme documentation and interviews and a focus group conducted with programme stakeholders. The logic and plausibility of the resulting theory was assessed and compared to social scientific literature to reveal programme weaknesses and areas of possible improvement.
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The hurt business: Psychological aspects of boxing
(University of Stellenbosch, 2011) Smit, Carryn; Louw, Johann
Ten boxers were interviewed individually to explore how they perceived the nature of aggression in the ring and the mental skills they employed in their sport. The interview data were subjected to thematic analysis, which elicited five dominant themes: aggression and how to deal with it; control of the arousal, especially anger that comes with the territory of the sport; and the positive aspects of discipline over mind and body that is required of boxers. A final observation relates to a relative absence in these interviews. Boxers did not speak explicitly about masculinity as a factor in the sport, unless prompted.