Pieter Boshoff

Biographic Data

ID10245871
NAMEPieter Boshoff
GIVEN NAMESPieter
FAMILY NAMEBoshoff
SIGNATUREBOSHOFF P
AFFILIATIONSNorth-West University
ORCID0000-0003-4560-4337
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS2
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR2
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2023
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2024
H-INDEX0

  • Isizulu-Speaking Caregivers’ Perceptions on Disclosing Child Sexual Abuse

    Open AccessDouglas Mavhunga, Pieter John Boshoff et al.ARTICLESocial Work/Maatskaplike Werk2024

    Child sexual abuse affects children and caregivers all around the world. According to the South African Police Service’s (2020/21) crime statistics report, child sexual abuse is common in South Africa, particularly the township of Tsakane. Tsakane, located in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, is predominantly comprised of IsiZulu-speaking residents and has a significant child sexual abuse problem. Child sexual abuse may be perceived differently by IsiZulu-spe…

  • Association Between Coping Strategies and Secondary Traumatic Stress Among Forensic Social Workers in South Africa

    Open AccessBaatseba Babra Mashego, Pieter John Boshoff et al.ARTICLESocial Work/Maatskaplike Werk2023

    Forensic social work in South Africa is challenging, increasing the likelihood of secondary traumatic stress among its practitioners. Proactive coping strategies are necessary to reduce the impact of secondary traumatic stress on forensic social workers. The aim of this study was to describe the association between the frequency of different coping strategies and the frequency of secondary traumatic stress symptoms in forensic social workers. The…