Abstract
This study investigated the utility of train transportation health care service in a North Eastern South African region. Participants were seven psychology graduate students at a South African university. They completed reflective journals on their subjective experience and objective reporting of their activities. While on the train, they provided psychological services to the local community members. Data were thematically analysed. Aspects such as problem-solving driven by community needs, personal motivation for community service, and awareness of differences in socioeconomic status and cultural orientation were highlighted by students. This process highlights the value of service learning and social accountability, particularly in South Africa and Psychology where a chasm exists between contextual challenges and the conventional training and interventions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 305-309 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Psychology in Africa |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Community engagement
- Phelophepa Healthcare train
- Service learning
- Social accountability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology