Ms. Jacqualine T. Chivasa

Qualifications:

Masters Philosophy Social Studies (2012), University of Zimbabwe. Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology (2004), University of Zimbabwe.

Academic Appointments:

Lecturer

Research Interests:

Orphans and vulnerable children particularly child sexual abuse survivors and children of incarcerated parents, gerontology, resilience and virtual learning environments.

Faculty: Social And Behavioural Sciences

Department: Department of Applied Psychology

Research Category: Behavioral Sciences

Biography:

Jacqualine Chivasa is the coordinator of BSc Honours in Developmental Psychology. She is also the faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences coordinator for Languages and Acquisition of Intercultural Communication. Jacqualine is a member of the Zimbabwe Psychological Association. She is an interdisciplinary qualitative researcher, with an interest in translating research into practice. She is passionate about developing interventions to assist different child populations.

Email: jaynashe@sociol.uz.ac.zw

Phone: 0775407274

Publications:

Book Chapters
Chivasa, J. T., Gavangwe, G., & Muromo, T. (2022). Children of incarcerated parents: A hidden and vulnerable population. In V. Mabvurira, M. Murenje, & M. Mundau (Eds.), Professional social work in Zimbabwe -Putting children first : Issues on child welfare in Zimbabwe (pp. 465–490). Beyond the Vale Publishers.

Journal Publications
Mhizha, S., Muromo, T., Kokera, R., Mudenda, M., Chivasa, J., Makarisira, D., ... & Chikoko, W. (2021). Experiences of the Orphan Differential Disadvantage and the Human Factor Decay among Street Children in Harare. Review of Human Factor Studies, 27(1).

Mhizha, S., Kokera, R., & Chivasa, J. (2021). Strong Citizens: Informed and Apt to Build their Spaces in the Spirit of Resilience in Urban Zimbabwe. Journal of Urban Systems and Innovations for Resilience in Zimbabwe-JUSIRZ, 3(1), 264-285.

Conferences papers
Chivasa, J. T. (2019). The experiences of children of incarcerated parents. ISSBD Regional Workshop Africa: Digitising Behavioural Observations in Resource Limited Settings, 21 August 2019.

Chivasa, J. T. (2008). Informal sector management of work stress related disease and injury and the law in Zimbabwe. The 8th International Work Congress on Work Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Compensation, 31 March 2008.

Patented Work:

Grants & Funding (current and Past projects):

Vice Chancellor’s Quick Wins Grant 2020
Chivasa. J & Muhoyi. E. Research project entitled “Extent and Determinants of utilisation of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Zimbabwe”.

Awards & Achievements:

University of Zimbabwe Research Week Award 2021
Chivasa .J & Muhoyi. E. Won first prize in theme 12 which focused on Inclusive and Equitable Education. The award was based on a presentation entitled the “Extent and Determinants of e-LMS utilisation at the University of Zimbabwe.