Prof J Kheswa

Position: 
Deputy Head of Department and Associate Professor
Department: 
Psychology
Email: 
jkhweswa@ufh.ac.za
Contact Details: 
040 602 2170

Prof Jabulani Gilford Kheswa  is an Associate Professor and the current Head of the Department of Psychology  at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa, where he has worked for ten years.

He has presented papers at both local and international conferences. He is also an external examiners for the following universities; WITS, UKZN, UNIZULU, UWC, UJ, NMU, UFS and SMU.

Research Interests: 

His teaching and research areas include Health Psychology, Social Psychology, Sexual behaviour, Positive Psychology,  Relationships, Marriage and Family Transitions, LGBTI, HIV/AIDS, Personality Theories, Community Psychology, Inclusive Education, Cultural Studies

Modules: 
PSY 112F,PSY 111, PSY 122, PSY 123F, PSY 211, PSY 311.
Publications: 

*J.G Kheswa  & C. Van Eeden (2018). Contextual factors promoting psychosocial well-being in African male youth. Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in the Southern Africa, 14 (1), 8 pages.

*Z. Ntloko & J.G. Kheswa (2018). Parental emotional attachment and sexual behaviour of female adolescents in Eastern Cape, South Africa. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies, 10 (1), 346-368

*Charl Alberts & Jabulani G. Kheswa. (2017) Social networks and sexual behaviour amongst adolescent females in one Secondary school in Eastern Cape, South Africa. African Population Studies, Vol 31 (2), 3823-3832.

*J G. Kheswa, C. van Eeden, S. Rothmann & E. Bothma. (2017). Sexual values and attitudes, self-esteem and mental health and well-being of Black African  adolescent males. Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol 27 (5)1-6.

*Jabulani G. Kheswa (2017). Factors and Effects of Non-Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment by People Living with HIV/AIDS. Indo Pacific Journal of Phenomenology, Vol 17(1), 1-11.

*Jabulani G. Kheswa. (2017).The impact of dysfunctional families and sexual abuse on the psychological well-being of adolescent females, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, Vol XLIV(2), 161-176.

*J.G. Kheswa & V.N. Hoho (2017). Exploring the factors and effects of alcohol abuse on the behaviour of university female students at one South African University Campus. Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities, Vol IX (1), 291-300.

*J.G. Kheswa. (2016). Exploring the impact of discrimination on the psychological well-being of lesbian students at South African University Campus. Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities, Vol 8 (2), 147-155.

*Jabulani G. Kheswa. (2015). Psychological Well-Being, Alcohol Abuse and Sexual Behaviour of African Adolescent Males in South Africa. Journal of Psychology, Vol 6(1), 32-40.

​* Kheswa, J.G. (2019). Factors and effects of work-related stress and burnout on the well-being of social workers in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa.  SA Journal of  Industrial Psychology /SA Tydskrif vir Bedryfsielkunde , Vol 45 (0), a1661. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajip.v45i0.1661

*  Kheswa, J.G. (2020). Conditions and challenges associated with women’s risk sexual behaviour in informal settlements across South AfricaJournal of Human Ecology, 70(1-3): 124-131.

* Kheswa, J.G. (2020). Effectiveness of the School Based Support Team to empower educators in addressing non-heteronormativity in South African schools. e-Bangi: Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 17 (3):104-117

Mpayipheli, V. & Kheswa, J.G. (2020) Educators’ perspectives on psychosocial support for pregnant learners: A case in Alice. e-Bangi: Journal of Social Science and Humanities,17 (3):176-193

Mashabela, E., & Kheswa, J.G. (2020). Exploring the impact of intimate partner violence amongst university female students living in cohabitation. The Independent Journal of Teaching and Learning,  Vol 15 (1):35-48

Kheswa, J.G., Mahola, M.N., & Dayi, X. (2020). The effects of cultural practices and substance abuse among male students at one South African College Campus. Journal of Human Ecology, 70(1-3): 58-66

M. Goso, O. Matinise & J.G Kheswa (2020). Financial deficit as a cause of dependent sexual behaviour among female students at one university campus. Journal of Human Ecology, 70(1-3): 79-89

* Oppong, S.,  Appiah, R.,  Hapunda, G &  Kheswa, JG. (2023). Editorial: Contextualising Psychological Assessment in Africa: COVID-19 and beyond, Frontiers in Psychology, 23

* Kheswa, JG.  (2022). Transactional sex and emotional attachment of adolescent girls raised in step-parent households and culturally entrenched society in South Africa. (Conference Proceedings:  Pg. 697-707 , ISBN- number: 978-0-620-96741-9 (e-book)   

*  Nduna, Mzikazi; Mayisela, Simangele; Balton, Sadna; Gobodo-Madikizela, Pumla; Kheswa, Jabu; Khumalo, Itumeleng; Makusha, Tawanda; Sikweyiya, Yandisa; Naidu, Maheshvari; Tabane, Cily (2021). "Research site anonymity in context". Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics,1-11 DOI10.1177/1556264622106838