Department of Psychology

Dr Bongani Mtshweni

College of Human Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Department: Psychology
Senior Lecturer
Tel: 012 433 4844
E-mail: mtshwebv@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications

  • PhD Psychology (Unisa, 2022)
  • MA Psychology (Research Consultation) (Unisa, 2019)
  • Bachelor of social science (Hons) (University of Pretoria, 2017)
  • BA (Health Sciences and Social Services) Psychological Counselling (Unisa, 2015)

Fields of academic interests

  • Student support and wellbeing
  • Psychosocial factors influencing students’ academic persistence
  • Understanding students’ academic experiences and how these contribute to retention and academic success

Field of Specialisation

  • Research Psychology

Journal articles

  • Mtshweni, B. V. (2022). Adjustment and socioeconomic status: how do these factors influence the intention to dropout of university?. South African Journal of Psychology, 52(2), 262-274. 10.1177/00812463211059141
  • Mtshweni, B. V. (2022). Covid-19: exposing unmatched historical disparities in the South African institutions of higher learning. South African Journal of Higher Education, 36(1), 234-250.

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

  • PhD Scholarship holder, 2022 (National Institute For the Humanities and Social Sciences)
  • PhD Scholarship holder, 2021 (National Institute For the Humanities and Social Sciences)
  • Masters Scholarship holder, 2018 (National Research Foundation)
  • Honours Scholarship holder, 2016 (National Research Foundation)

Projects

  • Tools for Wellbeing: COVID 19 study of UNISA’s undergraduate students.