Department of Sociology

Ms LB Kgatla

College of Human Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Department: Sociology
Lecturer
E-mail: ekgatlbl@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate (Sociology) (University of Johannesburg).
  • MA Sociology (University of Johannesburg). Title of dissertation: How do young black South African youth understand and cope with depression.
  • BA Hons Sociology (Cum Laude) (University of Johannesburg).
  • BA Humanities – Sociology and Public Management and Governance (University of Johannesburg).

Fields of academic interests

  • Mental health (depression)
  • Medical sociology
  • Dramaturgy
  • Psych-sociality
  • Social normativity
  • Social media

Journal articles

  • Ramphabana, LB., Kgatla, BL & Nxiweni, CT. 2022. ‘Psychosocial Implications of Child Sexual Abuse on the Non-Offending Caregivers Following the Discourse: A Call for an Extended Support’. Technium Social Sciences Journal, 27: 697-705.

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

  • Member of the Golden Key Academy International Society.
  • MA top achiever (Faculty of Humanities) (University of Johannesburg)
  • Faculty of Humanities Dean’s List (University of Johannesburg), 2015, 2017.
  • Sociology Research Certificate – Qualitative (University of Johannesburg).