MA Research Psychology (specialising in Research Consultation) (Unisa)
Fields of academic interests
Historical injustices
Students as knowledge producers
(Foucauldian) discursive work
Field of Specialisation
Social justice and social inclusion
Sexuality with a specific focus on vulnerable groups
Nexus between public health system and mental health
Research methodologies
Books
Baumeister, R. F., Bushman, B. J., Dhlomo-Sibiya, M., Mbatha, K., Shirinda-Mthombeni, K., & Silinda, F. T (2018). The Self. In Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. Social Psychology (62-101). South Africa, Cengage.
Baumeister, R. F., Bushman, B. J., Dhlomo-Sibiya, M., Mbatha, K., Shirinda-Mthombeni, K., & Silinda, F. T (2018). Social Cognition. In Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. Social Psychology (132-163). South Africa, Cengage.
Baumeister, R. F., Bushman, B. J., Dhlomo-Sibiya, M., Mbatha, K., Shirinda-Mthombeni, K., & Silinda, F. T (2018). Prejudice and Intergroup relations. In Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. Social Psychology (396-429). South Africa, Cengage.
Journal articles
Mbatha, K., & Terre Blanche, M. J. (2018). Long walk to semi-freedom: Towards a framework for psychological research on being out on bail. PINS, 56, 70-84.
Victor, C. J., Nel, J. A., Lynch, I., & Mbatha, K. (2014). The Psychological Society of South Africa sexual and gender diversity position statement: contributing towards a just society. South African Journal of Psychology, 44 (3), 292-302.
Mbatha, K. (2012). Social support among black African women who have recently given birth: The narratives of postnatal women. New Voices in Psychology, 8 (1), 3-16.
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
Editor of New Voices in Psychology journal.
Member of the PsySSA Community and Social Psychology Division.
Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship from Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre, Nigeria (2011).
Tirisano Fellowship from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behaviour (2017-2019).
National Institute for Human and Social Sciences-South African Humanities Deans Association scholarship (2018-2019).
Projects
People behind the Papers
Students as knowledge producers
Hate/prejudice crimes in South Africa
The Psychology of Sexuality and Gender in South Africa
