Browsing by Author "10057013 - Van Eeden, Chrizanne (Supervisor)"
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African female adolescents' experience of parent–adolescent relationships and the influence thereof on their well–being
Koen, Vicki (North-West University, 2010)Adolescence is a phase that includes substantial physical, social and psychological changes (Department of Health, 1999) and is considered to be a psychologically turbulent and emotional period in a person’s life (Strong, ... -
Cognitive executive functioning and self-compassion of municipal employees in South Africa
Jacobs, Davina Frances (North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)This study explored the relationship between self-compassion and selected cognitive executive functions. A brief summary of the three chapters are presented below. Chapter 1 comprises of the literature study that presents ... -
The components required to build a therapeutic relationship with children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
Gerber, Edré (North-West University, 2013)The aim of this study was to explore and describe the components required to build a therapeutic relationship with children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. Through this study therapists and other professionals working ... -
Coping behaviour, posttraumatic growth and psychological well–being in women who experienced childhood sexual abuse
Walker-Williams, Hayley Janay (North-West University, 2012)The high prevalence of sexual abuse suffered by women as children is well documented, both internationally and in South Africa. The life outcomes of women who had experienced childhood sexual abuse are generally reported ... -
The effect of using a lego teaching aid on the hopefulness and self-efficacy of teachers
Boucher, Mandie (North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2017)The aim of this study was firstly, to explore teachers’ hope and sense of self-efficacy with regard to the teaching context, secondly, after training teachers to use the Six Bricks and supplying blocks to enable them to ... -
The effect the experiences of volunteer HIV counsellors have on their own well–being : a case study
Van Aswegen, Louise (North-West University, 2009)The aim of this qualitative interpretive research was to explore the experiences of HIV counsellors and how these experiences influence the counsellors' psychological wellbeing. The complexities of the context within which ... -
Emotional intelligence, sense of coherence and coping behaviour
Law, Colleen Ashleigh (North-West University, 2004)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence, sense of coherence and coping behaviour in a group of students at a South African university. An availability sample of 101 ... -
Exploring adult daughter relationships with their mothers : a study of relational well-being
McAlister, Philippa Anne (North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)This qualitative study explored the relationship between adult daughters and their mothers, and particularly how this relationship influenced the daughters’ well-being. A framework of relational well-being was adopted, and ... -
Exploring psychosocial well-being in a group of marginalised African youth
Melato, Seleme Revelation (2014)This research using quantitative and qualitative methods studied the psychosocial well-being of marginalised youth of African descent in South Africa. The study of well-being amongst the youth has been the focus of many ... -
Family and ageing in South Africa : an exploration of family and the position of older people
Steyn, Sandra Elizabeth (North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Discourses in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and South Africa point to the importance of family in the lives of its members. Rapid population ageing has refocused debates about the obligations that family members should fulfil ... -
Family psychosocial well–being in a South African context
Koen, Vicki (North-West University, 2012)“The family is the building block of society. It is a nursery, a school, a hospital, a leisure centre, a place of refuge and rest. It encompasses the whole of society. It fashions our beliefs; it is the preparation for the ... -
Graphic family sculpting as a visual data collection technique in parent-adolescent relational research
Koen, V. (North-West University, 2018)Considering the relative newness of the field of positive psychology in South Africa, the need for empirical research, including research regarding research techniques that could have a unique contribution to our knowledge ... -
Job insecurity : emotional- and behavioural consequences
Van Zyl, Lelanie (North-West University, 2009)Current day organisations must revert to many measures to survive in the very competing business environment. One of these measures is to reduce the number of employees. This leads to perceptions of job insecurity, not ... -
Karaktersterktes in Suid-Afrikaanse hoërskool leerders
Dreyer, Jeanette Embrensië (North-West University, 2007)Character strengths in South African secondary school learners: The aim of this investigation was to explore character strengths in young people aged 13 to 17 years, from a literature as well as an empirical perspective, ... -
Kindgesentreerde spelterapie en sandkasspelterapie met 'n kind met die Aspergersindroom
Faul, Dinelle (North-West University, 2013)The purpose of this study was to research the therapeutic outcomes achieved by a five year-old boy with Asperger Syndrome (AS), by means of non-directive processes of child centred play therapy (CCP) and sand tray play ... -
Marital symbols, marital satisfaction and spiritual well-being of Batswana married women
Segami, Victoria Bukelwa (North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2018)The study quantitatively investigated and qualitatively explored the relationships of the African marital symbols lobola and the wedding ring, with the marriage satisfaction and spiritual wellbeing of Batswana married ... -
The parent–adolescent relationship and the emotional well–being of adolescents
Koen, Vicki (North-West University, 2009)It is well known that adolescence is a difficult stage of development, involving various aspects of development, namely biological, cognitive, social and emotional development. More recent research indicates that the ... -
Personal archetypes, aspects of personality and psychological well-being
Els, Christoffel Johannes (North-West University, 2004)The aim of this study has been to theoretically and empirically explore the nature of personal archetypes, aspects of personality and psychological well-being, as well as the relationship between archetypes and aspects of ... -
Post-traumatic growth of violent crime victims in a high crime area in South Africa
Moshugi, Siphiwe Maria (North-West University (South-Africa)., 2019)The study aimed to qualitatively examine the post-traumatic growth (PTG) of victims of violent crimes by using interviews to explore possible factors that might have contributed to their growth and factors that might have ... -
Psychological factors contributing to aggressive or violent behaviour of adolescents in secondary schools
Van Bosch, Elzané (North-West University, 2013)South African schools are quickly, and progressively, becoming arenas for violent behaviour. These days, schools are no longer considered safe and protected environments where children can go to learn, develop, enjoy ...