Browsing by Subject "Positive Psychology"
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Adapting and validating the Strengths Use and Deficit Improvement Questionnaire for educators in Gauteng
(2014)Education is essential in providing future human capital that is much needed to build a sustainable, competitive economy. However, the importance of a quality education is often underestimated. In order to enhance working ... -
Assessing the organisational and individual strengths use and deficit improvement among sport coaches
(2013)Traditionally, organisations have focused efforts in developing their people towards improving so-called areas of deficiency, identifying the flaws of employees and putting intervention structures in place to rectify and ... -
An autoethnographic exploration of “play at work”
(North-West University, 2011)This research brings together two concepts that are often depicted as polar opposites. Sutton-Smith (2001) however suggests that the opposite of play is not work, but depression, and moreover echoes other scholars in ... -
Experiences of meaningfulness by a group of women during their first pregnancy : a focus on relationships
(2014)The health and wellbeing of pregnant women are considered to be an international priority by the World Health Organization (WHO). Even though pregnant women constitute a large part of the population globally and in South ... -
The experiences of self–support in first–time mothers
(2014)A notable paucity in practice interventions and literature currently exists in regard to self-support in first-time mothers. Recent literature and practice interventions seem to focus largely on social support resources, ... -
Exploring paediatric occupational therapists' knowledge and use of mindfulness as a self-regulation strategy for children in middle childhood
(North-West University, 2018)The aim of this research was to explore paediatric occupational therapists' knowledge and use of mindfulness as a self-regulation strategy for children in middle childhood. It has been proposed by researchers that mindfulness ... -
First-time mothers' experiences of meaningfulness during their third trimester of pregnancy : a focus on spirituality
(2014)Pregnancy can be a very difficult time of transition for some women as they have to adapt, change and prepare for the role and responsibility that awaits them after their baby is born. This is especially challenging for ... -
Secondary school educators' experiences of the educator–learner relationship in the Gauteng Province of South Africa
(2014)The focus of this study was to explore the experiences of secondary school educators concerning the educator-learner relationship. The study hopes to add value in developing sustainable support to enhance the quality of ...