Browsing Humanities by Subject "Meaning"
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A critical analysis of the semantic dimension of sound patterns in the language of selected Shakespearean works and Elizabethan lyrics
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)William Shakespeare’s poetry and language have appealed to our deepest emotions across the centuries. This universal appeal of Shakespeare’s language has been an intriguing aspect of critical enquiry. Various general ... -
Diabetes management behaviours of young adults towards psychological well-being
(North-West University, 2018)Significant numbers of young adults living with type 1 diabetes experience diminished psychological well-being due to non-adherence to the strict diabetes self-management care plan required. This study explored psychosocial ... -
Gedeelde ervaringe van orkeslede in die Con Amoré–orkes : ? fenomenologiese benadering
(2015)Hierdie transendentale fenomenologiese studie beskryf die betekenis wat die Con Amoré-orkeslede uit hul gedeelde ervaringe put. Die orkes is gevestig by Hoërskool Drie Riviere in Vereeniging en bestaan uit een-en-dertig ... -
Making sense of paraplegia caused by violence-related gunshot injury
(North-West University, 2005)The overall aim of this study is to explore the subjective experiences of psychotherapeutic interventions and the sense-making process in a group of persons paralysed as a consequence of violence-related gunshot injury. ... -
The meaning and types of friendships among older females in residential care facilities
(North-West University, 2007)This research explores the meaning that older persons ascribe to the friendships in which they engage. Previous research mostly focuses on the strain that the older population places on the self-reliant community. The ... -
A psychological perspective on God-belief as a source of meaning and well-being
(North-West University, 2009)The aim of this study was to explore God-belief as a source of meaning and psychological well-being qualitatively and through the review of literature. The study is embedded in the growing field of Psychology of Religion. ... -
Well-being of South African psychologists : a mixed method study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)This research study investigates the nature and extent of South African psychologists’ well-being in order to offer guidelines towards sustainable well-being for this population. Psychologists focus on the well-being of ...