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Coping by kinders uit egskeidingsgesinne
(North-West University, 2003)
This study forms a subsection of an inter-university research project regarding the
resilience of children in late middle childhood, in the South African context.
The purpose of the current study was to determine whether ...
Flourishing in a group of South African adolescents
(North-West University, 2009)
Little is known about the prevalence and experience of psychological well-being on the upper end of the mental health continuum in South African adolescents, as it is conceptualised in the domain of positive psychology/p ...
Young adults' experiences of their transition from residential care to independent living
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Against the background of various challenges faced by young adult care leavers and ongoing debates on care leaving interventions in contemporary South Africa, the researcher aimed to explore five selected participants’ ...
Resilience in professional nurses
(North-West University, 2010)
Research on human resilience has attempted to uncover how certain individuals, even
when faced with adverse working conditions can bounce back without serious
psychological harm and continue their development. There is ...
The relationship between coping behaviour and resilience processes in children in a high risk community
(2014)
Coping and resilience occurs on a regular basis within the lives of children residing in at-risk communities. Coping refers to an action or behaviour on behalf of the child with the aim of diminishing the burden of ...
Psychological well-being, Identity crisis and Resilience of sexual minority students in a South African University
(2014)
Historically, any stigma surrounding sexuality places a burden on individuals who do
not self-identify as heterosexuals collectively referred to as "sexual minority". Sexual
minority university students possess multiple ...
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 ...
Government social protection policy impact on elderly women headed households in rural Zimbabwe
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)
Government financed social protection for the poor vulnerable populations is an important social security instrument which ensures that vulnerable members of society do have a sustainable and resilient livelihood. Social ...
Positive transitioning to school of resilient grade 1 learners from divorced homes : a participatory visual study
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2018)
Transitioning to first grade is a milestone event in children’s lives. Although transitioning to formal school is a normative event, it can pose a challenge to some first graders, causing them difficulty in adjusting well. ...
Veerkragtigheid by 'n groep kinders in die middelkinderjare
(North-West University, 2011)
The South African society is characterised by high levels of risk factors which can have a significantly negative impact on the development of children. The impact of risk factors from an early age can hinder intellectual ...