Browsing by Subject "positive psychology"
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Coping behaviour, posttraumatic growth and psychological well–being in women with childhood sexual abuse
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)This study investigated the coping behaviours and posttraumatic growth of women with sexual abuse in childhood (CSA) and long-term effects on their psychological well-being in adulthood. Participants were 10 women survivors ... -
Coping self-efficacy and psychosocial well-being of marginalised South African youth
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The aim of this study was to investigate coping self-efficacy and aspects of psychosocial well-being amongst youth from marginalised backgrounds. A total of 794 black South African marginalised youth (males = 54%, females ... -
An exploration of parent-adolescent dyads' experiences of gratitude activities in a South African context
(North-West University, 2018)Available evidence strongly suggests that the parent-adolescent relationship, which is a foundational relationship, can play a crucial role in individuals' relational development as well as their experience of well-being. ... -
Facilitating awareness in children from a low socio–economic environment using the art–making process
(North-West University, 2013)Gestalt theory and Positive Psychology formed the underlying theoretical frameworks of this study. Both Gestalt theory and Positive Psychology adopt a positive outlook towards human nature with the possibility of individuals ... -
Graphic family sculpting as a visual data collection technique in parent-adolescent relational research
(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 ... -
The influence of affective variables on the acquisition of academic literacy
(Stellenbosch University, 2013)The teaching of academic literacy at university level, internationally and at universities in South Africa, is quite common. Despite a great deal of research on various facets of academic literacy, little research has been ... -
The prevalence of coping behaviour, posttraumatic growth and psychological well–being in women who experienced childhood sexual abuse
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)This study investigated the prevalence of coping behaviour, posttraumatic growth and psychological well-being in adult South African women (n=60, mean age=32, ethnicity=70% European, 28% African and 2% Asian descent). ... -
Psychological well-being among Tanzanian university students
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)This study explored the prevalence of levels of psychological well-being in a group of Tanzanian university students. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was implemented for data-gathering. A convenience sample ... -
Requisite supervisory behaviours in support of a workplace learning intervention: a capability approach to build HERO mining teams
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)HERO mining teams are a workplace learning intervention, designed and implemented to develop and cultivate positive levels of hope, efficacy, resilience and optimism. The intervention refers to the psychological capital ... -
Rural resilience and historically disadvantaged young women’s negotiations for protection against gender-based violence
(North-West University, 2018)Research on gender-based violence proliferates. Yet there is little research on the resilience of young women faced with gender-based violence. The aim of my research study is to understand how social ecologies can best ...