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Exploring the validity of the VIA-Inventory of Strengths in an African context
(North-West University, 2005)
The aim of this study was to explore the validity of the Values in Action Inventory of
Strengths (VIA-IS) in an African context. This 240-item self-report questionnaire that
measures 24 character strengths (Peterson & ...
The relationship between participation in sport and academic achievement in grade 10 and 11 learners in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
(North-West University, 2010)
The purpose of this research was to determine whether adolescents who participate in sport
perform better academically in comparison to their non–participating counterparts. An availability
sample of 210 learners between ...
Validation of a community collective efficacy scale in an African context
(North-West University, 2007)
There is a lacuna in the literature regarding the measurement of community collective efficacy, especially in an African context. Previously, a variety of studies have used and validated self-efficacy measures in Western ...
Psychological well–being of HIV–affected children and their experience of a community based HIV stigma reduction and wellness enhancement intervention
(North-West University, 2012)
The HIV epidemic does not only affect people living with HIV or AIDS but has a large impact on the children. They are being stigmatised by association. There is paucity in research on HIV stigma interventions. In addition, ...
Self–efficacy, collective efficacy and the psychological well–being of groups in transition
(North-West University, 2009)
The rapid rate of urbanisation, which is characteristic of the current South African context, could have important consequences for the psychological and physiological health of individuals (Malan et al., 2008; Vorster et ...
The role of gender in the relationship between emotional intelligence and psychological well–being
(North-West University, 2010)
The relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and psychological well–being has been empirically and theoretically elaborated. This suggests that highly emotional intelligent individuals are likely to experience ...
Experiences of HIV stigma and coping–self–efficacy in a rural and urban context of the North West Province : a mixed methods study
(North-West University, 2012)
High levels of HIV stigma are reported for people living with HIV or AIDS (PLHA) and PLHA have to cope with this. These experiences may differ in a rural and urban setting. Obtaining a true reflection of the level of HIV ...
Developing an age-appropriate dental care programme for preschool children
(North-West University, 2007)
Children's oral health is an important but often overlooked component of overall health. Tooth decay therefore remains a common phenomenon among children. It is however entirely preventable through early and sustained ...
The role of attributional styles, satisfaction with life, general health and self esteem on the psychological well being of adolescents
(2007)
The aim of the study was to determine whether adolescent psychological well being can
be significantly influenced by attributional style, general health, satisfaction with life and
self esteem. A cross-sectional research ...
A comparison of psychometric profiles and admission data of white and black female eating disorder patients
(2004)
The purpose of this study was to compare the psychometric profiles and admission data of black South African females with white South African females on admission to the Eating Disorder Unit at Tara the H. Moross Centre. ...