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    Psigologiese sterktes binne 'n Afrika-konteks 

    Pithey, Alitha (North-West University, 2006)
    This study explored psychological strengths within an African context. Individuals in the North West province of South Africa are confronted with various stressors such as HIV, crime and unemployment, and yet they are ...
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    Exploring the validity of the VIA-Inventory of Strengths in an African context 

    Khumalo, Itumeleng Paul (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 & ...
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    Friendship patterns among the elderly 

    Rossouw, Samantha (North-West University, 2005)
    During old age there are many challenges that the elderly have to meet. These challenges can include adapting to diminish bodily abilities, decreased intellectual vitality, the death of a spouse and the loss of friends, ...
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    Well-being of South African psychologists : a mixed method study 

    Hitge, Erika (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 ...
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    Flourishing in a group of South African adolescents 

    Van Schalkwyk, Izanette (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 ...
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    Coping and psychological well-being of university rugby players 

    Laureano, Cynthia Marisa da Silva (North-West University, 2008)
    University rugby players often pursue academic and semi-professional sporting careers simultaneously which is demanding, stressful and highly competitive. This situation gives rise to individual needs and how they cope ...
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    Psychological well-being in cultural context : measurement, patterns and relevance for practice 

    Wissing, Jan Andries Benjamin (North-West University, 2006)
    This study, presented in article format, contributed to the development of the science and practice of positive psychology / psychofortology, specifically in the South African multi-cultural context, through (i) a first ...
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    Subclinical eating disorder in female students : development and evaluation of a secondary prevention and well-being enhancement programme 

    Kirsten, Doret Karen (North-West University, 2007)
    The first aim of this study was to develop a research based, integrated, secondary prevention programme, called the Weight Over-concern and Well-being (WOW) programme, for the reduction of Subclinical Eating Disorder (SED) ...
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    Coping behaviour, posttraumatic growth and psychological well–being in women who experienced childhood sexual abuse 

    Walker-Williams, Hayley Janay (North-West University, 2012)
    The high prevalence of sexual abuse suffered by women as children is well documented, both internationally and in South Africa. The life outcomes of women who had experienced childhood sexual abuse are generally reported ...
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    Dynamics of context and psychological well-being : the role of subjective health perceptions, personality factors and spirituality 

    Temane, Qambeshile Michael (North-West University, 2006)
    There is a lacuna in the field of positive psychology as far as the conceptualisation of influences of environmental contexts on psychological well-being is concerned, and there is also a lack of credible empirical ...
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    AuthorKirsten, Doret Karen (2)Fourie, Mariëtte Emmerentia (1)Geldenhuys, Odette (1)Gibson, Alison Elizabeth (1)Grimova, Lucie (1)Hitge, Erika (1)Khumalo, Itumeleng Paul (1)Kotzé, Alexa (1)Laureano, Cynthia Marisa da Silva (1)Melato, Seleme Revelation (1)... View MoreAdvisor/SupervisorVan Schalkwyk, I. (6)Wissing, M.P. (5)Nienaber, A.W. (4)Du Toit, M.M. (2)Kitching, A.E. (2)Potgieter, J.C. (2)Van Eeden, C. (2)Botha, K.F.H. (1)Du Plessis, W.F. (1)Ellis, S.M. (1)... View MoreSubject
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