Browsing by Subject "African context"
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Disability in the African context: towards inclusive homiletics
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)This study explores disability in the African context and seeks to articulate markers for an inclusive homiletic in the African context. The epidemiology and aetiology of disability are highlighted. It is estimated that ... -
The evaluation of the general psychological well–being and the mental health continuum models in an African context
(North-West University, 2011)Although the debate regarding the nature and structure of psychological well-being is ongoing (see Compton, 2001; Forgeard, Jayawickreme, Kern & Seligman, 2011; Kashdan, Biswas-Diener & King, 2008; Keyes, 2002; Kopperud & ... -
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 & ... -
Presence of meaning and search for meaning as mediators between spirituality and psychological well-being in a South African sample
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)Spirituality and meaning in life are important pathways to well-being. Research has conceptually and empirically linked spirituality, religiousness and meaning in life. The present study was concerned with investigating ... -
Presence of meaning and search for meaning as mediators between spirituality and psychological well-Being in a South African sample
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)Spirituality and meaning in life are important pathways to well-being. Research has conceptually and empirically linked spirituality, religiousness and meaning in life. The present study was concerned with investigating ... -
Resurrection hope in the African context : challenging Luo beliefs and practices concerning death
(North-West University, 2006)This study investigates how the Biblical teaching on death and the resurrection can provide the appropriate doctrinal challenge to the problem of the pervasive and persistent fear of death amongst the Luo people of Kenya. ... -
Self-efficacy, collective efficacy and the psychological well-being of groups in transition
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)This study sought to determine the differential influence of self- and collective efficacy beliefs on the psychological well-being of individuals within a community in transition. A cross-sectional survey design was used ... -
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 ... -
Socio-demographic variables, general psychological well-being and the mental health continuum in an African context
(Springer Verlag, 2012)Age, gender, marital status, education attainment, employment status, and environmental setting explain different amounts of variance in psychological well-being and mental health. Inconsistent findings are reported for ... -
A socio-historical study of the meaning and implication of salvation in Acts 16
(North-West University, 2019)The importance of an engagement with the Biblical text through methodological frameworks that speak to the context of African theologians and Christians, while also taking into consideration the centrality of Scripture is ...