Browsing Research Output by Author "Deacon, Elmari"
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Enhancing emotional and social competence in a group of South-African school beginners: a preliminary study.
Deacon, Elmari; Van Rensburg, Esmé (Elliott & Fitzpatrick & NISC [© 2010 Elliot & Fitzpatrick], 2012)This study piloted the efficacy of a short-term intervention program for socio-emotional development in pre-schoolers.in a South African setting. Participants were 48 learners, aged between 5 and 6 years (22 boys, 26 girls). ... -
The Exercise, Arterial Modulation and Nutrition in Youth South Africa Study (ExAMIN Youth SA)
Kruger, Ruan; Monyeki, Makama Andries; Schutte, Aletta Elisabeth; Smith, Wayne; Mels, Catharina Martha Cornelia; Kruger, Herculina Salomé; Pienaar, Anita Elizabeth; Gafane-Matemane, Lebo Francina; Breet, Yolandi; Lammertyn, Leandi; Mokwatsi, Gontse Gratitude; Kruger, Ankebé; Deacon, Elmari (Frontiers Media, 2020)Background: The impact of a sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle on cardiovascular health is well-documented, however the current obesity and hypertension trends among children is concerning. The ExAMIN Youth SA study aims ... -
Experiencing a sense of calling: The influence of meaningful work on teachers' work attitudes
Willemse, Marietjie; Deacon, Elmari (OASIS, 2015)Orientation: Worldwide transformation and change in education has placed increased demands on teachers, which has resulted in teachers experiencing a potentially negative work attitude. Research purpose: The aim of this ... -
Meaning in life experienced by parents of children living with diabetes
Bekker, Christiaan I.; Deacon, Elmari; Segal, David (Sage, 2019)In this study, nine parents of children living with well-controlled diabetes participated in semi-structured interviews to explore how they make meaning of living with a child with diabetes. Creating a state of normalcy ... -
Meaning in work of secondary school teachers: a qualitative study
Fourie, Mandi; Deacon, Elmari (Education Assoc South Africa, 2015)In order to identify specific, shared sources of meaning and mechanisms with which individuals attempt to make meaning, the objectives of this study were to explore the way in which secondary school teachers perceive, ... -
Towards happiness: experiences of work-role fit, meaningfulness and work engagement of industrial/organisational psychologists in South Africa
Van Zyl, Llewellyn E.; Deacon, Elmari; Rothmann, Sebastiaan (AOSIS, 2010)Orientation: The work of industrial/organisational (I/O) psychologists presents an interesting and relevant context for studying meaning and engagement as components of happiness. Research purpose: The aim of this study ... -
Towards happiness: Experiences of work–role fit, meaningfulness and work engagement of industrial/organisational psychologists in South Africa
Van Zyl, Llewellyn E.; Deacon, Elmari; Rothmann, Sebastiaan (OASIS, 2010)Orientation: The work of industrial/organisational (I/O) psychologists presents an interesting and relevant context for studying meaning and engagement as components of happiness. Research purpose: The aim of this study ...