Browsing Research Output by Subject "Psychological well-being"
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An investigation into the factor structure of the Ryff Scales of psychological well-being
(AOSIS, 2016)Orientation: South African studies investigating the factor structure of the Ryff Scales of Psychological Well-being (RPWB) are needed to ensure that the instrument is valid and reliable within the South African context. ... -
Brief report on a resilience workshop for professional rugby players
(Faculty of Education. University of Alicante, 2019)This brief report constitutes an evidence based, evaluation of a resilience workshop for 328 male professional rugby players, with mean age of 25 and standard deviation (SD) of 4.7 years. Quantitative findings revealed ... -
Coping behaviour, posttraumatic growth and psychological well-being in women with childhood sexual abuse
(Elliott & Fitzpatrick & NISC [© 2010 Elliot & Fitzpatrick], 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 ... -
The design and evaluation of a hope enhancement programme for adults
(Taylor & Francis, 2008)The study evaluated the effectiveness of a hope enhancement programme for a group of adults and its impact on general psychological well-being. The intervention programme focused on participants' abilities to set feasible ... -
Exploring the relationship between religious fundamentalism, life satisfaction, and meaning in life
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)This study explored the relationship between life satisfaction, meaning in life, and religious fundamentalism among 420 participants (28.8% male, 88.4% African, 8.4% White) residing in the Gauteng province of South Africa. ... -
Influence of age and gender on the psychological well–being of people with HIV/AIDS
(Sabinet SA ePublications, 2014)The study explored the influence of age and gender on the psychological well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS. Using a cross-sectional design, two hundred males and females drawn from Polokwane/Mankweng Hospital complex ... -
Life stories managing chronic illness: young adults’ lived experiences with type 1 diabetes
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)This study aimed to characterise diabetes management experiences of South African young adults living with well-controlled type 1 diabetes (n = 8, female = 5, male = 3, age range = 20–25) The young adults told life ... -
Preadolescent leaders: critical reflections from a well-being perspective
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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 ... -
Self-efficacy, work, and psychological outcomes in a public service context
(Elliott & Fitzpatrick & NISC [© 2010 Elliot & Fitzpatrick], 2010)The study examined the prediction of psychological outcomes (conceptualized as psychological well-being and engagement) by general self-efficacy (GSE) and work context (conceptualized as job demands and job resources). The ...