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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 & ...
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 ...
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 ...
Oases in die woestyn : herstellende ervarings en psigologiese welsyn
(North-West University, 2003)
The focus of the study is on restorative experiences and the relationship between these experiences and psychological well-being. The variety of experiences that people
experience as restorative were explored, as well as ...
Moderators between work context and psychological health in a public service sector
(North-West University, 2009)
Work context has many consequences for the psychological outcomes of employees. These outcomes also have consequences for the employer through possible loss of productivity, impaired health of employees which may be ...
Karaktersterktes in Suid-Afrikaanse hoërskool leerders
(North-West University, 2007)
Character strengths in South African secondary school learners: The aim of this investigation was to explore character strengths in young people aged 13 to 17 years, from a literature as well as an empirical perspective, ...
Die samehang tussen hoop, selfkonsep en copinggedrag by 'n groep kinders in die middelkinderjare
(North-West University, 2003)
Hierdie skripsie ondersoek opvattings betreffende die "Isebel Gees" in
sekere Christelike kringe. Die term "Isebel Gees" word gebruik as aanklag
om vroue te veroordeel wat sekere karaktereienskappe openbaar wat
ooreenstem ...
Psychological well-being, health and the quality of life of farm workers in South Africa
(North-West University, 2008)
While it is a presumably accepted fact that rural and farming communities represent an important sector in the life of every nation due to their contribution to food security and nutrition, there is limited available ...
Psychological well-being in cultural context : measurement, patterns and relevance for practice
(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 ...
Validation of the basic psychological needs scale in a South African student group
(2015)
During the past few years research has increasingly focused on the constituents of wellbeing, resulting in the development of various theories aimed at explaining what it means to be psychologically well. Self-determination ...