Browsing by Subject "psychological well-being"
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A clarification of forgiveness amongst African students
(North-West University (South Africa), 2006)Forgiveness has been conceptualized differently in various studies (cf. McCullough, 2001 ; Karremans & van Lange, 2003; Lawler et al, 2003; Macaskill et al, 2002; Mc Brien, 2004; Watkins & Regmi, 2004)) largely within a ... -
Coping behaviour, posttraumatic growth and psychological well–being in women with childhood sexual abuse
(Taylor & Francis, 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 ... -
Coping self-efficacy as mediator in the dynamics of psychological well-being in various contexts
(Elliott & Fitzpatrick, 2011)The aim of this study was to explore whether coping self-efficacy mediates between various distress related variables on the one hand (symptoms of stress and depression), and the degree of psycho-social well-being as ... -
Ethnic identity in emerging adults in Sub-Saharan Africa and the USA and its associations with psychological well-being
(Wiley, 2016)Ethnic identity as a social dimension of identity is argued to be developmentally important for psychological well-being. However, the relationships between these constructs are mainly examined in Western contexts, amongst ... -
Investigating perceived stress, emotional intelligence and psychological well-being among first-year Nursing students
(North-West University, 2018)The constructs perceived stress, emotional intelligence and psychological well-being are well-described in literature. Research is available with regard to these constructs in the general sense of the healthcare industry ... -
The prevalence of coping behaviour, posttraumatic growth and psychological well–being in women who experienced childhood sexual abuse
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)This study investigated the prevalence of coping behaviour, posttraumatic growth and psychological well-being in adult South African women (n=60, mean age=32, ethnicity=70% European, 28% African and 2% Asian descent). ... -
A psycho-diagnostic tool for psychotherapy: Interactional Pattern Analysis (IPA)
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)This article proposes a description of a psycho-diagnostic tool for psychotherapists, the Interactional Pattern Analysis (IPA). Sixteen interpersonal variables are proposed to describe the observable behaviour that ... -
A psychological perspective on God–belief as a source of well–being and meaning
(AOSIS, 2010)This article reports on a qualitative exploration of the well-being and meaning that second- and third-generation Christians from an African context experience because of their integration of religion in their life and ... -
Psychological well-being, identity crisis and resilience of sexual minority students in a South African University
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)Even though homosexuality exists, it is apparent that it has not yet been widely accepted especially within the African culture. Culture is viewed as a way of life and it consists of customs and rituals. In the African ... -
Psychological well–being of HIV–affected children and their experience of a community based HIV stigma reduction and wellness enhancement intervention
(North-West University, 2012)The HIV epidemic does not only affect people living with HIV or AIDS but has a large impact on the children. They are being stigmatised by association. There is paucity in research on HIV stigma interventions. In addition, ...