Browsing Research Output by Subject "positive psychology"
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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 and psychosocial well-being of marginalised South African youth
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The aim of this study was to investigate coping self-efficacy and aspects of psychosocial well-being amongst youth from marginalised backgrounds. A total of 794 black South African marginalised youth (males = 54%, females ... -
The influence of affective variables on the acquisition of academic literacy
(Stellenbosch University, 2013)The teaching of academic literacy at university level, internationally and at universities in South Africa, is quite common. Despite a great deal of research on various facets of academic literacy, little research has been ... -
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). ... -
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 ... -
Salutogenic versus Pathogenic metaphorical language usage in South Africa's National HIV/AIDS Education Policy
(North-West University, 2019)This study explored the use of metaphorical language in South Africa’s national HIV/AIDS education policy, and to what extent the metaphorical messages conveyed about HIV and AIDS in the policy are essentially health ... -
The mediating effect of leader-member exchange between strengths use and work engagement
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)This study investigated the mediating effect of leader-member exchange (LMX) (as perceived by subordinates) in the relationship between strengths use and work engagement. Participants numbered 213 employees in a South ...