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An improved support program for Free State educators affected by the HIV
(North West University, 2010)
The main focus of this study was on making recommendations towards the refinement of REds that should increase its effectiveness in supporting educators affected by the HIV and AIDS pandemic towards coping resiliently with ...
The views of street children on how streetism can be prevented
(North West University, 2014)
Streetism is a world-wide, socio-economic problem and vulnerable children continue
to migrate to the streets due to personal and contextual reasons. Attempts have
been made to prevent streetism however; these interventions ...
The relationship between coping behaviour and resilience processes in children in a high risk community
(2014)
Coping and resilience occurs on a regular basis within the lives of children residing in at-risk communities. Coping refers to an action or behaviour on behalf of the child with the aim of diminishing the burden of ...
Exploring the basic elements required for an effective educator–student relationship in nursing education
(2014)
An effective educator-student relationship is a key factor to ensure a positive learning climate where learning can take place. Educators must work together to build caring relationships with students, provide support to ...
Using the resilience assessment approach to evaluate social-ecological systems at the North-West University (Vaal Campus)
(North-West University, 2015)
This research reports on the use of the resilience assessment approach to evaluate the social-ecological systems (SES) at the NWU (Vaal) for a nine month period from March 2013 to November 2013. The research aims to determine ...
Psychological well-being, Identity crisis and Resilience of sexual minority students in a South African University
(2014)
Historically, any stigma surrounding sexuality places a burden on individuals who do
not self-identify as heterosexuals collectively referred to as "sexual minority". Sexual
minority university students possess multiple ...
Experiences of employees in a non-profit organisation : the role of psychological capital
(2015)
Research regarding employee well-being has generally been neglected in the non-profit
organisation (NPO) sector. In many aspects NPOs function similar to for-profit organisations, but face challenges such as more financial ...
Resilience processes in adolescents with intellectual disability : a multiple case study
(2015)
The purpose of this study was to examine the phenomenon of resilience by means of a literature review (to obtain a theoretical view) and empirical research, particularly to understand why some adolescents with Intellectual ...
Evaluating the spatial and environmental benefits of green space : an international and local comparison on rural areas
(2015)
In South Africa, urbanized environments are often studied individually, not taking the
surrounding natural environment into account (McConnachie and Shackleton, 2012: 2). Current approaches focussing on the integration ...
Resilience of nurse managers in the private healthcare sector in Gauteng, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
Nurse managers of private hospitals play a critical role in ensuring that quality care is
delivered to all entrusted to their care. The challenges within the private healthcare sector,
shortage of staff, increased stress ...