Browsing Humanities by Subject "Stress"
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Cognitive and behavioural strategies for fostering creativity in graphic design education
(North-West University, 2006)This study developed a Methodology for the systematic and strategic fostering of creativity in graphic design education at university level. The thesis identified four social-psychological factors that have an effect on ... -
The development and evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction programme for young adult females
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Young adult women from the middle and higher socio-economic classes in South Africa are playing an increasingly important role in society at all levels. At the same time, they face demanding challenges, for example gender ... -
An evaluation of the "Healthy lifestyle" and "Coping with change" personnel capacity building programmes of the S.A. Police Service
(North-West University, 2006)Background: Due to various factors, such as the restructuring of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in 1996, Police Social Work Services decided to broaden the scope of its services by developing and introducing ... -
An evaluation of the "Managing stress effectively" personnel capacity building programme of the South African Police Service
(North-West University, 2003)Background: As a result of the restructuring of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in 1996 and various other factors, Police Social Work Services decided to broaden the scope of its services by developing and introducing ... -
An exploration of the coping strategies of early adolescents in two Gauteng schools
(2014)In the South African context adolescents need to cope with societal and family-related stressors seen as everyday stressors, such as parental divorce, violence in communities, bereavement and pressure in schools. Research ... -
Feeding the shepherd : an integrational approach to Pastor Pastorum
(North-West University (South Africa), Mafikeng Campus, 2017)The ministerial praxis is perhaps one of the most stressful working environments. Its full-time practitioner, the pastor, suffers from it. The phenomenon of stress, burnout and compassion fatigue, referred to in this ... -
General self–efficacy as a moderator between stress and positive mental health in an African context
(North-West University, 2010)The aim of this study was to explore whether general self–efficacy would moderate the relationship between stress and positive mental health in participants from an African context. Literature supported the concept that ... -
Psychological skills, state anxiety and coping of South African rugby players : a cognitive perspective
(North-West University, 2005)Objectives: The main objective of the research in this thesis was to investigate the psychological skills, state anxiety and coping of senior rugby players in South Africa. Methodology: The first manuscript (Chapter 2) ... -
A review of typical pronunciation problems experienced by Xhosa speakers learning English as a second language
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2000)The purpose of this study is to attempt to identify the typical pronunciation problems experienced by specifically Xhosa-speakers of English as a second language, to determine the form of pronunciation to be taken as ... -
The role of massage in stress, bonding and development of babies
(North-West University, 2008)The focus of the study is on the effect of massage on an infant's stress level, development and the emotional bond between the infant and the mother. Eight mother-infants dyads were recruited and the infants were between ...