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Adolescents’ experiences of stereotypes during identity development
(University of the Free State, 2015-07)English: In this study, adolescents‟ experience of stereotypes during identity development was investigated. During Apartheid South Africa, people were grouped in certain areas according to their racial features. Previous ... -
Die affektiewe funksionering van jong werkende egpare
(University of the Free State, 1999-11)Abstract not available -
Antisocial personalities among maximum security prisoners
(University of the Free State, 2010-11)English: The longstanding elevated violent crime rate in South Africa urges research attention beyond the mere incidence of reported offences and environmental contributors to crime. Psychological factors require similar ... -
Assertiveness and perception of style of assertiveness among future South African employees
(University of the Free State, 2017)This study explored the assertiveness and the person perception of the style of assertiveness among future South African employees. An ethnic comparison was made and gender differences investigated with respect to perceptions ... -
Attitudes towards the death penalty: a cross-cultural investigation
(University of the Free State, 2005-11)The purpose of this study was to determine people’s attitudes towards the death penalty. The aims of this research study were achieved by gathering data from a number of respondents aged 16 and older at several churches ... -
Die audiblox-program as aanvullende tegniek tot remediërende onderwys
(University of the Free State, 1999-12)English: Each school has a significant percentage of learners with learning disabilities who receive Remedial Education in addition to their classroom teaching. There are numerous approaches to the treatment of learning ... -
'n Belewenismatige versus kognitiewe benadering tot die aanleer van empatiese response
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Die beleweniswêreld van serebraal gestremde adolossente en die rol van psigososiale faktore in hulle sielkundige weerbaarheid
(University of the Free State, 2013-01)English: Cerebral palsy is a complex condition and stressor, posing specific challenges to the affected individual and those involved. According to the literature, existing studies do not reflect the subjective experience ... -
Change in higher education: the psychological experience of facilitators and co-ordinators in a resource-based learning course
(University of the Free State, 1999-01)English: Higher Education in South Africa is currently being characterised by massification, globalisation, more non-traditional students entering the system, striving towards quality and cost-effective educational programmes, ... -
Characteristics of learners and parents as predictors of high school pass rates
(University of the Free State, 2001-05)English: Academic achievement is an important and often troublesome aspect for many learners. The importance hereof can be seen in the fact that this achievement will affect the future of learners, as their opportunities ... -
Clinical manifestations of mental disorders among Sesotho-speakers in Mangaung
(University of the Free State, 2005-06)Abstract not available -
Cognitive process in excessive worry : a cross cultural investigation of three theories
(University of the Free State, 2012-10-19)English: Research interest in worry has increased over the past three decades. Theory development, laboratory studies and clinical experience have resulted in the formulation of a number of theories and models related to ... -
Coping and resilience as predictors of adolescent self-harm
(University of the Free State, 2017-02)English: Self-harm by adolescents is manifesting as one of the contemporary global mental health problems as incident rates are increasing worldwide. This self-harming trend is increasingly becoming a concern to South ... -
Coping as a moderator variable in the relationship between occupational stressors and burnout amongst psychologists
(University of the Free State, 2004-12)English: The aim of this research was to determine whether the coping utilized by South African psychologists had a moderating effect on the relationship between occupational stress and the levels of burnout they ... -
Coping as voorspeller van die risiko vir substansmisbruik by adolessente
(University of the Free State, 2012-02)English: International and national studies indicate that substance use and abuse are considered important psychosocial issues among adolescents. It is therefore critical to investigate the risk and protection factors that ... -
Coping in die verband tussen blootstelling aan traumatiese gebeurtenisse en substansmisbruik by adolossente
(University of the Free State, 2013-02)English: International and national studies indicate that exposure to traumatic events, substance use and abuse are considered important psychosocial issues among adolescents. It is therefore critical to investigate the ... -
Core beliefs as predictors of mental toughness amongst competitive adolescent tennis players
(University of the Free State, 2014-06)English: Research interest in mental toughness (MT) has increased significantly over the past decade. Numerous theories regarding the nature and development of MT have been proposed, however, no attempt appears to have ... -
The correlation between certain interpersonal relationships and the risky sexual behaviour of urban black adolescents
(University of the Free State, 2006-05)English: The development of adolescent risk-taking behaviour has been attributed to various factors, including the influence of parents. The present study sought to explore the impact of the relationship between black ... -
The court for sexual offences: perceptions of the parties involved
(University of the Free State, 2002-11)English: This thesis evaluates the Court for Sexual Offences in Bloemfontein at the hand of the perceptions of the victims, their families, offenders and professionals involved with this court. The first article is a ... -
Cultural differences in age of onset and prevalence of disordered eating attitudes and behaviours
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)Abstract not available