Browsing Masters Degrees (Psychology) by Title
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'n Belewenismatige versus kognitiewe benadering tot die aanleer van empatiese response
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Black African adolescents' experiences of gender identity exploration from a hegemonic masculinity perspective
(University of the Free State, 2018-09)In this study, the gender identity of black African adolescents residing in the Manguang district in central South Africa is explored. Transformation in the political, socioeconomic and social spheres of South Africa ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Cultural differences in age of onset and prevalence of disordered eating attitudes and behaviours
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)Abstract not available -
Cultural value priorities of managers, skilled en semi-skilled workers in the mining and ore processing functions of a South African mine
(University of the Free State, 2014-01-31)English: Social and business culture are integrated constructs that determine how organisations function as a subsystem of the larger society in which it provides outputs or services (Katz & Kahn, 1978). In South Africa ... -
Cultural, gender and socio-economic differences in time perspective among adolescents
(University of the Free State, 2004-02)English: The focus of this research was to determine the possible differences in time perspective among groups of adolescents from different cultures, socio-economic status and gender groups, within the South African ... -
Depression, posttraumatic stress disorder and exposure to violence among Venda and Northern Sotho adolescents
(University of the Free State, 2004-04)The seriousness of children’s exposure to violence is acknowledged world-wide. This is markedly apparent in South Africa, where violence is a pervasive form of trauma. Unfortunately very little research has been done on ... -
The development and evaluation of a psychological wellness programme for adults
(University of the Free State, 2007-11)English: The aim of this study was the development and evaluation of an intervention programme aimed at promoting the psychological well-being of a group of adults. This research was motivated by the lack of scientifically ... -
Developmental touch therapy with sexually abused children
(University of the Free State, 2005-11)English: There is a limited amount of research available on the re-establishment of attachment bonds eroded by Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). One way of re-establishing these bonds could be through Developmental Touch Therapy ... -
Die ontwikkeling en evaluering van 'n motiveringsprogram vir sportlui
(University of the Free State, 1997-05)English: Sport Psychology is still a relatively young field in South Africa, especially when it comesto development programmes aimed at the development of sportsmen and -women in general, and motivation in specific. The ... -
Die spanbenadering binne 'n psigiatriese hospitaal: 'n ondersoek en evaluering
(University of the Free State, 1974-12)Afrikaans: Die doeI van die studie is om die doel treffendheid van die terapeutiese omgevvingsbenadering binne 'n psigiatriese hospitaal te bepaal. Tot op die stadium van die ondersoek bet die behandelingsmetode betreklik ... -
Die verband tussen emosionele intelligensie en posttraumatiese stressimptome by kinders
(University of the Free State, 2005-10-31)English: South Africa is currently regarded as one of the most violent countries in the world, with crime statistics increasing daily. It is distressing that the youth is growing up in a country where little respect is ... -
Die verband tussen gesin-van-oorsprongfaktore en huweliksbevrediging
(University of the Free State, 2005-11)The recent paradigm shift towards Positive Psyc hology emphasizes psychological wellbeing and the factors that promote wellbeing. Marital satisfaction is seen as an important determinant of a person’s general wellbeing ...