Browsing Masters Degrees (Psychology) by Title
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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 ... -
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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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 ...