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Behavioural and psychological control during adolescence: an ecological systems perspective
(Routledge, 2022)This study investigated the extent and the nature of the behavioural and psychological control experienced by adolescents within four contexts (parental, peer, school, and community) of their everyday lives. The adolescents ... -
It's a journey... Emerging adult women's experiences of spiritual identity development during postgraduate psychology studies in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2022)The spiritual identity development of six South African, emerging adult, female, postgraduate psychology students (21 to 22 years old) was explored using reflective writing exercises and individual interviews. Interpretative ... -
Emerging adults’ lived experiences of the journey of spiritual identity development
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)The aim of the study was to explore and describe emerging adults’ lived experiences of spiritual identity development in South Africa. To capture the active, intimate experience of the journey, the study focused on the ... -
Emotional intelligence, adjustment, media and technology usage, and sex as predictors of psychological well-being amongst undergraduate university students
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Insights on student leadership using social dream drawing: six propositions for the transformation role of South African student leaders
(AOSIS, 2021)Background: Student leadership is central to the South African transformation agenda in higher education. Even so the understanding of student leadership, especially regarding its purpose and its implementation varies ... -
Repetitive negative thinking as a mediator between experiential avoidance and emotional distress amongst students at a South African university
(University of the Free State, 2021-10)University students appear to report greater emotional distress than the general population. Experiential avoidance has been found to contribute to the development and exacerbation of emotional distress. Moreover, repetitive ... -
Coping, resilience, self-esteem and age as predictors of psychological well-being amongst undergraduate university students
(University of the Free State, 2021-06)Psychological Well-being is considered to be more than merely being free from stress and not having any psychological difficulties. It incorporates positive self-perception, positive relations with others, environmental ... -
Locus of control as moderator in the relationship between interpersonal relation behaviour and resilience in the High Reliability Organisation (HRO) environment of aviators
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)The technological research and advancements of machines in the 21st century have accelerated the human endeavour into extreme and unusual environments. The establishment of these environments, such as the confined cockpit ... -
The relationship between identity status and career maturity in male and female adolescents in the South African context
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Adolescence is a transitional stage between childhood and adulthood and is characterised by numerous and multidimensional developments. Identity development is one of the major developments that takes place during this ... -
Divorcees' experiences of emotional regulation within a co-parenting relationship
(University of the Free State, 2021-10)Emotional regulation is generally defined as the process in which individuals attempt to control the intensity, duration and expressive behaviour concerning an emotion. It has been suggested that the context in which ... -
Impulsive risk behaviours, self-harm, and demographic factors as predictors of coping amongst university students
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)University students face significant levels of psychological distress due to the transitional period that they find themselves in, known as emerging adulthood, which, for young adults, is between the ages of 18 to 29 years. ... -
South African student leadership unrest and unsettled constructions: a CIBART analysis
(Stellenbosch University, 2022)Student leadership in South Africa is unsettled and characterised by unrest. The perturbing changes in the higher education system, including global shifts and crises, impact South African student leadership psychologically. ... -
Time perspective as a predictor of academic competence among black first-year students in the Humanities
(University of the Free State, 2012-11)English: The aim of the study was to explore the constructs of academic competence and time perspective amongst a population of Black African first-year students from the Faculty of the Humanities at the University of the ... -
Predictors of prison adjustment amongst male incarcerated offenders in a private maximum-security correctional centre
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)English: Offenders adjust to incarceration in different ways. When adjusting to a highly structured, austere and unique maximum-security correctional centre, this adjustment process is further compounded. The aim of this ... -
Predictors of emotional intelligence amongst university students
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)The education of the labour force directly impacts the economy of a country. The successful employment of university students indicates a strong positive relationship with regards to students’ academic performance and ... -
Predictors of coping amongst male incarcerated offenders in a private maximum-security correctional centre
(University of the Free State, 2019-06)Young adult male incarcerated offenders tend to lack adequate coping skills when addressing their personal problems within a correctional environment. Young adult male incarcerated offenders also tend to acquire problematic ... -
The role of experiental avoidance in the relationship between perceived stress and emotional distress in a sample of university students
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)The pervasiveness of mental health difficulties among students globally, and the negative effects thereof have become a cause for concern. The problem is compounded in South Africa, where a number of socioeconomic factors ... -
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 ... -
'n Ondersoek na die verband tussen verskillende tipes van sportbeoefening en die sosiale ontwikkeling gedurende die middelkinderjare
(University of the Free State, 1990)Afrikaans: In die eerste hoofstuk is daar gewys op die belangrike funksie wat sport in die totale ontwikkeling van menswees vervul asook die feit dat die middelkinderjare 'n kritieke fase by die ontwikkeling van 'n mens, ... -
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 ...