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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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Enkele voorspellers van die akademiese prestasie van eerste- jaarstudente in drie- en vierjaar- kurrikulums
(University of the Free State, 2012)English: Low success rates at South African higher education institutions instigated renewed interest in the predictors of academic performance. This study article investigates academic and psychosocial predictors of ... -
Mentoring children guilty of minor first-time crimes: methods, strengths and limitations
(University of the Free State, 2012)English: In the absence of evidence regarding the impact of mentoring on child offenders in South Africa, this article explores the strengths and limitations of this approach in a local context. It investigates the theory ... -
In search of a metaphor for the ever-eluding obligation of academic publishing
(University of South Africa, 2010)English: Universities have an obligation to serve the community in producing knowledge. In addition, the investment of the government in tertiary education in the form of subsidies should be repaid by furthering scientific ...