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Attitudes of the elderly towards euthanasia: a cross-cultural study
(University of the Free State, 2004-12)
The purpose of this study was to determine attitudes of the elderly towards euthanasia. The aims of this research study were achieved by gathering data from a number of elderly respondents aged 65 and older at several old ...
Moraliteit as voorspeller van eensaamheid by adolessente: 'n kruis-kulturele studie
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)
English: Loneliness is currently regarded as one of the most common and widespread problems experienced by human beings, and it is also observed as a painful, unpleasant and negative experience. The term loneliness might ...
'n Sosiaal-sielkundige perspektief oor kerkvereniging in die Nederduitse-Gereformeerde kerkfamilie: 'n kruiskulturele ondersoek
(University of the Free State, 2005-11)
English: After ten years of democracy there is still hope that one denomination for the Family of th e Dutch Reformed Churches can be achieved. At the moment the process has just about come to a standstill and it is ...
Psychopathy and comorbid mental disorders among South African female offenders
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)
English: South Africa has one of the highest numbers of offenders among all African countries. Although the vast majority of crimes are perpetrated by males, recent statistics have shown that the number of crimes committed ...
An exploration of the underlying social dynamics that make women vulnerable to HIV infection
(University of the Free State, 2002-05)
English: In South Africa, as in the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa, HIV/AIDS has
become a source of national and international concern. After many
prevention campaigns and education programmes the viruscontinues
to spread ...
The role of demographic variables in the relationship between coping self-efficacy, perceived social support and subject well-being in first-year students
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)
English: Students experience many difficulties and life challenges during the transition from high school to university. An indicator of positive adjustment during such a transition is subjective well-being. Individual and ...
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 ...
Measuring social dominance orientation amongst entering first-year students at a higher education institution in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2010-04)
English: Entering first-year students at a higher education institution were used to measure levels of social
dominance orientation (SDO). The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in SDO for
various ...
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 ...
The role of attachment in the relationship between perceived parenting dimensions and bullying among preadolescents
(University of the Free State, 2017-11)
Bullying is the intentional and repetitive use of aggression against targets who cannot easily defend themselves. Bullying may be physical, verbal, or social-relational, or occur in the cyber context. Involvement in bullying ...