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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 ...
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 ...
Life stressors and resources as predictors of adolescent suicide attempt
(University of the Free State, 2012-01)
The continuing rise in adolescent suicide worldwide constitutes a serious public health challenge. Several environmental and personal factors, such as early losses, discordant relationships, poverty, abuse and other life ...
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 ...
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 ...
Deviance and colonial power: a history of juvenile delinquency in colonial Zimbabwe, 790-c.1960
(University of the Free State, 2016-02)
English: This thesis is the first comprehensive study of juvenile delinquency in colonial Zimbabwe. Based on a detailed reading of archival sources generated by central government in various departments, urban municipalities, ...
'n Vergelyking van veerkragtige en nie-veerkragtige adolessente ten opsigte van beskermende faktore
(University of the Free State, 2015-08)
English: South African middle-adolescents are confronted daily with developmental and environmental challenges as well as risk factors. Consequently, there is a need for the empowerment and development of resiliency amongst ...
Substance abuse and psychological strengths as predictors of coping amongst adolescents
(University of the Free State, 2015-08)
English: Adolescence is a period of significant physical, cognitive and socio-emotional changes. In addition, South African adolescents are exposed to a variety of environmental stressors daily. These stressors include ...
The nature and prevalence of bullying during the intermediate school phase
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)
This study was conducted to acquire descriptive information regarding the nature and prevalence of school bullying in the intermediate school phase. To achieve this, the Revised Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire (R-OBVQ) ...
Effective implementation of a strategic framework for gender equality in the public service with specific reference to leadership governance
(University of the Free State, 2016-01)
From the advent of the democratic dispensation, South Africa as a country promulgated various policies addressing gender equity transformation in the public service and private sector. In 2005, the South African Cabinet ...