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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 ... -
Sylvia Plath: a psychobiographical study
(University of the Free State, 2018-10)Increased interest in psychobiographical research has resulted in national and international researchers advocating its value. Although South Africa has seen an increase in the number of psychobiographies based on individuals ... -
Die verband tussen 'n geslagshormoonwanverhouding en depressie by vroue
(University of the Free State, 2002-05)English: This study was directed by the following three specific objectives: - Firstly, to present a theoretical synthesis from the literature, which would explain the possible relation between depression and a sex ... -
The court for sexual offences: perceptions of the parties involved
(University of the Free State, 2002-11)English: This thesis evaluates the Court for Sexual Offences in Bloemfontein at the hand of the perceptions of the victims, their families, offenders and professionals involved with this court. The first article is a ... -
Die verband tussen humorsin en psigologiese welstand by adolessente
(University of the Free State, 2002-05)English: The aim of this study was to examine the nature of humour and sense of humour, the dynamics of psychological wellbeing as well as adolescence as a critical phase of life, and to determine whether there is an ... -
'n Psigo-opvoedkundige ondersoek na neuro-linguïstiese programmering as psigoterapeutiese model
(University of the Free State, 2001-11)English: In article 1 the historical overview of the development of the NLP model brought to the light that two psychologists, Richard Bandier and John Grinder, initiated the NLP model. They mainly modelled the most ... -
Psigofortologie by die leergestremde leerder
(University of the Free State, 2000)English: The purpose of this study was an investigation of the dynamics of psychofortological factors in learning disabled learners in order to make a contribution to their vocational preparation and adjustment in the ... -
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 ... -
The development of a mathematics proficiency test for English-, Afrikaans- and Sesotho-speaking learners
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)English: Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences is a learning area in the intermediate phase, which forms part of the General Education and Training band. This learning band is level one of the ... -
Die intrapsigiese funksionering van die kind met asma in die middelkinderjare
(University of the Free State, 2003-05)English: The primary aim of this study was to establish whether the intrapsychic functioning of the child with asthma in late middle childhood significantly differs from that of the child without asthma. The physiological ... -
The effect of certain variables on the reliability of eyewitness testimony
(University of the Free State, 2003-05)The single most important determinant of whether a case will be solved in a court of law is often the information supplied by the witness or victim of a crime (Yuille & Cutshall, 1986). Eyewitness testimony is viewed as ... -
Die effek van twee sielkundige inoefeningsprogramme op die akademiese prestasie, selfkonsep en angsvlak van studente
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)English: Article 1: The main objective of the present study was to verify the effect of hypnotic training programmes on the academic achievement of students empirically. A pre- and post test design was used. Two experimental ... -
The use of metaphor in child psychotherapy: the development of an integrated model
(University of the Free State, 2003-03)English: This theoretical study focused on the use of metaphor in psychotherapy. The aim of the study was to provide guidelines for the use of metaphor in psychotherapy and child psychotherapy. Any visible portrayal or ... -
Ouervervreemdingsindroom by geskeides: 'n verkennende ondersoek
(University of the Free State, 2001-11)English: For the first time in South Africa, the existence of parental alienation syndrome (PAS) as a phenomenon is investigated in this study. Confirmation of PAS as an established syndrome in South Africa, following ... -
Posttraumatic stress disorder in mineworkers
(University of the Free State, 1999-11)The following groups were identified, compared and described in this study: • The acute PTSD group (N=33), which comprised subjects with acute PTSD at the first assessment session . • The acute PTSD chronic group (N=12), ... -
A hypnotherapeutic approach to the treatment of myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)
(University of the Free State, 1999-11)In the absence of a reliable biological marker, much professional and public non-acceptance surrounds the diagnosis of M.E. using the diagnostic criteria formulated by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) (Fukada et al, ... -
Clinical manifestations of mental disorders among Sesotho-speakers in Mangaung
(University of the Free State, 2005-06)Abstract not available -
The self-esteem of black university students
(University of the Free State (Vista), 1986-09)The purpose of this exploratory study was to determine the effectiveness (representativeness) of a variety of instruments that are intended to measure the level of global and specific dimensions of self-esteem, and the ... -
The role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between psychosocial factors and suicide behaviour in South African adolescents
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)English: Globally and especially in South Africa there is a growing concern about the presence of emotional disturbances among adolescents manifesting itself as suicide behaviour. Suicide behaviour among the adolescents ... -
The lived experiences of spiritual identity development amongst adolescents
(University of the Free State, 2017-03)English: The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences with regard to the spiritual identity development of a sample of South African adolescents. These lived experiences were explored considering how the ...
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