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The evaluation of the general psychological well–being and the mental health continuum models in an African context
(North-West University, 2011)
Although the debate regarding the nature and structure of psychological well-being is ongoing (see Compton, 2001; Forgeard, Jayawickreme, Kern & Seligman, 2011; Kashdan, Biswas-Diener & King, 2008; Keyes, 2002; Kopperud & ...
Social support as a moderator between stress and psychological well–being
(North-West University, 2010)
The aim of the study was to investigate whether social support moderates the relationship between stress and psychological well–being. The inverse relationship between the experience of stress and psychological well–being ...
Validation of a coping scale in an African context
(North-West University, 2007)
This research was aimed at compiling and validating a multi-dimensional coping measure that takes African-centred coping behaviour into consideration. A review of relevant literature revealed numerous previous studies on ...
Validation of a scale to measure time perspective in an African context
(North-West University, 2007)
The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of a shortened version of the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI) in an African context. This self-report questionnaire, referred to as the Zimbardo ...
General self–efficacy as a moderator between stress and positive mental health in an African context
(North-West University, 2010)
The aim of this study was to explore whether general self–efficacy would moderate the relationship between stress and positive mental health in participants from an African context. Literature supported the concept that ...
The role of personality factors in the relationship between emotional intelligence and psychological well-being
(North-West University (South Africa), 2010)
The aim of this study was to investigate the role played by personality factors in
the relationship between emotional intelligence and psychological well-being. A
secondary data analysis of the Fort project undertaken ...
The role of gender in the relationship between emotional intelligence and psychological well–being
(North-West University, 2010)
The relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and psychological well–being has been empirically and theoretically elaborated. This suggests that highly emotional intelligent individuals are likely to experience ...
Validation of a community collective efficacy scale in an African context
(North-West University, 2007)
There is a lacuna in the literature regarding the measurement of community collective efficacy, especially in an African context. Previously, a variety of studies have used and validated self-efficacy measures in Western ...
Self–efficacy, collective efficacy and the psychological well–being of groups in transition
(North-West University, 2009)
The rapid rate of urbanisation, which is characteristic of the current South African context, could have important consequences for the psychological and physiological health of individuals (Malan et al., 2008; Vorster et ...