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A clarification of forgiveness amongst African students
(North-West University (South Africa), 2006)
Forgiveness has been conceptualized differently in various studies (cf. McCullough, 2001 ; Karremans & van Lange, 2003; Lawler et al, 2003; Macaskill et al, 2002; Mc Brien, 2004; Watkins & Regmi, 2004)) largely within a ...
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 ...
Exploring the validity of the VIA-Inventory of Strengths in an African context
(North-West University, 2005)
The aim of this study was to explore the validity of the Values in Action Inventory of
Strengths (VIA-IS) in an African context. This 240-item self-report questionnaire that
measures 24 character strengths (Peterson & ...
The relationship between participation in sport and academic achievement in grade 10 and 11 learners in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
(North-West University, 2010)
The purpose of this research was to determine whether adolescents who participate in sport
perform better academically in comparison to their non–participating counterparts. An availability
sample of 210 learners between ...
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 ...
Experiences of HIV stigma and coping–self–efficacy in a rural and urban context of the North West Province : a mixed methods study
(North-West University, 2012)
High levels of HIV stigma are reported for people living with HIV or AIDS (PLHA) and PLHA have to cope with this. These experiences may differ in a rural and urban setting. Obtaining a true reflection of the level of HIV ...
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 ...
Developing an age-appropriate dental care programme for preschool children
(North-West University, 2007)
Children's oral health is an important but often overlooked component of overall health. Tooth decay therefore remains a common phenomenon among children. It is however entirely preventable through early and sustained ...
Dependency-personality traits in substance dependants
(North-West University (South Africa), 2000)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation of personality traits and dependency in order to learn which traits have more meaning in terms of dependence as explained by the 16 Personality Factor Inventory (16PF). ...
Investigation into the psychsocial well-being of the older persons (aged) in Montshiwa Township, in the the Molopo region of the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2000)
The study was undertaken in Montshiwa Township in the Molopo region of the
North West Province. 30 (thirty) Older Persons were participants, both sexes were
involved. The objective of the study was to enquire about and ...