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Naming and labelling HIV and AIDS : responses to HIV in a rural setting in the Eastern Cape.
(2016)In the next year, South Africa hopes to reduce HIV infections and stigma by 50%. With HIV stigma being a significant cause of the difficulties experienced with the management of HIV in the country, research resources have ... -
Narcissism, family of origin, and career self-efficacy : a comparative study of university students.
(1996)The literature claims that, whilst hindering normal narcissistic development, a family of origin characterised by high levels of cohesion and low levels of adaptability, promotes individual proficiency in interpersonal ... -
Narcissism, physical self-efficacy and exercise addiction : a comparative study of runners and aerobics exercisers.
(1997)Narcissism and physical self-efficacy and exercise commitment were investigated in 'addicted' and 'non-addicted' runners (n = 112) and aerobics exercisers (n = 57) and compared to a control group of non-exercisers (n = ... -
A narrative and hermeneutic approach to understanding the career development of ten professional black South African women.
(2002)This study uses a narrative and hermeneutic approach to explore the career development often professional Black South African women. Using an interview guide developed by Brown and Gilligan (1991) and adapted by Mautner ... -
A narrative exploration of the social implications of career choices by Indian South African professionals.
(2017)The purpose of this study was to examine the socio-economic factors that impacted the career narratives of South African Indian Professionals. A review of the literature suggested that traditional career theories viewed ... -
The nature of the psychological conditions of work engagement among employees at a University in Durban, South Africa.
(2011)Throughout history the discipline of psychology has been dominated by the study of mental illness as opposed to mental wellness. The introduction of positive psychology has caused a shift from the bias towards mental illness ... -
Neuropsychological correlates of chronic fatigue syndrome.
(1997)Neuropsychological deficits have been implicated in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and there is some indication that cerebral efficiency is compromised in these patients. To further investigate the nature of this impairment, ... -
Non-supportive disclosure in child sexual abuse.
(2005)Confidants' non supportive reactions to disclosure in child sexual abuse constitutes an extensive and significant problem and is associated with a variety of negative consequences: (a) Victims do not receive adequate ... -
Normative body image distortion and dissatisfaction among black African and white female university students.
(2017)Research in South Africa remains somewhat limited with regard to eating disorders across race groups. This study aimed to examine whether there were any statistically significant differences between both body image ... -
Norming and scaling sensitive behaviour in a student population at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2016)This research aimed to norm and scale sensitivity amongst the student population at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg campus). The focus of this research was to validate the sensitivity of a range of ... -
Norming and scaling sensitive behaviour in a student population at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2016)This research aimed to norm and scale sensitivity amongst the student population at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg campus). The focus of this research was to validate the sensitivity of a range of ... -
Nowhere to hide : an exploration of adolescent school children's fears and anxieties in their communities.
(2013)In terms of section 28 of the South African Bill of Rights (Constitution, 1996) all children have the right to be cared for and to be protected from harm, including the right not be maltreated, neglected, abused or degraded. ... -
Nurses experiences of work engagement : a qualitative study.
(2012)South African nurses are emigrating for greater prospects abroad – a weakening of the healthcare system. Nurses play a critical role in health care globally as well as in South Africa. Work engagement or lack thereof may ... -
Occupational stress and work engagement among special needs educators in the Umlazi District of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2010)The present research study attempted to determine if special needs educators, who reported being engaged in their work, were more likely to appraise perceived stressful work situations as a welcomed challenge as opposed ... -
Occupational stress and work engagement of dog unit members in the South African police service : a qualitative study.
(2012)Police officers have a significant role to play in the stability, economic growth, and development of South Africa. Therefore, it is critical for the South African Police Service (SAPS) to have police officers who are ... -
Occupational stress, job satisfaction, work engagement and the mediating role of social support among nurses at a public hospital in Durban.
(2012)The objectives of the study were to: 1) determine how the variables of occupational stress, job satisfaction, work engagement and social support conceptualised in literature, 2) describe the levels of occupational stress, ... -
Occupational stress, psychological capital and job satisfaction among public and private school teachers within one region in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2016)Orientation: A large amount of research conducted internationally has revealed that most teachers regard teaching as rewarding, however at the same time many teachers reported a high level of stress as well as the experience ... -
Occupational stress, psychological capital, happiness and turnover intentions among teachers.
(2013)The occupational field of teaching is under attack as it faces high turnover rates– ultimately resulting in a weakening of the educational system. The present study is rooted in Fredrickson‟s Broaden and Build theory and ... -
Occupational stress, workplace incivility and job satisfaction with the moderating role of psychological capital among staff in an Emergency Services Control Unit.
(2018)The present study aimed to establish the moderating role of psychological capital in the relationship between occupational stress, uncivil workplace behaviour and job satisfaction among Emergency Service Control Unit ... -
On the cusp of context and profession : an interpretive phenomenological analysis of identity negotiation and compromise amongst South African psychologists employed in student counselling.
(2016)Student counselling services are a recognizable feature of higher education both in South Africa and abroad. The service is globally acknowledged for the role it plays in supporting holistic student development as well as ...