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'n Kritiese beskouing van die Keirsey model (vir karakter-en temperamentstipering) vanuit 'n ekometriese perspektief, in Suid-Afrika

  • Authors: Struwig, Antoinette
  • Date: 2008-06-23T10:56:07Z
  • Subjects: Behavioral assessment , Interpersonal relations , Life skills , Self-esteem
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:3412 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/680
  • Description: Researcher was introduced to the Keirsey instrument during 1996 and has since done evaluation and training of numerous people. The Keirsey instrument is a well-known self-assessment tool in America to help people understand themselves and those around them better – hence the name of the books “Please Understand Me” and “Please Understand Me II” For many years, it was accepted that all psychometric measuring had to be done by psychometrists and that Social Workers were not qualified to do any testing. In 1995, “a new concept “ecometrics” was defined and contextualized ….. The concept is of particular value in social work theory and practice …….. Ecometrics should be developed as a sub-discipline in social work …….” (Van Zyl 1995:30) The Main goal of this study is to do a critical evaluation of the Keirsey instrument of assessment from an ecometric perspective for use in South Africa. The objectives of the study would then be • To evaluate the Keirsey instrument in terms of the social work literature. • To explore the user value of the Keirsey instrument by means of the inputs of other frequent users. • To evaluate the Keirsey instrument against the most important ecometric development methodology. It is proposed to evaluate not only the original English Questionnaire, but also researchers’ own Afrikaans translation of the questionnaire. “That people are highly formed at birth, with fundamentally different temperaments or predispositions to act in certain ways, is a very old idea. Hippocrates first proposed it in outline around 370B.C., and Plato was more interested in the individual’s contribution to the social order than in underlying temperaments. Sigmund Freud claimed that we are all driven from within by instinctual lust and was followed by many others……. Then, in 1920, a Swiss physician named Carl Jung disagreed………… He claimed that people have a multitude of instincts, what he called ‘archetypes’ ……. and presented what he termed the ‘functional types’ or ‘psychological types’” (Keirsey 1998:2-3) It is important to note that social workers are familiar with the concept of ‘social functioning’ and researcher would like to address this aspect as part of the problem formulation. “It is the social context that determines which kind of personality will be more effective,” says Keirsey. (Keirsey 1998:3). This is exactly what researcher will be trying to establish in this study – the social context that influences the way a person react to certain incidents or issues. According to Faul and Hudson, “social work is a unique profession that operates within a specific value base. It is also a profession that is mainly involved with the enhancement of social functioning and the importance of the adaptation of the individual in his environment. Because of this, scale development in social work form part of certain unique processes that must be followed to distinguish them from other professions. (Faul & Hudson 1999:8). It would thus be important to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Keirsey instrument (although the original developer is of the opinion that it is a nearly impossible task to validate any questionnaire) for use as an ecometric–scale by the social work-profession in South Africa. If ecometry is the methodology of measurement of all aspects of social work, and focuses on the manner in which people adapt in their environments as Van Zyl claims (Van Zyl 1995:30), then it seems appropriate to help all individuals to function as effective as possible – taking their character and temperament into consideration – within their own frame of reference. The client can be empowered to understand his- or herself better and thus taking responsibility for his or her own functioning by enhancing their self-esteem. Faul and Hudson state that “ecometrics does not seek to diagnose or classify, but to measure social functioning, with the emphasis on behavioural strengths and positive coping skills” (Faul & Hudson 1999:21). The objective of this research project would be to try to argument that by using the Keirsey instrument, clients can be helped to overcome their own feelings of helplessness and lack of self-confidence that often lie at the root of their dysfunctional behaviour within their social context. It is also important to note in this regard, that Fauls’ study has been established as an accepted methodology in the field of ecometrics – a methodology that would be used in this research project. The South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) also realised the need for social workers to be empowered to assess clients’ functioning in their ecological context, and started a process for the accreditation of social work assessment instruments early in 2001. The SACSSP currently have a subcommittee to evaluate and accredit ecometric scales for use by social workers. Mouton and Marais defines a research design as “an exposition or plan of how the researcher decided to execute the formulated research problem. The objective of the research design is to plan, structure and execute the project concerned in such a way that the validity of the findings are maximized.” (Mouton & Marais 1996:193) According to De Vos et al, the developmental research and utilization model (also described as intervention research) can be used very effectively in the South African context. (De Vos et al 1998:384). This study will utilise the developmental research design as an existing tool will be evaluated for use in an ecometric context by social workers. Instead of “re-inventing the wheel”, knowledge acquired by Jung, Myers, Briggs, Keirsey and Bates amongst others, can be utilized to empower qualified social workers, in an ecometric context. , Dr. Wim Roestenburg
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'n Persoonlike en professionele leierskapsperspektief op die probleem van kroniese moegheid

  • Authors: Lombard, Daniel Wilhelm
  • Date: 2012-03-05
  • Subjects: Fatigue , Life skills
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:2127 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4495
  • Description: M.Phil. , This dissertation is a study of the importance of the awareness of a balanced life in accordance with the six life dimensions in order to preventing chronic fatigue. According to Hafen et al., specialists in psycho-physiological medicine estimate that possibly as much as 90 per cent of all the health problems can be traced, at least in part, to the influence of emotions. The fact that chronic fatigue is related to "disease" and is sometimes the forerunner of illnesses in the human body enhances the importance of life-force energy. We know that the cells of our bodies are fed by various nutrients derived from the food we eat as well as oxygen from the air we breathe. But our cells are also fed by a continuous stream of life-force energy. We possess a variety of specialised energy-distributing systems that also support the cells and organs of our bodies. These energy systems are affected by different factors that can enhance or inhibit the flow of life-force energy to the cells and organs of our bodies. Among those critical factors are our emotions, our relationships to others, our ability to give and to receive love, and even our relationship to God. While seemingly nebulous and difficult to define in terms of specific physiological effects, these emotional and spiritual factors are of great importance to the sustenance and support of the tissues and organs of our bodies.
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A lifeskills programme for pre-school children

Educator's life skills development: a workshop intervention.

  • Authors: Haase, Shelley
  • Date: 2008-08-20T09:44:18Z
  • Subjects: Adult learning , Workshops (Adult education) , Life skills , In-service training of teachers
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:7972 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/889
  • Description: On the African continent South Africa is unequivocally the economic and military giant. As the continental hegemon, the state has sought the reform of the unequal global economy in order to enhance the participation in the global political economy of all African countries. The South African government projects the discourse of African solidarity in driving global reforms, emphasising that such reforms will be of benefit to both the continent as a whole, and to the South African state. Within this context, it is the purpose of this dissertation to determine with greater clarity who stands to gain from South Africa’s efforts. In other words, is South Africa acting to acquire economic growth and development for Africa as a whole, or is the country primarily acting to secure its own wealth and power? In short, this study investigates whether South Africa – as the continental hegemon – is acting in a benevolent or selfish manner in its undertakings. The assessment of South Africa’s hegemony is presented in a theoretical schema constructed with a focus on the three main theories of international relations, namely liberalism, realism and structuralism. Each of these theories is employed descriptively as well as prescriptively as tools to evaluate the nature of the African political economy, and South African action versus rhetoric. Applying these conceptual lenses, South Africa’s position on three aspects of the African political economy are assessed and evaluated. These three areas of the political economy – trade, debt and foreign direct investment – serve as case studies revealing South Africa’s benevolence and/or selfishness. In brief, South Africa is pressing for the reform of the international financial architecture; rhetorically, the state seeks free trade and enhanced export opportunities for all African states; the country is urging foreign creditors to reduce Africa’s external debt; South African leaders have recommended that their counterparts establish an investor-friendly climate in Africa as a means to enhance foreign investments on the continent. South Africa’s actions have the potential to benefit the African continent as a whole, and simultaneously advance the state’s interests. The findings of this study point out that (a) each of the three theories can be utilised to describe South Africa’s rhetoric and actions, and (b) the essence of South Africa’s hegemony is neither entirely benevolent, nor exclusively selfish. , Mr. P.P Fourie
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Instructional designers’ professional development path in converting a life skills contact programme to an online programme

  • Authors: Jansen van Rensburg, Magdalena Maria
  • Date: 2021
  • Subjects: Life skills , COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- - Social aspects , Education - Effect of technological innovations on , Web-based instruction - Design
  • Language: English
  • Type: Masters (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/487280 , uj:44352
  • Description: Abstract: The Bright Star Life Skills programme was developed more than twelve years ago to provide a tool to contribute to the holistic development of citizens equipped for the 21st Century. In hindsight, the face-to-face mode of delivery limited the impact of the programme. The disruption to learning systems caused by the COVID 19 pandemic necessitated a redesign of the programme to be delivered online. However, due to the nature of the programme and the type of activities prevalent in face-to-face settings did not allow for a natural transition. Instructional designers not familiar with multiple modes of delivery had to rapidly upskill their knowledge of learning design in the online learning environment. This study focusses on the professional development path of a team of Instructional designers involved in converting the Life Skills programme from the more traditional contact mode of delivery to a fully online programme. Preliminary findings reveal the value of using the Conole (2014) 7Cs of Learning Design framework to ensure effective programme design especially when instructional and programme designers have limited experience of designing for online environments. The 7Cs Design framework covers different pedagogical approaches, disciplines, theories, and methodologies and can be applied at a range of granularities from the design of individual learning activities up to whole programmes. Due to the nature of a Life Skills programme, student-faculty interaction is of utmost importance. The use of the 7Cs of the Learning Design framework assisted the Instructional designers to make design decisions that are pedagogically effective. It also allowed them to make appropriate use of digital technology. The framework, furthermore, assisted the designers to focus more on the resources and activities and not mainly on the content. They had the opportunity to be more creative in their design thinking and will be able to improve their design representations as they gain more experience. , M.Ed. (Information and Communication Technology in Education)
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Mental wellbeing as a dimension of a balanced life : a personal and professional leadership perspective

  • Authors: Pacheco, Debra Lee
  • Date: 2012-08-28
  • Subjects: Mind and body -- Research , Leadership , Self-realization , Life skills
  • Type: Mini-Dissertation
  • Identifier: uj:3321 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6723
  • Description: M.Ed. , Due to gigantic strides in the development of technology the individual is challenged with developing new mental abilities to reach higher levels of functioning. Individuals need to become personal leaders which implies seizing control of their lives. This control refers to all dimensions of a person's existence: physical, social, spiritual and mental. Individuals need to strike a balance between these dimensions. There appears to be a lack of awareness of the power of mental abilities and the potential which these mental abilities hold. As this problem was investigated from a personal leadership perspective, the aims of this research were: to define the nature of the mental dimension by means of a word and concept analysis and literature study; to identify the contribution of the mental dimension to personal leadership based on a study of relevant literature. In chapter two it was found that the mental dimension encompasses anything concerned with the mind and intellectual activities, such as thought, consciousness, reading, memory, writing, and similar mental processes. In light of this, the development of the mental dimension can enable individuals to function optimally. Components that comprise the mental dimension were identified. These components are measurable characteristics which future researchers may use to develop a questionnaire to assess the extent to which individuals are making the most of their mental dimension. The broad categories of mental abilites are: Reasoning powers; The development of potential; Personal management.In chapter three the various components of the mental dimension were linked to the personal leadership framework. This link showed how the mental dimension contributes to the personal leadership process which consists of three phases which comprise answering the following three questions: Who am I? Where am I going? How am I going to get there? Each of these three phases have mental abilities which facilitate the growth through that particular phase. It was also indicated that individuals need to develop their mental capabilities as well as their physical, social and spiritual dimensions in order to be balanced. The mental dimension thus enhances personal leadership. Individuals need the mental capabilities identified in this essay in order to function to their fullest potential with regard to personal leadership. Those who do not possess these characteristics would have to be trained to develop these skills. Individuals who want to enhance their personal growth and potential, need to be trained to focus on the mental processes which enhance personal leadership.
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Presenting life skills : an assessment dilemma

  • Authors: Van der Wal, Rachel Jacoba
  • Date: 2012-08-28
  • Subjects: Employees - Training of , Life skills
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:3275 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6681
  • Description: M.Tech. , There was request from industry to present a life skills learning programme to supplement artisans' training. With this training, facilitors and trainers needed tools to assess the outcomes of the training. The study aims to develop an alternative assessment method and stimulus instruments in order to assess the learners' attainment of the learning outcomes of a life skills learning programme. The research concludes that life skills are a valuable supplement to artisans' training and will enhance their skills acquisition to improve their employability and adaptability in the working environment.
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Temperament as biologiese basis vir salutogenese in adolessente

  • Authors: Van Zyl, Marie-Heleen
  • Date: 2008-06-27T09:28:35Z
  • Subjects: Adjustment (Psychology) in adolescence , Life skills
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:9997 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/738
  • Description: The aim of this study was to investigate possible relationships between psychological strengths, temperament and choice of coping strategy. The study was based on the assumption that a positive life orientation possibly has biological roots. Temperament was defined as a biological factor that influences a positive life orientation and psychological strength. Psychological strength was conceptualised as the presence of a sense of coherence and locus of control. Coping was defined as the choice of coping strategy. A secondary aim of this study was to determine if there are any gender differences between adolescents regarding psychological strengths, temperament and choice of coping strategy. Although there are telling indicators of the influence of temperament on negative life outcomes, the influence of temperament in positive life outcomes are not as clearly delineated. This is especially true regarding adolescents. Even though younger children and adults have been extensively studied regarding salutogenesis and temperament, few studies reported on adolescent salutogenesis and temperament. It was postulated that temperament would have a significant influence on a salutogenic view of life in adolescence and that this would in turn influence the typical ways in which adolescents cope or their choice of coping strategy. The research questions were concerned with the relationship between psychological strength measured as sense of coherence and locus of control, temperament and choice of coping strategy respectively, as well as the ways in which temperament could predict a salutogenic life orientation and ways of coping. A dearth was noted in the literature regarding salutogenesis, temperament and the developmental aspects related to salutogenesis in adolescence. Few studies include adolescents as participants and few concentrate on biologically based variables related to salutogenesis. Few studies report on positive outcomes specifically as it relates to temperament. Lastly a lack of integrative thought in psychology regarding divergent fields like biology and psychology and how it relates to salutogenic functioning, are in evidence. Research questions were explored in a sample of 141 pupils completing Grade 11 at two multi-racial schools in the east of Johannesburg. This sample was taken from a population of urban adolescents with average socio-economic status, completing public schooling in either English or Afrikaans. The average age of participants was 17 years. The sample consisted of 65.2% girls and 34.8% boys. The sample further consisted of 12.8% Black English speaking participants, 77.3% White Afrikaans speaking participants and 9.9% Coloured Afrikaans speaking participants. Four self-report measures were used to measure sense of coherence, temperament and choice of coping strategy. These were the Orientation to Life Questionnaire (Antonovsky, 1987), the Locus of Control Inventory (Schepers, 1999), the Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire (Zuckerman et al., 1993) and the Adolescent Coping Scale (Frydenberg & Lewis, 1993). The Orientation to Life Questionnaire measures Comprehensibility, Manageability and Meaningfulness. The Locus of Control Inventory measures Internal locus of control, External locus of control and Autonomy. The Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire measures Impulsive sensation seeking, Neuroticism-anxiety, Aggression-hostility, Activity and Sociability. The Adolescent Coping Scale measures eighteen coping strategies. Four subscales were removed due to low levels of internal reliability. Choice of coping strategy was therefore only measured by fourteen of the original subscales which were Seek social support, Focus on solving the problem, Work hard and achieve, Worry, Invest in close friends, Wishful thinking, Tension reduction, Social action, Ignore the problem, Self-blame, Keep to self, Seek spiritual support, Seek professional help and Physical recreation. Data collected from the completed questionnaires were tested for normality of subscale distributions. T-tests for independent samples were used to determine whether adolescent boys and girls differed significantly on the mean test scores for sense of coherence, locus of control, choice of coping strategy and temperament. Pearson’s correlation analysis and canonical correlation analyses were conducted to ascertain whether there were any meaningful patterns of relationships between the two sets of variables, i.e. salutogenic functioning and temperament. Finally logistical regression analyses were used to predict salutogenic outcomes based on a set of independent temperament variables. Results indicated gender differences regarding psychological strengths, temperament and coping behaviour. Adolescent boys presented with higher levels of Comprehensibility and Manageability than girls. Adolescent girls generally displayed higher levels of Internal locus of control and Neuroticism-anxiety. They tended to make use of Social support, Worry, Tension reduction and Self-blame as coping strategies. There are strong relationships between the dimensions of psychological strength, temperament and choice of coping strategy. Certain temperament traits like Neuroticism-anxiety and Aggression-hostility contributed to low levels of coherence and external locus of control, as well as the use of dysfunctional coping strategies. Temperament traits like Activity and Sociability contributed to high coherence, Autonomy and a choice of adaptive coping strategies. These results indicate possible links between biological functioning and perception as well as coping behaviour. It may be concluded that there are links between psychological strengths like sense of coherence and locus of control, temperament and coping. The dynamics of the interaction between these variables are complex but becoming increasingly clear. Temperament traits contribute separately and in combination to perceptions of Comprehensibility, Manageability, Meaningfulness, control attributions and coping. It would therefore seem that constellations of traits exist that predict life orientation and behavioural outcomes. The ability to regulate emotion and attention, social adeptness and activity seem to be of particular importance in salutogenic perceptions and adaptive coping. The results of this study pertain to a particular sample of adolescents that cannot necessarily be generalised to other populations. It is recommended that this study should be replicated in more diverse samples especially from other cultures and communities. Care should be taken to develop and use measuring instruments applicable in a multi-cultural South African context and other indexes of biological functioning, salutogenesis and coping could be used. The findings of this study should be integrated to applicatory models when working with youths. , Professor Anita Stuart
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The development and promotion of a skills-oriented life-style programme for a group of apprentices in the mining industry

  • Authors: Rijavec, Renate
  • Date: 2015-02-25
  • Subjects: Life skills , Work - Social aspects , Industrial welfare
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:13354 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13368
  • Description: D.Litt.et Phil. (Social Work) , This study was conducted within the context of the Mining Industry. The empirical investigation involved 80 apprentice and three Lifestyle trainers based at the Goldfields Training Centre in Luipaardsvlei. The aim of this research was to: (i) Assess the applicability of R R Carkhuff's measurable model of human processing as a basis for a South African based Lifestyle programme. (ii) Research available material in respect of motivating the implementation of Wellness strategies within South African Corporations. (iii) Validate a Lifestyle programme and trainer material for the mining industry which is designed to positively impact apprentice productivity in respect of their living, learning and working life spheres. It was found that: (i) R R Carkhuff's human processing model of programme development and trainer training provided a solid foundation for an effective Lifestyle programme in the South African mining industry. (ii) The literature and research studies indicate that a preventative orientation in respect of employee development and pro-active measures are good financial investments.
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The effect of a sudden, life-threatening illness on family systems

  • Authors: Bartlett, Justine
  • Date: 2010-11-22T08:04:11Z
  • Subjects: Families , Effect of stress on families , Family relationships , Terminally ill , Stress (Psychology) , Adjustment (Psychology) , Life skills
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:7014 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3521
  • Description: M.A. , The process of sudden hospitalization is often experienced as a negative and traumatic event in people's lives. Traditionally, these traumatic events are dealt with by the medical professionals in the hospital setting. Due to time constraints and the urgent nature ofthe medical crisis, the patient is often left in very capable hands but the family is often left out ofthis process. This type of crisis throws a family into a tumult of disorganization. Parsonnet and Weinstein (1987), state that when patients are critically ill, their families suffer extreme emotional distress, often without the support of medical staffwho must I focus on the needs ofthe patient first. This study focuses on the family from a systemic perspective and looks at the effects on the whole system when one member becomes critically ill. This type of traumatic event can therefore lead to the family experiencing feelings such as fear, helplessness, shock, distress and a total lack ofcontrol. Many ofthese feelings are common to most traumatic events. Three case studies are examined in which families describe their experience ofICU and sudden hospitalization and a qualitative analysis is then conducted to identify common themes among the three families. This research examines how the fields ofsupportive psychotherapy and emergency medicine can be combined in order to create an environment in which not only the patient's needs are attended to, but where the family system's needs can be supported and guided through an otherwise very traumatic experience. The concepts oftrauma and crisis will be discussed, as vyell as how this relates to family systems theory. The experiences offamilies will be discussed in detail and the possible methods that can be employed in order to support a family through this medical crisis. This study is limited in the fact that only one interview was conducted but this is an exploratory study and is therefore only the beginning of an interesting area ofresearch.
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The relationship between personality traits and life balance : a quantitative study in the South African corporate sector

  • Authors: Thomson, Lee-Anne
  • Date: 2012-02-28
  • Subjects: Personality , Life skills
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:2103 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4448
  • Description: M.A. , South Africa is a country which has undergone many changes since its first democratic elections in 1994. Amongst other societal implications, these changes have catapulted South African businesses and employees into the global economy. Being part of the global economy means that South African employees, like their northern hemisphere counterparts, are struggling to create balance in their lives. The stress resulting from the often opposing demands of work and family has lead to increasing scientific attention being paid to the matter of life balance. The present study has endeavoured to shed some light on this subject. Life balance was defined as the state that people reach when they experience contentment regarding their time involvement, emotional involvement and level of satisfaction achieved from each life role. This conceptualisation encompassed Super’s five adult life roles, namely those of student, worker, citizen, leisurite and home and family person. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between personality traits and life balance amongst employees of the South African corporate sector (N = 175). Each participant completed the Basic Traits Inventory, a life balance questionnaire and a biographical data questionnaire. The general hypotheses stated in the research pertained to the relationship between personality traits and life balance. More specific hypotheses were formulated pertaining to the relationships between individual traits and life balance, as well as the combined and predictive effect of personality traits on life balance. Examination of the individual personality traits in relation to life balance was done through the use of Pearson’s product-moment correlations. The results indicated that Extroversion (r = 0.151; p < 0.05), Conscientiousness (r = 0.303; p < 0.01) and Openness to Experience (r = 0.204; p < 0.01) had statistically significant positive relationships with life balance, while Neuroticism (r = -0.192; p < 0.05) surrendered a statistically significant negative relationship with life balance.
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The role of Life Orientation primary school teachers in providing basic counselling support to orphans and vulnerable children in Soweto Central Johannesburg District schools

  • Authors: Manci, Thobani
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Educational counseling , Life skills , Orphans
  • Language: English
  • Type: Masters (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/267968 , uj:28437
  • Description: M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) , Abstract: The rapid growth of HIV/AIDS has left millions of children orphaned and vulnerable worldwide. Some of these children are left to raise other children while some of them are abandoned and in need of care and support. Challenges faced by Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) include three core areas, that is, material, emotional, and social problems. Therefore, OVC need more support thanchildren who are not vulnerable. Hence this study aimed to explore the role of primary school LO teachers in providing basic counselling support for orphans and vulnerable children in Soweto, Central Johannesburg District. It also aimed to provide interventions and recommendations based on the findings. This study used a qualitative approach to gain in-depth insight into what role LO teachers play in providing basic counselling support to OVC from their perspectives and from the world in which they live. The researcher intended to interact with the teachers through interviews to obtain their subjective views about their role in working with OVC.Purposive sampling was used to choose 18 LO teachers that have worked with OVC. These teachers participated in the semi-structured individual Interviews, focus groups and completed a questionnaire. Moreover, Bronfenbrenner’s (1986) bio-ecological systems model formed the main theoretical framework for this study. This theory was also integrated with Erikson’s (1963; 1968) psychosocial theory and Nsamenang’s (1992; 2005; 2006) theory of social ontogenesis to understand the development of children. Three themes which the LO teachers encountered in their work with OVC were identified during the research. These themes were the need for playing a parental role, the need for collaboration with other stakeholders and challenges in providing basic counselling support to OVC. Three sub-themes also emerged under the challenges that teachers face in providing basic counselling support to OVC, namely the lack of guardian involvement, OVC’s inability to disclose their personal problems and the need for teacher training in basic counselling skills.
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Validation of a life role salience scale

  • Authors: Bezuidenhout, Leilani
  • Date: 2015-03-26
  • Subjects: Life skills
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:13525 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13576
  • Description: M.Com. ( Industrial Psychology and People Management) , Life role salience reflects the importance and value individuals ascribe to the roles central to their lives and identities. As such, life role salience has meaningful implications for a variety of individual as well as organisational outcomes. Prior to this study no life role salience measures had been developed or validated within the South African context. This is problematic because the use of valid measuring instruments is regarded as a prerequisite for reporting research findings, especially when unobservable constructs are measured through the use of subjective questionnaires. The objective of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of a life role salience scale within the South African context. Specifically, the Life Role Salience Scale (LRSS) developed by Amatea, Cross, Clark, and Bobby in 1986 was examined to determine its validity and reliability using a South African sample. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed using a sample of South African working adults (n=300) from the Gauteng province. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) and exploratory factor analyses (EFA) were applied as statistical methods. CFA failed to confirm the original eight-factor structure of the LRSS. Subsequent exploratory factor analyses indicated superior fit of a five-factor version of the scale. Limitations and recommendations for future research are presented. The findings of this study highlight the importance of instrument validation and adaptation prior to application in different cultural contexts.
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ʼn Psigo-opvoedkundige model vir die fasilitering van geïntegreerde selfbewussyn by jongmense

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