'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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- 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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A description of content for a marriage enrichment programme
- Authors: Govender, Vidiya
- Date: 2008-07-14T11:21:04Z
- Subjects: Marriage counseling , Interpersonal relations , Group relations training
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10469 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/793
- Description: The divorce rate in society today seems to be reaching alarming proportions. Every individual has experienced the effects of divorce in some way or another, either through relatives, friends, parents or through their own marriages ending in divorce. Social workers and other social service professionals need to find new and creative ways to address the problem of maintaining and sustaining marriages. Marriages need support in order to survive. This support is essential and necessary as healthy marriages form the basis of healthy families and healthy families help to create a healthy society. The implication thus is a need for a proactive and preventative approach to assist married couples. Marriage enrichment (ME) provides a solution to helping couples maintain marital happiness and satisfaction. ME focuses on sustaining, nurturing, strengthening and enriching marriage relationships. It is an approach that generally refers to weekend retreat programmes and other group settings in which married couples with reasonably healthy marriages learn how to improve their marriage and increase pleasure and success. Marriage enrichment uses an educational and skills training perspective that encourages and enhances good communication and interpersonal relations between spouses. The aim of this study is to identify and describe the content of a marriage enrichment programme. The objectives of the study are as follows: to explore the need for a marriage enrichment programme by means of the perusal of available literature and an empirical study; to explore the elements that will comprise the content of an enrichment programme by means of qualitative research using different focus groups; to provide themes and guidelines for the development of an enrichment programme; to formulate conclusions and recommendations based on the results obtained from the study. The study was conducted with 12 social workers from two different government organisations in the Johannesburg area. The research findings provided positive results. Themes and guidelines on the content for a marriage enrichment programme were identified. , Dr. Emmerentie Oliphant
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- Authors: Govender, Vidiya
- Date: 2008-07-14T11:21:04Z
- Subjects: Marriage counseling , Interpersonal relations , Group relations training
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10469 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/793
- Description: The divorce rate in society today seems to be reaching alarming proportions. Every individual has experienced the effects of divorce in some way or another, either through relatives, friends, parents or through their own marriages ending in divorce. Social workers and other social service professionals need to find new and creative ways to address the problem of maintaining and sustaining marriages. Marriages need support in order to survive. This support is essential and necessary as healthy marriages form the basis of healthy families and healthy families help to create a healthy society. The implication thus is a need for a proactive and preventative approach to assist married couples. Marriage enrichment (ME) provides a solution to helping couples maintain marital happiness and satisfaction. ME focuses on sustaining, nurturing, strengthening and enriching marriage relationships. It is an approach that generally refers to weekend retreat programmes and other group settings in which married couples with reasonably healthy marriages learn how to improve their marriage and increase pleasure and success. Marriage enrichment uses an educational and skills training perspective that encourages and enhances good communication and interpersonal relations between spouses. The aim of this study is to identify and describe the content of a marriage enrichment programme. The objectives of the study are as follows: to explore the need for a marriage enrichment programme by means of the perusal of available literature and an empirical study; to explore the elements that will comprise the content of an enrichment programme by means of qualitative research using different focus groups; to provide themes and guidelines for the development of an enrichment programme; to formulate conclusions and recommendations based on the results obtained from the study. The study was conducted with 12 social workers from two different government organisations in the Johannesburg area. The research findings provided positive results. Themes and guidelines on the content for a marriage enrichment programme were identified. , Dr. Emmerentie Oliphant
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A model for facilitation of continuous assertiveness for psychiatric nurses in a psychiatric context
- Authors: Lenkwane, Sophie Thelma
- Date: 2012-03-26
- Subjects: Psychiatric nursing , Medical personnel and patient , Assertiveness training , Assertiveness (Psychology) , Interpersonal relations
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2175 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4555
- Description: D.Cur. , Psychiatric nurses are constantly in interaction with psychiatric patients, families, psychiatrists, auxiliary nurses and other multidisciplinary team members. Psychiatric nurses, during their basic training, have to complete the course in interpersonal skills and methods. However, some psychiatric nurses during their interaction with psychiatric patients, families, psychiatrists and auxiliary nurses behaved aggressively and passively towards them. This has led to this research study aimed at describing a model for facilitation of continuous assertiveness for psychiatric nurses. A theory-generative design which is qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual in nature was followed. The research method were dealt with in four steps in theory generation in the following manner: Step 1 - Concept analysis This step was dealt with in two phases namely concept identification and concept definition. During concept identification a qualitative research strategy which is explorative, descriptive and contextual was used. This was attained through field research conducted in a specified urban psychiatric hospital in Gauteng Province. The sample consisted of twelve psychiatric nurses and were purposively selected. Four different scenarios were role-played, each scenario was role-played twelve times. Each scenario lasted approximately forty-five minutes. One advanced psychiatric practitioner from a different hospital took the role of psychiatric patient, family psychiatrist and auxiliary nurse. Videotaped recordings, transcripts of videorecordings, non-participating observational field notes as well as written feedback were used as methods of data collection. Data were analysed according to the protocol of Tesch 1990 (in Creswell, 1994 : 155) and Bottorff (in Schurink & Poggenpoel, 1998 : 329) in analysing the videotape recordings. An independent coder helped in coding the results of videotapes. The researcher concluded from the results obtained from the fieldwork that psychiatric nurses are unable to facilitate interaction through assertive behaviour. This research was characterised by repetitive aggressive and passive behaviour of psychiatric nurses when in interaction with others. The result was validated through literature control. The major concept of the model was identified as "facilitation of continuous assertiveness" for psychiatric nurses. The concept was analysed thoroughly by looking at different dictionaries (see bibliography) and subject usage. The defining attributes were identified and synthesised through a definition. The other related concepts were identified and classified by using a survey list of Dickoff, James and Wiedenbach (1968: 430). Step2 This step dealt with the creation of interrelationship statements between concepts identified in Step 1 so that concepts were able to stand in relation to one another. Step 3 This step dealt with the description of the model by using strategies proposed by Chinn and Kramer (1991 ). Step 4 This step dealt with the description of guidelines for model operationalisation in psychiatric nursing practice, psychiatric nursing education and psychiatric nursing research. The proposed model was evaluated by a panel of independent experts. To ensure valid results a model of trustworthiness proposed by Guba (Lincoln & Guba 1985) was used. The following criteria for trustworthiness were applied in all the steps of theory generation : truth-value, applicability, consistency and neutrality. Ethical measures were applied right through the research. An unique contribution in the model description is the facilitation of continuous assertiveness for psychiatric nurses by the advanced practitioner in psychiatric nursing.
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A model for facilitation of continuous assertiveness for psychiatric nurses in a psychiatric context
- Authors: Lenkwane, Sophie Thelma
- Date: 2012-03-26
- Subjects: Psychiatric nursing , Medical personnel and patient , Assertiveness training , Assertiveness (Psychology) , Interpersonal relations
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2175 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4555
- Description: D.Cur. , Psychiatric nurses are constantly in interaction with psychiatric patients, families, psychiatrists, auxiliary nurses and other multidisciplinary team members. Psychiatric nurses, during their basic training, have to complete the course in interpersonal skills and methods. However, some psychiatric nurses during their interaction with psychiatric patients, families, psychiatrists and auxiliary nurses behaved aggressively and passively towards them. This has led to this research study aimed at describing a model for facilitation of continuous assertiveness for psychiatric nurses. A theory-generative design which is qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual in nature was followed. The research method were dealt with in four steps in theory generation in the following manner: Step 1 - Concept analysis This step was dealt with in two phases namely concept identification and concept definition. During concept identification a qualitative research strategy which is explorative, descriptive and contextual was used. This was attained through field research conducted in a specified urban psychiatric hospital in Gauteng Province. The sample consisted of twelve psychiatric nurses and were purposively selected. Four different scenarios were role-played, each scenario was role-played twelve times. Each scenario lasted approximately forty-five minutes. One advanced psychiatric practitioner from a different hospital took the role of psychiatric patient, family psychiatrist and auxiliary nurse. Videotaped recordings, transcripts of videorecordings, non-participating observational field notes as well as written feedback were used as methods of data collection. Data were analysed according to the protocol of Tesch 1990 (in Creswell, 1994 : 155) and Bottorff (in Schurink & Poggenpoel, 1998 : 329) in analysing the videotape recordings. An independent coder helped in coding the results of videotapes. The researcher concluded from the results obtained from the fieldwork that psychiatric nurses are unable to facilitate interaction through assertive behaviour. This research was characterised by repetitive aggressive and passive behaviour of psychiatric nurses when in interaction with others. The result was validated through literature control. The major concept of the model was identified as "facilitation of continuous assertiveness" for psychiatric nurses. The concept was analysed thoroughly by looking at different dictionaries (see bibliography) and subject usage. The defining attributes were identified and synthesised through a definition. The other related concepts were identified and classified by using a survey list of Dickoff, James and Wiedenbach (1968: 430). Step2 This step dealt with the creation of interrelationship statements between concepts identified in Step 1 so that concepts were able to stand in relation to one another. Step 3 This step dealt with the description of the model by using strategies proposed by Chinn and Kramer (1991 ). Step 4 This step dealt with the description of guidelines for model operationalisation in psychiatric nursing practice, psychiatric nursing education and psychiatric nursing research. The proposed model was evaluated by a panel of independent experts. To ensure valid results a model of trustworthiness proposed by Guba (Lincoln & Guba 1985) was used. The following criteria for trustworthiness were applied in all the steps of theory generation : truth-value, applicability, consistency and neutrality. Ethical measures were applied right through the research. An unique contribution in the model description is the facilitation of continuous assertiveness for psychiatric nurses by the advanced practitioner in psychiatric nursing.
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An exploration of black South African lovestyles
- Authors: Pavlou, Kety
- Date: 2008-11-12T07:03:00Z
- Subjects: Love , Intimacy (Psychology) , Interpersonal relations
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14646 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1610
- Description: M.A. , The purpose of this study was to add, through the lens of social and crosscultural psychology, to the much needed body of knowledge of African intimate relationships. Western romantic relationships are generally characterised by intense attraction and emotional attachment, idealisation of the other, sexual attraction and the want for total acceptance by the other. African love is less well known but seemingly tied up in culture bound collectivism as well as other social phenomenon. The study set out to explore the applicability of the lovestyle model in a Black South African population. The study explored various theories of love which have been developed within the Western canon. These include 1) evolution and love, 2) social exchange theory, 3) attachment theory, 4) love stories and 5) Lee’s lovestyles. Special emphasis was given to Lee’s colours of love theory which consists of a typology of lovestyles namely eros (passionate love), ludus (game-playing love), storge (friendship love), mania (obsessive love), pragma (practical love) and agape (altruistic love). In addition African love was examined from various perspectives including 1) culture; 2) individualism and collectivism; 3) the African collectivistic society; 4) acculturation and; 5) African love. This study’s main focus was on 1) the validity and reliability of the LAS instrument when applied to an African population, 2) the lovestyles of this group as mediated by their Africanness and 3) the possible gender differences. The lovestyles typology was found to be factorially valid for a Black South African population. A key and surprising finding was that individuals high in Africanness were significantly more likely to endorse eros as their dominant lovestyle than individuals low in Africanness. The study found that African men were significantly more agapic than African women and that African women were significantly more erotic and manic than African men. Males who were high in Africanness showed a significant association with eros andpragma in that the more Africanness a male had, the higher the endorsement of eros or pragma was expected to be.
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- Authors: Pavlou, Kety
- Date: 2008-11-12T07:03:00Z
- Subjects: Love , Intimacy (Psychology) , Interpersonal relations
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14646 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1610
- Description: M.A. , The purpose of this study was to add, through the lens of social and crosscultural psychology, to the much needed body of knowledge of African intimate relationships. Western romantic relationships are generally characterised by intense attraction and emotional attachment, idealisation of the other, sexual attraction and the want for total acceptance by the other. African love is less well known but seemingly tied up in culture bound collectivism as well as other social phenomenon. The study set out to explore the applicability of the lovestyle model in a Black South African population. The study explored various theories of love which have been developed within the Western canon. These include 1) evolution and love, 2) social exchange theory, 3) attachment theory, 4) love stories and 5) Lee’s lovestyles. Special emphasis was given to Lee’s colours of love theory which consists of a typology of lovestyles namely eros (passionate love), ludus (game-playing love), storge (friendship love), mania (obsessive love), pragma (practical love) and agape (altruistic love). In addition African love was examined from various perspectives including 1) culture; 2) individualism and collectivism; 3) the African collectivistic society; 4) acculturation and; 5) African love. This study’s main focus was on 1) the validity and reliability of the LAS instrument when applied to an African population, 2) the lovestyles of this group as mediated by their Africanness and 3) the possible gender differences. The lovestyles typology was found to be factorially valid for a Black South African population. A key and surprising finding was that individuals high in Africanness were significantly more likely to endorse eros as their dominant lovestyle than individuals low in Africanness. The study found that African men were significantly more agapic than African women and that African women were significantly more erotic and manic than African men. Males who were high in Africanness showed a significant association with eros andpragma in that the more Africanness a male had, the higher the endorsement of eros or pragma was expected to be.
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An investigation into the facilitators of the trustworthiness of managers
- Authors: Bews, Neville Frederick
- Date: 2012-02-27
- Subjects: Industrial relations , Interpersonal relations , Personnel management , Industrial sociology , Trust
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2049 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4399
- Description: D.Litt. et Phil. , With the emergence of what has been referred to as the "post-industrial" society, the last decade has seen employer-employee work relationships undergoing a high level of change, as organisations restructure in an attempt to survive in the emerging global economy. Largely due to this, the nature of work has changed, placing tension on intra-organisational trust. As organisations readjust in an attempt to face the future they often find that intra-organisational trust is in a crisis, at a time when emphasis is being placed on the need for trust-based relationships. This renewed focus, and paradox that intra-organisational trust faces, has, on a multidisciplinary basis, caught the attentions of numerous academics, resulting in numerous attempts to understand aspects of interpersonal trust. In this study some of these attempts are considered in proposing a model for intra-organisational trust and certain aspects of this model are tested empirically. To achieve this, a multifaceted approach is employed, within a South African financial institution, whereby triangulation is used through gathering both quantitative and qualitative data. A research instrument is developed, by means of which the facilitators of trustworthiness, as proposed in terms of a model for trust and percieved by respondents, are measured. An analysis of the data gathered in respect of the various biographical categories at the company investigated, is undertaken. In terms of this analysis the relationship between interpersonal trust and the facilitators of trustworthiness is assessed, and the implications of this study for theory and policy are considered.
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- Authors: Bews, Neville Frederick
- Date: 2012-02-27
- Subjects: Industrial relations , Interpersonal relations , Personnel management , Industrial sociology , Trust
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2049 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4399
- Description: D.Litt. et Phil. , With the emergence of what has been referred to as the "post-industrial" society, the last decade has seen employer-employee work relationships undergoing a high level of change, as organisations restructure in an attempt to survive in the emerging global economy. Largely due to this, the nature of work has changed, placing tension on intra-organisational trust. As organisations readjust in an attempt to face the future they often find that intra-organisational trust is in a crisis, at a time when emphasis is being placed on the need for trust-based relationships. This renewed focus, and paradox that intra-organisational trust faces, has, on a multidisciplinary basis, caught the attentions of numerous academics, resulting in numerous attempts to understand aspects of interpersonal trust. In this study some of these attempts are considered in proposing a model for intra-organisational trust and certain aspects of this model are tested empirically. To achieve this, a multifaceted approach is employed, within a South African financial institution, whereby triangulation is used through gathering both quantitative and qualitative data. A research instrument is developed, by means of which the facilitators of trustworthiness, as proposed in terms of a model for trust and percieved by respondents, are measured. An analysis of the data gathered in respect of the various biographical categories at the company investigated, is undertaken. In terms of this analysis the relationship between interpersonal trust and the facilitators of trustworthiness is assessed, and the implications of this study for theory and policy are considered.
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Communication satisfaction within the lecturer and student relationship
- Authors: Raaff, Dayle
- Date: 2014-06-23
- Subjects: Interpersonal relations , Pattern perception - Study and teaching (Higher) - South Africa
- Identifier: uj:11582 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11293
- Description: M.A. (Strategic Communication) , In order to investigate the nature of the relationship between Communication Satisfaction and a student’s perception of their performance, a survey questionnaire was conducted at the University of Johannesburg. The measuring instrument used in this study is an adaption of the Downs and Hazen (1977) Communication Satisfaction Questionnaire. The research was conducted amongst first-year students to evaluate their communication experience of their relationship with their lecturers. This study focuses on the student’s perspective of their academic performance as well as their notions about their lecturer’s perceptions of their performance. Communication Satisfaction is defined by Redding (1978:429) as the degree of satisfaction derived by an individual from their total communication environment. The concept of Communication Satisfaction and four contributing dimensions - Quality of the Relationship; Communication Climate; Organisational Integration; and Personal Feedback - were identified to explore the lecturer-student relationship. Each of these interdependent dimensions influences the student in different ways and at different times. Cumulatively, these dimensions contribute towards the communication experience of the lecturer-student relationship and the outcomes and performance thereof (Downs & Adrian, 2004:3; Kirton & Greene, 2005:242). The results suggest that students who perceive they have a better relationship with their lecturers do, in fact, perceive their academic performance to be higher. From the perspective of the survey dimensions, the results indicate that low- and high- performing students displayed statistically significantly differences on Quality of Relationship; Communication Climate; Organisational integration and Communication Satisfaction. No significant difference was found with the dimension of Personal Feedback.
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- Authors: Raaff, Dayle
- Date: 2014-06-23
- Subjects: Interpersonal relations , Pattern perception - Study and teaching (Higher) - South Africa
- Identifier: uj:11582 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11293
- Description: M.A. (Strategic Communication) , In order to investigate the nature of the relationship between Communication Satisfaction and a student’s perception of their performance, a survey questionnaire was conducted at the University of Johannesburg. The measuring instrument used in this study is an adaption of the Downs and Hazen (1977) Communication Satisfaction Questionnaire. The research was conducted amongst first-year students to evaluate their communication experience of their relationship with their lecturers. This study focuses on the student’s perspective of their academic performance as well as their notions about their lecturer’s perceptions of their performance. Communication Satisfaction is defined by Redding (1978:429) as the degree of satisfaction derived by an individual from their total communication environment. The concept of Communication Satisfaction and four contributing dimensions - Quality of the Relationship; Communication Climate; Organisational Integration; and Personal Feedback - were identified to explore the lecturer-student relationship. Each of these interdependent dimensions influences the student in different ways and at different times. Cumulatively, these dimensions contribute towards the communication experience of the lecturer-student relationship and the outcomes and performance thereof (Downs & Adrian, 2004:3; Kirton & Greene, 2005:242). The results suggest that students who perceive they have a better relationship with their lecturers do, in fact, perceive their academic performance to be higher. From the perspective of the survey dimensions, the results indicate that low- and high- performing students displayed statistically significantly differences on Quality of Relationship; Communication Climate; Organisational integration and Communication Satisfaction. No significant difference was found with the dimension of Personal Feedback.
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Die mens as faktor in suksesvolle organisasie : 'n persoonlike en professionele leierskapsperspektief
- Authors: Brewis, Frans Mattheus
- Date: 2012-03-26
- Subjects: Leadership , Human beings , Interpersonal relations , Industrial psychology
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2178 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4558
- Description: M.Phil. , The success of organisations has traditionally been measured based on profits and contribution to shareholders funds. However, recent literature indicates that the human factor has become a key element in achieving success. Widely described as soft issues, these human factors potentially have a profound effect on the success of the organisation (Business Report, 7 November 1999:6). The aim of this study was to icentify which soft issues were prevalent within the organisation, and also to determine what influence these soft issues have on the success of the organisation. The focus was thus on the phenomenon of soft issues within the organisation. In order to realise this aim, it was required to do research to establish which human factors are described in recent literature in order to establish their VI influence on the success of an organisation. Chapter two dealt with this aim and the research revealed a whole spectrum of soft issues including values, emotional intelligence, ethics and many more (See Table 1, Page 28) The research indicated that emotional intelligence and values were regarded as having a profound effect on the success of the organisation. Chapter three analised these two concepts in more detail with specific focus on the origin and nature of emotional intelligence and values as well as their effect on the success of the organisation. The study was motivated by the quest to find the co-ordination between the soft issues found within the organisation and the influence it had on the success of the organisation. The study was done from the paradigm of personal and professional leadership which has as main trait, the believe that change should happen from within the individual, and not from the outside (Covey, 1992:42).
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- Authors: Brewis, Frans Mattheus
- Date: 2012-03-26
- Subjects: Leadership , Human beings , Interpersonal relations , Industrial psychology
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2178 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4558
- Description: M.Phil. , The success of organisations has traditionally been measured based on profits and contribution to shareholders funds. However, recent literature indicates that the human factor has become a key element in achieving success. Widely described as soft issues, these human factors potentially have a profound effect on the success of the organisation (Business Report, 7 November 1999:6). The aim of this study was to icentify which soft issues were prevalent within the organisation, and also to determine what influence these soft issues have on the success of the organisation. The focus was thus on the phenomenon of soft issues within the organisation. In order to realise this aim, it was required to do research to establish which human factors are described in recent literature in order to establish their VI influence on the success of an organisation. Chapter two dealt with this aim and the research revealed a whole spectrum of soft issues including values, emotional intelligence, ethics and many more (See Table 1, Page 28) The research indicated that emotional intelligence and values were regarded as having a profound effect on the success of the organisation. Chapter three analised these two concepts in more detail with specific focus on the origin and nature of emotional intelligence and values as well as their effect on the success of the organisation. The study was motivated by the quest to find the co-ordination between the soft issues found within the organisation and the influence it had on the success of the organisation. The study was done from the paradigm of personal and professional leadership which has as main trait, the believe that change should happen from within the individual, and not from the outside (Covey, 1992:42).
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Educators' experience in teaching guidance in life orientation in primary schools in an informal settlement
- Authors: Filland, Lesiah Duduzile
- Date: 2010-05-13T09:28:11Z
- Subjects: Life skills study and teaching , Interpersonal relations , Primary school teachers
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6803 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3238
- Description: M.Ed. , The importance of teaching guidance in the life orientation learning area, particularly in four primary schools in an informal settlement of Daveyton in the Ekurhuleni District cannot be over-emphasised. The researcher believes that learner achievements and success depend on the balance between educator’s experience, knowledge and consistent training, including the use of appropriate and relevant skills to impart knowledge to the learners. In order to achieve the intended objectives, schools require well-trained and qualified life orientation educators to execute this monumental task with great insight, skill and passion. This study focuses on the lived experiences of educators who are teaching guidance in life orientation in Grade Eight in four primary and informal settlement schools in Daveyton, in schools with predominantly black African learners. Different situations and problems are encountered by learners in Grade Eight in primary and informal settlement schools. Learners are quite often unable to manage these issues in their day-to-day living. Under such circumstances the principal, the school management team and class educators are often obliged to intervene almost on a daily basis. As a consequence the smooth delivery of the entire curriculum is often disrupted. Research has shown that the high rate of school leavers in South Africa nationally, from Grade Eight to Grade Twelve reveals that learners are not taught enough knowledge and skills in teaching guidance life orientation learning area. As a result they do not complete senior primary and secondary school, and they drop out of school with life skills which are inadequate to face the demands of life. This qualitative study was conducted in an attempt to answer the research question: What are the lived experiences of educators who teach guidance in life orientation in four primary schools in informal settlements schools in Daveyton at the Ekurhuleni District Schools? The data was collected through in-depth interviews. They were audiotaped and transcribed.
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- Authors: Filland, Lesiah Duduzile
- Date: 2010-05-13T09:28:11Z
- Subjects: Life skills study and teaching , Interpersonal relations , Primary school teachers
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6803 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3238
- Description: M.Ed. , The importance of teaching guidance in the life orientation learning area, particularly in four primary schools in an informal settlement of Daveyton in the Ekurhuleni District cannot be over-emphasised. The researcher believes that learner achievements and success depend on the balance between educator’s experience, knowledge and consistent training, including the use of appropriate and relevant skills to impart knowledge to the learners. In order to achieve the intended objectives, schools require well-trained and qualified life orientation educators to execute this monumental task with great insight, skill and passion. This study focuses on the lived experiences of educators who are teaching guidance in life orientation in Grade Eight in four primary and informal settlement schools in Daveyton, in schools with predominantly black African learners. Different situations and problems are encountered by learners in Grade Eight in primary and informal settlement schools. Learners are quite often unable to manage these issues in their day-to-day living. Under such circumstances the principal, the school management team and class educators are often obliged to intervene almost on a daily basis. As a consequence the smooth delivery of the entire curriculum is often disrupted. Research has shown that the high rate of school leavers in South Africa nationally, from Grade Eight to Grade Twelve reveals that learners are not taught enough knowledge and skills in teaching guidance life orientation learning area. As a result they do not complete senior primary and secondary school, and they drop out of school with life skills which are inadequate to face the demands of life. This qualitative study was conducted in an attempt to answer the research question: What are the lived experiences of educators who teach guidance in life orientation in four primary schools in informal settlements schools in Daveyton at the Ekurhuleni District Schools? The data was collected through in-depth interviews. They were audiotaped and transcribed.
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Evaluation of a programme aimed at promoting constructive relationship between learners and educators in a school
- Authors: Raphuti, Makwana Johannes
- Date: 2012-09-10
- Subjects: Teacher-student relationships , Interpersonal relations , Communication in education
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9850 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7252
- Description: M.Phil. , The emergence of the democratic Republic of South Africa in April 1994, brought about many changes in the education system. Learners became partners in school management. Their elected representatives became part of the decision-making of the school. The aim of this research is to describe the development, implementation and evaluation of a programme aimed at promoting constructive relationship between learners and educators in the school.
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- Authors: Raphuti, Makwana Johannes
- Date: 2012-09-10
- Subjects: Teacher-student relationships , Interpersonal relations , Communication in education
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9850 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7252
- Description: M.Phil. , The emergence of the democratic Republic of South Africa in April 1994, brought about many changes in the education system. Learners became partners in school management. Their elected representatives became part of the decision-making of the school. The aim of this research is to describe the development, implementation and evaluation of a programme aimed at promoting constructive relationship between learners and educators in the school.
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First encounters in the workplace as experienced by industrial psychologists
- Authors: Adinolfi, Enrico
- Date: 2013-07-10
- Subjects: Industrial psychologists , Work environment , Communication in organizations , Interpersonal relations
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7598 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8464
- Description: M.A. (Industrial Psychology) , The object of this study is to explore the first-time work experiences of industrial psychologists. This phenomenon occurs during the entry phase of one’s career life cycle, and is associated with a reality shock, role transitions and socialisation. Ten participants were interviewed by making use of the Repertory Grid Technique to discover their mental models and personal constructs, which they created through their experiences. This information was interpreted from an interpretivist stance by using a case study and modernistic qualitative approach. Seven main themes were identified from the participant’s experiences. Four of these were considered to be enhancing and three were limiting. The three limiting themes that were regarded as negative relationships that were formed were the lack of knowledge of the industrial psychology profession, negative relationships formed and unmet expectations. The four enhancing themes were professional development, personal development, identifying the role of the industrial psychologist and identifying the value of the industrial psychologist. Recommendations were made on how to alleviate the negative experiences and a contracting model and industrial psychology career entry model were formed.
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- Authors: Adinolfi, Enrico
- Date: 2013-07-10
- Subjects: Industrial psychologists , Work environment , Communication in organizations , Interpersonal relations
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7598 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8464
- Description: M.A. (Industrial Psychology) , The object of this study is to explore the first-time work experiences of industrial psychologists. This phenomenon occurs during the entry phase of one’s career life cycle, and is associated with a reality shock, role transitions and socialisation. Ten participants were interviewed by making use of the Repertory Grid Technique to discover their mental models and personal constructs, which they created through their experiences. This information was interpreted from an interpretivist stance by using a case study and modernistic qualitative approach. Seven main themes were identified from the participant’s experiences. Four of these were considered to be enhancing and three were limiting. The three limiting themes that were regarded as negative relationships that were formed were the lack of knowledge of the industrial psychology profession, negative relationships formed and unmet expectations. The four enhancing themes were professional development, personal development, identifying the role of the industrial psychologist and identifying the value of the industrial psychologist. Recommendations were made on how to alleviate the negative experiences and a contracting model and industrial psychology career entry model were formed.
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Gesonde interpersoonlike verhoudinge as essensie van skoolbestuur
- Authors: Kruger, Andries Josephus
- Date: 2014-05-26
- Subjects: School management and organization , Interpersonal relations
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11182 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10776
- Description: M.Ed. (Educational Management) , As the leader of a group of teachers, the principal of a school has a managerial task to perform. This would include the creation of an educational environment wherein effective teaching and learning can take place. Many of the principal's managerial functions are described in the literature, but the ideal school climate is not the result of purely organizational, administrative and supervisory management. Harmonious interpersonal relations are just as important. Meaningful education in schools can only take place if a congenial relationship between principal and staff exists. Where the principal and staff of a school are interdependent upon each other, sound relationships are essential. The principal should thus practice his style of management and leadership so as not to offend his staff. This would include characteristics such as empathy, respect, warmth and to be explicit in his manner. Furthermore, the personal characteristics of the principal as well as effective communication and motivation can promote job satisfaction and influence the creation and maintenance of interpersonal relations. Practice shows indisputable evidence that the importance of good personal relationships is of great importance in a people-oriented enterprise such as a school. Principals should thus also be sure to maintain a healthy balance between their people- and task orientated styles of management. The handling of conflict should take place in a manner which is not detrimental to the processes of teaching and learning. Conflict should therefore not be seen as only having a negative influence.
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- Authors: Kruger, Andries Josephus
- Date: 2014-05-26
- Subjects: School management and organization , Interpersonal relations
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11182 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10776
- Description: M.Ed. (Educational Management) , As the leader of a group of teachers, the principal of a school has a managerial task to perform. This would include the creation of an educational environment wherein effective teaching and learning can take place. Many of the principal's managerial functions are described in the literature, but the ideal school climate is not the result of purely organizational, administrative and supervisory management. Harmonious interpersonal relations are just as important. Meaningful education in schools can only take place if a congenial relationship between principal and staff exists. Where the principal and staff of a school are interdependent upon each other, sound relationships are essential. The principal should thus practice his style of management and leadership so as not to offend his staff. This would include characteristics such as empathy, respect, warmth and to be explicit in his manner. Furthermore, the personal characteristics of the principal as well as effective communication and motivation can promote job satisfaction and influence the creation and maintenance of interpersonal relations. Practice shows indisputable evidence that the importance of good personal relationships is of great importance in a people-oriented enterprise such as a school. Principals should thus also be sure to maintain a healthy balance between their people- and task orientated styles of management. The handling of conflict should take place in a manner which is not detrimental to the processes of teaching and learning. Conflict should therefore not be seen as only having a negative influence.
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Guidelines for maintaining friendships as an integral part of facilitating mental health in the community
- Authors: Grobbelaar, Laetitia
- Date: 2010-03-17T06:08:56Z
- Subjects: Friendship , Interpersonal relations , Psychiatric nurses
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:6688 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3091
- Description: M.Cur. , People are created for relationships. To be alive is to reach out to others. Initiating, developing and maintaining committed relationships are the most important and often the most underestimated activities in people’s lives (Johnson, 2006:2). Throughout a person’s whole life, relationships are the core of his or her existence. People are conceived within relationships, are born into relationships and live their lives within relationships. People are dependent on other people for the realisation of life itself, for survival, for aid and comfort, for love and education necessary for healthy development, for fun, excitement and fulfilment. People’s relationships with others form the context for all other aspects of their lives (Johnson, 2006:3). Relationships play a significant role in a person’s mental health. They also help to form a person’s support system that helps a person deal with life’s difficulties and trauma (Duck, 1999:1). During interaction with clients admitted at a private Psychiatric clinic where the researcher worked as a Psychiatric Nurse, the following were observed: the clients’ responses concerning their support system would be non-existing, or a spouse or a relative, such as a sister and in rare occasions a friend. Some of the clients would also be working through the loss of a friendship or some would complain that they did not have friendship relationships anymore. Bearing in mind the significance of friendship relationships in relation to mental health and the observations made in practice, the researcher identified that the loss or absence of a friendship can lead to poor mental health. The research questions asked were: How can friendships be maintained and what guidelines can be described to assist individuals to maintain friendships? The purpose of this study is to explore and describe what people with existing friendships do to maintain their friendships, and as a result of the findings, describe guidelines for the Psychiatric Nurse to assist individuals to maintain friendships. A qualitative research design, which is explorative, descriptive and contextual in nature, was followed (Brink, 1999:125). The research took place in two phases. In phase one the researcher explored and described what people with existing friendships do to maintain their friendships. In phase two the results of phase one were utilised to describe guidelines for the Psychiatric Nurse to assist individuals to maintain friendships in order to facilitate their mental health. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews using the Appreciative Inquiry approach (Watkins & Mohr, 2001:4). Interviews were conducted with eight participants who met the inclusive sampling criteria and who were purposively selected. Consent was obtained from the participants. Firstly, a pilot study was done with one of the participants in order to assess the strong and weak points of the research, and to make changes where necessary; thereafter the rest of the participants were interviewed. The researcher and an independent coder analysed the data using the descriptive analysis technique by Tesch (Creswell, 1994:155 – 156). A consensus discussion on the research findings was held between the researcher and the independent coder. Trustworthiness was insured by using strategies of credibility, transferability, dependability and confirmability (Guba & Lincoln, 1985:289). The results showed what people with existing friendships do to maintain these friendships. Significant features were identified in these friendships that are being maintained and these features are as follows. The friendship provides support. The friendship provides relaxation. The friendship portrays effective communication. The friendship portrays effective time investment. The friendship portrays commitment. The friendship is ongoing and if it has not yet reached maturity, it provides an opportunity for growth and development. From these results guidelines were described for the Psychiatric Nurse to assist individuals to maintain friendships in order to facilitate their mental health. Recommendations were made regarding the application of the results of the study in nursing research and Psychiatric Nursing practice. It was concluded that the research questions were answered, the research objectives were reached and the problem statement was supported.
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- Authors: Grobbelaar, Laetitia
- Date: 2010-03-17T06:08:56Z
- Subjects: Friendship , Interpersonal relations , Psychiatric nurses
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:6688 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3091
- Description: M.Cur. , People are created for relationships. To be alive is to reach out to others. Initiating, developing and maintaining committed relationships are the most important and often the most underestimated activities in people’s lives (Johnson, 2006:2). Throughout a person’s whole life, relationships are the core of his or her existence. People are conceived within relationships, are born into relationships and live their lives within relationships. People are dependent on other people for the realisation of life itself, for survival, for aid and comfort, for love and education necessary for healthy development, for fun, excitement and fulfilment. People’s relationships with others form the context for all other aspects of their lives (Johnson, 2006:3). Relationships play a significant role in a person’s mental health. They also help to form a person’s support system that helps a person deal with life’s difficulties and trauma (Duck, 1999:1). During interaction with clients admitted at a private Psychiatric clinic where the researcher worked as a Psychiatric Nurse, the following were observed: the clients’ responses concerning their support system would be non-existing, or a spouse or a relative, such as a sister and in rare occasions a friend. Some of the clients would also be working through the loss of a friendship or some would complain that they did not have friendship relationships anymore. Bearing in mind the significance of friendship relationships in relation to mental health and the observations made in practice, the researcher identified that the loss or absence of a friendship can lead to poor mental health. The research questions asked were: How can friendships be maintained and what guidelines can be described to assist individuals to maintain friendships? The purpose of this study is to explore and describe what people with existing friendships do to maintain their friendships, and as a result of the findings, describe guidelines for the Psychiatric Nurse to assist individuals to maintain friendships. A qualitative research design, which is explorative, descriptive and contextual in nature, was followed (Brink, 1999:125). The research took place in two phases. In phase one the researcher explored and described what people with existing friendships do to maintain their friendships. In phase two the results of phase one were utilised to describe guidelines for the Psychiatric Nurse to assist individuals to maintain friendships in order to facilitate their mental health. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews using the Appreciative Inquiry approach (Watkins & Mohr, 2001:4). Interviews were conducted with eight participants who met the inclusive sampling criteria and who were purposively selected. Consent was obtained from the participants. Firstly, a pilot study was done with one of the participants in order to assess the strong and weak points of the research, and to make changes where necessary; thereafter the rest of the participants were interviewed. The researcher and an independent coder analysed the data using the descriptive analysis technique by Tesch (Creswell, 1994:155 – 156). A consensus discussion on the research findings was held between the researcher and the independent coder. Trustworthiness was insured by using strategies of credibility, transferability, dependability and confirmability (Guba & Lincoln, 1985:289). The results showed what people with existing friendships do to maintain these friendships. Significant features were identified in these friendships that are being maintained and these features are as follows. The friendship provides support. The friendship provides relaxation. The friendship portrays effective communication. The friendship portrays effective time investment. The friendship portrays commitment. The friendship is ongoing and if it has not yet reached maturity, it provides an opportunity for growth and development. From these results guidelines were described for the Psychiatric Nurse to assist individuals to maintain friendships in order to facilitate their mental health. Recommendations were made regarding the application of the results of the study in nursing research and Psychiatric Nursing practice. It was concluded that the research questions were answered, the research objectives were reached and the problem statement was supported.
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Indikatore vir huwelikstevredenheid met die oog op die bevordering van huweliksverhoudings
- Authors: Naude, Annemarie
- Date: 2015-03-02
- Subjects: Communication in marriage , Domestic relations , Interpersonal relations
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13406 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13415
- Description: Francisco- La Grange, F.H., Prof. , Despite the high divorce rate in South Africa marriage is still a sought after social institution and many potential couples have high expectations upon entering marriage. The continuation of marriage rather than its breakdown awakes the special interest of the candidate. She reasons that marital satisfaction is a significant determinant in the continuation of a marriage and she is keen to identify some indicators of marital satisfaction. She furthermore envisages strategies in social work intervention by means of which the public could be sensitized to marital satisfaction. Methodology In this essay research is in essence explorative, particularly in the sense that it is an attempt to initiate a new conseptualization of a phenomenon. The following methodology was used: A literature study exploring the nature of the marriage relationship; characteristics which indicate marital satisfaction and the philosophy and methodology of research. Consultation with specialists in the field of marital relationships and marriage counselling. The research enabled the candidate to identify the following indicators: Constructive communication between the spouses. Skilled handling of conflict. Characteristics of the spouses. A relatively compatible value system. Sexual fulfilment. Socio-economic security. Premarital factors. The influence of children.
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- Authors: Naude, Annemarie
- Date: 2015-03-02
- Subjects: Communication in marriage , Domestic relations , Interpersonal relations
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13406 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13415
- Description: Francisco- La Grange, F.H., Prof. , Despite the high divorce rate in South Africa marriage is still a sought after social institution and many potential couples have high expectations upon entering marriage. The continuation of marriage rather than its breakdown awakes the special interest of the candidate. She reasons that marital satisfaction is a significant determinant in the continuation of a marriage and she is keen to identify some indicators of marital satisfaction. She furthermore envisages strategies in social work intervention by means of which the public could be sensitized to marital satisfaction. Methodology In this essay research is in essence explorative, particularly in the sense that it is an attempt to initiate a new conseptualization of a phenomenon. The following methodology was used: A literature study exploring the nature of the marriage relationship; characteristics which indicate marital satisfaction and the philosophy and methodology of research. Consultation with specialists in the field of marital relationships and marriage counselling. The research enabled the candidate to identify the following indicators: Constructive communication between the spouses. Skilled handling of conflict. Characteristics of the spouses. A relatively compatible value system. Sexual fulfilment. Socio-economic security. Premarital factors. The influence of children.
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Interpersonal forgiveness: a psychological literature exploration
- Authors: Maboea, Dimakatso
- Date: 2008-11-06T07:25:16Z
- Subjects: Forgiveness , Interpersonal relations , Mental health
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14597 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1518
- Description: M.A. , Interpersonal forgiveness has been a topic of philosophical and theological inquiry for millennia (Enright, Gassin & Wu, 1992; McCullough, Sandage & Worthington, 1997). Despite the centrality of interpersonal forgiveness to the theology and piety of the great Western monotheistic traditions, it has failed to attract the attention of scientific inquiry within the field of psychology. The study of constructs associated with morality or concepts associated with deep religious roots like forgiveness, was not a domain considered significant by neutrally oriented modernistic researchers. It was not until the last decade that psychologists began to give serious conceptual and empirical attention to the concept of forgiving and seeking forgiveness (Enright & Coyle, 1997; Sandage & Worthington, 1997). Psychological scholarship on interpersonal forgiveness has increased during the last ten years and it is beginning to be recognized as a social psychological phenomenon (McCullough & Worthington, 1999). Psychological well-being is another concept that has recently started to flourish because pathogenesis rather than salutogenesis has been the main focus of many modernist practitioners. Unlike forgiveness, psychological well-being was introduced by modernist practitioners in the clinical literature. While many practices within modernistic psychology focused on pathology, proponents of humanistic psychology such as Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers have encouraged and supported a paradigm shift from pathology to well-being and healthy functioning. Recent literature has linked the two dimensions of interpersonal forgiveness, namely expressing forgiveness and seeking forgiveness, with enhanced psychological well-being. Some of the studies investigated have associated willingness to forgive with a reduction in anxiety, depression, anger, bitterness and resentment as well as enhanced self-esteem and optimism for the future. Some scholars have (Worthington Jr, Kurusu, Collins, Jack, Ripley, & Baler. 2000; Freeedman & Enright, 1996) demonstrated a positive correlation between willingness to forgive and enhanced psychological well-being. Some studies (Kaminer, Stein, Mbanga & Zungu-Dirwayi, 2001; Maltby, Macaskill & Day, 2001; Mauger, Perry, Freeman, Grove, McBride & McKinney, 1992) have shown that failure to forgive others shared significant positive relationships with increased depression, post traumatic stress disorder, psychotic symptoms and social Imagining oneself seeking forgiveness also carries a range of positive emotional benefits. Although interpersonal forgiveness literature has gained momentum overseas, very little empirical attention has been given to this concept in South Africa. The aim of this exploratory study is to examine the existing literature in order to investigate how past scholars established the positive relationship between the two dimensions of interpersonal forgiveness and improvement in psychological well-being. It is hoped that this type of exploration, i.e. the literature review search, would also generate hypotheses that could direct future research in South Africa. Some of the findings of this literature review study are: • Scholars who established the relationship between forgiving and improved psychological well-being and those who showed the link between seeking forgiveness and enhanced psychological well-being used different approaches to arrive at their findings. • Quantitative methodologies were employed by researchers who established the link between forgiving and psychological well-being and seeking forgiveness and psychological well-being. • Psychometric tests (forgiveness scales and other scales used to measure psychological well-being) were the main instruments used for purposes of collecting data by researchers who established the link between forgiving and psychological well-being and seeking forgiveness and psychological well-being. • Although all the studies articulated the link between interpersonal forgiveness and psychological well-being, none of them defined psychological well-being. Psychometric instruments used to measure psychological well-being were different to psychological well-being instruments used by the fourth psychology (Positive Psychology) researchers. In the studies gathered for analysis by this literature review study, symptomatology scales were used to assess the level of psychological well-being. This exploratory literature review study concluded that interpersonal forgiveness is a relevant and worthwhile research area for pursuit in South Africa.
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- Authors: Maboea, Dimakatso
- Date: 2008-11-06T07:25:16Z
- Subjects: Forgiveness , Interpersonal relations , Mental health
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14597 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1518
- Description: M.A. , Interpersonal forgiveness has been a topic of philosophical and theological inquiry for millennia (Enright, Gassin & Wu, 1992; McCullough, Sandage & Worthington, 1997). Despite the centrality of interpersonal forgiveness to the theology and piety of the great Western monotheistic traditions, it has failed to attract the attention of scientific inquiry within the field of psychology. The study of constructs associated with morality or concepts associated with deep religious roots like forgiveness, was not a domain considered significant by neutrally oriented modernistic researchers. It was not until the last decade that psychologists began to give serious conceptual and empirical attention to the concept of forgiving and seeking forgiveness (Enright & Coyle, 1997; Sandage & Worthington, 1997). Psychological scholarship on interpersonal forgiveness has increased during the last ten years and it is beginning to be recognized as a social psychological phenomenon (McCullough & Worthington, 1999). Psychological well-being is another concept that has recently started to flourish because pathogenesis rather than salutogenesis has been the main focus of many modernist practitioners. Unlike forgiveness, psychological well-being was introduced by modernist practitioners in the clinical literature. While many practices within modernistic psychology focused on pathology, proponents of humanistic psychology such as Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers have encouraged and supported a paradigm shift from pathology to well-being and healthy functioning. Recent literature has linked the two dimensions of interpersonal forgiveness, namely expressing forgiveness and seeking forgiveness, with enhanced psychological well-being. Some of the studies investigated have associated willingness to forgive with a reduction in anxiety, depression, anger, bitterness and resentment as well as enhanced self-esteem and optimism for the future. Some scholars have (Worthington Jr, Kurusu, Collins, Jack, Ripley, & Baler. 2000; Freeedman & Enright, 1996) demonstrated a positive correlation between willingness to forgive and enhanced psychological well-being. Some studies (Kaminer, Stein, Mbanga & Zungu-Dirwayi, 2001; Maltby, Macaskill & Day, 2001; Mauger, Perry, Freeman, Grove, McBride & McKinney, 1992) have shown that failure to forgive others shared significant positive relationships with increased depression, post traumatic stress disorder, psychotic symptoms and social Imagining oneself seeking forgiveness also carries a range of positive emotional benefits. Although interpersonal forgiveness literature has gained momentum overseas, very little empirical attention has been given to this concept in South Africa. The aim of this exploratory study is to examine the existing literature in order to investigate how past scholars established the positive relationship between the two dimensions of interpersonal forgiveness and improvement in psychological well-being. It is hoped that this type of exploration, i.e. the literature review search, would also generate hypotheses that could direct future research in South Africa. Some of the findings of this literature review study are: • Scholars who established the relationship between forgiving and improved psychological well-being and those who showed the link between seeking forgiveness and enhanced psychological well-being used different approaches to arrive at their findings. • Quantitative methodologies were employed by researchers who established the link between forgiving and psychological well-being and seeking forgiveness and psychological well-being. • Psychometric tests (forgiveness scales and other scales used to measure psychological well-being) were the main instruments used for purposes of collecting data by researchers who established the link between forgiving and psychological well-being and seeking forgiveness and psychological well-being. • Although all the studies articulated the link between interpersonal forgiveness and psychological well-being, none of them defined psychological well-being. Psychometric instruments used to measure psychological well-being were different to psychological well-being instruments used by the fourth psychology (Positive Psychology) researchers. In the studies gathered for analysis by this literature review study, symptomatology scales were used to assess the level of psychological well-being. This exploratory literature review study concluded that interpersonal forgiveness is a relevant and worthwhile research area for pursuit in South Africa.
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Lovestyles and marital satisfaction
- Authors: Rudnick, Hilton
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: Love , Love - Psychological aspects , Intimacy (Psychology) , Interpersonal communication , Interpersonal relations , Marriage - Psychological aspects , Man-woman relationships
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9196 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5647
- Description: M.A. , Of late there has been an accelerated impetus in the study of marriage and its associated issues. A veritable deluge of research articles are regularly devoted to the topic, for example Hatfield and Sprecher (1986); Fincham and Bradbury (1987); Dion and Dion (1993); Kamo (1993). There has also been some recent South African research on marriage and mate selection, particularly Crous and Pretorius (1994). New books appear with striking regularity while instruments to measure aspects of relationships are readily available. These include Hendrick and Hendrick's Love Attitude Scale, Spanier's Dyadic Adjustment Scale, and Rubin's Love Scale (Tzeng, 1993). Relationships, love and marriage are becoming increasingly measurable and as more questions become answered, researchers are able to unravel some of the complexity within the field. Adams (1988) looks back at fifty years of family research to discover that it has become increasingly scientific despite dealing with so-called "soft" variables like adjustment and attitudes. When even more elusive constructs like satisfaction, contentment and love are introduced, social scientists find that the terrain might be uncomfortably abstract. However, it is anticipated that as this domain, once only the estate of poets and philosophers becomes steadily more understood, it will bear fruit by answering questions which can then be profitably applied in many couplecounselling situations. The concepts of mate selection, marriage and familial stability are at the heart of societal functioning. There are a myriad of variables that impact on these constructs, as is evident from Surra's (1990) decade review. Recent research has shed some light, albeit theoretical, on the reasons why two people form a marital dyad. Social scientists are thus slowly building a solid mass of knowledge relating to the entire process of how and why a couple eventually exist. This goes hand in hand with contemporary urgency, for the accelerating forces of career, sociological, psychological and economic pressures play havoc with older traditional values of stability and permanence in all these domains. Soaring divorce rates are only one symptom of couples and individuals buckling under these tremendous pressures. Clearly, whatever can be done to better understand the choices individuals make in forming marital dyads, can only be regarded as useful information. In the South African context, this type of research is similarly required. With the wealth of family and marriage research being done abroad, it is important to know if this information applies to South African couples. Thus the primary motivation for the study is to better understand the way South Africans love. Lee's (1976) treatise is widely accepted as a valuable model of love. To date no work appears to have been done using this model in South Africa. The aims of this study thus are: To determine if there is any relationship between the various lovestyles and marital satisfaction for a South African sample. To examine several contemporary models of love.
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- Authors: Rudnick, Hilton
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: Love , Love - Psychological aspects , Intimacy (Psychology) , Interpersonal communication , Interpersonal relations , Marriage - Psychological aspects , Man-woman relationships
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9196 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5647
- Description: M.A. , Of late there has been an accelerated impetus in the study of marriage and its associated issues. A veritable deluge of research articles are regularly devoted to the topic, for example Hatfield and Sprecher (1986); Fincham and Bradbury (1987); Dion and Dion (1993); Kamo (1993). There has also been some recent South African research on marriage and mate selection, particularly Crous and Pretorius (1994). New books appear with striking regularity while instruments to measure aspects of relationships are readily available. These include Hendrick and Hendrick's Love Attitude Scale, Spanier's Dyadic Adjustment Scale, and Rubin's Love Scale (Tzeng, 1993). Relationships, love and marriage are becoming increasingly measurable and as more questions become answered, researchers are able to unravel some of the complexity within the field. Adams (1988) looks back at fifty years of family research to discover that it has become increasingly scientific despite dealing with so-called "soft" variables like adjustment and attitudes. When even more elusive constructs like satisfaction, contentment and love are introduced, social scientists find that the terrain might be uncomfortably abstract. However, it is anticipated that as this domain, once only the estate of poets and philosophers becomes steadily more understood, it will bear fruit by answering questions which can then be profitably applied in many couplecounselling situations. The concepts of mate selection, marriage and familial stability are at the heart of societal functioning. There are a myriad of variables that impact on these constructs, as is evident from Surra's (1990) decade review. Recent research has shed some light, albeit theoretical, on the reasons why two people form a marital dyad. Social scientists are thus slowly building a solid mass of knowledge relating to the entire process of how and why a couple eventually exist. This goes hand in hand with contemporary urgency, for the accelerating forces of career, sociological, psychological and economic pressures play havoc with older traditional values of stability and permanence in all these domains. Soaring divorce rates are only one symptom of couples and individuals buckling under these tremendous pressures. Clearly, whatever can be done to better understand the choices individuals make in forming marital dyads, can only be regarded as useful information. In the South African context, this type of research is similarly required. With the wealth of family and marriage research being done abroad, it is important to know if this information applies to South African couples. Thus the primary motivation for the study is to better understand the way South Africans love. Lee's (1976) treatise is widely accepted as a valuable model of love. To date no work appears to have been done using this model in South Africa. The aims of this study thus are: To determine if there is any relationship between the various lovestyles and marital satisfaction for a South African sample. To examine several contemporary models of love.
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Masculinity, respectability and divergence among migrant informal traders in Johannesburg
- Authors: Igbanoi, Osikhena Leo
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Immigrants , Masculinity , Interpersonal relations
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/296712 , uj:32331
- Description: Abstract: Although migrant masculinities exhibit diverse forms of solidarities in host countries, existing masculinity-migration studies have not duly accounted for how their exercise of agency associated with the construction of masculine respectability results in migrant-migrant contestations among them. This study fills in this gap by interrogating the masculine relationships among African men in Johannesburg. Employing qualitative in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, data was collected from 20 young, male migrants from four African countries - Ghana, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia – across 4 informal business sites in Johannesburg over a period of 6 months. This information was subsequently thematically analysed using Creswell’s (2009) six-step data analysis approach. Findings reveal that in their articulations of masculine respectability, the migrant men create and co-create each other in the social fields that they inhabit through gendered agency. Sometimes such enactments of masculinity are material they construct and reconstruct themselves materially, for instance, as providers and heads of households. At other times, the men turn to other social means to construct self-esteem, including employing past and present cultural and symbolic social resources like educational attainment, age, legal status in South Africa, etc. In the relational contexts that the bodies of the men interact, they mobilise individual and collective agencies to forge useful relationships and solidarities. Yet, these are mostly instrumental in nature thus tend to be frequently disrupted by individual and group senses of respectability that result in tensions among them. The manifest outcomes include verbal and physical contestations and co-constructions, which sometimes are also violent in nature. These, then, lead the men to make calculated decisions to engage minimally with each other while maintaining strategic solidarities. The thesis adds a significant voice to studies on migrant masculinities by interrogating the complex realities and relationships that migrant men are embedded in within host contexts. Ultimately, it presents a critical perspective of masculinitymigration literature that is largely fixated on xenophobia discourses, which tend to locate migrant men as victims during the migratory process. , D.Litt. et Phil. (Sociology)
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- Authors: Igbanoi, Osikhena Leo
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Immigrants , Masculinity , Interpersonal relations
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/296712 , uj:32331
- Description: Abstract: Although migrant masculinities exhibit diverse forms of solidarities in host countries, existing masculinity-migration studies have not duly accounted for how their exercise of agency associated with the construction of masculine respectability results in migrant-migrant contestations among them. This study fills in this gap by interrogating the masculine relationships among African men in Johannesburg. Employing qualitative in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, data was collected from 20 young, male migrants from four African countries - Ghana, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia – across 4 informal business sites in Johannesburg over a period of 6 months. This information was subsequently thematically analysed using Creswell’s (2009) six-step data analysis approach. Findings reveal that in their articulations of masculine respectability, the migrant men create and co-create each other in the social fields that they inhabit through gendered agency. Sometimes such enactments of masculinity are material they construct and reconstruct themselves materially, for instance, as providers and heads of households. At other times, the men turn to other social means to construct self-esteem, including employing past and present cultural and symbolic social resources like educational attainment, age, legal status in South Africa, etc. In the relational contexts that the bodies of the men interact, they mobilise individual and collective agencies to forge useful relationships and solidarities. Yet, these are mostly instrumental in nature thus tend to be frequently disrupted by individual and group senses of respectability that result in tensions among them. The manifest outcomes include verbal and physical contestations and co-constructions, which sometimes are also violent in nature. These, then, lead the men to make calculated decisions to engage minimally with each other while maintaining strategic solidarities. The thesis adds a significant voice to studies on migrant masculinities by interrogating the complex realities and relationships that migrant men are embedded in within host contexts. Ultimately, it presents a critical perspective of masculinitymigration literature that is largely fixated on xenophobia discourses, which tend to locate migrant men as victims during the migratory process. , D.Litt. et Phil. (Sociology)
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Menseverhoudinge as bestuursessensie vir personeelontwikkeling
- Fourie, Jacob Andries Cornelis
- Authors: Fourie, Jacob Andries Cornelis
- Date: 2014-07-28
- Subjects: School personnel management , Teacher-principal relationships , Interpersonal relations
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11860 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11591
- Description: M.Ed. , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Fourie, Jacob Andries Cornelis
- Date: 2014-07-28
- Subjects: School personnel management , Teacher-principal relationships , Interpersonal relations
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11860 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11591
- Description: M.Ed. , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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Natural scientific paradigms and the management of psychological differences : an exploratory study
- Bowery, Patricia Anke Margit
- Authors: Bowery, Patricia Anke Margit
- Date: 2012-09-05
- Subjects: Human beings - Psychology , Perception - Psychological aspects , Human behaviour - Psychological aspects , Interpersonal relations , Individual differences , Difference (Psychology) , Consciousness , Differentiation (Developmental psychology) , Paradigms (Social sciences) , Quantum theory
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3584 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6966
- Description: D.Litt. et Phil. , The aim of this investigation is to provide support to the growing evidence that people's paradigms directly influence the way differences are managed. Adherence to the old or Newtonian model has seemingly led to a restricted ability to deal with differences. Adherence to the new or quantum model, on the other hand, appears to facilitate not only the understanding of why there are so many differences and why they should be "celebrated" (topic of the American Counselling Association's 1995 Conference, Denver), but also encourages people to freely and nonjudgementally acknowledge, explore and integrate these differences. As a first step toward achieving this aim, a review of the literature regarding the existence of differences, the perceived causes of differences, and the perceived ways of managing differences in interpersonal relationship up to the present time will be provided. Secondly, the importance of paradigms in general, and of the natural scientific paradigms in particular, will be illustrated. Concepts of Newtonian and quantum physics that are considered relevant to the investigation will be described under this heading. Thirdly, the rationale of the exploratory, or qualitative study will be outlined. Fourthly, a chapter linking the natural scientific paradigms . to the discipline of psychology will be presented. Psychological analogies of Newtonian and quantum concepts will be put forward as well as examples of Newtonian and quantum psychology. Finally, implications of the described and discussed findings of Newtonian and quantum physics on the management of psychological differences will be explored, so that the 'celebration' and integration of differences can, indeed, be promoted.
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- Authors: Bowery, Patricia Anke Margit
- Date: 2012-09-05
- Subjects: Human beings - Psychology , Perception - Psychological aspects , Human behaviour - Psychological aspects , Interpersonal relations , Individual differences , Difference (Psychology) , Consciousness , Differentiation (Developmental psychology) , Paradigms (Social sciences) , Quantum theory
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3584 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6966
- Description: D.Litt. et Phil. , The aim of this investigation is to provide support to the growing evidence that people's paradigms directly influence the way differences are managed. Adherence to the old or Newtonian model has seemingly led to a restricted ability to deal with differences. Adherence to the new or quantum model, on the other hand, appears to facilitate not only the understanding of why there are so many differences and why they should be "celebrated" (topic of the American Counselling Association's 1995 Conference, Denver), but also encourages people to freely and nonjudgementally acknowledge, explore and integrate these differences. As a first step toward achieving this aim, a review of the literature regarding the existence of differences, the perceived causes of differences, and the perceived ways of managing differences in interpersonal relationship up to the present time will be provided. Secondly, the importance of paradigms in general, and of the natural scientific paradigms in particular, will be illustrated. Concepts of Newtonian and quantum physics that are considered relevant to the investigation will be described under this heading. Thirdly, the rationale of the exploratory, or qualitative study will be outlined. Fourthly, a chapter linking the natural scientific paradigms . to the discipline of psychology will be presented. Psychological analogies of Newtonian and quantum concepts will be put forward as well as examples of Newtonian and quantum psychology. Finally, implications of the described and discussed findings of Newtonian and quantum physics on the management of psychological differences will be explored, so that the 'celebration' and integration of differences can, indeed, be promoted.
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Object relations theraphy and interpersonal therapy : a comparison
- Authors: Rabinowitz-Symon, Lynn Ruth
- Date: 2014-04-14
- Subjects: Object relations (Psychoanalysis) , Interpersonal relations , Psychoanalysis
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10653 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10171
- Description: M.A. (Clinical Psychology) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Rabinowitz-Symon, Lynn Ruth
- Date: 2014-04-14
- Subjects: Object relations (Psychoanalysis) , Interpersonal relations , Psychoanalysis
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10653 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10171
- Description: M.A. (Clinical Psychology) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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Ontwikkelingstendense in die opvoedingsverhouding
- Du Plessis, Jan Abraham Grobler
- Authors: Du Plessis, Jan Abraham Grobler
- Date: 2015-09-15
- Subjects: Parent and child , Adolescence , Authority , Interpersonal relations , Expectation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14098 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14531
- Description: D.Ed. , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Du Plessis, Jan Abraham Grobler
- Date: 2015-09-15
- Subjects: Parent and child , Adolescence , Authority , Interpersonal relations , Expectation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14098 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14531
- Description: D.Ed. , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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