Self-transcendence as the highest form of self- actualisation : a personal and professional leadership perspective
- Du Toit, Christina Susanna Magdalena
- Authors: Du Toit, Christina Susanna Magdalena
- Date: 2012-02-06
- Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology) , Transcendence (Philosophy) , Leadership
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1986 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4341
- Description: M.Phil. , The hypothesis of the research essay was that people experience a lack of meaning or purpose in their lives. The general aim of this research essay was to define why self-transcendence is an important component in a balanced person's life and how it can contribute to adding meaning to a person's life. The contribution of Personal and Professional Leadership to the development and/or improvement of self-transcendence, was also investigated. The research methodology used in the research essay includes hermeneutic and descriptive strategies. The research methods that were used include a word and concept analysis, in order to clarify concepts central to the title of the research essay. A literature study was also conducted, to clarify self-transcendence from the perspective of various philosophers and their theories, within an existential and Personal and Professional Leadership paradigm. The following were important findings of the research essay: • Self-transcendence refers to the desire within a person to give more of himself to others. This will not only have an influence on the legacy that he leaves behind, but also on his own perceptions, self-awareness and potential platform. • The key elements of self-transcendence are: the ability to make a free choice with one's own free will, self-awareness, true north values, selfactualisation; and to have service-orientated relationships with others. • Self-transcendence plays a very important role in a person's life, by influencing a person's quality of life, legacy and ultimately the meaning of his life. • Personal and Professional Leadership plays a very important role in improving and developing self-transcendence, by creating an awareness of the continuous growth process towards enhancing selftranscendence. This could assist a person in becoming more proactive, by wanting to become more self-transcendent. • Servant Leadership can play an important role in self-transcendence. • Self-transcendence can enable a person to gain greater control over his life, which in turn will create a sense of meaning. • Self-transcendence can give a person a sense of belonging and purpose in his life, and also give a feeling that after his death, a part of him will continue to live on. • The research essay concludes by indicating that self-transcendence can, therefore, play a very important role in giving meaning to a person's life.
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- Authors: Du Toit, Christina Susanna Magdalena
- Date: 2012-02-06
- Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology) , Transcendence (Philosophy) , Leadership
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1986 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4341
- Description: M.Phil. , The hypothesis of the research essay was that people experience a lack of meaning or purpose in their lives. The general aim of this research essay was to define why self-transcendence is an important component in a balanced person's life and how it can contribute to adding meaning to a person's life. The contribution of Personal and Professional Leadership to the development and/or improvement of self-transcendence, was also investigated. The research methodology used in the research essay includes hermeneutic and descriptive strategies. The research methods that were used include a word and concept analysis, in order to clarify concepts central to the title of the research essay. A literature study was also conducted, to clarify self-transcendence from the perspective of various philosophers and their theories, within an existential and Personal and Professional Leadership paradigm. The following were important findings of the research essay: • Self-transcendence refers to the desire within a person to give more of himself to others. This will not only have an influence on the legacy that he leaves behind, but also on his own perceptions, self-awareness and potential platform. • The key elements of self-transcendence are: the ability to make a free choice with one's own free will, self-awareness, true north values, selfactualisation; and to have service-orientated relationships with others. • Self-transcendence plays a very important role in a person's life, by influencing a person's quality of life, legacy and ultimately the meaning of his life. • Personal and Professional Leadership plays a very important role in improving and developing self-transcendence, by creating an awareness of the continuous growth process towards enhancing selftranscendence. This could assist a person in becoming more proactive, by wanting to become more self-transcendent. • Servant Leadership can play an important role in self-transcendence. • Self-transcendence can enable a person to gain greater control over his life, which in turn will create a sense of meaning. • Self-transcendence can give a person a sense of belonging and purpose in his life, and also give a feeling that after his death, a part of him will continue to live on. • The research essay concludes by indicating that self-transcendence can, therefore, play a very important role in giving meaning to a person's life.
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Identity rebuilding for a woman living in an expatriate situation : an auto-ethnographic study
- Authors: Odendaal, Hiltje
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: Leadership in women , Leadership - Psychological aspects , Success in business , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Women - Identity
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9235 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5683
- Description: M.Phil. , The purpose of this research was to answer the following question: Can PPL (personal and professional leadership) in any way provides an explanation for what happens in the life of an expatriate woman and can it contribute to the reconstruction of the life of a woman living in an expatriate situation? In order to answer the research question, the research was divided into two distinguishable parts. In the first part an examination of the loss of identity the expatriate woman experiences was discussed within the context of the PPL (personal and professional leadership) leadership model. The conclusion reached was that the expatriate woman is left vulnerable and disorientated because of the absence of essential and familiar leadership levels, and her own culture and country. Familiar roles and own identity need to be reshaped. In the second part of the research the rebuilding of a new identity was discussed within the context of the PPL (personal- and professional leadership) dimensional model. This model was explored for its potential in assisting the expatriate woman to understand fundamental dimensions in need of being developed in order to find a sense of purpose, meaning and hope in this time of change. The conclusion was that the PPL dimensional model can be successfully utilised in rebuilding the identity. The importance of this model lies in its fundamental belief that human beings are primarily spiritual beings and that this dimension is the source of the need to serve others, to contribute, to "matter", to make a difference and to have a sense of meaning and purpose. This research was concluding to introduce a PPL leadership model within the context of country and culture with a final conclusion that PPL can both assist in understanding what happened to the expatriate woman and in providing a tool for assisting and planning the identity rebuilding process. This was an auto-ethnographic study.
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- Authors: Odendaal, Hiltje
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: Leadership in women , Leadership - Psychological aspects , Success in business , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Women - Identity
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9235 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5683
- Description: M.Phil. , The purpose of this research was to answer the following question: Can PPL (personal and professional leadership) in any way provides an explanation for what happens in the life of an expatriate woman and can it contribute to the reconstruction of the life of a woman living in an expatriate situation? In order to answer the research question, the research was divided into two distinguishable parts. In the first part an examination of the loss of identity the expatriate woman experiences was discussed within the context of the PPL (personal and professional leadership) leadership model. The conclusion reached was that the expatriate woman is left vulnerable and disorientated because of the absence of essential and familiar leadership levels, and her own culture and country. Familiar roles and own identity need to be reshaped. In the second part of the research the rebuilding of a new identity was discussed within the context of the PPL (personal- and professional leadership) dimensional model. This model was explored for its potential in assisting the expatriate woman to understand fundamental dimensions in need of being developed in order to find a sense of purpose, meaning and hope in this time of change. The conclusion was that the PPL dimensional model can be successfully utilised in rebuilding the identity. The importance of this model lies in its fundamental belief that human beings are primarily spiritual beings and that this dimension is the source of the need to serve others, to contribute, to "matter", to make a difference and to have a sense of meaning and purpose. This research was concluding to introduce a PPL leadership model within the context of country and culture with a final conclusion that PPL can both assist in understanding what happened to the expatriate woman and in providing a tool for assisting and planning the identity rebuilding process. This was an auto-ethnographic study.
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A narrative reading of a female adolescent's process of self construction
- Authors: Michalson, Lisa
- Date: 2012-09-05
- Subjects: Teenage girls -- Education , Adolescent psychology , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3605 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6985
- Description: M.Ed. , South African psychologists have been called upon to question the appropriateness of the theories and methodologies employed to frame their experiences and inquiries. This study offers an alternate theoretical orientation to traditional Western modernist thought with regard to the development of human identity. A narrative understanding of self is presented as such an alternative. The research aim and its consequent methodology evolved from the understanding that knowledge is socially constructed and that there are many valid ways of thinking about and working with persons. To present a narrative interpretation of a female adolescent's self, based on her life story as it emerged within the context of narrative therapy, is the research purpose. That self can be viewed as narrative, comprises the central thesis of this work. This study supports the contention that narrative is fundamental in the presentation, preservation and transformation of personal identity
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- Authors: Michalson, Lisa
- Date: 2012-09-05
- Subjects: Teenage girls -- Education , Adolescent psychology , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3605 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6985
- Description: M.Ed. , South African psychologists have been called upon to question the appropriateness of the theories and methodologies employed to frame their experiences and inquiries. This study offers an alternate theoretical orientation to traditional Western modernist thought with regard to the development of human identity. A narrative understanding of self is presented as such an alternative. The research aim and its consequent methodology evolved from the understanding that knowledge is socially constructed and that there are many valid ways of thinking about and working with persons. To present a narrative interpretation of a female adolescent's self, based on her life story as it emerged within the context of narrative therapy, is the research purpose. That self can be viewed as narrative, comprises the central thesis of this work. This study supports the contention that narrative is fundamental in the presentation, preservation and transformation of personal identity
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Through the looking glass: the development of self-of-therapist in educational psychology master's degree therapy training
- Authors: Cumming, Clayton
- Date: 2008-05-15T11:53:59Z
- Subjects: Educational psychology study and teaching , Training psychologists , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/363329 , uj:7279 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/396
- Description: As an introduction to the style and format of this research report, I feel that a foreword would serve useful to the reader. The name of the research, the development of self of therapist in therapy training was carefully considered to represent the feel of this research report. When one considers a looking glass, better known today as a mirror, a couple of processes happen simultaneously. A mirror provides us with a superficial indication of who we are. The phrase shattered assumptions comes directly from this metaphor; we are whom we see ourselves as. A mirror, to work, needs to provide us with a reflection. For us to be able to develop assumptions about ourselves, we need to see our image reflected within the mirror. For us to look closely at ourselves, to see our hidden flaws and faults, we need to move up close to the mirror, and really look closely and intently into that mirror. And what we see, is no more than a reflection of ourselves- but it is us, the us that others in the world see us as. This research report is an analysis. It is a close inspection into the mirror of the development of self in therapy training, but more than analysis, the artefacts presented in this report, are a mirror. And within that mirror, within this research, a reflection is occurring, a reflection of me, of me on my path to development of self-of-therapist. , Mrs. H. Dunbar-Krige Dr. E. Fritz
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- Authors: Cumming, Clayton
- Date: 2008-05-15T11:53:59Z
- Subjects: Educational psychology study and teaching , Training psychologists , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/363329 , uj:7279 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/396
- Description: As an introduction to the style and format of this research report, I feel that a foreword would serve useful to the reader. The name of the research, the development of self of therapist in therapy training was carefully considered to represent the feel of this research report. When one considers a looking glass, better known today as a mirror, a couple of processes happen simultaneously. A mirror provides us with a superficial indication of who we are. The phrase shattered assumptions comes directly from this metaphor; we are whom we see ourselves as. A mirror, to work, needs to provide us with a reflection. For us to be able to develop assumptions about ourselves, we need to see our image reflected within the mirror. For us to look closely at ourselves, to see our hidden flaws and faults, we need to move up close to the mirror, and really look closely and intently into that mirror. And what we see, is no more than a reflection of ourselves- but it is us, the us that others in the world see us as. This research report is an analysis. It is a close inspection into the mirror of the development of self in therapy training, but more than analysis, the artefacts presented in this report, are a mirror. And within that mirror, within this research, a reflection is occurring, a reflection of me, of me on my path to development of self-of-therapist. , Mrs. H. Dunbar-Krige Dr. E. Fritz
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The development and evaluation of a psycho-educational self-enhancement programme
- Authors: Du Toit, Hermanus Anthonie
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Self-realization , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Educational psychology , School improvement programs
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1978 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4334
- Description: D. Ed. (Adolescent Guidance) , An excessive amount of literature is currently available in the field of selfdevelopment. The sale of books, self-help courses, and the attendance of programmes in this regard have reached higher levels than ever before. It is impossible for the average person to assimilate all the available information, and unfortunately most of these learning materials were never verified to prove their results. It is undeniable that a need for self-development and enhancement programmes does exist - it is however necessary that they are evaluated to establish whether they do indeed work, and that they integrate some of the information to cover as broad an area as possible of the intrapersonal sphere of influence, without overloading the individual learner. In this study, a wide-ranging literature study lead to the researcher concluding that most information in the domain of intrapersonal enhancement can be divided into three primary categories. The first category, the Life Script, which is primarily formed during the childhood years and strengthened or altered by adult experiences, includes all the issues, events and endeavors of the individual's life that made him/her what he/she is today. The second category is the Life Plan, which is future-oriented and represents the dreams, desires and ambitions of the person. The final category is the Strategies, and contains the techniques and skills the individual needs to move from category one, the "as is"/Life Script-scenario, to the second category, the "to be"/Life Plan-scenario. Roughly guided by the 80/20 principle the researcher separated the "vital few'' from the "trivial many" and through the reasoning processes of analysis, derivation and synthesis, supplemented by personal experience in the field, generated a new conceptual framework for intrapersonal enhancement. A cyclical model, based on this conceptual framework, is postulated and described in detail, and showed the way for the development and compilation of the "Du Toit Self-Enhancement Programme." This programme is evaluated through research methodology that is qualitative, explorative, descriptive, and contextual in nature. Ten respondents within a corporate environment attended the programme, and their experiences in this regard explored through phenomenological interviews, reflective diaries, and field notes. The data was analysed, coded and categorized, and the results discussed in detail. The results suggested the existence of two main themes regarding the experiences of the respondents. The first theme is the experiences of change initiated by the programme, including all alterations to the established way of doing, thinking or feeling. The second theme is the experience of the utility value of the programme, including all experiences regarding the usefulness and profitability of the programme. From the discussion of the research results it is evident that the programme had a major effect on the individual learners. It can be concluded that the programme achieved its goal, which is, based on a new conceptual framework on intrapersonal development, to teach and facilitate optimal intrapersonal enhancement. The study's ultimate goal has also been achieved, which is the creation of an integrated and unique conceptual framework on intrapersonal behaviour, and the verification of the programme based on it.
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- Authors: Du Toit, Hermanus Anthonie
- Date: 2012
- Subjects: Self-realization , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Educational psychology , School improvement programs
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1978 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4334
- Description: D. Ed. (Adolescent Guidance) , An excessive amount of literature is currently available in the field of selfdevelopment. The sale of books, self-help courses, and the attendance of programmes in this regard have reached higher levels than ever before. It is impossible for the average person to assimilate all the available information, and unfortunately most of these learning materials were never verified to prove their results. It is undeniable that a need for self-development and enhancement programmes does exist - it is however necessary that they are evaluated to establish whether they do indeed work, and that they integrate some of the information to cover as broad an area as possible of the intrapersonal sphere of influence, without overloading the individual learner. In this study, a wide-ranging literature study lead to the researcher concluding that most information in the domain of intrapersonal enhancement can be divided into three primary categories. The first category, the Life Script, which is primarily formed during the childhood years and strengthened or altered by adult experiences, includes all the issues, events and endeavors of the individual's life that made him/her what he/she is today. The second category is the Life Plan, which is future-oriented and represents the dreams, desires and ambitions of the person. The final category is the Strategies, and contains the techniques and skills the individual needs to move from category one, the "as is"/Life Script-scenario, to the second category, the "to be"/Life Plan-scenario. Roughly guided by the 80/20 principle the researcher separated the "vital few'' from the "trivial many" and through the reasoning processes of analysis, derivation and synthesis, supplemented by personal experience in the field, generated a new conceptual framework for intrapersonal enhancement. A cyclical model, based on this conceptual framework, is postulated and described in detail, and showed the way for the development and compilation of the "Du Toit Self-Enhancement Programme." This programme is evaluated through research methodology that is qualitative, explorative, descriptive, and contextual in nature. Ten respondents within a corporate environment attended the programme, and their experiences in this regard explored through phenomenological interviews, reflective diaries, and field notes. The data was analysed, coded and categorized, and the results discussed in detail. The results suggested the existence of two main themes regarding the experiences of the respondents. The first theme is the experiences of change initiated by the programme, including all alterations to the established way of doing, thinking or feeling. The second theme is the experience of the utility value of the programme, including all experiences regarding the usefulness and profitability of the programme. From the discussion of the research results it is evident that the programme had a major effect on the individual learners. It can be concluded that the programme achieved its goal, which is, based on a new conceptual framework on intrapersonal development, to teach and facilitate optimal intrapersonal enhancement. The study's ultimate goal has also been achieved, which is the creation of an integrated and unique conceptual framework on intrapersonal behaviour, and the verification of the programme based on it.
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The role of self-reflective practice in personal goal attainment
- Authors: Ntsikwe, Yandisa
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Success , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/124625 , uj:20938
- Description: Abstract: Orientation: This study focused on the role of self-reflective practice in personal goal attainment. Research Purpose: The primary objective was to qualitatively explore the role of self-reflective practice towards personal goal attainment. Motivation for the study: It has become increasingly well recognised that developing the ability to reflect on personal experiences is a key characteristic of proficient professional practitioners. Acquiring the skill to become a reflective practitioner is often developed during engagement with practice. Given that self-reflective practice has to some degree enhance the practice of any profession, there seems to be little understanding of the role of self-reflective practice and in particular factors influencing and strategies employed by individuals when working towards goal attainment. Research approach, design and method: An interpretive positioning with an exploratory approach was utilised. Data gathering was in the form of ten participant reflective journals of a group of coaches-in-training. Abductive logic was employed as a data analysis strategy, as such, both inductive and deductive reasoning processes were utilised at different phases in the research process. Thematic analysis was particularly appropriate to this study to interpret the reflective narrative contained in the reflective journals. Main findings: The conceptual framework contributes towards an understanding of the role of self-reflective practice in personal goal attainment. Specifically, the conceptual framework facilitates discussion and greater appreciation of the factors influencing the role of self-reflective practice and the strategies employed by coaches-in-training towards goal attainment. Key findings relate to positive factors and barriers which support or hinder goal attainment. Mainly, positive factors in support of goal attainment are increased levels of insight and self-awareness; identification of strategies to overcome obstacles and address resistance; and significant progress and improvements made towards goal attainment. Barriers to goal attainment are resistance; mixed emotional reactions; time constraints; significant obstacles; and relapse experienced in the process towards goal attainment. Practical/managerial implications: A number of helpful self-reflective processes such as journaling, reflection and critical reflection have been identified in this study that are instrumental for exploring personal goal attainment within a self-coaching process. The self-... , M.Com. (Industrial Psychology)
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- Authors: Ntsikwe, Yandisa
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Success , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/124625 , uj:20938
- Description: Abstract: Orientation: This study focused on the role of self-reflective practice in personal goal attainment. Research Purpose: The primary objective was to qualitatively explore the role of self-reflective practice towards personal goal attainment. Motivation for the study: It has become increasingly well recognised that developing the ability to reflect on personal experiences is a key characteristic of proficient professional practitioners. Acquiring the skill to become a reflective practitioner is often developed during engagement with practice. Given that self-reflective practice has to some degree enhance the practice of any profession, there seems to be little understanding of the role of self-reflective practice and in particular factors influencing and strategies employed by individuals when working towards goal attainment. Research approach, design and method: An interpretive positioning with an exploratory approach was utilised. Data gathering was in the form of ten participant reflective journals of a group of coaches-in-training. Abductive logic was employed as a data analysis strategy, as such, both inductive and deductive reasoning processes were utilised at different phases in the research process. Thematic analysis was particularly appropriate to this study to interpret the reflective narrative contained in the reflective journals. Main findings: The conceptual framework contributes towards an understanding of the role of self-reflective practice in personal goal attainment. Specifically, the conceptual framework facilitates discussion and greater appreciation of the factors influencing the role of self-reflective practice and the strategies employed by coaches-in-training towards goal attainment. Key findings relate to positive factors and barriers which support or hinder goal attainment. Mainly, positive factors in support of goal attainment are increased levels of insight and self-awareness; identification of strategies to overcome obstacles and address resistance; and significant progress and improvements made towards goal attainment. Barriers to goal attainment are resistance; mixed emotional reactions; time constraints; significant obstacles; and relapse experienced in the process towards goal attainment. Practical/managerial implications: A number of helpful self-reflective processes such as journaling, reflection and critical reflection have been identified in this study that are instrumental for exploring personal goal attainment within a self-coaching process. The self-... , M.Com. (Industrial Psychology)
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The personal and professional selves of intern psychologists : an experiential journey
- Authors: Costa, Justine Dianne
- Date: 2011-11-24
- Subjects: Psychology study and teaching (Internship) , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Self
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1728 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4078
- Description: M.Ed. , Entering the profession of psychology entails participating in professional roles and tasks that deal directly with human contact and development. Therefore, practicing psychology comprises a highly personalised nature, hence the personal self of the psychologist also comes into play. The development of the professional and personal nature of the psychologist occurs during different stages of becoming a psychologist. One such stage is that of being an intern. An intern has completed the theoretical aspect of a masters in psychology course and is involved in the practical aspect of the degree. This study explores the stage of being a psychology intern. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the experiences of a particular group of psychology interns in relation to their personal self and professional self. As a result a greater understanding surrounding a particular internship experience is hoped to be achieved. The design of the study was qualitative and involved formulating a literature review. This literature review discusses the stages of professional development, tasks and roles and internship experiences. This provides the theoretical framework for this study and should enhance the understanding of the phenomenological experience of interns. Hence, the research approach and theoretical framework adopted was based on existential, phenomenological, ecosystemic and constructivistic principles. Data was collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with three psychology interns. All participants completed their internships at the same institute in South Africa. When this study began, I, the researcher was also an intern, thus I am one of the participants. Data was also gained from my own personal reflective and research journal. The literature review, together with the results of this study assist in developing an understanding around the personal self and the professional self of the intern. It is hoped that the information gained from this study will assist future interns in creating meaning for their internship experiences.
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- Authors: Costa, Justine Dianne
- Date: 2011-11-24
- Subjects: Psychology study and teaching (Internship) , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Self
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1728 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4078
- Description: M.Ed. , Entering the profession of psychology entails participating in professional roles and tasks that deal directly with human contact and development. Therefore, practicing psychology comprises a highly personalised nature, hence the personal self of the psychologist also comes into play. The development of the professional and personal nature of the psychologist occurs during different stages of becoming a psychologist. One such stage is that of being an intern. An intern has completed the theoretical aspect of a masters in psychology course and is involved in the practical aspect of the degree. This study explores the stage of being a psychology intern. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the experiences of a particular group of psychology interns in relation to their personal self and professional self. As a result a greater understanding surrounding a particular internship experience is hoped to be achieved. The design of the study was qualitative and involved formulating a literature review. This literature review discusses the stages of professional development, tasks and roles and internship experiences. This provides the theoretical framework for this study and should enhance the understanding of the phenomenological experience of interns. Hence, the research approach and theoretical framework adopted was based on existential, phenomenological, ecosystemic and constructivistic principles. Data was collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with three psychology interns. All participants completed their internships at the same institute in South Africa. When this study began, I, the researcher was also an intern, thus I am one of the participants. Data was also gained from my own personal reflective and research journal. The literature review, together with the results of this study assist in developing an understanding around the personal self and the professional self of the intern. It is hoped that the information gained from this study will assist future interns in creating meaning for their internship experiences.
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Towards a developmental model of being
- Keyser, Jacobus Petrus Benjamin
- Authors: Keyser, Jacobus Petrus Benjamin
- Date: 2013-07-18
- Subjects: Well-being , Ontology , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Developmental psychology
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7644 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8514
- Description: M.Phil. (Personal and Professional Leadership) , Humankind seems to have the objectives to be what they can be, grow to potential, and also experience well-being, happiness and/or fulfilment. Meeting these objectives calls for action (doing) and requires aspects such as skills, abilities, traits, knowledge and experience (having), including (knowing). Yet people are human beings, not human doings nor human havings or human knowings. Being development therefore calls for attention. Key Focus of the study: This study explores the concept, theories and elements of being with the intent to construct a model that could be used to develop being. Motivation for the study: The study is motivated by the human need to develop what they are, their being. Success with the development or growth of being, however, firstly calls for the clarification and operationalisation of the complex concept. Secondly, success with the development or growth of being, calls for an understanding of theories with regard to the concept being. Research design: This study is of non-empirical nature. A theory or model building approach was used for the main objective. A grounded theory type concept analysis was used to deduct theories of being. Main findings: In this study it was found that being is described as conscious, mortal existence that reflects the true, essential nature or essence of a person. Two theories of being were derived. According to the inclusive view, being is the sum of all aspects whereby a person is known by him or herself and by others as a result of community, context, environment and time. According to the spiritual theory of being, it is the core, the spiritual element of human kind. In both cases it is a state that could grow and develop to an end state or goal such as to a life with meaning and purpose, fulfilment, eudaimonia, and flourishing. In meeting the main objective of the study and in congruence with the findings, a model was devised and presented, whereby being could be developed. The model indicates the scope of elements and a process to address these elements, utilising a farming metaphor, to reach the objective. Practical/Managerial implications: The model could be employed to achieve personal growth or being development, for individuals, especially those with a leadership calling and organisations, by applying the suggested process to address elements indicated. Contribution and value add: The model will be of value to develop being, of leaders, individuals, groups and organisations. The clarification of the concept being contributes to the prevention of misunderstandings with regard to being, inner being and the spirit. The theories of being derived from literature create a framework for future research on being and related subjects.
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- Authors: Keyser, Jacobus Petrus Benjamin
- Date: 2013-07-18
- Subjects: Well-being , Ontology , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Developmental psychology
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7644 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8514
- Description: M.Phil. (Personal and Professional Leadership) , Humankind seems to have the objectives to be what they can be, grow to potential, and also experience well-being, happiness and/or fulfilment. Meeting these objectives calls for action (doing) and requires aspects such as skills, abilities, traits, knowledge and experience (having), including (knowing). Yet people are human beings, not human doings nor human havings or human knowings. Being development therefore calls for attention. Key Focus of the study: This study explores the concept, theories and elements of being with the intent to construct a model that could be used to develop being. Motivation for the study: The study is motivated by the human need to develop what they are, their being. Success with the development or growth of being, however, firstly calls for the clarification and operationalisation of the complex concept. Secondly, success with the development or growth of being, calls for an understanding of theories with regard to the concept being. Research design: This study is of non-empirical nature. A theory or model building approach was used for the main objective. A grounded theory type concept analysis was used to deduct theories of being. Main findings: In this study it was found that being is described as conscious, mortal existence that reflects the true, essential nature or essence of a person. Two theories of being were derived. According to the inclusive view, being is the sum of all aspects whereby a person is known by him or herself and by others as a result of community, context, environment and time. According to the spiritual theory of being, it is the core, the spiritual element of human kind. In both cases it is a state that could grow and develop to an end state or goal such as to a life with meaning and purpose, fulfilment, eudaimonia, and flourishing. In meeting the main objective of the study and in congruence with the findings, a model was devised and presented, whereby being could be developed. The model indicates the scope of elements and a process to address these elements, utilising a farming metaphor, to reach the objective. Practical/Managerial implications: The model could be employed to achieve personal growth or being development, for individuals, especially those with a leadership calling and organisations, by applying the suggested process to address elements indicated. Contribution and value add: The model will be of value to develop being, of leaders, individuals, groups and organisations. The clarification of the concept being contributes to the prevention of misunderstandings with regard to being, inner being and the spirit. The theories of being derived from literature create a framework for future research on being and related subjects.
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'n Vergelyking van verskillende evalueringsisteme vir die groeptaksering van interpersoonlike vaardighede
- Authors: Du Plessis, Izak David
- Date: 2014-10-07
- Subjects: Group Assessment of Interpersonal Traits , Empathy , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12501 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12296
- Description: M.A. (Counselling Psychology) , The "aim of this study was (1) to compare three different procedures of evaluation used with the "Group Assessment of Interpersonal Traits" (GAIT) in terms of reliability, and (2) to assess the strength of the relationships between the different measures of empathy and selfactualization and the quality of interpersonal relationships, to achieve a tentative indication of the validity of the three evaluation procedures. From a survey of the literature it is apparent that very little agreement exists as to the exact meaning of the construct empathy, and that there is need of a valid, reliable and economical measure of empathic ability. Against this background an evaluation procedure based on Barrett-Lennard's (1981) conceptualization of empathy as a cyclical process and Goodman's (1972) GAIT-procedure was developed. Eighty-nine third year psychology students were used as subjects. They were randomly divided into 12 subgroups. Three groupings of four subgroups were exposed to three different GAIT evaluation procedures, which were those of Goodman (972), Van Wyk (978) and one that was developed for the purpose of this study. The "Personal Orientation Inventory" (POI) and the "Personal, Home, Social and Formal Relations Questionnaire" (PHSF) were respectively used as measures of selfactiJalization and interpersonal relationships.
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- Authors: Du Plessis, Izak David
- Date: 2014-10-07
- Subjects: Group Assessment of Interpersonal Traits , Empathy , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12501 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12296
- Description: M.A. (Counselling Psychology) , The "aim of this study was (1) to compare three different procedures of evaluation used with the "Group Assessment of Interpersonal Traits" (GAIT) in terms of reliability, and (2) to assess the strength of the relationships between the different measures of empathy and selfactualization and the quality of interpersonal relationships, to achieve a tentative indication of the validity of the three evaluation procedures. From a survey of the literature it is apparent that very little agreement exists as to the exact meaning of the construct empathy, and that there is need of a valid, reliable and economical measure of empathic ability. Against this background an evaluation procedure based on Barrett-Lennard's (1981) conceptualization of empathy as a cyclical process and Goodman's (1972) GAIT-procedure was developed. Eighty-nine third year psychology students were used as subjects. They were randomly divided into 12 subgroups. Three groupings of four subgroups were exposed to three different GAIT evaluation procedures, which were those of Goodman (972), Van Wyk (978) and one that was developed for the purpose of this study. The "Personal Orientation Inventory" (POI) and the "Personal, Home, Social and Formal Relations Questionnaire" (PHSF) were respectively used as measures of selfactiJalization and interpersonal relationships.
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Monitering van aksieplanne en van doelwitverwesenliking in persoonlike leierskapskonteks
- Authors: Fourie, Esther
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology) , Goal (Psychology)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9963 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7359
- Description: M.Phil. , Most people want to be successful and realise their full potential. However, despite this strive towards success few people manage to follow their resolutions through. The process through which man grows towards maximising his potential is referred to as Personal Leadership. The process starts by knowing oneself, which leads to a vision of where one is going. Goal setting is regarded to be the first step towards turning this vision into reality. This study investigated the research problem of man's inability to persevere in his strive towards success. As goals form the foundation of success, the specific problem of man's inability to accomplish his goals was investigated. The following specific research questions were addressed: Which techniques and skills are required in the process of goal accomplishment? Where do these skills fit into the overall process of goal accomplishment? Which strategy for goal accomplishment will address the problem of lack of perseverance in the most effective manner? The study was undertaken from the assumption that realistic goals have already been - formulated: The research did therefore not address -the problem of goal formulation. The research strategies adopted in this study included nomothetic, descriptive, as well as developmental research strategies. Literature study formed the most important research method. The terms "goal" and "goal accomplishment" were analysed through word and concept analysis. The techniques and skills required for goal accomplishment can be categorised into two categories: At first a correct attitude towards goals must be adopted. This includes, amongst others, crystallised thinking, determination and a positive attitude. A person must therefore look into his deepest self and investigate his attitude, and not merely opt for quick fixes. Once a correct attitude towards goals has been adopted, there are specific skills available to enhance the process of goal accomplishment, including affirmation, visualisation and daily acknowledgements.
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- Authors: Fourie, Esther
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology) , Goal (Psychology)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9963 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7359
- Description: M.Phil. , Most people want to be successful and realise their full potential. However, despite this strive towards success few people manage to follow their resolutions through. The process through which man grows towards maximising his potential is referred to as Personal Leadership. The process starts by knowing oneself, which leads to a vision of where one is going. Goal setting is regarded to be the first step towards turning this vision into reality. This study investigated the research problem of man's inability to persevere in his strive towards success. As goals form the foundation of success, the specific problem of man's inability to accomplish his goals was investigated. The following specific research questions were addressed: Which techniques and skills are required in the process of goal accomplishment? Where do these skills fit into the overall process of goal accomplishment? Which strategy for goal accomplishment will address the problem of lack of perseverance in the most effective manner? The study was undertaken from the assumption that realistic goals have already been - formulated: The research did therefore not address -the problem of goal formulation. The research strategies adopted in this study included nomothetic, descriptive, as well as developmental research strategies. Literature study formed the most important research method. The terms "goal" and "goal accomplishment" were analysed through word and concept analysis. The techniques and skills required for goal accomplishment can be categorised into two categories: At first a correct attitude towards goals must be adopted. This includes, amongst others, crystallised thinking, determination and a positive attitude. A person must therefore look into his deepest self and investigate his attitude, and not merely opt for quick fixes. Once a correct attitude towards goals has been adopted, there are specific skills available to enhance the process of goal accomplishment, including affirmation, visualisation and daily acknowledgements.
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"I was afraid--so I hid your talent in the ground.": the formation of an ethos of responsibility in a secular environment, according to Matthew 25:14-30
- Authors: De Beer, Frederick Jacobus
- Date: 2010-04-12T07:46:11Z
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. Matthew XXV, 14-30 , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Responsibility
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6767 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3178
- Description: M.A. , Matthew 25:14-30 is often used by Christian speakers to motivate people and challenge them to personal growth and development in a secular environment. Jesus uses economics to articulate the parable but although the Parable of the Talents involves money, and might profoundly have an impact upon how people see and do economics, it is about far more than just money (Dipboye, 1995:507). Traditionally, Matthew 25:14-30 is interpreted from an eschatological perspective and the subsequent responsibility towards the gifts received and the Kingdom of God. The parable is understood to converse living in an active and responsible manner, while awaiting the end of time. This implies doing good by using the gifts and opportunities that God gives, as also indicated in the parable of the wicked and faithful slaves found in Matthew 24:45-5 (Senior, 1998:279). The unfaithful servant and his subsequent punishment are mostly interpreted as a warning to Christians who neglects their talents. Interpretations of the Parable of the Talents are traditionally more inclined towards a spiritual exercise with a subsequent eschatological accountability. Senior (1998:279) for instance says: “Matthew’s story is not simply an exhortation to develop one’s talents in the manner of a self-development program - an interpretation often attached to this story (even the English word “talent” derives from this parable). However, there is an inclination to interpret the parable allegorically as well in its present form (Harrington, 1991:353). These allegorical alternatives includes physical and natural gifts and abilities, faculties of mind, and of body, position, influence, money, education, and every earthly advantage and blessing (Lenski, 1049:973). Christians are part of a secular environment, where natural and physical abilities are requirements for being productive and competitive. Christians cannot exclude and barricade themselves from a secular environment or be treated differently or exclusively. While Christians concentrate on their spiritual growth and development, physical abilities and talents are also to be multiplied and can be constituted as personal growth and development. However, this is not just a spiritual process, but also implies human efforts and self-responsibilities, as illustrated by Bruner’s (1990:557) observation: “Shouldn’t the servant have been more modest or Christ-centered and have said something like, “Look what you did through me,” instead of “Look I made…?” Southgate et al. (1999:53) underlines the fact that Christians have a tendency to pray and expect Divine intervention centred upon the action of God, hence any genuine hope of transformation must be grounded in something more than human resources alone.
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- Authors: De Beer, Frederick Jacobus
- Date: 2010-04-12T07:46:11Z
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. Matthew XXV, 14-30 , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Responsibility
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6767 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3178
- Description: M.A. , Matthew 25:14-30 is often used by Christian speakers to motivate people and challenge them to personal growth and development in a secular environment. Jesus uses economics to articulate the parable but although the Parable of the Talents involves money, and might profoundly have an impact upon how people see and do economics, it is about far more than just money (Dipboye, 1995:507). Traditionally, Matthew 25:14-30 is interpreted from an eschatological perspective and the subsequent responsibility towards the gifts received and the Kingdom of God. The parable is understood to converse living in an active and responsible manner, while awaiting the end of time. This implies doing good by using the gifts and opportunities that God gives, as also indicated in the parable of the wicked and faithful slaves found in Matthew 24:45-5 (Senior, 1998:279). The unfaithful servant and his subsequent punishment are mostly interpreted as a warning to Christians who neglects their talents. Interpretations of the Parable of the Talents are traditionally more inclined towards a spiritual exercise with a subsequent eschatological accountability. Senior (1998:279) for instance says: “Matthew’s story is not simply an exhortation to develop one’s talents in the manner of a self-development program - an interpretation often attached to this story (even the English word “talent” derives from this parable). However, there is an inclination to interpret the parable allegorically as well in its present form (Harrington, 1991:353). These allegorical alternatives includes physical and natural gifts and abilities, faculties of mind, and of body, position, influence, money, education, and every earthly advantage and blessing (Lenski, 1049:973). Christians are part of a secular environment, where natural and physical abilities are requirements for being productive and competitive. Christians cannot exclude and barricade themselves from a secular environment or be treated differently or exclusively. While Christians concentrate on their spiritual growth and development, physical abilities and talents are also to be multiplied and can be constituted as personal growth and development. However, this is not just a spiritual process, but also implies human efforts and self-responsibilities, as illustrated by Bruner’s (1990:557) observation: “Shouldn’t the servant have been more modest or Christ-centered and have said something like, “Look what you did through me,” instead of “Look I made…?” Southgate et al. (1999:53) underlines the fact that Christians have a tendency to pray and expect Divine intervention centred upon the action of God, hence any genuine hope of transformation must be grounded in something more than human resources alone.
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The interpersonal profile of a personal leader
- Authors: Lampacher, Gillian Anne
- Date: 2012-03-05
- Subjects: Leadership , Self-realization , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2131 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4499
- Description: M.Phil. , People are continuously engaged in a striving towards meaning and purpose. This endeavor is one towards personal leadership and answering questions like "Who am I" and "Who can I become". The drive towards self-actualisation runs parallel with the striving to belong and to form close attachments with others. This essay will focus on the interpersonal dimension of personal leadership. The emphasis is on how being able to create effective relationships is important in order to move towards a life of purpose and fulfillment. During the course of the essayoit becomes clear that developing and maintaining caring and committed relationships is the most important aspect of life. It is primarily through the quality of relationships that people form with others that meaning is to be found. The essay provides insights into the type of relationships people should strive for and determines that close and open relationships are where most personal growth and fulfillment is experienced. People have the freedom of choice to decide on the quality of the relationships that they want to create. Implicit in this is that the ability to create meaningful interactions with others rests within each individual. People often define success in society through the accumulation of material wealth and status. The importance of relationships is often taken for granted. This essay explores how relationships contribute towards personal growth, quality of life and career success. Many people, in their striving towards meaning, develop the self in isolation to the development of their relationships. This leads to a self-focused, narcissistic existence with unfulfilling relationships. Conversely, people may form attachments with others without fully developing their own identity and sense of self. They then have less of their own potential to contribute towards their relationship. This essay sheds light on how individuals, through developing the self and enhancing their own potential, can bring their relationships to full potential. The emphasis is on how personal leadership and growth starts from the inside out. The essay aims to provide guidance on the personal leadership characteristics needed by the individual in order to experience relationships that enhance the development of both the self and others. People have the potential to create their own quality relationships. This is achieved through the endowments of selfawareness, imagination, independent will and integrity.
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- Authors: Lampacher, Gillian Anne
- Date: 2012-03-05
- Subjects: Leadership , Self-realization , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2131 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4499
- Description: M.Phil. , People are continuously engaged in a striving towards meaning and purpose. This endeavor is one towards personal leadership and answering questions like "Who am I" and "Who can I become". The drive towards self-actualisation runs parallel with the striving to belong and to form close attachments with others. This essay will focus on the interpersonal dimension of personal leadership. The emphasis is on how being able to create effective relationships is important in order to move towards a life of purpose and fulfillment. During the course of the essayoit becomes clear that developing and maintaining caring and committed relationships is the most important aspect of life. It is primarily through the quality of relationships that people form with others that meaning is to be found. The essay provides insights into the type of relationships people should strive for and determines that close and open relationships are where most personal growth and fulfillment is experienced. People have the freedom of choice to decide on the quality of the relationships that they want to create. Implicit in this is that the ability to create meaningful interactions with others rests within each individual. People often define success in society through the accumulation of material wealth and status. The importance of relationships is often taken for granted. This essay explores how relationships contribute towards personal growth, quality of life and career success. Many people, in their striving towards meaning, develop the self in isolation to the development of their relationships. This leads to a self-focused, narcissistic existence with unfulfilling relationships. Conversely, people may form attachments with others without fully developing their own identity and sense of self. They then have less of their own potential to contribute towards their relationship. This essay sheds light on how individuals, through developing the self and enhancing their own potential, can bring their relationships to full potential. The emphasis is on how personal leadership and growth starts from the inside out. The essay aims to provide guidance on the personal leadership characteristics needed by the individual in order to experience relationships that enhance the development of both the self and others. People have the potential to create their own quality relationships. This is achieved through the endowments of selfawareness, imagination, independent will and integrity.
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'n Psigo-opvoedkundige program vir die fasilitering van die affektiewe ontwikkeling van adolessente
- Authors: Cruywagen, Marinda
- Date: 2011-11-24
- Subjects: Emotions in adolescence , Adolescent psychology , Youth development , Affect (Psychology) , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1732 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4081
- Description: D.Ed. , According to Victor Frankl each person determines his own destiny by making choices and each individual is responsible for his own self-actualization (Frankl, 1975:101 ). Individuals should therefore be made aware of their own potential and what they should be able to accomplish (Frankl, 1975:95). Goleman stated that not all people will develop or reach their full potential and not all people are emotionally literate. He stated that programmes in emotional development should be presented in order for individuals to become more self-aware, more motivated, less impulsive and to understand others and themselves better (Goleman, 1996:284). Learners should also take note of their values, perceptions, attitudes, temperaments and personalities so that they can develop. Adolescents are neither children nor grown-ups and are in search of their own identities. They should be accompanied by grown-ups to develop their full potential (Garbers, 1983:3). According to Louw (1990:424) adolescents are sensitive to problems, missing elements and disharmony and it is therefore the appropriate time to use developmental programs. In this research project the researcher used a focus group as case study. Eleven adolescents between the ages of ten and fourteen, participated. The program was divided into three main categories, namely intra-personal functioning; interpersonal functioning and change. Under the first part, intra-personal funct;oning, the themes: self-knowledge, self-acceptance, internal dialogue and realistic expectations were discussed. Under the second part, interpersonal functioning, the themes that were discussed were: empathy, trust, respect, understanding, consideration, helpfulness, conflict, self-assertiveness and leadership. The last part dealt with change and life-long self-actualization. Ten sessions of ninety minutes each were held and constructivistic principles were taken into account. A variety of learning activities occurred and selfreflection was done. After the completion of the program, learners were interviewed and learning outcomes were discussed with parents. The research methodology used by the researcher comprised qualitative, explorative and phenomenological descriptive methodology within an educational context. Evaluation was based on learners' workbooks, selfreflection forms, field notes, group participation and posters. According to the evaluated data that was received, the program in affective development for adolescents was successful. A new conceptual framework was developed to facilitate affective development of adolescents.
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- Authors: Cruywagen, Marinda
- Date: 2011-11-24
- Subjects: Emotions in adolescence , Adolescent psychology , Youth development , Affect (Psychology) , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1732 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4081
- Description: D.Ed. , According to Victor Frankl each person determines his own destiny by making choices and each individual is responsible for his own self-actualization (Frankl, 1975:101 ). Individuals should therefore be made aware of their own potential and what they should be able to accomplish (Frankl, 1975:95). Goleman stated that not all people will develop or reach their full potential and not all people are emotionally literate. He stated that programmes in emotional development should be presented in order for individuals to become more self-aware, more motivated, less impulsive and to understand others and themselves better (Goleman, 1996:284). Learners should also take note of their values, perceptions, attitudes, temperaments and personalities so that they can develop. Adolescents are neither children nor grown-ups and are in search of their own identities. They should be accompanied by grown-ups to develop their full potential (Garbers, 1983:3). According to Louw (1990:424) adolescents are sensitive to problems, missing elements and disharmony and it is therefore the appropriate time to use developmental programs. In this research project the researcher used a focus group as case study. Eleven adolescents between the ages of ten and fourteen, participated. The program was divided into three main categories, namely intra-personal functioning; interpersonal functioning and change. Under the first part, intra-personal funct;oning, the themes: self-knowledge, self-acceptance, internal dialogue and realistic expectations were discussed. Under the second part, interpersonal functioning, the themes that were discussed were: empathy, trust, respect, understanding, consideration, helpfulness, conflict, self-assertiveness and leadership. The last part dealt with change and life-long self-actualization. Ten sessions of ninety minutes each were held and constructivistic principles were taken into account. A variety of learning activities occurred and selfreflection was done. After the completion of the program, learners were interviewed and learning outcomes were discussed with parents. The research methodology used by the researcher comprised qualitative, explorative and phenomenological descriptive methodology within an educational context. Evaluation was based on learners' workbooks, selfreflection forms, field notes, group participation and posters. According to the evaluated data that was received, the program in affective development for adolescents was successful. A new conceptual framework was developed to facilitate affective development of adolescents.
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Selfaktualisering en moederlikheid in die werkende en nie-werkende moeder
- Authors: Smart, Annette
- Date: 2015-11-02
- Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology) , Working mothers
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14508 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/15030
- Description: M.A. (Clinical Psychology) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Smart, Annette
- Date: 2015-11-02
- Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology) , Working mothers
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14508 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/15030
- Description: M.A. (Clinical Psychology) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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Positiewe selfbevestiging en visualisering as kenmerke van die persoonlike leier
- Authors: Bierman, Wanda
- Date: 2012-08-16
- Subjects: Leadership , Executive ability , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Self-perception
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9505 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5934
- Description: M.Phil. , This dissertation is a theoretical study of the importance of positive affirmation and visualisation in the process of developing personal leadership. According to Adler's theory all people have a natural tendency towards having a poor selfesteem. The social mirror is a metaphor for the way people see themselves, because others reflect their perceptions, opinions and paradigms about people through their words and behaviour. From this mirror, people form images and judgements of themselves. Because the mirror reflects a person's impressions of how others see him/her, it is often inaccurate and limiting. The perceptions, opinions and paradigms of the people around a person impact on how people view themselves. Research shows that most of the things people say to themselves about themselves are negative. Negative self-talk become barriers and blocks to personal development.
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- Authors: Bierman, Wanda
- Date: 2012-08-16
- Subjects: Leadership , Executive ability , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Self-perception
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9505 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5934
- Description: M.Phil. , This dissertation is a theoretical study of the importance of positive affirmation and visualisation in the process of developing personal leadership. According to Adler's theory all people have a natural tendency towards having a poor selfesteem. The social mirror is a metaphor for the way people see themselves, because others reflect their perceptions, opinions and paradigms about people through their words and behaviour. From this mirror, people form images and judgements of themselves. Because the mirror reflects a person's impressions of how others see him/her, it is often inaccurate and limiting. The perceptions, opinions and paradigms of the people around a person impact on how people view themselves. Research shows that most of the things people say to themselves about themselves are negative. Negative self-talk become barriers and blocks to personal development.
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Self-awareness as the motivator for personal leadership growth
- Authors: Minnaar, Brian
- Date: 2012-10-25
- Subjects: Leadership , Self-awareness , Personal coaching , Self-perception , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10449 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7914
- Description: M.Phil. , The focus of this research was to determine if self-awareness could be created through a coaching intervention and limited spiritual and emotional assessments. The further focus of the study was to expand on prior research from Hattingh (2000), where the concept of self-awareness as a condition for personal leadership was researched. From personal experiences, the researcher questioned the course of events that he experienced by asking: "Do we have to wait for the negative trigger event, which is traumatic to most, to start or continue a developmental process of being?" Therefore, from a personal perspective, the researcher has asked the question, "Can an intervention, which creates self-awareness, serve as a positive trigger event for an individual personal leadership development process?" The research problem for this thesis is grounded in the contention of the researcher that individuals do not understand the gap between theory and application of theory in development of personal leadership skills. This research therefore attempted to determine what level of guidance is required for individuals, in determining their own existing conditioning, potential and possibilities for authentic personal development and from this perspective understand the gap in application of known personal leadership development methods, to existing real world problems. In determining this level of guidance, it was required that the researcher fulfill dual roles during the process, that is as researcher and coach. In the process of applying Action Research to this research, the researcher could apply the information from the interventions to his own practices in the coaching interventions. It is the contention of the proposed research that if individuals are given the right measurement tools, is aware of their potential, is provided with an appropriate developmental framework, is supported by caring leaders; they will succeed in mastery of themselves. Furthermore, they can become motivated to understand how they can help others to develop to their full human potential. As motivation for the study, the expansion to prior research into self-awareness and intrinsic motivation was a key driver. The research attempted to add to the body of knowledge of coaching and in particular to the areas of Life and Executive Coaching. The research area included the use of Coaching as a positive trigger intervention to stimulate Personal Leadership Development. Furthermore, the intention of this research created the right situation for individuals to question their own competence, autonomy to develop and how that related to others in their lives, in order to enhance personal leadership growth. The research introduced the linking of the concepts - of Self-Awareness and Intrinsic Motivation where individuals are able to build gradual competence in an environment, of a coaching framework for individuals or a group, where a sense of autonomy, by exercising choice, is built and the individual can relate to the acceptance of self and others, in a similar situation. The research design connected the iterative approach of Action Research, the positive focused approach of the Appreciative Inquiry and the relationship building potential of the Focus Group inquiry. As part of the research methodology the application of Action Research or otherwise referred to as Participatory Research, formed the basis of the approach. This approach was considered to be suitable as the process required a collaborative effort between the researcher and the participants. The research determined that a coaching intervention could trigger self-awareness and create a shift in motivation, which provided individual challenge, perceived competence, perceived autonomy or control and created the relatedness with others.
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- Authors: Minnaar, Brian
- Date: 2012-10-25
- Subjects: Leadership , Self-awareness , Personal coaching , Self-perception , Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10449 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7914
- Description: M.Phil. , The focus of this research was to determine if self-awareness could be created through a coaching intervention and limited spiritual and emotional assessments. The further focus of the study was to expand on prior research from Hattingh (2000), where the concept of self-awareness as a condition for personal leadership was researched. From personal experiences, the researcher questioned the course of events that he experienced by asking: "Do we have to wait for the negative trigger event, which is traumatic to most, to start or continue a developmental process of being?" Therefore, from a personal perspective, the researcher has asked the question, "Can an intervention, which creates self-awareness, serve as a positive trigger event for an individual personal leadership development process?" The research problem for this thesis is grounded in the contention of the researcher that individuals do not understand the gap between theory and application of theory in development of personal leadership skills. This research therefore attempted to determine what level of guidance is required for individuals, in determining their own existing conditioning, potential and possibilities for authentic personal development and from this perspective understand the gap in application of known personal leadership development methods, to existing real world problems. In determining this level of guidance, it was required that the researcher fulfill dual roles during the process, that is as researcher and coach. In the process of applying Action Research to this research, the researcher could apply the information from the interventions to his own practices in the coaching interventions. It is the contention of the proposed research that if individuals are given the right measurement tools, is aware of their potential, is provided with an appropriate developmental framework, is supported by caring leaders; they will succeed in mastery of themselves. Furthermore, they can become motivated to understand how they can help others to develop to their full human potential. As motivation for the study, the expansion to prior research into self-awareness and intrinsic motivation was a key driver. The research attempted to add to the body of knowledge of coaching and in particular to the areas of Life and Executive Coaching. The research area included the use of Coaching as a positive trigger intervention to stimulate Personal Leadership Development. Furthermore, the intention of this research created the right situation for individuals to question their own competence, autonomy to develop and how that related to others in their lives, in order to enhance personal leadership growth. The research introduced the linking of the concepts - of Self-Awareness and Intrinsic Motivation where individuals are able to build gradual competence in an environment, of a coaching framework for individuals or a group, where a sense of autonomy, by exercising choice, is built and the individual can relate to the acceptance of self and others, in a similar situation. The research design connected the iterative approach of Action Research, the positive focused approach of the Appreciative Inquiry and the relationship building potential of the Focus Group inquiry. As part of the research methodology the application of Action Research or otherwise referred to as Participatory Research, formed the basis of the approach. This approach was considered to be suitable as the process required a collaborative effort between the researcher and the participants. The research determined that a coaching intervention could trigger self-awareness and create a shift in motivation, which provided individual challenge, perceived competence, perceived autonomy or control and created the relatedness with others.
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Investment in self: development of the construct
- Authors: Ebrahim, Sumayya
- Date: 2008-11-03T06:47:03Z
- Subjects: Self , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Health , Mental health
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13985 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1435
- Description: M.A. , The quest for a healthy mind and body has received increasing attention in recent years and the focus it seems, is not only on attaining optimal physical and psychological health, but also the maintenance and enhancement thereof. In light of this, the aim of this study was to understand the contributing factors in reaching optimal physical and psychological health or what is referred to in this study as an Optimal State of Being. To this end, the Investment in Self construct was developed to explain the aspirations towards optimal physical and psychological health. In view of this, the criteria thought to be a part of an Optimal State of Being are outlined in this study and one of the main tenants of this study is that Investment in Self will play a role in reaching an Optimal State of Being. Since there is no comprehensive construct that conceptualises the essence of Investment in Self, there is consequently no objective method of measuring it. This study, in addition to developing the Investment in Self construct, developed an instrument to measure Investment in Self called the Investment in Self Questionnaire. The Investment in Self construct was correlated with Sense of Coherence, Satisfaction with Life and Optimism using the self-constructed Investment in Self Questionnaire, Sense of Coherence – Short Form, Satisfaction with Life Scale and Life Orientation Test respectively, in order to establish its relationship to optimal well-being. The questionnaires were administered to 256 volunteer participants from the general population and the results of the study showed that Investment in Self is significantly related to psychological well-being.
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- Authors: Ebrahim, Sumayya
- Date: 2008-11-03T06:47:03Z
- Subjects: Self , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Health , Mental health
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13985 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1435
- Description: M.A. , The quest for a healthy mind and body has received increasing attention in recent years and the focus it seems, is not only on attaining optimal physical and psychological health, but also the maintenance and enhancement thereof. In light of this, the aim of this study was to understand the contributing factors in reaching optimal physical and psychological health or what is referred to in this study as an Optimal State of Being. To this end, the Investment in Self construct was developed to explain the aspirations towards optimal physical and psychological health. In view of this, the criteria thought to be a part of an Optimal State of Being are outlined in this study and one of the main tenants of this study is that Investment in Self will play a role in reaching an Optimal State of Being. Since there is no comprehensive construct that conceptualises the essence of Investment in Self, there is consequently no objective method of measuring it. This study, in addition to developing the Investment in Self construct, developed an instrument to measure Investment in Self called the Investment in Self Questionnaire. The Investment in Self construct was correlated with Sense of Coherence, Satisfaction with Life and Optimism using the self-constructed Investment in Self Questionnaire, Sense of Coherence – Short Form, Satisfaction with Life Scale and Life Orientation Test respectively, in order to establish its relationship to optimal well-being. The questionnaires were administered to 256 volunteer participants from the general population and the results of the study showed that Investment in Self is significantly related to psychological well-being.
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Personal accompaniment for facilitators of communities as an integral part of facilitating mental health
- Authors: Geyser, Barend Johannes
- Date: 2012-02-06
- Subjects: Civic leaders , Community leadership , Leadership , Whole and parts (Philosophy) , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Self-management (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1979 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4335
- Description: D.Phil. , A society can be thriving if the communities within the society are healthy. Communities are strongly influenced by their leaders. This study focuses on the leaders of macro communities. Macro congregations were used as an example of a macro community. The leader of a macro community is referred to as a macro leader. There is substantial evidence that macro leaders have difficulty with their personal lives. One reads about it every now and then in the newspapers. As a result these macro leaders often loose their leadership, their communities suffer and their personal lives become unmanageable. Little or no research has been done and that is why the question can be asked: "What could be done to accompany them?" The purpose of this study is to develop a model for accompaniment of macro leaders to promote wholeness. A theory generative, qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual research design was used to conduct this study. The fieldwork was done by having semistructured interviews with macro leaders. The results obtained were analysed and categorised. The findings from all data were contextualised and a literature control was carried out. In this way findings were validated. The results obtained from the analysed data reflect the fact that macro leaders are preoccupied with their work situation. The role as macro leader became the dominant role that they fulfil and their identities are wrapped up in their role as macro leaders. Macro leaders' leadership is all "out there". As a result of their preoccupation with their work situation they suffer physically, emotionally, relationally, mentally and/or spiritually. It is a painful experience for macro leaders to experience public success and personal failure. For all the macro leaders that participated in this research, wholeness was a dream. One can say that they longed for holistic success. Macro leaders are in desperate need of exercising self-leadership. A lot can be done to facilitate self-leadership. The main concept of facilitation of self-leadership can be defined as creating a safe space to assist, intervene, empower and motivate to bring about self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-responsibility in order to exercise self-leadership. A model was developed as framework of reference to facilitate self-leadership. The interrelated divisions were identified for the model of facilitation of self-leadership namely imitation, cultivation and implementation. The unique factor about the model of facilitating self-leadership is that macro leaders are facilitated in the process of forming a more holistic perspective on their identity through self-awareness and then accept that reality by taking responsibility for themselves by cultivating a lifestyle of growing toward a new reality of wholeness. Macro leaders can exercise self-leadership through self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-responsibility. This thesis therefore proposes a model of facilitating self- leadership on which guidelines can be operationalised. This will assist macro leaders to exercise self-leadership in order to continue in the lifelong process of growing towards wholeness.
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- Authors: Geyser, Barend Johannes
- Date: 2012-02-06
- Subjects: Civic leaders , Community leadership , Leadership , Whole and parts (Philosophy) , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Self-management (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1979 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4335
- Description: D.Phil. , A society can be thriving if the communities within the society are healthy. Communities are strongly influenced by their leaders. This study focuses on the leaders of macro communities. Macro congregations were used as an example of a macro community. The leader of a macro community is referred to as a macro leader. There is substantial evidence that macro leaders have difficulty with their personal lives. One reads about it every now and then in the newspapers. As a result these macro leaders often loose their leadership, their communities suffer and their personal lives become unmanageable. Little or no research has been done and that is why the question can be asked: "What could be done to accompany them?" The purpose of this study is to develop a model for accompaniment of macro leaders to promote wholeness. A theory generative, qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual research design was used to conduct this study. The fieldwork was done by having semistructured interviews with macro leaders. The results obtained were analysed and categorised. The findings from all data were contextualised and a literature control was carried out. In this way findings were validated. The results obtained from the analysed data reflect the fact that macro leaders are preoccupied with their work situation. The role as macro leader became the dominant role that they fulfil and their identities are wrapped up in their role as macro leaders. Macro leaders' leadership is all "out there". As a result of their preoccupation with their work situation they suffer physically, emotionally, relationally, mentally and/or spiritually. It is a painful experience for macro leaders to experience public success and personal failure. For all the macro leaders that participated in this research, wholeness was a dream. One can say that they longed for holistic success. Macro leaders are in desperate need of exercising self-leadership. A lot can be done to facilitate self-leadership. The main concept of facilitation of self-leadership can be defined as creating a safe space to assist, intervene, empower and motivate to bring about self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-responsibility in order to exercise self-leadership. A model was developed as framework of reference to facilitate self-leadership. The interrelated divisions were identified for the model of facilitation of self-leadership namely imitation, cultivation and implementation. The unique factor about the model of facilitating self-leadership is that macro leaders are facilitated in the process of forming a more holistic perspective on their identity through self-awareness and then accept that reality by taking responsibility for themselves by cultivating a lifestyle of growing toward a new reality of wholeness. Macro leaders can exercise self-leadership through self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-responsibility. This thesis therefore proposes a model of facilitating self- leadership on which guidelines can be operationalised. This will assist macro leaders to exercise self-leadership in order to continue in the lifelong process of growing towards wholeness.
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Validation of the Motivation for Solitude Scale–Short Form (MSS–SF) in a sample of South African adolescents
- Authors: Dankaert, Esmarilda S.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Solitude , Social isolation - Psychological aspects , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Self-help techniques
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/226963 , uj:22961
- Description: M.A. , Abstract: Solitude, which is an objective state of voluntary aloneness, has been shown to become increasingly valuable during adolescence and has been linked to several positive psychological outcomes, including better emotional regulation, increased life satisfaction, better academic performance, and enhanced psychological well-being. However, very few solitude measures are currently available, with most developed and validated for use within Westernised contexts. To date, no solitude measure has been validated for use within a multicultural, non-Westernised context. The Motivation for Solitude–Short Form (MSS–SF; Thomas and Azmitia 2014) is one of the few available solitude measures and assesses individuals’ preferences for solitude. However, the MSS–SF has only been validated for use within Westernised contexts. Thus, the aim of the present study was to validate the MSS–SF for use within a multicultural context by evaluating its psychometric properties using a group of South African adolescents. The MSS–SF comprises of two subscales, namely selfdetermined- solitude (SDS) and non-self-determined solitude (NSDS). Participants (N=818) were high school students (grades 9–11) from private and government schools on whom the MSS–SF, as well as other criterion measures, were administered. The latter included the Preference for Solitude Scale (PSS; Burger...
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- Authors: Dankaert, Esmarilda S.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Solitude , Social isolation - Psychological aspects , Self-actualization (Psychology) , Self-help techniques
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/226963 , uj:22961
- Description: M.A. , Abstract: Solitude, which is an objective state of voluntary aloneness, has been shown to become increasingly valuable during adolescence and has been linked to several positive psychological outcomes, including better emotional regulation, increased life satisfaction, better academic performance, and enhanced psychological well-being. However, very few solitude measures are currently available, with most developed and validated for use within Westernised contexts. To date, no solitude measure has been validated for use within a multicultural, non-Westernised context. The Motivation for Solitude–Short Form (MSS–SF; Thomas and Azmitia 2014) is one of the few available solitude measures and assesses individuals’ preferences for solitude. However, the MSS–SF has only been validated for use within Westernised contexts. Thus, the aim of the present study was to validate the MSS–SF for use within a multicultural context by evaluating its psychometric properties using a group of South African adolescents. The MSS–SF comprises of two subscales, namely selfdetermined- solitude (SDS) and non-self-determined solitude (NSDS). Participants (N=818) were high school students (grades 9–11) from private and government schools on whom the MSS–SF, as well as other criterion measures, were administered. The latter included the Preference for Solitude Scale (PSS; Burger...
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