Personality, sense of coherence and the coping of working mothers.
- Herbst, L., Coetzee, S., Visser, D.
- Authors: Herbst, L. , Coetzee, S. , Visser, D.
- Date: 2007
- Subjects: Sense of coherence , Coping , Personality , Working mothers
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6432 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1299
- Description: The purpose of the study was to examine the relationships between personality dimensions, sense of coherence and coping styles among working mothers. The OPQ, OLQ and COPE questionnaires were administered to 120 married, working mothers. In view of contrasting results obtained by other researchers regarding the dimensionality of the COPE, its factorial validity and internal consistency were assessed. Exploratory factor analysis indicated that the COPE measured five factors with high degrees of internal consistency. Several personality dimensions and sense of coherence variables correlated significantly with the dependent variables (coping styles). It appeared that these independent variables predicted substantial percentages of the variability in the coping styles.
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- Authors: Herbst, L. , Coetzee, S. , Visser, D.
- Date: 2007
- Subjects: Sense of coherence , Coping , Personality , Working mothers
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6432 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1299
- Description: The purpose of the study was to examine the relationships between personality dimensions, sense of coherence and coping styles among working mothers. The OPQ, OLQ and COPE questionnaires were administered to 120 married, working mothers. In view of contrasting results obtained by other researchers regarding the dimensionality of the COPE, its factorial validity and internal consistency were assessed. Exploratory factor analysis indicated that the COPE measured five factors with high degrees of internal consistency. Several personality dimensions and sense of coherence variables correlated significantly with the dependent variables (coping styles). It appeared that these independent variables predicted substantial percentages of the variability in the coping styles.
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The factor structure of six salutogenic constructs.
- Breed, M., Cilliers, F., Visser, D.
- Authors: Breed, M. , Cilliers, F. , Visser, D.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Salutogenic constructs , Sense of coherence , Hardiness , Learned resourcefulness , Potency , Internal locus of control , Self-efficacy
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6427 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1284
- Description: The aim of this research was to investigate the factor structure of six salutogenic constructs, namely sense of coherence, hardiness, learned resourcefulness, potency, internal locus of control and self-efficacy. Measurement with a sample of 935 part-time students did not fit the conceptualisation of salutogenesis. A different factor structure for Whites versus Others occurred. For Whites, all six constructs more or less contributed towards the general salutogenic factor and for Others all but learned resourcefulness contributed. For Whites, salutogenesis consisted of two clear dimensions (a global positive orientation; specific behavioural skills) and for Others one dimension (an optimistic life view). Confirmatory factor analysis performed on the data for both groups, indicated a weak fit. It was recommended that salutogenesis be further explored within an overall personality theory.
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- Authors: Breed, M. , Cilliers, F. , Visser, D.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Salutogenic constructs , Sense of coherence , Hardiness , Learned resourcefulness , Potency , Internal locus of control , Self-efficacy
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6427 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1284
- Description: The aim of this research was to investigate the factor structure of six salutogenic constructs, namely sense of coherence, hardiness, learned resourcefulness, potency, internal locus of control and self-efficacy. Measurement with a sample of 935 part-time students did not fit the conceptualisation of salutogenesis. A different factor structure for Whites versus Others occurred. For Whites, all six constructs more or less contributed towards the general salutogenic factor and for Others all but learned resourcefulness contributed. For Whites, salutogenesis consisted of two clear dimensions (a global positive orientation; specific behavioural skills) and for Others one dimension (an optimistic life view). Confirmatory factor analysis performed on the data for both groups, indicated a weak fit. It was recommended that salutogenesis be further explored within an overall personality theory.
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Psychological wellness constructs: Relationships and group differences.
- Gropp, L., Geldenhuys, D., Visser, D.
- Authors: Gropp, L. , Geldenhuys, D. , Visser, D.
- Date: 2007
- Subjects: Psychological wellness , Self-actualisation , Locus of control , Sense of coherence , Emotional intelligence
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6431 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1298
- Description: The objective of the study was to examine the relationships between several constructs that were hypothesised to be components underlying psychological wellness and to establish whether there were differences between managerial and non-managerial groups or between Black and White groups in respect of the wellness variables. The Personal Orientation Inventory (POI), Locus of Control Inventory (LOC), Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC), and the Bar-On EQ-I were administered to a random sample of 200 employees of a financial services company. Statistically significant differences were found between the groups on several of the wellness variables with the manager and White groups obtaining higher scores on these variables than their comparison groups. However, in respect of External Locus of Control, the non-manager and Black groups obtained the higher scores. Factor analytic results demonstrated that the wellness variables clustered in two correlated factors (r = 0,43) labeled psychological wellness and self-actualisation.
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- Authors: Gropp, L. , Geldenhuys, D. , Visser, D.
- Date: 2007
- Subjects: Psychological wellness , Self-actualisation , Locus of control , Sense of coherence , Emotional intelligence
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6431 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1298
- Description: The objective of the study was to examine the relationships between several constructs that were hypothesised to be components underlying psychological wellness and to establish whether there were differences between managerial and non-managerial groups or between Black and White groups in respect of the wellness variables. The Personal Orientation Inventory (POI), Locus of Control Inventory (LOC), Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC), and the Bar-On EQ-I were administered to a random sample of 200 employees of a financial services company. Statistically significant differences were found between the groups on several of the wellness variables with the manager and White groups obtaining higher scores on these variables than their comparison groups. However, in respect of External Locus of Control, the non-manager and Black groups obtained the higher scores. Factor analytic results demonstrated that the wellness variables clustered in two correlated factors (r = 0,43) labeled psychological wellness and self-actualisation.
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The role of sense of coherence in group relations training.
- Authors: Cilliers, F.V.N.
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: Sense of coherence , Group relations training , Antonovsky scale , Group dynamics
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5675 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2920
- Description: This research measured the role that sense of coherence (SOC) plays on an individual and group level during group relations training, presented to fifty-eight managers, using Antonovsky’s scale and an semi-structured interview. The individual measuring high on SOC showed more understanding of group dynamics, made more use of own existing resources to cope with anxiety and found the experience challenging and meaningful, than the low measuring individual. On the group level, the split between high and low led to projective identification: the high SOC individuals contain competence and the low, incompetence. Recommendations for future group relations training are formulated.
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- Authors: Cilliers, F.V.N.
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: Sense of coherence , Group relations training , Antonovsky scale , Group dynamics
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5675 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2920
- Description: This research measured the role that sense of coherence (SOC) plays on an individual and group level during group relations training, presented to fifty-eight managers, using Antonovsky’s scale and an semi-structured interview. The individual measuring high on SOC showed more understanding of group dynamics, made more use of own existing resources to cope with anxiety and found the experience challenging and meaningful, than the low measuring individual. On the group level, the split between high and low led to projective identification: the high SOC individuals contain competence and the low, incompetence. Recommendations for future group relations training are formulated.
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Job characteristics and work engagement : the moderating effect of sense of coherence
- Authors: Dzepina, Marina
- Date: 2012-06-05
- Subjects: Job stress management , Sense of coherence , Work engagement , Stress management
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2413 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4865
- Description: M.Comm. , The aim of the present study was to test for both the additive and interactive effects of job characteristics (demands, control and support) on work engagement. Additionally, the model was expanded to include the role of sense of coherence (SOC) as a confounding variable and as a moderator variable of the relationship between job characteristics and work engagement. Cross-sectional, self-report questionnaires were administered to a multi-occupational sample of working adults in South Africa (N = 639). Preliminary analyses demonstrated curvilinear relationships between demands and work engagement, as well as between support and work engagement. Significant two-way and three-way interactions were found for job characteristics. Although direct effects were found for SOC on work engagement, SOC did not act as a confounding variable. SOC further moderated the effects of high job demands and low social support on work engagement. The results of the current study validate the use of the JDC-S model and contribute to the growing body of research on growth outcomes. The results additionally support the inclusion of SOC in studies of work engagement. Causal interpretations are limited due to the cross-sectional nature of the study. Future recommendations include the use of longitudinal studies on work engagement using the JDC-S model and the consideration of potential quadratic relationships of variables.
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- Authors: Dzepina, Marina
- Date: 2012-06-05
- Subjects: Job stress management , Sense of coherence , Work engagement , Stress management
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2413 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4865
- Description: M.Comm. , The aim of the present study was to test for both the additive and interactive effects of job characteristics (demands, control and support) on work engagement. Additionally, the model was expanded to include the role of sense of coherence (SOC) as a confounding variable and as a moderator variable of the relationship between job characteristics and work engagement. Cross-sectional, self-report questionnaires were administered to a multi-occupational sample of working adults in South Africa (N = 639). Preliminary analyses demonstrated curvilinear relationships between demands and work engagement, as well as between support and work engagement. Significant two-way and three-way interactions were found for job characteristics. Although direct effects were found for SOC on work engagement, SOC did not act as a confounding variable. SOC further moderated the effects of high job demands and low social support on work engagement. The results of the current study validate the use of the JDC-S model and contribute to the growing body of research on growth outcomes. The results additionally support the inclusion of SOC in studies of work engagement. Causal interpretations are limited due to the cross-sectional nature of the study. Future recommendations include the use of longitudinal studies on work engagement using the JDC-S model and the consideration of potential quadratic relationships of variables.
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Managerial level, managerial motivation and sense of coherence.
- Coetzee, M.G., Viviers, A.M., Visser, D.
- Authors: Coetzee, M.G. , Viviers, A.M. , Visser, D.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Sense of coherence , Managerial motivation , Meaningfulness , Proper motive , Managing
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6429 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1296
- Description: The first objective of the study was to assess whether the dimensions of Antonovsky’s Sense of Coherence (SOC) scale correlated positively with those of the Managerial Motivation scale (MMQ). The second objective was to establish whether managers and supervisors differed with regard to sense of coherence and managerial motivation. The respondents were 124 employees of the Agricultural Research Council. None of the sense of coherence scales correlated with Attitude towards authority figures (MMQ). Also, Meaningfulness (SOC) and Willingness to conduct administrative functions (MMQ) did not correlate. However, the remainder of the correlations supported the hypothesis, indicating a strong positive relationship between managerial motivation and sense of coherence. Statistically significant differences between managers and supervisors were obtained for only two variables, namely Meaningfulness (SOC) and Power motive (MMQ).
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- Authors: Coetzee, M.G. , Viviers, A.M. , Visser, D.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Sense of coherence , Managerial motivation , Meaningfulness , Proper motive , Managing
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6429 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1296
- Description: The first objective of the study was to assess whether the dimensions of Antonovsky’s Sense of Coherence (SOC) scale correlated positively with those of the Managerial Motivation scale (MMQ). The second objective was to establish whether managers and supervisors differed with regard to sense of coherence and managerial motivation. The respondents were 124 employees of the Agricultural Research Council. None of the sense of coherence scales correlated with Attitude towards authority figures (MMQ). Also, Meaningfulness (SOC) and Willingness to conduct administrative functions (MMQ) did not correlate. However, the remainder of the correlations supported the hypothesis, indicating a strong positive relationship between managerial motivation and sense of coherence. Statistically significant differences between managers and supervisors were obtained for only two variables, namely Meaningfulness (SOC) and Power motive (MMQ).
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The factor structure, metrical properties, and convergent validity of the third edition (1999) of the Locus of Control Inventory.
- Schepers, J.M., Gropp, L., Geldenhuys, D.J.
- Authors: Schepers, J.M. , Gropp, L. , Geldenhuys, D.J.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Sense of coherence , Locus of control , Emotional intelligence
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6364 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1108
- Description: The principal objective of the study was to examine the factor structure and metrical properties of the third edition (1999) of the Locus of Control Inventory (LCI). A corollary of the study was to examine the convergent validity of the instrument. After a thorough revision and extension of the scale to 88 items it was applied to a sample of 2091 first-year university students. Particular attention was paid to the shortcomings revealed in a study by de Bruin (2004). An iterative principal factor analysis of the scale was done. The three-factor-structure previously found was substantiated by the analysis. The obtained factors were interpreted as Autonomy, External Control and Internal Control. Highly acceptable reliabilities were obtained. As far as validity is concerned it was found that Internal Control and Autonomy are strongly related to Psychological Wellness and External Control negatively to Stress Management. The implications of the findings are discussed.
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- Authors: Schepers, J.M. , Gropp, L. , Geldenhuys, D.J.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Sense of coherence , Locus of control , Emotional intelligence
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6364 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1108
- Description: The principal objective of the study was to examine the factor structure and metrical properties of the third edition (1999) of the Locus of Control Inventory (LCI). A corollary of the study was to examine the convergent validity of the instrument. After a thorough revision and extension of the scale to 88 items it was applied to a sample of 2091 first-year university students. Particular attention was paid to the shortcomings revealed in a study by de Bruin (2004). An iterative principal factor analysis of the scale was done. The three-factor-structure previously found was substantiated by the analysis. The obtained factors were interpreted as Autonomy, External Control and Internal Control. Highly acceptable reliabilities were obtained. As far as validity is concerned it was found that Internal Control and Autonomy are strongly related to Psychological Wellness and External Control negatively to Stress Management. The implications of the findings are discussed.
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