• A qualitative study of midlife stories: transcending from crisis to epiphany 

  Niehaus, Louisa (2024-02)

  Midlife is stereotyped and often misconstrued. This study explores and challenges the conventional portrayal of a midlife crisis and its stereotypical dénouement into a state of lasting turmoil and negativity. The narratives ...
• South African clinical and counselling psychologists’ training, experience, perceived competence, and confidence in practising affirmatively with sexually diverse people 

  Victor, Cornelius Johannes (2024-02-26)

  Following the launch of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) practice guidelines for psychological professionals working with sexually and gender-diverse people (PsySSA, 2017), a need was identified to ...
• The utilisation of an employee wellness programme and factors determining its usage in a South African organisation. 

  Nyawose, Nozibusiso Blessed (2024-01-12)

  This study aimed to explore the employee wellness programmes used within the Passenger Railway Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and the factors that influence the programme’s utilisation. The findings of this study present ...
• "Waiting to exhale" : the lived experiences of women diagnosed HIV-positive during pregnancy in Eswatini 

  Munyaka, Sindisiwe Simphiwe (2024-02)

  In Eswatini, pregnant women with the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) continue to experience challenges to maintain an adequate quality of life. Although healthcare interventions are implemented at healthcare centres ...
• The lived experiences of psychologists working in correctional centres in Gauteng, South Africa 

  Harripersadh, Shonitha (2022-03)

  Psychologists are one of the groups of professionals tasked with the quintessential role of correcting offending behaviour through a rehabilitation process, thereby curbing the rate of recidivism and enhancing societies. ...
• Mothering Behind Bars: Lived Experiences of Female Offenders at Johannesburg Correctional Facility, Gauteng Province 

  Mathlatse, Masekoameng Sheron (2022-09)

  The percentage of female offenders who are single mothers of minor children is a growing concern among the total female incarceration population in South Africa and globally. This study aimed to explore how expectations ...
• Exploring parental perceptions of adolescent mobile device use 

  Murray, Samantha Lee (2023-12-01)

  Mobile devices and the internet provide access to a vast amount of information, educational content, entertainment and their attendant risks. The easy accessibility and variety of devices available for adolescents to use ...
• South Africa gender stereotypes: divided in our interdependency 

  Nyathi, Thembelani Ayanda (2024-02)

  This research project perspective addresses intergender relations from an intergroup perspective, specifically from the stereotype perspective. In three studies (N = 1048), we explored the existence of the compensation ...
• Young adults' experiences of COVID-19 related psychological stressors and coping mechanisms during the pandemic in Johannesburg 

  Sithole, Muhulushi Pamela (2024-02)

  Despite increased knowledge about the COVID-19 pandemic itself, knowledge about its impact on mental health is still lacking in South Africa. This study, thus, sought to understand young adults’ experiences of COVID-19-related ...
• The role of spirituality in coping with the psychological impact of loss, grief, and death amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: A South African case study 

  Samlal, Kevisha (2024-05)

  In January 2020, the appearance of the coronavirus, scientifically termed COVID-19, was formally recognized as a major pandemic by the World Health Organization. The impact was severe, resulting in significant loss of life. ...
• A dynamic exploration of the offenders convicted of violent crimes serving long-term sentences in the Windhoek correctional facility, maximum security unit 

  Sinkala, Ute Bianca (2024-02)

  Violent crime is a significant concern in Namibia, affecting various aspects of society. Addressing this issue remains a priority for all stakeholders. Understanding the identity and motives of perpetrators remains crucial. ...
• Developing a wellbeing framework to enhance the sense of coherence and work-life balance of nurses in Mpumalanga public hospitals 

  Mdhluli, Nthabeleng Innocentia (2024-01-20)

  The objective of this study was to develop a comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of nurses employed in Mpumalanga public hospitals. The framework focuses on improving the sense of coherence (SOC) and ...
• Contextual factors influencing higher education institution academics' well- being and adjustment during organisational systems and process changes 

  Banjwa, Phumla Penelope (2023-07)

  This study explores the contextual factors influencing the well-being and adjustment of academics at higher education institutions (HEIs) during organisational system and process changes. The research was conducted at a ...
• The lived experiences of becoming a Jungian sand play therapist in South Africa 

  Liebel, Wayne J. (2024-01)

  This study explores the lived experiences of qualified Jungian sandplay therapists in South Africa. The primary objective of this study is to have a comprehensive understanding of the experiences encountered by mental ...
• The art adherence and intimate partner violence nexus : moderating influences of meaning in life, sense of coherence, and spirituality 

  Phiri, Lebogang (2023-10-05)

  In South Africa, intimate partner violence (IPV) has been associated with unfavourable outcomes for antiretroviral medication (ART) adherence, such as low treatment uptake, low ART adherence and the inadvertent virological ...
• The effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of intensivists and critical care nurses affected by PTSD 

  Soodhin, Arisha (2024-01)

  The purpose of the research project was to investigate the effects of PTSD on intensivists and critical care nurses during the Coronavirus pandemic. The project aims to explore any themes that emerged from the participants' ...
• The role of sport on the self-esteem of underprivileged adolescents 

  Moonsamy, Desiree (2023)

  This qualitative study explores the role of sport in enriching the self-esteem of underprivileged adolescents. The research was based on in-depth interviews with underprivileged adolescents who participate in sports programs, ...
• Constructing a career counselling framework to guide adaptive behaviour 

  Mbiko, Headman Nkosiyakhetha (2023-11-17)

  This research focused on constructing a career counselling framework that could be applied for career development support in the context of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in South Africa. The constructs ...
• Constructing a career guidance framework to enhance employability of graduates at a University of Technology 

  Ngope, Margaret Mosima (2023-11-12)

  Career guidance is critical at South African universities of technology to ensure that students make well-informed judgments about their career options that will boost their employability and entrepreneurship prospects. ...
• Meaning making while living and working with a chronic disease: a multiple case study inquiry 

  Clur, Loraine Sonia (2023)

  Abstracts in English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Sepedi, Northen Sotho

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