• A literature review of health and mental well-being indicators and its assessment in Sub-Saharan Africa (2014-2022) 

  Oladele, Jumoke Iyabode; Guse, Tharina; Owolabi, Henry O. (Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, 2024-03-01)

  BACKGROUND : Multiple factors shape health and mental well-being (MWB). These factors are considered indicators for a holistic assessment of the well-being construct. Analyzing existing literature on indicators related ...
• Exploring the experiences of stigma among South African gay men who practice consensual nonmonogamy 

  Erasmus, Liam P; Martin, Jarred H. (Sage, 2024)

  Consensual nonmonogamy (CNM) refers to an intimate relationship arrangement in which all the parties involved consent to having multiple romantic or sexual partners simultaneously, with the full knowledge and agreement of ...
• Perceptions of care and perceived discrimination : a qualitative assessment of adults living with sickle cell disease 

  Crusto, Cindy A.; Kaufman, Joy S.; Harvanek, Zachary M.; Nelson, Christina; Forray, Ariadna (Springer, 2024)

  Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major public health concern with significant associated economic costs. Although the disease affects all ethnic groups, about 90% of individuals living with sickle cell disease in the USA are ...
• Personality and interpersonal influence : low adjustment and low competitiveness is associated with low assertiveness 

  Furnham, Adrian; Cuppello, Stephen; Semmelink, David Sanele (Sage, 2024)

  This study examined the relationship between personality and interpersonal assertiveness styles, an important and neglected topic. In all, 396 working adults completed a six-factor personality test measuring work-related ...
• 'n Versoeningstrategie tussen vergoedingsbehoeftes by werknemers en vergoedingsdoelwitte van 'n mynbou onderneming 

  Scheffer, Hercules Jacobus (University of Pretoria, 1981-05-10)

  Afrikaans: Vergoedingsadministrasie is in 'n sekere mynbou onderneming gedoen sender formele beleid, prosedures en behoorlike marknavorsing. Geen spesifieke doelwitte met vergoeding is gestel nie. Werknemers werk vir ...
• Exploring South African Indian men’s understanding of depression 

  Sithambaram, Vashnie; Wagner, Claire; Cassimjee, Nafisa (AOSIS, 2024-10-07)

  BACKGROUND : Depression is reported as one of the most common mental disorders. Research on Indian men’s understandings of depression is limited. AIM : The authors aimed to explore South African Indian men’s understanding ...
• An exploration of the relational well-being of African international students at a South African university 

  Letsoalo, Tshireletso Shawnell; Chigeza, Shingairai; Fadiji, Angelina Wilson (Stellenbosch University, 2024-08)

  International students are susceptible to threats to their well-being, as their immigrant status in host societies exposes them to unique challenges such as language difficulties, cultural differences, social isolation, ...
• The role of the Eagala model in promoting psychological wellbeing in adolescents : a mixed-methods approach 

  Coetzee, Nicoleen; Boyce, Sharon Doris; Masenge, Andries (Brill Academic Publishers, 2022-06)

  The aim of the study was to determine if the Eagala model, an equine-assisted intervention, would enhance the psychological wellbeing of adolescents living in a township in South Africa. An embedded mixed-methods research ...
• Cumulative trauma exposure and post-traumatic stress symptoms among older adults in South Africa : does post-traumatic growth moderate this link? 

  Matamela, Nyambeni A.; Wyatt, Gail; Oduntan, Yemisi; Johnson, Cameron Dale (Routledge, 2024)

  The study explored the interplay between PTG and PTSS in older South African adults exposed to trauma. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed. 195 participants from a low-resourced setting in South Africa were ...
• A cross-cultural evaluation of Diener’s tripartite model of subjective well-being across 16 countries 

  Jovanovic, Veljko; Rudnev, Maksim; Aryanto, Christ Billy; Balgiu, Beatrice Adriana; Caudek, Corrado; Datu, Jesus Alfonso D.; Guse, Tharina; Kyriazos, Theodoros; Lambert, Louise; Mishra, Krishna Kumar; Puente-Diaz, Rogelio; Rice, Sean P.M.; Singh, Kamlesh; Sumi, Katsunori; Tong, Kwok Kit; Yaaqeib, Saad; Yildirim, Murat; Kocjan, Gaja Zager; Zemojtel-Piotrowska, Magdalena (Springer, 2024-08)

  Subjective well-being (SWB) is a multidimensional construct with three components (i.e., life satisfaction, positive affect, and negative affect) comprising the tripartite model. Yet, despite numerous studies in the field ...
• Exploring the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours related to the self-management practices of adults with type 2 diabetes 

  Visagie, Elne; Deacon, Elmari; Kok, Rumando (Sage, 2024-08)

  This qualitative research study explored the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours of adults aged between 35 and 45 who managed their type 2 diabetes effectively and adults who struggled with diabetes self-management in a ...
• Preferring to work from home 

  Furnham, Adrian; Cuppello, Stephen; Semmelink, David Sanele (Springer, 2024-10)

  What sort of people like to work from home (WFH)? In this study 1185 adults from different sectors and countries completed a work-related personality test (HPTI) and a self-esteem measure as well as indicating their ...
• The influence of infant sleep problems and sleep training on maternal subjective well-being 

  Muller, Jacomien; Guse, Tharina (AOSIS, 2024-07)

  BACKGROUND: Disturbed sleep during infancy and early childhood can have a detrimental effect on parental sleep and consequently parental well-being. However, there is a paucity of research on how perceived child sleep ...
• Seroprevalence survey of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody and associated factors in South Africa : findings of the 2020–2021 population-based household survey 

  Moyo, Sizulu; Simbayi, Leickness C.; Zuma, Khangelani; Zungu, Nompumelelo Precious; Marinda, Edmore; Jooste, Sean; Ramlagan, Shandir; Fortuin, Mirriam; Singh, Beverley; Mabaso, Musawenkosi; Reddy, Tarylee; Parker, Whadi-ah; Naidoo, Inbarani; Manda, Samuel; Goga, Ameena Ebrahim; Ngandu, Nobubelo; Cawood, Cherie; Moore, Penny L.; Puren, Adrian (Public Library of Science, 2023-09-25)

  Population-based serological testing is important to understand the epidemiology and estimate the true cumulative incidence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to inform public health interventions. ...
• Health literacy among an undergraduate student population : a comparative study 

  Venter, Cornelia Catharina Hendrina; Mostert, Sonja Nicolene; Botha, Tanita (Sage, 2024-09)

  The transition from adolescence to young adulthood is a critical period in the development of an individual’s long-term health behaviour. Health literacy is a critical factor in promoting and maintaining health-enhancing ...
• “Ten days of paid incarceration and mental torture” experiences of quarantined individuals arriving in the UK from red listed countries in southern Africa amid the COVID-19 pandemic 

  Nyashanu, Mathew; Brown, Michael B.; Nyashanu, Ticahaenzana; Frost, Diana; Mushawa, Fungisai (Springer, 2024-04)

  COVID-19 has affected many communities across the world prompting different strategies of containing it. The strategies to contain COVID-19 included restrictive environments such as self-isolation and quarantine. This ...
• Decision-making associated with anxiety and depression among emerging adults 

  Davids, Eugene Lee (Sage, 2024-09)

  Emerging adulthood is synonymous with high levels of stress and uncertainty, often resulting in anxiety and depression, which negatively impact mental health and well-being. Exploring the experiences of anxiety and depression ...
• Adapting attachment and biobehavioral catch-up for infants and young children with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays in South Africa : reflections and recommendations from local stakeholders 

  Mohamed, Ahmed Riaz; Sterkenburg, Paula; Van Rensburg, Esme; Schuengel, Carlo (Wiley, 2023-01)

  Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) is an intervention targeted at enhancing the socioemotional and regulatory functioning of at-risk infants. However, to use the ABC for infants/toddlers with intellectual ...
• Empowerment of young adults in a disadvantaged community to improve mental health among their peers 

  Hadebe, Nqobile (University of Pretoria, 2024-04)

  In the absence of appropriate mental health services in disadvantaged communities with many social challenges, such as Mamelodi, South Africa, young adults with a passion to help others were empowered for civic engagement ...
• Exploring the perceptions of a group of South African educators who participated in a social and emotional learning intervention 

  Ndou, Mudalo (University of Pretoria, 2024-04)

  Educators form the backbone of learner development and growth. With advances in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions in educational settings internationally, understanding the perceptions of educators as to ...

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