Resilience and coping mechanisms of homeless people

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dc.contributor.advisor Maree, David J.F.
dc.contributor.coadvisor Liccardo, Sabrina
dc.contributor.postgraduate Griffiths, Esther
dc.date.accessioned 2024-02-08T11:12:46Z
dc.date.available 2024-02-08T11:12:46Z
dc.date.created 2024-05
dc.date.issued 2024-02-02
dc.description Dissertation (MA (Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2024. en_US
dc.description.abstract Homelessness affects millions of people worldwide, including in South Africa, and poses daily challenges impacting the physical and psychological well-being of those affected. This study sought to identify crucial processes and factors supporting homeless individuals, and enhancing their resilience and well-being. Resilience, as explored in this qualitative research, encompasses behavioural, psychological, social, and institutional resources enabling individuals to overcome adversity. Applying Seligman's positive psychology theory, the study conducted ten in-depth interviews with temporarily housed homeless adults in the George region of the Western Cape. Thematic analysis revealed psychological strengths, internal resources, and social support factors contributing to resilience despite risk factors. The findings suggest a need for a practical approach involving social, government, and support agents to empower the homeless, recognizing their agency while addressing structural constraints. en_US
dc.description.availability Unrestricted en_US
dc.description.degree MA (Psychology) en_US
dc.description.department Psychology en_US
dc.description.faculty Faculty of Humanities en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-01: No poverty en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-02: Zero hunger en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-03: Good health and well-being en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-10: Reduces inequalities en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals en_US
dc.identifier.citation * en_US
dc.identifier.doi https://library.up.ac.za/10.25403/UPresearchdata.25133309 en_US
dc.identifier.other A2024 en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94388
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher University of Pretoria
dc.rights © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria.
dc.subject UCTD en_US
dc.subject Resilience en_US
dc.subject SDG-01: No poverty
dc.subject SDG-10: Reduces inequalities
dc.subject Sustainable development goals (SDGs)
dc.subject Homelessness
dc.subject Coping
dc.subject Adversity
dc.subject Positive psychology
dc.subject Risk factors
dc.subject Protective factors
dc.subject.other SDG-01: No poverty
dc.subject.other Humanities theses SDG-01
dc.subject.other SDG-02: Zero hunger
dc.subject.other Humanities theses SDG-02
dc.subject.other SDG-03: Good health and well-being
dc.subject.other Humanities theses SDG-03
dc.subject.other SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth
dc.subject.other Humanities theses SDG-08
dc.subject.other SDG-10: Reduces inequalities
dc.subject.other Humanities theses SDG-10
dc.subject.other SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals
dc.subject.other Humanities theses SDG-17
dc.title Resilience and coping mechanisms of homeless people en_US
dc.type Dissertation en_US


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