dc.contributor.advisor |
Maree, David J.F. |
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dc.contributor.coadvisor |
Liccardo, Sabrina |
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dc.contributor.postgraduate |
Griffiths, Esther |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2024-02-08T11:12:46Z |
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dc.date.available |
2024-02-08T11:12:46Z |
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dc.date.created |
2024-05 |
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dc.date.issued |
2024-02-02 |
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dc.description |
Dissertation (MA (Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2024. |
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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. |
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dc.description.availability |
Unrestricted |
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dc.description.degree |
MA (Psychology) |
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dc.description.department |
Psychology |
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dc.description.faculty |
Faculty of Humanities |
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dc.description.sdg |
SDG-01: No poverty |
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dc.description.sdg |
SDG-02: Zero hunger |
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dc.description.sdg |
SDG-03: Good health and well-being |
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dc.description.sdg |
SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth |
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dc.description.sdg |
SDG-10: Reduces inequalities |
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dc.description.sdg |
SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals |
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dc.identifier.citation |
* |
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dc.identifier.doi |
https://library.up.ac.za/10.25403/UPresearchdata.25133309 |
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dc.identifier.other |
A2024 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94388 |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
University of Pretoria |
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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. |
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dc.subject |
UCTD |
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dc.subject |
Resilience |
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dc.subject |
SDG-01: No poverty |
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dc.subject |
SDG-10: Reduces inequalities |
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dc.subject |
Sustainable development goals (SDGs) |
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dc.subject |
Homelessness |
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dc.subject |
Coping |
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dc.subject |
Adversity |
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dc.subject |
Positive psychology |
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dc.subject |
Risk factors |
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dc.subject |
Protective factors |
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dc.subject.other |
SDG-01: No poverty |
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dc.subject.other |
Humanities theses SDG-01 |
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dc.subject.other |
SDG-02: Zero hunger |
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dc.subject.other |
Humanities theses SDG-02 |
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dc.subject.other |
SDG-03: Good health and well-being |
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dc.subject.other |
Humanities theses SDG-03 |
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dc.subject.other |
SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth |
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dc.subject.other |
Humanities theses SDG-08 |
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dc.subject.other |
SDG-10: Reduces inequalities |
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dc.subject.other |
Humanities theses SDG-10 |
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dc.subject.other |
SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals |
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dc.subject.other |
Humanities theses SDG-17 |
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dc.title |
Resilience and coping mechanisms of homeless people |
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dc.type |
Dissertation |
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