The aim of this study was to explore the experiences men caring for spouses suffering from dementia a salutogenic perspective. focused on ten spouse with dementia. Primarily qualitative analysing methods were utilized. Data obtained semi-structured interviews conducted male patients An orientational analysis approach followed and data analysed in terms Antonovsky's sense coherence construct. Qualitative findings compared participant responses quantitative measures. Stressors most often...

Raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is stressful experience and has been associated poor maternal mental health increased emotional distress. However, the experiences of fathers children ASD are largely unexplored coping strategies these men employ to cope challenges they face have received little research attention. This aimed explore phenomenological preschool by gaining better understanding manner in which individuals attempted their situation. A multiple, single-case...

Abstract The aim of the study was to determine whether a relationship exists between perceived stress and disordered eating among 349 female, residential, first year students (143 Black 206 White). possible influence coping responses cultural differences on this also investigated. participants completed measures eating, stress. Body mass index scores were calculated. Product‐term regression analyses conducted investigate mediated or moderated eating. results indicated significant correlation...

Background: Dispositional mindfulness has been found to positively impact athlete burnout. Furthermore, self- compassion identified as a potential mechanism of action through which is related lower rates However, this interaction yet be investigated among adolescents. Objectives: To determine whether self-compassion mediates the relationship between dispositional and burnout adolescent squash players in South Africa. Methods: Competitive (n=158) from two provinces Africa completed measures...

Objective: This study investigated the utility of Koppitz administration, scoring and norms for Bender Gestalt Test (BGT) as a neurocognitive screening instrument Sesotho-speaking children. Method: The BGT protocols 671 children between ages seven nine were reviewed. Data pertaining to socioeconomic status also gathered 360 participants. performance Sesotho sample was compared that original norm group. Furthermore, two groups with regard their respective age-related rates improvement in...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent which coping responses could predict level life satisfaction experienced by patients suffering from diabetes mellitus.A non-experimental, cross-sectional design adopted. sample consisted 154 individuals(62 Type I diabetics, 80 II and 12 individuals for whom diagnostic information not available) recruited outpatient clinic at a large state hospital. All participants completed Coping Responses Inventory – Adult Version, as well...

This study explored the applicability of metacognitive model excessive worry and generalized anxiety disorder to understanding in a multi-ethnic context. A convenience sample 1224 university students (female = 57.9%; Black 49.9%) with mean age 19.77 years (standard deviation 2.323) participated study. Following exploratory factor analysis, hierarchical regression analyses were employed analyse data. In combination, positive beliefs about worry, negative cognitive control strategies emerged...

The psychological processes contributing to emotional distress among university students in South Africa have not been extensively researched. current study sought examine the mediating role of repetitive negative thinking on relationship between experiential avoidance and student distress. A convenience sample 419 from a large public participated this study. results indicated that positively predict Furthermore, partially mediates interaction These findings highlight importance targeting...

Athlete burnout (ABO) has been identified as a significant concern among youth sportspeople. Conceptualisations of self, or perspective taking, predict mental health non-athlete adolescents. Consequently, this study aimed to determine how much perspective-taking contributes ABO adolescent athletes. A non-experimental correlational design was employed explore the utility three selves model ABO. One-hundred and sixty-five competitive squash players were recruited via convenience sampling....

Imagery training is practiced with the goal of improving consistency performance under pressure and to maximize skill execution. A recent model for advanced imagery incorporates seven areas into protocol make it more realistic vivid athletes. These include Physical, Environment, Task, Timing, Learning, Emotion, Perspective (PETTLEP). PURPOSE: To investigate effect a PETTLEP-based script on college shot putter as measured by peak force (PF), release angle (RA), height (RH), velocity (RV),...