Journal of Psychology in Africa, Volume 22, Issue 3 (2012)

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Article
Psychological Dimensions of Unemployment: A Gender Comparison Between Belgian and South African Unemployed
Yannick Griep, Sebastiaan Rothmann, Wouter Vleugels & Hans De Witte
Pages: 303-313
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforPsychological Dimensions of Unemployment: A Gender Comparison Between Belgian and South African Unemployed | References | PDF (133.3 KB)
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Students' Sense of Coherence, Study Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Relation to their Study and Employability Satisfaction
Melinde Coetzee & Rudolf M. Oosthuizen
Pages: 315-322
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforStudents' Sense of Coherence, Study Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Relation to their Study and Employability Satisfaction | References | PDF (92.9 KB)
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Normative Indicators for Xhosa Speaking Unskilled Workers on the Wechsler Memory Scale Associate Learning and Visual Reproduction Subtests
Lauren Fike, Jan Knoetze, Ann Shuttleworth-Edwards & Sarah Radloff
Pages: 323-332
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforNormative Indicators for Xhosa Speaking Unskilled Workers on the Wechsler Memory Scale Associate Learning and Visual Reproduction Subtests | References | PDF (92.8 KB)
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Normative Indications for Xhosa Speaking Unskilled Workers on the Trail Making and Stroop Tests
Karen Andrews, Ann Shuttleworth-Edwards & Sarah Radloff
Pages: 333-341
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforNormative Indications for Xhosa Speaking Unskilled Workers on the Trail Making and Stroop Tests | References | PDF (89 KB)
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An Exploration of Families' Psychosocial Well-Being in a South African Context
Vicki Koen, Chrizanne van Eeden & Sebastiaan Rothmann
Pages: 343-357
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforAn Exploration of Families' Psychosocial Well-Being in a South African Context | References | PDF (185.1 KB)
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Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following an Armed Robbery: A Case Study Testing the Transportability of Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy to Urban Africans
Bradley Drake & David Edwards
Pages: 359-368
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforTreatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following an Armed Robbery: A Case Study Testing the Transportability of Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy to Urban Africans | References | PDF (197.7 KB)
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Beyond Smiling: The Evaluation of a Positive Psychological Intervention Aimed at Student Happiness
Llewellyn Ellardus Van Zyl & Sebastiaan Rothmann
Pages: 369-384
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforBeyond Smiling: The Evaluation of a Positive Psychological Intervention Aimed at Student Happiness | References | PDF (134.4 KB)
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Prevalence and Correlates of Posttraumatic Stress in HIV Lay Counsellors in Nkangala District, South Africa
Karl Peltzer
Pages: 387-391
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforPrevalence and Correlates of Posttraumatic Stress in HIV Lay Counsellors in Nkangala District, South Africa | References | PDF (91.3 KB)
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Sense of Coherence and Quality of Life in Elderly Persons Living with Diabetes Mellitus: An Exploratory Study
Melody Knight, Diane Elkonin & Ottilia Brown
Pages: 393-396
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforSense of Coherence and Quality of Life in Elderly Persons Living with Diabetes Mellitus: An Exploratory Study | References | PDF (66.3 KB)
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Prevalence, Correlates and Perceptions Toward Cigarette Smoking Among Male and Female In-School Adolescents (Aged 11–18 years) in South Africa: Results from the 2008 GYTS Study
Karl Peltzer
Pages: 397-404
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforPrevalence, Correlates and Perceptions Toward Cigarette Smoking Among Male and Female In-School Adolescents (Aged 11–18 years) in South Africa: Results from the 2008 GYTS Study | References | PDF (73.6 KB)
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Psychometric Properties of a Measure of Resilience Among Middle-Adolescents in a South African Setting
Ruth Mampane
Pages: 405-408
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforPsychometric Properties of a Measure of Resilience Among Middle-Adolescents in a South African Setting | References | PDF (83.2 KB)
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Peer Aggression by Secondary School Learners in a South African School Setting: Effects of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender
Johan Botha, Chris Myburgh & Marie Poggenpoel
Pages: 409-413
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforPeer Aggression by Secondary School Learners in a South African School Setting: Effects of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender | References | PDF (89.7 KB)
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The Optimism Bias: Is It Adaptive In Academic Settings?
Caryl Ochse
Pages: 415-417
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforThe Optimism Bias: Is It Adaptive In Academic Settings? | References | PDF (55 KB)
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Are Rural Students from Historically Disadvantaged Communities Prepared for Psychology Studies at University?
Anthony L. Pillay & Jabulani D. Thwala
Pages: 419-424
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforAre Rural Students from Historically Disadvantaged Communities Prepared for Psychology Studies at University? | References | PDF (74.6 KB)
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Young Women who Have Experienced Unwanted Pregnancy: A Multiple Case Study
Thandokazi T. Khethiwe, David J. Edwards & Jabulani D. Thwala
Pages: 425-427
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforYoung Women who Have Experienced Unwanted Pregnancy: A Multiple Case Study | References | PDF (57.3 KB)
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Quality of Daily Life with Teenage Motherhood
Edzisani Sodi & Tholene Sodi
Pages: 429-434
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforQuality of Daily Life with Teenage Motherhood | References | PDF (70.1 KB)
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Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Caregivers and Households of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) from a Low-Income South African Community
Mambwe Kasese-Hara, Mzikazi Nduna, Misheck Ndebele & Noleen Pillay
Pages: 435-439
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforHealth and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Caregivers and Households of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) from a Low-Income South African Community | References | PDF (64.5 KB)
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Crossing the Invisible Line: Exploring Women's Secretive Alcohol Dependence and Barriers to Accessing Treatment
Liezille Jacobs, Anthony Naidoo & Priscilla Reddy
Pages: 441-445
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforCrossing the Invisible Line: Exploring Women's Secretive Alcohol Dependence and Barriers to Accessing Treatment | References | PDF (66.7 KB)
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Victim Empowerment Programme in a Selected Municipality of the Eastern Cape, South Africa: Service Provider Perceptions
Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya, Karl Peltzer, Gladys Mlambo, Seth Mkhonto & Cily Tabane
Pages: 447-450
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforVictim Empowerment Programme in a Selected Municipality of the Eastern Cape, South Africa: Service Provider Perceptions | References | PDF (60.2 KB)
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Compassion Fatigue, Burnout and Compassion Satisfaction: Prevalence among Nursing Students
Henry D. Mason & Juan A. Nel
Pages: 451-455
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforCompassion Fatigue, Burnout and Compassion Satisfaction: Prevalence among Nursing Students | References | PDF (76.2 KB)
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Original Articles

Article
Cancer Treatment in South Africa: A Narrative Literature Review
Mariska Venter, Chris Venter & Karel Botha
Pages: 459-466
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforCancer Treatment in South Africa: A Narrative Literature Review | References | PDF (115.3 KB)
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The Criminal Liability of Child Soldiers: In Search of a Standard
Pieter Brits & Michelle Nel
Pages: 467-472
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforThe Criminal Liability of Child Soldiers: In Search of a Standard | References | PDF (74 KB)
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Psychology in Ghana
Kwaku Oppong Asante & Seth Oppong
Pages: 473-476
Published online: 01 May 2014
AbstractforPsychology in Ghana | References | PDF (68.3 KB)
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Erratum
Page: 476
Published online: 01 May 2014
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