Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1984. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 136-142).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, San Diego, 2006. / Title from first page of PDF file (viewed December 6, 2006). Available via ProQuest Digital Dissertations. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-148).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006. / Title from title screen (site viewed June 8, 2007). PDF text: vii, 219 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 1.47 Mb. UMI publication number: AAT 3242158. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in microfilm and microfiche formats.

M.Com. (Industrial Psychology) / Human beings are daily being confronted with circumstances within and out of their own control which influence and regulate their behaviour to a great extent. One of the most important controversial issues in the behavioural sciences is particularly the extent to which these circumstances have an influence on behaviour. An individual is either free to control his own behaviour, or his behaviour is being controlled by forces over which he has no control. These principles of free will versus determinism, .had an unique influence on the development of the different psychological approaches. This issue is also of fundamental importance in the field of industrial psychology, as studies in this subject of study are always directed at a better understanding of. the relationship between the individual and his environment. In view of the general emphasis placed on such aspects as selfactualization and the vital role of the individual in determining his own future, it can be concluded that the degree of control which an individual has in influencing his environment, is of central importance in the better understanding and explanation of behaviour. In this study, special reference was made to the degree of control which an individual has over his life, his time and over social relationships, in context of the 4-dimensional theory of human behaviour. In an effort to create an integrated system of knowledge in the behavioural sciences, Raubenheimer (1978) proposed a 4-dimensional classification theory of human behaviour. This theory postulates that the three spatial dimensions (depth, breadth and height) and a fourth dimension (time), have psychic analogues which are defined as constructs of human behaviour.

This is a quantitative, exploratory study focusing on self-efficacy and ways of coping of male and female first-year psychology students at a university in the Nelson Mandela Metropole. The study aimed to explore and describe the relationship between The General Perceived Self- Efficacy Scale and the Ways of Coping Questionnaire of first-year university psychology students. A non-probability convenience sampling technique was employed. The sample consisted of 34 males and 94 females between the ages of 18 and 21 years, who were registered for a first-year psychology module. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. The results showed moderate correlations between general perceived self-efficacy and problem-focused and focusing on the positive as ways of coping. In addition, the results showed significant relationships between general perceived self-efficacy and problem-focused coping, seeking social support and focusing on the positive as ways of coping. Gender differences with regards to the constructs of coping and self-efficacy were also explored. Limitations of the present research were noted and recommendations for future research were proposed.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Tulsa, 1989. / Bibliography: leaves 55-59.

Wong, So-wan. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 44-53). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Chapter I --- Abstract / English Version --- p.i / Chinese Version --- p.ii / Chapter II --- Acknowledgement --- p.iii / Chapter III --- Table of Contents --- p.v / Chapter IV --- Chapter 1: Introduction --- p.1 / Theories of Emotional Expressivity - Individual Level --- p.4 / Cross-Cultural Studies on Emotional Expressivity --- p.11 / Model of Emotional Expressivity of the Present Study --- p.17 / Chapter V --- Chapter 2: Method / Data Source --- p.22 / Data Analyses --- p.25 / Chapter VI --- Chapter 3: Results --- p.27 / Chapter VII --- Chapter 4: Discussion --- p.32 / Model of Emotional Expressivity --- p.32 / Future Direction --- p.40 / Concluding Notes --- p.42 / Chapter VIII --- References --- p.44 / Chapter IX --- Tables --- p.54 / Chapter X --- Figure --- p.60 / Model of Emotional Expressivity at the Individual Level --- p.61 / Dendogram of hierarchical cluster analysis of the three forms of emotional expressions for the emotion of anger --- p.62 / Dendogram of hierarchical cluster analysis of the three forms of emotional expressions for the emotion of joy --- p.63

Thesis (M.A. (Clinical Psychology)) --University of Limpopo, 2013 / The aim of the study was to explore preference for support and the different coping strategies that are employed by adolescents’ following suicide attempt in Limpopo Capricorn district. The sample comprised of 81 adolescents of both male and female who were admitted at public hospitals around the district and referred to psychology department for intervention. Using purposive sampling, data was collected through the use of a questionnaire which was divided into 1. Demographical information, 2. Multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS), 3. Ways of coping scale (WCS) which consisted of three subscales: active-cognitive, active-behavioural and avoidance strategies. Most participants reported not having support. Participants who expressed support from family, friends and significant others indicated that although family, friends and significant others were equally perceived to be an important source of support, family was more inclined to be the most preferred source of support. This preference differed according to gender as females perceived family to be the most important source followed by friends and lastly significant others, while males order of preference was friends followed by significant others and lastly family; indicating that males are more inclined to have their friends as the most preferred source of support than females. The findings of the study also indicated that suicidal adolescents used avoidance strategies followed by cognitive and lastly behavioural strategies. A significant relationship was established in the use cognitive strategies and coping by adolescents who viewed their support structures as supportive and also with active behavioural strategies. On avoidance strategies there was no significant relationship established highlighting the possibility that those adolescents who feel that they have no support use avoidance as a coping strategy. The recommendations made on the results from this study are that research in suicide should be a continuous process that keeps up with the changing family, political and cultural dynamics of our society. This is crucial since what is considered crucial support today for the adolescent, might not necessarily be viewed as relevant support for the adolescent in the