This study explored the relationship between religiosity, hope, and subjective well-being among a group of 430 participants (28.8% male, 88.4% black, 8.4% white) residing in the Gauteng Province South Africa. The sample consisted of students (n = 210) as well as family members of these students (n = 220). A cross-sectional quantitative survey design was used. Data was gathered using the Adult Trait-hope Scale, a three item measure of religiosity, the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS). Descriptive statistics were computed in SPSS 22. Following this, correlations between all latent variables were calculated in Mplus Version 7.11, where after latent variable modelling was performed. During this process, an initial measurement model was specified, which was examined for goodness of fit, and compared against two competing measurement models. The best fitting model was then subjected to a process of model development, and subsequently re-specified as a structural model. The fit of this model was again assessed and compared to two competing structural models. Finally, indirect effects between religiosity, hope, and subjective well-being (comprised of positive affect, negative affect, and life satisfaction) were investigated. The results revealed that religiosity was a significant predictor of both agency and pathway hope, and that the strength of this relationship was moderate in the case of agency hope, and weak in the case of pathway hope. In turn, agency hope predicted higher levels of life satisfaction and positive affect, and lowered levels of negative affect. However, with the exception of positive affect (with which it was positively associated), pathway hope was not related to any of the subjective well-being variables, suggesting that it is less significantly associated with subjective well-being than agency hope. The results of the mediation analysis revealed that agency hope acted as a significant mediator of the relationship between religiosity and life satisfaction, positive affect, and negative affect. Pathway hope mediated the relationship between religiosity and positive affect. These results suggest that the elevated levels of subjective well-being often found in relation to religiosity can at least in part be attributed to the fact that religion is associated with elevated levels of hope. The mini-dissertation is concluded with a chapter that outlines the conclusions and limitations related to the study, and on this basis, several recommendations were proposed for future research and practical application of the findings. / MA (Positive Psychology), North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2014

Research regarding employee well-being has generally been neglected in the non-profit organisation (NPO) sector. In many aspects NPOs function similar to for-profit organisations, but face challenges such as more financial restraints. Despite these difficulties, many people choose to work at and remain employed with NPOs. The NPO sector is expanding at a rapid pace and therefore needs to recruit and retain people more effectively without spending too many resources. The objective of this study was to investigate the role of psychological capital (PsyCap) in the decision to work in the NPO sector, and determine further reasons to choose and remain with this sector. An explanatory sequential mixed method design was used with an availability sample (N=108) of employees at an NPO in the social services sector in Gauteng and North West provinces. In the quantitative study, the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) was used as measuring instrument. The qualitative study entailed semi-structured interviews with participants with lower (n = 8) and higher (n = 8) PsyCap. The results indicated that NPO employees had a higher level of PsyCap. Differences with regard to their preference to work at an NPO were found between individuals with higher and lower levels of PsyCap, specifically pertaining to the reasons for joining an NPO, motivation, meaning, fulfilment and viewing their work as a calling. No clear inconsistencies with regards to rewards and the choice of working in the NPO, public and private sectors were found among individuals with higher and lower PsyCap. The main reasons influencing the decision to work at an NPO were altruism, type of rewards, job satisfaction, organisational factors, positive social influence, and experiencing their work at an NPO as a calling. The study addresses the lack of research on employee well-being in the NPO sector and extends PsyCap research to NPOs. Characteristics of employees who choose to work in NPOs are emphasised. Recommendations for the organisation and suggestions for future research are presented. / MA (Industrial Psychology)--North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2015

The primary objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between work engagement and hope and to determine the possible impact on productivity within an agri-business. For the purpose of the study, we used two measures, namely: • The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale was used to measure work engagement • The Dispositional Hope Scale was used to measure hope. The questionnaires were completed by 341 respondents of the relevant agribusiness. The respondents represented all the divisions in the business. The research results showed that there was a significant correlation between work engagement and hope. Moreover, the literature review showed that work engagement and hope are playing a definite role in the productivity of any business. / MBA, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014

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Bakgrund: Cancer är en vanligt förekommande sjukdom där antalet diagnostiserade ökar. Sjuksköterskan kan i sitt yrke möta dessa patienter, därför är det en fördel att få en djupare insikt om dessa patienters upplevelser. I livets slutskede är upplevelsen av livskvalitet av betydelse. Begrepp som är betydelsefulla för livskvaliteten är hälsa, lidande och hopp. Syfte: Studiens syfte var att belysa faktorer som påverkar livskvaliteten i livets slutskede hos patienter med cancer. Metod: En litteraturbaserad studie som utgår från tolv kvalitativa vetenskapliga artiklar. Resultat: Ur analysen framkom tre kategorier; viljan att fortsätta leva som vanligt, känslomässigt förhållande till andra och kunna hantera tankar och känslor om liv och död med nio underkategorier. Diskussion: För patienter medför det utmaningar i livet att insjukna i cancer. Utmaningar består av att hålla fast vid sina rutiner i det dagliga livet, sina relationer, finna mening och vara hoppfull. Konklusion: Studien belyser betydelsen av att vårdpersonal uppmuntrar och stödjer patienten i att hålla fast vid sociala kontakter eftersom sociala relationer är betydande för patientens livskvalitet. Studien påvisar att patienter kan känna sig obekväma när de tvingas tala om döden vid fel tillfälle, därför bör vårdpersonal vara lyhörda kring patientens mottaglighet att samtala om döden. / Background: Cancer is a common disease in which the number of diagnosed increases. In the nursing profession it’s possible to encounter this group of patient’s and therefore it’s an advantage to get a deeper insight of these patients' experiences. In the end of this patient’s life the experience of the quality of life is significant. Concepts that are important of the quality of life are health, suffering and hope. Aim: The aim of this study was to illuminate the factors that affect the quality of life of terminally ill patients with cancer. Method: A qualitative literature based study based on twelve qualitative research articles. Results: Three categories emerged from the analysis; the desire of continuing living as usual, emotional relationships to others and be able to manage thoughts and feelings about life and death with nine subcategories. Discussion: For patients, it brings challenges to life by developing cancer. Challenges of sticking to their routines of daily life, their relationships, find meaning and to be hopeful. Conclusion: The study highlights importance of encourage and support from the health professionals to help patient keep their social contacts, because it’s significant for the patient’s quality of life. The study demonstrates that patients may feel uncomfortable when forced to talk about death at the wrong time, therefore health professionals should be more keen about the patient’s susceptibility to talk about death.

Syftet med föreliggande studie var att undersöka vilken betydelse hopp, egenmakt samt stigmatisering kan ha i en återhämtningsprocess från psykisk ohälsa. En kvalitativ metod tillämpades och individuella intervjuer med deltagare ur Högskolan Dalarnas erfarenhetspanel genomfördes. För att analysera empirin tillämpades en kvalitativ innehållsanalys som resulterade i följande teman: att bli accepterad, hoppets förutsättningar samt normaliserande. Resultatet visade att hopp snarare var en produkt av återhämtningen än det var en bidragande faktor. Att bli accepterad främjade egenmakt och skyddade mot stigmatisering. Normaliserande faktorer som medmänsklighet och att se till de friska sidorna främjade egenmakt och bröt vanmakt. Uppsatsens resultat kan betraktas som erfarenhetsbaserad kunskap, vilket är en grundförutsättning för en evidensbaserad socialtjänst där brukarperspektivet betonas. / The aim of the present study was to investigate the importance of hope, empowerment and stigma in a recovery process of mental illness. A qualitative method was used and individual interviews with participants from Dalarna University experience panel was conducted. To analyze the empirical data a qualitative content analysis was applied which resulted in the following themes; To be accepted, hope conditions and normalizing. The results showed that hope rather was a product of the recovery than it was a contributing factor. To be accepted promoted empowerment and protected from stigma. Normalizing factors like compassion and to emphasize the healthy sides promoted the empowerment and broke impotence. Thesis results can be considered as experience-based knowledge, which is a prerequisite for evidence-based social service where the user perspective is emphasized.

Thesis (MTh)--Stellenbosch University, 2012. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this research project is to explore whether there are convincing, contemporary theological traditions within Christianity for conceptualising a socially responsible hope for our current times that can be envisioned, embodied and enacted in our world. It uses a theological-ethical framework of hope as social vision, virtue and practice to unpack the shape of hope systematically. It draws on diverse theologians such as Jürgen Moltmann, Albert Nolan, Walter Brueggemann and Flora Keshgegian as well as the Catholic philosopher Josef Pieper to offer multi-denominational and country perspectives on the topic that point towards the social practice of this hope as a central part of the mission of the church in our world today. This project examines a range of theological arguments for a world transforming Christian hope with concrete this-worldly social implications that is not just about ‘pie in the sky when we die’. It looks for a hope that can balance the demands of an active human responsibility alongside faith in a divine presence that is capable of being incarnated into how we see, are and act as humans in the midst of actual life as it is and not just as an abstract doctrine of belief for another world. It seeks for an ecumenically endorsed hope that can enable us to be active contributors to the wider human projects of social transformation clearly needed at the start of the 21st century enabling us to interpret Christian mission as hope in action within our world. / AFIKAANSE OPSOMMING: "Geen opsomming"

Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2001. / Some digitised pages may appear illegible due to the condition of the original hard copy / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Cape of Good Hope Bank limited is a subsidiary company of Nedcor Limited. The Bank was established in 1831, making it the oldest Financial Institution in South Africa. As a competitor within the financial services sector, the Bank has increasingly been faced with issues that include changing client needs, increased competition, and an ever increasing operating cost structure. The Treasury and Investments Division of the Bank, which is responsible for the funding side of the business, is primarily focussed on the receiving of deposits from the corporate and retail markets. The emphasis within this mini thesis, is within the retail sector, that of the investments received from 27000 individual clients serviced from 12 "Investment centers" geographically found within the Cape Peninsula. The activities within the Division are dynamic and require continuous change in order to remain competitive. The need to integrate activities and decision making across functional areas in order to gain synergy, has resulted in the use of matrix type teams that operate across functional units, using knowledge and expertise found therein. This approach has necessitated the introduction of the principles of project management as a methodology to implement the desired changes. The projects to date have had mediocre implementation, indifferent emphasis, no real ownership or vested interest, and a lack of follow through. The effect is compounded into a lack of delivery on expectations, and allows for wasted effort, time and at greater cost. In order to understand why the above issues are occurring, this mini thesis attempts to offer that there is an ideal "culture" within which project management operates successfully, and that the current culture of the division is different to the "ideal". The role of the leader, in shifting the culture closer to the ideal, is of paramount importance. It has been suggested that the style of the leaders need to be modified in order to become more effective as divisional change agents within the sphere of successful project management methodology. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Kaap die Goeie Hoop Bank is 'n filiaalmaatskappy van Nedkor Beperk. Die Bank is gestig in 1831 en is die langste-bestaande Bank in die land omdat dit in die kompiterende finansiële dienstesektor moet oorleef, is dit blootgestel aan veranderende kliëntbehoeftes, koste druk en 'n groeiende mededinging. Tesourie en Beleggings divisie van die Bank, wat veranwoorderlik is vir die befondsings funksie, fokus primêr op die aantrekking van deposito's uit die korporatiewe en persoonlike markte. Hierdie werkstuk lê klem op laasgenoemde waar beleggings van 27000 individuele kliente bedien word vanaf 12 beleggingsentra versprei oor die Kaapse Skiereiland. Die aktiviteite van die divisie is dinamies en vereis voortdurende verandering om tred te hou met markveranderinge. Die behoefte om besluitneming en aktiwiteite oor 'n aantal funksionele areas sinergisties te integreer, het daartoe gelei dat matriks struktuur oor funksionele grense opereer en gebruik maak van kennis en kundigheid. Hierdie benadering noodsaak die aanwending van gesonde projekbestuurbeginsels om die nodige veranderinge metodies aan te bring. Tot dusver het implementering middelmatige sukses gehad as gevolg van geen werklike eienaarskap of gevestige belange, onvoldoende en wisselende prioriteite. Die gevolg was onvoldoende lewering teenoor verwagtinge en vermorsing aan tyd en koste. Om 'n beter begrip te kry van hierdie "onvoldoende lewering teenoor verwagtinge", poog hierdie minitesis om te soek na die ideale "kultuur" waar binne projekbestuur suksesvol kan plaasvind deur die huidige kultuur van die divisie te konstrasteer met die "ideale". Die rol van die leier is van hoogste belang om die kultuurverskuiwing te laat plaasvind. Dit word voorgestel dat die bestuurstyl van die leierskap aangepas word om meer effektiefte word as divisie "veranderings agente" sodat projekbestuur metodologie in die proses sukses kan behaal.

Thesis (DLitt)--Stellenbosch University, 1957. / Please refer to full text for abstract.

Thesis (DPhil (History))--University of Stellenbosch, 1946. / 409 leaves printed on single pages, preliminary pages i- ix and numbered pages 1-445. Includes bibliography. / Digitized at 330 dpi black and white PDF format (OCR), using KODAK i 1220 PLUS scanner. / No abstract available