Thesis (Ph.D. (MW))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.

Background: In 2003, the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service gave instructions that all the new student constables should undergo a personnel capacity-building programme as part of their basic training. This led to the development of the Self-Management Programme by Police Social Work Services. This programme IS, since July 2004, an integral part of the empowerment of more than 8000 recruits annually. A comprehensive study into the short and long-term effects of the programme on recruits, as well as its overall return on investment (ROI), was started in 2004. In this document, only the results that were achieved with the measurement of the programme's decision-making and purpose-in-life components will, however, be covered. Objectives: The study had a twofold purpose. The first was to measure the short and long-term effect of the Financial Management, Planning of Goals, Self-knowledge, Problem-solving and HIV/AIDS Awareness modules on recruit's knowledge, attitude and behaviour. It, secondly, endeavoured to measure the programme's return on investment coefficient. Method: The study utilised an experimental research design, as well as focus groups and triangulation. It involved an average of 400 experimental group respondents, 120 control group members, 12 focus group participants and 14 presenters per module. A total of 23 questionnaires and a focus group schedule was designed and utilised in the generation of data. Results: All five modules had a practical significant effect on the respondents' knowledge, attitude and behaviour and improved their personal and professional functioning considerably. The "decision-making" and "purpose-in-life" components, as well as the programme as a whole, also produced a very high return on investment. It, therefore, implies that the Self-Management Programme should be seen as both a very effective capacity-building tool and a financial asset for the South African Police Service. / Thesis (Ph.D. (MW))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.

More than 20 million copies of Warren’s book, The Purpose Driven Life (2002), were sold over the past 2 years. It is the best-selling hardback in U.S. history. Warren’s previous book, “The Purpose Driven Church” (1995), has sold over one million copies in 20 languages, and was selected as one of the 100 Christian books that. changed the 20th century. More than 415 churches/congregations in South-Africa have already purchased “The Purpose Driven campaign kit” and completed the 40 Days Campaign or are planning to do so. The name Rick Warren is synonymous with “Purpose Driven” and the popularity of his work as well as his influence in this country, justifies a study of this nature. This study wants to determine the effect of Rick Warren’s 40 days of purpose in the Circuit of Klerksdorp of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika. Warren (2002/3) provides five purposes for a believer in the church in his book, A Purpose Driven Life, which is according to him, the church’s purpose of existence. The book is divided into 40 brief chapters and participating congregations are motivated to use the book as part of their 40 days campaign. A Campaign Training Manual can be used complementary to the book helping congregations to prepare their campaign successfully. Chapter 1 of this study takes a look at the external and internal problems in the church. The question arises if the church is at all times sure of her purpose of excistence. There is a difference between efficiency (doing things correctly) and effectiveness, which is doing the right things correctly. The purpose of the church’s existence therefore involves choosing the right alternatives. The hypothesis of this study is that the 40 Days of Purpose is an excellent project for congregations to discover their purpose of existence while it also strengthens the process of building up the local congregation. With this hypothesis in mind, chapter 2 provides the underlying theological principles, concepts and some definitions of the subject of building up the local church. Chapter 3 contains a description of the preparation, the course and the ending of the 40 Days Campaign. The participating congregations in the circuit of Klerksdorp are evaluated according to the guidelines of the Campaign Training Manual. A theological view of each of Warren’s (2002) five purposes is also presented. Chapter 4 provides the quantitative and qualitative research which was done in the Curcuit of Klerksdorp. Eight congregations participated in the research project and the respondents reactions are discussed. Interviews that took place whith the pastors of participating congregations, are also discussed. Chapter 5 contains a critical evaluation of the 40 Days of Purpose as well as the book of Warren (2002/3). The conclusion reviews the hypothesis and whether it can be confirmed. / Dissertation (MA (Theology) : Practical Theology)--University of Pretoria, 2008. / Practical Theology / unrestricted

The purpose of the work was to determine the relationship between the meaningful orientations, personal qualities and the choice of a professional direction for high school students. A review of the literature on this issue showed that there is very little scientific work in this area, this indicates the novelty of the problem. Two methods "Smyslozhiznennye orientations" (hereinafter "SZHO") were used in the work. Leontief and "Professional Orientator 4.4." Developed by the Center for Humanitarian Technologies at Moscow State University. For statistical testing of the hypothesis, the package "STATISTICA 13.3." Was used. The basis of the study was such methods as: analytical, empirical, comparative use of descriptive statistics. The obtained data by contrast group analysis show that in all contrast groups of the "Professional interests" block it is possible to single out several indicators, the scale "Self-control" and "Emotional stability", according to the Mann-Whitney criterion, there is a significant difference in all contrast groups. From the data obtained as a result of factor analysis, it is worth noting that the first and fifth factors in all three groups have the same structure. Differences between groups of girls and boys take place. In a group of young men, scientific activity is related to the technical sphere, but to a group of girls with a natural sphere. The obtained data using hierarchical regression analysis show significant correlations between the scale of the "General indicator" scale and the scale indicators: "Risk", "Nature" of the "Professional interests", "Activity", "Consent", "Self-control" of the "Personality" block. The practical importance of the work is due to the fact that the results of the study may be used to increase the effectiveness of career guidance work. / Целью работы являлось определение взаимосвязи между смысложизненными ориентациями, личностными качествами и выбором профессионального направления у старшеклассников. Рассмотрение литературы по данной проблеме показало что, научных работ по данному направлению крайне мало, это говорит о новизне проблемы. В работе были использованы две методики «Смысложизненные ориентации» (далее «СЖО») Д.А. Леонтьева и «Профориентатор 4.4.» разработанная центром гуманитарных технологий при МГУ. Для статистической проверки гипотезы использовался пакет «STATISTICA 13.3.». Основой исследования явились такие методы как: аналитический, эмпирический, сравнительный использование описательной статистики. Полученные данные путем анализа контрастных групп показывают, что по всем контрастным группам блока «Профессиональные интересы» можно выделить несколько показателей, шкалы «Самоконтроль» и «Эмоциональная стабильность», по критерию Манна-Уитни, наблюдается достоверное различие во всех контрастных группах. Из данных полученных в результате факторного анализа, стоит отметить, что первые и пятые факторы во всех трех группах имеют одинаковую структуру. Различия между группами девушек и юношей имеют место быть. У группы юношей научная деятельность связанна с технической сферой, а у группы девушек с природной сферой. Полученные данные с помощью иерархического регрессионного анализа показывают значимые корреляции между показателем шкалы «Общий показатель» и показателями шкал: «Риск», «Природа» блока «Профессиональные интересы», «Активность», «Согласие», «Самоконтроль» блока «Личность». Практическая значимость работы обусловлена тем что, результаты исследования, возможно, применить для увеличения эффективности профориентационной работы.

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