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Experiences of families living with a mentally ill family member /|cM.M. Mokoena-Mvandaba.Mokoena-Mvandaba, Magdeline Monyaluoe January 2013 (has links)
Some families in the Free State Province, specifically in Thabo-Mofutsanyana district, are families living with mentally ill family members. The families accompany the mentally ill family members to designated clinics which offer primary, secondary and tertiary mental health services, and all these levels of care provide care, treatment and rehabilitation of mentally ill persons (SA, 2002:2). Despite the care that these families give to their mentally ill family members, it seemed that they find it difficult to cope living with a mentally ill family member. This is supported by Zergaw, Hailemariam, Alem and Kebed (2008:191) who indicate the economic impact, disruption of daily life, work and family relationships experienced by families living with a mentally ill family member. This was also evident in a study by Du Plessis, Greeff and Koen (2004:4), that, because of a lack of a formal support system for families living with mentally ill family members, and lack of necessary skills to take on the responsibility of caring for mentally ill relatives, mentally ill family members relapse and are readmitted in the mental health care institutions. Adding to this, in most of the families living with mentally ill family members in the Thabo-Mofutsanyana district, it is not known how they cope and are supported. Once there is a clear understanding of how families experience living with mentally ill family members, health care practitioners can give better support to families living with mentally ill family members.
The research objective of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of families living with a mentally ill family member in the Thabo-Mofutsanyana district, to explore and describe the strengths of families living with a mentally ill family member, and to formulate guidelines to support families living with mentally ill family members.
A qualitative, phenomenological design was used which enabled the researcher to understand the way in which the families experience living with a mentally ill family member. The population studied in this research consisted of families living with mentally ill family members in the Thabo-Mofutsanyana district in South Africa. The purposive sampling was used to select participants with the assistance of a mediator. Permission to conduct research was negotiated with the district manager. Voluntary and informed consent in writing was obtained from all the participants. The sample size was determined by data saturation, which was reached after 14 interviews.
Data analysis was carried out simultaneously with data collection. In consensus discussions, the researcher and the co-coder reached consensus on the main and sub themes. From the research findings, five main themes were identified. The first two themes are the positive and negative experiences of living with a mentally ill family member. The third theme is the concerns of family in staying with a mentally ill family member. The fourth theme is the strengths in coping with a mentally ill family member. The last theme is ways in which family members as families wanted to be supported.
It could be concluded that the experience of families living with mentally ill family members in Thabo-Mofutsanyana district need to be supported. In order to address this support holistically and to enhance quality of life and to lessen the burden the families experience in living with a mentally ill family member, the support should firstly be addressed individually and then as a family. Following that, the collective support can be addressed by a support network system through involvement of the department of health, clinics, rehabilitation centres, community, mental health care workers, giving of medication and establishment support of groups of families living with mental health care users.
From these findings the researcher proposed guidelines to support families living with mentally ill family members, and to increase knowledge in these families on how to handle a mentally ill family member. The researcher also compiled recommendations for nursing practice, nursing education and nursing research in families living with mental health care users. / Thesis (MCur)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.
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Experiences of families living with a mentally ill family member /|cM.M. Mokoena-Mvandaba.Mokoena-Mvandaba, Magdeline Monyaluoe January 2013 (has links)
Some families in the Free State Province, specifically in Thabo-Mofutsanyana district, are families living with mentally ill family members. The families accompany the mentally ill family members to designated clinics which offer primary, secondary and tertiary mental health services, and all these levels of care provide care, treatment and rehabilitation of mentally ill persons (SA, 2002:2). Despite the care that these families give to their mentally ill family members, it seemed that they find it difficult to cope living with a mentally ill family member. This is supported by Zergaw, Hailemariam, Alem and Kebed (2008:191) who indicate the economic impact, disruption of daily life, work and family relationships experienced by families living with a mentally ill family member. This was also evident in a study by Du Plessis, Greeff and Koen (2004:4), that, because of a lack of a formal support system for families living with mentally ill family members, and lack of necessary skills to take on the responsibility of caring for mentally ill relatives, mentally ill family members relapse and are readmitted in the mental health care institutions. Adding to this, in most of the families living with mentally ill family members in the Thabo-Mofutsanyana district, it is not known how they cope and are supported. Once there is a clear understanding of how families experience living with mentally ill family members, health care practitioners can give better support to families living with mentally ill family members.
The research objective of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of families living with a mentally ill family member in the Thabo-Mofutsanyana district, to explore and describe the strengths of families living with a mentally ill family member, and to formulate guidelines to support families living with mentally ill family members.
A qualitative, phenomenological design was used which enabled the researcher to understand the way in which the families experience living with a mentally ill family member. The population studied in this research consisted of families living with mentally ill family members in the Thabo-Mofutsanyana district in South Africa. The purposive sampling was used to select participants with the assistance of a mediator. Permission to conduct research was negotiated with the district manager. Voluntary and informed consent in writing was obtained from all the participants. The sample size was determined by data saturation, which was reached after 14 interviews.
Data analysis was carried out simultaneously with data collection. In consensus discussions, the researcher and the co-coder reached consensus on the main and sub themes. From the research findings, five main themes were identified. The first two themes are the positive and negative experiences of living with a mentally ill family member. The third theme is the concerns of family in staying with a mentally ill family member. The fourth theme is the strengths in coping with a mentally ill family member. The last theme is ways in which family members as families wanted to be supported.
It could be concluded that the experience of families living with mentally ill family members in Thabo-Mofutsanyana district need to be supported. In order to address this support holistically and to enhance quality of life and to lessen the burden the families experience in living with a mentally ill family member, the support should firstly be addressed individually and then as a family. Following that, the collective support can be addressed by a support network system through involvement of the department of health, clinics, rehabilitation centres, community, mental health care workers, giving of medication and establishment support of groups of families living with mental health care users.
From these findings the researcher proposed guidelines to support families living with mentally ill family members, and to increase knowledge in these families on how to handle a mentally ill family member. The researcher also compiled recommendations for nursing practice, nursing education and nursing research in families living with mental health care users. / Thesis (MCur)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.
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The exploration of stereotypes within selected South African organisations / Lizelle BrinkBrink, Lizelle January 2014 (has links)
After the first democratic election that took place in South Africa in 1994, numerous changes
occurred within the labour force. The labour force has become increasingly diverse with
individuals from different races, genders and ages now fulfilling various positions within
organisations. Consequently, organisations have become more focused on managing this
diverse workforce and eliminating stereotypes, and consequently discrimination that
accompanies this diversity. Stereotypes that are formed within organisations can be based on
various criteria and, if not addressed, can lead to various negative consequences for both the
individual and the organisation. It therefore seems that stereotypes are an important topic to
research, specifically within the unique South African context.
The objective of this study was to explore the prevalent stereotypes and the experiences
thereof among individuals working in selected South African organisations. Within the social
constructivism paradigm using an emic perspective, qualitative research from both a
phenomenological and hermeneutic approach was employed to achieve the objectives of this
study. Both purposive and convenience sampling was used for the purpose of this study after
utilising a multiple case study strategy. Employees of selected South African organisations
(N = 336) were involved in this research study. These organisations formed part of the
following employment sectors: banking, higher education institutions, mining, municipalities,
nursing, police services, primary and secondary schools, and restaurant industry. Data was
collected by making use of semi-structured interviews, and data analysis was achieved by
means of thematic analysis.
The results of this study indicated that individuals working in selected South African
organisations are familiar with the meaning of stereotypes and that they are consciously aware of the origin of stereotypes. Results indicated that although not all of the participants
have had direct experiences with stereotyped groups, they are well aware that stereotypes are
also caused by indirect sources.
The results of this study also illustrate that various stereotypes exist within selected South
African organisations. It was explored on an out-group and in-group level. It was found that
not only do employees stereotype others (out-group), they are also well aware of being
stereotyped themselves (in-group). The most prevalent stereotypes were based on race,
gender, age, occupation, and other work-related dimensions. Stereotypes based on race,
gender and age were based on the internal dimensions of diversity. Stereotypes were also
based on the external and organisational dimensions of diversity and included occupation,
physical appearance, position, qualification, and duration in organisation. Interesting to note
is that with in-group occupational stereotyping, most employees felt they are also stereotyped
on their internal dimensional characteristics (race, gender and age).
Stereotyped occupations include: academics, administration staff, educators, engineers,
finance, human resources, librarians, mining, nursing, police and restaurant waitrons. The
findings of this study also showed that when individuals experience in-group stereotypes,
they react to these stereotypes on a cognitive, behavioural or emotional level. Results
indicated that participants mostly reacted to stereotypes in a cognitive manner and most of
these experiences were negative in nature. Recommendations with regard to future research
and practice were made. Managers within organisations should eliminate stereotypes from
organisational practices and decision-making by not focusing on irrelevant personal
differences, but rather on performance-related information. Employees should be trained and
educated by the organisation regarding stereotypes and the effects thereof. Employees should
also be provided with an opportunity to interact with diverse people within the organisation. / PhD (Industrial Psychology), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
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The exploration of stereotypes within selected South African organisations / Lizelle BrinkBrink, Lizelle January 2014 (has links)
After the first democratic election that took place in South Africa in 1994, numerous changes
occurred within the labour force. The labour force has become increasingly diverse with
individuals from different races, genders and ages now fulfilling various positions within
organisations. Consequently, organisations have become more focused on managing this
diverse workforce and eliminating stereotypes, and consequently discrimination that
accompanies this diversity. Stereotypes that are formed within organisations can be based on
various criteria and, if not addressed, can lead to various negative consequences for both the
individual and the organisation. It therefore seems that stereotypes are an important topic to
research, specifically within the unique South African context.
The objective of this study was to explore the prevalent stereotypes and the experiences
thereof among individuals working in selected South African organisations. Within the social
constructivism paradigm using an emic perspective, qualitative research from both a
phenomenological and hermeneutic approach was employed to achieve the objectives of this
study. Both purposive and convenience sampling was used for the purpose of this study after
utilising a multiple case study strategy. Employees of selected South African organisations
(N = 336) were involved in this research study. These organisations formed part of the
following employment sectors: banking, higher education institutions, mining, municipalities,
nursing, police services, primary and secondary schools, and restaurant industry. Data was
collected by making use of semi-structured interviews, and data analysis was achieved by
means of thematic analysis.
The results of this study indicated that individuals working in selected South African
organisations are familiar with the meaning of stereotypes and that they are consciously aware of the origin of stereotypes. Results indicated that although not all of the participants
have had direct experiences with stereotyped groups, they are well aware that stereotypes are
also caused by indirect sources.
The results of this study also illustrate that various stereotypes exist within selected South
African organisations. It was explored on an out-group and in-group level. It was found that
not only do employees stereotype others (out-group), they are also well aware of being
stereotyped themselves (in-group). The most prevalent stereotypes were based on race,
gender, age, occupation, and other work-related dimensions. Stereotypes based on race,
gender and age were based on the internal dimensions of diversity. Stereotypes were also
based on the external and organisational dimensions of diversity and included occupation,
physical appearance, position, qualification, and duration in organisation. Interesting to note
is that with in-group occupational stereotyping, most employees felt they are also stereotyped
on their internal dimensional characteristics (race, gender and age).
Stereotyped occupations include: academics, administration staff, educators, engineers,
finance, human resources, librarians, mining, nursing, police and restaurant waitrons. The
findings of this study also showed that when individuals experience in-group stereotypes,
they react to these stereotypes on a cognitive, behavioural or emotional level. Results
indicated that participants mostly reacted to stereotypes in a cognitive manner and most of
these experiences were negative in nature. Recommendations with regard to future research
and practice were made. Managers within organisations should eliminate stereotypes from
organisational practices and decision-making by not focusing on irrelevant personal
differences, but rather on performance-related information. Employees should be trained and
educated by the organisation regarding stereotypes and the effects thereof. Employees should
also be provided with an opportunity to interact with diverse people within the organisation. / PhD (Industrial Psychology), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
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An investigation of emotion experiences at work : a critical incident technique approach / Natalie BoothBooth, Natalie January 2013 (has links)
Orientation: Emotions at work have been considered as an important facet of employees’ work life. However, research regarding the investigation of the emotion experiences at work per se has been lacking.
Research Purpose: The general objective of this study is to critically investigate what emotion events are experienced and how these events are appraised for them to result in specific emotions.
Motivation for the study: Currently a lack of research regarding emotion experiences as a process exists.
Research design, approach and method: To investigate emotion experiences as a process a Qualitative study was conducted among one hundred (n=100) professional mining employees using The Critical Incident Technique Approach.
Main findings: 84% of the participants experienced negative emotion events and a mere 14% of participants experienced positive emotion events at work. Negative emotion events were appraised as negative and participants indicated not having control or power over the events, yet adaption was possible. Negative emotions included: anger, disgust and sadness. Positive emotion events were appraised as positive even though the participants reported not having control or power over the situation. Participant did report being able to live with the consequences. Positive emotions provoked included joy, pleasure and pride.
Practical/managerial implications: When the emotion experiences of employees are investigated as a process, better understanding of emotions will be gained which will enable the implementation of the most appropriate interventions to fulfil individual needs and reaching organisational goals.
Contribution/value-adding: Existing research on the emotion experience as a process has been lacking especially in the South African context. This study will thus contribute to research regarding the investigation of the emotion experience as a process and not mere independent components. / MA (Industrial Psychology), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013
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An investigation of emotion experiences at work : a critical incident technique approach / Natalie BoothBooth, Natalie January 2013 (has links)
Orientation: Emotions at work have been considered as an important facet of employees’ work life. However, research regarding the investigation of the emotion experiences at work per se has been lacking.
Research Purpose: The general objective of this study is to critically investigate what emotion events are experienced and how these events are appraised for them to result in specific emotions.
Motivation for the study: Currently a lack of research regarding emotion experiences as a process exists.
Research design, approach and method: To investigate emotion experiences as a process a Qualitative study was conducted among one hundred (n=100) professional mining employees using The Critical Incident Technique Approach.
Main findings: 84% of the participants experienced negative emotion events and a mere 14% of participants experienced positive emotion events at work. Negative emotion events were appraised as negative and participants indicated not having control or power over the events, yet adaption was possible. Negative emotions included: anger, disgust and sadness. Positive emotion events were appraised as positive even though the participants reported not having control or power over the situation. Participant did report being able to live with the consequences. Positive emotions provoked included joy, pleasure and pride.
Practical/managerial implications: When the emotion experiences of employees are investigated as a process, better understanding of emotions will be gained which will enable the implementation of the most appropriate interventions to fulfil individual needs and reaching organisational goals.
Contribution/value-adding: Existing research on the emotion experience as a process has been lacking especially in the South African context. This study will thus contribute to research regarding the investigation of the emotion experience as a process and not mere independent components. / MA (Industrial Psychology), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013
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An analysis of precision agriculture in the South African summer grain producing areas / Hendriks J.Hendriks, Joseph January 2011 (has links)
Both globally and locally, agriculture faces ever increasing challenges such as high input costs, strict environmental laws, decrease in land for cultivation and an increase in demand due to the growing global population. Profitability and sustainability requires more effective production systems. Precision agriculture is identified as such a system and is built upon a system approach that aims to restructure the total system of agriculture towards low input, high efficiency and sustainable agriculture.
The aim of this study was to analyse the state of precision agriculture in the summer grain producing areas of South Africa, specifically the North West and Free State provinces. In order to achieve this, a literature study was conducted. During the literature study the term ‘precision agriculture’ was defined and discussed. The precision agriculture cycle and its components were explained and benefits of precision agriculture were identified. The literature study was concluded with identifying and discussing the most widely used and most beneficial technologies as well as reasons for slow adoption.
Findings from the literature study were used to investigate the state of precision agriculture locally. In order to achieve this, a quantitative approach was used and information was collected by means of an empirical study using a questionnaire. Questionnaires were distributed to farmers using selling agents of an agricultural company that is well represented in the targeted areas. The data was then statistically analysed.
The survey showed that only 52% of summer grain producing farmers in the North West and Free State provinces of South Africa practises precision agriculture as defined in the
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literature study. The study also revealed that the majority of precision agriculture farmers are over the age of 40, have more than 16 years of farming experience, are well educated, cultivate more than 1,000 hectares and uses none or little irrigation. The most commonly used precision agriculture technologies were grid soil sampling and yield monitors. The perception among most of the farmers was that precision technologies are not very affordable, not easily available and that it lacks proper testing with regards to efficiency. The group of summer grain–producing farmers that have correctly implemented precision agriculture as per definition stated that the benefits they derived from precision technologies include reduction in input costs, increased outputs and improved management skills. Too high implementation costs and technologies not providing enough benefits were among the main reasons farmers do not implement precision agriculture.
It was concluded that a significant effort and amount of work is needed to increase the use of precision agriculture among summer grain–producing farmers in the targeted areas. A consolidated effort from government, agricultural institutions and agricultural companies will be needed to achieve this goal. Implementing precision agriculture as a system will require education (from primary to tertiary institutions) and improved marketing strategies. Only then will precision technologies be able to help meet the future demands placed on the agriculture sector. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.
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An analysis of precision agriculture in the South African summer grain producing areas / Hendriks J.Hendriks, Joseph January 2011 (has links)
Both globally and locally, agriculture faces ever increasing challenges such as high input costs, strict environmental laws, decrease in land for cultivation and an increase in demand due to the growing global population. Profitability and sustainability requires more effective production systems. Precision agriculture is identified as such a system and is built upon a system approach that aims to restructure the total system of agriculture towards low input, high efficiency and sustainable agriculture.
The aim of this study was to analyse the state of precision agriculture in the summer grain producing areas of South Africa, specifically the North West and Free State provinces. In order to achieve this, a literature study was conducted. During the literature study the term ‘precision agriculture’ was defined and discussed. The precision agriculture cycle and its components were explained and benefits of precision agriculture were identified. The literature study was concluded with identifying and discussing the most widely used and most beneficial technologies as well as reasons for slow adoption.
Findings from the literature study were used to investigate the state of precision agriculture locally. In order to achieve this, a quantitative approach was used and information was collected by means of an empirical study using a questionnaire. Questionnaires were distributed to farmers using selling agents of an agricultural company that is well represented in the targeted areas. The data was then statistically analysed.
The survey showed that only 52% of summer grain producing farmers in the North West and Free State provinces of South Africa practises precision agriculture as defined in the
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literature study. The study also revealed that the majority of precision agriculture farmers are over the age of 40, have more than 16 years of farming experience, are well educated, cultivate more than 1,000 hectares and uses none or little irrigation. The most commonly used precision agriculture technologies were grid soil sampling and yield monitors. The perception among most of the farmers was that precision technologies are not very affordable, not easily available and that it lacks proper testing with regards to efficiency. The group of summer grain–producing farmers that have correctly implemented precision agriculture as per definition stated that the benefits they derived from precision technologies include reduction in input costs, increased outputs and improved management skills. Too high implementation costs and technologies not providing enough benefits were among the main reasons farmers do not implement precision agriculture.
It was concluded that a significant effort and amount of work is needed to increase the use of precision agriculture among summer grain–producing farmers in the targeted areas. A consolidated effort from government, agricultural institutions and agricultural companies will be needed to achieve this goal. Implementing precision agriculture as a system will require education (from primary to tertiary institutions) and improved marketing strategies. Only then will precision technologies be able to help meet the future demands placed on the agriculture sector. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.
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