The aim of this dissertation is to establish the factor structure of six salutogenic
constructs. The six constructs are conceptualised form the salutogenic paradigm -
namely sense of coherence, hardiness, self-efficacy, learned resourcefulness, locus of
control and potency. A personality profile of the salutogenic functioning person as well
as relevant international and South African research are presented.
Measurements for the six constructs and biographical data are administered to a
representative sample of 100 administrative officers. The instruments were found to be
reliable in this study.
Pearson product moment correlations indicated that salutogenesis does not
differentiate between gender, race or qualification, and that coping ability increases with
age. Factor analysis indicated a distinct three factor structure consisting of sense of
coherence, hardiness and a combination of self-efficacy and potency (self-control).
Confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good fit confirming the literature on and
personality profile of the salutogenic functioning individual. / Industrial and Organisational Psychology / M. Admin. (Industrial Psychology)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/18052 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Baloyi, Joyce |
| Contributors | Cilliers, Frans |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (95 leaves) |
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