M.Com. (Industrial Psychology) / In conjunction with general previous experiences in the environment, the intrinsic self has an important influence on a career choice and a general career approach. The self-image which forms part of the personality and which on its part forms part of the intrinsic self, determines the pattern of a individual's general functioning in his environment. The study of the self-image ought to depict a persons psychological world of living. Vrey (1984, p.l0l) has found that a strong positive self-image is coupled with a greater need for and ability to greater success. A favourable self-actualisation is coupled to less fear and tension and can be associated with self-actualisation to a greater extent. Contradictions to mentioned statements are accentuated when specifically referring to the middle ages during which the once self-assured and selfaccepting manager is now characterised by a negative self-respect as well as a tendency towards self-rejection which leads to a radical change Ln behaviour. The negative self-image which a middle aged manager has of himself, is in most cases the result of changes in physical attraction, changes in role and life structure adjustments. This then is also the main reason for withdrawal from competition in the work situation. In this study the purpose is to determine whether middle aged managers with a positive self-image experience a greater degree of occupational adjustment than middle aged managers with a negative self-image. The sample consists of 132 males in the age group of 35 - 55 years who all occupy managerial positions within the same organisation. Vrey's (1974) self-concept questionnaire was used, as this measuring instrument was developed and standardised in South Africa. Comparable data is thus available. Based on the literature study, 24 items were formulated which will determine whether a person is occupationally adjusted or not.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:11841 |
| Date | 28 July 2014 |
| Creators | Jacobs, Johan |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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