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A systematic review of children’s construction of the self: implications for children’s subjective well-being
(Springer Verlag, 2017)
This research aimed to systematically review academic literature focused on how children construct and assign meaning to the ‘self.’ An article search and appraisal yielded 38 articles that met the inclusion criteria. ...
Children’s subjective well-being: Multi-group analysis among a sample of children from two socio-economic status groups in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Springer Verlag, 2017)
Recent advancements in child well-being research have shown an increased importance of subjective well-being in understanding children and adolescents’ quality of life. These advancements have raised questions concerning ...
Children’s discursive constructions of the ‘self’
(Springer Verlag, 2017)
The ways in which children construct and assign meaning to the ‘self’ could have an impact on their social and emotional well-being, including their coping skills, relationship formation, and behaviour. Furthermore, a ...
Children's subjective well-being in Africa: A comparative analysis across three countries
(Elsevier, 2017)
Recent trends in child well-being research have shown a substantial advancement in studies investigating children's subjective well-being (SWB). This advancement has raised questions concerning the measurement of SWB and ...
Children’s representations of nature using photovoice and community mapping: perspectives from South Africa
(Co-Action Publishing:, 2017)
The aim of the study was to explore children’s representations and perceptions of natural spaces using photovoice and community mapping. The sample consisted of 28 children aged 12–14 years residing in urban and rural ...
Children’s hope in South Africa: A population-based Study
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2020)
A growing body of research has provided evidence for the cognitive motivational construct of hope as a psychological strength, particularly for children in adverse social circumstances. In children, hope is defined as a ...
Prevalence of bullying victimisation among primary school children in South Africa: a population-based study
(BMC Research Notes, 2021)
Objectives: Bullying victimisation (BV) among children in South Africa has been identified as a major public health concern. While several studies report on the prevalence rates of BV, there is currently a dearth of research ...
The relation between children’s participation in daily activities, their engagement with family and friends, and subjective well-being
(Springer, 2020)
The study aimed to ascertain the relation between children’s participation in daily activities, engaging with family and friends and their subjective well-being (SWB); and to ascertain the extent to which the nature of the ...