Browsing Research Articles by Author "Davids, Eugene Lee"
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Adolescent goals and aspirations in search of psychological well-being: from the perspective of self-determination theory
Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette V.; Kerchhoff, Lynn Joy (SAGE Publications, 2016)According to self-determination theory, an individual’s goal content and the processes involved in goal setting often represent the status of the individual’s mental health and well-being. When examining the importance ... -
Does family structure matter? comparing the life goals and aspirations of learners in secondary schools
Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette V. (Education Association of South Africa, 2013)The aim of this study was to compare the goals and aspirations of learners from single- and two-parent families. The study used a quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional comparative group design. The sample ... -
Family structure and functioning: Influences on adolescents psychological needs, goals and aspirations in a South African setting
Davids, Eugene Lee; Ryan, Jill; Yassin, Zeenat; Hendrickse, Suzette; Roman, Nicolette V. (Taylor & Francis, 2016)This study aimed to determine the effects of family structure and functioning on basic psychological need fulfilment, life goals and aspirations of adolescents in a South African setting. Participants were 457 adolescent ... -
Health behaviour, decision making and perceived parenting: Are male and female learners significantly different?
Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette V.; Leach, Lloyd (IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2016)The study aimed to establish the perceived parenting styles, decision making styles and engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviours of male and female learners in secondary schools in the Western Cape, South Africa. A ... -
The link between parenting approaches and health behavior: a systematic review
Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette V.; Leach, Lloyd (Routledge, 2017)The familial home environment, where parenting takes place, plays an important role in the health behaviors that children and adolescents engage in and has implications on health and well-being in later life. Lifestyle-related ... -
The role of family structure and parenting in first year university adjustment
Daniels, Verushka Zaskia; Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette Vanessa (SAGE, 2018)The first year of university creates new experiences and challenges for first years and lays the foundation for the subsequent years of study. This first year has implications for academic development, mental health, and ...