| dc.contributor.author | Phillips, Julie | |
| dc.contributor.author | Roman, Nicolette V. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mwaba, Kelvin | |
| dc.contributor.author | Lens, Willy | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-05-03T07:14:12Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-05-03T07:14:12Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2008 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Roman, N.V. et al. (2008). Exploring psychological well-being among South African mothers and children. Journal of Community & Health Sciences, 3(2): 31-38 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1990-9403 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10566/2781 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://jchs.epubs.ac.za/index.php/jchs/article/view/38/33 | |
| dc.description.abstract | INTRODUCTION:
A review of the literature indicates a growing interest among researchers seeking to understand psychological well- being. However, relatively few studies on the subject have been conducted in South Africa.
AIM:
The aim of the study was to ascertain self-esteem and life satisfaction as indicators of psychological well-being among a sample of South African mothers and their children.
METHODS:
Participants were a convenience sample of 245 mothers and their children residing in Cape Town, South Africa. Data was collected using the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory and Satisfaction with Life Scale.
RESULTS:
The results showed that the majority of mothers and children attained medium scores on measures of self-esteemand satisfaction with life.
CCONCLUSION:
The data also showed a significant positive relationship [r = .14, p < .05] between mother and child self-esteem levels. For both mothers and children, satisfaction with life levels was significantly related to self-esteem levels. The implications of these findings are discussed. | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | University of the Western Cape | en_US |
| dc.rights | This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. | |
| dc.subject | Self-esteem | en_US |
| dc.subject | Satisfaction | en_US |
| dc.subject | Psychological well-being | en_US |
| dc.subject | Socio-economic status | en_US |
| dc.subject | Marital status | en_US |
| dc.title | Exploring psychological well-being among South African mothers and children | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |
| dc.privacy.showsubmitter | FALSE | |
| dc.status.ispeerreviewed | TRUE | |
