https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/14514 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:04:47 GMT 2026-08-05T01:04:47Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32784 The impact of COVID-19 on the private practice of psychological practitioners : a phenomenological hermeneutic perspective Kungwane, Katlego The research titled "The Impact of COVID-19 on the Private Practice of Psychological Practitioners: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Perspective", is a comprehensive study examining the profound effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological practitioners in private practice. This research adopted a hermeneutic phenomenological approach to deeply explore the experiences of practitioners during the pandemic. Ten psychological practitioners registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa were purposefully selected and virtual semi-structured interviews were conducted. An interpretative phenomenological approach was used to analyse the interview data. The study revealed the challenges faced by the practitioners as a result of the pandemic, impacting on their economic and operational stability. Findings also highlight the resilience and innovative strategies employed to navigate the unprecedented changes brought about by COVID-19. This research is significant in the field of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. The study goes beyond documenting challenges; it fosters a culture of innovation and sustainability within the psychological practice domain. By showcasing how the psychological community evolved and thrived in the face of adversity, it sets a precedent for future crisis management. This research thus acts as a cornerstone for addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by the pandemic and offers a forward-thinking perspective on the future preparedness of the psychological community and small and medium sized enterprises in the event of similar crises. In essence, it serves as a guiding light towards resilience, adaptability, and innovation within the broader business community.; Patlisiso e e bidiwang "The Impact of COVID-19 on the Private Practice of Psychological Practitioners: Molebo wa go leba dilo le go tlhaloganya ditiragalo go ya ka maitemogelo”, ke thutopatlisiso e e tseneletseng e e sekasekang ditlamorago tse di masisi tsa leroborobo la COVID-19 mo dingakeng tsa malwetse a tlhaloganyo tse di dirang mo dikantorong tsa poraefete. Patlisiso e e ne ya dirisa mokgwa wa go tlhalosa dilo ka tsela e e tseneletseng go batlisisa maitemogelo a baitse ka nako ya leroborobo leno. Baithutatlhaloganyo ba le lesome tse di kwadisitsweng le Health Professions Council ya Aforika Borwa di ne tsa tlhophiwa ka maikaelelo mme go ne ga dirwa dipotsotherisano tse di rulagantsweng ka tsela e e seng ya mmatota. Go dirisitswe mokgwa wa go tlhalosa dilo go sekaseka dinewana tsa dipotsotherisano. Patlisiso e senotse dikgwetlho tse di neng di le teng mo go ba ba dirang tiro eno ka ntlha ya leroborobo leno, tse di amileng ikonomi ya bone le go tlhomama ga tiro ya bone. Diphitlhelelo di bontsha gape gore go na le ditsela tse dintšha tsa go lepalepana le diphetogo tse di iseng di ke di nne gone tse di bakilweng ke COVID-19. Patlisiso eno e botlhokwa thata mo lephateng la Industrial le Organizational Psychology. Patlisiso eno ga e felele fela ka go kwala ka dikgwetlho; e rotloetsa mokgwa wa tirisosesha ya dilo le go dira dilo ka tsela e e tlaa dirang gore go nne le tirisanommogo mo lephateng la baithutatlhaloganyo. Ka go bontsha kafa setlhopha sa baithutatlhaloganyo se ileng sa gola le go atlega ka teng fa se lebane le mathata, se tlhoma sekao sa kafa go ka rarabololwang mathata ka teng mo isagweng. Patlisiso e, e dira jaaka motheo wa go samagana le dikgwetlho tse di farologaneng tse di tlisitsweng ke leroborobo le go neela ponelopele e e bonelang pele ka ga go ipaakanyetsa isagwe ga setšhaba sa baithutatlhaloganyo le dikgwebo tse dinnye le tse di mo magareng fa go ka nna le mathata a a tshwanang le ano. Tota e bile, e thusa go kaela batho gore ba nne le bokgoni jwa go itshokelana le maemo, go kgona go fetofetoga le maemo le go dira dilo tse ditšha mo go tsa kgwebo.; Die navorsing getiteld “Die impak van COVID-19 op die private praktyk van sielkundige praktisyns: ‘n Hermeneutiese fenomenologiese perspektief” (The Impact of COVID-19 on the Private Practice of Psychological Practitioners: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Perspective), is ‘n omvattende studie wat die diepgaande effek van die COVID-19 pandemie op sielkundige praktisyns in private praktyk ondersoek het. Die navorsing het ‘n hermeneutiese fenomenologiese benadering gebruik om die ervarings van praktisyns gedurende die pandemie in diepte te ondersoek. Tien sielkundige praktisyns wat by die Suid-Afrikaanse Raad vir Gesondheidsberoepe (HPCSA) geregistreer is, is doelbewus geselekteer en virtuele semi-gestruktureerde onderhoude is met hulle gevoer. ‘n Interpretatiewe fenomenologiese benadering is gebruik om die onderhoudsdata te analiseer. Die studie het aan die uitdagings wat die praktisyns in die gesig gestaar het as gevolg van die pandemie, en wat ‘n impak op hulle ekonomiese en operasionele stabiliteit gehad het. aan die lig gebring. Bevindinge het ook die veerkragtigheid en innoverende strategieë wat gebruik is om die ongekende veranderings wat deur COVID-19 veroorsaak is die hoof te bied, uitgelig. Hierdie navorsing is betekenisvol vir die veld van Bedryfs- en Organisatoriese Sielkunde. Die studie gaan verder as om net uitdagings te dokumenteer; dit kweek ook ‘n kultuur van innovering en volhoubaarheid binne die domein van die sielkundige praktyk. Deur te toon hoe die sielkundige gemeenskap ontwikkel en floreer het in omstandighede van teëspoed, skep ‘n presedent vir toekomstige krisisbestuur. Hierdie navorsing dien dus as ‘n hoeksteen om die veelsydige uitdagings wat deur die pandemie gestel is, aan te spreek, en bied ‘n toekomsgerigte perspektief op die toekomstige paraatheid van die sielkundige gemeenskap en klein en medium grootte ondernemings in die geval van soortgelyke krisisse. In wese dien dit as ‘n leidende lig na veerkragtigheid, aanpasbaarheid, en innovering binne die breër sakegemeenskap. Abstract in English, Tswana and Afrikaans Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32784 2024-02-20T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32723 The impact of organisational culture on an intern clinical psychologist’s subjective experience of internship supervision: An Autoethnographic Approach Tshabalala, Trevor Sandile This study investigated the impact of organisational culture on intern clinical psychologists’ subjective experience of clinical supervision within the context of post-colonial South Africa, where there is a lack of formal training and monitoring for clinical psychology internship supervision. The research aimed to explore how organisational culture and broader systemic factors, such as historical and sociological influences, shape clinical supervision. Retrospective reflections on clinical supervisory encounters and reflexivity were employed to critically examine these dynamics. An autoethnographic methodology was adopted, combining evocative and analytical autoethnography and utilising a personal narrative that offers insight into internship training and a critical analysis of clinical supervision. The researcher positioned as both subject and researcher utilised this approach to interpret the organisational culture surrounding clinical psychology supervision. Systems theory and Hofstede’s cultural dimension theory were the primary frameworks for analysing the systemic impact on organisational culture in clinical psychology internship training. Data were collected through journaling, which facilitated deep self-exploration and thematic analysis. The analysis identified three major themes: Power Dynamics and Hierarchy, Erosion of Professional Identity, and Humanistic Approach to Training and Emotional Wellbeing. The findings highlight a critical tension between Euro-American and African-centred organisational cultures in clinical psychology training, with recommendations for integrating an African-centred approach to clinical psychology supervision training. Fri, 17 Aug 0025 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32723 0025-08-17T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32674 The impact of a mild traumatic head injury on self efficacy and work adjustment Hill, Sonia This research explored the impact of an mTBI on self-efficacy and work adjustment. Bandura (1997) defines self-efficacy as an individual’s belief in their capabilities to execute actions required to achieve a goal. Research indicates that although most individuals recover from an mTBI within weeks to months, a proportion continue to experience persistent physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that may negatively affect daily functioning and occupational participation (Carroll et al., 2020; Cole & Bailie, 2015). The study highlights that workplace factors, including insufficient workplace support, contributed to difficulties in adjusting to work following an mTBI. A biopsychosocial (BPS) theoretical model was adopted, providing a comprehensive framework through which to investigate the interactive relationship between biological impairments, psychological factors, and the work environment. Bandura’s self-efficacy theory was further utilised to understand the participants’ beliefs in their physical, cognitive, and emotional capacity to cope with challenges during work adjustment following an mTBI. The impact of self-efficacy was explored through the primary sources of self-efficacy, including mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion, as well as the regulation of emotional and physiological states. Participants included individuals who had previously been involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA), sustained an mTBI, been employed in stable skilled positions, and had subsequently returned to work. A qualitative research method was employed, and 17 participants were initially selected through non-probability purposive sampling. Following data saturation, only 10 interviews were included in the final analysis. Participants were recruited from private neuropsychological practices in KwaZulu-Natal. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) was administered, and historical records were reviewed. A phenomenography approach was utilised to describe, compare, and contrast categories of the participants’ collective experiences in order to gain deeper insight into the impact of an mTBI on self-efficacy and work adjustment. Self-efficacy emerged as a central construct, influencing the participants’ perceived capacity to manage physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges following an mTBI. The study further identified workplace support and accommodation as key mediating factors that influenced self-efficacy and facilitated successful work adjustment following an mTBI. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32674 2025-10-13T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32664 Smoke and mirrors: when does indifference to truth become socially acceptable? Schwartz, Robynne Catherine The current research project aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the social phenomenon of bullshit. Across three studies (Study 1: N = 133; Study 2: N = 266; Study 3: N = 255), we examined the extent to which individuals are receptive to and engage with various forms of bullshit information, including pseudo-profound information (Studies 1 to 3) and fake news (Studies 2 and 3). More specifically, using a cross-sectional survey design, we explored whether and how the perceived normativity of providing an opinion (Studies 1 to 3), the social context (Study 3), and scepticism toward an “objective” truth (Studies 1 to 3) influence bullshit receptivity and engagement. Our results indicate, first, that receptivity to misinformation is heterogeneous in nature in that persuasive bullshitting was positively related to fake news receptivity, but not to pseudo-profound statements. Secondly, the conceptualisation of the obligation to provide an opinion from a social norm perspective influenced the extent to which individuals share misinformation. Finally, rejection of an “objective” truth was to some extent related to the receptivity of various forms of misinformation, such that conspiracy ideation was associated with receptivity to both pseudo-profound statements and fake news, but not with engagement with misinformation sharing. The scope and implications of our results are discussed in detail. Text and abstract in English Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32664 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z