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Dominant and non-dominant groups’ responses to social change: the economic transformation process in South Africa

Van Lill, Burger Dumont, Kitty (2009)

In the field study we examined the assumptions proposed by Social Identity Theory (SIT) that dominant and non-dominant groups differ systematically regarding the functional interaction between beliefs about the intergroup ...
Great expectations: commemorative report on 10 years of existence 1998-2008

Mubiana, Precious Easterbrook, Cheryl (Unisa Centre for Applied Psychology, 2009)

The year, 1998, saw the reopening of the UNISA Centre for Applied Psychology (UCAP) by Juan Nel, a man with a vision, to create a ‘space’ where people and professionals alike could be empowered. With this in mind, ...
The recognition of Henri Tajfel’s work on intergroup relations

Dumont, Kitty Louw, Johann (Psychology Press Taylor & Francis Group, 2009)

The late Henri Tajfel (1919–1982) is one of the central figures who shaped the development of post-war European social psychology. His contributions range from the establishment of an infrastructure for a European social ...
Adjustment to university and academic performance among disadvantaged students in South Africa

Petersen, Il-Haam Louw, Johann, 1951- Dumont, Kitty, 1968- (Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2009-01-01)

Adjustment to the university environment is regarded as an important factor in predicting university outcomes. This study explores the pathways taken by adjustment and other psychosocial variables (help-seeking, academic ...
Adjustment to university and academic performance : brief report of a follow-up study

Petersen, Il-Haam Malope, Nomxolisi Louw, Johann, 1951- Dumont, Kitty, 1968- (Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2010-07)

This study presents data that extend an earlier analysis of predictors of academic performance from one to three years. None of the adjustment and other psychosocial variables (help-seeking, academic motivation, self-esteem, ...
Psychosocial factors predicting academic performance of students at a historically disadvantaged university

Dumont, Kitty Sommer M (2011)

The aim of the present study was twofold: firstly, to replicate another model proposing that psychosocial factors, such as academic motivation, self-esteem, perceived stress, academic overload, and help-seeking, predict ...
Economic inequality is linked to biased self-perception

Dumont, Kitty Loughnan S Kuppens P Allik K Balazs K De Lemus S Gargurevich R Hidegkuti I Leidner B; (2011)

People's self-perception biases often lead them to see themselves as better than the average person (a phenomenon known as self-enhancement). This bias varies across cultures, and variations are typically explained using ...
Economic Inequality Is Linked to Biased Self-Perception

Loughnan, Steve Kuppens, Peter Allik, Jueri Balazs, Katalin de Lemus, Soledad Dumont, Kitty Gargurevich, Rafael Hidegkuti, Istvan Leinder, Bernhard; (2011)

People’s self-perception biases often lead them to see themselves as better than the average person (a phenomenon known as self-enhancement). This bias varies across cultures, and variations are typically explained using ...
‘n Skoolgebaseerde sosiaal-emosionele program as strategie teen misdaad en geweld (Deel 1 van 2) A school-based socio-emotional programme as strategy against crime and violence

Van der Merwe, Petro Nel, Juan A (SciELO, 2011)

Misdaad en geweld is ’n ernstige probleem in Suid-Afrikaanse skole. Die studie waarop hierdie artikel gebaseer is, het gepoog om te bepaal watter elemente ’n sosiaal-emosionele intervensieprogram by ’n skool behoort te ...
South Africa - a home for all? The need for hate crime legislation

Breen, Duncan Nel, Juan A (South African Crime Quarterly, 2011-03-08)

The South African government is currently developing legislation on hate crimes. This follows repeated calls by civil society for an appropriate response to the apparent scourge of hate and bias-motivated crimes that tarnish ...
HIV-Untested Men who have Sex with Men in South Africa: The perception of not being at risk and fear of being tested.

Nel, Juan A Yi, Huso Sandfort, Theodorus G. M. Rich, Eileen Patricia (Springer Link, 2012-10-24)

A community-based needs assessment among men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Africa found that 27 % (n = 280/1,045) of MSM had never been tested for HIV. The most frequently reported reasons for not having been tested ...
’n Skoolgebaseerde sosiaal-emosionele program as strategie teen misdaad en geweld

van der Merwe, Petro (SciELO, 2012-12-04)

Die doel van hierdie studie is om die verband tussen Emosionele Intelligensie (EI) in die klaskamer en leerders se gedrag te bepaal. In die proses word daar ook riglyne geformuleer vir die basiese stappe om EI in die ...
Exploring the Relationship Between Gender Nonconformity and Mental Health Among Black South African Gay and Bisexual Men

Cook, Stephanie Sandfort, Theodorus G. M. Nel, Juan A Rich, Eileen Patricia (Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2013-02-26)
Group-based guilt and reparation in the context of social change

Dumont, Kitty Waldzus, Sven (Wiley, 2014)

This article examines how the consequences of group-based guilt depend on the perceptions of social change of the former perpetrator group. Informed by the Social Identity Theory and research on intergroup threat and help, ...
Ideals as social identity management strategies

Dumont, Kitty Waldzus, Sven (/© 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved., 2014)

This research addresses the relationship between ideal selves and social context from asocial identity perspective. Based on Social Identity Theory (Tajfel & Turner, 1979, 1986) and related research, it is argued that ideal ...
An exploratory survey measuring stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa : the People Living with HIV Stigma Index

Santos, Monika Maria Lucia Freitas dos Kruger, Pieter Mellors, Shaun E. Wolvaardt, Gustaaf Van der Ryst, Elna (2014-01-27)

Background: The continued presence of stigma and its persistence even in areas where HIV prevalence is high makes it an extraordinarily important, yet difficult, issue to eradicate. The study aimed to assess current ...
Rapid Assessment Response (RAR) study: drug use, health and systemic risks—Emthonjeni Correctional Centre, Pretoria, South Africa

dos Santos, Monika M Trautmann, Franz Wolvaardt, Gustaaf Palakatsela, Romeo (2014-04-03)

Abstract Background Correctional centre populations are one of the populations most at risk of contracting HIV infection for many reasons, such as unprotected sex, violence, ...
South African psychology can and should provide leadership in advancing understanding of sexual and gender diversity on the African continent

Nel, Juan A (South African Journal of Psychology, 2014-06)
The Psychological Society of South Africa sexual and gender diversity position statement: contributing towards a just society

Victor, Cornelius Johannes Nel, Juan A Mbatha, Khonzi (South African Journal of Psychology, 2014-07-31)

In this article, we outline the position statement on sexual and gender diversity adopted by the Psychological Society of South Africa’s Council on 24 September 2013. In line with the Society’s constitution, the statement ...
Reparation Demands and Collective Guilt Assigment of Black South Africans

Dumont, Kitty Waldzus, Sven (Sage, 2015)

The present research studied reparation demands of born-free Black South African adolescents as members of a former victimized group from a social psychological perspective. Two cross-sectional studies tested ...

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