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Resilience and coping mechanisms of homeless people
Dissertation (MA (Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/94388 Resilience and coping mechanisms of homeless people Maree, David J.F. este@workexploreabroad.co.za Liccardo, Sabrina Griffiths, Esther UCTD Resilience SDG-01: No poverty SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Sustainable development goals (SDGs) Homelessness Coping Adversity Positive psychology Risk factors Protective factors SDG-01: No poverty Humanities theses SDG-01 SDG-02: Zero hunger Humanities theses SDG-02 SDG-03: Good health and well-being Humanities theses SDG-03 SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth Humanities theses SDG-08 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Humanities theses SDG-10 SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals Humanities theses SDG-17 Dissertation (MA (Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2024. Homelessness affects millions of people worldwide, including in South Africa, and poses daily challenges impacting the physical and psychological well-being of those affected. This study sought to identify crucial processes and factors supporting homeless individuals, and enhancing their resilience and well-being. Resilience, as explored in this qualitative research, encompasses behavioural, psychological, social, and institutional resources enabling individuals to overcome adversity. Applying Seligman's positive psychology theory, the study conducted ten in-depth interviews with temporarily housed homeless adults in the George region of the Western Cape. Thematic analysis revealed psychological strengths, internal resources, and social support factors contributing to resilience despite risk factors. The findings suggest a need for a practical approach involving social, government, and support agents to empower the homeless, recognizing their agency while addressing structural constraints. Psychology MA (Psychology) Unrestricted Faculty of Humanities SDG-01: No poverty SDG-02: Zero hunger SDG-03: Good health and well-being SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth SDG-10: Reduced inequalities SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals 2024-02-08T11:12:46Z 2024-02-08T11:12:46Z 2024-05 2024-02-02 Dissertation * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94388 https://library.up.ac.za/10.25403/UPresearchdata.25133309 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Resilience SDG-01: No poverty SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Sustainable development goals (SDGs) Homelessness Coping Adversity Positive psychology Risk factors Protective factors SDG-01: No poverty Humanities theses SDG-01 SDG-02: Zero hunger Humanities theses SDG-02 SDG-03: Good health and well-being Humanities theses SDG-03 SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth Humanities theses SDG-08 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Humanities theses SDG-10 SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals Humanities theses SDG-17 Resilience and coping mechanisms of homeless people |
| title | Resilience and coping mechanisms of homeless people |
| title_full | Resilience and coping mechanisms of homeless people |
| title_fullStr | Resilience and coping mechanisms of homeless people |
| title_full_unstemmed | Resilience and coping mechanisms of homeless people |
| title_short | Resilience and coping mechanisms of homeless people |
| title_sort | resilience and coping mechanisms of homeless people |
| topic | UCTD Resilience SDG-01: No poverty SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Sustainable development goals (SDGs) Homelessness Coping Adversity Positive psychology Risk factors Protective factors SDG-01: No poverty Humanities theses SDG-01 SDG-02: Zero hunger Humanities theses SDG-02 SDG-03: Good health and well-being Humanities theses SDG-03 SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth Humanities theses SDG-08 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Humanities theses SDG-10 SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals Humanities theses SDG-17 |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94388 https://library.up.ac.za/10.25403/UPresearchdata.25133309 |