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The relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy, sense of coherence and work adjustment
Thesis (MComm)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/86263 The relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy, sense of coherence and work adjustment Du Plessis, Anita Gesiena Bester, P. C. Van Dyk, G. A. J. Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Industrial Psychology. Dissertations -- Industrial psychology Theses -- Industrial psychology South Africa. South African National Defence Force -- Officials and employees Emotional intelligence Locus of control Self-efficacy Sense of coherence Adjustment (Psychology) UCTD Thesis (MComm)--Stellenbosch University, 2014. ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The military is a unique working environment that poses several challenges to soldiers. These include numerous ambiguities, psychological stressors, physical demands and resource challenges. In order for the military to be successful, it is important to employ individuals who will be able to thrive in this environment. The theory of work adjustment proposes correspondence between an individual and his or her work environment. The military needs individuals who will fit well into the organisation and enhance its capabilities. The objective of this study was to explore the possible relationships between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy, sense of coherence and work adjustment within a military sample. The data was collected from a sample of 295 members of the South African National Defence Force preparing for an international deployment. The descriptive statistics included 76,6% males and 23,4% females with the majority of respondents (292) from the South African Army (99%), while the other respondents (3) were from the South African Military Health Service (1%). Quantitative research techniques were employed to test the stated hypotheses. Emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy and sense of coherence were analysed as independent variables and work adjustment as the dependant variable. The findings supported the hypotheses, and relationships between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy and sense of coherence were established. Contributions towards theory, literature, practice, labour, policies and military commanders are made. Recommendations for future research are also presented. Masters 2014-04-16T17:28:29Z 2014-04-16T17:28:29Z 2014-04 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/86263 en_ZA Stellenbosch University 178 p. : ill. application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Dissertations -- Industrial psychology Theses -- Industrial psychology South Africa. South African National Defence Force -- Officials and employees Emotional intelligence Locus of control Self-efficacy Sense of coherence Adjustment (Psychology) UCTD Du Plessis, Anita Gesiena The relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy, sense of coherence and work adjustment |
| title | The relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy, sense of coherence and work adjustment |
| title_full | The relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy, sense of coherence and work adjustment |
| title_fullStr | The relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy, sense of coherence and work adjustment |
| title_full_unstemmed | The relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy, sense of coherence and work adjustment |
| title_short | The relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy, sense of coherence and work adjustment |
| title_sort | relationship between emotional intelligence locus of control self efficacy sense of coherence and work adjustment |
| topic | Dissertations -- Industrial psychology Theses -- Industrial psychology South Africa. South African National Defence Force -- Officials and employees Emotional intelligence Locus of control Self-efficacy Sense of coherence Adjustment (Psychology) UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/86263 |
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