• An examination of psychological well-being and burnout of primary and secondary school educators in the Omaheke region of Namibia 

  Engelbrecht, Monique (University of Namibia, 2020)

  Employment in education has been found to be one of the most stressful career paths around the world, with some of the highest burnout rates. The field of Positive Psychology have started to research this career path, ...
• Evaluating public stigma towards mental illness in Windhoek 

  Laubscher, Marleen (University of Namibia, 2020)

  Public stigma towards mental illness is associated with various negative implications for those struggling with mental illness and plays a significant role in help seeking behaviour as well as treatment adherence. The aim ...
• Challenges and successes of gender focal point persons in the context of gender responsive budgeting initiatives in Namibia 

  Iyambo, Christophine N. (University of Namibia, 2020)

  The Namibian government has taken cognisance of the importance of mainstreaming gender at the institutional level. In efforts to promote gender mainstreaming, its cabinet directed all government offices, ministries and ...
• The relation between psychological empowerment and turnover intention, Windhoek 

  Mushuna, G.; Pieters, Wesley R. (2016)

  Finding ways to reduce turnover within organisations is challenging, especially during economically difficult times and with high levels of skill shortages. The main aim of this study is to investigate the relation between ...
• Psychological empowerment and how it impacts job satisfaction and organisational commitment of staff members at the University of Namibia (UNAM) 

  Pieters, Wesley R. (2016)

  The ability of organisations to be innovative and to empower their employees would lead to the organisation gaining that competitive edge. Psychological empowerment can be defined as the understanding about your work with ...
• Psychological factors to retain teachers in education in Namibia 

  Pieters, Wesley R. (2019)

  Teachers are resigning at an alarming rate. It is feared that this will disrupt the education system, economic growth and development of Namibia. Considering the critical importance of education in any country, teacher ...
• Assessing organisational justice as a predictor of job satisfaction and employee engagement in Windhoek 

  Pieters, Wesley R. (AOSIS, 2018)

  Orientation: Working in the service industry with similar products and services requires organisations to be proactive and efficient. Enhancing employees’ levels of organisational justice is likely to influence job ...
• Investigating the Relationship between Workload-Resources and Exhaustion of Nurses and Police Officers in Namibia 

  Pieters, Wesley R.; Van Heerden, A.A. (2018)

  A lot has been published on burnout within the service industry; however, an in-depth investigation of job stressors and burnout in both the safety and health sectors of Namibia has been left unexplored. This study ...
• Assessing the predictors of satisfaction with life of employees in Windhoek, Namibia 

  Rodriques, Imelda; Pieters, Wesley R. (2019)

  Orientation: Service delivering organisations are required to deliver quality services. It is of utmost importance to improve employees’ satisfaction with life which is consistent with an organisation’s effectiveness and ...
• Job attitudes as a predictor of work engagement of the lecturing staff at the University of Namibia 

  Pieters, Wesley R.; Van Zyl, Ebben; Nel, Petrus (AOSIS, 2019)

  Orientation: Engaged employees contribute to the success and productivity of an organisation. Satisfaction of basic psychological needs and organisational commitment (job attitudes) impact positively on work engagement of ...
• Improving general health and reducing burnout of nurses in Namibia 

  Pieters, Wesley R.; Matheus, Letisha (AOSIS, 2020)

  Orientation: Nurses make up 80% of Namibia’s healthcare workforce, and they are considered as the backbone of the industry. Because of the lack of other healthcare providers nurses are exposed to high levels of job ...
• An exploration of life crisis experiences of employed and unemployed early adults in Windhoek, Namibia 

  Uugwanga, Selma N. (University of Namibia, 2020)

  The aim of this study was to explore life crises prevalence of both employed and unemployed early adults in Windhoek, Namibia, by comparing differences in life crisis reporting between them. The study also aimed to determine ...
• Well-being and secondary traumatic stress of social workers in Namibia 

  Perstling, Martina (University of Namibia, 2012)

  Social workers and other caregtver professions are at risk of becoming negatively affected by the nature of their work. However, many reports also indicate positive outcomes, such as personal growth and finding ...
• Screening for psychological distress and help-seeking behaviours of Namibian public servants 

  Maritz, Yrika Vanessa (University of Namibia, 2013)

  This thesis explores the help-seeking behaviours of a sample of Namibian public servants and their utilisation of the government's Public Service Employees' Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS) for their problems related to ...
• A social work investigation on how HIV and AIDS positive patients cope with their illness at Katutura Intermediate Hospital: Windhoek, Namibia 

  Maiba, Reagan Maiba (University of Namibia, 2012)

  The main purpose of the study was to investigate the coping ability of HIV and AIDS positive patients. The research venue was Katutura Intermediate Hospital: Windhoek. The qualitative approach and phenomenological design ...
• Examining the contributing factors to violent crimes committed by women incarcerated at the Walvis bay correctional facility, Namibia 

  Negonga, Levina E. (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Violence amongst women has become a concern worldwide, including in Namibia. These violent and aggressive behaviours stem from various challenges experienced by women, overall. If such behaviours persist, the role of women ...
• An exploration of the possible factors contributing to domestic violence against women in Tsumeb, Namibia 

  Selebano, Belinda Lazzyanna (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Domestic violence is a sensitive issue and challenging to discuss. In Namibia, domestic violence is a social issue of major concern, as the country is entrenched in a culture of male domination. At least one out of three ...
• Exploring the lived experiences of abused or neglected children removed from their homes in Omusati region, Namibia and placed in a residential child-care in Oshana 

  Kapata, Kakinda (University of Namibia, 2019)

  In Namibia’s Omusati Region, it is a taboo to talk about family issues. For many families, issues such as those of violence against children are kept within the family. However, when children are abused or neglected, social ...
• Exploring the experience of and the associated risk factors of maladaptive anger for children aged between 11-14 years in a Namibian school setting 

  De Koe, Lucy-Ann (University of Namibia, 2019)

  Stress levels and affective states in children aged between 11-14 years are impacted by developmental tasks, peer interaction, peer acceptance and psychosocial adjustment. In addition to this, slower development of regulatory ...
• Perceptions of the effects of shebeens on the community of Greenwell Matongo, Windhoek 

  Shidolo, Miriam Winnie (University of Namibia, 2019)

  This study focused on the effects of shebeens in the society, particularly within the Greenwell Matongo residential area. Its overall aim was to explore the community members’ perceptions towards the effects of shebeens, ...
• Relating intensive and compulsive Facebook use with life satisfaction and academic performance amongst first year University of Namibia students 

  De Kock, Iani (University of Namibia, 2018)

  As a new field of study, the impact of Facebook use is not well understood. Consequently, this descriptive quantitative cross-sectional study aims to address identified gaps by collecting Namibian specific data on the ...
• An exploratory study investigating the experiences of adults living with Epilepsy in the Khomas region, Namibia 

  Du Toit, Anina (University of Namibia, 2018)

  This qualitative study explores the experiences of 10 adults with epilepsy (AWE) in the Khomas region of Namibia. The study focuses on the everyday of problems, needs and coping strategies of this population as described ...
• A study of the pre-independence psychological experiences of the Namibian children of the liberation struggle 

  Kaxuxuena, Ndinelao Twahangana (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Namibia has a long history of colonialism and apartheid (racial segregation) which resulted in the liberation struggle to free the country and its people. The independence of Namibia in 1990 witnessed the voluntary ...
• Psychological distress, anxiety, and depression of men living with Prostate Cancer in Windhoek 

  Mwafufya, Atty Twahafifwa (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The study employed a correlational survey research design. The study aimed at understanding the relationship between psychological distress, anxiety and depression among men (N=64) suffering from prostate cancer. Participants ...
• The relationship between the career aspirations and academic achievement of Grade 12 learners in the Khomas region of Namibia 

  Gruttemeyer, Sonja (University of Namibia, 2017)

  The core aim of this research study was to enlighten the relevant parties (such as the government, schools, parents and learners) within the education system, of the perceived opinions as well as the perceived barriers ...
• Psychological experiences of parents of victims of intimate partner homicide in the Khomas region 

  Mbandeka, Hilma Ndapewa (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Research on Intimate Partner Homicide (IPH), particularly the study on parents of murdered victims is not widely documented. In Namibia, little is known about the impact of IPH on the parents, since more attention is ...
• The psychological stressors and coping strategies of corpse handlers in Windhoek state mortuaries: A phenomenological study 

  Kurz, Leandre (University of Namibia, 2018)

  Corpse handlers in mortuaries are a distinct population, prone to the development of psychological challenges. Previous studies have linked their susceptibility to stressful work environments, characterized by recurrent ...
• Psychosocial experiences of adolescents diagnosed with Cancer in Windhoek 

  Ndjaleka, Hambeleleni Nashikale (University of Namibia, 2018)

  This research study aimed at exploring and describing psychosocial experiences of adolescents diagnosed with cancer. A cancer diagnosis is known to be a life-altering experience which disrupts normal development. Often, ...
• Perceptions of parents and caregivers regarding the special needs of children at Sunshine Day Care Centre in Walvis Bay 

  Van Rooyen, Barbara (University of Namibia, 2018)

  There are many challenges in raising and caring for a child with special needs. Each barrier experienced, is challenging in, and of itself for parents and caregivers. When a parent or caregiver learns that a child has a ...
• Psychological and socio-cultural effects of forced and coerced sterilization of women living with HIV (WLHIV) in Namibia: Implications for intervention 

  Bakare, Kudzai (University of Namibia, 2018)

  The forced and coerced sterilisation of women living with HIV (WLHIV) is one of the serious forms of fundamental human rights violations, which has occurred, the world over. In Namibia, cases of forced and coerced sterilisation ...

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