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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
psychology
Hope, Psychosocial Well-Being and Socioeconomic Status Among a Group of South African Adolescents
Journal of Psychology in Africa, Volume 21, No. 4, Year 2011
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Description
The aim of this study was to explore hope and psychosocial well-being among South African adolescents (N = 1169; males = 573, females = 596, mean age = 15.1) from different socioeconomic contexts. Data was collected by means of convenience sampling using questionnaires to measure hope and psychosocial well-being, and a biographical questionnaire to determine socio-economic status. Data analysis consisted of descriptive statistics, ANOVAs, correlations and a moderated multiple regression. The findings indicate that adolescents across different population groups experienced relatively high levels of hope. Black adolescents experienced higher psychosocial well-being in comparison to White adolescents regardless of socio-economic status. Hope is an important psychological strength related to optimal mental health in youth. © 2011 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Authors & Co-Authors
Guse, Tharina
South Africa, Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg
Vermaak, Yvonne
South Africa, Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg
Statistics
Citations: 37
Authors: 2
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/14330237.2011.10820493
ISSN:
14330237
Research Areas
Mental Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Participants Gender
Female