The psychosocial well-being of a "forgotten" South African community: the case of Ndumo, KwaZulu-Natal

被引：15

作者：

Nell, Werner ^{[1
]}

de Crom, Engela ^{[2
]}

Coetzee, Hendri ^{[3
,4
]}

van Eeden, Elize ^{[5
]}

机构：

[1] North West Univ, Dept Behav Sci, Optentia Res Programme, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

[2] Tshwane Univ Technol, Dept Nat Conservat, Pretoria, South Africa

[3] North West Univ, Inst Community Engagement Off, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

[4] North West Univ, Unit Environm Sci & Management, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

[5] North West Univ, Res Grp Integrat Multidisciplinary Ecohlth & Well, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

来源：

JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY IN AFRICA | 2015年 / 25卷 / 03期

关键词：

KwaZulu-Natal; life satisfaction; Ndumo; Phongolo River floodplain; positive psychology; psychosocial well-being; subjective well-being; MENTAL-HEALTH; RELIGIOSITY; HOPE;

D O I：

10.1080/14330237.2015.1065050

中图分类号：

B84 [心理学];

学科分类号：

04 ; 0402 ;

摘要：

This study investigated the psychosocial well-being of an indigenous cultural community in South Africa, using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design. Data on life satisfaction and emotional, social and psychological well-being were collected from 521 local residents (48% female) of Ndumo in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa using the Satisfaction-with-Life Scale and Mental Health Continuum. In addition, interviews were conducted with 20 Ndumo residents (35% female). Findings revealed that community members had above-average levels of psychosocial well-being and exhibited significant resilience towards countering socio-economic under-resourcing, including poverty and unemployment. The community resources found to aid resilient living included being able to live off the land, a pleasant climate, personal safety, hope for a better future, and instrumental, material, and social support from philanthropic organisations.

引用

页码：171 / 181

页数：11

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