The relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy, sense of coherence and work adjustment

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dc.contributor.advisorBester, P. C.en_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorVan Dyk, G. A. J.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorDu Plessis, Anita Gesienaen_ZA
dc.contributor.otherStellenbosch University. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Industrial Psychology.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-04-16T17:28:29Z
dc.date.available2014-04-16T17:28:29Z
dc.date.issued2014-04en_ZA
dc.descriptionThesis (MComm)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractENGLISH 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.en_ZA
dc.format.extent178 p. : ill.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/86263
dc.language.isoen_ZA
dc.publisherStellenbosch : Stellenbosch Universityen_ZA
dc.rights.holderStellenbosch Universityen_ZA
dc.subjectDissertations -- Industrial psychologyen_ZA
dc.subjectTheses -- Industrial psychologyen_ZA
dc.subjectSouth Africa. South African National Defence Force -- Officials and employeesen_ZA
dc.subjectEmotional intelligenceen_ZA
dc.subjectLocus of controlen_ZA
dc.subjectSelf-efficacyen_ZA
dc.subjectSense of coherenceen_ZA
dc.subjectAdjustment (Psychology)en_ZA
dc.subjectUCTDen_ZA
dc.titleThe relationship between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy, sense of coherence and work adjustmenten
dc.typeThesis
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