Social Change in Mongolia and South Africa: The Impact of Relative Deprivation Trajectory and Group Status on Well-Being and Adjustment to Change

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roxane de la Sablonnière ◽  
Francine Tougas ◽  
Donald M. Taylor ◽  
Jonathan Crush ◽  
David McDonald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Relative Deprivation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Group Status ◽  
The Impact

Dramatic social change in Kyrgyzstan: Effect of temporal collective relative deprivation on personal well-being

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilie Auger ◽  
Nazgul Sadykova ◽  
Donald M. Taylor ◽  
Roxane de la Sablonniere
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Relative Deprivation ◽  
Well Being

An Econometric Analysis on the Relationship between Globalisation and Inequality in South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-89
Author(s):  
Jacques de Jongh
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Causality Analysis ◽  
Global Integration ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The World ◽  
Distribution Of Resources ◽  
Short Run ◽  
The Impact

Globalisation has had an unprecedented impact on the development and well-being of societies across the globe. Whilst the process has been lauded for bringing about greater trade specialisation and factor mobility many have also come to raise concerns on its impact in the distribution of resources. For South Africa in particular this has been somewhat of a contentious issue given the country's controversial past and idiosyncratic socio-economic structure. Since 1994 though, considerable progress towards its global integration has been made, however this has largely coincided with the establishment of, arguably, the highest levels of income inequality the world has ever seen. This all has raised several questions as to whether a more financially open and technologically integrated economy has induced greater within-country inequality (WCI). This study therefore has the objective to analyse the impact of the various dimensions of globalisation (economic, social and political) on inequality in South Africa. Secondary annual time series from 1990 to 2018 were used sourced from the World Bank Development indicators database, KOF Swiss Economic Institute and the World Inequality database. By using different measures of inequality (Palma ratios and distribution figures), the study employed two ARDL models to test the long-run relationships with the purpose to ensure the robustness of the results. Likewise, two error correction models (ECM) were used to analyse the short-run dynamics between the variables. As a means of identifying the casual effects between the variables, a Toda-Yamamoto granger causality analysis was utilised. Keywords: ARDL, Inequality, Economic Globalisation; Social Globalisation; South Africa

scholarly journals Efficacy of a brief online mindfulness-based intervention on the psychological well-being of health care professionals and trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed method design

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iram Osman ◽  
Shaista Hamid ◽  
Veena S. Singaram
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Intervention Analysis ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
The Impact

Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, health professionals were pushed to the front line of a global health crisis unprepared and resource constrained, which affected their mental well-being.Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a brief online mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on stress and burnout for health professionals training and working in South Africa during the COVID-19 crisis.Setting: The context of the study is the overburdened, under-resourced health care system in South Africa during a global pandemic.Methods: A mixed method framework was adopted for this study. The quantitative data was analysed using descriptive analysis and the participants’ qualitative experiences were interpreted using interpretative phenomenological analysis.Results: Forty-seven participants took part in this study. The study found a statistically significant (p 0.05) reduction in stress levels and emotional exhaustion as well as an increase in mindful awareness and feelings of personal accomplishment after the intervention. The participants’ shared experiences were analysed in two parts. The pre-intervention analysis presented with central themes of loss of control and a sense of powerlessness because of COVID-19. The post-intervention analysis comprised themes of a sense of acquired control and empowerment through increased mindfulness.Conclusions: The study found that a brief online MBI can be associated with reduced levels of stress and burnout as well as an increased sense of control and empowerment, felt both personally and professionally, during a global crisis.Contribution: The impact of an online MBI for health care professionals amidst a pandemic has not been previously documented.

Festival value in multicultural contexts: City festivals in South Africa

2020 ◽  
pp. 135481662093280
Author(s):  
Jen D Snowball ◽  
Geoff G Antrobus
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
South African ◽  
Public Funding ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cultural Participation ◽  
Strong Focus ◽  
The Social ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

Worldwide, the number and variety of cultural festivals have grown dramatically. Many areas see festivals as an important way to attract tourists, and their spending, to a region, resulting in a positive economic impact. While they offer important opportunities for artistic producers and audiences, there is growing pressure for festival organizers to demonstrate their value to society beyond their economic impact. Like many countries, South Africa has a strong focus on increasing diverse cultural participation, demonstrating the social, nonmarket values of events that receive public funding. Using data from two South African festivals, the article uses a valuation framework developed by the South African Cultural Observatory to demonstrate measures of audience diversity, the use of quality of life measures to gauge the impact of culture on well-being, and the use of community focus groups to assess the impact of participation on social cohesion and capacity building.

scholarly journals Re-authoring life narratives of trauma survivors: Spiritual perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Manda
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Political Violence ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Trauma Survivors ◽  
Life Narratives ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Holistic Model ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
The Impact

Traditionally, the exploration of the impact of trauma on trauma survivors in South Africa has been focused mainly on the bio-psychosocial aspects. The bio-psychosocial approach recognises that trauma affects people biologically, socially and psychologically. In this article, the author explores a holistic understanding of the effects of trauma on people from communities historically affected by political violence in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Using a participatory action research design (PAR) as a way of working through trauma, a longitudinal study was conducted in Pietermaritzburg from 2009–2013. At the end of the study, life narratives were documented and published. The textual analysis of these life narratives reveals that, besides the bio-psychosocial effects that research participants experienced during and after the trauma, they also sustained moral and spiritual injuries. Trauma took its toll in their lives emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, morally and in their relationships with themselves, others and God. From these findings, the author argues that the bio-psychosocial approach is incomplete for understanding the holistic effects of trauma on the whole person. Therefore, he recommends the integration of the moral and spiritual aspects of trauma to come up with a holistic model of understanding the effects of trauma on traumatised individuals. The holistic model will enhance the treatment, healing and recovery of trauma survivors. This, in turn, will alleviate the severe disruption of many aspects of psychological functioning and well-being of trauma survivors caused by the effects of trauma.

scholarly journals Ascertaining the Impact of Post-Commencement Finance on Business Rescue in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

2020 ◽  
pp. 236-244
Author(s):  
Dr. Surendran Pillay ◽  
Dr. Rajendra Rajaram ◽  
Kajal Ramnanun
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Corporate Rescue ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cash Basis

Corporate rescue in South Africa has been bedevilled by many challenges. The new South African Companies Act 71 of 2008 (hereafter referred to as “the Act”), which came into effect in May 2011 contains a new chapter titled “Business rescue and Compromise with Creditors”. Post commencement finance (PCF) is finance or credit approved for a company in business rescue, which is regulated by section 135 of the South African Companies Act. The Act provides for companies to secure PCF as turnaround investment to secure its financial well-being. However, it is difficult for a distressed business to access PCF as it is challenging to operate on a cash basis when they face the likelihood of insolvency or forced sale of their assets to remain sustainable. This was evident during the recent global financial crises when obstacles to accessing PCF were identified as the chief deterrent for businesses that require rescue or reorganization (Pretorius and Du Preez, 2013). A review was performed to assess what the impact was, of a distress company obtaining PCF in KZN. Empirical research includes a qualitative research design engaged to explore the impact of PCF on the success of business rescue efforts for distressed companies in KZN. Insights and understandings were drawn from the participation of business rescue practitioners in Kwa Zulu Natal. This included addressing the challenges of obtaining PCF and what finance is available. The findings from the literature review confirm that the barriers to obtaining PCF are the most limiting factors in rescuing businesses in distress in KZN and the challenges include the time frame within the business rescue plan and that financial institutions are not prepared to support a business rescue without collateral.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study Assessing the Impact of a Fortified Supplementary Food on the Health and Well-Being of Crèche Children and Adult TB Patients in South Africa

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e55544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Rudolph ◽  
Florian Kroll ◽  
Moira Beery ◽  
Edmore Marinda ◽  
Jean-Francois Sobiecki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Supplementary Food ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being

The Impact of De-agrarianisation on the Socio-economic Well-being of Rural Inhabitants in South Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 399-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ntombizehlile Ncube ◽  
Pius Tangwe Tanga ◽  
Blessward Bhumira
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Economic Well Being

Understanding Well-Being

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faye Sayer
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Central Theme ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Critical Juncture ◽  
Humanistic Approach ◽  
The Impact

In the last decade well-being has become a central theme in political and public discussions; it has also filtered into professional dialogue pertaining to the methods and practice of heritage. This chapter examines how heritage practice can support political agendas and positively impact on individual and community well-being. This chapter outlines a humanistic approach to heritage practice, applying public health perspectives to enable the use of heritage as a tool for social change. It provides an evaluation strategy for heritage projects, a toolkit to demonstrate the impact of heritage on well-being and on wider government policy and practice. The suggestions here offer internationally applicable guidelines and strategies for future best practice for heritage projects. They highlight that, at this critical juncture in well-being policy and practice, it is essential that the heritage sector quantitatively and qualitatively proves its value and changes its practices to support this global societal goal.

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