Confirmatory Factor Analysis on the Measurement of Six Salutogenetic Constructs

BALOYI, JOYCE (2000) Confirmatory Factor Analysis on the Measurement of Six Salutogenetic Constructs. Masters thesis, University of South Africa.

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Abstract

The aim of this dissertation is to establish the factor structure of six salutogenic constructs. The six constructs are conceptualised form the salutogenic paradigm - namely sense of coherence, hardiness, self-efficacy, learned resourcefulness, locus of control and potency. A personality profile of the salutogenic functioning person as well as relevant international and South African research are presented. Measurements for the six constructs and biographical data are administered to a representative sample of 100 administrative officers. The instruments were found to be reliable in this study. Pearson product moment correlations indicated that salutogenesis does not differentiate between gender, race or qualification, and that coping ability increases with age. Factor analysis indicated a distinct three factor structure consisting of sense of coherence, hardiness and a combination of self-efficacy and potency (self-control). Confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good fit confirming the literature on and personality profile of the salutogenic functioning individual.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Depositing User: Martin Lucas Mkoba
Date Deposited: 11 Jan 2017 10:12
Last Modified: 11 Jan 2017 10:12
URI: http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/954

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