Kathryn Nel

Biographic Data

ID1852602
NAMEKathryn Nel
GIVEN NAMESKathryn
FAMILY NAMENel
SIGNATURENEL K
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Limpopo
ORCID0000-0001-8892-4176
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS15
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT15
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2011
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2022
H-INDEX0

  • Existential Positive Psychology (EPP)

    Open AccessKathryn Nel, Saraswathie GovenderARTICLEInternational Journal of…2022

    Globally, humanity is in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic; thus, we question our individual, and collective, behaviours. Long periods of lockdown and ever-escalating death rates have found people asking questions such as "What is the point of carrying on?" This is exacerbated by the world's burgeoning ecological crisis. Humanity is beginning to wonder if it belongs on the planet when its footprint has caused such rampant destruction to forests, …

  • Cultural knowledge and perceptions of students towards mental illness in South Africa

    Bianca Lima-Smit, Kathryn Nel et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2022

  • Stress levels and alcohol use amongst beginning students at a peri-urban South African university

    Thapelo Kleinboy Nekgotha, Kathryn Nel et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2020

    We explored stress levels and alcohol use amongst first year students at a peri-urban university in South Africa. A cross sectional survey design using stratified random sampling was utilised (n = 217; females = 60%, males = 40%; age range 17 to 31 years). The students completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Alcohol Use Identification Disorder Test (AUDIT). Descriptive statistics and independent t-tests were used to analysed data. Fort…

  • Constructions of social selves living with HIV/Aids

    Kathryn Nel, Olivia Khensai Nkuna et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2018

    This study explored sense of social well-being influences on self-identity and the stigma and discrimination among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Informants were 15 PLWHA from a rural background in a South African community (female = 87%, age range = 26 to 64 years; and males = 13%, age range = 55 to 64 years). They completed semi-structured interviews on their lived experiences relating to a sense of social inclusion and belongingness. We …

  • Reparative sexual orientation therapy effects on gay sexual identities

    Jaco Van Zyl, Kathryn Nel et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2017

    The study explored gay males’ identities and experiences with sexual reparative therapy. The sample consisted of five white Christian males (age range 24 – 41 years), who responded to a semi-structured interview on their self-identity with reparative therapy. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used for the thematic analysis. Findings indicated that the gay males identified with their homosexual sexual orientation despite counselli…

  • Cumulative mild head injury (CMHI) among college rugby players

    Kathryn Nel, Saraswathie Govender et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2017

    We investigated the prevalence of cumulative mild head injury (CMHI) symptoms among college student rugby players pre- and post-season. The players completed a number of neuropsychological tests known to be sensitive to CMHI effects: vocabulary, working memory, motor coordination, and a self-report Post Concussive Symptomology (PCS) checklist. A total of 18 rugby players registered at a South African university were participants (age range 18 to …

  • The social and academic adjustment experiences of first-year students at a historically disadvantaged peri-urban university in South Africa

    Kathryn Nel, Saraswathie Govender et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2016

    The goal of the research was to explore the social and academic experiences of first-year students at a peri-urban university in South Africa. Eighteen students (females = 50%, mean age = 19.88 years), participated in focus group discussions on their experiences of social and academic adjustment. Data were analysed using Thematic Content Analysis. The study found that first-year students reported both positive and negative adjustment experiences.…

  • Career support needs of learners with historical disadvantage

    Cebile Tebele, Kathryn Nel et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2015

    This study explored the career support needs of learners from a historically disadvantaged rural South African school setting. Participants were a convenience sample of 20 high school learners (females=60%; males=40%; age range 15–17 years; schools grades 9–10). They completed focus group interviews relating to their career awareness and needs. The data were thematically analysed. The results suggested learners have significant in-school career a…

  • Stereotypical attitudes amongst black students at a rural historically black South African university

    Cebile Mensele, Kathryn Nel et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2015

    This study investigated stereotypical attitudes towards race amongst Black students (N=274) attending a historically Black South African university (females=62%; mean age of 22.15 years; SD=3.00 years). Data on group stereotyping by race were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. The data were analysed for themes using discourse analysis. The findings indicated that Black students from a rural background stereotyped those from urban ce…

  • Alcohol Use by Students at an Emerging University in South Africa

    Open AccessMirriam Mogotsi, Kathryn Nel et al.ARTICLEJournal of Sociology and Social…2014

    The excessive drinking of alcohol by students, enrolled in institutions of higher learning, is an issue which has been reported in literature globally. As South Africa has a very high alcohol consumption rate per capita, this problem is compounded. This study aimed to gain knowledge and understanding of alcohol use amongst first year students enrolled at an emerging university in South Africa. A quantitative research approach using a crosssection…

  • The Undize Phenomenon—South African Childhood Sex Games and Their Contribution to Early Sexual Experiences

    Cebile Tebele, Kathryn Nel et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2013

    This study retrospectively explored the experiences of a group of urban males and females with respect to a hide and seek game that indigenous South African children play (Undize), in early learning about sexuality. A focus group discussion of 16 indigenous cultural background adults (Age range of sample = 18 to 50 years; females = 50%, average age 30 years; males 50%, average age 32.5 years). They responded to questions on how they felt when the…

  • The Social Value of Lobola

    Dorcas M Khomari, Cebile Tebele et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2012

    The present study reports on the social value of lobola (dowry payment) as perceived by a convenience sample of college students (N = 30; females = 60%; males = 40%) attending a majority Black university. Qualitative data were collected from the students on aspects of the sociocultural significance of lobola in the context of changing cultural norms. The results suggest that the students held positive attitudes towards the institution of lobola. …

  • Qualitative Exploration of the Experiences and Challenges of Adolescents during Pregnancy

    Portia Mashala, Rita Esterhuizen et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2012

    This study explores and describes the experiences and challenges of pregnant adolescents (N = 9, mean age = 16.33 years, SD = 1.58 years) by focusing on their thoughts and feelings about their pregnancies and future prospects. The expectant mothers were in their in their second and third trimester of pregnancy. All participants were poor working-class Black South Africans from different ethnic groups. Two were Tsonga, three Zulu and four Tswana s…

  • Perceptions Towards HIV and Aids, Condom Use and Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) amongst Students at a Previously Disadvantaged South African Tertiary Institution

    Open AccessVuyelwa Nqojane, Cebile Tebele et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Ecology2012

    The study focuses on risk behaviour, stigmatization, social perceptions, voluntary counselling and HIV testing (VCT) amongst a sample of four hundred students at a rural tertiary institution in South Africa. Statistica was used to calculate descriptive statistics from the quantitative data and Thematic Content Analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. The mean age of students is 22.85 years and the Standard Deviation (SD) = 2.08. Overall the…

  • Appreciative Inquiry

    Cebile Tebele, Kathryn NelARTICLEJournal of Psychology in Africa2011

    This study utilised an instrumental case study to investigate the experience of a woman living in poverty in a South African community. The participant was a widowed African female with two children. Data were collected during an interview process that took place over a period of ten weeks. Each interview was in-depth and lasted between forty minutes and an hour long. Appreciative Inquiry (AI) was used to facilitate the construction of the interv…