Vicki Koen
Biographic Data
| ID | 250740 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vicki Koen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vicki |
| FAMILY NAME | Koen |
| SIGNATURE | KOEN V |
| AFFILIATIONS | North-West University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0039-7007 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Black young adults’ perceptions of psychological services regarding father absence
Resilience Qualities in Black Families Living With a Family Member Diagnosed With Schizophrenia in a South African Context
This research aimed to explore and describe resilience qualities in Black South African families living with a family member diagnosed with schizophrenia in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, South Africa. Through a qualitative, explorative-descriptive research design, seven purposefully sampled families were included. Data were collected through semi-structured family interviews and thematically analyzed. Three main themes were identified: experi…
Adolescent offenders' experiences of father involvement in a South African context
An exploration of positive leisure activities in Batswana families
This study’s aim was to explore and describe positive leisure activities in South African Batswana families. The research employed a qualitative, explorative-descriptive research design. The population included adult Tswana family members residing in Mafikeng in the North West Province of South Africa. Through the utilization of purposive sampling, the sample size (seven families consisting of 13 individual adult family members, three males and 1…
Relational importance in early and middle adulthood age groups in South Africa
We explored the relational importance in early and middle adulthood in a South African setting. Informants were 52 participants (female = 58%, African language speaking = 31%, age range = 18–65; younger adults = 50%). Data on the types of important relationships and the reasons behind the importance for the different age groups were collected through semi-structured, open-ended questions. Thematic analysis indicated family, friends, and spiritual…
An exploration of at-risk youths' resilience within the context of a correctional centre in Eswatini
Literature highlights that youth in correctional centres face multiple risk factors which can be buffered by resilience. This study aimed to explore and describe the experiences of at-risk youth in a juvenile correctional centre in Eswatini regarding their resilience. The participants were purposively sampled and engaged in individual ( n = 41) and group ( n = 25) data collection. Following thematic analysis, the findings revealed four main theme…
Horse Riders’ Perceptions of Communication with Horses and How it Translates to Communication with Family
The aim of this study was to explore and describe adult horse riders’ perceptions regarding their communication with horses and how it translates to their communication with family. A qualitative explorative, descriptive research design was implemented. The sample group, which was recruited through either a purposive or snowball sampling technique, included nine participants between the ages of 19 and 53. Data were collected by means of semi-stru…
Incidence of psycho‐social well‐being in a rural community of South Africa
This article explores the incidence of psychosocial well‐being within Lokaleng; a rural community located in the North West province of South Africa. While the community is unique, it shares similarities with many other rural communities in South Africa, such as being deprived of various resources and being impoverished, indicating a need to explore the incidence of psychosocial well‐being in this community as there has been no research on this p…
Parent-adolescent dyads’ experiences of gratitude activities in a South African context
This article explores and describes parent-adolescent dyads’ experiences of gratitude activities in a South African context. Our sample of six parent-adolescent dyads (n = 12) completed structured gratitude activities to participate in over a period of three weeks, followed by qualitative interviews regarding their experiences. Thematic analysis of the data yielded the following themes regarding the experience of gratitude activities: (i) positiv…
Correctional officers’ perceptions of resilience of at-risk youth in a correctional centre in Eswatini
This study aimed to explore and describe correctional officers’ perceptions of resilience of at-risk youth in a correctional centre in Eswatini. Applying a qualitative explorative-descriptive research design, we conducted a World Café with 15 purposively sampled correctional officers at an Eswatini juvenile correctional centre (female = 40%) on their perceptions of resilience among juveniles under rehabilitative care, inclusive of manifestations,…
A qualitative exploration of psychosocial well‐being experiences in a South African rural community
The aim of this study was to explore and describe the psychosocial well-being experiences of a South African rural community. The study employed a qualitative explorative-descriptive research design in which participants (n = 20) were sampled through purposive sampling and participated in a world café session. Data were analyzed thematically. The findings identify three main themes with subthemes, namely contributing factors to psychosocial well-…
Strategies for work-family balance in a South African context
Finding and maintaining work–family balance has become an increasingly difficult challenge for South African families due to various factors, including economic, political, social and cultural changes that can impact negatively on family well-being. While pathways and strategies for work–family balance have been identified in other contexts, there is little available research on the topic in a South African context. Considering the knowledge that…
Graphic family sculpting as a visual projective data-collection method
Graphic family sculpting is a drawing technique which is a modified form of family sculpting. Initially developed by Chris Venter, the technique was intended as a projective, therapeutic technique to enable family members to understand and make sense of their emotional experiences of family matters. The aim of this article is to describe graphic family sculpting as a visual projective data-collection technique by illustrating its use in research …
A Model for Psychosocial Well-Being of Families in a South African Context
This study applied the approach of Dickoff, James, and Wiedenbach (1968) to construct a conceptual framework and a model for the psychosocial well-being of families from diverse cultures in a South African context. Findings from previous qualitative research served as the empirical data base for the conceptual framework and model while relevant literature was used as theoretical evidence in the formulation of the conceptual framework and model. T…
Psychosocial Well-Being of Families in a South African Context
This study investigated the psychosocial well-being of a group of South African families by determining the prevalence of psychosocial well-being indicators. A cross-sectional survey design and a purposive, voluntary sampling technique were used. Data on family well-being were collected from 772 youths attending five secondary schools located in the Northern province of South Africa (females = 64%, majority ethnicity = African: 67%). Data were ca…
An Exploration of Families' Psychosocial Well-Being in a South African Context
The aim of this study was to explore and describe aspects that contribute to the psychosocial well-being of families from diverse cultures in a South African context by analysing data obtained through narratives, drawings and interviews with families. Participant families took part voluntarily in family interviews (N=36), written narratives (N=23) and drawings (N=14). These different methods of data collection provided rich data on family psychos…
Guidelines with Strategies for Enhancement of Resilience and Psycho-Social Well-Being in Professional Nurses
There are currently no guidelines available for enhancement of resilience in professional nurses. This study aims to provide broad guidelines with specific strategies that may enhance resilience and psycho-social well-being in professional nurses. These guidelines are based findings from previous qualitative research on resilience in professional nurses in the public and private sector in South Africa. We used Kumpfer's (1999) theoretical model o…
African Female Adolescents' Experience of Parenting and Their Sense of Well-Being
The objective of this study was to explore and describe South African, African female adolescents' experience of parent-adolescent relationships and their perceptions of the influence of the parent-adolescent relationship on aspects of their sense of well-being. Sixty-two African female adolescents were participants. Data on experiences of parenting and their sense of well-being were collected using graphic family sculpting techniques (with 30 ad…
Strategies for work-family balance in a South African context
Finding and maintaining work–family balance has become an increasingly difficult challenge for South African families due to various factors, including economic, political, social and cultural changes that can impact negatively on family well-being. While pathways and strategies for work–family balance have been identified in other contexts, there is little available research on the topic in a South African context. Considering the knowledge that…
A qualitative exploration of psychosocial well‐being experiences in a South African rural community
The aim of this study was to explore and describe the psychosocial well-being experiences of a South African rural community. The study employed a qualitative explorative-descriptive research design in which participants (n = 20) were sampled through purposive sampling and participated in a world café session. Data were analyzed thematically. The findings identify three main themes with subthemes, namely contributing factors to psychosocial well-…
Resilience Qualities in Black Families Living With a Family Member Diagnosed With Schizophrenia in a South African Context
This research aimed to explore and describe resilience qualities in Black South African families living with a family member diagnosed with schizophrenia in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, South Africa. Through a qualitative, explorative-descriptive research design, seven purposefully sampled families were included. Data were collected through semi-structured family interviews and thematically analyzed. Three main themes were identified: experi…
Incidence of psycho‐social well‐being in a rural community of South Africa
This article explores the incidence of psychosocial well‐being within Lokaleng; a rural community located in the North West province of South Africa. While the community is unique, it shares similarities with many other rural communities in South Africa, such as being deprived of various resources and being impoverished, indicating a need to explore the incidence of psychosocial well‐being in this community as there has been no research on this p…
Graphic family sculpting as a visual projective data-collection method
Graphic family sculpting is a drawing technique which is a modified form of family sculpting. Initially developed by Chris Venter, the technique was intended as a projective, therapeutic technique to enable family members to understand and make sense of their emotional experiences of family matters. The aim of this article is to describe graphic family sculpting as a visual projective data-collection technique by illustrating its use in research …
Guidelines with Strategies for Enhancement of Resilience and Psycho-Social Well-Being in Professional Nurses
There are currently no guidelines available for enhancement of resilience in professional nurses. This study aims to provide broad guidelines with specific strategies that may enhance resilience and psycho-social well-being in professional nurses. These guidelines are based findings from previous qualitative research on resilience in professional nurses in the public and private sector in South Africa. We used Kumpfer's (1999) theoretical model o…
African Female Adolescents' Experience of Parenting and Their Sense of Well-Being
The objective of this study was to explore and describe South African, African female adolescents' experience of parent-adolescent relationships and their perceptions of the influence of the parent-adolescent relationship on aspects of their sense of well-being. Sixty-two African female adolescents were participants. Data on experiences of parenting and their sense of well-being were collected using graphic family sculpting techniques (with 30 ad…
An Exploration of Families' Psychosocial Well-Being in a South African Context
The aim of this study was to explore and describe aspects that contribute to the psychosocial well-being of families from diverse cultures in a South African context by analysing data obtained through narratives, drawings and interviews with families. Participant families took part voluntarily in family interviews (N=36), written narratives (N=23) and drawings (N=14). These different methods of data collection provided rich data on family psychos…
A Model for Psychosocial Well-Being of Families in a South African Context
This study applied the approach of Dickoff, James, and Wiedenbach (1968) to construct a conceptual framework and a model for the psychosocial well-being of families from diverse cultures in a South African context. Findings from previous qualitative research served as the empirical data base for the conceptual framework and model while relevant literature was used as theoretical evidence in the formulation of the conceptual framework and model. T…
Psychosocial Well-Being of Families in a South African Context
This study investigated the psychosocial well-being of a group of South African families by determining the prevalence of psychosocial well-being indicators. A cross-sectional survey design and a purposive, voluntary sampling technique were used. Data on family well-being were collected from 772 youths attending five secondary schools located in the Northern province of South Africa (females = 64%, majority ethnicity = African: 67%). Data were ca…
Graphic family sculpting as a visual projective data-collection method
Graphic family sculpting is a drawing technique which is a modified form of family sculpting. Initially developed by Chris Venter, the technique was intended as a projective, therapeutic technique to enable family members to understand and make sense of their emotional experiences of family matters. The aim of this article is to describe graphic family sculpting as a visual projective data-collection technique by illustrating its use in research …
Strategies for work-family balance in a South African context
Finding and maintaining work–family balance has become an increasingly difficult challenge for South African families due to various factors, including economic, political, social and cultural changes that can impact negatively on family well-being. While pathways and strategies for work–family balance have been identified in other contexts, there is little available research on the topic in a South African context. Considering the knowledge that…
Parent-adolescent dyads’ experiences of gratitude activities in a South African context
This article explores and describes parent-adolescent dyads’ experiences of gratitude activities in a South African context. Our sample of six parent-adolescent dyads (n = 12) completed structured gratitude activities to participate in over a period of three weeks, followed by qualitative interviews regarding their experiences. Thematic analysis of the data yielded the following themes regarding the experience of gratitude activities: (i) positiv…
Correctional officers’ perceptions of resilience of at-risk youth in a correctional centre in Eswatini
This study aimed to explore and describe correctional officers’ perceptions of resilience of at-risk youth in a correctional centre in Eswatini. Applying a qualitative explorative-descriptive research design, we conducted a World Café with 15 purposively sampled correctional officers at an Eswatini juvenile correctional centre (female = 40%) on their perceptions of resilience among juveniles under rehabilitative care, inclusive of manifestations,…
A qualitative exploration of psychosocial well‐being experiences in a South African rural community
The aim of this study was to explore and describe the psychosocial well-being experiences of a South African rural community. The study employed a qualitative explorative-descriptive research design in which participants (n = 20) were sampled through purposive sampling and participated in a world café session. Data were analyzed thematically. The findings identify three main themes with subthemes, namely contributing factors to psychosocial well-…
Horse Riders’ Perceptions of Communication with Horses and How it Translates to Communication with Family
The aim of this study was to explore and describe adult horse riders’ perceptions regarding their communication with horses and how it translates to their communication with family. A qualitative explorative, descriptive research design was implemented. The sample group, which was recruited through either a purposive or snowball sampling technique, included nine participants between the ages of 19 and 53. Data were collected by means of semi-stru…
Incidence of psycho‐social well‐being in a rural community of South Africa
This article explores the incidence of psychosocial well‐being within Lokaleng; a rural community located in the North West province of South Africa. While the community is unique, it shares similarities with many other rural communities in South Africa, such as being deprived of various resources and being impoverished, indicating a need to explore the incidence of psychosocial well‐being in this community as there has been no research on this p…
Relational importance in early and middle adulthood age groups in South Africa
We explored the relational importance in early and middle adulthood in a South African setting. Informants were 52 participants (female = 58%, African language speaking = 31%, age range = 18–65; younger adults = 50%). Data on the types of important relationships and the reasons behind the importance for the different age groups were collected through semi-structured, open-ended questions. Thematic analysis indicated family, friends, and spiritual…
An exploration of at-risk youths' resilience within the context of a correctional centre in Eswatini
Literature highlights that youth in correctional centres face multiple risk factors which can be buffered by resilience. This study aimed to explore and describe the experiences of at-risk youth in a juvenile correctional centre in Eswatini regarding their resilience. The participants were purposively sampled and engaged in individual ( n = 41) and group ( n = 25) data collection. Following thematic analysis, the findings revealed four main theme…
Adolescent offenders' experiences of father involvement in a South African context
An exploration of positive leisure activities in Batswana families
This study’s aim was to explore and describe positive leisure activities in South African Batswana families. The research employed a qualitative, explorative-descriptive research design. The population included adult Tswana family members residing in Mafikeng in the North West Province of South Africa. Through the utilization of purposive sampling, the sample size (seven families consisting of 13 individual adult family members, three males and 1…
Black young adults’ perceptions of psychological services regarding father absence
Resilience Qualities in Black Families Living With a Family Member Diagnosed With Schizophrenia in a South African Context
This research aimed to explore and describe resilience qualities in Black South African families living with a family member diagnosed with schizophrenia in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, South Africa. Through a qualitative, explorative-descriptive research design, seven purposefully sampled families were included. Data were collected through semi-structured family interviews and thematically analyzed. Three main themes were identified: experi…
Psychology (16 works) · Social Psychology (12 works) · Developmental psychology (11 works) · Social Psychology (11 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Context (archaeology (9 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Qualitative research (8 works) · Geography (7 works) · Resilience and Mental Health (7 works)