Freda van der Walt
Biographic Data
| ID | 6788686 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Freda van der Walt |
| GIVEN NAMES | Freda |
| FAMILY NAME | van der Walt |
| SIGNATURE | VAN DER WALT F |
| AFFILIATIONS | Central University of Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6110-0716 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Understanding Workplace Flourishing
In today’s high-pressure and fast-paced working environments, employees are not just seeking to survive, but they want to flourish. This study investigated workplace flourishing among South African employees by examining emotional, psychological and social well-being as dimensions of optimal functioning. Grounded in PERMA, the study addressed a gap in understanding how flourishing manifests in developing country contexts, particularly within the …
A systematic review on AI-enhanced pedagogies in higher education in the Global South
Artificial intelligence is gaining traction in higher education for its ability to simulate human intelligence and support learning processes. This systematic review investigates how artificial intelligence-enhanced teaching approaches are being applied in higher education institutions across the Global South. The study draws on peer-reviewed literature identified through a structured search of JSTOR and Web of Science databases, using clearly de…
The influence of selected factors on perceived enjoyment of the online learning experience
Introduction Since digital transformation has become a priority in the higher education landscape, it is unlikely that higher education institutions will return to traditional face-to-face teaching and learning. Many higher education institutions have adopted a hybrid approach to teaching and learning in a post-Covid-19 setting. This unplanned forced change has raised concerns about the quality of online teaching and learning, as well as issues r…
Cultural Intelligence, Flourishing, and Thriving in the South African Work Context
There is increased interest in the field of cultural intelligence (CI) internationally, owing to globalization. CI seems to be a particularly important field in a country such as South Africa, which is regarded as one of the most diverse societies in the world. In this article, the relationship between CI, flourishing at work, and thriving at work is analyzed in the context of South African organizations. The purpose of the article is to establis…
Demographic Predictors of Work Ethics in a South African Sample
Ethical behavior in South Africa, and consequently in the workplace, is currently a highly topical issue. Hence it was decided to investigate whether demographic differences exist regarding work ethics, in order to guide organizational decision-making and to understand work behavior in a South African sample. The sample consisted of 301 respondents, and data was collected using the Multidimensional Work Ethics Profile ( MWEP ), which was develope…
Self-harming behaviour among university students
This study investigated the prevalence of self-harming practices among South African university students. Respondents were 201 students attending a small university of technology in South Africa (females = 55%; males = 45%). The students completed a survey on their self-harming behaviours by type, frequency, and context of occurrence. The data were used to descriptively profile self-harming behaviours among the students. Secondary analysis consid…
Perceived religious discrimination as predictor of work engagement, with specific reference to the Rastafari religion
Although perceived religious discrimination has been studied in the past, much remains unknown about the topic. The focus of this study was the Rastafari religion, because this religious group has up to now been excluded from research studies. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a sample of 80 employees belonging to the Rastafari religion, chosen from organisations in two provinces in South Africa. The findings emanating from t…
The Experience of Spirituality in a Multicultural and Diverse Work Environment
Worldwide, the study of spirituality is receiving increased attention, but very little is known about spirituality and its manifestation in African organizations. The aim of this research was to explore the experience of spirituality in a multicultural and diverse working environment, in order to enhance understanding of the functioning of spirituality in relation to diversity in the workplace. In particular, the study explores workplace spiritua…
Perceived religious discrimination as predictor of work engagement, with specific reference to the Rastafari religion
Although perceived religious discrimination has been studied in the past, much remains unknown about the topic. The focus of this study was the Rastafari religion, because this religious group has up to now been excluded from research studies. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a sample of 80 employees belonging to the Rastafari religion, chosen from organisations in two provinces in South Africa. The findings emanating from t…
The Experience of Spirituality in a Multicultural and Diverse Work Environment
Worldwide, the study of spirituality is receiving increased attention, but very little is known about spirituality and its manifestation in African organizations. The aim of this research was to explore the experience of spirituality in a multicultural and diverse working environment, in order to enhance understanding of the functioning of spirituality in relation to diversity in the workplace. In particular, the study explores workplace spiritua…
The Experience of Spirituality in a Multicultural and Diverse Work Environment
Worldwide, the study of spirituality is receiving increased attention, but very little is known about spirituality and its manifestation in African organizations. The aim of this research was to explore the experience of spirituality in a multicultural and diverse working environment, in order to enhance understanding of the functioning of spirituality in relation to diversity in the workplace. In particular, the study explores workplace spiritua…
Self-harming behaviour among university students
This study investigated the prevalence of self-harming practices among South African university students. Respondents were 201 students attending a small university of technology in South Africa (females = 55%; males = 45%). The students completed a survey on their self-harming behaviours by type, frequency, and context of occurrence. The data were used to descriptively profile self-harming behaviours among the students. Secondary analysis consid…
Perceived religious discrimination as predictor of work engagement, with specific reference to the Rastafari religion
Although perceived religious discrimination has been studied in the past, much remains unknown about the topic. The focus of this study was the Rastafari religion, because this religious group has up to now been excluded from research studies. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a sample of 80 employees belonging to the Rastafari religion, chosen from organisations in two provinces in South Africa. The findings emanating from t…
Demographic Predictors of Work Ethics in a South African Sample
Ethical behavior in South Africa, and consequently in the workplace, is currently a highly topical issue. Hence it was decided to investigate whether demographic differences exist regarding work ethics, in order to guide organizational decision-making and to understand work behavior in a South African sample. The sample consisted of 301 respondents, and data was collected using the Multidimensional Work Ethics Profile ( MWEP ), which was develope…
Cultural Intelligence, Flourishing, and Thriving in the South African Work Context
There is increased interest in the field of cultural intelligence (CI) internationally, owing to globalization. CI seems to be a particularly important field in a country such as South Africa, which is regarded as one of the most diverse societies in the world. In this article, the relationship between CI, flourishing at work, and thriving at work is analyzed in the context of South African organizations. The purpose of the article is to establis…
The influence of selected factors on perceived enjoyment of the online learning experience
Introduction Since digital transformation has become a priority in the higher education landscape, it is unlikely that higher education institutions will return to traditional face-to-face teaching and learning. Many higher education institutions have adopted a hybrid approach to teaching and learning in a post-Covid-19 setting. This unplanned forced change has raised concerns about the quality of online teaching and learning, as well as issues r…
Understanding Workplace Flourishing
In today’s high-pressure and fast-paced working environments, employees are not just seeking to survive, but they want to flourish. This study investigated workplace flourishing among South African employees by examining emotional, psychological and social well-being as dimensions of optimal functioning. Grounded in PERMA, the study addressed a gap in understanding how flourishing manifests in developing country contexts, particularly within the …
A systematic review on AI-enhanced pedagogies in higher education in the Global South
Artificial intelligence is gaining traction in higher education for its ability to simulate human intelligence and support learning processes. This systematic review investigates how artificial intelligence-enhanced teaching approaches are being applied in higher education institutions across the Global South. The study draws on peer-reviewed literature identified through a structured search of JSTOR and Web of Science databases, using clearly de…
Psychology (6 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Workplace Spirituality and Leadership (4 works) · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Context (archaeology (2 works) · Flourishing (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Higher education (2 works)