A methodology to bridge research and intervention in mental health in South African organizations
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1994
Authors
Cassidy, Allison Christine
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Abstract
This thesis discusses the need for research paradigms within the human
sciences which will address human development needs with in the South
African context. it documents a research methodology designed to address
the development of human relations in organizations so as to facilitate the
construction of nurturing and learning environments. The concept of
mental health and its interconnection with the development of human
relations in organizations is explored to enhance the understanding of the
needs of employees in organizations within the South African context. The
research process advocates consultation and negotiation of issues relating
to human relations and mental health, It also provides opportunity for the
exploration and co-creation a bridge between mental health,
development of human relations in organizations and research.
The research was conducted within the parameters of the ecosystemic
paradigm and influenced by social construction theory. It incorporates
both quantitative and qualitative methods.
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Research report submitted to the Faculty of Education, University
of the Witwatersrand, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the degree of Master of Education (Educational Psychology) Johannesburg 1994.
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Cassidy, Allison Christine (1994) A methodology to bridge research and intervention in mental health in South African organizations, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, <http://wiredspace.wits.ac.za/handle/10539/22100>