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This collection presents a series of research articles published by researchers in the StudyWell initiative.
Study Demands–Resources Theory: Understanding Student Well-Being in Higher Education
Bakker, A. B., & Mostert, K. (2024). Study Demands–Resources Theory: Understanding Student Well-Being in Higher Education. Educational Psychology Review, 36(3).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-024-09940-8
Invariance and item bias of the Mental Health Continuum Short-Form for South African university first-year students
Mostert, K., De Beer, L. T., & De Beer, R. (2024). Invariance and item bias of the Mental Health Continuum Short-Form for South African university first-year students. African Journal of Psychological Assessment, 6.
https://doi.org/10.4102/ajopa.v6i0.143
Well-being of first-year students: The role of study characteristics, strengths and deficits
Mostert, K., & Du Toit, C. (2024). Well-being of first-year students: The role of study characteristics, strengths and deficits. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology/SA Tydskrif vir Bedryfsielkunde, 50(0), a2117.
https://doi.org/10.4102/sajip.v50i0.2117
Strengths use and deficit improvement of first-year university students: A structural model for social support and student outcomes
Mostert, K., & Du Toit, C. (2023). Strengths use and deficit improvement of first-year university students: A structural model for social support and student outcomes. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 33(4), 368–377.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2023.2233205
The relationship of university student’s proactive behaviour with demands, resources and outcomes
Du Toit, C., & Mostert, K. (2023). The relationship of university student’s proactive behaviour with demands, resources and outcomes. SA Journal of Human Resource Management, 21.
https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2296
Can life satisfaction be measured fairly for different groups of South African first-year students? Testing the Satisfaction with Life scale
van Rensburg, C., & Mostert, K. (2023). Can life satisfaction be measured fairly for different groups of South African first-year students? Testing the Satisfaction with Life scale. Journal of Student Affairs in Africa, 11(1), 109–128.
https://doi.org/10.24085/jsaa.v11i1.4327
Intention to dropout and study satisfaction: Testing item bias and structural invariance of measures for South African first-year university students
Mostert, K., Van Rensburg, C., & Machaba, R. (2023). Intention to dropout and study satisfaction: testing item bias and structural invariance of measures for South African first-year university students. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education.
https://doi.org/10.1108/jarhe-04-2022-0126
Exploring first-year students’ demands and resources in the South African context
Mostert, K., Kahl, C., & Manaka, N. V. (2023). Exploring first-year students’ demands and resources in the South African context. Journal of College Student Development, 64(2), 174–190.
https://doi.org/10.1353/csd.2023.0016
Psychometric properties of the Flourishing Scale for South African first-year students
Mostert, K., De Beer, L.T., & De Beer, R. (2023). Psychometric properties of the Flourishing Scale for South African first-year students. African Journal of Psychological Assessment, 5(0), a130.
https://doi.org/10.4102/ajopa.v5i0.130
Psychometric properties of a short measure for South African first-year students’ perceptions of fit with their courses of study
Machaba, R., & Mostert, K. (2022). Psychometric properties of a short measure for South African first-year students’ perceptions of fit with their courses of study. Journal of Student Affairs in Africa, 10(2), 95–110.
https://doi.org/10.24085/jsaa.v10i2.3939*
The #FeesMustFall protests in South Africa: Exploring first-year students’ experiences at a peri-urban university campus
Greeff, M., Mostert, K., Kahl, C., & Jonker, C. (2021). The #FeesMustFall protests in South Africa: Exploring first-year students’ experiences at a peri-urban university campus. South African Journal of Higher Education, 35(4), 78-103.
https://doi.org/10.20853/35-4-4384*
The moderating effect of social support on the relationship between burnout, intention to drop out, and satisfaction with studies of first-year university students
Mostert, K. & Pienaar, J. (2020). The moderating effect of social support on the relationship between burnout, intention to drop out, and satisfaction with studies of first-year university students. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 30(3), 197-202.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2020.1795736
Testing a structural model for study demands and resources, study engagement and well-being of first-year university students
Luruli, K., Mostert, K., & Jacobs, M. (2020). Testing a structural model for study demands and resources, study engagement and well-being of first-year university students. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 30(3), 179-186.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2020.1795734
Investigating the appropriateness and validity of the Academic Motivation Scale-College Version for South African first-year university students
Kapp, A., Mostert, K., & De Beer, L.T. (2020). Investigating the appropriateness and validity of the Academic Motivation Scale-College Version for South African first-year university students. Journal of Student Affairs in Africa, 8(2), 45-58.
https://doi.org/10.24085/jsaa.v8i2.4310*
Coping processes of South African first-year university students: An exploratory study
Engelbrecht, L., Mostert, K., Pienaar, J., & Kahl, C. (2020). Coping processes of South African first-year university students: An exploratory study. Journal of Student Affairs in Africa, 8(2), 1-16.
https://doi.org/10.24085/jsaa.v8i2.4299*
Exploring indicators of subjective well-being for first-year university students
Botha, B., Mostert, K., & Jacobs, M. (2019). Exploring indicators of subjective well-being for first-year university students. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 29(5), 480-490.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2019.1662054*
Study demands, study resources and the role of personality characteristics in predicting the engagement of first-year university students
Cilliers, J. R., Mostert, K., & Nel, J. A. (2018). Study demands, study resources and the role of personality characteristics in predicting the engagement of first-year university students. South African Journal of Higher Education, 32(1), 49‒70.
https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC-94ea98d92
Validating strengths use and deficit correction behaviour scales for South African first-year students
Mostert, K., Theron, B., & De Beer, L.T. (2017). Validating strengths use and deficit correction behaviour scales for South African first-year students. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology/SA Tydskrif vir Bedryfsielkunde, 43(1), a1395.
https://doi.org/10.4102/sajip.v43i1.1395
Strengths use and deficit improvement: the relationship with engagement and fit with study course amongst first-year students
Van Niekerk, G., Mostert, K., & De Beer, L.T. (2016). Strengths use and deficit improvement: The relationship with engagement and fit with study course amongst first-year students. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 26(1).
https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2016.1165809
Proactive behaviour towards strength use and deficit improvement, hope and efficacy as predictors of life satisfaction amongst first-year university students
Stander, F.W., Diedericks, E., Mostert, K., & De Beer, L.T. (2015). Proactive behaviour towards strength use and deficit improvement, hope and efficacy as predictors of life satisfaction amongst first-year university students. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology/SA Tydskrif vir Bedryfsielkunde, 41(1), Art. #1248, 10 pages.
https://doi.org/10.4102/sajip.v41i1.1248
Predictors of student burnout and engagement among university students
Olwage, D., & Mostert, K. (2014). Predictors of student burnout and engagement among university students. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 24(4), 342-350.
https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC158564
Examining significant predictors of students’ intention to drop out
Cortes, K., Mostert, K., & Els, C. (2014). Examining significant predictors of students’ intention to drop out. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 24(2), 179-185.
https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC154219
Burnout and work engagement for different age groups: Examining group-level differences and predictors
Haley, L.M., Mostert, K. & Els, C. (2013). Burnout and work engagement for different age groups: Examining group-level differences and predictors. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 23(2), 283-295.
Significant predictors associated with the career uncertainty of university students
Botha, H. & Mostert, K. (2013). Significant predictors associated with the career uncertainty of university students. South African Journal of Higher Education, 27(3), 501-521.
Burnout and engagement in university students: A psychometric analysis of the MBI-SS and UWES-S
Mostert, K., Pienaar, J., Gauche, C., & Jackson, L.T.B. (2007). Burnout and engagement in university students: A psychometric analysis of the MBI-SS and UWES-S. SA Journal of Higher Education, 21(1), 147-162.
https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC37307