Section Psychology University of Namibia

11/11/2024

https://forumonline.unam.edu.na/assessing-the-psychology-of-endurance-cyclists-in-namibia/

All News Assessing the psychology of endurance cyclists in Namibia Weslley Pieters — November 11, 2024 add comment Cognitive control is a sophisticated cognitive technique that helps people adjust, control and acclimatise their thoughts, feelings and behaviour to the demands of the environment or ...

31/10/2024

https://forumonline.unam.edu.na/international-relations-expound-at-the-university-of-namibia/

All News International relations expound at the University of Namibia Weslley Pieters — October 31, 2024 add comment Towards the end of 2021, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Department of Comparative Cultural Psychology at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthro...

11/10/2024

https://forumonline.unam.edu.na/unam-researchers-collaborate-with-industry-experts-to-develop-psychometric-instrument-in-namibia/

All News UNAM Researchers Collaborate with Industry Experts to Develop Psychometric Instrument in Namibia Weslley Pieters — October 11, 2024 add comment Colleagues from the Department of Psychology and Social Work at the University of Namibia (UNAM) recently became part of pioneers in the world of...

26/09/2024

National Research Symposium 2024: “Unveiling tomorrow’s discoveries through inclusive research and innovation”

Ms Lea Haidula presented at the conference today on Organisational justice, Psychological ownership and the influence on turnover intention at safety and security institutions in Namibia: [email protected];
Dr Wesley Pieters presented on Positive Psychology research within the workplaces in Namibia: findings and prospects for the future: [email protected]

You are welcome to get in touch with the presenters on possible collaborations or further insights about the presentations.

19/09/2024

Colleagues presenting at the EDUCON 2024; “Fostering Innovative Skills-Based Education in the 21st Century for a Sustainable Future”

- Positive Psychology in the Namibian education sector: deductions and prospects for the future; Pieters, W.R. ([email protected]);
- Perceived stress and Satisfaction With Life of students at the University of Namibia: Impact on Emotional, Psychological, and Social wellbeing; Murangi, A. ([email protected])
- Leading self: the role of Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction (BPNS) at the University of Namibia; Pieters W. R. ([email protected])
- Investigating the impact of leadership styles on work engagement of employees within the Khomas region, Namibia; Hough, M. N., Gaomas, M. K.; Tibinyane, C. V., & Pieters, W. R. ([email protected]);
- Life skills teachers 21rst century competencies and implications for Namibian high schools: A review of literature; Murangi, A., Amukwelele, D., & Rukambe, Z. ([email protected])

You are welcome to contact the corresponding authors for ideas and/ or additional information.

09/09/2024

Research scholarship.

02/09/2024

Research assistants wanted

03/08/2024

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10/04/2024

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MCAP is a hybrid Applied Psychology Conference running from 28-29 December 2024 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. The theme is ‘Fostering Resilience: Cultivating Well-being, Health, and Social-Emotional Skills for Success'. SCOPUS indexed in 2022!

08/03/2024

https://youtu.be/unUxLPfZmCE?si=kFG6zvN-pK4FU2VV

On the Couch with NMC is a show where we have candid discussions about lifestyle and social issues. In this episode, NMC's Lifestyle Coordinator Anthea Neumb...

02/02/2024

https://forumonline.unam.edu.na/unam-library-staff-reaffirm-commitment-to-quality-client-service-and-employee-wellbeing/

All News UNAM library staff reaffirm commitment to quality client service and employee wellbeing Simon Namesho — January 29, 2024 add comment The year started on a positive note with UNAM employees prioritising workplace wellbeing while fostering productivity. On 23 and 24 January 2024, UNAM libra...

23/11/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064687567351/posts/759170379582541/?d=n&mibextid=qC1gEa

The ability for people to perform optimally, and students in particular, remains a common concern for researchers and academics. Learned helplessness is a phenomenon discovered by Seligman and Maier. Learned helplessness occurs in humans and animals after being conditioned to expect pain, discomfort...