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Journal of Psychology in Africa

ISSN 1433-0237

3 papers in the library · 79 citations · publishing 2011-2024

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Is mindfulness associated with lower online trolling among adolescents? Mediating effects of self-esteem and depression and moderating effect of dark personality traits

Journal of Psychology in Africa May 3, 2024 Fang Li, Xu Tang, X. Ge et al.

We investigated the relationship between mindfulness and online trolling among adolescents. We also explored the mediating role of self-esteem and depression and the moderating role of dark personality traits in the relationship between mindfulness and online trolling. Chinese adolescents (n = 696; female = 47.1%, mean age = 14.315 ± 1.353 years) completed measures of mindfulness, self-esteem,...

A Psychology of Indigenous Healing in Southern Africa

Journal of Psychology in Africa 2011 Stephen D. Edwards 73 citations

Converging lines of evidence from various scientific disciplines consistently point to humanity's African roots. In this context, the term “indigenous healing” is used to refer to universal forms of healing that began in Africa and were developed further both locally and internationally. This article examines the notion of a psychology of indigenous healing and suggests that investigations...

Jungian Analysts and African Diviners: An Exploration of the Archetype of the Self

Journal of Psychology in Africa 2011 Catherine Geils 6 citations

This paper compares Jungian psychology and African indigenous healing practices through a theoretical review. It argues that while both practices express the shamanic archetype and facilitate the universal instinct towards wholeness, the expression of this differs. In Jungian psychology the archetype of the Self is projected onto the individual and the goal is a dialogue along the ego-Self...