Investigating the Relationship Between Fortitude and Academic Achievement in Students From Historically Disadvantaged Backgrounds
Year: 2007
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This research study employs a strengths perspective.This means that, instead of the traditional deficits or pathology-based approach of focusing on weaknesses, the focus is on positive outcomes.Fortitude, more specifically, is the strength gained from appraising oneself, one's family, and one's social support, in a positive manner.This strength equips• My Supervisor, Rashid Ahmed • My parents Soogra and Ally Rahim, as well as my brother Sameer • My friends for their kind assistance and support • The Participants in this study, who made this research possible.
Author: Mohamed Zubair Rahim
Language: English
Topic: Resilience and Mental Health
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2291821874