Original Research
Psychological experiences in South African society before the 2010 FIFA World Cup from the systems psychodynamic and positive psychology perspectives
Submitted: 24 February 2011 | Published: 03 May 2012
About the author(s)
Pieter Koortzen, University of Johannesburg, South AfricaRudolf M. Oosthuizen, University of South Africa, South Africa
Abstract
Research purpose: The objective of this study was to analyse and describe the psychological experiences of South Africans before the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Research design, approach and method: The researchers conducted the study from the systems psychodynamic and positive psychology perspectives. The study comprised a qualitative, explorative and social phenomenological study. The researchers conducted interviews with a wide range of their colleagues and clients.
Main findings: The results seemed to indicate that South Africans had had a number of positive and negative experiences before the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Practical/managerial implications: The researchers presented the findings as a number of systems psychodynamic and positive psychology themes.
Contribution/value-add: This study presents original research that contributes valuable new knowledge to the positive psychology and systems psychodynamic perspectives.
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