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    Exploring the effects of Metta meditation on emotional regulation: using semi structured interviews on adult novice meditators
    (The IIE, 2020) Daly, Alexander
    The inability to effectively regulate one’s emotions is linked to a variety of maladaptive behaviours and cognitive processes such as, psychotic symptoms, childhood trauma and negative affect (Bradley, DeFife, Fani, Guarnaccia, Phifer, Ressler & Westen, 2015). A global increase in anxiety and depression over the past several years (World Health Organization, 2017) calls for research into emotional stability and emotional regulation, and possible strategies to increase well-being. the study aimed to explore the effects of Metta mediation on emotional regulation, as well as other possible benefits of Metta mediation on emotions and well-being. The study was conducted on five novice Metta meditators that were recruited using purposive sampling. The study was qualitative. The data was collected using semi-structured interviews, as flexibility in the data collection process is important for an explorative qualitative study. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. the study did not find a direct link between Metta mediation and emotional regulation. However, the participants reported experiencing increased compassion, benevolence, awareness, intent, and overall positive affect in relation to their Metta mediation practice. Further research needs to be conducted to determine whether Metta meditation is an effect strategy that can be used to increase individual's positive emotions and well-being.
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    Exploring the Perceived Relationship between Parenting Styles and the Development of Adult Personality Traits in Later Life; A Quantitative, Cross Sectional Study using Young Adults and Caregivers, using adapted Questionnaires
    (The IIE, 2020) Langford, Matthew
    An authoritative approach to parenting, which balances warmth and control is perceived as the most commonly used style of parenting and it is currently unknown if the perceptive use of the authoritarian style of parenting is associated with the development of desirable personality traits in later life. This study aimed to explore the perceived change in the style of parenting in relation to the development of personality traits within young adults in later life. Data was gathered through two questionnaires which were based on Costa and McCray’s (2020), Personality trait theory as well as Baumrind’s’ Four styles of parenting. Data was analysed through the use of descriptive statistics and research was conducted from a positivistic, quantitative perspective. A balance between high and low variations in warmth and control was found to have a relationship with the most desirable development of personality traits and adopting an authoritative, neglectful or uninvolved approach to caregiving is associated with the development of undesirable personality traits within young adults in later life. While more research is necessary to establish the effectivity of various parenting styles, an authoritative style of parenting was found to coincide with the development of the most desirable personality traits.
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    A Phenomenological Study of Middle-Aged Adults Experiences of Tattoos in the Workplace in Kwa-Zulu Natal
    (The IIE, 2020) Cilliers, Taryn
    Today, tattoos have gained popularity, especially with regards to middle-aged adults. However, those with tattoos working in white collar sectors are deemed as not portraying a professional work image. Therefore, it is believed that tattoos may hinder one’s progress in the workplace. This research used a qualitative approach where semi-structured Zoom interviews were conducted with three middle-aged adults to describe their experiences of tattoos in the workplace. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data this resulted in five themes with the main theme being the views of tattoos in the workplace. Historically, tattoos were associated with traits such as deviance, rebellion, unprofessionalism, and non-conforming. Due to this, people who had tattoos in the workplace were frowned upon or judged to some extent because of the connotations associated with the tattoos and because of the lack of professionalism they displayed. The view of tattoos is changing, and tattoos have been deemed more acceptable in society due to their popularity and common occurrence. Although the findings suggest that tattoos are becoming more acceptable, there is still slight disapproval of tattoos in the workplace. Therefore, further research would be required to explore this phenomenon.
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    A study on the relationship between ADHD and binge eating disorder in unmedicated adults, as moderated by impulsivity and poor self-regulation
    (The IIE, 2020) Frost, Thalia
    The present study aimed to investigate the possible comorbid relationship between binge-eating disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder through the moderating variables of impulse control and self-regulation. 55 participants diagnosed with ADHD responded to a self-report survey, from which it was noted that individuals with ADHD; struggle with controlling food-related impulses, are unable to self-regulate especially in times of heightened emotionality, and frequently present with symptoms in line with the diagnosis of binge-eating disorder.