Interpretation of Research Results
Kelsey Nairn
BAppSocSci
South African College of Applied Psychology
Johannesburg Campus
Research Report
Andrea Jacobs
31st March 2021
Grading
A = Highly Accomplished (75% - 100%) Represents an outstanding level of information
sourced, ability to use and synthesise literature, ability to communicate and evidence of
originality.
B = Accomplished (70% - 74%) Represents an in-depth grasp of the information sourced,
ability to use and synthesise literature, as well as the ability to communicate and evidence
of originality.
C = Competent (60% - 69%) Represents competent work, lacking in the synthesis and
depth. It may reflect an inability to demonstrate insight into the assessment.
D = Somewhat Competent (50% - 59%) Represents adequate achievement in all areas.
The work lacks depth and several errors are apparent.
F = Not Yet Competent (below 50%) Represents work that fails to meet the requirements
for the assessment.
, Grade 78
Feedback Very well presented paper, accurate interpretation. Just maintain consistency
and check for small errors in assignment 2
Table of Contents
Factors influencing the relationship between psychological well-being, self-efficacy, and
personal growth initiative amongst first year university students..............................................4
Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-being (42-item).........................................................5
Self-Efficacy...........................................................................................................................5
General Self-Efficacy Scale (10-item)................................................................................6
Personal Growth Initiative......................................................................................................7
Personal Growth Initiative Scale (PGIS-II, 16-item).........................................................7
The relationship between Psychological Well-being (subscales), Self-Efficacy, and Personal
Growth Initiative........................................................................................................................8
Correlation..............................................................................................................................8
The Pearson Correlation....................................................................................................8
Kelsey Nairn
BAppSocSci
South African College of Applied Psychology
Johannesburg Campus
Research Report
Andrea Jacobs
31st March 2021
Grading
A = Highly Accomplished (75% - 100%) Represents an outstanding level of information
sourced, ability to use and synthesise literature, ability to communicate and evidence of
originality.
B = Accomplished (70% - 74%) Represents an in-depth grasp of the information sourced,
ability to use and synthesise literature, as well as the ability to communicate and evidence
of originality.
C = Competent (60% - 69%) Represents competent work, lacking in the synthesis and
depth. It may reflect an inability to demonstrate insight into the assessment.
D = Somewhat Competent (50% - 59%) Represents adequate achievement in all areas.
The work lacks depth and several errors are apparent.
F = Not Yet Competent (below 50%) Represents work that fails to meet the requirements
for the assessment.
, Grade 78
Feedback Very well presented paper, accurate interpretation. Just maintain consistency
and check for small errors in assignment 2
Table of Contents
Factors influencing the relationship between psychological well-being, self-efficacy, and
personal growth initiative amongst first year university students..............................................4
Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-being (42-item).........................................................5
Self-Efficacy...........................................................................................................................5
General Self-Efficacy Scale (10-item)................................................................................6
Personal Growth Initiative......................................................................................................7
Personal Growth Initiative Scale (PGIS-II, 16-item).........................................................7
The relationship between Psychological Well-being (subscales), Self-Efficacy, and Personal
Growth Initiative........................................................................................................................8
Correlation..............................................................................................................................8
The Pearson Correlation....................................................................................................8
