This study investigated work-related well-being in a medical laboratory setting. A cross-sectional survey design was used to gather data from a convenience sample of 202 medical laboratory staff (females = 35.64%; majority ethnicity = Indian). Participants completed the Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI), Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES), Job Demands-Resources Scale (JDRS) and the revised Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) were used. Pearson product-moment correlation coefficients were used to specify the relationships between the variables. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the models of work-related well-being. The results provided support for a four-factorial model of work-related well-being consisting of burnout (exhaustion and cynicism), engagement (vigour and dedication), occupational stress (job demands and lack of job resources) and job satisfaction (intrinsic and extrinsic satisfaction). Job satisfaction characterizes work-related well-being the most and work engagement the least.

The study investigated the reliability and validity of the Attitudes towards Research Scale for a South African sample. A cross-sectional survey design was used and a convenience sample of postgraduate students in industrial psychology (N = 185) participated in the study. A biographical scale and the Attitudes towards Research Scale were administered. Confirmatory factor analysis, exploratory factor analysis, correlations and descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. The results indicated that none of the previously suggested one-factor, five-factor or three-factor structures of the Attitudes towards Research fitted the data well. A revised three-factor structure consisting of positive outlook on research, anxiety and difficulty, and the usefulness of research fitted the data acceptably. Students in this sample displayed positive attitudes towards research, regarded it as beneficial to them in their profession, but deemed it to be somewhat difficult and displayed moderate levels of anxiety about it.

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CT is therefore not useful in determining the level of CSF block in TBM. Air-encephalography remains the most reliable way of determining the level of CSF obstruction.

The study investigated the relationship between employees' experience of performance management and work engagement. Participants were a convenience sample of employed adults (N= 202; females = 59%, middle management = 48%, White = 54%, tenure more than 9 years = 48%) in an organisation in the vehicle and asset-based finance industry. They completed the Performance Management Questionnaire (PMQ) and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES). Multiple regression analysis was used to determine the proportion of variance of work engagement that is explained by employees' experience of performance management. Results revealed that only empowerment significantly predicted work engagement. These findings suggest that when employees experience performance management as empowering, they are also likely to have higher levels of work engagement.