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2024

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., Gaffaney, J., Van der Vaart, L., Dik, B. J., & Donaldson, S. I. (2024). The Critiques and Criticisms of Positive Psychology: A Systematic Literature Review. The Journal of Positive Psychology , 19 ( 2 ), 206-235.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., Klibert, J., Shankland, R., Stavros, J. M., Cole, M., Verger, N. B., Rothmann, S., Cho, V., Feng, K., See-To, E. W., Roll, L. C., Ghosh, A., Arijs, D., & Glinska, A. (2024). The Academic Task Performance Scale: Psychometric Properties, and Measurement Invariance Across Ages, Genders and Nations. Frontiers in Education , 9 ( 1281859 ), 1-10.
  3. Ford, M., Rothmann, S., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2024). Compassion, Secure Flourishing, and Organizational Commitment of Managers. Frontiers in Organisational Psychology , 2 ( 1383378 ), 1-11.
  4. Van Zyl, L. E., Shankland, R., Klibert, J., Verger, N. B., Rothmann, S., Cho, V., Feng, K., See-To, E. W., Roll, L. C., Ghosh, A., van der Meij, L., Arijs, D., Cole, M. L., Stavros, J. M., Hulshof, I., Di Blasi, Z., & De Beer, L. T. (2024). The Study Demands and Resources Scale: Psychometric properties, longitudinal invariance and criterion validity. Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability , ( 1409099 ), 1-20.
  5. Van Zyl, L. E. (2024). Exploring Potential Solutions to the Criticisms in Positive Psychology: A Participatory Action Research Approach. Frontiers in Psychology , 15 ( 1 ), 1-20.
  6. Van Zyl, L. E., Dik, B. J., Donaldson, S. I., Klibert, J. J., Di Blasi, Z., Van Wingerden, J., & Salanova, M. (2024). Positive Organisational Psychology 2.0: Embracing the Technological Revolution. Journal of Positive Psychology , 19 ( 4 ), 699-711.

2023

  1. Roussiau, N., Bellehumeur, C. R., Bilodeau, C., Bailly, N., Navarro, O., Tapia-Fonllem, C., Van Zyl, L. E., & Renard, E. (2023). Spirituality and Positive Psychology (Perspectives and Limits). Frontiers in Psychology , 14 ( 1202359 ), 1-3 .
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., & Veldsman, D. (2023). The Psychometric Properties of the Psychological Work Immersion Scale: An ESEM vs ICM-CFA Approach. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology , 9 ( 1 ), 251-286 .
  3. Allen, B., Klibert, J., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2023). The Poverty-Related Stress Scale: Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Measure Assessing Poverty-Related Stressors. Depression & Anxiety , 42 ( 1 ), 1-25 .
  4. Van Zyl, L. E., Custers, N., Dik, B. J., Van der Vaart, L., & Klibert, J. (2023). The Holistic Life Crafting Model: A Systematic Literature Review of Meaning-Making Behaviors. Frontiers in Psychology , 14 ( 127118 ), 1-28 .
  5. Van Zyl, L. E., Van Vuuren, M., Roll, L. C., & Stander, M. W. (2023). Person-Environment Fit and Task Performance: Exploring the Role(s) of Grit as a Personal Resource. Current Psychology , 42 ( 27 ), 23560-23579 .

2022

  1. Zabo, V., Gonda, X., Oláh, A., Harangozo, J., Purebl, G., Kéri, S., Vincze, A., Patko, D., Bognar, J., Van Zyl, L. E., & Vargha, A. (2022). Seeds that bloom on stony ground – Concept paper of the future perspectives of the unexploited capacities of positive clinical psychology in Hungary. Neuropsychopharmacologia Hungarica , 24 ( 3 ), 113-119 .
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., Heijenk, B., Klibert, J., Shankland, R., Verger, N. B., Rothmann, S., Cho, V., Feng, K., See-To, E. W. K., Roll, L. C., & Van Der Meij, L. (2022). Grit across nations: An investigation into the cross-cultural equivalence of the Grit-O Scale. Journal of Happiness Studies , 23 ( 7 ), 3179-3213 .
  3. Chen, S., Van der Meij, L., Van Zyl, L. E., & Demerouti, E. (2022). The Life Crafting Scale: Development and Validation of a Multi-Dimensional Meaning-Making Measure. Frontiers in Psychology , 13 ( 795686 ), 1-20 .
  4. Donaldson, S. I., Van Zyl, L. E., & Donaldson, S. I. (2022). PERMA+4: A framework for work-related wellbeing, performance and positive organisational psychology 2.0. Frontiers in Psychology , 12 ( 817244 ), 1-14 .
  5. Frenzel, S., Junker, N. M., Avanzi, L., Bolatov, A., Haslam, S. A., Häusser, J. A., Kark, R., Meyer, I., Mojzisch, A., Monzani, L., Reicher, S., Samekin, A., Schury, V. A., Steffens, N. K., Sultanova, L., Van Dijk, D., Van Zyl, L. E., & Van Dick, R. (2022). A trouble shared is a trouble halved: The role of family identification and identification with humankind in well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. British Journal of Social Psychology , 61 ( 1 ), 55-82 .
  6. Frenzel, S. B., Junker, N. M., Avanzi, L., Erkens, V. A., Haslam, S. A., Haslam, C., Häusser, J. A., Knorr, D., Meyer, I., Mojzisch, A., Monzani, L., Reicher, S. D., Schuh, S. C., Steffens, N. K., Van Zyl, L. E., & Van Dick, R. (2022). Perceptions of the Targets and Sources of COVID-19 Threat are Structured by Group Memberships and Responses are Influenced by Identification with Humankind. Psychologica Belgica , 62 ( 1 ), 75–88 .
  7. Krifa, I., Van Zyl, L. E., Braham, A., Nasr, S. E., & Shankland, R. (2022). Mental health during COVID-19 pandemic: The role of optimism and emotional regulation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , 19 ( 3 ), 1413 .
  8. Van Zyl, L. E., & Ten Klooster, P. M. (2022). Exploratory Structural Equation Modelling: Practical Guidelines and Tutorial with a Convenient Online Tool for Mplus. Frontiers in Psychiatry , 12 ( 795672 ), 1-28 .
  9. Youssef-Morgan, C., Van Zyl, L. E., & Ahrens, B. (2022). The Work Gratitude Scale: Development and evaluation of a multidimensional measure. Frontiers in Psychology , 12 ( 795328 ), 1-16 .
  10. Van Zyl, L. E., Klibert, J., Shankland, R., See-To, E. W. K., & Rothmann, S. (2022). The General Academic Self Efficacy Scale: Psychometric Properties, Longitudinal Invariance and Criterion Validity. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment , 40 ( 6 ), 777-789 .
  11. Frenzel, S., Haslam, S. A., Bolatov, A., Hausser, J. A., Junker, N. M., Kark, R., Meyer, I., Mojzisch, A., Monzani, L., Reicher, S., Samekin, A., Schuh, S. C., Schury, V. A., Steffens, N. K., Sultanova, L., Van Dijk, D., Van Zyl, L. E., & Van Dick, R. (2022). Keeping ‘Us’ Safe – National Leaders’ Identity Leadership Predicts Adherence to COVID-19 Health-Protective Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions: Observational two-wave study. British Medical Journal Open , 12 ( e054980 ), 1-10 .
  12. Van Zyl, L. E., & Rothmann, S. (2022). Grand Challenges for Positive Psychology: Future Perspectives and Opportunities. Frontiers in Psychology , 13 ( 833057 ), 1-7 .
  13. Van Zyl, L. E., & Salanova, M. (2022). Facilitating the third wave of Positive Psychology: Perspectives on the Future of the Discipline. Frontiers in Psychology , 13 ( 963167 ), 1-6 .
  14. Cole, M., Shankland, R., Nel, M., Knoop, H. H., Chen, S., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2022). Positive Educational Approaches to Teaching Effectiveness and Student Well-being: Contemporary Approaches and Guidelines. Frontiers in Psychology , 13 ( 1015064 ), 1-6 .
  15. Constantini, A., de Beer, L. T., ten Klooster, P. M., Zondervan-Zwijneburg, M. A. J., Vera, M., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2022). Advancing Positive Psychological Assessments through Modern Approaches, Methodologies, Models and Best-Practice Guidelines. Frontiers in Psychology , 13 ( 1020653 ), 1-6 .
  16. Duan, W., Klibert, J., Schotanus-Dijkstra, M., Llorens, S. L., van den Heuvel, M., Mayer, C.-H., Tomasulo, D., Liao, Y., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2022). Weirdly Positive: Exploring If, When, How and Why Positive Psychological Interventions Work In Non-WEIRD Contexts. Frontiers in Psychology , 13 ( 1021539 ), 1-6 .
  17. Krifa, I., Hallez, Q., Van Zyl, L. E., Braham, A., Sahli, J., Nasr, S. E., & Shankland, R. (2022). Effectiveness of an online positive psychology intervention among Tunisian healthcare students on mental health and study engagement during the Covid-19 pandemic. Applied Psychology: Health and Wellbeing , 14 ( 1 ), 1228-1254 .

2021

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., Rothmann, S., & Zondervan-Zwijnenburg, M. A. J. (2021). Longitudinal Trajectories of Study Characteristics and Mental Health before and during the COVID-19 Lockdown. Frontiers in Psychology , 12 ( 41275 ), 1-13 .
  2. Van Zyl, L. E. (2021). Social Study Resources and Social Wellbeing Before and During the Intelligent COVID‑19 Lockdown in The Netherlands. Social Indicator Research , 157 ( 1 ), 393-415 .
  3. Van Zyl, L. E., Arijs, D., Cole, M. L., Glinska, A., Roll, L. C., Rothmann, S., Shankland, R., Stavros, J., & Verger, N. (2021). The Strengths Use Scale: Psychometric Properties, Longitudinal Invariance and Criterion Validity. Frontiers in Psychology , 12 ( 676153 ), 1-17.
  4. Ng, W., Tov, W., Veenhoven, R., Rothmann, S., Cambel, M. J., … & Van Zyl, L. E. (2021). In Memory of Edward Diener: Reflections on his Career, Contributions and the Science of Happiness. Frontiers in Psychology , 12 ( 706447 ), 1-5 .
  5. Remeka, M., De Leede, J., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2021). High-Involvement HRM and Innovative Work Behaviour: the Role of Autonomy and Affective Commitment. Journal of Nursing Management , 29 ( 1 ), 2499 – 2514 .
  6. Wieners, L., Radstaak, M., Van Zyl, L. E., & Schotanus-Dijkstra, M. (2021). To whom should I be kind? A randomised trial about kindness for strong and weak social ties on mental wellbeing and its specific mechanisms of change. International Journal of Wellbeing, 11 ( 3 ), 44927.
  7. Richter, S., Van Zyl, L. E., Roll, L. C., & Stander, M. W. (2021). Positive psychological Coaching Tools: A Systematic Literature Review. Frontiers in Psychiatry , 12 ( 667200 ), 1-19.
  8. Worthington, E., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2021). The Future of Evidence-Based Interventions in Temperance. Frontiers in Psychology , 12 ( 707598 ), 1-12 .
  9. Van Zyl, L. E., Oost, A., Rispens, S., & Olckers, C. (2021). Work engagement and task performance within a global Dutch ICT-consulting firm: The mediating role of innovative work behaviours. Current Psychology , 40 ( 1 ), 4012-4023 .

2020

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., Roll, L. C., Stander, M. W., & Richter, S. (2020). Positive Psychological Coaching Definitions and Models: A Systematic Literature Review. Frontiers in Psychology , 11 ( 793 ), 1-19 .
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., Olckers, C., & Roll, L. C. (2020). The psychometric properties of the Grit-O scale within the Twente Region in the Netherlands: An ICM-CFA vs. ESEM Approach. Frontiers in Psychology , 11 ( 796 ), 1-17 .
  3. Van Zyl, L. E., Rothmann, S., & Nieman, C. (2020). Mental health, work engagement, and meaningful work-role fit: A latent profile analysis. Psychological Reports , 65 ( 1 ), 199-213 .
  4. Kelders, S., Van Zyl, L. E., & Ludden, G. (2020). The concept and components of engagement in different domains applied to eHealth: A systematic scoping review. Frontiers in Psychology , 11 ( 926 ), 1-14 .
  5. Van Zyl, L. E., Zondervan-Zwijnenburg, M. A. J., Dickens, L. R., & Hulshof, I. (2020). Exploring Meaning In Life Through A Brief Photo-Ethnographic Intervention Using Instagram: A Bayesian Growth Modelling Approach. International Review of Psychiatry , 32 ( 1 ), 723-745 .
  6. Van Zyl, L. E., & Rothmann, S. (2020). Positive Organisational Interventions: Contemporary Theories, Approaches and Applications. Frontiers in Psychology , 11 ( 607053 ), 1-19 .

2019

  1. Efendic, E., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2019). On reproducibility and replicability: Arguing for open science practices and methodological improvements at the South African Journal of Industrial Psychology. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 45 ( 0 ), a1607 .
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., & Olckers, C. (2019). The Mental Health Continuum-Short Form in Organisational contexts: Factorial validity, invariance and internal consistency. European Journal of Mental Health , 14 ( 2 ), 230-259 .
  3. Le Blanc, P., Peeters, M., Van Der Heijden, B., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2019). To leave or not to leave? A multi-sample study on individual, job-related, and organisational antecedents of employability and retirement intentions. Frontiers in Psychology , 10 ( 18 ), 2057-2069 .
  4. Olckers, C., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2019). Psychometric properties of the Psychological Ownership Questionnaire. Australian Journal of Psychology , 72 ( 2 ), 127-136 .
  5. Van Zyl, L. E. (2019). A critical reflection on the psychology of retention. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 45 ( 1 ), 45444 .
  6. Van Zyl, L. E., & Junker, M. (2019). Debating the Scientific Credibility of Industrial and Organizational Psychology: A rebuttal. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 45 ( 0 ), a1767 .
  7. Van Zyl, L. E. (2019). Enhancing Scientific Credibility: An Open Science Strategy for the South African Journal of Industrial Psychology. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 45 ( 0 ), a1768 .

2017

  1. Olckers, C., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2017). The relationship between employment equity perceptions and psychological ownership: the role of ethnicity. Social Indicators Research , 120 ( 1 ), 42005 .

2016

  1. Stander, F. W., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2016). See you at the match: Motivation for sport consumption and intrinsic psychological reward of premier football league spectators in South Africa. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 42 ( 1 ), Art. #1302 .
  2. Stander, F. W., Van Zyl, L. E., & Motaung, K. (2016). Promoting fan engagement: An exploration of the fundamental motives for sport consumption amongst premier league football spectators. Journal of Psychology in Africa , 26 ( 4 ), 309-315 .
  3. Van Zyl, L. E., Coetzee, E., Stander, M., & Rothmann, S. (2016). Conceptualising the professional identity of industrial or organisation psychologists within the South African context. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 42 ( 1 ), Art. #1326 .

2015

  1. Queiros, D. R., de Villiers, M. R., Van Zyl, C., Conradie, N., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2015). Rich environments for active Open Distance Learning: Looks good in theory but is it really what learners want? Progressio , 37 ( 2 ), 79-100 .
  2. De Beer, M., Van der Westhuizen, S., Bekwa, N., Van Zyl, L. E., & Sadiki, M. (2015). Teaching research methodology in an online ODL environment: strategies followed and lessons learnt. Journal of Higher Education , 29 ( 2 ), 56-81 .
  3. Bester, J., Stander, M. W., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2015). Leadership empowering behaviour, psychological empowerment, organisational citizenship behaviours and turnover intention in a manufacturing division. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 41 ( 1 ), Art. #1215 .
  4. Coetzee, M., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2015). The South African Journal of Industrial and Organizational Psychology in 2015. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 41 ( 1 ), Art. #1297 .

2014

  1. Dibley, J., Viviers, R., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2014). A preliminary study: Perceived transformational leadership style and the relationship with work engagement within the South African Army. Journal of Labour Relations , 38 ( 1 ), 54-63 .
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., & Rothmann, S. (2014). Towards Happiness Interventions: Construct Clarification and Intervention Methodologies. Journal of Psychology in Africa , 24 ( 2 ), 327-341 .
  3. Coetzee, M., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2014). A review of a decade’s scholarly publications (2004–2013) in the South African Journal of Industrial Psychology. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 40 ( 1 ), Art. #1227 .
  4. Coetzee, M., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2014). South African Journal of Industrial Psychology: Reviewing 2014. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 40 ( 1 ), 45627 .

2013

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., & Stander, M. W. (2013). Unpacking the meaning of sense of coherence in transcultural management. SA Journal of Human Resource Management , 11 ( 1 ), 45323 .
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., Van Eeden, & Rothmann, S. (2013). Job insecurity and the emotional- and behavioural consequences thereof. Journal of Business Management , 44 ( 1 ), 75-86 .
  3. Van Zyl, L. E. (2013). Seligman’s flourishing: An appraisal of what lies beyond happiness. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 39 ( 2 ), 45597 .
  4. Coetzee, M., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2013). Advancing research in industrial and organisational psychology. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 39 ( 1 ), 43101 .
  5. Mayer, C.-H., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2013). Perspectives of female leaders on sense of coherence and mental health in an engineering environment. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 39 ( 2 ), Art. #1097 .

2012

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., & Rothmann, S. (2012). Beyond smiling: the evaluation of a positive psychological intervention aimed at student happiness. Journal of Psychology in Africa , 22 ( 3 ), 369-384 .
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., & Rothmann, S. (2012). Flourishing of students in a tertiary education institution in South Africa. Journal of Psychology in Africa , 22 ( 4 ), 593-599 .

2010

  1. Gouws, C., Moeketsi, I., Motloung, S., Tempelhoff, J., Van Greuning, G., & Van Zyl, L. (2010). SIBU and the crisis of water service delivery in Sannieshof, North West Province. Journal for Transdisciplinary Research , 6 ( 1 ), 25-56 .
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., Deacon, E., & Rothmann, S. (2010). Towards happiness: Experiences of work-role fit, meaningfulness and work engagement of industrial/organisational psychologists in South Africa. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology , 36 ( 1 ), Art. #890 .
Chapters in Scholarly Books

2021

  1. Van Der Vaart, L., Van Zyl, L. E., & Van Wingerden, J. (2021). Developing gritty job seekers: A need supportive approach to grit interventions. In L. E. van Zyl, C. Olckers, & L. van der Vaart (Eds.), Multidisciplinary perspectives on grit: Contemporary theories, assessments, applications and critiques. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57389-8

2020

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., Efendic, E., Rothmann, S., & Shankland, R. (2019). Best practice guidelines for positive psychological research designs. In L. E. van Zyl & S. Rothmann (Eds.), Positive psychological intervention design and protocols for multi-cultural contexts. Springer.
  2. Stander, E., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2019). The Talent Development Centre (TDC) as an integrated positive psychological leadership development and talent analytics framework. In L. E. van Zyl & S. Rothmann (Eds.), Positive psychological intervention design and protocols for multi-cultural contexts. Springer.
  3. Van Zyl, L. E., Hulshof, I., & Dickens, L. (2019). #NoFilter: An online photographic meaningful-moments intervention. In L. E. van Zyl & S. Rothmann (Eds.), Evidence-based positive psychological intervention practices in multicultural contexts. Springer.
  4. Motschnig, R., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2019). The Open Case as a setting for addressing challenges in small groups: Post-graduate computer science students’ perspectives. In L. E. van Zyl & S. Rothmann (Eds.), Positive psychological intervention design and protocols for multi-cultural contexts. Springer.
  5. Graupner, L. I., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2019). Inspiring growth: A counselling framework for industrial psychology practitioners. In L. E. van Zyl & S. Rothmann (Eds.), Positive psychological intervention design and protocols for multi-cultural contexts. Springer.
  6. Roll, L. C., Van Zyl, L. E., & Griep, Y. (2019). Brief positive psychological interventions within multi-cultural organisational contexts: A systematic literature review. In L. E. van Zyl & S. Rothmann (Eds.), Theoretical approaches to multi-cultural positive psychological interventions. Springer.
  7. Olckers, C., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2019). Positive psychological interventions aimed at managing territorial behaviours within the organisational context. In L. E. van Zyl & S. Rothmann (Eds.), Positive psychological intervention design and protocols for multi-cultural contexts. Springer.
  8. Rothmann, S., Van Zyl, L. E., & Rautenbach, C. (2019). Measuring flourishing at work interventions: The development and validation of the flourishing-at-work scale. In L. E. van Zyl & S. Rothmann (Eds.), Positive psychological intervention design and protocols for multi-cultural contexts. Springer.
  9. Hayes, M., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2019). Positive journal writing across multi-cultural contexts: A protocol for practice. In L. E. van Zyl & S. Rothmann (Eds.), Positive psychological intervention design and protocols for multi-cultural contexts. Springer.
  10. Van Zyl, L. E., & Stander, M. W. (2019). Flourishing interventions 2.0: A practical guide to student development. In L. E. van Zyl & S. Rothmann (Eds.), Positive psychological intervention design and protocols for multi-cultural contexts. Springer.

2017

  1. Olckers, C., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2017). Measuring psychological ownership: A critical review. In C. Olckers, L. E. van Zyl, & L. van der Vaart (Eds.), Theoretical orientations and practical applications of psychological ownership. Springer.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., Olckers, C., & Van Der Vaart, L. (2017). Future perspectives on psychological ownership within multi-cultural contexts. In C. Olckers, L. E. van Zyl, & L. van der Vaart (Eds.), Theoretical orientations and practical applications of psychological ownership. Springer.
  3. Olckers, C., George, K., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2017). Work engagement, psychological ownership and happiness in the professional services industry in South Africa. In C. Olckers, L. E. van Zyl, & L. van der Vaart (Eds.), Theoretical orientations and practical applications of psychological ownership. Springer.
  4. Van Zyl, L. E., Van der Vaart, L., & Stemmet, J. (2017). Positive psychological interventions aimed at enhancing psychological ownership. In C. Olckers, L. E. van Zyl, & L. van der Vaart (Eds.), Theoretical orientations and practical applications of psychological ownership. Springer.

2016

  1. Jorgensen, L. I., Van Zyl, L. E., & Stander, M. W. (2016). Training emerging psychologists as multi-cultural contextual coaches. In L. E. van Zyl, M. W. Stander, & A. Odendaal (Eds.), Coaching psychology: Meta-theoretical perspectives and applications in multi-cultural contexts. Springer.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., & Stander, M. W. (2016). The future of multi-cultural coaching psychology. In L. E. van Zyl, M. W. Stander, & A. Odendaal (Eds.), Coaching psychology: Meta-theoretical perspectives and applications in multi-cultural contexts. Springer.
  3. Van Zyl, L. E., Motschnig-Pitrik, R., & Stander, M. W. (2016). Exploring positive psychology and person-centred psychology in coaching. In L. E. van Zyl, M. W. Stander, & A. Odendaal (Eds.), Coaching psychology: Meta-theoretical perspectives and applications in multi-cultural contexts. Springer.

2014

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., & Stander, M. W. (2014). Flourishing interventions: A practical guide to student development (pp. 265–276). In M. Coetzee (Ed.), Psycho-social career meta-capacities: Dynamics of contemporary career development. Pearson Education International.

2013

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., & Stander, M. W. (2013). A strengths-based approach towards coaching in a multicultural environment (pp. 245–257). In J. White, R. Motching, & M. Lux (Eds.), Theory and practice of the person-centred approach: Interconnections beyond psychotherapy. Springer.
Scientific Books

2022

  1. Castelnuovo, G., De Giorgio, A., Manzoni, G. M., Mohiyeddini, C., Treadway, D. C., Bressington, D., Chan, S. W. C., Van Zyl, L. E., Granieri, A., & Naslund, J. (2022). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Psychological, behavioural, interpersonal effects, and clinical implications for health systems. Frontiers Media. https://doi.org/10.3389/978-2-88976-223-1
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., & Salanova, M. (2022). Future perspectives on positive psychology: A research agenda. Frontiers Media. https://doi.org/10.3389/978-2-88976-661-1
  3. Nel, M., Chen, S., Shankland, R., Cole, M., Knoop, H. H., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2022). Positive educational approaches to teaching effectiveness and student wellbeing. Frontiers Media. https://doi.org/10.3389/978-2-83250-449-9
  4. Van Zyl, L. E., Ten Klooster, P., de Beer, L. T., Zondervan-Zwijnenburg, M., Vera, M., & Costantini, A. (Eds.). (2022). Positive psychological assessments: Modern approaches, methodologies, models and guidelines. Frontiers Media. https://doi.org/10.3389/978-2-83250-448-2
  5. Van Zyl, L. E., Schotanus-Dijkstra, M., Llorens, S., Klibert, J., Van Den Heuvel, M., Mayer, C.-H., Duan, W., & Tomasulo, D. (Eds.). (2022). Positive psychological interventions beyond WEIRD contexts: How, when, and why they work. Frontiers Media. https://doi.org/10.3389/978-2-83250-535-9

2021

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., Olckers, C., & Van der Vaart, L. (2021). Multidisciplinary perspectives on grit: Contemporary theories, assessments, applications and critiques. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57389-8

2020

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., & Rothmann, S. (2020). Positive organisational interventions: Contemporary theories, approaches and applications. Frontiers Media. https://doi.org/10.3389/978-2-88966-345-3

2019

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., & Rothmann, S. (2019). Evidence-based positive psychological intervention practices in multicultural contexts. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20311-5
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., & Rothmann, S. (2019). Positive psychological intervention design and protocols for multi-cultural contexts. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20020-6
  3. Van Zyl, L. E., & Rothmann, S. (2019). Theoretical approaches to multi-cultural positive psychological interventions. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20583-6

2017

  1. Olckers, C., Van Zyl, L. E., & Van der Vaart, L. (2017). Theoretical orientations and practical applications of psychological ownership. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70247-6

2016

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., Stander, M. W., & Odendaal, A. (2016). Coaching psychology: Meta-theoretical perspectives and applications in multi-cultural contexts. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31012-1

2014

  1. Van Zyl, L. E. (2014). Research methodology for economic and management sciences. Pearson Education International.
Conference Proceedings

2024

  1. Ford, M., Rothmann, S., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2024). Compassion and self-compassion of managers: Why is it important and what difference does it make? Paper presented at the 26th Annual SIOPSA Conference, Johannesburg.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., Dik, B., Steger, M., & Wright, B. (2024). Better in every domain: The holistic life crafting model in action. Workshop presented at the 10th European Association of Positive Psychology Conference, Austria.

2023

  1. Frenzel, S. B., Junker, N. M., Avanzi, L., Erkens, V. A., Haslam, S. A., Haslam, C., Häusser, J. A., Knorr, D., Meyer, I., Mojzisch, A., Monzani, L., Reicher, S. D., Schuh, S. C., Steffens, N. K., van Zyl, L. E., & van Dick, R. (2023). Perceptions of the targets and sources of COVID-19 threat are structured by group memberships and responses are influenced by identification with humankind. Paper presented at the European Association of Work and Organisational Psychology’s 2023 Conference, Italy.
  2. Basurrah, A. A., di Blasi, Z., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2023). A culturally adapted gratitude intervention for university students from Saudi Arabia: A randomised controlled trial. Paper presented at the PSI Conference, UK.
  3. Boisvert, M., Loughead, T., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2023). The psychometric evaluation of two leadership questionnaires to assess athlete leadership behaviours. Paper presented at the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity’s Annual Conference, Canada.

2022

  1. Krifa, I., Hallez, Q., Van Zyl, L. E., Braham, A., Sahli, J., Nasr, S. E., & Shankland, R. (2022). The effectiveness of an online positive psychology intervention among Tunisian university students: A randomized controlled trial. Paper to be presented at the 8th Annual European Conference on Positive Psychology, Iceland.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., Roll, L., Stander, M. W., & Richter, S. (2022, July). Developing people we want to work with: A positive psychological coaching approach. Paper to be presented at the 8th Annual European Conference on Positive Psychology, Iceland.

2021

  1. Van der Vaart, L., de Beer, L. T., Van Zyl, L. E., Rothmann, S., Dickens, L. R., van der Meij, L., van der Staak, B. B. J. P. J., van Gool, P. J. R., & Shankland, R. (2021). Confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses of the Grit-O scale in a university setting. Paper presented at the 32nd International Congress of Psychology, Virtual, 18–23 July.

2019

  1. Kaluza, A. J., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2019). Positive psychology @ work. Symposium presented at the European Association of Work and Organisational Psychology’s 2019 Conference, Italy.
  2. Olckers, C., Van Zyl, L. E., & Booysen, C. (2019). Positive psychological interventions aimed at managing territorial behaviours. Paper presented at the European Association of Work and Organisational Psychology’s 2019 Conference, Italy.
  3. Van Zyl, L. E., Du Toit, D., & Van der Heuvel, M. (2019). Carl Jung’s contribution to positive work and organisational psychology. Paper presented at the International Conference on Positive Psychology, Sydney, Australia.

2018

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., Hulshof, I., & Dickens, L. (2018). #NoFilter: An online photo-ethnographic meaningful moments intervention. Research paper presented at the 9th European Conference on Positive Psychology, Budapest, Hungary.
  2. Olckers, C., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2018). Measuring psychological ownership across generations. Research paper presented at the 9th European Conference on Positive Psychology, Budapest, Hungary.
  3. Veldsman, D., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2018). The Narrative Identity Team Intervention: Advances in positive leadership. Research paper presented at the 9th European Conference on Positive Psychology, Budapest, Hungary.

2017

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., Van der Vaart, L., & Stemmet, L. (2017). Positive psychological interventions aimed at enhancing psychological ownership. Research paper presented at the 1st Pan African Conference on Psychology, Durban.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., Botha, E., & Stander, M. (2017). Unlocking the mental health of industrial and organisational psychologists in South Africa. Research paper presented at the 1st Pan African Conference on Psychology, Durban.

2016

  1. Botha, E., Van Zyl, L. E., & Wondergem, H. (2016, July). Personal branding of psychologists. Research paper presented at the 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Japan.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., Jorgensen, L. I., & Stander, M. W. (2016, July). Emerging psychologists as multi-cultural contextual coaches. Research paper presented at the 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Japan.
  3. Van Zyl, L. E., Stander, M., & Coetzee, E. (2016). Conceptualising the professional identity of industrial and organisational psychologists within the South African context. Research paper presented at the 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Japan.

2014

  1. Bester, J., Stander, M. W., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2014, July). Leadership empowerment, organisational citizenship behaviour and turnover intention in a manufacturing division. Research paper presented at the 16th Annual Society of Industrial/Organisational Psychologists Conference, Pretoria.
  2. Coetzee, M., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2014, July). Advancing knowledge and evidence-based practice in industrial and organisational psychology: A review of a decade of scholarly publications (2004–2013) in the South African Journal of Industrial Psychology. Research paper presented at the 16th Annual Society of Industrial/Organisational Psychologists Conference, Pretoria.
  3. Meyer, C.-H., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2014, July). Female leadership perspectives on sense of coherence and mental health. Research paper presented at the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Paris, France.
  4. Stander, A., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2014, July). Leadership and educators’ intention to leave: The role of psychological empowerment in selected schools. Research paper presented at the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Paris, France.
  5. Van Zyl, L. E., & Stander, M. W. (2014, July). Caring for the caregiver: Affect, psychological meaningfulness, work engagement, life satisfaction and flourishing of organisational psychologists in South Africa. Research paper presented at the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Paris, France.

2013

  1. Dibley, J., Viviers, R., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2013). Perceived transformational leadership style and the relationship with work engagement within the South African Army. Research paper presented at the 16th Annual European Association of Work and Organisational Psychology Conference, Munster.
  2. Queiros, D. R., de Villiers, M. R., Van Zyl, C., Conradie, N., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2013). Effective teaching strategies within an ODL module. Paper presented at the CSET Open Distance Learning Conference, Pretoria.
  3. Queiros, D. R., de Villiers, M. R., Van Zyl, C., Conradie, N., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2013). Enhancing learner engagement, motivation and interactivity: The impact of different approaches to ODL study material. Research paper presented at the 2013 HELTASA Conference, Pretoria.
  4. Stander, M. W., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2013, October). Developing young leaders: A strength-based coaching approach. Research paper presented at the 2nd Symposium on Positive Social Sciences, Vanderbijlpark.
  5. Van Zyl, L. E., & Du Toit, D. (2013, July). Carl Jung’s contribution to positive organisational psychology. Research paper presented at the 15th Annual Society of Industrial/Organisational Psychologists of South Africa Conference, Pretoria.
  6. Van Zyl, L. E., Stander, M. W., & Coetzee, E. (2013, July). Identity in peril: The current state of industrial psychology. Research paper presented at the 15th Annual Society of Industrial/Organisational Psychologists of South Africa Conference, Pretoria.
  7. Van Zyl, L. E., Stander, M. W., & Coetzee, E. (2013, October). An investigation into the self-perceived mental health of industrial and organisational psychologists within South Africa. Research paper presented at the 2nd Symposium on Positive Social Sciences, Vanderbijlpark.
  8. Van Zyl, L. E., Stander, M. W., Jorgensen, L. I., Venter, N., Guest, F., & Malan, D. J. (2013, July). Watering down the profession: The case of the industrial psychology intern. Research paper presented at the 15th Annual Society of Industrial/Organisational Psychologists of South Africa Conference, Pretoria.
  9. Van Zyl, L. E., Stander, M. W., Veldsman, T., Crous, F., Cilliers, F., & De Waal, B. (2013, July). The relevance of industrial psychology as a profession and a discipline in South Africa. Research paper presented at the 15th Annual Society of Industrial/Organisational Psychologists of South Africa Conference, Pretoria.

2012

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., & Rothmann, S. (2012, July). Beyond smiling: The development and evaluation of a positive psychological intervention aimed at flourishing. Research paper presented at the International Congress of Psychology, Cape Town.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., & Rothmann, S. (2012, July). Happiness and interventions: A review. Research paper presented at the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, Cape Town.
  3. Van Zyl, L. E., & Stander, M. W. (2012, July). Coaching Africa: The strengths-based coaching model in a multi-cultural environment. Research paper presented at the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, Cape Town.
  4. Van Zyl, L. E., & Stander, M. W. (2012, July). The strengths-based coaching model. Research paper presented at the International Congress of Psychology, Cape Town.

2011

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., & Stander, M. W. (2011, July). An analytical strengths-based approach towards coaching. Research paper presented at the 12th Annual Society of Industrial/Organisational Psychologists of South Africa Conference, Johannesburg.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E. (2011, April). An integrated strengths-based systems approach towards helping. Research paper presented at the 1st Annual South African Conference on Positive Social Sciences, Vanderbijlpark.

2010

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., & Rothmann, S. (2010, July). Redefining the scope of practice: Work-role fit, meaningfulness and engagement of I/O psychologists in South Africa. Research paper presented at the 11th Annual Society of Industrial/Organisational Psychologists of South Africa Conference, Johannesburg.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E. (2010, February). Towards happiness: The impact of engagement and meaningfulness as routes towards happiness. Research paper presented at the 1st Annual Southern African Happiness Symposium, Vanderbijlpark.
  3. Van Zyl, L. E. (2010, February). What if we were happy: Empirical validations of happiness interventions in South Africa. Research paper presented at the 1st Annual Southern African Happiness Symposium, Vanderbijlpark.
Invited Speaker

2021

  1. Van Zyl, L. E. (2021). Strengths-based coaching: A practical guide developing positive leaders. Invited workshop at the NOBCO Symposium on Evidence-Based Coaching, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
  2. Donaldson, S., Rattrie, L., Van Zyl, L. E., Murchison, C., & Kittler, M. (2021, March). Bridging the gap between science and practice: Developing a roadmap for academic-practitioner collaboration in positive work and organisations. Invited presentation at the IPPA’s Evidence in Action Conference, New York, NY.

2020

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., Roll, L., Stander, M. W., & Richter, S. (2020, February). A positive psychological coaching approach towards people development. Invited paper presented at the 4th Annual International Labour Forum, St. Petersburg, Russia.

2016

  1. Van Zyl, L. E. (2016, September). Psychology’s ability/responsibility. Invited speaker at the 22nd Annual Psychology Society of South Africa Conference, Johannesburg.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E. (2016, February). Building positive organisations. Invited speaker at the 3rd Annual Human Resource Summit, Johannesburg.

2015

  1. Maree, D., Nel, J., Laher, S., Cooper, S., & Van Zyl, L. E. (2015, July). Historical perspectives and implications of psychology within South Africa. Invited speaker at the 17th Annual Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology for South Africa Conference, Pretoria.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E., Westraat, A., Lombard, A., Matlala, M., Nel, J., & Van Der Merwe, P. R. (2015, September). Contemporary challenges for psychology within the South African context. Invited speaker at the 20th Annual Psychology Society of South Africa Conference, Johannesburg.
  3. Van Zyl, L. E., Nel, J., Olivier, L., & Van Vuuren, L. (2015, September). Ethical dilemmas within psychology. Invited speaker at the 20th Annual Psychology Society of South Africa Conference, Johannesburg.
  4. Van Zyl, L. E. (2015, September). Ethical challenges in independent practice. Invited speaker at the Fourth Annual Student in Psychology Conference, Polokwane.
  5. Van Zyl, L. E., Stander, E., & Stander, W. (2015, September). Happiness at work: A practical introduction to positive psychological intervention strategies aimed at human potential development. Invited workshop at the 21st Annual Psychology Society of South Africa Conference, Johannesburg.

2014

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., & Stander, M. W. (2014, July). A man is judged by the quality of his abstract: Abstract writing for scientific conferences. Invited preconference workshop presented at the 16th Annual Society of Industrial/Organisational Psychologists Conference, Pretoria.

2013

  1. Van Zyl, L. E., & Stander, M. W. (2013, July). Eripiens potentia: A practical guide to human potential development through positive psychology. Preconference workshop presented at the 15th Annual Society of Industrial/Organisational Psychologists of South Africa Conference, Pretoria.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E. (2013, July). Towards the future: I/O psychology in South Africa. Invited speaker at the Third Annual Student in Psychology Conference, Johannesburg.
Keynote Adresses
  1. Van Zyl, L. E. (2022, May). Positive organisational psychology 2.0: Grand challenges and future perspectives. Keynote address presented at the 5th Sociedad Española de Psicología Positiva, Vallencia, Spain.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E. (2020, February). Career management 4.0: Skills to thrive in the 4th industrial revolution. Keynote address presented at the 4th Annual Youth Labour Forum, St. Petersburg, Russia.
  3. Van Zyl, L. E. (2018, July). Building a sustainable future. Keynote address at the 4th Annual CuriousU Conference, University of Twente, Netherlands.
  4. Van Zyl, L. E. (2016, April). Building a successful career in the future world of work. Keynote address presented at the 2nd Annual Information and Communications Technology Conference of South Africa, Secunda.
  5. Van Zyl, L. E. (2015, November). Is a happy worker a productive worker? Keynote address presented at the 7th Annual HRM Conference, Cape Town.
  6. Van Zyl, L. E. (2015, February). Developing happy students: A step-by-step guide. Keynote address presented at the Student Wellbeing Conference, Pretoria.
  7. Van Zyl, L. E. (2014, February). Why Work Matters For Your Mental Health. Keynote address presented at the 4th Annual International Business School Conference, Pretoria.
Inaugural Lecturers
  1. Van Zyl, L. E. (2018, October). The talent fallacy: Why grit is more important than talent or potential. Inaugural lecture presented as Extraordinary Professor at the Optentia Research Programme, North-West University.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E. (2015, July). Personal entitlement: A barrier to professional success in industrial and organisational psychology. Inaugural presidential lecture at the 17th Annual Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology for South Africa Conference, Pretoria.
Thesis & DIssertations
  1. Van Zyl, L. E. (2012). The development and evaluation of positive psychological interventions aimed at happiness (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). North-West University.
  2. Van Zyl, L. E. (2009). Work-role fit, meaningfulness and engagement of industrial/organisational psychologists in South Africa (Unpublished master’s dissertation). North-West University.
  3. Van Zyl, L. E. (2008). The relationship between job characteristics, work-home interference, general health and organisational commitment in the South African earth moving industry (Unpublished honours research project). North-West University.
Research

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