Prof. J.P. Fouché
(Paul Fouché)
CURRICULUM VITAE – 2025
NRF-RATED RESEARCHER: C1
1. PERSONAL DETAILS
Full name and surname: Jacobus Paulus Fouché
Gender: Male
Citizenship: South African
Home language: English & Afrikaans
Tel. no. (home):072 993 5156
(work): 051 401 9420
E-mail address (work): Fouchejp@ufs.ac.za
2. OCCUPATIONAL DETAILS
Current job description: Full Professor and registered Counselling Psychologist, NRF-RATED C1 RESEARCHER.
Work address: Department of Psychology, Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, P O Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Tel. no. (work): 051 401 3800
E-mail address (work): Fouchejp@ufs.ac.za
Employment history:
Period of employment: 1 January 1993 – 1 July 1995
Employer: Department of Psychology, VISTA UNIVERSITY, Welkom campus, Welkom, Free State, RSA
Period of employment: 1 July 1995 – 1 July 2007
Employer: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, UPE/NMMU/NMU, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth (currently, Gqeberha), RSA
Present employment: Department of Psychology, University of the Free State (UFS), Bloemfontein, RSA
3. EDUCATION
Matriculation: 1986 (Winburg, High School, Free State Province, RSA)
Leadership positions held: Headboy: Student Representative Council
Degrees:
1. B Soc Sc Social Sciences (Cum Laude) – 1990
Major subjects: Psychology and Sociology
University of the Free State (UFS)
Bloemfontein, Free State Province, RSA
2. B Soc Sc (Hons.) (Cum Laude) – 1991
Major Subject: Psychology, UFS
3. M Soc Sc (Cum Laude) – 1993
Major subject: Counselling Psychology, UFS
Title of master’s treatise: The psychological needs of the low-risk labour patient in Pelonomi Hospital, Bloemfontein
Research supervisors for master’s treatise: Prof. Malan Heyns, then Chairperson of the Department of Psychology, UFS; Dr Martiens Schoon, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health/Medical Sciences, UFS, Bloemfontein
4. Doctorate: D Phil – 1999
Major subject field: Psychobiography; Health psychology; Health Development; Developmental Psychology, and Personology. The thesis is also grounded within the field of life history research and historiography.
Title of Doctoral thesis: The life of Jan Christiaan Smuts: A psychobiographical study.
The focus of the study entails the exploration and description of the development and status of the wellness (i.e., optimal health) and salutogenesis (i.e., coping and resilience) of the South African statesman, J.C. Smuts (1870 – 1950).
Promoters of Doctoral thesis: Dr Roelf van Niekerk, then Director of the University Clinic (UCLIN) at UPE/NMU and Prof. Josua Fullard, then Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, UPE/NMU, Port Elizabeth.
External examiners of Doctoral thesis:
1. Prof. Almero Weyers (Then Director: UNIBS at UFS)
2. Prof. Bodley van der Westhuysen (Then Chairperson, Department of Psychology, Stellenbosch University, 1998/1999)
3. Prof. Alan Elms (University of California, Davis, USA)
4. ACADEMIC AWARDS
- Recipient of the Van Schaik book publisher award for the graduate student with the highest achievement in medical sociology at the UFS during 1989.
- Recipient of the Dean’s medal for the highest achievement in the Honours-programmes in the Faculty of Social Sciences, UFS, during 1990.
5. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification: Registered Counselling Psychologist, PS 0037133
Professional body of registration: Professional Board of Psychology, Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Date of first registration: 1993
Registration number: PS 003713
6. MEMBERSHIP: PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES / EDITORIAL BOARDS
- Member of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) (1994 – 2024)
- Executive committee member of the Counselling Psychology division of PsySSA: 1997 & 1998
- Executive committee member of the specialised task team for the enhancement of the status of Counselling Psychology in the RSA for the division of Counselling Psychology (PsySSA): 1997/1998
- Member of the regional board of the Heart Foundation of South Africa (Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape branch): 1997
- Participant of the psycho-oncology and behavioural medicine research priority programme team (for CANSA) in South Africa: 1998
- Member of the committee against sexual harassment at NMU (1997 & 1998)
- Member of the board of studies for the master’s programme MA Health and Welfare Management at NMU (1997 – 2003)
- Representative for the Department of Psychology at the Board of studies for Human Movement Sciences at NMU (1998)
- Representative for the Department of Psychology at the board of studies for Pharmacy at NMU (1997)
- Chairperson of the marketing project task team for the Faculty of Health Sciences (1997, second semester)
- Member of the marketing project task team for the Faculty of Health Sciences (1997 – 2001)
- Member of the Forum for Health Professionals on campus at NMU: 1998
- Member of the steering committee for the planning and development of the Sport & Health Sciences Institute (UPE/NMU) 2000
- Member of the Faculty of Health Sciences research committee for the UPE stress audit/assessment amongst staff at NMU 1999 – 2000
- Member of UPE – B. Psych committee for the training of Health & Wellness counsellors at NMU (2000 – 2004)
- Coordinator of Counselling Psychology (MA psychology programme) and Health Psychology at NMU (1996 – 2005)
- Coordinator of the Health and Wellness B. Psych counsellor section of the B. Psych programme at NMU (2002 – 2004)
- Member of the NMU senate: Academic Health Sciences representative member of Senate for NMU (2005 – 2007)
UFS:
- Editorial staff member/committee member of the journal: Acta Academia (2008 – 2012)
- Guest editor for a special issue in the Journal of Psychology in Africa, 2015
- Guest editor for a special edition on psychobiography in the EJOP (2021).
- Member of the research committee of the Faculty of the Humanities of the UFS, 2008 – 2024
- Member of the Committee for Title Registrations, Faculty of the Humanities 2017 – 2018
- Member of the Scientific Research Committee for Social Sciences, Faculty of the Humanities, UFS (2019 – 2021)
- Member of Senate: Full professor, UFS (2019-2024)
- Full member of PsySSA (1994-2024)
9. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- Coordinator of, and liaison-officer for, the psychology students on the Phelophepa healthcare train for Transnet during 1996 – 1997
- Coordinator of the post-graduate NMU honours programme in Psychology: 1996 and 1997
- Coordinator of the post-graduate master’s programme in Counselling psychology: 1995 – 2005
- Psych/BA and B Soc Sc graduate programmes:
1. Introduction to health psychology
2. Applied health psychology
3. Community-based Psychological Intervention
4. Coping with life challenges – skills course
5. Wellness and health promotion (B. Psych-Stream)
6. Psychofortology and Positive Psychology
7. Health and illness measures and psychometry such as the Coping Resources Index; Wellness index; Satisfaction with Life Scale; Affectometer; Sense of Coherence questionnaire; Beck Depression Inventory; Hamilton Anxiety Scale; Zung Depression Scale
8. Projective uses of human figure drawings and kinetic family drawings in children
9. Psychoeducation
10. Qualitative research methodologies such as case study research and psychobiographical research methodology
11. Social Psychology (UFS – 2007)
12. Therapeutic psychology (UFS – 2007)
13. Clinical Health Psychology
14. Psychosomatic health and embodiment
15. Multimodal therapy
- Honours level psychology:
- Health psychology/medical psychology, UFS (2008 – 2012)
- Social and Community Psychology, UFS (2018 – 2024)
- Master’s programme in clinical, counselling and educational psychology:
1. Psychoeducation and life skills training
2. Sport, exercise and health psychology
3. Human figure drawings
4. Group psychotherapy
5. Psychosomatic medicine, psychophysiological disorders & somatoform disorders
6. Clinical group supervision with final year interns and master’s students
7. Multimodal Therapy
8. Qualitative Research paradigms, designs and methodology
- Master’s level in the programme MA Health and Welfare Management – NMU:
- SPW 501: Psychology of Health and Well-being in the Workplace (i.e., an inter-faculty elective module based on positive psychology)
- Modules offered/lectured at UFS (UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE):
- Social Psychology
- Therapeutic psychology (undergraduate level)
- Psychosomatic illness and embodiment (master’s level) (2009 – 2017)
- Occupational health psychology (master’s level) (2007 – 2010)
- Physiological Psychology/Clinical Health Psychology (honours module) (2008 – 2012)
- Psychopathology (honours module) (2009 – 2011)
- Health psychology at master’s level (2016 – 2024)
- Multimodal therapy (2013 – 2019)
- Research module in Clinical and Counselling Psychology at master’s level (2008 – 2024)
12. RESPONSIBILITIES & JOB DESCRIPTION AT UPE/NMU:
- Senior lecturer, NMU (1999 – 2007)
- Lecturing (graduate and post-graduate level)
- Course and programme development (inter-faculty and cross-departmental)
- Learner assessment and evaluation (i.e., marking of tests and assignments)
- Research supervision (post-graduate level, doctoral and master’s supervision)
- Clinical and counselling case management-supervision (individual basis)
- Group supervision for clinical and counselling psychologists in training.
- Departmental and Faculty meetings
- Student/learner consultations (graduate)
- Administrative duties
- Post-graduate research supervision in projects, treatises and theses in health psychology, stress management, psychosomatic disorders, wellness, well-being, psychobiography as well as historiography
- Organiser of master’s oral examinations for external examiners, NMU
- Member of the organising body of the 13th South African Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions Congress (October 2003)
- Acting HOD for PSYCHOLOGY for Summerstrand South Campus of NMU (sections of 2004, 2005, 2006)
CURRENT JOB DESCRIPTION AT UFS:
- Fouché, J.P., Fullard, J.P.P., Van Niekerk, R., & Foxcroft, C. (2000, July). Holistic wellness of an international statesman: A psychobiographical study of General J.C. Smuts. Paper presented at the VIIth International Conference of Psychology, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Kirsten, A., Morrison, N., & Fouché, J.P. (2000, October). Psychological stress symptomology and sense of coherence of corporate executives. Paper presented at the Prestigious Student Research Conference, Faculty of Health Sciences, UPE, P.E.
- Paul, J.P. Fouché & Bernadine Rust* (2023, October 3-6). INGRID JONKER: A PSYCHOBIOGRAPHY OF LITERARY EXCEPTIONALITY AND EMOTIONAL TURMOIL, 27TH PsySSA Congress, Emperors Palace, JHB, RSA.
- Fouché, J.P., Nel, H., & Naidoo, P. (2015). The Dracula Killer: A psychobiographical Illustration of the Schahriar Syndrome model for serial murder. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 25(5), 419-428. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/ 14330237.2015.1101263
- Fouché, J.P., & Holz, T. (2015). Roald Dahl: A psychosexual developmental trajectory study illustrated within psychobiography. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 25(5), 403-413. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2015.1101262
- Van Niekerk, R., Vos, R., & Fouché, J.P. (2015). The career development of Christiaan Neethling Barnard: A psychobiography. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 25 (5), 395-402. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2015.1101268
- Van Niekerk, R., Perry, M., & Fouché, J.P. (2016). Psychological profiling in Leadership: Perspectives from the frontline. (Veldsman & Johnson, Eds). Knowledge resources. Chapter published in Knowledge Resources.
- Fouché, Paul, Burnell, B., Van Niekerk, R., & Nortjé, N. (2016). The Faith development of anti-apartheid theologian Beyers Naudé: A psychobiography. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, MAY 9, 2016. HTTP://dx.doi.org/10.1037/ scp0000105
- Nel, L., & Fouché, J.P. (2016). Experiences of master’s students regarding clinical supervision in an applied psychology programme in South Africa. Accepted for publication in Teaching in Higher Education. Reference no. CTHE-2015-0069.R2 DOI: 10.1080/13562517.2016.1213230. ISSN: 1356-2517
- Nel, L., & Fouché, Paul (J.P.). (2017). The positive experiences of becoming a psychologist: A master’s student’s journey. The Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology (IPJP). Vol: 17 Issue: Special Edition: pp: 1-11. ISSN: 1445-7377.
- Fouché, J.P., Du Plessis, R., & Van Niekerk, R. (2017). Levinsonian Seasons in the life of Steve Jobs: A psychobiographical case study. The Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology, 17(1).
- Van Niekerk, R., Prenter, T., & Fouché, J.P. (2019). Doing psychobiography: The case of Christiaan Barnard (Chapter 11, pages: 168-185). In S. Laher, S. Kramer, & A. Fynn (Eds.), Transforming research methods in the Social Sciences Case-studies from South Africa. Wits University Press.
- Fouché, Paul (J.P.), Welman, Crystal, Van Niekerk, Roelf, & Nortjé, Nico. (2018). Emily Hobhouse’s psychosocial Developmental Trajectory as anti-war campaigner: A Levinsonian Psychobiography. Indo Pacific Journal of Phenomenology. Doi: 10.1080/20797222.2018.1511308
- Fouché, Paul (J.P.); Louw, Dewald; Naidoo, Pravani, & Van Niekerk, Roelf (2018). Queen’s Great Pretender: A Psychohistorical Sketch of Freddie Mercury. Journal of Psychohistory. 46(1), 17-36. Peer reviewed. Norwegian Register of Scientific Journals. URL: http://www.psychohistory.com/htm/01_journal.html
- Chapters that appeared in new international book: “New Trends in Psychobiography”, editors: Prof Claude-Hélène Mayer (Germany) and Prof Zoltan Kovary (Hungary): Publisher: Springer Verlag.
- Burnell, B., Nel, C., Fouché, J.P., & Van Niekerk, R. (2019). Suitability indicators in the study of great lives: Guidelines for the selection of the psychobiographical subject. Springer Verlag.
- Van Niekerk, R., Prenter, T., & Fouché, J.P. (2019). Psychological reflections on the build-up to the first heart transplant. Springer Verlag.
- Fouché, J.P., Naidoo, P., & Botha, Theo. (2019). A psychobiographical portrait of Adam Small’s Eriksonian ego-strengths and virtues: Contextualised within South Africa’s apartheids-eras. Springer Verlag.
- Prenter, T., Van Niekerk, R., & Fouché, J.P. (2019). The amazing life of Charlize Theron. Springer Verlag.
- Welman, C., Fouché, J.P., & Van Niekerk, R. (2019). A reflection on the psychosocial-historical turning points in the life of Sol Plaatjie: Co-founder of the African National Congress. Springer Verlag.
- Mayer, Claude-Hélène & Fouché, Paul (J.P.). (2021, July 21). Chapter 8. Lessons Learned from Baruch Spinoza: Shame and Faith Development in The Light of Challenges in Contemporary Society. Chapter in Book by Springer. Book title: Shame 4.0. (Pages 247-274).
- Mayer, Claude-Hélène, Van Niekerk, Roelf, & Fouché, Paul (J.P.). (2020). Holistic wellness in the life of Angela Merkel: a call to revise the wheel of wellness in the light of new positive psychology movements and sociocultural changes. International Review of Psychiatry (Taylor and Francis Online). Received 27 Dec 2019, Accepted 24 Feb 2020, Published online: 10 Mar 2020, Download citation, https://doi.org/10.1080/09540261.2020.1735317
- Van Niekerk, Roelf, Mayer, Claude-Hélène, & Fouché, Paul (J.P.).(2022). The elusiveness of identity: The lonely journey of Henri Nouwen. Chapter in book by NATURE/SPRINGER.
- Mayer, Claude-Hélène, Fouché, Paul (J.P.), & Van Niekerk, Roelf. (2022). Introduction to psychobiographical illustrations on meaning and identity in sociocultural contexts. Chapter in book by NATURE/SPRINGER.
- Van Niekerk, R., Mayer, C., & Fouché, J.P. (2022). The Palgrave Handbook of Servant Leadership. Servant leadership during a struggle for political freedom: A psychobiography of Albertina Sisulu.
- Krasovska, Nataliya, Mayer, Claude-Hélène, & Fouché, Paul, (J.P.). (2021). The Meaning of Life and Death in the Eyes of Frankl: Archetypal and Terror Management Perspectives. EJOP, 17, (3), 164-165. https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.4689
- Mayer, C-H., Krasovska, N., & Fouché, J.P. (2021). The meaning of life and death in the eyes of Frankl: Archetypal and terror management perspectives. Europe’s Journal of Psychology, 17(3), pp 164-175. Doi: 10.5964/ejop.4689.
- Panelatti, Angela F., Ponterotto, Joseph G. & Fouché, Paul (J.P.) (2021). Meaning-Making Narratives within a Puzzle of Parts: A Psychobiographical Sketch of Sylvia Plath. EJOP, 17, (3), 243-252. https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.5321
- Welman, Crystal, Fouché, Paul (J.P.), Naidoo, Pravani & Van Niekerk, Roelf. (2021). The Spiritual Wellness of an Intellectual, Novelist, Journalist and Politician: The Meaningful Life of Sol Plaatje. EJOP, 17, (3), 21-232. https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.5417
- Nel, Carla, Burnell, Barbara, Fouché, Paul, & Van Niekerk, Roelf. (2021). Meaning and wellness: A comparative psychobiography on the lives of Helen Suzman and Beyers Naudé. EJOP, 17 (3), 186-197. https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.5391.
- Mayer, H., Fouché, J.P., & Van Niekerk, R. (2021). Creating a meaningful Life: Psychobiographical Investigations. EJOP, 17, (3), 146-151. htttps://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.6653
- Mayer, C-H., & Fouché, J.P. (2021) Lessons learnt from Baruch Spinoza: Shame and faith development in the light of challenges in contemporary society. In Mayer, C-H., Vanderheiden, E., & Wong, T.P. (Eds), Shame 4.0: Investigating an emotion in digital worlds and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Springer.
- Mayer, C-H., Fouché, J.P., & Van Niekerk, R. (2022). (Eds). Psychobiographical illustrations on meaning and identity in sociocultural contexts. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Swanepoel, Sunitha, Fouché, J.P.[1], & Naidoo, Pravani (2022). Psychobiography of Oliver Reginald Tambo from an African Psychology Perspective, Journal of Psychology in Africa, 32, (1), https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2022.2027633
- Mayer, CH., van Niekerk, R., Fouché, P, .J.P. (2023). Servant Leadership During a Struggle for Political Freedom (pp199-225). In: Dhiman, S., Roberts, G.E. (eds). The Palgrave Handbook of Servant Leadership. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-01323-2_13
- Mayer, C., Van Niekerk, R., Fouché, J.P., & Ponterotto, J. (2023). Beyond WEIRD: Psychobiography in times of transcultural and transdisciplinary Perspectives (Editors.). Cham, Switzerland, SPRINGER. https://doi:10.1007/978-3-031-28827-2_20.
- Mayer, C., Van Niekerk, R., Fouché, J.P., & Ponterotto, J. (2023). Chapter 1: Introduction: Psychobiography beyond WEIRD? (pp. 1-12) Beyond WEIRD: Psychobiography in time of transcultural and transdisciplinary Perspectives (Mayer, Van Niekerk, Fouché, and Ponterotto, Eds.) Cham, Switzerland, SPRINGER.
- Ponterotto, J. Fouché, J.P., & Mayer, C., Van Niekerk, R., (2023). Chapter 20- Epilogue: Reflections on the futures of psychobiography. (pp.329-337). In the book: Beyond WEIRD: Psychobiography in times of transcultural and transdisciplinary Perspectives (Mayer, Van Niekerk, Fouché, and Ponterotto, Eds.) Cham, Switzerland, SPRINGER. https://doi:10.1007/978-3-031-28827-2_20
- Fouché, J.P., Labuscagne, W., & Naidoo (2023). Zenzile Miriam Makeba: A psychobiography of Mama Africa from an Integrated African Psychology Perspective. (pp.51-65). Chapter 4 in Beyond WEIRD: Psychobiography in time of transcultural and transdisciplinary Perspectives (Mayer, Van Niekerk, Fouché, and Ponterotto, Eds.). Cham, Switzerland, SPRINGER.
- Carla Nel1, Tanica Vorster2 and Paul, J.P. Fouché (2023, 7 September). Guiding psychologists through inner and outer worlds: Reflections from an academic Levinsonian psychobiography of Joe Slovo. International Review of Psychiatry. Subject: International Review of Psychiatry - Decision on Manuscript ID CIRP-2023-0108.R1 https://doi.org/10.1080/09540261.2023.2254849
Swanepoel, S., Fouché, Paul, J.P., & Naidoo, P. (2024). CHAPTER 10: The Humble, Decolonial Leader-Activist: A Psychobiography of Oliver Reginald Tambo (1917-1993). PSYCHOBIOGRAPHIES OF POLITICAL LEADERS ACROSS THE WORLD. To be released in early 2025 by SPRINGER / NATURE. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-73939-2_10#DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-73939-2_10#DOI
THE EDITORS ARE:
Claude-Hélène Mayer, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Roelf van Niekerk, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Moshe Banai, Baruch College, New York, USA, Moshe.
Van Reenen, K., Fouché, Paul, J.P. & Naidoo, P. (2025). CHAPTER 3: The ‘Arabian Desert Queen’, Gertrude Bell (1868-1926): A Levinsonian Psychobiography of the Trailblazing Leader in British Politics, Archaeology and Writing. PSYCHOBIOGRAPHIES OF POLITICAL LEADERS ACROSS THE WORLD. To be released in early 2025 by SPRINGER/ NATURE.
The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature 53
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C.-H. Mayer et al. (eds.), Psychobiographies Of Political Leaders
From Across The World,
The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature 53
Switzerland AG 2025
C.-H. Mayer et al. (eds.), Psychobiographies Of Political Leaders From Across The World,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-73939-2_3
Claude-Hélène Mayer, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Roelf van Niekerk, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Moshe Banai, Baruch College, New York, USA, Moshe.
- Fouché, Paul, J.P., & Strauss, E. (2024). The Waltz King: A Componential Creativity Psychobiography of Johann Baptist Strauss II (1825-1899). Cogent Arts and Humanities. Taylor & Francis.
Volume 11, Issue 1, pp1-22.
10.1080/23311983.2024.2335772
- External examiner for Psychology 321 (Counselling Psychology), Department of Psychology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, RSA, 1997.
- External examiner of a master’s treatise in clinical psychology (in the field: Substance abuse and personality amongst different cultural groups of high school students). Ms Mokoena, University of the Free State, 1998. Supervisor: Prof A Weyers, UNIBS.
- External examiner of a master’s treatise in counselling psychology (in the field: Leadership development amongst various high school student-leaders of different cultural groupings). Ms L Naudé, University of the Orange Free State, 1999. Supervisor: Dr A. Grobler, Dept of Psychology, UFS.
- External examiner of a master’s treatise in counselling psychology (in the field: Self-concept development amongst standard 8-9 standard failures). Ms Sonia Roux, University of Pretoria, 1999. Supervisor: Dr Ailke Botha, UP.
- External examiner of a master’s treatise in counselling psychology (In the field: The influence of vasectomy of married males on their sexual gratification in marriage). Ms Doreen Hofmeyr, University of Stellenbosch, 2000. Supervisor: Dr Awie Greeff, US.
- External examiner of a master’s treatise in counselling psychology (In the field: Die identifisering van kriteria vir die evaluering van ouers tydens die bepaling van beheer en toesig van kinders by egskeiding). Ms Anna E Bezuidenhout, UOFS, 2000. Supervisor: Prof Almero Weyers, UNIBS.
- External examiner of a dissertation in Psychology, Faculty of Arts, (in the field: Well-being of a disabled population). S. David, Wits University, 2000. Supervisor: Dr Pretorius.
- External examiner of a dissertation in Psychology (in the field: The effects of a multidimensional treatment programme for sufferers of Fibromyalgia). T. Miller, University of Stellenbosch, 2000. Supervisor: H.M. De Vos.
- External examiner of a dissertation in Psychology, Faculty of Arts, (in the field: The coping and resilience in families in which a parent has been retrenched). S. van Kinderen, University of Stellenbosch, 2000. Supervisor: Dr A. Greeff, US.
- External examiner of a dissertation in Psychology, Faculty of Arts (in the field: Sense of coherence and post-traumatic stress disorder). S.A. Fourie, University of Stellenbosch, 2000. Supervisor: Prof Deon du Bruin.
- External moderator of a doctoral thesis in Medically Applied Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, (in the field: Informed consent in patients suffering from oesophageal cancer). Ms Lizette Schoeman (DOCTORATE), University of Natal, 2001. Supervisor: Prof Lourens Schlebusch.
- External moderator of a doctoral thesis in Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences (in the field: The process of coping and self-management in the experience of recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Karen Joyce Andrews (DOCTORATE), Rhodes University, Grahamstown, 2002. Supervisor: Dr Kevin Kelly.
- External moderator of a doctoral thesis. Die verband tussen Humorsin en psigologiese welstand by Adolessente (DOCTORATE). Louisa Boshoff, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 2002. Promoter: Dr R Beukes.
- External examiner of: ‘n Psigo-opleidingsontwerp ter oriëntering van hoërskoolonderwysers vir die implementering van ‘n substansintervensieprogram (Magister Artium). Promoter: Dr K. Botha; Universiteit Potchefstroom, Vaaldriehoekkampus, 2002.
- External examiner of master’s treatise: The relationship between perceived parenting styles and resilience during adolescence (Magister Artium). Ms M. Kritzas, University of the Free State, 2002. Supervisor: Dr A Grobler.
- External moderator of a doctoral thesis. Die verband tussen psigologiese welstand en kognitiewe buigsaamheid by adolessente (Ph.D.)/DOCTORATE. Mrs A Hill, University of the Free State, 2003. Promoter: Dr Roelf Beukes.
- External moderator of a doctoral thesis. Intrapsigiese funksionering van die kind met asma in die middelkinderjare (Ph.D.)/DOCTORATE. A Brand, University of the Free State, 2003. Promoter: Dr R. Beukes.
- External examiner of a master’s treatise. Lewenskwaliteit van verpleegkundige versorgers van Alzheimer-pasiënte (MA Clinical Psychology). J.H. Venter, University of the Free State, 2003. Supervisor: Prof PM Heyns.
- External moderator of a doctoral thesis. The prediction of psychological well-being in adolescents with chronic life-threatening illness (Ph. D. – Psychology)/DOCTORATE. Mrs B.D. Talbot, University of the Free State, 2003. Promoter: Prof PM Heyns.
- External examiner of master’s degree in counselling psychology programme: MA counselling psychology. Vista University, Port Elizabeth campus – 2003.
- External examiner of master’s dissertation: A qualitative study of perceived occupational stress amongst nurses (MA Dissertation). Mr Prince Dabula. Vista University. Supervisor: Prof CN Hoelson.
- External examiner of master’s dissertation. The nature of fathering: A social constructionist approach: (MA Dissertation). Ms Emma Watkins, Vista University. Supervisor: Prof CN Hoelson.
- External moderator of doctoral thesis. A therapeutic relationship: Shifting boundaries in the service of healing. (D Phil). Doctorate. Ms Lorna Joan Brown, Vista University. Supervisor: Prof CN Hoelson.
- External examiner of master’s treatise. (MA Counselling Psychology). The role of stepsiblings in adolescents’ adjustment to reconstituted families. Ms Chanelle Cuyler, University of the Free State. Supervisor: Dr Adelene Grobler.
- External moderator of doctoral thesis. Coping strategies as a moderator of the relationship between stressors and burnout in hospital workers. Supervisor: Dr H. van Den Berg, Dept of Psychology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein.
- External moderator of doctoral thesis. Hoop, optimisme en toekomsperspektief by die sielkundige welstand van die adolessent:‘n kruis-kulturele ondersoek. Promoter: Dr A. Louw, Dept of Psychology, University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein.
- External examiner of master’s treatise. Resilience in families with an autistic child. K.J. van der Walt, University of Stellenbosch. Supervisor: Prof Awie Greeff.
- External examiner of master’s treatise. Resilience in families of children with mental disabilities. C.A. Nolting. University of Stellenbosch. Supervisor: Prof Awie Greeff.
- External examiner/moderator of a doctorate thesis. An exploration of Jungian Psychoanalysis and African Healing Practices. Lynne Marks. University Western Cape, 2005. Promoter: Prof Pam Naidoo.
- External examiner of master’s treatise in psychology. Peer group socialisation and emotional intelligence as predictors of depression in male adolescents. Supervisor: Dr AA Grobler, Dept. of Psychology, University of the Free State. (2005)
- External examiner of master’s treatise in psychology. The moderator effect of future time perspective in the relationship between self-efficacy and risky sexual behaviour. Supervisor: Ms L. Naudé, Department of Psychology, University of the Free State.
- External examiner of doctorate thesis in psychology. The design and evaluation of a short-term group psychotherapy model for survivors of a first myocardial infarction. Sharon Frewen, Rhodes University. Promoter: Professor Edwards.
- External examiner of treatise in clinical psychology. Exploring the validity of the via-inventory of strengths in an African context. Ithumeleng P. Khumalo, Dept of Psychology, North-West University. Supervisor: Prof M.P. Wissing.
- External examiner of dissertation in MA psychology. Resilience in families with an autistic child. Kerry-Jan van der Walt. University of Stellenbosch. Supervisor: Prof Awie Greeff.
- External examiner of dissertation in MA Psychology. Volgehoue behandelingsgedrag van gesondheidsdienspasiënte in ‘n voorheen benadeelde gemeenskap in die Wes-Kaap, Johanna van der Merwe, University of Stellenbosch. Supervisor: Prof Kagee.
- External examiner of mini dissertation in MA Psychology. Psychological barriers to the modification of addictive smoking. S.D. Barnes, University of Johannesburg. Supervisor: Hilton Rudnick.
- External examiner of Doctorate in Psychology. The emotional intelligence of Hansie Cronjé: A psychobiographical Study. Ms Anne Warmenhoven, Rhodes University. Moderator: Dr Roelf van Niekerk.
- External Examiner of master’s Treatise in Psychology: Peer-group socialisation and emotional intelligence as predictors of depression in male adolescents. Ms Adriane Kasimiotis, Free State University. Supervisor: Dr A Grobler.
- External Examiner of master’s dissertation. The self-regulation of health-related goals in young adults: a qualitative exploration. ME Terblanche, University of North-West, Supervisor: Dr Karel Botha.
- External examiner of mini thesis. Exploring the experiences of primary caregivers providing palliative care to women with advanced breast cancer. Ms Jyoto Chauhan, University of the Western Cape. Supervisor: Prof Pam Naidoo.
- External moderator for doctoral thesis. Die konflik tussen sosiale en godsdienstige stemme in die dialogiese self. Mr R.L. van Niekerk, University of Johannesburg. Promoter: Prof G. Pretorius.
- External examiner of master’s dissertation. Persepsies van seuns oor die betrokkenheid van pa’s in hulle lewe. Mr JMDW Bodenstein. University of Stellenbosch. Supervisor: Prof Awie Greeff.
- External examiner of master’s dissertation. Herman Mashaba: The psychobiography of a South African Entrepreneur. Annie McWalter, Dept of Industrial Psychology, University of Johannesburg. Supervisor: Prof Freddie Crous.
- External examiner of master’s treatise in psychology. The career development of low socioeconomic status black South African adolescents: A career systems perspective. Clare Geijsendorpher, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Supervisor: Prof Mark Watson (NMU) and Dr M. McMahon (Australia).
- External examiner of master’s mini dissertation/article format. Expressive art in cross-cultural group supervision: Applying the MMOGO TM method. North-West University. Supervisor: Prof Vera Roos.
- External examiner of master’s student in MEd Psych. The employment experiences of an adult with Down Syndrome. J.N. McAllister, University of Stellenbosch, Supervisor: Prof P. Newmark.
- External examiner of thesis in Research Psychology. Die selfkonsep en veerkragtigheid van 50-60-jarige muurbalspelers en die van ‘n soortgelyke ouderdomsgroep. Liezl Meiring, University of Stellenbosch. Supervisor: Dr H.M. De Vos.
- External examiner of master’s dissertation. Resilience in families of children with developmental disabilities. Claudia Nolting, University of Stellenbosch. Supervisor: Prof Awie Greeff.
- External examiner of thesis in Psychology. Identifying qualities of resilience in and developing a corresponding intervention programme for families with a parent diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Carin Bester, University of Stellenbosch, 2009. Supervisor/Promoter: Prof Awie Greeff.
- External examiner of treatise in Counselling psychology. Awareness, attitudes and referral practices of health care providers to psychological services in Botswana. Emma July, NMU, 2009. Supervisor: Dr Di Elkonin.
- External examiner of doctoral thesis in Psychology. Psigobiografiese persoonlikheidbeskrywing van Generaal Christiaan de Wet. Riana Henning, RU, 2009. Promoter, Prof Roelf van Niekerk.
- External examiner of treatise/dissertation. A psychobiography of Vincent van Gogh. HR Muller, NMU, 2010. Supervisor: Prof Hoelson.
- External examiner of doctoral thesis in Psychology. Managerial decision-making processes and affective outcomes as a function of individual factors and self-efficacy beliefs. Wim Myburgh, NMU, 2010. Promoter: Prof Watson.
- External examiner of Master’s dissertation in psychology. An exploration of personal, relational and collective well-being in nursing students during their training at a tertiary education institution. Kirsten Watkins, North-west University, 2010. Supervisor: Prof. Vera Roos.
- External examiner of Master’s dissertation in psychology. Facilitating a co-constructed learning environment for caregivers in social gerontology: applying the ripples on a pond model. Ms K. Watkins, North-West University, 2010. Supervisor: Prof. Vera Roos.
- External examiner of Master’s dissertation/thesis in Psychology. Perceived social support, symptoms of common mental disorders and adherence levels of patients receiving antiretroviral treatment: a mediated relationship. Mr A. Nel, University of Stellenbosch. Supervisor: Prof SA Kagee and Dr H Swart.
- External examiner of Master’s treatise in Psychology. A psychobiographical study of Paul Jackson Pollock. Ms Toni Muller, NMU, 2011. Supervisor: Prof Louise Stroud.
- External examiner of master’s thesis in Psychology. Gesinsgehardheid waarin ‘n kind oorlede is. Mr Lucas Scheepers, US, 2011. Supervisor: Prof. A. Greeff.
- External examiner of Master’s thesis in Psychology. The development of a scale to assess structural barriers to adherence to antiretroviral therapy. Bronwyn Coetzee, US, 2011. Supervisor: Prof A Kagee and Prof D de Bruin.
- External examiner of Master’s thesis in Psychology. Perceived social support, symptoms of common mental disorders and adherence level of patients receiving antiretroviral treatment: A mediated relationship. Adriaan Nel, US, 2011. Supervisor: Proff. Kagee and Swart.
- External examiner of Master’s dissertation on: Josephine Baker: A psychobiographical study. (2013). S.R. Eckley. NMU. Supervisor: Prof C. Hoelson.
- External examiner of Doctoral thesis on Coping behaviour, post-traumatic growth and psychological well-being in women who experienced childhood sexual abuse. (2012) Student: Haley Walker-Williams, North-West University. Promoter: Proff C van Eeden & E. van der Merwe.
- External examiner of Master’s dissertation on Identifying and evaluating risk factors that predict traumatic stress severity in South Africa. (2013) By R. van Wyk, NMU. Supervisor: Mr Kempie van Rooyen.
- External examiner of Doctoral thesis on Cancer patients and healthcare professional’s perceptions and experiences of cancer treatment and care in South Africa (2013). By: Mariska Venter, North-West University. Supervisor: Prof CA Venter and Prof Botha.
- External examiner of Master’s thesis: Michael Jackson: a psychobiography (2014). By JJ Ruiters, NMU. Supervisor: Prof Roelf van Niekerk.
- External examiner of Master’s thesis. Storying the career development of Black South African Female University students (2014). By: Candice Chetty, NMU. Supervisor: Prof Mark Watson, Prof Chris Hoelson and Dr Mary McMahon.
- External examiner of Master’s thesis. A psychobiographical study of Charlize Theron. By Tracey Prenter, Rhodes. Supervisor: Prof Roelf van Niekerk. (2014)
- External examiner for PhD thesis: Leading the latter-day Saints: Psychobiographical studies of Mormon Prophets. By: Carlolina Saccaggi., UJ: Supervisor: Prof Chris Stones. (2015)
- External examiner of PhD thesis: Countertransference reactions of incest survivors’ therapists in psychodynamic psychotherapy with adult incest survivor patients: An IPA study. By Mr Tlali, UJ: Supervisor: Prof Zelda Knight (2017).
- Internal Examiner of PhD Thesis: The lived experiences of spiritual identity development amongst adolescents. By T. Smith. Promoter: Prof Luzelle Naudé (2017)
- Internal Examiner of PhD thesis: Mother-child relating: An intergenerational perspective. By Lisa Brown. Promoter: Dr Lindi Nel. (2017)
- Internal examiner of Master’s dissertation: Applicability if the Integrative Framework of Stress and Coping to the experiences of mothers of children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in the developing world. By Ms Lerie Nel. Supervisor: Prof Stephen Walker (2018).
- External examiner of Master’s Dissertation: The Correlation between Polygraph results and Nonverbal Behaviour. By Ian Ferreira. Supervisor: Prof Chris Hoelson. (2018)
- External examiner of Master’s dissertation: The Career Development of Gary Player: A psychobiography. By Tamlin Futter. Supervisor: Prof Roelf van Niekerk. (2018)
- External examiner of Master’s thesis: The Life of Amy Jade Winehouse: A psychobiography. By Annindita Hoque. Supervisor: Prof Zelda Knight (2019).
- External examiner of Master’s dissertation.: The posttraumatic growth of Oprah Winfrey: A psychobiography. By Yolande Oosthuysen. Supervisor: Prof. Roelf van Niekerk. (2019)
- Internal assessor of doctoral thesis: The psychosocial experiences of adolescents with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. By Sharon Aitken. Promoter: Dr Pravani Naidoo. (2019)
- Internal assessor of Master’s dissertation. Olivier, M. (2020). Parents’ experiences of family resilience with a child living with autism. Unpublished Master’s dissertation, Department of Psychology, Bloemfontein, RSA. Supervisor: Prof S. Walker.
- External Assessor of Master’s dissertation of Cemonn Wegele (2020). Sense of coherence of employees in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. JHB, RSA. Supervisor: Claude Mayer. (2020).
- External assessor of master’s dissertation of Monique Erasmus (2023). The mastermind behind the Krugersdorp Cult Killings: A psychobiography of Cecilia Steyn. Supervisor: Prof Z. Knight, U.J.
- External assessor of master’s dissertation of Adelin da Silva (2024). Fernando Pessoa: A psychobiography. Supervisor: Prof Z. Knight, U.J.
- External examiner of Master of Philosophy in Industrial Psychology of L.N. Mekgwe (2024). A psychobiography of a woman leader: Winnie Mandela. Supervisor: Prof Claude Mayer, UJ.
- External reviewer for an article submitted to the SAJP entitled: Reconceptualising Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. (2002).
- External reviewer for an article submitted to ACTA ACADEMICA titled: Psychosocial factors pertinent to technology adoption. (2003)
- External Reviewer for an article submitted to ACTA ACADEMICA titled: Leadership, self-organisation and organisational change.
- Honorary role as evaluator/reviewer of articles to the ACTA ACADEMICA.
- External reviewer for an article in the special edition of the SAJP titled: Review of behavioural interventions for reducing the risk of HIV/AIDS in occupational settings.
- Reviewer of Article for Acta Academica. Resiliency in South African and Belgian single-parents. (2006).
- Reviewer of an article for SAJP titled: An Overview of Research on Positive Psychology in South Africa, Manuscript 06/61.
- Reviewer for ACTA ACADEMICA. A holistic theory of forgiveness. (2007).
- Reviewer for ACTA ACADEMICA. Facilitating the emancipation of the learner. (2009).
- Reviewer of article for IPJ.P. (2015) Kiedis’s Scar Tissue: A phenomenological psychobiography. Guest editor for the special edition is Carol Saccaggi, UJ, JHB.
- Reviewer of an article for Research in Psychotherapy (2018). Psychopathology process and outcome.
- Reviewer of an article for Kiedis Scar Tissue: A phenomenological psychobiography for IPJP (2018)
- Book proposal review: Psychobiography: Using Psychology in the Study of Lives by James William Anderson. For Oxford University Press. (Contact person - Assistant editor: Haley Singer). Undertaken in April 2020.
- Reviewer for Journal of Psychology in Africa (JPA). (April 2020). Work beliefs, work-role fit, and well-being of judges in South Africa: Effects on intention to leave organisational citizenship behaviour. # Manuscript 30-3. Editor of the Journal: Prof Elias Mpofu.
- Reviewer of: The potential use of positive psychology interventions as a means of affecting individual sense of identity and coping capacity by 4IR job and employment changes. Manuscript ID: CIRP-2020-0048.R1. International Review of Psychiatry. June 2020
- Reviewer of a book on A psychobiography of Victor Frankl: Using adversity for life, by Nataliya Krasovska & Claude Mayer (2021).
- Reviewer as a guest editor on a special issue of the EJOP, INVOLVING PSYCHOBIOGRAPHY. 17 articles. (2020/2021).
- Reviewer as a guest editor on a special issue of NATURE/SPRINGER, involving psychobiography, Psychobiographical illustrations. 13 Chapters were reviewed (2021).
- Reviewer as a guest editor on a special issue of NATURE/SPRINGER, involving psychobiography, Beyond WEIRD. 13 Chapters were reviewed (2023).
- Student:Zilondiwe Goge (2024)(Research master’s), Supervisor: Dr Carla Nel, title: LILIAN NGOYI: A POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOBIOGRAPHY, Proposed panel: Internal: Prof Paul Fouché
- Odendaal, N. & Fouché, J.P. (1996). The work role needs of third year graduate students in psychology. Unpublished treatise in psychology, University of Port Elizabeth (UPE), Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Bareira, L.D. & Fouché, J.P. (1997). Salutogenesis: A case-study of the male geriatric. Unpublished treatise, UPE.
- Claassen, D.A. & Fouché, J.P. (1997). A salutogenic case-study of the life of a geriatric woman. Unpublished treatise, UPE.
- De-Coning, M. & Fouché, J.P. (1997). The Sense of Coherence of the male in mid-life. Unpublished treatise, UPE.
- Edwards, V.L. & Fouché, J.P. (1997). A description of depression in cardiac patients in Port Elizabeth. Unpublished treatise, UPE.
- Lombard, T. & Fouché, J.P. (1997). Wellness lifestyles of full-time, female first year students at the University of Port Elizabeth. Unpublished treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Mgoduka, N.C., & Fouché, J.P. (1997). Coping resources of African-male primary school teachers. Unpublished treatise, UPE.
- Peffer, H. & Fouché, J.P. (1997). The wellness lifestyle of the male first year students in psychology at the University of Port Elizabeth. Unpublished treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Runeli, N. & Fouché, J.P. (1997). The coping resources of the female African primary school teacher. Unpublished treatise, UPE.
- Seymour, B.B. & Fouché, J.P. (1997). The medical-psychological quality of life of cardiac patients at Provincial hospital, Port Elizabeth. Unpublished treatise, UPE.
- Summerton, J. & Fouché, J.P. (1997). Subjective well-being of the Black female university student. Unpublished treatise, UPE.
- Udemans, R-L. & Fouché, J.P. (1997). The Sense of Coherence of previously disenfranchised women in middle-age. Unpublished treatise, UPE.
- Wiehan, C., Engelbrecht, A.S., & Fouché, J.P. (1998). Die psigososiale impak van endometriose. Unpublished Master’s treatise in psychology, UPE.
- De Souza, J., & Fouché, J.P. (1999). Attitudes towards and perceptions regarding sexual intercourse in early adulthood. Unpublished treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Fouché, J.P., Van Niekerk, R., & Fullard, J.P.P. (1999). The life of Jan Christiaan Smuts: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished doctoral theses in psychology, UPE.
- Grootboom, A., Watson, M.B., Fouché, J.P., & Astbury, G. (1999). The needs of students in a multicultural South African school. Unpublished Master’s treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Kotton, D., & Fouché, J.P. (1999). Attitudes towards and perceptions regarding sexual intercourse in early adulthood. Unpublished treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Madhoo, K., Fouché, J.P., & Fullard, J.P.P. (1999). The coping resources and coping orientation of the cardiac patient in rehabilitation. Unpublished Master’s treatise in psychology, UPE.
- McCraw, J., Engelbrecht, A.S., & Fouché, J.P. (1999). The premenstruum and biopsychosocial health. Unpublished Master’s treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Odendaal, N., Fouché, J.P., & Fullard, J.P.P. (1999). Die subjektiewe welsyn van die hart-pasiënt in rehabilitasie. Unpublished master’s treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Dorward, A., & Fouché, J.P. (2000). An exploratory study of self-esteem in a brain-injured individual: a case study approach. Unpublished treatise in psychology, UPE
- Edwards, V., Astbury, G., & Fouché, J.P. (2000). The self-esteem of the female African adolescent. Unpublished Master’s treatise in Clinical Psychology, UPE.
- Josua, M., & Fouché, J.P. (2000). Post-traumatic stress amongst ambulance workers in Port Elizabeth. Unpublished treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Kirsten, A., & Fouché, J.P. (2000). Psychological stress symptomology and sense of coherence of corporate executives. Unpublished treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Morrison, N., & Fouché, J.P. (2000). Psychological stress symptomology and sense of coherence of corporate executives. Unpublished treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Pohlman, S., & Fouché, J.P. (2000). An exploratory study of self-esteem in a brain-injured individual: a case study approach. Unpublished treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Smit, D., Fouché, J.P., & Elkonin, D. (2000). The quality of life and well-being of the adult insulin-dependent diabetic patient. Unpublished Master’s treatise in Psychology, UPE.
- Bareira, L., Van Niekerk, R., & Fouché, J.P. (2001). The life of Helen Martins, Creator of the Owl House. Unpublished Master’s treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Brown, O., Fouché, J.P., & Watson, M.B. (2002). The biopsychosocial coping and adjustment of medical professional women. Unpublished Master’s treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Cairns, D., Fouché, J.P., Stroud, L. (2001). The coping resources and sense of coherence of cancer patients. Unpublished Master’s treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Claasen, I., Kolesky, H., & Fouché, J.P. (2001). Lifestyle and sense of coherence of undergraduate psychology students. Unpublished treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Dullabh, A., Simpson, L., & Fouché, J.P. (2001). The holistic wellness of the female multiple sclerosis patient: A multiple case study approach. Unpublished treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Forse, M., Fouché, J.P., & Markman, L. (2001). The subjective well-being of the individual in a local Christian Church Community. Unpublished treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Goliath, V., Van Niekerk, R., & Fouché, J.P. (2001). The knowledge, attitude, and sexual behaviour of primary school teachers and their perception of HIV/AIDS. Unpublished Master’s treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Schwellnus, I., Fouché, J.P., & Watson, M. (2001). Psychosocial adjustment and the sense of coherence of adolescents in a children’s home. Unpublished honours treatise in psychology, UPE.
- Van der Walt, T., & Fouché, J.P. (2002). The general health and subjective well-being of the stroke survivor in early and middle adulthood. Unpublished Master’s treatise in Educational Psychology, UPE.
- Van Rooyen, S.W., & Fouché, J.P. (2001). The Psychosocial Adjustment and stress levels of shift workers in the South African Police Service, Flying Squad. Unpublished Master’s dissertation in psychology, UPE.
- Elkonin, E., Fouché, J.P., & Brown, O. (2002). The sense of coherence and satisfaction with life of complementary health care patients. Unpublished treatise, Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Henry, J., Goliath, V., & Fouché, J.P. (2002). The bio-psychosocial adjustment and satisfaction with life of divorced single fathers in the Nelson Mandela metropole. Unpublished treatise, Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Kotton, D., Van Niekerk, R., & Fouché, J.P. (2002). Steve, Bantu Biko: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished Master’s treatise in Counselling psychology, UPE.
- Mulaudzi, T., Fouché, J.P., & Brown, O. (2002). The sense of coherence and coping resources of Botswana students studying at the University of Port Elizabeth. Unpublished Treatise, Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Nell, R., Fouché, J.P., & Brown, O. (2002). The sense of coherence and coping resources of B Psych registered counsellors at the University of Port Elizabeth. Unpublished treatise, Department of Psychology.
- Robertse, E., Fouché, J.P., & Brown, O. (2002). The sense of coherence and coping resources of Israeli students studying at the University of Port Elizabeth. Unpublished treatise. Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Scanes, R., Fouché, J.P., Goliath, V. (2002). The satisfaction with life and wellness lifestyle of patients suffering from ME. Unpublished treatise, Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Spicer, M.R.J., Van Niekerk, R., Fouché, J.P., & Venter, D. (2002). Biographical variables, personality traits, and personality types in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder. Unpublished Master’s treatise in Clinical Psychology, UPE.
- Springett, C., Fouché, J.P., & Van Niekerk, R. (2002). The sense of coherence and psychological stress symptomology of patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders at an outpatient psychiatric facility. Unpublished treatise, Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Theron, T., Fouché, J.P., & Goliath, V. (2002). Stress reactions of children from divorced families. Unpublished treatise, Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Bester, C., Cloete, P., & Fouché, J.P. (2003). Psychological stress symptomatology and the sense of coherence of nurses at a psychiatric hospital. Unpublished Master’s treatise, Dept of Psychology, UPE.
- Bradfield, K., & Fouché, J.P. (2003). Body image and body change strategies of adolescents in the Nelson Mandela Metropole. Unpublished treatise, Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Fisher, R. & Fouché, J.P. (2003). Athol Fugard: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished dissertation in the Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Gouws, C., Fouché, J.P., & Cloete, P. (2004). Biopsychosocial coping and adjustment of adult female irritable bowel syndrome patients. Unpublished Master’s treatise, Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Kirsten, A., Fouché, J.P., Watson, M.B., & Stroud, L. (2003). Psychofortology of female nurses in managed health care. Unpublished Master’s dissertation, Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Kretzmann, L., & Fouché, J.P. (2003). The life of Marike de Klerk: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished treatise in the Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Kotton, D., & Fouché, J.P. (2003). A psychobiographical study of the life of Bantu, S. Biko. Unpublished Master’s dissertation, Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Shankland, T., & Fouché, J.P. (2003) The life of Salvador Dali: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished treatise, Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Vorster, T., Fouché, J.P., & Van Niekerk, R.N. (2003) The life of Johannes Balthazar Vorster: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished Master’s treatise, Department of Psychology.
- Ballan, B., & Fouché, J.P. (2004). Shadow Star: A Psychobiographical study of Jim Morrison. Unpublished honours treatise, Department of Psychology, UPE.
- Hatuell, C., Fouché, J.P., & Stroud, L. (2004). The subjective well-being and coping resources of overweight adults at Port Elizabeth fitness centres. Unpublished Master’s treatise, Dept of Psychology, UPE.
- Jacobs, A., Stroud, L., & Fouché, J.P. (2004). Cornelis Jacobus Langenhoven: A Psychobiographical study. Unpublished Master’s treatise. Department of Psychology, University of Port Elizabeth.
- Oosthuizen, K., & Fouché, J.P. (2004). The holistic wellness lifestyle of Diana Spencer: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished treatise. Department of Psychology, University of Port Elizabeth.
- Stroud, L., Van Niekerk, R., & Fouché, J.P. (2004). A psychobiographical study of Mother Teresa. Unpublished Doctoral thesis, Faculty of Health Sciences, UPE.
- Jordaan, I., Watson, M., & Fouché, P. (2005). Stress, burnout, and coping strategies of South African Clinical and Counselling Psychologists. Unpublished Master’s treatise, Department of Psychology, NMU.
- Nell, R., Markman, L., & Fouché, P. (2005) Stress, coping resources and adjustment of married mothers in the teaching profession. Unpublished Master’s treatise, Department of Psychology, NMU.
- Van Lingen, H., De Jager, A., & Fouché, P. (2005). Perspectives on wellness amongst students at the University of Port Elizabeth. Unpublished doctoral thesis, Department of Psychology, NMU.
- Gouws, J., & Fouché, J.P. (2006) The life of Aileen Wournos, a serial killer: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished treatise, Dept of Psychology, NMU, Port Elizabeth.
- Newfeldt, T., Marlman, L., & Fouché, J.P. (2006). A systematic review of the nature of women’s friendships in Western society. Unpublished treatise, Dept. of Psychology, NMU, Port Elizabeth.
- Steyn, C., Fouché, J.P., & Watson, M. (2006) A systematic review of published and academic health psychology research in South Africa. Unpublished treatise, Dept. of Psychology, NMU, Port Elizabeth.
- Claasen, M., Fouché, J.P., & Stroud, L. (2007). The life of Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd: A psychobiographical study, Unpublished Master’s treatise in counselling psychology, Dept of Psychology, NMU, Port Elizabeth.
- Coetzee, M., Brown-Baadjies, O., & Fouché, J.P. (2007). Resilience in families living with Type 1 Diabetes, Unpublished Master’s treatise in Counselling Psychology, at NMU, Port Elizabeth.
- Ferreira, R., Stroud, L., & Fouché, J.P. (2007). The psychofortology of male and female infertility patients in a private managed health care facility. Unpublished Master’s treatise in psychology at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth.
- Kolesky, C., & Fouché, J.P. (2007). Phantom limb phenomenon in a psychological and physiological context: A systematic review. Unpublished treatise in psychology, in the Department of Psychology, at NMU, Port Elizabeth, RSA.
- Pieterse, C., Fouché, J.P., & Geyer, T. (2007). Dissociative Amnesia related to trauma: A systematic Review. Unpublished treatise in the Department of Psychology, at NMU, Port Elizabeth.
- Smith, G., Fouché, J.P., Naidoo, R., & Stroud, L. (2007). The psychofortology of post-graduate learners in the faculty of health sciences at NMU, Unpublished Master’s treatise in counselling psychology, Dept. of Psychology, NMU, Port Elizabeth.
- Vermonti, S., & Fouché., J.P., (2007). The life of Reverend Jim Jones: A Psychobiographical study. Unpublished treatise, at the University of NMU, Port Elizabeth.
- Meyer, S., & Fouché, J.P. (2008). The life of Ted Bundy: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished honours treatise in psychology, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, RSA.
- Phillips, K., Fouché, J.P., & Stroud, L. (2008). The psychofortology of women undergoing infertility treatment at a privately managed health care unit. Unpublished Master’s treatise in psychology, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, RSA.
- Cheze, E. Howcroft, G., & Fouché, J.P. (2009). Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished Master’s dissertation, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, RSA.
- Steyn, C.; Howcroft, G., & Fouché, J.P. (2009). The psychofortology of female psychiatric out-patients living with mood and anxiety disorders. Unpublished Master’s dissertation, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, RSA.
- Greeff, M., & Fouché, J.P. (2010). Alan Paton: A Psychobiographical study. Unpublished Master’s treatise, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Odwa Gogo (2011). Brenda Fassie: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished Master’s treatise, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Roets, M., Van Niekerk, R., & Fouché, J.P. (2010). Father Claerhout: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished Master’s treatise, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Swart, D., Fouché, J.P., & Van Niekerk, R. (2010). Bram Fischer: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished Master’s treatise, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Uys, H., Hoelson., C., & Fouché, J.P. (2010). A Psychobiographical study of Ralph John Rabie. Unpublished Master’s treatise, NMU, Port Elizabeth, RSA.
- Welman, C., Fouché, J.P., & Van Niekerk, R. (2010). Emily Hobhouse: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished Master’s dissertation, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Nel, L. (2012). The psychofortological experiences of Master’s students in professional psychology programmes; an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Unpublished doctoral study, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Perry, M., Van Niekerk, R., & Fouché, J.P. (2012). The life of Olive Schreiner: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished doctoral study, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Burnell, B. (2013). The life of Beyers Naudé: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished doctoral thesis, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Nel, C. (2013). The life of Helen Suzman: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished doctoral thesis, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Holz, T. (2014). Roald Dahl: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished doctoral thesis, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Nel, H. (2014). A Psychobiography of Richard Trenton Chase. Unpublished Master’s dissertation. UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Pretorius, S. (2015). Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer: A Psychobiographical study of the Milwaukee Killer illustrated through the Schahriar syndrome model. Unpublished dissertation. UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Winter, R. (2015). Elizabeth Bathory: A Psychobiography. Unpublished dissertation. UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Du Plessis, Ruvé. (2016). Psychobiography of Steve Jobs. Unpublished Master’s dissertation. UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Rogers, C. (2016). A psychobiography of Robert Hansen: A Psychobiography. Unpublished dissertation. UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Osorio, Dyana. (2016). Psychobiography of John Lennon. Unpublished Master’s dissertation. UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Louw, D. (2017). Freddy Mercury: A psychobiography. Unpublished Master’s dissertation. UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Coetsee, E. (2017). John Wayne Gacy: A psychobiography of the Clown Killer. Unpublished Doctoral thesis. UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- De Bruin, G. (2018). An Adlerian Psychobiography of Arnold Schoenberg. Magister Musicae, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Nel, Wijbren. (2018). Joan Rivers: a psychobiography. Magister degree in Counselling Psychology, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA
- Oosthuysen, Gernus. (2018). Clive Staple Lewis: A Psychobiography. Masters Dissertation. Psychology, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Swanepoel, Sunitha. (2018). O.R. Tambo: A psychobiography from an African Perspective. Honours treatise, Psychology, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Kannemeyer, Quintin. (2018). The Actor Heath Ledger: An Adlerian Psychobiography. Honours treatise, Psychology, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Panelatti, Angela. (2019). Sylvia Plath: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished Doctoral thesis, Psychology, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Winter, Ruan. (2019). The holistic wellness of Margaret Thatcher: A psychobiography. Unpublished Master’s dissertation. University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Rust, B. (2019). Ingrid Jonker: A psychobiography. Unpublished Master’s dissertation. University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Langenhoven, R. (2019). The Psychosocial Personality Development of Syd Barrett. Unpublished honours dissertation. University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Bernardo, Juan-Marie. (2019). Robin McLaurin Williams: A Psychosocial Psychobiography. Unpublished honours dissertation. University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Welman, Crystal (2020). Sol Plaatje: A psychobiographical study. Unpublished Doctoral thesis. University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Hugo, Q. (2020). Eugene Nielen Marais: An Adlerian psychobiography. Unpublished Master’s dissertation. University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Basson, M. (2020). Philip Kindred Dick: A psychobiography of the science-fiction novelist. Unpublished Doctoral thesis. University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Labuschagne, Wilhelmien. (2020). Zenzile Miriam Makeba: A Psychobiography from an African Psychology Perspective. Treatise. Department of Psychology, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Hofmeyr, Sheree. (2020). Amy Elizabeth Biehl: An Eriksonian Psychobiography. Unpublished mini-dissertation. Department of Psychology, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Joubert, Leandra. (2020). The Broken Column: An Adlerian Psychobiography of the Mexican Artist, Frida Kahlo. Unpublished mini-dissertation. Department of Psychology, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Botha, Theo Erns. (2021). Austen’s Rainbow: A Psychobiographical Study of Jane Austen’s Career Development. Unpublished master’s dissertation, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Refiloe Molutsi (2022). A psychobiography of Albertina Sisulu from an Integrated African Psychology Perspective (IAPP). Unpublished honours treatise/research project, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Van Reenen, K. (2022). Gertrude Bell: A Levinsonian psychobiography, Unpublished master’s dissertation, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Megan Segal (2022). The Butcher of Rostov: A Psychobiographical Study of Andrei Chikatilo, Unpublished master’s dissertation, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Vorster, T. (2023). Joe Slovo: An Adlerian Psychobiography. Unpublished master’s dissertation, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Hugo,Q. (2024). Anna Petronella van Heerden: A Psychobiography of the First Afrikaans Feminist Medical Practitioner. Unpublished Doctoral thesis, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Basson, T. (2024). Emily Elizabeth Dickinson: An Adlerian psychobiography. Unpublished treatise, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
- Strauss, E. (2024). The Waltz King: A componential creativity psychobiography of Johann Baptist Strauss II. Unpublished treatise, UFS, Bloemfontein, RSA.
18. CURENT RESEARCH SUPERVISION:
List of students in current supervision with me, and students who have booked with me as supervisor to undertake psychobiographical studies in 2024/2025.
- Elmien Labuscagne (2023/2024/2025), Clinical masters applied, co-supervisor, current)- psychobiography on Mary Wollstonecraft.
2. Megan Segal (PHD 2024/2025/2026)- Psychobiography- Thich Nhat Hahn-Zen master and activist- (main promoter).
3. Jani Pretorius (master’s by dissertation, 2024/2025/2026)- Psychobiography- Queen Nefertiti (main supervisor).
4. Michelle du Toit- (applied Clinical master’s, 2024/2025)- psychobiography, Yaa Asentewaa, Queen of Ghanaian Nationalism, and diaspora (main supervisor).
5. Lulu Mtimkulu (BPSYCH HONS student). Psychobiography (main and only supervisor)
[1] Corresponding author. Address for correspondence: Department of Psychology, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, South-Africa, 9301. Email: fouchejp@ufs.ac.za