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Personal Values: A Perceptual Lens for Investigating Spousal Perception of Marital Conflict among Ghanaian Dual Career Couples
Linda Adzo Elorm Tormeti,
Roseline Mercy Abotsi
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
Pages:
68-74
Received:
18 October 2013
Published:
30 November 2013
Abstract: Theoretical work on marital conflicts suggests that perception plays a crucial role in influencing spouses’ attitude towards marital conflict. However, relatively little research exists on psychological factors influencing spousal perception of marital conflicts. This study investigated spousal perception of marital conflict among Ghanaian dual career couples through the perceptual lens of personal values. Using dual career couples as the target population, 88 respondents answered questionnaire that consisted of the 21 Portrait Value Questionnaire designed to measure four value orientations, and the Spousal Perception of Marital Conflict Scale. Two hypotheses were formulated to test the relationships between the value orientations and spousal perception of marital conflict. Data was analyzed using hierarchical and standard multiple regression methods. Contrary to expectations, none of the hypothesis was supported. However, the study revealed that values such as openness to change, conservation and self-enhancement positively influenced spousal perception of marital conflict. These have implications for marital interactions and the development of interventions for couples dealing with marital conflicts.
Abstract: Theoretical work on marital conflicts suggests that perception plays a crucial role in influencing spouses’ attitude towards marital conflict. However, relatively little research exists on psychological factors influencing spousal perception of marital conflicts. This study investigated spousal perception of marital conflict among Ghanaian dual car...
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Thrill and Adventure Seekers: Affective Organization of Personal Meaning of Extreme Weather
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
Pages:
75-79
Received:
4 December 2013
Published:
20 December 2013
Abstract: The aim of the article is the analysis of the personal meaning of extreme weather among a Thrill and Adventure Seekers. There are two affective motives, which play an important role in the analysis of personal meaning of extreme weather: (1) the striving for self-enhancement, (2) the longing for the unification with nature. Furthermore, the process of meaning construction can be examined on the basis of two types of emotions: positive and negative ones. In the research on the personal meaning of extreme weather a modified version of H. Herman's Self-Confrontation method and the Thrill and Adventure Seeking Scale of M. Zuckerman`s were used. 130 students (M = 20.40; SD = 1.5) were asked about personal experiences concerning the elements of nature: the thunderstorm, the fog, the heavy rain, the strong wind and the snowstorm. The results have indicated that a Thrill and Adventure Seekers in contact with severe weather conditions tend to reveal: score higher on the level of desire for self-enhancement, the level of positive emotions or the level of the longing for the unification with nature and score lower on the level of negative emotions than controls.
Abstract: The aim of the article is the analysis of the personal meaning of extreme weather among a Thrill and Adventure Seekers. There are two affective motives, which play an important role in the analysis of personal meaning of extreme weather: (1) the striving for self-enhancement, (2) the longing for the unification with nature. Furthermore, the process...
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The Effect of a Token Economy System Program and Physical Activity on Improving Quality of Life of Patients with Schizophrenia: A Pilot Study
Dimitrios Kokaridas,
Georgia Maggouritsa,
Periklis Stoforos,
Asterios Patsiaouras,
Yiannis Theodorakis,
Nikolaos Diggelidis
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
Pages:
80-88
Received:
20 November 2013
Published:
30 December 2013
Abstract: The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effect of an exercise and token economy system program on improving quality of life of patients with schizophrenia. Thirty (30) patients with schizophrenia separated in three groups (control group, an exercise observation with tokens group and an actual exercise with tokens group) of 10 individuals, took part in an eight weeks exercise program combining physical activity with token economy behavioral treatment. Data included the use of SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ). Experiment group B participants as compared to those of the experiment group A and control group individuals found at the end of the exercise program as experiencing less problems with daily activities and felling more energetic and vigorous leading to an improved mental component score. Overall, findings are encouraging concerning the effect of a combined exercise and token economy program on improving quality of life of patients with schizophrenia.
Abstract: The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effect of an exercise and token economy system program on improving quality of life of patients with schizophrenia. Thirty (30) patients with schizophrenia separated in three groups (control group, an exercise observation with tokens group and an actual exercise with tokens group) of 10 individuals, to...
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Practical Problem Solving Efficacy among Older and Young Adults
Glenn Shean,
Barbara Haskins
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
Pages:
89-93
Received:
28 August 2013
Published:
30 December 2013
Abstract: We compared the relationship between general cognitive ability, social cognition and the ability to understand and make decisions about practical problems among groups of college age and older adults. Results indicated that both general cognitive functioning and social cognitive ability were related to practical problem solving ability among older adults. In contrast college age adults practical problem solving was related to only general cognitive ability. Results indicate that social cognitive ability may compensate for age related decline in general cognitive functions among older adults and allow for continued competence in practical problem solving as speed of processing and short term memory functions decline.
Abstract: We compared the relationship between general cognitive ability, social cognition and the ability to understand and make decisions about practical problems among groups of college age and older adults. Results indicated that both general cognitive functioning and social cognitive ability were related to practical problem solving ability among older ...
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Empirical Research on College Student’s Role Identity Status in China
Zhou Yongkang,
Zeng Weixi,
Hu Yalin,
Wang Hui
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013
Pages:
94-100
Received:
15 December 2013
Published:
10 January 2014
Abstract: “College Student” is such a role that plenty of people once played, now are playing or will play in China. College students’ positive identity of the role will help them develop well at this special stage. The definition of college students’ role identity in the research is the cognitive orientation, emotive experience and behavioral reaction of college students to the student role they are playing. Based on the open-questionnaire investigation, the paper analyzed three status of college student’s role identity by factor analysis technique: role adaptation, and role burnout and role contradiction. The paper also analyzed the difference on the three role identification status based on gender, birthplace, major, grade and other variables and the reason for the variance.
Abstract: “College Student” is such a role that plenty of people once played, now are playing or will play in China. College students’ positive identity of the role will help them develop well at this special stage. The definition of college students’ role identity in the research is the cognitive orientation, emotive experience and behavioral reaction of co...
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