American Journal of Applied Psychology

Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2014

  • Comparisons of Self-Determination among Students with Learning Disabilities and without Learning Disabilities

    Manijeh Shehni Yailagh, Mohammad Abbasi, Nasser Behrozi, Sirus Alipour, Alireza Haji Yakhchali

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 27-31
    Received: 6 February 2014
    Published: 20 March 2014
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    Abstract: This study compared self-determination in 40 elementary school children with learning disabilities ) (sixth and fifth grade) and 40 their peers without LD. An ex post facto design was used. Statistical population comprised of all students in elementary schools (sixth and fifth grade) in, Ahwaz, Iran, during the 2013-2014 academic year. Students wit... Show More
  • Psychosocial Correlates of Substance Use among Unemployed Persons in Ibadan, Nigeria

    James A. Adekoya, Gboyega E. Abikoye

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 32-38
    Received: 24 March 2014
    Accepted: 20 April 2014
    Published: 30 April 2014
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    Abstract: Background: The study explored the prevalence of substance use among unemployed persons in Ibadan, and the roles of some psychological and socio-demographic variables. Method: A standardized questionnaire was used to collect relevant data from 200 unemployed persons. Respondents’ were 109 males and 91 females, with a mean age of 29.07 and a standar... Show More
  • Development, Validity And Reliability of Physical Education Instructor’s Personality Description Scale

    Kaprinis Stylianos, Kakkos Vasilios, Strigas Ethan, Kipreos George

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 39-46
    Received: 1 April 2014
    Accepted: 14 April 2014
    Published: 30 April 2014
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    Abstract: This current study describes the development, reliability and validation of a scale concerning the assessment of Physical Education Instructor’s Personality traits. According to the literature review, the Five Factor Model theory (Costa & McCrae, 1985; 1992; McCrae & Costa, 1987) is constituted by a widely accepted classification of human character... Show More