Archive:: American Journal of Applied Psychology:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013

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

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajap.20130206.11

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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... Show More

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Thrill and Adventure Seekers: Affective Organization of Personal Meaning of Extreme Weather

Piotr Próchniak

Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2013

Pages: 75-79

Received: 4 December 2013

Published: 20 December 2013

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajap.20130206.12

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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... Show More

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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

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajap.20130206.13

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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... Show More

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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

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajap.20130206.14

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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 ... Show More

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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

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajap.20130206.15

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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... Show More

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