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The Development of a Questionnaire for the Objective Measurement of Belief or Knowledge Motivation i.S. an Intrapsychic Behavioral Guide
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2019
Pages:
27-35
Received:
26 January 2019
Accepted:
27 April 2019
Published:
10 June 2019
Abstract: The self-developed psychological test instrument: Questionnaire for recording a Beliefsystem (FEB) is a self-evaluation questionnaire with 14 items. With the help of this questionnaire the individual, latent, inner attitude mata, a kind of motive in the sense of “need to know” or “want to believe” should be determined. On the basis of the results of theFactor analyses, theFactor correlations and the reliability calculations, we can state, according to the criteria of classical test theory, that theFEB is a test which is also capable of measuring the theoretical constructs mentioned above in a valid and reliable manner.
Abstract: The self-developed psychological test instrument: Questionnaire for recording a Beliefsystem (FEB) is a self-evaluation questionnaire with 14 items. With the help of this questionnaire the individual, latent, inner attitude mata, a kind of motive in the sense of “need to know” or “want to believe” should be determined. On the basis of the results o...
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Effect of Empowerment on Some Personality Traits
Laxmi Rani,
Reshma Kumari
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2019
Pages:
36-42
Received:
21 July 2018
Accepted:
5 September 2018
Published:
17 June 2019
Abstract: Empowerment plays important role in the development of a country& society. Empowerment is “the process of giving people the power, capacities, capability and access needed to change their own lives improve their own communities and influence their own destinies.” Empowerment is the demand of our society. This study is important for our society. Now a day; Empowerment mostly known as women empowerment; and it is necessary to define women empowerment. Empowerment refers to enabling people to take charge to their own lives. Women empowerment emphasizes the importance of increasing their power and taking control over decision and issues that shape their lives. Women Empowerment literally means is to give power to women, ‘Power’ does not means a mode of domination over others, but a sense of internal strength and confidence to face life, the right to determine ones choices in life, the ability to influence the social processes that affects one’s life, an influence in the direction of social change, a share in decision making and capacity building to contribute towards national development. The present research work was undertaken with the objectives to ascertain, that the empowerment has positive impact on the development of personality characteristics such as adjustment, intelligence, dependence proneness, dominance of the adolescents. Sample of the study consisted, 160 Adolescents of Empowered mothers compared with their 160 Un-Empowered counterparts in respective of the personality components stated above. Appropriate hypotheses were formulated to see the impact of Empowerment on personality constituents. The main purpose of this study was to examine the effects of empowerment on personality factors of adolescents of Empowered and un–empowered mothers of Muzaffarpur District (INDIA). Four major components namely Adjustment, Intelligence, Dependence proneness & Dominance were selected for this study. Results of this study indicated that theAdolescents of empowered mothers were found more adjustable, more intellectual, less dependent and more dominant than their un-empowered counterparts.
Abstract: Empowerment plays important role in the development of a country& society. Empowerment is “the process of giving people the power, capacities, capability and access needed to change their own lives improve their own communities and influence their own destinies.” Empowerment is the demand of our society. This study is important for our society. Now...
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Religion and Income as Determinant of Well-being Among Employees in Faith-Based and Secular Educational Institutions in Southern Nigeria
Ngozi Caroline Uwannah,
Promise Nkwachi Starris-Onyema,
Helen Ihuoma Agharanya,
Onyinyechi Gift Mark
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2019
Pages:
43-49
Received:
7 May 2019
Accepted:
12 June 2019
Published:
26 June 2019
Abstract: This study investigated the influence of religion and income on well-being among employees in faith-based and secular educational institutions in Southern Nigeria. Three hypotheses were formulated and a total of 500 employees from the study area served as participants. The instruments used for data collection included the Demographic Data Inventory (DDI), Well-Being Scale (WBS), and Religion Scale (RS). Data collected were analyzed by means of multiple regression analysis and independent samples t-test. Results revealed significant combined contributions of religion and income to the well-being of employees in faith-based and secular educational institutions in Southern Nigeria (F (2, 497) = 56.467, p < .05), accounting for 25.3% of the variance in their well-being and relative contributions of religion and income to their well-being with income (β = .346; t = 20.491; p < .05) being a stronger predictor of employee well-being than religion (β = .318; t = 18.773; p < .05). There was also a significant difference between employees in faith-based and secular educational institutions in the contribution of religion and income to well-being (t = 9.372, p < .05). It was recommended, among other things, that religious involvement among employees should be encouraged and a steady flow of income in the forms of salaries, allowances, and bonuses should be maintained.
Abstract: This study investigated the influence of religion and income on well-being among employees in faith-based and secular educational institutions in Southern Nigeria. Three hypotheses were formulated and a total of 500 employees from the study area served as participants. The instruments used for data collection included the Demographic Data Inventory...
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Trauma, Resilience and the Power of Human Connection: Reflections from the Field of Cambodia
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2019
Pages:
50-56
Received:
18 March 2019
Accepted:
11 June 2019
Published:
27 June 2019
Abstract: Political and economic instability, poverty, war and terrorism, are just some of the harsh realities facing many young people globally. Various theoretical frameworks that conceptualize resilience exist in Western countries, yet there is limited research that looks specifically at resilience for children and young people in developing nations who have experienced significant trauma. Earlier research conducted with staff at Hagar International Cambodia (hereafter Hagar) indicated that for a child, recovery from trauma was contingent on their relationships and their ability to establish trust and connection to others. Hagar is a global human rights organisation, providing wraparound support services for women and children who have survived the most extreme cases of human rights abuse. There is much to be gained from the insight and lived experiences of those who have risen from complex trauma situations, such as the young people from Hagar. As such, research is currently being conducted which examines the resiliency factors that have contributed to these young people’s overall wellbeing. This article will explore the intersection between relationships, trust and power of human connection for trauma survivors in Cambodia, bringing together current research with reflections from the field of Cambodia.
Abstract: Political and economic instability, poverty, war and terrorism, are just some of the harsh realities facing many young people globally. Various theoretical frameworks that conceptualize resilience exist in Western countries, yet there is limited research that looks specifically at resilience for children and young people in developing nations who h...
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