Download or read book The Role of Decision making Academic Self concept and Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Risky Sexual Behaviors written by Shana E. JohnFinn and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Decision making Impulsivity and Self control written by Emily S. Kuhn and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The relationship between emotional intelligence locus of control self esteem test anxiety and academic achievement of Bahir Dar university students written by Moges Gebresellassie and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Thesis from the year 2014 in the subject Psychology - Cognition, grade: good or B+, Bahir Dar University (Faculty of education and behavioral science), course: Educational psychology, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-esteem, test anxiety and academic achievement among Bahir Dar university students. A total of 89 3rd year Educational and Behavioral science students were selected using convenience sampling method. To collect data four questionnaires (EI, LC, SE and TA) and document analysis for AA were employed. One sample t-test, Pearson correlation, independent t-test and multiple regressions were used to analyze the data. The result of one sample t-test shows that students have better level of EI. The level of students LC is slightly internal as a group. Students had significantly high level of self-esteem and students have low test anxiety level. The study revealed that positive and significant relationship between EI and AA, EI and SE, EI and ILC, in contrast EI and ELC, EI and TA shows negative relationship. All EI dimensions show a positive significant relationship with AA. The independent sample t-test revealed that there was significance difference between male and female students in EI. Meaning males have higher score than females. There was statistically significant mean difference between male and female students. Female students have high level test anxiety than male students. Females are more external in locus of control than males. There is no mean difference between male students in AA and SE. regression analysis shows that LC, SE and TA predict academic achievement. On the other hand, the effects of emotional intelligence on academic achievement were found not statistically significant. Furthermore, the effect of LC and TA on AA found to be negative.
Download or read book The Role of Friendship Support in Emerging Adults Risky Sexual Decision making written by Alysa Ann Lucas and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responsible sexual decision-making is a critical step in assuring a healthy life. College-aged individuals, highly at-risk for unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, often face this situation. Since the decision concerning whether or not to participate in risky sexual behaviors can be difficult to make in isolation, college-aged individuals may turn to their friends for assistance. Previous research validates the potential influence of friends on one's sexual behavior. Because friends are valued candidates for consultation when making difficult decisions, it is critical to understand how the role of friendship communication may influence sexual behavior. This dissertation had three goals all focused on analyzing the ways in which sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies can be prevented among college-aged individuals. The first was to apply the regret regulation theory to interpersonal college-aged friendships. The regret regulation theory proposes that individuals will evaluate the possibility of experiencing regret, often with significant others, when decisions are important. The second goal was to test the parts of the theory relating to the anticipation of regret. The theory suggests that individuals will regulate regret according to levels of anticipated regret. Finally, the third goal was to acquire information concerning social support among friends during conversations involving sexual decision-making. Two foundational studies and one main study contributed to the pursuit of these goals. Study 1 was an investigation of the sexual decision-making conversation of college-aged individuals with their friends as well as the types of social support provided during these conversations. The data were used to generate twenty-four scenarios based on the contextual details provided by the participants in conjunction with varying levels of anticipated regret and social support. Study 2 was a survey involving six scenarios in which a sample of participants rated events for typicality and relational importance to their friendships. Study 3 entailed use of a 2 (anticipated regret: low and high) x 2 (social support: positive and negative) design with participants completing measures of friendship quality, as well as sexual disclosures and behavior. In addition, the participants reviewed, rated, and responded to the hypothetical scenario identified as the most typical - one depicting a conversation among friends about whether or not to engage in a hook-up. The participants' intentions to engage in the hook-up and to seek friend's input in the future were also matters of interest. The results of the studies indicated that college-aged individuals make sexual decisions both with and without the assistance of their same-sex friends. Participants rated the hypothetical scenarios detailing sexual decision conversations as typical, although not highly important to their friendships. The initial test of regret regulation theory revealed that anticipated regret was a strong predictor of intentions to engage in sexual behavior. The interaction effects were not significant; however, which indicated issues with its utility for the sexual decision-making process as related to emerging adulthood friendship consultation and support. The analyses showed positive social support to be a strong predictor for participants who reported strong intentions to seek a friend's advice in the future. Open-ended data reinforced this finding with esteem (ego) support reported being communicated most frequently during sexual decision conversations. Sex differences indicated that male college-aged individuals had greater expressed inclinations to engage in the behavior; females had greater intentions to seek the friend's advice in the future and also reported higher levels of anticipated regret than males. The findings of each study are discussed with a particular focus on how the studies contribute to the existing research in the sexuality and communication fields. Theoretical, methodological, and practical contributions of this dissertation are outlined while also noting the importance of studying the role of friendship especially during a time period critical to the development of one's sexual identity and skills necessary for later romantic relationships. Finally, the limitations of this dissertation are acknowledged, and future directions for research involving sexual decision-making are proposed.
Download or read book American Doctoral Dissertations written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sociological Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CSA Sociological Abstracts abstracts and indexes the international literature in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. The database provides abstracts of journal articles and citations to book reviews drawn from over 1,800+ serials publications, and also provides abstracts of books, book chapters, dissertations, and conference papers.
Download or read book Psychology of Decision Making in Education Behavior and High Risk Situations written by Jeanine A. Elsworth and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a fast-moving world, the necessity of making decisions, and preferably good ones, has become even more difficult. One reason is the variety and number of choices perhaps available which often are not presented or understood. Alternatives are often unclear and complex paths to them confusing and misleading. Thus the process of decision making itself requires analysis on an ongoing basis. Decision making is often made based on cultural factors whereas the best alternative might be quite different. The subject touches ethics aspects as well as psychological considerations. This book presents important research on the psychology of decision making related to education, behaviour and high risk situations.
Download or read book Sociocultural Predictors of Risky Sexual Behaviors written by Elvine B. Andjembe and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent national health reports have shown that despite a considerable increase in sexual health knowledge, risky sexual behaviors rates among the youth are on the rise. Minorities are disproportionately affected, which translates into strong racial disparities in health outcomes such as STI/STDs, and HIV prevalence. The literature examining ethnic differences in health behaviors has studied ethnic identity (self-identification with and commitment to the values of ones ethnic group) as a protective factor against an array of maladaptive behaviors. In addition, self-construal, which refers to the extent to which one is individualistic or collectivistic has also been established as a positive influence health-related decisions. While race and nativity status shape individuals perceived social norms, ethnic identity and self-construal determine the extent to which they endorse and conform to those norms and values. The current study extends prior work by investigating the effect of ethnic identity and self-construal on sexual risk taking and whether it is contingent on race and nativity status. Data was collected from a sample of 356 college students using self-report questionnaires. The findings indicated differences in unprotected sex between US and Foreign born for Blacks and Latino ethnic groups and in number of sexual partners for Whites. Ethnic identity was associated with a lower frequency of unprotected sex for US born and a higher number of sexual partners for Whites. An Interdependent self-construal was related to more unprotected sex for Blacks. Lastly, self-construal moderated the relationship between ethnic identity and number of sexual partners for Whites and Asians. These results suggest that effects of ethnic identity on risky sexual behavior are contingent upon preexisting cultural norms and construal of self. Implications for health communication approaches are discussed.
Download or read book Factors Related to Decision making and Risky Sexual Behavior written by Ashley Kristeen Hooks and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Varcarolis Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing E Book written by Margaret Jordan Halter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-08-19 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW DSM-5 guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders are fully incorporated in the text, and include updated NANDA content. NEW coverage of QSEN competencies highlights topics such as safety, communication, and evidence-based practice. NEW coverage of trauma, stressor-related, and dissociative disorders discusses how to deal with common reactions the nurse may experience while working with a patient who has suffered trauma. NEW content on child and adolescent psychiatric mental health nursing addresses neurodevelopmental disorders in pediatric patients. NEW coverage of key topics and emerging nursing trends help you stay current with best practices in the field, including an illness prevention approach to psychiatric disorders and an increased focus on genetics and genomics. NEW photos and illustrations depict and clarify key concepts.
Download or read book Decision Making Behavior written by Gary J. Wyatt and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Varcarolis Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing written by Margaret Jordan Halter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014 with total page 739 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rev. ed. of: Foundations of psychiatric mental health nursing / [edited by] Elizabeth M. Varcarolis, Margaret Jordan Halter. 6th ed. c2010.
Download or read book Handbook of Cultural Psychology Second Edition written by Dov Cohen and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page 945 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now completely revised (over 90% new), this handbook offers the authoritative presentation of theories, methods, and applications in the dynamic field of cultural psychology. Leading scholars review state-of-the-art empirical research on how culture affects nearly every aspect of human functioning. The volume examines how topics fundamental to psychology--such as cognition, emotion, motivation, development, and mental health--are influenced by cultural meanings and practices. It also addresses the psychological and evolutionary underpinnings of cultural stability and change. The second edition reflects important advances in cultural neuroscience and an increasing emphasis on application, among many other changes. As a special bonus, purchasers of the second edition can download a supplemental e-book featuring several notable, highly cited chapters from the first edition. New to This Edition: *Most chapters are new, reflecting nearly a decade of theoretical and methodological developments. *Cutting-edge perspectives on culture and biology, including innovative neuroscientific and biopsychological research. *Section on economic behavior, with new topics including money, negotiation, consumer behavior, and innovation. *Section on the expansion of cultural approaches into religion, social class, subcultures, and race. *Reflects the growth of real-world applications in such areas as cultural learning and adjustment, health and well-being, and terrorism.
Download or read book Handbook of Cultural Psychology written by Dov Cohen and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2019-01-14 with total page 945 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now completely revised (over 90% new), this handbook offers the authoritative presentation of theories, methods, and applications in the dynamic field of cultural psychology. Leading scholars review state-of-the-art empirical research on how culture affects nearly every aspect of human functioning. The volume examines how topics fundamental to psychology--such as cognition, emotion, motivation, development, and mental health--are influenced by cultural meanings and practices. It also addresses the psychological and evolutionary underpinnings of cultural stability and change. The second edition reflects important advances in cultural neuroscience and an increasing emphasis on application, among many other changes. As a special bonus, purchasers of the second edition can download a supplemental e-book featuring several notable, highly cited chapters from the first edition. New to This Edition: *Most chapters are new, reflecting nearly a decade of theoretical and methodological developments. *Cutting-edge perspectives on culture and biology, including innovative neuroscientific and biopsychological research. *Section on economic behavior, with new topics including money, negotiation, consumer behavior, and innovation. *Section on the expansion of cultural approaches into religion, social class, subcultures, and race. *Reflects the growth of real-world applications in such areas as cultural learning and adjustment, health and well-being, and terrorism.
Download or read book Predicting Risky Behavior for Emerging Adults written by Kanila L. Brown and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Problem: Emerging adulthood is a developmental period characterized by an increase in risky behaviors including risky drinking, drug use, and risky sexual behaviors. These risky behaviors have been linked to serious health, social, and academic consequences. Research has linked normative (mis)perceptions of risky behavior to self-reported risky behavior. However, these studies did not examine whether gender-specific or gender non-specific normative perceptions were significantly better predictors of risky behavior. Purpose: To address this gap in the literature, this study examined self-reported risky behavior (i.e., binge drinking, marijuana use, prescription misuse, risky sex acts [RSA] and risky anal sex acts [RAA]) as predicted by the perceived frequency of these behaviors (i.e., descriptive normative perceptions) by the average adult and by same-gender adults among college emerging adults (EAs). Methods: A sample of college EAs, aged 18-25 were recruited online to complete the online survey. A series of count model analyses were conducted to examine gender-specific and gender non-specific descriptive normative perceptions as predictors of personal risky behaviors. Results: Binge drinking and RSA were significantly predicted by gender-specific and gender non-specific normative perceptions. Additionally, marijuana use was significantly predicted by gender-specific normative perceptions. Due to the non-normal distribution of the data, comparison of regression coefficients was not appropriate. Therefore, whether there was a significant difference between the gender-specific or gender non-specific models was not tested. Conclusion: These findings suggest that when identifying effective interventions for risky drinking, marijuana use, and risky sex acts, it may be important to address normative (mis)perceptions.
Download or read book Self Concept Clarity written by Jennifer Lodi-Smith and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-03 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This welcome resource traces the evolution of self-concept clarity and brings together diverse strands of research on this important and still-developing construct. Locating self-concept clarity within current models of personality, identity, and the self, expert contributors define the construct and its critical roles in both individual and collective identity and functioning. The book examines commonly-used measures for assessing clarity, particularly in relation to the more widely understood concept of self-esteem, with recommendations for best practices in assessment. In addition, a wealth of current data highlights the links between self-concept clarity and major areas of mental wellness and dysfunction, from adaptation and leadership to body image issues and schizophrenia. Along the way, it outlines important future directions in research on self-concept clarity. Included in the coverage: Situating self-concept clarity in the landscape of personality. Development of self-concept clarity across the lifespan. Self-concept clarity and romantic relationships. Who am I and why does it matter? Linking personal identity and self-concept clarity. Consequences of self-concept clarity for well-being and motivation. Self-concept clarity and psychopathology. Self-Concept Clarity fills varied theoretical, empirical, and practical needs across mental health fields, and will enhance the work of academics, psychologists interested in the construct as an area of research, and clinicians working with clients struggling with developing and improving their self-concept clarity.
