Psychology Research Papers/Topics

Influence Of Religiosity, Sexual Compulsivity And Parents' Marital Status On Sexual Harassment Experience Among Female Undergraduates In Federal University Oye Ekiti

ABSTRACT Issue of sexual harassment toward female students in Universities continues to attract attention of researchers in order to suggest possible ways of controlling the immorality. This study examined influence of religiosity, sexual compulsivity and parent's marital status on sexual harassment experience of female undergraduates in Federal University Oye Ekiti. Expost facto research design was used in the study. With the use of accidental sampling method, questionnaires that comprised ...

Examining The Influence Of Football Team Fan-Ship On Psychological Well-Being Among Undergradutes Of Federal University Oye Ekiti.

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study 1.2 Statement of Problem 1.3 Objectives of Study L4 Significance of Study 1-3 3 4 4-5 CHAPTER TWO: THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Theoretical Frame Work 6 2.1.1 Theories of psychological well-being 6-9 2.1.1.2 Eudamonic Model of Psychological Well-being 6-9 . 2.1.2 theories of football Team fan-ship 9-17 · .. 2: 1.2.1 Understanding the Etiology, Motives, and implications of Fan-ship 9-17 2.2 Related Empi...

Examining Gender Disparity, Emotional Regulation And Social Anxiety In Academic Adjustment Of First Year University Students

ABSTRACT In Nigerian Universities, an essential factor is academic adjustment. There is always the need for adjustment among undergraduate students. This study examined gender disparity, emotional regulation and social anxiety in the academic adjustment of first year university students. This study adopted an expos! facto research design. A total of 297 participants were sampled in this study using convenience sampling technique. The participants' mean age was 19.24 years with standard devia...

Role Of Cumulative Trauma And Meaning In Life On Psychological Wellbeing Of Adolescent Orphans In Western Nigeria

Abstract This study examined the role of cumulative trauma and meaning in life on psychological wellbeing of adolescent orphans in Western Nigeria. Participants were 696 adolescent orphans (284 = males, 413 = females) who were selected from eighteen (18) orphanages in Lagos, Oyo and Ondo States, using cluster sampling technique. The average respondent age was 15.24 (SD = 2.09, ranging from 12 to 18 years). They completed the Yoruba and English versions of the Cumulative Trauma Scale-short ver...

Interviewer Effects In Quantitative Surveys Using A Door-To-Door Approach

Abstract Interviewers are a principal source of error in quantitative surveys. While surveys are often self-administered (e.g. in online surveys), it is often required to administer these face-toface. This is the case, for example, in census surveys in low-income areas where there is little internet penetration, like that of the quality-of-life surveys presently being conducted in multiple countries through a residential door-to-door approach (Carr et al., 2018). In such situations, the soci...

The Role Of Corporate Social Responsibility Perceptions And Perceived Employer Brand On Organisational Attractiveness

ABSTRACT Background. Human capital, often referred to as talent, has become a key source of competitive advantage. Due to the scarcity and competition for such talent scholars and practitioners are constantly trying to find new ways to attract, engage and retain highly soughtafter employees. The recent recession and economic slow-down has, however, led to diminished financial resources which has meant that talent management strategies have had to shift with greater focus being placed on non-...

Resilience, Social Support And Self-Efficacy As Predictors Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among Adult Trauma Victims

ABSTRACT   Exposure to intense psychological trauma is associated with significant emotional burden and stress. Trauma victims suffer from myriads of adverse psychological consequences, particularly Post -traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. This study examined resilience, social support and self-efficacy as predictors of PTSD symptoms among adult trauma victims. A cross-sectional design was adopted in the study. Two hundred and eighty-one (281) adults consisting of 131(46.6%) males ...

Effects Of Punishment Threats And Reward On Social Loafing.

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effects of punishment threats and rewards on individual performance and group performance of social loafing. Forty students (20 male and 20 females) of Kings’ and Queens’ Comprehensive High School Enugu with a mean age of 14.26 years participated in the study. The materials used were 3200 paper tiles (with a package of 160 paper tiles distributed to each participant). Social loafing was measured and scored according to the number of tiles a participan...

Job Position And Personality Characteristics As Predictors Of Job Satisfaction In Federal Ministry Of Education Enugu.

ABSTRACT This study investigated the influence of job position and personality characteristics on job satisfaction among workers. Two hundred participants were used and two hypotheses involving job positions (high, middle, and low) personality characteristics (extrovert vs introvert) were tested. Two instruments were used for data collection and they are Eynseck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) and Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ): The design was a 3 x 2 factorial designs and a 2x2 ...

Self-Esteem, Personality-Type And Gender As Factors In Self-Disclosure Of Persons Living With Hiv/Aids

ABSTRACT This study investigated self-esteem, personality-type and gender as factors in self-disclosure of persons living with HIV/AIDS. Three hundred (300) persons living with HIV/AIDS (120 males and 180 females) aged 18-60 years with a mean age of 39 participated in the study. Three instruments were used for data collection: Index of self-esteem (ISE), Eysenck’s Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)-Adult, and Self-Disclosure Index (SDI). The result indicated that self-esteem - F(1,292) = 16.1...

Influence Of Alcohol Use, Religiosity And Educational Attainment On Marital Distress

ABSTRACT This study was designed to investigate the influence of alcohol use, religious orientation and educational attainment on marital distress. Three hypotheses were formulated in the course of the study and data was obtained from two hundred and fifty three (253) respondents, who were married using a set of questionnaire measure. A cross sectional design was adopted for the study and data was analyzed using a hypothesis which stated that there will be a significant contribution of ...

Emotional Labour, Psychological Contract Breach And Organizational Climate As Predictors Of Turnover Intentions

ABSTRACT  The study investigated the role of emotional labour, psychological contract breach and organisational climate in predicting turnover intentions among lecturers in private universities in south-eastern Nigeria. Five hundred and eighty-four (584) lecturers (444 males and 140 females), particpated in the study. Four instruments were used for the collection of data, which include Teacher Emotional Labour Scale (TELS), Psychological Contract Breach Scale, Organizational Climate Descrip...

Personality Triats, Number Of Childern And Gender As Predictors Of Work-Family Conflict Among Nurses

ABSTRACT This study investigated the impact of work-family conflict among nurses in Nigeria. The descriptive survey research method will be adopted for the study. A total of 200 respondents were selected and used for the study using proportionate stratify sampling technique. Questionnaires instrument on work-family conflict was developed by Carlson, Kacmar, and Williams (2000) and revalidated by Amazue (2011) were used for data collection and they include Work-family role conflict scale and ...


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