Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2016

  • Factorial Composition of the Self-efficacy in the Sociocultural Sphere Scale in College Freshmen

    Yunuen Rangel, Jesus E. Peinado, Ramon Lugo, Francisco J. Flores

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2016
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: 15 November 2015
    Accepted: 03 December 2015
    Published: 25 December 2015
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    Abstract: The present study aims to investigate whether the psychometric results proposed by [1] for the Self-efficacy in the Sociocultural Sphere Scale replicate. The total sample was of 1545 subjects; 616 women and 929 men, first year students in the degrees offered at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, with an mean age of 18.21 years (SD = 0.73). The... Show More
  • Perceptual Experience and Auditory Inclination of Music According to the Sexuality

    Shveata Misra, Ina Shastri

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2016
    Pages: 7-11
    Received: 25 November 2015
    Accepted: 23 December 2015
    Published: 11 January 2016
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    Abstract: Music has evolved as a powerful medium in past few years. Not just to communicate your thoughts and feelings but also with many aspects that could be termed as mysterious nature of music unrevealed. In today’s mundane life the impression of music on one’s personality behaviour is so impactful that this perceptual cognitive adherence of music could ... Show More
  • European Multiculturalism: Between Unity and Exclusion

    Erhan Tecim, Müserref Yardim

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2016
    Pages: 12-19
    Received: 11 January 2016
    Accepted: 23 January 2016
    Published: 01 February 2016
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    Abstract: This study addresses the immigrant issues in European countries. It attempts to mostly evaluate the developed European countries. After the world wars, the need for labor force emerged in developed European countries. Those countries demanded a high amount of qualified labor force from Turkey and other Muslim countries through agreements signed. De... Show More
  • The Relationship Between Total Compensation and Employee Performance in the Insurance Industry, Case of Mayfair Insurance Company Limited

    Christopher Muthusi Nzyoka, Bulah Hannah Orwa

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2016
    Pages: 20-36
    Received: 05 January 2016
    Accepted: 18 January 2016
    Published: 19 February 2016
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    Abstract: Today’s organizations are operating in a dynamic and highly competitive environment which requires constant adjustment of competitive strategies to remain relevant. Total compensation is one of the ways an organization can built a competitive strategy for attracting, retaining suitable employees as well as maintaining peak performance. Mayfair Insu... Show More
  • Service with a Smile: Roles of Emotional Intelligence and Affectivity on the Use of Emotional Labour Strategies Among Bank Employees

    Anthony G. Balogun, Shyngle K. Balogun, Bamikole E. Agesin

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2016
    Pages: 37-44
    Received: 05 January 2016
    Accepted: 15 January 2016
    Published: 23 February 2016
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine whether emotional intelligence and affectivity will predict the use of emotional labour strategies among bank employees in Nigeria, who are presently facing higher emotional demands. This study was a cross-sectional survey study, in which 277 (males = 126; females = 151) bank employees were selected from bra... Show More