American Journal of Applied Psychology

Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014

  • A Study of Adjustment and Emotional Intelligence of University Coaches in India

    Mandeep Singh Nathial

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 122-126
    Received: 11 September 2014
    Accepted: 05 October 2014
    Published: 30 October 2014
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    Abstract: The purpose of the study was to examine the differences between state and central university coaches of India in their level of adjustment and emotional Intelligence. A random sample was selected from 42 different state and central recognized universities of India from different states. Two hypotheses for the study include ( 1) There is no signific... Show More
  • Comparing Psychological Playfulness between the Visually Impaired and the Sighted Students in Iran

    Mozhgan Jahanbakhsh, Amir Ghamarani

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 127-130
    Received: 16 June 2014
    Accepted: 28 August 2014
    Published: 10 November 2014
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    Abstract: This research was aimed at comparing psychological playfulness between the visually impaired and their sighted counterparts. This study was performed using comparative-causative method,and the statistical population included all 14-18-year-old visually impaired and sighted male and female students in Isfahan, Iran. A total of 40 visually impaired a... Show More
  • Effects of Marked Routes in You-are-Here Maps on Navigation Performance and Cognitive Mapping

    Sarah Lukas, Victor Mittelstaedt, Gabriel Olaru, Cedric Sachser, Julia Seibold, Anke Huckauf

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 131-137
    Received: 09 September 2014
    Accepted: 13 November 2014
    Published: 17 November 2014
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    Abstract: A You-are-here map (YAH map) is a popular way to guide way-searchers (i.e. a person who is navigating in a more or less unknown area to a specific goal) through a designated area. With current technologies, information such as the current position and the optimal route to a chosen destination can be provided easily by marking the route in a map. In... Show More
  • Body Integrity Identity Disorder and Gender Dysphoria: A Pilot Study to Investigate Similarities and Differences

    Antonia Ostgathe, Thomas Schnell, Erich Kasten

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 138-143
    Received: 23 October 2014
    Accepted: 31 October 2014
    Published: 17 November 2014
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    Abstract: Objective: Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID) describes a phenomenon in which physically healthy people feel the constant desire for an impairment of their body. M. First [4] suggested to classify BIID as an identity disorder. The other main disorder in this respect is Gender Dysphoria. In this paper these phenomena are compared. Method: A que... Show More
  • Impact of Organisational Preferential Treatment and Employees’ Preference For Merit on Job Involvement of Civil Servants in Ekiti State

    Ogunleye, Adedeji Julius, Osagu, Judith Chineye, Oluwajuyitan, Femi Raphael

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 144-150
    Received: 09 November 2014
    Accepted: 13 November 2014
    Published: 17 November 2014
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    Abstract: The study examined the impact of organisational preferential treatment and employees’ preference for merit on job involvement of workers in Ekiti State Civil Service. Two hundred (200) participants drawn from the Ekiti State Civil Service responded to three instruments used in this study. A total of five hypotheses were tested using Pearson’s Prod... Show More
  • Effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavioural Group Counselling for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Orphan Children Found in Kechene Children’s Home

    Shimelis Keno Tulu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 151-158
    Received: 07 November 2014
    Accepted: 12 November 2014
    Published: 21 November 2014
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    Abstract: In this study, a non-equivalent control group pre and post-tests of quasi-experimental research design was employed. The study was examined the effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavioral Group Counseling for posttraumatic stress disorder in orphan children of Kechene Children’s Home found in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Using the inclusion criteria, 60... Show More
  • The Structure of Personality Constructs among Police Officers from Special Force KFOR

    Piotr Próchniak

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 159-165
    Received: 14 November 2014
    Accepted: 21 November 2014
    Published: 24 November 2014
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    Abstract: A group of Police Officers from Special Force KFOR (Kosovo Force) who were the participants of a training preparing them for the peace mission in Kosovo took part in this study. The group consisted of 163 police officers, male only (M=32.5; SD=5.2). Among the participants were antiterrorists, pyrotechnics and detectives. Police officers completed s... Show More
  • Comparison of Ego Strength between Addicted and Non Addicted People from Karaj and Tehran Cities of Iran

    Zynab Rezaei Behbahani, Ali Reza Kakavand

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 166-168
    Received: 04 September 2014
    Accepted: 16 September 2014
    Published: 30 October 2014
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    Abstract: A healthy ego-strength is connected to a healthy self-concept, one that is flexible, thus can look at a situation and see outcome of it, understand the difference between wants and needs, and practices acceptance to distinguish between what can and cannot be changed, to respond accordingly. The aim of this research was to compare the ego strength o... Show More