American Journal of Applied Psychology

Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017

  • Normalization of Psyche by Healthy Lifestyle of Various Groups of the Population

    Evgeniy Bryndin, Irina Bryndina

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 51-56
    Received: 7 July 2017
    Accepted: 20 July 2017
    Published: 15 August 2017
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    Abstract: In the conditions of the increasing information loads of consciousness of the person, stabilization of mental health of the population becomes a main objective. The World Health Organization considers that the state of health of the person for 75% his way of life and a power supply system, for 10% - heredity defines, another 10% - environmental con... Show More
  • Psychoeducation Effectiveness on Expectations About Counseling for a Mental Illness Among the Youth: A Case Study of Teacher-Trainees in Kenya

    Eunice Jemalel Nyavanga, Ivy Mmbone Chebet, Mourice Barasa Wafula, David Musyimi Ndetei

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 57-63
    Received: 10 June 2017
    Accepted: 20 June 2017
    Published: 21 September 2017
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    Abstract: Expectations are subjectively held statements that represent an individual’s estimate of likelihood that an event will occur. Several researches has explored on expectations about counseling in various populations globally related to a number of situations. This study aims to determine effectiveness of psychoducation on expectations about counselin... Show More
  • Organizational Commitment, Occupational Stress, and Core Self-Evaluation as Predictors of Workplace Deviance

    Emenike Samuel Ugwu, Chiedozie Okechukwu Okafor

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 64-70
    Received: 4 February 2017
    Accepted: 17 February 2017
    Published: 18 October 2017
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    Abstract: The study investigated organizational commitment, occupational stress, and core self-evaluation as predictors of workplace deviance in the Nigerian civil service. Two hundred and eighty four (284) adults drawn from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka campus participated in the study. Questionnaires were used to elicit information from the participant... Show More
  • Recovery Orientation Among Individuals with Serious Mental Illness

    Aaron Fernandez, Kit-Aun Tan, Ruziana Masiran

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 71-74
    Received: 17 April 2017
    Accepted: 27 April 2017
    Published: 18 October 2017
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    Abstract: In the present study, we examined differences between individuals with schizophrenia and individuals with neuroses in a suburban clinical sample with respect to recovery orientation. A sample of 100 psychiatric patients from one public hospital in Selangor, Malaysia participated in this study. Participants’ recovery orientation was assessed by the ... Show More
  • A Mediating Role of Relational Psychological Contract on the Relationship Between Work Place Spirituality and Employee Turnover Intention in Nigeria Banks

    Oyekunle Oyelakin, Agu Godswill Agu

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 75-82
    Received: 3 June 2017
    Accepted: 28 June 2017
    Published: 18 October 2017
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    Abstract: The study examined the effect of workplace spirituality (meaningful work, inner life and community) on employee turnover intention in Nigeria banks mediated by relational psychological contract. Data were collected from a sample of 357 employees in 21 Deposit Money Banks located in Kaduna State. Structural Equation Model was used to explore the eff... Show More
  • Left Hemineglect After Ischemic Stroke to the Left Brain Hemisphere: A Case Study

    Malkhaz Makashvili, Salome Nikoleishvili

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 83-87
    Received: 25 December 2016
    Accepted: 5 January 2017
    Published: 18 October 2017
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    Abstract: Patient, male, 67, was diagnosed as having ischemic degenerative changes in the fronto-parietal cortical area of the left hemisphere due to the occlusion of the middle cerebral artery. Clinical picture was characterized by right-sided hemiparesis in the upper right shoulder and relative weakness in the right leg, as well as motor aphasia. Patient w... Show More