Psychology

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the psychometric questionnaire of Beck et al. (1990) personality beliefs. This tool is a 65-item self-report questionnaire to assess beliefs related to personality disorders. In the study of psychometric properties of this instrument the mean internal scale reliabilities (Cronbach's alpha) for both clinical and non-clinical populations (n=630) was 0.791 and for the clinical population (N=115) was 0.790. The mean test-retest reliability (two-week) of this instrument was 0.795. There was a good convergent validity between these tools and short form of the Coolidge Axis II Inventory. In addition, the results of structural validity showed that this tool has a suitable structural validity. This tool has good reliability and validity for both clinical and non-clinical samples.

Background of the study: As in a global village and English has been widely used in medical terminology, medical records and in professional communication, it’s quite essential to have good English ability for those people standing in the front line of healthcare, in particular, the nurses. Objective: The present study was aimed to assess the level of anxiety related to English Anxiety among GNM students. Methodology: A descriptive research design was used for the present study. A total of 200 students were selected by using Complete Enumeration sampling technique. A modified tool on Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) was used to collect data. Results: The results of the present study revealed that most of the students reported moderate English Language Anxiety especially in writing English. Further, both boys and girls had shown moderate English Language Anxiety and the level of anxiety was found to be higher among girls than boys. The level of anxiety in five components (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Grammar) was same among all the students of 1st Year, level of English Language Anxiety in Listening component was higher among girls than boys studying in 2nd year, level of English Language anxiety in reading as well as grammar component was higher among girls than boys studying in 3rd year and level of English Language anxiety in Listening component was higher among girls and level of English Language Anxiety was higher in writing component among boys studying in GNM Internship. Conclusion: Teachers should have learning activities where these students are given more guidance on how to talk or write about themselves, their family, their interests and their culture. In addition, teachers should also try to create a non-threatening, relaxed learning environment in which students can take risks and make mistakes without fear or embarrassment. In addition, teachers must make a conscious effort to ensure that these students must have the opportunity to participate in class. Key words: Anxiety, English language, FLCAS, English language anxiety.

The article focuses on the problem of the foreign language training of future specialists in different fields. The requirements of employers to young applicants for a job are analyzed. English becomes a necessary component of the professional training of future specialists and a way for developing certain skills of future specialists. The role of ESP for the development of some personal qualities, skills and professional competences is determined. The potential of certain exercises, tasks and tests is considered concerning the skills development of the future specialists in health study.

With the spread of the Corona virus worldwide, concerns about the consequences of the virus on the physical and mental health of individuals have increased widely. In addition to the problems that poses to individuals and society in terms of physical health, the virus can also have a direct or indirect effect on people's mental health. The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of this virus on the mental health of individuals during the corona virus epidemic. In this study, 550 individuals were evaluated using mental health assessment tools at different time points to investigate the effect of time in epidemic conditions on mental health.

The study explored maths attitudes of gifted and talented students in form one, two and three of Mukumu girl High School. Eight of the nine domains of the Fennema-Sherman Mathematics Attitudes Scale (MAS) were used to survey the math attitudes of two hundred girls. The domains included; attitude towards success, mother’s attitudes, father’s attitudes, anxiety and motivation in learning math. K.C.P.E and present classroom/teacher scores are contrasted MAS. The study was based on Bandura’s Social Learning Theory which emphasizes that much of learning of gifted and talented is mainly through observation and imitation. Questionnaire technique will be used to collect the data. Data collected was analyzed using SPSS with a predetermined alpha level of 0.5, and MANOVA. Results of the study may be used as a vehicle or catalyst for the implication of assisting children to enhance learning of the subject spawn discussion with counselors and others investigating the emotional and academic implications of the GT girls. The study recommends that policies be put in place to eliminate negative cultural teaching of mathematics through open-ended techniques.

This paper is deliberate the psycho study in earthquake affected area in Nepal. Earthquake is one of the fatal natural disasters we have regularly experienced. Nepal and its adjacent areas are vulnerable to very high magnitude of earthquake. On the basis of investigation it has been found that recent earthquakes had destructed many human lives and their properties in Nepal and north India. The earthquake was considered to be the main cause for avalanches, landslides, slumps, many creaks and fissures in the adjacent area of Nepal. The study endeavors to examine the nature, extent, causes and consequences of the tremor of quakes.

Teaching profession has been hit by a wave of a high teacher turnover resulting in shortage of teachers and high workload due to high pupil enrolment as a result to the introduction of Free Primary Education in Kenya. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of teacher-related factors on job satisfaction among primary school teachers in Nandi County, Kenya. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of teacher-related factors on job satisfaction among primary school teachers in Kenya. This study adopted an explanatory survey design based on the qualitative method. The study targeted all primary school teachers in Nandi North Sub-County, Nandi County, Kenya. The researcher used stratified and simple random sampling to select respondents (n = 321). The main data collection instrument was the focus group discussion for the teachers. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically and reported in narrations and quotations. Most of the respondents in the discussion group said that they enjoyed teaching as a profession because they felt good when they model young children. The teachers attributed low job satisfaction to lack of career growth. It was noted that teachers stagnated in one job group for longer than anticipated. The teachers also reported that they were overworked due to teacher shortage in their schools. For educators, this study underlines the importance of individual motivation as a source of individual job satisfaction.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that has widespread effects on individual performance and social. The purpose of this study was to compare the quality of life in patients with diabetes type 1 and non-diabetic individuals. The design of this research was ex-post facto. The sample consisted of all patients with diabetes type 1, who were members of Diabetic Association in the city of Ahvaz in 1390. The sample was selected by convenience sampling method. Among the patients who referred to the Diabetic Association, 50 type 1 diabetic patients and 50 non-diabetic relatives of clients who were matched for sex and education were selected. Then the Quality of life Questionnaire were distributed among these three groups. The data resulted from the research were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Multivariate Variance Analysis Method (MANOVA). Results indicated that there were significant difference in quality of life between two groups (p<0.001). Also there is significant difference between groups in all areas quality of life. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects patients' quality of life.

Psychology of Religion or the psychology of religion Branches of scientific research is The study deals with religion. In this paper, known to psychologists Nylsyn according to theory, Experts are also in the psychology of religion, Are mentioned. They are: William James, Sigmund Freud, Alfred Adler, Carl Jung, Gordon Allport, Erik Erickson and Abraham Maslow, The three categories of theories related to religious attitudes, we Under the titles of the functional theory, and the dimensions are a = growth. The functional theory The effects of psychological functions of religion in life and social - It has been noted To formulate theories Brook, Pargamnt, Patrick, Ellison, Valryt and Larry is pointing. Dimensional theories Attitude to different dimensions and Religious orientation discussed And in this case and Rkayl Bythalahmy theories, Ganzyvrt, Nyjzak blind, won Hvgl and Glak Are examined. In theory the stage - growth The growth process, thinking and attitude to religion is In this category, theories of Piaget, Goldman, Harman, Alkynd, Fuller Vasr we examined. Finally, conclusions are the positive effects of religion in life And according to different dimensions And development of religious thought, including aspects of joint Most theoretical approaches to the religious attitude. Researchers in the field of psychology of religion Scales for different people to religion In the religious orientation And reaching the stages of religious thought, Conclusion This article is from the other.

Sexual violence is a global problem and also a public health concern (Beidel and Turner, 2007; Gutman, Herman-Giddens and McKinney, 1993), it takes different forms, this includes rape, sexual abuse, harassment or any form of sexual exploitation, child tricking and pornography (United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), 2012). Kenya is faced with a problem of girls’ abuse because of cultural beliefs that supports the act of sexual intercourse with girls as a cure for HIV, this, however leads to unwanted pregnancy, serious mental health, gynaecological complications, high risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Children experience sexual abuse in their homes, schools, institution, workplace and within their community. Sexual violence towards children is an illegal violation of children's human right. Cases of child sexual abuse have continued to increase for many year which brings a serious focus on establishing the true scope of the problems and a genuine concern for policymakers, and professionals (Finkelhor 1986; Hall and Lloyd, 1993). Considering the legal rights a child has, it is important that any form of abuse should have serious penalties, although, there are laws towards child protection in Kenya, they are not effective. At the same time, ethical principles have supported every human being on how they are being treated in the society which now draws the attention of the government in Kenya and international organisation to support and protect children that were abused. Therefore, this report will major on the sexual abuse experienced by young girls, although young boys are also faced with sexual abuse, but on rare cases. It is written to address the prevalence which results from the cultural beliefs in Kenya; the ethical and legal issues relating to this child sexual abuse will be examined, protocol and recommendation to avoid future occurrence will also be discussed.