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ORAL ABSTRACTS
ORAL ABSTRACTS
Alexei Harauzov, 153
Alfiya Sultanova, 210
Algimantas Svegzda, 28
Ali Fathi-Ashtiani, 461
Ali Kasaiyan, 300
Ali Kimiaee, 314, 677
Ali Nasery, 682, 701, 727
Ali Nasery Mohammadabadi, 682, 701
Alina Rusu, 553
Alireza Abedin, 45
Alireza Homayouni, 298, 360
Alireza Moradi, 107
Alma Gloria Vallejo Casarìn, 479
Amanda Lucas, 211
Amin Koraei, 442
Amir Golbandihaghighat, 124
Amir Rezaie, 238
Amir Samavati Pirouz, 334, 500
Amy Aggleton, 751
Ana Carolina Barros Silva, 568
Ana Fritzhand, 228
Ana Gomes, 253
Ana Grilo, 253
Ana Hernandez, 515
Ana María Ruiz-Ruano García, 587
Ana Paula Moniz Freire, 555
Ana Pflug, 22, 23
Ana Salgado, 241, 283
Ana Shafft, 248
Anatoly Krichevets, 376
Anatstasia Gorbunova, 663
Anca Alba, 305
Anca Ialomiteanu, 669
Andrea Ortega, 281
Andreas Frey, 509
Andreas Müller, 145
Andreas Wismeijer, 452
Andrei C. Miu, 121
Andreu Vilgil-Colet, 510
Andrew P. Allen, 26
Andria Christodoulou, 344
Andrzej Sekowski, 244
Andy McKinlay, 419, 593
Andy P. Smith, 26
Anett Rambau, 693
Angel M. Fidalgo, 515
Angela Berrío Beltrán, 659
Angela Riccio, 308
Angela Scholes, 492
Angelika Kufleitner, 320
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A. Reum Kim, 447
A. Nuray Karanci, 74, 75, 105, 106,513
A. Tamer Aker, 74, 75, 105, 106, 513
A. Kadir Özer, 141
Aaron Fernandez del Olmo, 654
Aart Franken, 222
Abbas Pourshahbaz, 44, 576, 598
Abbas Rahiminezhad, 514
Abdolhakim Tirgari, 45
Aboulghasem Nouri, 410, 685, 686, 687, 701, 727, 728,
772, 754
Achim Preuss, 297, 660, 661
Adelinda Candeias, 135
Adrián Montesano, 95
Adriana Vera Carrillo, 139
Afkham Daneshfar, 651
Afsane Safe, 126
Afsaneh Abdollahi, 446
Agnieszka Sorokowska, 208
Ahmad Abdi, 107
Ahmad Abedi, 410
Ahmet Akın, 454, 738
Ahmet Uysal, 349
Alan Lawton, 745
Alan Porter, 239
Alberto Costa, 308
Alejandro Iborra, 168
Aleksander Veraksa, 648
Aleksandra Cisłak, 594
Aleksandra Gorovaya, 648
Aleksandra Huic, 102, 609
Aleksey Gusev, 508
Aleš Neusar, 330
Alessandra de Coro, 84
Alessandra Falco, 726, 735, 769
Alessandro De Carlo, 726, 769
Alessia Rodi, 270
Alev Yalcinkaya, 411
Alex Stedmon, 444
Alexander Katkov, 495
Alexander Robitzsch, 438
Alexandra Marques Pinto, 236, 237
Alexandre Castro-Caldas, 41, 42
Alexandros Apostolakis, 665
Alexandros Lordos, 59
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ORAL ABSTRACTS
Angelo Cangelosi, 143
Anise M. S. Wu, 98
Anja Köhler, 693
Anke Franz, 342
Anke Karl, 72
Anke Reints, 655
Ann Jacoby, 343
Anna Felnhofer, 77, 451, 505
Anna Kuznetsova, 336
Anna Paszkowska-Rogacz, 184
Anna Stukalina, 644
Anna Trejnowska, 456
Annalisa Guarini, 389
Annamaria Di Sipio, 769
Anne Graham, 43
Anne Pignault, 759
Annette Hohenberger, 433
Annie Tse-Mei Shu, 249
Anthony Heath, 553
Anthony Naidoo, 163
Antonella Brighi, 389
Antonia Larrain, 285
Antonio Capafons, 89
Antonio González, 267
Antonio Maña, 223
António Marques, 42
Antonio Muñoz-Gallego, 223
Antonio Muñoz-Hoyos, 223
Antonio Narzisi, 356, 370
Arcady Putilov, 486
Arezoo Behzadbehbahani, 313
Arkun Tatar, 469, 520
Armando Oliveira, 144
Armin Pircher Verdorfer, 718
Arnd Timmermann, 703
Arnold Groh, 324, 507
Arnold Picot, 306
Artemisa Rocha Dores, 41, 42
Arzu Araz, 466
Arzu Aydin, 466
Arzu Gül, 199
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Asghar Dadkhah, 108, 440, 529
Asghar Jafari, 263, 732
Ashley Hall, 670
Asieh Anari, 49
Aslı Goncu, 702, 721
Aslı Sarıkardaşoğlu, 209
Aslı Yalçın, 771
Asli Aslan, 27
Asli Aydin Ozdemir, 220
Asli T. Akdas Mitrani, 502
Asmah B M. Nor, 387
Asmawati Desa, 387
Assis Kamu, 361
Astrid Podsiadlowski, 719
Astrid Schuetz, 278
Atsuko Kanai, 739
Atsuko Morikawa, 498
Aukse Endriulaitiene, 671
Aura Nidia Herrera Rojas, 262
Ayda Buyuksahin Sunal, 679
Ayda Eris, 747
Aydin Bal, 535
Ayfer Dost-Gözkan, 217
Ayhan Koç, 422
Ayse Akcelik, 707
Ayşe G. Koyuncu, 171
Ayten Zara, 48
Azadeh Askari, 682, 701, 727
Azam Heshmati, 412
Azra Zebardast, 570
B
Å
Babak Bahadori, 363
Baban Adriana, 723
Bagus Riyono, 371
Bahar Esin Ergin, 47, 611
Bahar Köse, 54
Bahareh Rahimifar Tehrani, 514
Bahman Kord Tamini, 21
Banu Cangöz, 113
Åsa Hammar, 67
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ORAL ABSTRACTS
Banu Yılmaz, 231
Baptiste Barbot, 134
Barbara Barbieri, 729
Barbara Dritschel, 626
Barbara Gonzalez, 355
Barbara Juen, 87
Barbara Olivan Blazquez, 282
Barış Emre Günemre, 60
Basak Alpas Elbek, 58
Basak Kacar Khamush, 187
Basak Yucel, 81
Başar Demir, 345
Beatrice Ligorio, 319
Belgin Ayvaşık, 146
Belmira Bueno, 399
Bengi Öner Özkan, 578, 641
Bernard P. H. Wong, 245
Bernard Sabbe, 56
Bernardo Castro, 549
Bernhardt Fink, 208
Berrin Özlem Otyakmaz, 415
Bert Olivier, 375
Bert Steenbergen, 144
Bettina Piko, 338
Bettina Seilinger, 696
Betül Öz, 611
Bilge Ataca, 312
Bilge Yalcindag, 639
Biljana Blazevska-Stoilkovska, 246
Biljana Pejic, 22
Bill Faw, 118
Birgit Bukasa, 675
Birgit Leyendecker, 220
Birgit Spinath, 325
Birgit Stetina, 451
Birgit U. Stetina, 77, 91, 448
Birgitt Röttger-Rössler, 193
Birgül Haznedaroğlu, 141, 142
Birsen Sladky, 87
Birute Pociute, 170,321
Blanca Moll, 281
Bo Young Choi, 447
Bochand Laure, 101, 103
Bojana Bodroža, 631, 636
Bojana Skorc, 22
Boris B. Velichkovsky, 405
Boris Bratus, 377
Braet Caroline, 517
Brangier Eric, 691, 760
Bugra Ozutemiz, 747
Bulent Turan, 596, 597
Burcu Güler, 762
Burçak Aktürk, 422
Burçin Ünlü, 191
C
Callens Justine, 517
Camelia Crisan, 692
Camillo Regalia, 608
Cam-Loi Huynh, 369
Campbell Anna, 265, 293
Canan Büyükaşık Çolak, 63
Canan Coskan, 641, 695, 747
Canan Coşkan, 146
Canan Muter Sengul, 573
Candan Ertubey, 326
Cansın Özgör, 432
Carina Guimarães, 241, 283
Carina McCormick, 260
Carl H. D. Steinmetz, 46
Carlo Caltagirone, 308
Carlo De Lillo, 30
Carlo Tramontano, 346, 712
Carlos Neri, 269
Carly Reid, 219
Carme Angel, 281
Carmen Fernandez, 128
Carmen Ferrandiz, 310
Carmen Leontina Ojeda Ocampo Moré, 563
Carmen Montecinos, 698
Carmen Tabernero, 201, 610
Carolina Gaitan-Sierra, 296
Carolina Marin, 168
Caroline Bonnes, 76
Carrie Bredow, 609
Castel Davy, 766
Catherine Bolman, 628
Catherine McBride-Chang, 225
Catherine S. Tang, 98
Cecilia Peñacoba, 467
Cem Şafak Çukur, 114
Chaehan So, 720
Chang Szu-Chia, 544
Charlie Lewis, 211
Charpentier Anne, 103
Chia-Chi Wang, 137
Chiara Pasetto, 491
Chien-Chih Kuo, 710
Chien-Tao Li, 488
Chiharu Sakamoto, 498
Chih-Ling Cheng, 137
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ORAL ABSTRACTS
Ching-Hua Mao, 172
Ching-Wen Wang, 129, 488
Chris Armitage, 341
Chris McVittie, 419, 593
Christian Fazekas, 363
Christian Jones, 643
Christina Athanasiades, 176
Christine Choirat, 154
Christine Dancey, 235
Christine M. Wickens, 669
Christine Smith, 581
Christine Unterrainer, 718
Christoph Eich, 703
Christophe Demarque, 569
Christopher Stones, 571
Chua Bee Seok, 361
Cigdem Kagitcibasi, 398
Cihan Serhat Kart, 171
Cinara Nuroglu, 413
Cirila Peklaj, 429
Clare Cassidy, 626
Clare Flach, 206
Clare Roberts, 219
Claudia Carvalho, 89
Cláudia Martins, 41
Claudia Vanni, 178
Claudio Barbaranelli, 346, 712
Claus Bundesen, 33
Claus Vögele, 342
Constantinos Christodoulou, 335
Cosnefroy Olivier, 715
Costalat-Founeau Anne-Marie, 174
Cristina Anguiano-Carrasco, 510, 524
Cristina Stefanile, 590
Daniela De Santis, 364, 403
Daniela Gioffrè, 84
Daniela Gundert, 748, 749
Daniela M. Pfabigan, 31, 38, 71
Daniela Vercellino, 692
Daniele Zucca, 274
Danijela Petrovic, 183, 395
Dannii Yeung, 401
Danute Gailiene, 80
Daphne Kaklamanou, 341
David Aguado, 462
David Baldwin, 72
David L. Wiesenthal, 670
David Newsdon, 32
David Winter, 50
Davide Cammisuli, 68
Dean Wilkinson, 161
Delia Stefenel, 190
Delphine Rommel, 115
Denise Trento De Souza, 399
Denisse Manrique Millones, 215
Deniz Atalay-Ata, 427
Deniz Aydemir-Döke, 302
Deniz Yılmaz Sarı, 422
Derek Isaacowitz, 404
Derya Hasta, 613
Despina-Maria Kefalidou, 689
Diana Fernández Zalazar, 269
Diana Rieger, 634
Diana V. Jiménez Cervantes, 543
Diane Sunar, 227, 312
Dicle Çapan, 435
Didem Rodoplu Şahin, 714, 734
Dieta Kuchenbrandt, 586, 624
Dietrich Albert, 295
Dilani Perera-Diltz, 187
Dilek Sarıtaş, 52, 511
Dilek Zamantili Nayir, 707
Dinkar Sharma, 79
Dirk Deboutte, 56
Dmitry Lyusin, 573
Doba Karyn, 103
Dolores Albarracin, 632
Dolores Marin, 467
Donna Schultheiss, 187
Dooodson James, 599
Dora Dodig, 102
Dora Redruello, 545
Dorin Nastas, 301
Doris Lewalter, 279
Dorothea Klinck, 473
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Çiğdem İş Güzel, 658
Çiğdem Özkara, 343
D
Damiano Girardi, 735
Dan Stanescu, 697
Dana Fajmonova, 476
Daniel Hernández, 127
Daniel Mari Ripa, 420
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ORAL ABSTRACTS
Dorothy Begg, 667
Doruk Uysal Irak, 713
Douglas L. Nelson, 439
Dragos Iliescu, 692
Drexler Arthur, 175, 288
Droit-Volet Sylvie, 29
Druart Celina, 517
Dudu Taslak, 613
Durand-Delvigne Annick, 766
Duygu Cantekin, 233
Duygu Dinçer, 114
Duygu Kuzu, 50
DžEnana Husremović, 757
Elif Alkan, 34
Elif Emir, 302
Elif Tanil, 413
Elisa Pizzonia, 308
Elisabeth Lamplmayr, 31, 38, 71
Elisavet Ioannidis, 665
Elizabeth Attree, 235
Elizabeth Schoenfeld, 609
Ellen De Loore, 56
Ellen Hartmann, 516
Eloise Longo, 672
Elsie Yan, 333
Elvan Melek Ertürk, 550, 618
Emel Kromer, 141, 142
Emi Zulaifah, 540
Emine Göçet Tekin, 518, 605
Emine Tuna Özgüle, 384
Emmeline Froede, 50
Emre Durak, 367
Enric Vilaplana, 281
Enrique Gracia Fuster, 420
Ergün Özgür, 714, 734
Eric Pezet, 759
Eric Wallace, 187
Esmaiel Soltani, 445
Esperança Ribeiro, 258
Esra Atilla Bal, 730
Esra Kısacık, 25
Esra Mungan, 227
Esther Cuadrado, 201, 610
Esther Flaquer, 281
Eugenia Marín, 426
Eugenius Savotin, 489
Eva Fountoulaki, 272
Eva Rozehnalová, 476, 704
Evaldas Kazlauskas, 321
Evı Avdelıdou, 53
Evrim Gülbetekin, 36
Eylem Simsek, 680, 681
Ezequiel Fernandez Castelao, 703
Ezgi Besikci, 612
E
E. Meltem Çam, 734
Ebru Helin Yaban, 465
Ebru Salcioglu, 96
Ebru Taysi, 621
Ece Yetişen, 758
Ed Cairns, 585
Edgardo D. Etchezahar, 565, 584
Edie Cruise, 519
Edite Queiroz, 449
Eduard Galazhinskyi, 379
Eduardo Cunha, 417
Eduin Cáceres Ortiz, 69
Efe Çınar, 762
Efrosyni Motti Stefanidi, 53, 99
Egita Gritane, 647
Ekaterina Morozova, 744
Ekaterina Strizhova, 508
Ekin Eremsoy, 141, 142
Ekin Özkök Kayhan, 251
Ekrem Düzen, 110
Elahe Ranjbar, 570
Elaheh Ahmadi, 742
Elaine Rabelo Neiva, 743, 753
Elçin Gündoğdu-Aktürk, 602
Elçin Sakmar, 450
Elena Breus, 600
Elena Briones, 201, 610
Elena Mandrikova, 521
Elena Tanti Burlo', 274
Elham Pazhakh, 728
Elias Kourkoutas, 272
F
Fahimeh Arabiyan, 538
Fahimeh Zare, 21
Fakhrossadat Ghoreyshi Rad, 475
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ORAL ABSTRACTS
Falih Koksal, 20
Fanglin Liu, 221
Fanny Poujol, 759
Farah Afshari, 441
Fariba Yazdkhasti, 412
Farzaneh Ranjbar Noshahry, 218
Fateme Moin al-ghorabaiee, 159
Fatemeh Forozesh Yekta, 353
Fatemeh Rahmatian, 400
Fatemeh Zargar, 737
Fatih Bayraktar, 382, 383
Fatih Yıldızhan, 432
Fatma Cansu Pala, 211
Fatma Celik, 386
Fatma Dilek Tel, 518
Fatma Yasin, 679
Fauziah Ibrahim, 387
Fedela Feldia Loperfido, 268
Ferdinand Garoff, 51
Ferhat Jak Icoz, 48
Feride Ozlem Elagoz, 367
Ferlis Bahari, 361
Fernanda Martins, 240
Fernando Barbosa, 41
Fidan Gasimova, 438
Figen Akça, 614
Filiz Coskun, 317
Florian Kaiser, 575
Francesco Pace, 364, 403
Francisco Labrador Encinas, 69
Francisco Liñan Alcalde, 768
Francisco Sanchez-Marin, 531
Franck Zenasni, 573
Franco Taggi, 672
Franjo Prot, 657
Frank Zinn, 748, 749
Frans Feron, 56
Franziska Matzer, 363
Frederik A. Graf, 257
Freude Gabriele, 402
Friederike Eyssel, 586, 624
Friedrich Müller, 528
Frishta M-Hasan, 83
Frotier De La Messelière Aurélie, 103
Fusun Cuhadaroglu Cetin, 62
G
G. Alan Marlatt, 100
Galina Gorskaya, 652
Galina Hrabrova, 339
Gamze Yilmaz, 317
Gandolphe Marie-charlotte, 101
Gary Bente, 627, 633, 634
Gavin F. Revie, 143
Gaye Saltukoğlu, 469, 520
Gençöz Tülin, 511
Geoffry Binder, 318
Georg Romer, 88
George Chen, 708
George Sandamas, 32
Georgia Panayiotou, 85
Georgiana-Virginia Bonea, 537
Georgiy Korobeynikov, 649
Georgy Druzhinin, 522
Gerald Farrell, 688
Gerhold Lars, 493, 499
Germain-Mondon Véronique, 431
Gh Reza Chalabianloo, 82
Ghamar Zarrinkolah, 359
Ghazale Samaie, 464
Gholam Hossein Javanmard, 276
Gholamreza Minakhany, 21
Gholamreza Rajabi, 441, 442
Ghoncheh Raheb, 538
Gian Marco Sardi, 668, 674
Giancarlo Tanucci, 229
Gianvito D'Aprile, 319
Gina Stoduto, 669
Giovanna Spinozzi, 30
Giovanni Augusto Carlesimo, 308
Giray Berberoğlu, 658
Giuseppe Giustino, 30
Giuseppe Moro, 755
Giuseppina Castriciano, 289
Gizem Arikan, 72
Gizem Hülür, 438
Gizem Sarıgül, 302
Glória Franco, 135, 396
Gloria Soto, 310
Gokce Comert, 413
Golrasteh Kholasehzadeh, 397
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ORAL ABSTRACTS
Gonca Soygut, 483
Gonca Soygüt, 483, 485
González-Castro Jose Luis, 534
Goran Opačić, 631, 636
Goran Sporiš, 657
Gorkan Ahmetoglu, 457
Gökçe Ergün, 482
Gökçen Erder, 408
Gökhan Malkoç, 141
Göklem Tekdemir Yurtdaş, 606
Graham Stead, 185, 187, 188
Grazia Cappellucci, 84
Gregor Kappler, 526
Grete Bratberg, 97
Gudula Ritz-Schulte, 180
Guillem Feixas, 95
Gul Nalan Kaya, 398, 421
Gulcer Aydin, 747
Gulfer Aydogan, 695, 747
Gulsen Erden, 58
Gulsen Kumru, 20
Gülçilem Şahin, 614
Gülçim Bilim, 231
Gülen Sarial Abi, 123, 152
Gülsen Erden, 65, 214, 251
Haruna Miyamoto-Borg, 213
Hasan Atak, 614
Hasan Khalaji, 651
Hasan Şahintürk, 469
Hassan Gorjian Mehlabani, 677
Hassan Yaghoubi, 45, 255
Hatem Öcel, 561
Hauke R. Heekeren, 34
Havva Ozyurtlu, 413
Hayes Alan, 599
Hazal Çelik, 435
Helen Lee Lin, 640
Helen McNally, 250
Helena Matute, 122
Helene Fung, 404
Helmke Andreas, 254
Herminia Beatriz Segura Celis Ochoa, 479
Hitoshi Takahashi, 498
Hivren Ozkol, 74, 75, 105, 106
Hojjat A. Farahani, 464, 514
Hoseein Zare, 470
Hosein Samavatian, 686, 687
Hossein Kareshki, 512
Hossein Molavi, 412, 685, 728
Hossein Samavatian, 728
Hossein Samavatyan, 754
Hossein Shareh, 92, 445, 678
Hossein Shokrkon, 750
Hsiao-Chi Ho, 137
Hsui-Lan Tien, 196
Hui-Tzu Chang, 391
Huseyin Cakal, 550, 553, 554
Hutt Ailidh, 455
Hürol Fişiloğlu, 450
H
H. Belgin Ayvaşık, 70, 747
H. Billur Çakırer, 281
H. Canan Sumer, 695, 702, 721, 733, 756
H. Canan Sümer, 146, 747
H. Ulas Ozcan, 480, 711
Habibollah Ghassemzadeh, 140
Hacer Soysal, 193
Haci-Halil Uslucan, 193
Hale Bolak Boratav, 312
Halimah Abdul Manaf, 745
Hallum Suhair, 278
Hamed Vaseghi, 397
Hamidreza Aghamohammadiam Sharbaf, 314
Hamidreza Oreyzi, 682, 686, 687, 727
Hamzeh Dodeen, 234
Hancart Sabine, 101
Hanife Guducu, 43
Hans Werner Bierhoff, 623
Hans-George. Geissler, 28
Hans-Werner Wahl, 406
Harald Støren, 414
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Ibrahim Senay, 632
I-Ching Lee, 638
Ieva Povilaitiene, 80
Ieva Urbanaviciute, 189
Iker Puente, 120
Ilias Bisbinas, 665
Iliescu Dragos, 423
Ilkay Savcı, 171
Ilke Inceoglu, 676, 761
Ilse Kryspin-Exner, 77, 91, 451, 505
Ilya Garber, 368, 374
Inês Direito, 436
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ORAL ABSTRACTS
Jan Mareš, 330
Jan Piek, 219
Jane Clarbour, 490
Janet Mantler, 713
Janez Justin, 243
Jaqueline Herrera Villa, 479
Jaroslav Štěrba, 354
Javier Carmona, 467
Jean Louis Tavani, 573
Jean-Louis Nandrino, 115
Jean-Marie Burkhardt, 151
Jeannin Rozemarijn, 216
Jeff Gavin, 599
Jeffrey Sherman, 630
Jennifer Boldero, 318
Jennifer Butters, 669
Jenny Klein, 749
Jenny Quinn, 226
Jens K. Apel, 143
Jeremy Goslin, 143
Jesùs Rafael Osorno Munguia, 479
Ji Hee Lee, 177
Jim van Os, 56
Jiri Mudrak, 650, 653
Joachim Funke, 147, 148
Joan Miquel Soldevilla, 50, 95
Joana Miranda, 532
Joanne Persson, 626
Jochen Kuhn, 145
Joey Buitendach, 763
John Antonakis, 459
John G. Adair, 369
John Rauthmann, 460, 635, 700
Joiner Richard, 599
Jolita Jonyniene, 277
Jorge A. Biglieri, 565, 584
Jorge López Puga, 472, 504
Jose Juan Vazquez, 168
Jose M. Reales, 332
José Mª Peiró, 731
Jose Manuel Hernandez, 462
Jose Maria Ruiz-Vargas, 426
José Miguez, 709
José Pedro Trindade, 242
José Tomás da Silva, 186
Josefa Hasibeder, 696
Joseph Paxton, 158
Joshua Greene, 158
Joyce M. G. Vromen, 109
Juan Angel Martinez, 322
Juan Antonio Moriano Leon, 768
Inez Myin-Germeys, 56
Inga Skreitule-Pikše, 61
Inga Specht, 279
Inna Akopova, 566
Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim, 536
Ioanna Mete, 85
Ion Yarritu, 122
Iraj Soltani, 754
Irene Gregoriou, 344
Irina Bransteter, 187
Irina Ivanova, 210
Isabel Catarina Martins, 144, 258
Isabel Guibourg, 281
Isabel Herrera Sanchez, 654
Isabel Leal, 90, 331
Isabel Martinez, 519
Isabel Pascual, 168
Isabela de Melo Mussi, 690
Isabella Heuser, 34
Isıl Karatuna, 705
Ismail Bahari, 387
Ivan Sanchez, 462
Ivana Jugovic, 609
Ivana Petrovic, 329, 770
Ivars Austers, 647
Ivo Noci, 178
Izaute Marie, 431
Izzak Rahimian, 181
İ
İlkiz Altınoğlu Dikmeer, 65
İlknur Özalp Türetgen, 477, 758
J
J. Bryan Conrad, 187
Jac Brown, 548
Jacopo Grisolaghi, 590
Jafar Hassani, 39
Jaime Branco, 355
Jalal Younesi, 156
Jalil Fathabadi, 45, 348
Jamshid Jarareh, 93, 94
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ORAL ABSTRACTS
Juan García García, 504
Juan Herrero Olaizola, 420
Juana Gómez Benito, 659
Juanjo Martín Noguera, 420
Judith Daniels, 88
Julia Kneer, 627, 633, 634
Julia Mayas, 332
Juliana Neves Santos, 743
Julius Kuhl, 180, 489
Justin Lavner, 595
Justin Perry, 188
Kristi Kõiv, 558
Kristína Tóthová, 354
Kristina Zardeckaite-Matulaitiene, 671
Krunoslav Matesic, 662
Ksenija Bosnar, 657
Kuen-Meau Chen, 129
Kuhmann Werner, 247
Kuo Shih-Hsien, 544
Kwok Kiu Lau, 245
L
Laaya Bashash, 358
Labunskaya Vera, 625
Lailawati Madlan, 361
Laima Bulotaite, 170
Lalitha Chamakalayil, 286
Laura Carstensen, 596, 597
Laura Caulfield, 161, 501
Laura Dal Corso, 729, 735, 769
Laura Milani, 642
Laura Ponce, 332
Laura Seibokaite, 671
Laurentiu Maricutoıu, 692
Leandro Almeida, 310
Lehenbauer Mario, 57, 365, 392
Leila Azizi, 353
Leila Karimi, 527, 688
Leila Leila Solbsayyadi, 276
Leman Pınar Tosun, 601, 603, 618
Lemoine Claude, 766
Lena Frischlich, 633
Lene Arnett Jensen, 217
Lenske Gerlinde, 254
Leo Ungar, 158
Leon van Niekerk, 656
Leonel Garcia-Marques, 629, 630
Leonor Almeida, 133
Leonor Cantera, 543
Leonor Maria Canteras Espinosa, 563
Les Baillie, 444
Lesia Korobeynikov, 649
Leslie Shaw, 260
Levent Şenyüz, 25
Liberato Camilleri, 274
Li-Ching Lin, 188
Lilian Velasco, 467
K
K. Oya Paker, 203
Kader Deniz Sarlak, 468
Kadir Özer, 142
Kahraman Kıral, 27
Kam-Fung ChowYeung, 245
Karen Goodall, 455, 456
Karineh Tahmassian, 49
Karla Correia, 236, 237
Karla Van Leeuwen, 215
Kartini Abd Ghani, 437
Katarzyna Byrka, 575
Katauoon Khoshabi, 273
Kate Reader, 293
Katerina Pouliasi, 117
Katharina Lochner, 297, 660, 661
Katharina Weitkamp, 88
Kathy Carnelley, 72
Katja Senica, 740
Keelan Quinn, 187, 188
Kehr Hugo, 716
Kelly Martincin, 188
Kenji ishikura, 108
Kerry J Kennedy, 494
Kerstin Schütte, 292
Kevin K H Chung, 225
Kimberly Belmonte, 547
Kirk Chang, 710
Kirtana Tanaku, 217
Klotz Achim, 155
Koellinger Philipp, 306
Konstantinos Papachristopoulos, 683
Kostas Fanti, 59
Kothgassner Oswald D., 365
9
ORAL ABSTRACTS
Liliana de Sousa, 41, 42
Liliana Pereira, 449
Liliane Rioux, 759
Lilijana Šprah, 116
Liliya Korallo, 271
Lina Fortes-Ferreira, 731
Linda Munka, 188
Lisa Donohue, 688
Lisa M. Glenk, 91
Lisa Olsson, 573
Liudmila Dikaya, 37, 130
Lola Prieto, 127, 128
Loredana Ivan, 697
Louise Howard, 206
Louise Tourigny, 707
Luca Kravina, 769
Lucia Monacis, 364, 403
Lucia Ronconi, 491
Luigi Vernaglione, 364, 403
Luis Ahumada, 698
Luis C. Jaume, 584
Luís Faísca, 202
Luis Joyce-Moniz, 253
Luisa Molinari, 616
Lusia Stopa, 72
Lusine Grigoryan, 574, 577
Lyndsay Field, 763
Lynne Roberts, 219
Lyubov A. Naydonova, 497
Lyubov Smykalo, 339
Mahmoud Najafy, 181
Mahmut Arslan, 706
Mahnaz Akhavan Tafti, 252
Mahnaz Aliakbari Dehkordi, 309
Mahnaz Khosrojavid, 124
Mahnaz Shahgholian, 446, 461
Maik Stüttgen, 36
Maike Wehrmaker, 297, 660, 661
Maja Curic, 329
Majid Baradaran, 541, 542
Malcolm MacLeod, 430, 626
Mandy Grumm, 257, 481
Manolya Çalışır, 483, 485
Mansooreh Sadeghi, 400
Mansoureh Sadat Sadeghi, 195
Manuel Sebastián, 332
Manuel Sosa Correa, 139
Manuel Vicente Rojas Castellanos, 262
Mara Mberira, 208
Marcela Bendová, 354
Marcello Nonnis, 729
Marcia Worrell, 342
Marco Carboni, 84
Marco Furtner, 307, 700
Marco Giustini, 672
Marco Nicolussi, 726, 729
Marco Rego, 591
Marco Timpano Sportiello, 68
Marek Blatný, 354
Marek Smulczyk, 562
Margaret Wilson, 492
Margarete Boos, 646, 703
Margarida Redó, 281
Margarita Kapsou, 344
Mari Ito-Alpturer, 317
Mari Strand, 67
Maria Antonietta Impedovo, 268
Maria Beatrice Ligorio, 266, 268
Maria Cristina Ferreira, 765
Maria Damianova, 111
Maria Gabriella Ferrari, 178
Maria Ioannou, 592
Maria João Beja, 396
Maria Karekla, 85, 344
Maria Liagka, 176
Maria Luisa Genta, 389
Maria Luisa Pedditzi, 729
Maria Mayr, 100
Maria Oliva Marquez, 462
Maria Paula Paixão, 173, 248
Maria Rosaria Barulli, 403
M
M. Carmen Hidalgo, 223
M. Elena Mendonza, 89
M. Vedat Pazarlıoğlu, 762
Magdalena Marszal-Wisniewska, 304
Magdalena Nowicka, 303
Magnus Moar, 271
Mahbobeh Chinaveh, 86
Mahboobeh Fouladchang, 275
Mahboubeh Fathabadi, 49
Mahdi Fadaiee, 159
Mahdieh Tooyserkani Ravari, 156
Mahmood Mansoor, 136
Mahmood Qarachollou, 453
Mahmoud Najafi, 182
10
ORAL ABSTRACTS
Maria Sakalaki, 607
Maria Simosi, 752
Maria Sinatra, 229, 403
María Soledad Navas Luque, 587
Mariagrazia D'Ippolito, 672
Mariajorge Ferro, 179
Marian Dias, 287
Marija Bogicevic, 329, 620
Marina Everri, 616, 619
Marina Fiori, 459
Marinella Paciello, 346, 712
Mario Lehenbauer, 77
Mario Maggi, 178
Mariola Paruzel, 684
Marjan Drukker, 56
Marjan Haghighatgoo, 570
Mark Borg, 213
Mark Kremser, 295
Mark Sullman, 664
Marko Polic, 316
Marta Alves, 709
Marta Lang, 741
Marta Sainz, 127, 310
Marta Silva, 591
Marta Traetta, 319
Martin H. Fischer, 143
Martin Konečný, 704
Martin McPhillips, 226, 250
Martin Wertenbruch, 193
Martyna Czekiel, 594
Mary Ghislain, 174
Mary Katsikitis, 643
Maryam Farrokhnia, 348
Maryam Ghahremani, 263
Marzieh Zakerfard, 334, 500
Marziye Khalilzade Poshtgul, 300
Marziyeh Sadeghzadeh, 539
Masashi Urabe, 498
Masoomeh Ghaebi, 380
Masoud Gholamali Lavasani, 359, 428, 471
Masoum Ahmadian, 78
Masoumeh Shojaei, 651
Massimo Bustreo, 642, 645
Máté Ádám Balázs, 338
Matej Hochel, 476
Maud Besançon, 134
Maurice Stringer, 585
McMurray Isabella, 326
Mehmet Harma, 557
Mehrnaz Ahmadi, 230
Mehrnoosh Esbati, 156
Mehrnoush Esbati, 108
Melanie Demarco, 443
Melda Akçakın, 58, 65
Melek Goregenli, 588, 589
Melike Acar, 224
Melody Muscat, 643
Mercedes Ferrando, 127, 128
Metehan Irak, 432, 435
Metin Basoglu, 96
Mi Seo, 177
Micha Strack, 703
Michael Belz, 646
Michael Berk, 97
Michael Eid, 193
Michael Fingerle, 257
Michael Hyland, 296
Michael Kyrios, 73
Michel Denis, 151
Michel-Ange Amorim, 144
Michele Bernasconi, 154
Miguel A. Sahagún Padilla, 690
Miguel A. Vadillo, 122
Miguel Roselló, 546
Mikael Sondergaard, 746
Mike Oram, 67
Miki Ozeki, 579
Milad Abedi Ghelich Gheshlaghi, 300
Milena Palumbo, 30
Miles Hewstone, 550, 553, 554
Mina Maghboli, 353
Mine Misirlisoy, 24, 146, 747
Ming-Tak Hue, 533
Mioara Cristea, 301
Mircea Miclea, 121
Mireia Ruiz-Pàmies, 510, 524
Mithat Durak, 367
Miyuki Matsumoto, 739
Mohamadreza Khodabakhsh, 463, 478
Mohammad Ali Asgharimoghadam, 300
Mohammad Ali Besharat, 570
Mohammad Ali Mazaheri, 400
Mohammad Ali Mohammadyfar, 181, 182
Mohammad Aliabadi, 313
Mohammad-Saeed Abde Khodaei, 407
Mokhtar Malekpour, 410
Mónica Queirós Oliveira, 42
Monica Voudouri-Savulescu, 190
Monir Zakerfard, 754
Morteza Taheri, 299
Moshe Tatar, 587
Mostafa Eghlima, 538
11
ORAL ABSTRACTS
Mostafa Hamdieh, 530
Mostafa Nokani, 273
Mostafa Zarean, 44
Moulin Pierre, 691, 760
Mozhdeh Mohammadzadeh Khordoo, 474
Mujde Koca Atabey, 578
Murray Dyck, 55
Mustafa Bayrakcı, 738
Mustafa Bolghan-Abadi, 407
Müge Ersoy Kart, 171
Myles Jay, 455
Nicos Georgiou, 372
Nidia Herrera Rojas, 659
Nigel Foreman, 32, 153, 271
Niko Cigoja, 620
Nikoleta Gutvajn, 259
Nil Adalı, 47, 611
Nilay Evirgen, 214
Nima Ghaemi Khomami, 560
Nina Bakosova, 150
Nina Krueger, 409
Nina M. Pintzinger, 31
Niyal Cetin, 623
Nizielski Sophia, 278
Nor Sheereen Zulkefly, 393, 394
Norman R. Brown, 434
Norzarina Mohd Zaharim, 536
Nur Cayirdag, 138
Nuran Aydemir, 343
Nurhan Er, 146, 747
Nursel Telman, 477
N
Nader Hajloo, 582
Nadezhda lebedeva, 552
Nadia Sansone, 266, 268
Nadja Freund, 36
Nadja Zeleznik, 316
Nahaleh Moshtagh Bidokhti, 576
Naimah Yusof, 361
Nancy Arthur, 294
Nandrino Jean Louis, 101, 103
Narges Fasihizadeh, 686, 687
Nart Bedin Atalay, 24
Nasarudin Subhi, 387
Nashi Khan, 206
Nasrin Arshadi, 724, 725
Nastaran Parvizi, 651
Natalia Zolotova, 580
Nataliya Inina, 377
Nazan Aksan, 408
Nazar Soomro, 490
Nebi Sumer, 384, 612, 747
Nebi Sümer, 146, 205, 557, 602
Neda Mellat, 428
Nedim Toker, 658
Nedret Oztan, 232
Negar Teimorupour, 576
Nesrin Gokcen, 235
Neven Ricijas, 102
Nevin Kılıç, 675
Nevin Solak, 205, 557
Nicholas Carr, 162
Nicola De Carlo, 735
Nicole Giordano, 547
Nicole Gunther, 56
O
Octavian Onici, 301
Ogawa Olivia Chisato, 169
Oktay Ahmed, 228
Olcay İmamoğlu, 601
Ole_Michael Spaten, 204
Olesya Gulevich, 644, 744
Olga Bogolyubova, 339
Olga Deyneka, 551
Olga Fedotova, 418
Olga Mitina, 119, 180, 489, 663
Olga S. Hünler, 198
Olga Vakhromeeva, 153
Olga Vasilyeva, 340
Oliver Schilling, 406
Oliver Wilhelm, 438
Onay Çolakoğlu, 47
Onur Güntürkün, 36
Onur Sunal, 679
Orhan Aydın, 561
Orhideja Surbanovska, 246
Oswald D. Kothgassner, 77, 91, 448
Oswald Kothgassner, 451
Ottar Bjerkeset, 97
Ottmar V. Lipp, 109
Ovidiu Palcu, 190
Oya Sakiroglu, 413
12
ORAL ABSTRACTS
Ozlem Bozo-İrikin, 367
Ozlem Sertel Berk, 81, 758
Pernille Bruhn, 33
Peter Eachus, 444
Peter J. Lee, 434
Peter Warr, 676, 761
Petras Vaitkevicius, 28
Pezard Laurent, 103
Philipp Koellinger, 160
Phillip Ackerman, 458
Pınar Engin Fidancı, 227
Pınar Erçelik, 435
Pınar Onen, 513
Pınar Tınaz, 705
Pınar Ünsal, 477
Pierangelo Sardi, 668, 674
Pierre Sachse, 307, 700
Pierrette Marjorie, 315
Pignault Anne, 315
Pilar Melo, 396
Pilar Toril, 332
Pinar Bicaksiz, 733, 756
Piotr Sorokowski, 208
Pol Ghesquière, 215
Prabhat Rai, 290, 291
Prachi Vashishtha, 290, 291
Praetorius Anna, 254
Ö
Ömer Ahmet Konak, 658
Öyvind Teige Heidenström, 741
Özge Tayfur, 706
Özgen Yalçın, 465
P
Pablo Antón, 223
Päivi H. Taskinen, 256
Panicos Staurinidis, 372
Panos Kordoutis, 604
Panta Kovacevic, 770
Paola Spadaro, 270, 319
Parisa Farahani Kia, 400
Parvaneh Mohammadkhani, 44
Parvin Mansuri, 463, 478
Parviz Azadfallah, 461
Pascal Antoine, 115
Pascal Vignally, 672
Patrícia Brás, 449
Patricia Martinez Lanz, 559
Patrícia Moura da Silva, 743
Patricia Roberts, 326
Paul Delfabbro, 337
Paul Hettich, 327
Paul Jerry, 323
Paul Jimenez, 696
Paul Wylleman, 655
Paula Cruise, 751
Paula Lopes, 591
Paulina Freire, 285
Paulina Quiñones Santelices, 563
Paulo Renato Lourenço, 709
Pavel Ermakov, 37, 40
Pavel Slepicka, 650, 653
Pawel Boski, 197
Paz Ramírez, 267
Pedro B. Albuquerque, 436
Pedro Rosário, 241, 283
Pelin Karakus, 588, 589
Penelope Sotiriou, 607, 615
Perejoan Ferrando, 524
Q
Qi Dong, 221
R
Radvan Bahbouh, 476, 704
Raffaello Seri, 154
Ragabali Allahyarahmadi, 572
Rahel Grueninger, 279
Rahim Yousefi, 45, 255
Rainer Hornung, 341
Rajabali Mohammadzadeh Edmollaii, 470
Ramona Wank, 637
Rasa Marksaityte, 671
Rasheen Khanghahi, 407
Raùl Alejandro Loya Gòmez, 479
Rawolle Maika, 716
Raymond Tal, 548
Reader Kate, 265
Rebecca Hafner, 149
13
ORAL ABSTRACTS
Rebecca S Y Lam, 390
Rebecca Weber, 622
Reginald G. Smart, 669
Regine Asseburg, 509
Remigijus Bliumas, 28, 170
Remzi Sulo, 747
Renata Heilman, 121
Renier Steyn, 764
Reyhan Bilgiç, 771
Reyhaneh Dezhban, 722
Reza Chalmeh, 275
Reza Javadian, 567
Reza Khany, 453
Reza Khojasteh Mehr, 441, 442
Reza Soltani Shal, 314, 677
Richard Alexander, 487
Richard Bell, 318
Richard Crisp, 583
Richard Freeman, 668, 674
Rink Klaus, 66
Rioux Liliane, 315
Rita Formisano, 308, 672
Rob Booth, 79
Rob Ellis, 143
Robert E. Mann, 669
Roberta Fida, 346, 712
Robertson Ian, 326
Rodrigo de Sá-Saraiva, 202
Roese Lisa, 247
Roeyers Herbert, 517
Roger W. Remington, 109
Rohany Nasir, 387
Rolf Gråwe, 97
Roman Skochilov, 339
Romeo Zeno Cretu, 484
Ron Mengelers, 56
Ronaldo Câmara de Araújo, 743
Roodabeh Razmjooie, 445
Rosa Hettmannsperger, 145
Rosa Marìa Rojas Rivera, 479
Rosario Bermejo, 128
Rosemary Snelgar, 239
Roslyn Corney, 352
Rosnah Ismail, 361
Ross Wilkinson, 393
Roswith Roth, 366
Rosy Muccio, 370
Roy Kern, 277
Rozmi Ismail, 357, 387
Rozumah Baharudin, 393, 394
Rudolf Debelak, 525
Ruey-Yun Horng, 129
Rui S. Costa, 630
Rui Serôdio, 591
Rukhsana Kausar, 206
Ruth Linder, 547
Rytis Stanikunas, 28
S
S Motaba Yassini A, 397
Saba Nazemi Gharehbagh, 64
Sabiha Paktuna Keskin, 413
Saima Noreen, 430
Sait Uluç, 483, 485
Sajida Naz, 350
Salem AlAbri, 708
Salman Türken, 164
Samaneh Ghooshchianchoobmasjedi, 39
Samsudin A Rahim, 357, 387
Samuel Greiff, 147, 148
Samuel Rueda Mendez, 654, 768
Sandra Leggat, 688
Sandra Sebre, 61
Sandra Waigmann, 100
Sang Min Lee, 177
Santiago Boira Sarto, 282
Sara Bahia, 242
Sara Ibérico Nogueira, 133
Sara Pelucchi, 608
Sarah MacPherson, 419
Sarah Michalos, 187
ŠÁrka Kárová, 354
Sarwan Abbasi, 151
Sascha Hein, 257, 481
Sascha Wüstenberg, 147, 148
Sasha Gibbs, 596
Sass Steffani, 264
Schale Azak, 416
Schapkin Sergei, 402
Schittekatte Mark, 517
Schoenenberger Sandrine, 691, 760
Schulze Ralf, 247
Sebastian G. Russo, 703
Sebastian Pintea, 553
Sebastian Seebauer, 320
Sebastian Stehle, 325
Seçil Önderoğlu, 767
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ORAL ABSTRACTS
Sedat Isikli, 74, 75, 105, 106
Sedat Sen, 138
Sedighe Taraghijah, 530
Selcuk Acar, 138
Selda Eren Kanat, 433
Selda Koydemir, 220
Selen Imamoglu, 617
Selim Hovardaoğlu, 767
Selma Arikan, 730
Selma Babayigit, 424, 425
Sepideh Barghandan, 351, 560
Serap Akgün, 466
Serap Arslan Akfırat, 199
Serap Arslan-Akfirat, 466
Serap Keles, 746
Serap Özer, 482
Serap Tekinsav Sütcü, 60
Serena Vaiani, 178
Serenella Spitale, 503
Sergio Agnoli, 112
Sergio Della Sala, 419
Severin Guignard, 569
Sevginar Vatan, 483, 485
Sevim Cesur, 203
Sevinç Göral Alkan, 46
Sevtap Cinan, 477
Seyed Ebrahim Hosaini, 86
Seyed Musa Kafee, 446
Seyed Vali Allah Mousavi, 570
Seyyed Davood Mohammadi, 440
Shagun Chawla, 32
Shahriar Shahidi, 348
Shahrzad Shafaei, 570
Shaw Ketels, 373
Shelley McKeown, 585
Shenel Husnu, 583
Shina Zinali, 124
Shinji Ishii, 498
Shirin Tabaeh Emami, 410
Shu-Chen Kao, 194
Shui-Fong Lam, 245, 249
Shu-Ping Lin, 196
Siamak Khodarahimi, 536
Siamak Samani, 126, 313, 385, 539
Siavash Taieapasand, 94
Siavash Talepasand, 238, 273
Sibel Gok, 705
Sibel Kazak Berument, 209
Sibel Telli, 145
Siegfried L. Sporer, 200
Silke Wiegand-Grefe, 88
Silvert Laetitia, 431
Silvia Álvarez Cuevas, 139
Silvia Andreassi, 84
Silvia Medina Anzano, 654
Sílvia Valente, 173
Silvie Loubalová, 354
Simge Vural, 165, 261
Simon Bobinger, 624
Simon Telvi, 469
Sofia Santos, 629
Sofia von Humboldt, 90, 331
Soheila Hashemi, 157, 284
Soledad Ballesteros, 332
Soltan Ali Kazemi, 126
Somayeh Mohammadtabar Kasgari, 299
Somogyi Diana, 723
Sonia Amado, 36
Sonia Panadero, 168
Sonja Jankovic, 337
Sonja Pečjak, 429
Soudabeh Ershadi Manesh, 136
Soudeh Rahmani, 471
Soyez Veerle, 517
Spanu Florina, 723
Stahlberg Dagmar, 125, 155
Stanescu Dan Florin, 423
Stanislav Ježek, 330
Stark Wolfgang, 166, 167
Stefania Cucchiara, 268
Stefano Bortolato, 735
Stefano Pallanti, 178
Steinebach Christoph, 388
Stelios Georgiou, 372
Stephen Boyd-Davis, 271
Stetina Birgit, 57, 365, 392
Steve Armstrong, 745
Steven Darling, 455
Sumbleen Ali, 381
Sung Yoon Park, 177
Surender Kumar, 108
Susan E. Gathercole, 437
Susana Tovías, 281
Svetlana Kostromina, 280
Sylvia Burcas, 484
Sylwia Bedyńska, 594
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ORAL ABSTRACTS
Turner Karoline, 392
Tutut Chusniyah, 496
Tülin Gençöz, 52, 54, 63
Türker Özkan, 673
Tzu-En Kang, 194
Tzu-Wei Fang, 172
T
Tabitha Holmes, 212, 547
Tahereh Alavi, 474
Taimi Elenurm, 556
Talat Demirsöz, 70
Tanja Lischetzke, 193
Tarcan Kumkale, 152, 345
Tatiana Dvornikova, 280
Tatiana Menchuck, 119
Tatjana Novak, 116
Tayfun Doğan, 518, 605
Ted Huston, 609
Tellinger Lena, 365
Telmo Baptista, 355
Teresa Medeiros, 396
Terri Bakker, 185
Thais Fernandez Cabrera, 654
Thais Picchi, 753
Theano Kalavana, 335
Theda Radtke, 341
Themis Apostolidis, 569
Theodoros Panagopoulos, 665
Theresa Michl, 160, 306
Thomas Bradbury, 595
Tiit Elenurm, 556
Tim Jones, 161
Timo Lajunen, 673
Tina Cartwright, 239
Tirza Leader, 79
Tiziana Lanciano, 112
Todd Lubart, 132, 134, 573
Tomáš Kepák, 354
Tomohiro Kumagai, 554
Torbjörn Rundmo, 741
Torkel Soma, 741
Toshikazu Yoshida, 579
Touraj Shamshirinezam, 78
Trijntje Völlink, 628
Trond Nordfjærn, 97
Tsz Shan Wong, 211
Tugba Ayaz, 513
Tugba Erol-Korkmaz, 146, 747, 756
Tugba Uzer, 434
Tuna Uslu, 714, 734
Turker Ozkan, 639
U
Ubillos Silvia, 347, 534
Uffelmann Peter, 288
Ulrich S. Tran, 38, 71
Ulrich Tran, 31
Ulrike Pichler, 366
Ulrike Wenninger, 675
Umberto Bivona, 308, 672
Umit Akirmak, 439
Unger Alexander, 125, 155
Urbano Lorenzo-Seva, 510
Urs Baldegger, 700
Urte Scholz, 341
Usha Barahmand, 380
Ü
Ünsal Yetim, 199
V
Vahideh Poormohamad, 475
Vajiheh Gharaei, 474
Valentin Bucik, 757
Valentina Barabanshchikova, 699
Valentina Delle Donne, 308
Valentina Kranzelic, 102
Valentina Marzano, 229, 364
Valentyna Podshyvalkina, 506
Valeri Stoyanov, 362
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ORAL ABSTRACTS
Valeria de Palo, 364, 403
Valeria Micheletto, 645
Valery Chirkov, 552
Valery Makarevich, 131
Valle Enrica, 112
Van Leeuwen Karla, 216
Vanda Zammuner, 112, 491
Vania Valoriani, 178
Vasılıs Stavropoulos, 53, 99
Vasileios Lampridis, 665
Vasilia Aphrodite Ioannou, 344
Vera Morais, 89
Vera Pereira, 202
Veronika Sorokina, 489
Verschuren Cokkie, 736
Veysel Elgin, 523
Vicente González-Romá, 731
Vicente J. Prado-Gasco, 565, 584
Vicente Sisto, 698
Vicente Viadel, 267
Vicky C W Tam, 390
Victor Petrenko, 119
Victor Rubio, 462
Victoria Perepyolkina, 666
Victória Ribeiro, 133
Viesturs Renge, 666
Vikki Knott, 337
Viktor Oubaid, 749
Vincenzo Russo, 642, 645
Vishwanath V. Baba, 707
Vitaly Babenko, 40
Vitomir Jovanovic, 183
Vitor Coelho, 449
Vittoria Jacobone, 229, 755
Viviana Langher, 272
Vlad Petre Glaveanu, 132, 564
Volkan Seker, 747
Vonthron Anne Marie, 715
Vos Menno, 717
Vosgien Véronique, 101
Vygandas Vanagas, 28
Walter Renner, 87
Wan Sharazad Wan Sulaiman, 357, 387
Watts Leon, 599
Wieland Müller, 145
Winarini Wilman Mansoer, 207
Winfried Hacker, 693
Woelfl Andreas, 288
Wojciech Kulesza, 594
Wolfgang Georg Weber, 718
Wolfgang P. Beiglboeck, 100
Wolfgang Schnotz, 145, 279
Wolfgang Scholl, 720
X
Xiaoyun Wang, 707
Xin Zhang, 404
Y
Yaprak Kaymak Özgür, 220
Yasin Koc, 20
Yeosun Yoon, 123, 152
Yesim Korkut1, 104
Yeşim Yasak, 675
Yih-Lan Liu, 391
Yi-Huei Huang, 196
Ying-Chu Hsu, 172
Ying-Jui Ho, 35
Ying-Yao Cheng, 137
Yohei Okibayashi, 498
Yolanda Lopez del Hoyo, 282
Yonca Toker, 458
Yoo Jin Jang, 447
Yudit Namer, 110
Yunyun Zhang, 221
Yuri Shelepin, 153
W
Wade Shaw, 571
Wah Yun Low, 548
Wally Karnilowicz, 192, 328
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ORAL ABSTRACTS
Zehra Çakır, 485
Zeinab Darami, 685
Zelanti Pierre, 29
Zelda Knight, 378
Zeljka Kamenov, 609
Zennure Gündoğdu Şanlı, 714
Zeynel Baran, 113
Zeynep Aycan, 408
Zeynep Gürhan-Canli, 123, 152
Zeynep Tuzun, 62, 483
Zeynep Tüzün, 485
Zimmermann Peter, 386
Zülal Oğuz, 435
Zümrüt Yıldırım, 673
Z
Zaba Monika, 694
Zabih Rousta, 385
Zacharoula Karabouta, 665
Zahra Ghamkharfard, 64
Zahra Mojahedi, 252
Zahra Poormovahed, 397
Zainah A Zamani, 387
Zakie Oladi, 407
Zehra Cakir, 483
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Important Note: Scientific Committee did not edit or correct the abstracts accepted for
presentation. It was assumed that submitting the abstract with no grammar and spelling
errors was the author’s responsibility.
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Category: Animal Behavior
Presentation Type: Oral
The Effect of Filial Imprinting of Male Japanese Quails on Sexual Conditioning
Yasin Koc 1, Gulsen Kumru 2, Falih Koksal 2
1
2
Psychology, Istanbul Bilgi University
Psychology, Boğaziçi University
Email: [email protected]
Country: Turkey
Filial imprinting happens when newly hatched precocial species follow and imprint on the first
moving object. In this study conducted at Boğaziçi University Learning Laboratory, it is aimed to see
whether filial imprinting has an effect on sexual conditioning.
Firstly, for a week, newborn quails are put to imprinting process in a box where there is a terrycloth
attached to a mechanism making circular movements. Then, they are placed into cages with terrycloth
till they get sexually mature.
Afterwards, sexual conditioning experiment starts where terrycloth is given as conditioned stimulus
(CS) for 30 seconds, then female quail is given as unconditioned stimulus (US) for 5 minutes. The
consummatory and conditioned sexual responses are measured.
Accordingly, subjects having filial imprinting process have shown faster conditioned sexual response
than those which were not exposed to terrycloth. In the ongoing study, those results acknowledge filial
imprinting and propose its effect on sexual conditioning.
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Category: Animal Behavior
Academic Procrastination and Its Relationship to Self-esteem and Life Satisfaction
Bahman Kord Tamini 1, Gholamreza Minakhany 1, Fahimeh Zare 1
1
Psychology, University of Sistan and Baluchestan
Country:Iran
The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship of academic procrastination with selfesteem and life satisfaction. 206 students from Sistan and Baluchestan University were
selected at random and completed the Students Procrastination, Self-esteem and Students‘
Life Satisfaction Scales. Results revealed a significant positive correlation between
procrastination and self-esteem and its dimensions; academic achievement, social evaluation
and appearance. There was a significant negative correlation between procrastination and life
satisfaction. The results of stepwise regression demonstrated that self-esteem accounted for
12.6% variance in academic procrastination (Beta=.285, p<.0005) and in the second step life
satisfaction accounted for 2.8% variance in academic procrastination (Beta=-.181, p<.01).
The male students significantly exhibited more procrastinatory behavior than female students.
There was not found out any significant difference on procrastination with regard to age and
academic branch.
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Category: Attention and Perception
Categorization of Paintings by Similarity
Biljana Pejic 1, Bojana Skorc 2, Ana Pflug 3
1
Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade,
Serbia
2
Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Arts, Belgrade, Serbia
3
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Country:Serbia
Research investigates the problem of categorization of paintings. It aim is to determine the
subjective criteria by which the observer estimates similarities and differences of painting
characteristics. The survey was conducted on a sample of 44 subjects of both gender, age
between 19 and 20, who were not specifically trained in the field of fine arts. The stimuli
were 50 reproductions of famous paintings created by fine artists. Selected paintings belonged
to different historical periods, styles, trends and dealt with different motives. Stimuli were
exposed in pairs, by random order (total of 1225 pairs). The task was to assess similarities and
difference between paintings, using seven-degree scale. The results show that estimations of
similarity-differences between paintings are based on three principles: realistic-abstract,
colorful-plain pictures, cold-hot color.
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Gender and Reception of Ballet
Ana Pflug 1, Biljana Pejic 2
1
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Laboratory for Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade,
Serbia
2
Country: Serbia
Research is focused on relation between gender of audience, gender of dancers and reception
of ballet. It tests the question whether gender of spectators or gender of dancers influences
aesthetic response in audience. Subjects are 40 spectators (female and male), university
students with basic knowledge of ballet. 8 video presentations of dancing performances have
been used as stimuli. Subjects described their aesthetic impressions using 15 seven-grade
scales, which represented 5 basic aesthetic dimensions: harmony, depth, evaluation, activity
and ornaments (Pejic, 2007). Results confirm influence of gender to reception of ballet.
Significant differences have been registered on harmony, depth and evaluation.
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Item-Specific Proportion Congruence Effect is Partially Confounded by Inadvertent
Word Reading
Nart Bedin Atalay 1, Mine Misirlisoy 2
1
2
DSDK, Selcuk University
Psyhology, Middle East Technical University
Country: Turkey
Item Specific Proportion Congruence (ISPC) manipulation (Jacoby, et al. 2003) produces
larger Stroop effect for mostly-congruent items, and smaller for mostly-incongruent items. In
this study, we investigated whether inadvertent word reading errors for the congruent stimuli
confounded the ISPC effect. In Stroop experiments it is not possible to notice undetected
reading errors in the congruent data. Therefore, facilitation observed in the congruent
condition might be deceptive (MacLeod & MacDonald, 2000). In an ISPC manipulation, in
the mostly-congruent condition, participants see congruent stimuli more often, so the
probability of making an undetected word-reading error is higher, which would lead to a
larger Stroop effect. In this study, we investigated whether or not inadvertent word reading
errors for the congruent stimuli confounded the ISPC effect. To this end, we compared normal
and upside-down-backwards ISPC color words. Our results showed that inadvertent word
reading partially, but not completely, contribute the ISPC effect.
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Attentional Bias in Young, Adult, and Old Cigarette Smokers and Nonsmokers
Levent Şenyüz 1, Esra Kısacık 1
1
Psychology, Hacettepe
Country: Turkey
Recently, several cognitive processes which are thought to play important roles in tobacco
dependency have become an important area of research. One of the cognitive processes
studied in this context is attentional bias. Attentional bias is claimed to have an important role
in development and maintenance of substance addiction in general and tobacco addiction in
particular. There is no proper paradigm and measurement tool to investigate attentional bias
for smoking-related stimuli in smokers in Turkey. The purpose of study is to develop a
Nicotine Stroop Test and to evaluate attentional bias for smoking-related verbal stimuli in
terms of gender, and history of cigarette use in young, adult and old participants.120
participants rated nicotine related and unrelated Turkish words, and selected ones among
these words then were used in a Nicotine Stroop Test to investigate the attentional bias for
smoking related stimuli in another 240 smokers and non-smokers.
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Time-on-Task Trends, Time of Testing and Demand Characteristics in the Effects of
Chewing Gum on Attention and Reaction Time
Andrew P. Allen 1, Andy P. Smith 1
1
Psychology, Cardiff Univeristy
Country: United Kingdom
Purpose: Chewing gum may affect embodied cognition. Two experiments assessing attention
and reaction time investigated whether the variable findings of previous research may be
attributable to demand characteristics, time of day when testing occurs or time-on-task effects.
Method: Chewing gum condition (chewing gum or no-gum control) was manipulated within
participants. In the first experiment, participants were tested at different times of day. In the
second experiment, participants were given a positive, negative or neutral expectation for
chewing gum. Results: Neither time of day nor expectation for gum moderated any effects of
chewing gum, although time-on task trends were observed: chewing gum initially impaired
some aspects of performance, but subsequently led to an improvement. Discussion: It is
suggested that the observed time-on-task effects of chewing gum are due to an initial
distracting effect, followed by a stress reducing effect. This suggests a possible synthesis
between information-processing and stress-based theories of vigilance.
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Effect of Happy and Sad Music on Cognition
Asli Aslan 1, Kahraman Kıral 1
1
Psikoloji, Mersin Üniversitesi
Country: Turkey
Previous studies showed that executive performance was impaired by happy mood. Sad mood
also affected emotion related cognitive performance. In recent study, a musical mood
induction procedure was carried out with musical sequences from Turkish Classical Music.
Four different musical sequences from two different makam structures were used. Musical
sequences were chosen according to being fast or slow tempo. Participants were randomly
selected to the conditions. Stroop test was used to see the effects of happy and sad mood on
cognition. Experiment was completed at two stages. In stage one mood induction procedures
were given to participants and mood measures were collected in both pre and past mood
induction period with two rated mood scales. A week later, silence condition were given.
Total of 40 participants were used. We found that happy groups were slower at performing at
stroop task. The effect of sad mood on cognitive task was inconclusive.
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Fast Cyclic Stimulus Flashing Modulates Dominance Duration in Binocular Rivalry
Vygandas Vanagas 1, Algimantas Svegzda 1, Rytis Stanikunas 1 , Remigijus Bliumas 1 , Petras
Vaitkevicius 1 , Hans-George. Geissler 2
1
2
General Psychology, Vilnius University
General Psychology, University of Leipzig, Germany
Country: Lithuania
Binocular rivalry is the alternation of visual percepts occurring when the two eyes are
exposed to mutually incongruent stimulus patterns. Dominance Duration (DD), the time
during which one of the percepts is seen, can be modulated by a fast recurrent stimulus
flashing far below visibility. Two orthogonal black bars were displayed repetitively by means
of a tachistoscope at intervals between 4 to 20 ms using a random design. Plotted against
interval duration, the DDs from four subjects show reliable maxima at about 4-6, 9-12 and 1618 ms, which is 1-, 2- and 4-times a fundamental period of ~ 4.5 ms. Results are discussed in
terms of discrete processing schemes with neural oscillations as likely carriers
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Time Perception in Children: The Role of Cognitive Development
Zelanti Pierre 1, Droit-Volet Sylvie 1
1
Psychology, LAPSCO UMR 6024
Country: France
Droit-Volet and Wearden (2001) showed that young children had a low sensitivity to time.
Our studies aimed to investigate the role of the development of cognitive abilities in the agerelated improvement in time perception. Five and 8-years old children, as well as adults, were
given a temporal bisection task with 4 different ranges of durations (< 1 s, from 1 to 3 s, from
4 to 8 s, and > 15 s); in two conditions (visual vs. Auditory signals). Cognitive abilities were
assessed using a series of neuropsychological tests. Results revealed that the age-related
improvement in time sensitivity for durations longer than 1 s was explained by the
development of attention/concentration abilities. For the durations shorter than 1 s., it was
explained by the development of short-term memory span. Finally, the low sensitivity to time
in visual condition for old children and adults was also explained by attentional abilities.
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Modulation of Attention in Primate Visual Processing
Milena Palumbo 1, Carlo De Lillo 1, Giovanna Spinozzi 2 , Giuseppe Giustino 3
1
School of Psychology, University of Leicester
Unita 'di Primatologia Cognitiva, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie della Cognizione, CNR
Roma
3
Universita degli studi di Roma, Biology
2
In (MTS) tasks with hierarchical visual stimuli humans process the global level of the stimuli
faster and better than the local and monkeys show a local advantage, despite their similar
visual system. Several plausible explanations of this important interspecies difference have
been ruled out but the possible role of attention still needs to be investigated. We report two
MTS experiments, on capuchins housed in a semi-natural setting and humans. We
manipulated the relative frequencies of global and local trials to induce an attention bias to
one or the other level of processing. We successfully produced a shift of attention from local
to global level of processing in capuchins monkeys which determined a reversal of the local
advantage typically reported in this species. Humans in Experiment 2, showed a similar
pattern of results when RT were examined. We discuss the implication of these results from a
comparative perspective.
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Attentional Bias in the Perception of Social Situations – the Impact of Image Complexity
Nina M. Pintzinger 1 , Elisabeth Lamplmayr 1 , Daniela M. Pfabigan 1 , Ulrich Tran 1
1
Department of Clinical, Biological and Differential Psychology, University of Vienna
Country: Austria
The dot probe task is a common measure of attentional bias. Mostly pictures of emotional
faces are used as stimuli and only little is known about the effect of more complex images
with enhanced ecological validity. 122 participants performed two dot-probe tasks; one
containing emotional face pairs, the other pictures of complex neutral, pleasant or unpleasant
social situations. Based on reaction times the traditional attentional bias index and indices of
orienting and disengaging attention were calculated. Participants displayed disengagement
difficulties from angry faces and from unpleasant social situations. When using face stimuli,
also slower disengagement from happy faces and a general attentional bias toward emotional
faces was found. Images of complex social situations affect attentional processes similar to
face stimuli - but only when controlling for orienting and disengaging attention processes.
They might be less effective at capturing attention when not distinguishing between different
selective attention processes.
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Factors Influencing Distance Underestimation in a Linear Virtual Corridor
Environment
Nigel Foreman 1, George Sandamas 1 , Shagun Chawla 1 , David Newsdon 1
1
Psychology, Middlesex Universitry, UK
Two experiments were conducted in which participants had to traverse a virtuasl corridor
containing three target objects at intervbals. They then had to indicate the positions of the
three objects in the real equivalent corridor. In one study, speed of travel in the VE was
varied, using 5 speeds (normal speed, two slow speeds and twoi fast speeds). There was no
systematic relationship between sp[eed and underestimation, performance falling off as speed
increased or decreased from normal walking speed. Compared with a standard bland
environment, the inclusion of wallpaper along the length of the corridor had no significant
effect on underestimation, but judgement accuracy was increased by having pictures located
at intervale along the coreridor. The relative positions of the 3 objects in the corridor also
affected judgements. It was concluded that rettinal slippage dopes not determine distance
underestimation in a VE but several cognitive faqctors are more important
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Effect of Location and Form Pre-Cueing in Orientation Judgment
Pernille Bruhn 1 , Claus Bundesen 2
1
2
Department of Psychology, Aarhus University
Department of Psychology, University of Copenhaguen
Country: Denmark
Determining the orientation of objects is a crucial capacity of our visual system. This study
presents a novel investigation of how location and form pre-cueing of upcoming stimuli affect
the determination of their orientation. In three experiments, participants performed a twochoice RT task where they discriminated between standard upright and rotated
alphanumerical characters while fixating on a central fixation cross. Results indicated that
pre-knowledge of location and form resulted in significantly lower RT than when these
dimensions were unknown. The amplitude of the RT effect was equal for location and form
cueing (27 ms) and the effect of the two types of pre-cueing were found to be approximately
additive. Moreover the pattern was similar for normal and rotated digits. The results are
discussed in terms of pre-cueing in visual attention and a model of orientation judgment that
can account for our results is presented.
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Category: Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience
Experiencing Emotions in Alexithymia: Subjective, Psychophysiological and
Neuroimaging Parameters
Elif Alkan 1 , Hauke R. Heekeren 1 , Isabella Heuser 2
1
2
Cluster, Freie Universität Berlin
Cluster, Charite University Medicine Berlin
Country: Germany
The present study was designed to investigate whether the impairment of emotion processing
in alexithymia is only restricted to the expression of one‘s emotions or might be caused by an
underlying restriction of the feeling of emotions and emphatic ability. In our experiment, the
cerebral activation of a group of mentally healthy and highly alexithymic individuals (ALEX,
n:32) and control subjects (Non-ALEX, n:27) in response to Multi Faceted Empathy Task was
compared using fMRI. ALEX reported lower levels of subjective arousal, but fMRI revealed
a significant signal increase in the right temporal-parietal-junction in arousal condition. In the
same contrast, non-ALEX showed higher levels of activity in left amygdala. For both groups,
levels of empathic ability appeared to be correlated with the activation in the left amygdala.
The results indicate a possible dysfunctionality in alexithymia, in terms of ―experiencing
emotions‖ rather than in the ability of expressing emotions.
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D-cycloserine Suppresses MPTP-induced Deficits of Behavioral and Neurological
Functions
Ying-Jui Ho 1
1
School of Psychology, Medical Science and Technology
Country: Taiwan
Glutamatergic dysfunction has been implicated in the neurodegeneration seen in Parkinson‘s
disease (PD). D-cycloserine (DCS; 30, 100, or 200 mg/kg/day, i.p.), a partial agonist of the Nmethyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, was used to evaluate the role of NMDA receptors in
neuronal and behavioral changes in a MPTP-induced PD rat model. A transient disturbance of
motor function was observed after MPTP lesion. This impairment spontaneously recovered to
control levels 6 days after MPTP lesioning and DCS treatment facilitated recovery. MPTP
lesioning also caused deficits in working memory and anxiety-like behavior. Object
recognition was disrupted in MPTP-lesioned rats, and interleukin-2 levels in the brain areas
were increased, both effects being restored by DCS treatment. Furthermore, MPTP lesioninduced dopaminergic degeneration, microglial activation, and cell loss in the hippocampal
CA1 area were all improved by DCS treatment. These results suggest that DCS may have
clinical potential in the treatment of dementia associated with PD.
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From Dıscrimination to Abstraction: Examining the Contribution of Pigeon Prefrontal
Cortex (NCL) in Categorization
Evrim Gülbetekin 1 , Sonia Amado 2 , Maik Stüttgen 3 , Nadja Freund 4 , Onur Güntürkün 3
1
Psychology, Mugla University
Psychology, Ege University
3
Biopsychology, Ruhr University
4
Biochemistry, Harward Medical School
2
Country: Turkey
The role of nidopallium caudalaterale(NCL) which is considered as the functional equvailent
of prefrontal cortex(PFC) in birds, it‘s interactions, lateralization and neuronal activity
patterns were investigated in stimulus discrimination context. In Experiment-I, eight pigeons
were trained in ―go/nogo‖ task to discriminate the ―human‖ concept. Subjects were tested
with old and new stimuli after their brain regions were blocked temporarily by
TTX(tetrodotoxin). Data indicated that the interaction between entopallium and NCL was
needed in order to categorize the stimuli and hippocampus has an inhibitory effect on
entopallium. Furthermore, right NCL was involved in memory-based categorization while,
left NCL was involved in prototype-based categorization. In Experiment-II, single-cellrecording technique was used in a colour discrimination task. More reponsive neurons were
found for the stimuli in the right NCL. A group of neurons could discriminate CS+ and CS-.
The findings indicated that NCL neurons play an important role in stimulus coding and
discrimination.
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Brain Mechanisms of Solving Creative Tasks in High- Creative People
Liudmila Dikaya 1 , Pavel Ermakov 1
1
Psychophysiology and Clinical Psychology, Southern Federal University
Country: Russia
The purpose is to study features of the frequency-spatial organization of cortical biopotentials depending on the participants‘ creativity level of solving creative tasks. The
participants were 58 students at the age of 16-22. They were asked to perform creative tasks.
In compliance with the results of the psychological tests they were divided into two groups –
with a low and high level of creativity. EEG correlates were recorded at a resting state and at
problem solving. Results: The distinguishing characteristics of EEG-patterns in high creative
individuals compared to low creative ones during solving creative tasks have been revealed
(p< 0,05) as follows: significantly strong alpha power in frontal and centroparietal brain
regions and beta power in right temporal area. Conclusion: the dynamics model of the
functional brain system during the creative process includes 3 levels: 1) Modulation level, 2)
Specific creative level, and 3) Specific level for high creative individuals.
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Investigating Attentional Bias and its Relation to Gender with Event-Related Potentials
Daniela M. Pfabigan 1 , Elisabeth Lamplmayr 2 , Ulrich S. Tran 2
1
2
Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna, SCAN
Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna, Clinical Psychology
Country: Austria
Higher prevalence rates of anxiety disorders in women emphasize the gender aspect for the
investigation of emotional processing, in particular for threatening stimuli. The present study
used a dot probe task with happy, angry, and neutral facial stimuli to investigate the time
course of attentional processes in healthy volunteers. Event-related potentials were measured
while 21 participants (11 women) performed the task. Additionally, participants filled in
psychological measures of personality, psychological distress, and alexithymia. Focusing on
the dot presentation, which was replacing an emotional or a neutral face, women displayed
larger P1 amplitudes compared to men. Furthermore, P1 amplitudes were more pronounced
when the dot was presented in the left visual field. The present results imply that women
allocate more attentional resources to stimuli following emotional faces than men do. This
early stimulus processing differences might help explaining women‘s higher sensibility to
emotional stimuli in general.
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BAS, BIS and FFS in Obsessive-Compulsive Patients
Samaneh Ghooshchianchoobmasjedi 1 , Jafar Hassani 1
1
psychology, Tarbiat Moallem University
Country: Iran
Abstract Introduction: The main purpose of this research was to examine the Gray's brain
behavioral systems among the obsessive-compulsive disordered patients. Methodology:
Participants were included 20 obsessive-compulsive patients and 20 normal individuals who
were selected using available sampling method and counter balance sampling methods on the
age, sex and education variables. All subjects were completed the Gray-Wilson Personality
Questionnaire and data were extracted for the three systems of BAS, BIS and FFS . Results: A
multivariate analysis of variance, were shown significantly differences for Behavioral
Activation System (BAS) and Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS). Pairwise comparisons
were shown a higher BIS and a lower BAS in obsessive -compulsive patients than normal
individuals. No significant difference was found for Fight-Flight system (FFS).
Discussion/Conclusions: The above results(higher BIS and a lower BAS in obsessive compulsive patients ) supported the reinforcement sensitivity theory (RST) conveying a
higher tendency to the punishment and elimination the reward in anxious person.
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Functional Asymmetry of Hemispheres During Search of Relevant Information
Vitaly Babenko 1 , Pavel Ermakov 1
1
psychology, Southern Federal University
Country: Russia
The aim of our research is to determine a role of hemispheres in the search of relevant visual
information. We used a visual search task in two experimental conditions: 1) the target was
known to the subject, 2) the target wasn‘t predefined and one varied randomly. EEG was
recorded during the visual search. We used the results of the independent component analysis
to locate dipole sources of evoked activity. Then we compared the spatial distributions of
dipole \"clouds\" between two experimental conditions after integration of the results of 20
subjects. It was found that the focus of activity shifts to occipital area of the right hemisphere
as the target uncertainty is increased (p <0.05 by Mann-Whitney test). The result suggests that
cognitive task complication leads to increment of the functional asymmetry of the
hemispheres.
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A Systematic Literature Review of Executive Functions
Artemisa Rocha Dores 1 , Cláudia Martins 2 , Fernando Barbosa 3 , Liliana de Sousa 4 ,
Alexandre Castro-Caldas 5
1
Ciências Biomédicas; Ciências Sociais e Humanas; LaRP, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas
Abel Salazar-Universidade do Porto; Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto-IPP;
Faculdade de PSicologia e Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto
2
Ciências Sociais e Humanas, Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto-IPP
3
Psicologia; Laboratório de Neuropsicofisiologia -, Faculdade de Psicologia e Ciências da
Educação da Universidade do Porto
4
Ciências Biomédicas, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar-Universidade do Porto
5
Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Country: Portugal
The construct ‗executive functions‘ (or functioning) brings together a range of processes
related to different brain regions, particularly to the prefrontal cortex. These functions are
essential to the most basic tasks of daily life. As such, executive dysfunctions are of the most
pervasive and disabling consequences of brain injury and other neurological disorders. As
these dysfunctions put significant barriers for patients to return to their ‗normal‘ life and
should be a major target for rehabilitation, the concept of executive functions ought to be
better clarified. This paper was developed using an idiosyncratic research approach - a
systematic literature review of scientific papers published between 1994 and 2010. After
discussing the methodology of systematic literature review, and presenting the protocol
applied, we analyze the collected data. Summing-up, the outcomes highlight different models
of executive functions, neuroanatomical structures involved, assessment and intervention
strategies, as well as recent research findings and trends.
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Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review
Artemisa Rocha Dores 1 , Mónica Queirós Oliveira 2 , António Marques 3 , Liliana de Sousa 4 ,
Alexandre Castro-Caldas 5
1
Ciências Biomédicas; Ciências Sociais e Humanas; LaRP, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas
Abel Salazar-Universidade do Porto; Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do PortoInstituto Politécnico do Porto; Faculdade de Psicologia e Ciências da Educação UP
2
Laboratório de Reabilitação Psicossocial (LaRP), Faculdade de Psicologia e Ciências da
Educação da Universidade do Porto (LaRP-FPCEUP)
3
Terapia Ocupacional; LaRP, Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto-IPP;
Faculdade de Psicologia e Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto
4
Ciências Biomédicas, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar-Universidade do Porto
5
Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Country: Portugal
The assessment and rehabilitation processes‘, including the cognitive area, remain a challenge
for professionals, patients and their families. Virtual Reality (VR) has been applied to
different areas as a mean to overcome the limitations of traditional interventions. There is a
gap in analyzing the links and the effects of this technology, regarding rehabilitation. This
paper aims to fill that gap. We worked on an idiosyncratic research approach – a systematic
literature review – and we explored trends affecting work in this field. Consequently, we
reviewed scientific papers published between 1997 and 2010. After discussing the
methodology of systematic literature review, and presenting the protocol applied, we analyze
the collected data. In addition, some trends that may contribute to improve the knowledge in
this area are pointed, emphasizing the development of VR tools in order to improve the
effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation.
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Category: Clinical Psychology
Borderline Personality Disorder: The Attitude of Mental Health Clinicians.
Hanife Guducu 1 , Anne Graham 1
1
Dept of Clinical Psychology, Victoria University Melbourne Australia
Country: Australia
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often viewed negatively by mental health clinicians.
Primary aim of this research was to assess the attitudes of clinicians working in mental health
continuing care teams in Melbourne Australia. A purpose-designed questionnaire, Attitudes to
Borderline Personality Disorder Scale (BPD-APS), was used. A sample of 91 participants
came from four main disciplines: 22 nurses (24%), 16 psychologists (18%), 17 social workers
(19%), 12 consultant psychiatrists (13%), 11 psychiatric registrars (12%). Clinicians‘
discipline, years of practice, consultation and training with a specialised service and level of
burnout, measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI-HSS), were all factors expected
to influence clinicians‘ attitude towards BPD patients. Fifty-eight per cent of the participants
had positive attitudes to BPD patients but a substantial proportion (42%) had negative
attitudes. Consistent with recent literature, clinicians with access to consultation and training
had more positive attitudes.
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Tripartite Model of Depression and Anxiety and its Association with Temperament and
Character
Mostafa Zarean 1 , Parvaneh Mohammadkhani 2 , Abbas Pourshahbaz 2
1
2
Clinical Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University
Clinical Psychology, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Country: Iran
Purpose: The present study was carried out to investigate the association of Temperament and
Character with basic components of tripartite model of depression and anxiety including
Negative Affect, Positive Affect, and Physiological hyper arousal. Method: In the crosssectional study, a sample of 295 undergraduate students were asked to complete the
Temperament and Characteristic Inventory (TCI), Positive and Negative Affect Scales
(PANAS), Physiological Hyper Arousality (IDAS), Beck Depression (BDI-II) and Anxiety
(BAI) Inventories. Data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression
statistical methods. Results: Findings showed moderate and positive correlations between
Temperament (Novelty Seeking, Harm Avoidance) and Negative Affect (p<0/01), but slightly
high and negative correlations between Character (Self-directedness, Cooperativeness) and
Negative Affect (p<0/01). Also, Temperament and Character can predict meaningful amount
of tripartite model components (20-43%). Discussion: These primary findings confirm that
Temperament and Character as relevant personality factors should be enrolled in the
dimensional modeling of emotional disorders.
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Dominant Schemas in Marital Dissatisfaction and Study Effectiveness of SchemaFocused Intervention on Marital Satisfaction Enhancement in Iranian Couples
Rahim Yousefi 1 , Alireza Abedin 2 , Abdolhakim Tirgari 3 , Jalil Fathabadi 2 , Hassan
Yaghoubi 1
1
Psychology, Azarbaijan University of Tarbiat Moallem
Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University
3
Psychology, Mazandaran University of Medical Science
2
Country: Iran
Marital satisfaction is the one of complex and important aspect of marital relationship that
could be influenced by several factor. The aim of this study is identification of dominant
schemas in marital dissatisfaction and the study effectiveness of schema-focused intervention
in enhancement of marital satisfaction. For this propose, forty couples with marital
dissatisfaction interviewed and assessed by research instrument (ENRICH, SCL-90, GHQ,
YSQ-SF) and then divided in experimental and control groups. Results showed that schemas
are associated with marital dissatisfaction and schema-focused intervention is effective in
enhancement of marital satisfaction. Schema-focused intervention can be used as a effective
intervention in marital problem, such as marital dissatisfaction.
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The Effects of Immigration Process in the Psychopathology of the Turkish Immigrants
in the Netherlands
Sevinç Göral Alkan 1 , Carl H. D. Steinmetz 2
1
2
Psychotherapy and Research, AlleKleur Zorg-Transcultural Mental Health Institute
Director, AlleKleur Zorg-Transcultural Mental Health Institute
Country: Netherlands
The main aim of this study is to investigate adult psychopathology and immigration process
interaction. This study reveals the cultural components of the immigration processes and their
effects on the psychopathology of the Turkish immigrants in the Netherlands. For this aim,
250 Turkish immigrants who have applied to the outpatient treatments in the AlleKleur Transcultural Psychotherapy institution in Amsterdam from 2009 to 2011 are screened out by
means of qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods. This study focuses on the
following variables: the main reasons of the application to a psychological treatment; major
classifications of the complaints and symptoms; diagnoses given by the trans-culturally
educated psychiatrists, and the immigration process. Also major life events during the
immigration process are screened out and separately concluded for women and men
considering the trans-cultural psychology perspective. Findings of the study are discussed in
the light of the relevant literature on immigration process and psychopathology.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Everyday Memory
Nil Adalı 1 , Bahar Esin Ergin 2 , Onay Çolakoğlu 1
1
2
Department of Psychology, Okan University
Psychological Counselling and Education Center, Okan University
Country: Turkey
Everyday memory is the individuals‘ subjective memory performance that is related to the
memory processes and faults of daily life. It is known that in the studies carried on people
who have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, the emphasis is on the cognitive processes. The
research group consists of 152 participants between the ages of 18-22. For that purpose, all
participants were administered a personal information form; ‗Everyday Memory
Questionnaire‘, ‗Memory Compensation Questionnaire‘, ‗Cognitive Failures Questionnaire‘,
‗Prospective and ‗Retrospective Memory Questionnaire‘ and a ‗Maudsley Obsessive
Compulsive Inventory‘. In this research the participants are asked about their ―daily
forgetfulness‖ on the base of their OCD symptoms and the relationship between their
everyday memory and OCD symptoms are investigated. The results of the study revealed that
there are significant relationships among OCD symptoms, everyday memory performances,
prospective and retrospective memory perceptions. The findings of the study were discussed
in the light of the related literature.
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Working with Trauma: Secondary Traumatic Stress among Mental Health Workers in
Turkey
Ferhat Jak Icoz 1 , Ayten Zara 1
1
Country: Turkey
The present study investigated the prevalence of secondary traumatic stress in Turkey, impact
of demographic, professional and personal factors on development of secondary traumatic
stress. 133 mental health workers, which encompass psychologists, psychiatrists,
psychological counselors and social workers from Marmara, Southeastern, Central Anatolian
and Aegean regions. In order to measure above mentioned variables, a demographical survey,
Trauma Attachment Belief Scale and Maslach Burnout Inventory were applied to participants
through mail and online survey. Education level, profession, geographical factor, sex,
working with trauma, work setting, work population, personal trauma history and active,
problem solving adaptive coping strategies were found to be significantly related with
development of secondary traumatic stress. The present sample showed high levels of
secondary traumatic stress prevalence, in comparison to other studies abroad.
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Parenting Stress and Maternal Self-Efficacy in Housewife and Occupying Mothers with
Young Children
Karineh Tahmassian 1 , Asieh Anari 2 , Mahboubeh Fathabadi 1
1
2
Family Institute, Shahid Beheshti University
Jahad Daneshgahi, Tarbiat Moallem University
Country: Iran
Current study was conducted to examine the differences between maternal self-efficacy and
parenting stress in Housewife and occupying mothers of 2-6 year old children. The present
study is a descriptive-post hoc study. In order to do this, after selecting 15 kindergartens from
3 area of Tehran, by multistage sampling method, 350 mothers (185 Housewife mothers, 165
occupying mothers) completed Parenting stress Index (Abiding, 1995) and Maternal efficacy
Questionnaire (Teti & Gelfand, 1991). One way ANOVA analysis showed that there was
significant difference between parenting stress and maternal self-efficacy levels of both
groups. The Housewife mothers‘ average of parenting stress and maternal self-efficacy were
higher than of occupying mothers (P=0/001).results showed that employment can reduce the
parenting stress and increase the maternal self-efficacy in mothers with young children.
Findings also emphasize a need for planning supportive and preventive programs for
housewife mothers who have low maternal self-efficacy and high Parental stress.
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Content Analysis of the Construct Systems of Children with ADHD
Joan Miquel Soldevilla 1 , Duygu Kuzu 2 , Emmeline Froede 3 , David Winter 3
1
Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, University of Barcelona
School of Psychology, İzmir University of Economics
3
School of Psychology, University of Hertfordshire
2
Country: Spain
There is a long tradition in clinical practice or in research to focus on structural characteristics
(phenomenology, epidemiology, etiology) of a particular group. This trend has demonstrated
its usefulness in the development of taxonomies and profiles as well as the provision of a
common scientific language. On the other hand, less interest has been shown in the content of
individuals‘ views of their experiences from an idiographic rather than a normative
perspective. As a consequence, this unique information tends not to be considered. Currently,
there are different approaches that take into account these aspects. One of them is Personal
Construct Psychology (PCP). From this framework, we have analysed the content of the
personal constructs of children (n=36, aged 7-12) with a diagnosis of Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Specific dimensions of meaning were found to be more
important than others and some of these dimensions related to symptomatology.
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Depressed youth: Family Functioning and Treatment Outcome
Ferdinand Garoff 1
1
University of Helsinki, Department of Psychology
Country: Denmark
This study explores family functioning as an element of therapeutic change in Focused
Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (FIPP) and time-limited Systems Integrative
Family Therapy (SIFT) for depressed children and adolescents. After a screening process, 72
participants, aged 8 to 15, were randomly assigned to either FIPP or time-limited SIFT.
Assessments took place prior to, at the end of, and 6 months after treatment. Families in both
SIFT and FIPP showed a small, but significant and sustained, improvement in family
functioning by the end of treatment in both mothers‘ self-reports and family therapists‘
assessments. Better family functioning at baseline in mothers‘ self-reports, and improved
family functioning during SIFT as assessed by family therapists, predicted a sustained
decrease in self-reported depressive symptoms. Results indicated that Time-limited SIFT may
be more effective with younger children and in cases without diagnosis of double depression.
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The Role of Several Factors in the Prediction of Emotion Regulation Difficulties Among
Adolescents
Dilek Sarıtaş 1 , Tülin Gençöz 1
1
PSY, ODTÜ
Country: Turkey
The aim of the present study was to examine the roles of personality factors of adolescents ,
emotion regulation difficulties in mothers, and parenting styles of mothers in the prediction of
emotion regulation difficulties among adolescents. 302 first-grade high school students (161
females and 141 males, mean age of 15) and 149 mothers (mean age of 42) were administered
Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), Basic Personality Traits, and a short form
of Perceived Parental Rearing Behavior (EMBU). Results demonstrated that neurotism
(β=.41), lack of openness to experience (β = -.19) , and emotion regulation difficulties in
mothers (β=.39) significantly associated with emotion regulation difficulties among
adolescents. In addition to that, while adolescents‘ perception of their mothers as rejecting
(β=.15) was positively associated with their emotion regulation difficulties, mothers‘ own
perception of themselves as overprotecting (β=-.20) was negatively associated with
difficulties in emotion regulation among adolescents.
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Internet Addiction and Face to Face Victimization as Predictors of Cyberbullying
Behavior in Adolescence
Vasılıs Stavropoulos 1 , Evı Avdelıdou 1 , Efrosını Mottı Stefanıdı 1
1
Psychology, Unıversıty of Athens
Country: Greece
Research suggests that cyberbullying, is associated with internet addiction and being a victim
of face-to-face victimization, this paper discusses the potential relationship between these
three factors. A questionnaire survey of a sample of 467 adolescents in Attica, Greece, ages
14 to 23, conducted between February and May 2010. The Internet Addiction Test and the
Bullying/Victimization Questionnaire, were used. Logistic regression analysis was employed
to predict that a participant would express cyberbullying behavior. The predictor variables
were participant‘s internet addiction and face to face victimization level. A test of the full
model was statistically significant, c2(2, N = 467) = 52,916, p < .001. The model was able
correctly to classify 96% of those who expresses cyberbullying behavior, for an overall
success rate of 83,1%. Findings support that, uncontrolled internet use by face to face -life
bullying victims, could trigger cyber bullying behaviors.
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Tendencies towards Young Schema Domains among Turkish Adults regarding Gender,
and Different Levels of Parental Education
Bahar Köse 1 , Tülin Gençöz 1
1
Psychology, Middle East Technical University
Country: Turkey
The aim of the study was to examine the differences on the three different Young Schema
Domains (1996) (i.e, Perception of Insufficient Self [PIS], Inhibition in Expressing Emotions
[IEE], and Insufficient Ego Control [IEC]) on the basis of gender, and different levels of
mother‘s and father‘s education. Participants were 501 Turkish adults (300 females and 201
males) whose ages varied between 18 and 50 (M = 29.68, SD = 8.74). MANOVA analyses
with bonferroni corrections revealed that people having low educated mothers reported higher
tendencies to IEE and IEC Domains, compared to the ones having higher education mothers.
Furthermore, people having low educated fathers had higher tendency for IEC Domain
compared to those having high educated fathers. Moreover, males were found to have higher
tendency for IEE Domain, compared to females.
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Specific Developmental Disorders Are Not Specific
Murray Dyck 1
1
Psychology, Griffith University
Country: Australia
Definitions of communication, motor skills, learning and other developmental disorders imply
that the defined delays or deficits are specific to one or a few related aspects of development.
This idea is inconsistent with what is predicted by dynamic models of development which
suggest that any neuro-developmental defect has widespread and cascading effects. The
specificity of deficits was checked in a sample of 32 children referred to university or private
psychology clinics and who were assessed on measures of intelligence (performance and
verbal), motor skills, language, and social cognition. Results indicate that when a deficit is
observed in any area, it is more likely than not that at least one other deficit will also be
observed. Current definitions of disorder do not match the characteristics of children with
developmental deficits and when used may lead to the underestimation of children‘s
developmental problems.
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Persistence and Outcome of Auditory Hallucinations in Adolescence: a Longitudinal
General Population Study of 1800 Individuals
Nicole Gunther 1 , Ellen De Loore 2 , Marjan Drukker 2 , Frans Feron 3 , Bernard Sabbe 4 , Dirk
Deboutte 4 , Ron Mengelers 2 , Jim van Os 2 , Inez Myin-Germeys2
1
Psychology, Open University, The Netherlands
Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University, The Netherlands
3
Social Medicine, Maastricht University, The Netherlands
4
Collaborative Antwerp Psychiatric Research Institute (CAPRI), University Antwerp,
Belgium
2
Purpose: To investigate whether persistence of hallucinations in adolescence increases the
risk of developing secondary delusional ideation and affective dysregulation. Method: Data
were derived from routine, longitudinal health screening of 1912 adolescents living in the
Maastricht area (The Netherlands). Baseline assessment was in the second grade of secondary
school (T0) and follow-up occurred 2 years later (T1). Questions included the psychosis
screening questions (Poulton et al, 2001), the SDQ assessing general psychopathology and a
question assessing depression. Results: Hallucinations at T0 were associated with increased
levels of depressed mood and general psychopathology at T1, and the degree of persistence of
hallucinations was associated with a progressively greater risk for T1 delusional ideation as
well as increased levels of follow-up depressed mood and general psychopathology.
Conclusion: Although hallucinations in adolescents are a common and mainly transitory
phenomenon, the persistence rate over time is far from negligible, and associated with clinical
deterioration.
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Social Phobia and Social Skills: Results of a New “Self-Assurance Training” for Shy
Adolescents
Lehenbauer Mario 1 , Stetina Birgit U. 1
1
University of Vienna, Institute of Clinical, Biological and Differential Psychology
Country: Austria
Purpose: Adolescents who suffer from social fears often have a lack in social skills. We
created a self-assurance training (based on CBT-techniques including social skills training) to
work with natural groups of shy and inconspicuous students in school setting. Method: We
surveyed 331 pupils (259 female, 72 male), aged 13 to 20, using SPIN (Social Phobia
Inventory) and SPE (Clark, 1995). The intervention group (IG, n=154) attended the training,
the control group (CG, n=177) got no intervention. Results: There is a high significant
(p<0.001) decrease of social phobia rates in the IG from 44.2% to 27.92% (and a nonsignificant minimal decrease in the CG from 42.86% to 40.48%). The SPE identified high
significant reductions of dysfunctional beliefs in the IG (p<0.001). Discussion: Our results
indicate high significant effects of the social skills training, decreased social fears and
dysfunctional beliefs in our intervention group.
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The Norm, Reliability, and Validity Studies of Vineland II for Turkish Children Aged
Birth To Age 8 Years Old: Clinical Validity Studies for children with ASD, ADHD, and
SLD.
Basak Alpas Elbek 1 , Melda Akcakin 1 , Gulsen Erden 2
1
2
Child Psychiatry, Ankara University, Medical School
Psychology, Ankara University, Letters of Faculty
Country: Turkey
The aim of this study was to investigate the adaptation, reliability and validity of the
Vineland-II for Turkish children whose original was revised by Sparrow and her colleagues
(2005). The Vineland-II was administered on total 612 (306 girls, 306 boys) normal children
aged 0-8 years in nine age ranges. For clinical sample, 53 (15 girls, 38 boys) children
diagnosed with ASD (verbal, non-verbal, and PDD-NOS), and 68 (15 girls, 53 boys) children
diagnosed with ADHD and/or SLD are selected. The SES of the subject was modified
according to mothers‘ three education levels. Reliability of the scale determined Internal
Consistency Analysis. Validity of the Vineland-II assessed three methods (Test Content,
Response Process, and Criterion Validities). The results revealed that the Vineland-II could be
used as a valid and a reliable diagnostic tool for the measure adaptive level functioning of
Turkish normal and the children with ASD, ADH, and SLD in Turkey.
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School-aged Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder Can Be
Successfully Discriminated on the Basis of Underlying Psychopathy Traits.
Alexandros Lordos 1 , Kostas Fanti 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus
Country: Cyprus
While it has been shown that CU Traits are often present in children with Conduct Disorder
(CD), little effort has yet been made to identify traits which underlie Oppositional Defiant
Disorder (ODD). In this study, based on a sample of 1755 children, a Discriminant Analysis
was conducted to classify children with CD, children with ODD, and children with both
conditions on the basis of underlying psychopathy traits. Of the functions that emerged, the
first discriminated between different levels of Callous and Uncaring traits, while the second
discriminated between different levels of Impulsive and Narcissistic traits. Children with CD
were higher in the Callous-Uncaring dimension; children with ODD were higher in the
Impulsive-Narcissistic dimension; while children with criteria for both conditions were high
in both dimensions. The findings suggest that impulsivity and narcissism, conceptualized as
an integrated dimension, may offer a useful complement to CU Traits in understanding
childhood externalizing disorders.
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Development, Reliability and Validity of Turkish Social Information Processing Scale
for Aggressive Children
Barış Emre Günemre 1 , Serap Tekinsav Sütcü 1
1
Psychology, Ege University
Country: Turkey
According to social information processing model of children\'s aggressive behavior, child\'s
behavioral response to a problematic social stimulus is a function of five: steps of processing:
encoding of social cues, interpretation of social cues, response generation, response
evaluation, and enactment. Skillful processing at each step is hypothesized to lead to
competent performance within a situation, whereas biased or deficient processing is
hypothesized to lead to aggressive behavior. The purpose of the study is to develop a social
information processing scale for aggressive children in Turkey and to provide preliminary
psychometric data on the scale. For this purpose, the scale was developed on the basis of the
studies in the literature. The scale includes 12 vignettes and some questions to assess the steps
of social information processing on the vignettes. The scale was administered the aggressive
and nonaggressive children. Results are discussed in the light of the literature.
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Parents' Insecure Attachment, Psychological Control and Their Preschool Child‟s
Behaviour Problems
Sandra Sebre 1 , Inga Skreitule-Pikše 1
1
Psychology, University of Latvia
Country: Latvia
The aim of this study was to examine the associations between parents‘ insecure attachment,
psychological control and their preschool child‘s internalizing and externalizing problems.
Participating were 248 mothers and 248 fathers of preschool children, 3 – 5 years of age. The
parents completed questionnaires concerning their own attachment models, parenting methods
(warmth, direct punishment, psychological control) and their child‘s behaviour. Results
showed that parents with insecure fearful or insecure preoccupied attachment models were
more likely to rely upon psychologically controlling parenting methods which, in turn, were
found to be associated with the child‘s internalizing (anxiety- depression) and externalizing
(aggression) problems. Differences in predictive strength were found according to the parent‘s
and child‘s gender, with the most prominent effects in regard to the mother-son relationships.
Discussion includes practical implications for the development of parenting training programs
to facilitate more positive parent-child relationships resulting in more positive child
behaviours.
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Long and Short Term Life Events and Depression Among Turkish Adolescents
Zeynep Tuzun 1 , Fusun Cuhadaroglu Cetin 2
1
2
Adolescent, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Children's Hospital
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Country: Turkey
The purpose of this paper is to provide data to the researchers about major life events of
Turkish adolescents investigate the variations of stressful life events of adolescents in relation
to gender, age and SES, examine the relationships of depression levels and life events. The
study included 467 adolescents (254 females and 213 males) from high schools with different
socio-economic status (SES) who were administered Beck Depression Inventory, Symptoms
Cheklist-90-R and Life Events Questionnaires. The findings indicate that female adolescents
had significantly high scores on depression scale than male adolescents. Adolescents from
low SES had significantly higher scores on depression scales than high SES groups. It was
found that some life events had significant relation with gender and SES groups and they had
main effects on depression scores. The results of this study highlight the variations in
adolescent‘s perceptions of life events in relation to depression, SES and gender.
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Factors associated with the Conduct Problems of Turkish Adolescents: Parental
Acceptance-Rejection and Social Support
Canan Büyükaşık Çolak 1 , Tülin Gençöz 1
1
Psikoloji, METU
Country: Turkey
The aim of the present study was to examine the factors associated with the conduct problems
of Turkish adolescents. Participants were 157 high school students (age range 14-18), and the
parents (responded mothers n = 107, responded fathers n = 96) of these students. For this aim,
several measures namely, Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire/Control: Child
Version and Social Support Appraisals Scale for Children, were administered to the students;
whereas Conners‘ Parent Rating Scale was completed by the parents. Regression analyses
conducted separately for both mothers and fathers ratings revealed that Social Support
appraised from family was negatively associated with conduct problems reported by the
parents. Moreover, after controlling for the effects of Social Support maternal undifferentiated
rejection was positively associated with conduct problems for both parents. The results were
discussed in the light of the literature.
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Examining the Predictors of Children Anxiety Based on Their Early Maladaptive
Schemas (EMSs) and the EMSs of Their Mother
Zahra Ghamkharfard 1 , Saba Nazemi Gharehbagh 2
1
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical
Sciences
2
University of Science and Culture, University of Science and Culture
Country: Iran
Purpose: The aim of present study was to examine the predictors of children anxiety based on
their Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMSs) and the EMSs of their mother. Methods: The
sample included 180 Iranian students enrolled in grades 4-9, and their mothers. The
questionnaires consist of Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED),
Schema Inventory for Children (SIC), and Young Schema Questionnaire-Short Form (YSQSF) for mothers. To understand the relationship between EMSs of child and mother, with
child anxiety, we conducted a stepwise regression analysis. Results: Regression analysis
indicated that SIC and YSQ-SF subscales accounted for a significant proportion of the
variance (42.2%) in total anxiety (R = .650, P < .001). Discussion: children anxiety can
considerably be impressed by the EMSs of themselves and their mother. Consequently
training the rational belief to the children and mothers is important.
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Comparing WISC-R Profiles: PDD Subgroups With and Without Hyperlexia vs.
Specific Learning Disability
Gülsen Erden 1 , Melda Akçakın 2 , İlkiz Altınoğlu Dikmeer 2
1
2
Psychology, Ankara University
Child Psychiatry, Ankara University School of Medicine
Country: Turkey
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) are separate
neurodevelopmental disorders that share similar sensory and/or motor impairments. The aim
of this study is to compare the WISC-R profiles of children within PDD spectrum (i.e.,
Autistic Disorder (AD), Asperger‘s Syndrome (AS) and Pervasive Developmental Disorder –
Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)) and children with SLD. The sample was consisted of
123 children with PDD (AD=80, AS=20, PDD-NOS=23) and 66 children with SLD.
Hyperlexia (HPL) is mostly associated with PDD, therefore the second part of the study
involved the comparison of the WISC-R profiles of children with and without HPL and
children with SLD. 35 of the AD group, 6 of the AS group and 7 of the PDD-NOS group
were hyperlexics. Results of the study will be discussed.
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Parent Personality, Parental Attitudes, Child Temperament, and Parent-Child
Interactions as Aetiological Factors in the Development of Child Psychopathology
Rink Klaus 1
1
Psychology, University of Zurich
Country: Switzerland
How strongly is the development of child psychopathology determined by the parent's
personality, the child's temperament, parental attitudes and specific parent-child interactions?
Method: 241 parents with a child of 1.5-6 years completed questionnaires on parent
personality, dysfunctional parental attitudes, child temperament and child pathology. 98
parents additionally provided protocols of parent-child interactions for 21 consecutive days
(categorized into interaction-types). Results: Mostly the mother's personality (18 subscales),
child temperament (14 subscales), dysfunctional parental attitudes, certain styles of conflict
management and total interaction time with the child are significantly correlated with child
psychopathology. Correlations increase with the child's age. Multiple regression analyses (age
4-6) yielded six variables (little interaction time with fathers, paranoid thoughts, reducing
unwanted behaviours with punishment, anger, dysfunctional parental attitudes, psychoticism),
explaining 81% variance of child pathology. Conclusion: There is a causal path from parent
personality, and dysfunctional attitudes over dysfunctional interaction styles and neglect to
child psychopathology.
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Testing a New Version of the Emotional Stroop in Depression Recovery
Mari Strand 1 , Mike Oram 2 , Åsa Hammar 2
1
2
Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway
School of Psychology, University of St. Andrews, Scotland
Country: Norway
The emotional Stroop test has in several studies been used to measure attentional bias to
emotions in depression. Studies have found that acutely depressed patients have a tendency
towards slower naming of colours of words with emotionally negative content. 20 severely
depressed patients in recovery and 20 matched controls were included in a study and
presented to a new version of the emotional Stroop test. The task was twofold, to ignore a
written word superimposed onto a simultaneously presented emotional face, or the opposite,
to ignore an emotional face and focussing on defining the emotion of a superimposed word.
Preliminary results show a Stroop effect for both conditions. In addition the patients in
depression recovery made significantly more mistakes when defining a positive word and
face. The new test thus seems as a clinically relevant tool, in being sensitive with regard to
aspects of emotional attention and information processing.
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Risk Factors for Mild Cognitive Impairment Conversion into Dementia: Selectivity of
Executive Functioning Deficits.
Marco Timpano Sportiello 1 , Davide Cammisuli 1
1
Department of Psychiatry, Neurobiology, Pharmacology and Biotechnologies, Clinical
Psychology Institute
Country: Italy
Introduction: Previous investigations have suggested that planning, selective attention and
sensibility to interference are more damaged than mental flexibility and inhibitory control for
a considerable number of subjects with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). The present study
aims at: clarifying if such a kind of impairments can be actually considered the main risk
factors for MCI conversion into dementia; evaluating if MCI II is the highest risk subgroup.
Methods: 130 MCI subjects form the sample. Executive functioning was tested by Towers of
London, Stroop Test, Visual Search Test, Verbal Fluency Test, Brixton Test, and Go-No-Go
task (Frontal Assessment Battery). Results: Planning and sensibility to interference are
deteriorated more frequently than mental flexibility and inhibitory control; MCI II represents
the highest risk subgroup. Conclusions: Our research confirms recent findings indicating the
role of frontal lobes in dementia, especially for the identification of risk factors involved in
MCI conversion into frank dementia.
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Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Focused on the Trauma of Victims of
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Eduin Cáceres Ortiz 1 , Francisco Labrador Encinas 1
1
Psychology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Country: Spain
The effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral treatment focused on the trauma of female victims
of IPV was evaluated. There were 120 participants, in three groups: treatment, no treatment
and no IPV. The characteristics and severity of the IPV was also evaluated. Follow-up was
performed at one, three, six and twelve months. The treatment is brief (8 sessions), in group,
protocolized in components (psychoeducation, relaxation, cognitive and exposure therapy).
The results point to several proximal risks for victimization and perpetration. 29.2% were
victims only of IPV and 70.8% of complex trauma. The effectiveness of the treatment was
statistically and clinically demonstrated. Large effect sizes for PTSD (2.12), reexperimentation (1.79), avoidance (1.55) and hyperarousal (1.50) and concomitant
symptomology, anxiety (1.17), depression (0.90), self-esteem (1.66), maladjustment (0.95)
and post-traumatic cognitions (1.10). The results were maintained during one year of followups.
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Underlyıng (Possıble) Mechanısms Of Memory Dıstrust As A Functıon Of Repeated
Checkıng In A Nonclınıcal Student Sample
Talat Demirsöz 1 , H. Belgin Ayvaşık 2
1
2
Psychiatry, Hacettepe University Hospital
Country: Turkey
Recent literature proposes repeated checking increases familiarity with the material, making
recollections less vivid and detailed and promoting distrust in memory. Contrary to literature,
it is hypothesized in present study that the level of distinctiveness of recollections plays
crucial role in memory distrust. After screening 381 university students, 84 students were
randomly assigned to two conditions: While participants were all asked to carry out checking
rituals on a virtual gas ring for fifteen times, half of the participants were given feedback
indicating that checking activity was complete. Results showed participants given feedback
had significantly higher scores on both memory confidence for gas rings in the last checking
trial and overall outcome confidence for gas rings throughout all checking trials than
participants not given feedback. Nevertheless, there was no significant differentiation
amongst conditions for level of vividness and detail of recollections. Results are discussed in
the light of the related literature.
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Happy and Angry Faces, Short Presentation Durations, and Intermediate Subgroups:
Investigating the Dot Probe Task in More Detail
Ulrich S. Tran 1 , Elisabeth Lamplmayr-Kragl 1 , Daniela M. Pfabigan 1
1
University of Vienna, Faculty of Psychology
Country: Austria
Using the dot probe task, an attentional bias toward threat (e.g. Angry faces) is a well
established and robust finding in anxious subjects. However, previous studies most often
relied on an ambiguous bias index, compared only extreme groups, suffered from small
sample sizes and sex imbalance, and did not systematically explore psychological correlates
or reactions to other emotional stimuli. We investigated attentional biases in a large, age and
sex balanced community sample, using facial expressions of anger, disgust, fear, happiness,
and sadness. Extreme groups could be recovered that differed markedly in reactions to anger
and happiness. However, two specific intermediate subgroups also emerged. Importantly,
attentional biases were associated with anxiety and general psychological distress among
women, but with traits of the Big Five, alexithymia, and trait Emotional Intelligence among
men. Our findings thus suggest that the sampling of male subjects based on self-reported
anxiety may result in systematic error.
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Attachment Dimensions As Moderators For The Effect Of Oxytocin After Trauma
Films
Gizem Arikan 1 , Kathy Carnelley 1 , Lusia Stopa 1 , David Baldwin 1 , Anke Karl 2
1
2
Psychology, University of Southampton
Psychology, University of Exeter
The activation of a state of secure attachment has been found to be a stress-buffer. It has been
shown that nasally administered oxytocin (OT) may increase the human feeling of trust and
felt-security. We investigated the combined effect of secure attachment priming (SAP) and
(OT). A double-blind experimental study employing the trauma film paradigm (Holmes,
Brewin, & Hennessy, 2004) was conducted in 96 undergraduates. Participants answered
questionnaires on attachment styles, anxiety and depression scales. They were randomly
assigned to one of four possible conditions: receiving a nasal dose of OT plus secure
attachment priming (OT+SAP), receiving placebo (PI) plus secure attachment priming
(PI+SAP), receiving OT plus neutral priming (NP) (OT+NP) and receiving placebo plus
neutral priming (PI+OT). Then they watched the trauma films. There were moderating effects
of attachment dimensions on OT and on priming which indicated differential effect of OT on
individuals.
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The self in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Michael Kyrios 1
1
Brain & Psychological Sciences Research Centre, Swinburne University of Technology
Country: Australia
Purpose: While cognitive-behavioral conceptualizations of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
(OCD) have led to effective treatments, outcomes vary and dropout/relapse rates remain high.
In response, our researcher has turned to identifying factors predictive of poorer outcomes and
developing novel treatment strategies based on new theoretical approaches. Specifically, our
research focuses on identifying negative self-construals associated with OCD. Method: Using
experimental and questionnaire-based research, we examined the association of implicit and
explicit self-construals to OCD phenomena. Results: Ambivalence about one‘s self-worth,
perceptions about the degree of importance of the moral domain, dissonance between implicit
and explicit self-concept, and modulations in self perceptions were found to be associated
with a range of OCD phenomena. Discussion: On the basis of findings about the relevance of
self-based factors, particularly relating to moral domains, we present a conceptual model of
etiology related to OCD that incorporates cognitive and self-construals. Implications for
research and treatment are discussed.
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Psychological Effects of Traumatic Events: A Qualitative Analysis
A. Nuray Karanci 1 , Hivren Ozkol 1 , A. Tamer Aker 3 , Sedat Isikli 4
1
Psychiatry, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
4
Psychology, Hacettepe University
3
Country: Turkey
Objective: Although negative effects of traumatic events have been studied extensively,
positive effects have been somehow neglected. Furthermore, the impact of traumatic events
has been largely examined with quantitative methods. This study investigated the
psychological effects of traumatic events using a qualitative approach. Method: Ninety-one
participants were asked to describe all the effects of the most disturbing traumatic event that
they have experienced. Two raters independently coded the answers into categories of
positive and negative impacts of traumatic events. Results: Coefficients of agreement
(Cohen's K) between observers' ratings (Interrater agreement: 88; 95% CI=.80-.96) indicated
a very high agreement. Participants reported both positive and negative effects. The most
commonly given positive effect was a positive change in interpersonal relationships whereas
depressed mood was the most commonly given negative effect. Discussion: The results of this
qualitative survey supported the coexistence of positive and negative impacts of traumatic
events.
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Adaptation of the Trauma Screening Questionnaire for Turkish Samples
A. Nuray Karanci 1 , Hivren Ozkol 1 , A. Tamer Aker 2 , Sedat Isikli 3
1
Psychiatry, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
3
2
Country: Turkey
Objective: In post disaster situations, in which a very large number of survivors are involved,
brief screening instruments are needed for detecting posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and
symptoms. This study aimed to adapt the Trauma Screening Questionnaire (TSQ) (Brewin et
al., 2002) to be used with Turkish samples. Method: After the translation process, the TSQ
was administered to 118 participants together with the Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale.
Results: The results showed that internal consistency is quite adequate (Cronbach's alpha for
the scale was 0.82). For the validity of the scale, it yielded high correlations with the
Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale (r= .69, p< .01). Discussion: These preliminary results
seem to support the internal consistency and validity of the scale for a Turkish sample.
Females and males did not significantly differ from each other. Further studies should
investigate its psychometric properties in broader samples.
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Coping Processes of Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Caroline Bonnes 1
1
Educational Sciences, Institute of Special Education
Country: Germany
The study focuses on the development of adults with ADHD as well as on possible resources
and risk factors throughout lifespan. One goal of the study is to explore how adults with
ADHD cope – or not – with the obstacles that they encounter throughout their biography. To
get a deeper understanding of the phenomena, semi-structured interviews have been
conducted and analyzed with content analysis. The data shows that important areas of life
(e.g. family, partnership, social relations, school career and professional development) are
heavily affected by ADHD symptoms. However, especially remarkable are cases who seem to
cope very well. From the data it can be inferred that there are internal and external resources
influencing the individual development throughout the life course. The study yields new
insight into developmental patterns of adults with ADHD. This knowledge can enhance the
improvement of therapy and personal development through trainings and educational
measures
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Debunking Psychological Differences İn Online-Games: Problematic Gaming Behavior
and Clinical Psychological Aspects Of Online-Gaming
Oswald D. Kothgassner 1 , Birgit U. Stetina 1 , Mario Lehenbauer 1 , Anna Felnhofer 1 , Ilse
Kryspin-Exner 1
1
Country: Austria
Previous studies described several problematic aspects of online-games (e.g. Caplan et al.,
2009; Grüsser et al., 2009). This research examined problematic gaming-behavior (PGB),
avoidance of real-life problems, and Depression among people who play different types of
online-games. Participants in the current study (n=468) either solely played massively
multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs, n=173) or they preferred ego-shooters
(n=142) or real-time-strategy games (n=151). An ANOVA with age (ranging from 11-67
years) as covariate and regression analyses were run to test several hypotheses. Results
indicate that there were statistically significant differences between these three independent
groups of online-games. MMORPG users reported more often PGB (p<0.001), avoidance of
real-life problems (p<0.001), and Depression (p<0.05) than other online-gamers who solely
played ego-shooters or real-time-strategy games. The importance of engagement and playtime
as well as the role of (social) problem avoidance in real-life as empirically investigated
predictors for PGB and Depression should be discussed.
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Clinical Psychopathology, Personality Disorders, Defense Mechanisms and Social
Support İn Transe Sexual Patients İn Treatment Phase
Masoum Ahmadian 1 , Touraj Shamshirinezam 2
1
2
Psychology, Welfare
Psychiatry, Zahedan University
Country: Iran
Objective: the purpose of this study was to evaluate the Clinical psychopathology, personality
disorders, defense mechanisms and social support in transe sexual patients in treatment phase.
Method: in this study 30 transe sexuale persons (T.S) include 15 male and 15 female were
assessed by using MMPI-2, MCMI-III, Common defense mechanisms questionnaire, and
social support instrument. To analyze the data, we applied descriptive statistics, independent
sample T-test, and X2 . Results: the findings indicate that depression and social phobia can be
two major clinical problem of this persons and the structure of defense mechanisms and
personality pathology can prone them to further depression, social isolation and self harm
behaviors. Conclusion: Gender dysphoria is a state of emotional distress associated with an
awareness of incongruity between one‘s biological sex and gender identity.
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A More Anxious World: Rising Trait Anxiety Across 40 Years and 40 Nations
Rob Booth 1 , Dinkar Sharma 2 , Tirza Leader2
1
2
Psychology, Işık University
Psychology, University of Kent
Country: Turkey
Anxiety is one of the most pressing health problems facing many nations. For example, one in
six UK adults has a diagnosable anxiety disorder, and this proportion increased by 12.8%
between 1993 and 2007. However, these figures reflect anxious symptoms, not mood: people
may simply be more willing to report symptoms. Do people really feel more anxious than
they have before? We conducted a large analysis of published scores on Spielberger‘s StateTrait Anxiety Inventory. Over 1500 samples were assembled. Samples were used if they
included mentally-healthy adults, who were not taking psychoactive medication or suffering
any situational stress. The dataset extends back to 1969 and includes data from all over the
world. Results show that anxious mood is indeed increasing over time, even when potential
confounds such as gender, age, and education are controlled, although the effect varies
between nations. This increase in anxiety represents a serious public policy challenge.
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Relatives Of The First-Episode Psychosis Patients: The Relation Between Caregiving
Experience and Distress Over Time
Ieva Povilaitiene 1 , Danute Gailiene 1
1
Department of Clinical and Organizational Psychology, Vilnius University
Country: Lithuania
OBJECTIVE. The aim of this study was to determine which aspects of the caregiving
experience are most stressful for the first-episode psychosis patients‘ relatives and how it
changes over time. METHOD. 30 relatives of the first-episode psychosis patients were
interviewed during the first 10 days of the patient admission to the hospital, after 3 months
and after 9 months. Distress was measured with Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.
Different aspects of the caregiving experience were measured with Experience of Caregiving
Inventory. CONCLUSIONS. Stressfulness of the different aspects of the caregiving
experience changes over time. Scores of the Dependency subscale predict better caregivers‘
distress at the beginning of the first psychosis hospitalization than other aspects of the
caregiving experience. Scores of the Stigma subscale predict caregivers distress better at the
later recovery stages.
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Body Image Distortion and Eating Disorders: The Turkish Validation Study of the
Female Photographic Figure Rating Scale
Ozlem Sertel-Berk 1 , Basak Yucel 1
1
Psychology, Istanbul University
Country: Turkey
Body image distortion (BID) is a key concept in eating disturbances. However, BID is
frequently measured through Body Image Satisfaction (BIS) which may not meet the full
concept. Based on a reconceptualization where BID is operationalized as the discrepancy
between Body Mass Index (BMI) and reported body image, this study, carried with 333
women, aimed to run the Turkish validation of the female Photographic Figure Rating Scale
(PFRS) where reported body image is measured through ten photographic images of real
women varying in BMI from emaciated to obese. In terms of validity, all images were
correctly rank-ordered in the BMI categories; self-ratings of body size on PFRS were
significantly correlated with BMI, and were negatively correlated with BIS. Test–retest
reliabilities on a four-week interval were also significant. The results are promising for further
discussions and research on measuring BID and its possible role on eating attitudes and
disorders.
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Explanation of Obsessive Compulsive Signs in the Basis of Brain Behavioral Systems
Activity, Anxiety Sensitivity & Worry
Gh Reza Chalabianloo 1
1
Clinical Psychology, Islamic Azad University -Branch of Arsanjan
Country: Iran
Aim: In order to study relationships between brain behavioral systems activity & different
signs of obsessive compulsive accompanied with moderating effects of anxiety sensitivity &
worry, this research executed. Method: 244 college students selected by random sampling
procedure & completed Padua Obsessive Inventory, Anxiety sensitivity index-Revised, Pen
state worry questionnaire & Grey Wilson personality questionnaire. Data analyzed by path
analysis. Results: Data indicated that behavioral inhibition system has strong direct & positive
predictive power about all obsessive compulsive signs. Behavioral activating system could
predict impaired control over mental activity negatively. Anxiety sensitivity & worry had
moderating effects on brain behavioral systems – OCD signs relations. Checking behavior &
impaired control over mental activity could better than others. Conclusion: Neural basis of
OCD & behavioral inhibition system have more similarities. So, it can be proposed that OCD
is an anxiety disorder fundamentally.
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A Quantıtatıve Analysıs About The Prevalence Of Ptsd After The Chemıcal Attack In
Halabja
Frishta M-Hasan 1
1
Psy. dep, psy, Inst.
Country: Denmark
The 1988 genocide in Halabja, in which 4000-7000 Kurdish women, children and men were
killed by then Iraqi regime under Saddam Hussein, in the most brutal gas attack on a civil
population in modern history.The study analysis the prevalence of PTSD in two Kurdish
towns; Halabja and Suleimaniyah, encompassing 110 participants. Firstly to compare Halabja
with that in Suleimaniyah which was not attacked, secondly hypothesised that women and
those with shorter education would report a higher prevalence of PTSD symptoms, and thirdly
that participants with higher levels of social support would report a lower prevalence of PTSD
symptoms. The results showed that the prevalence of PTSD symptoms in total, in Halabja was
significantly higher than in Suleimaniyah, further more, a significant connection between sex
and PTSD symptoms and a clear linear relation between education and prevalence of PTSD
symptoms.The results showed no support for the third hypothe.
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Working Memory and Narrative Function in Adolescents with and without Traumatic
Experiences
Silvia Andreassi 1 , Grazia Cappellucci 1 , Marco Carboni 1 , Daniela Gioffrè 1 , Alessandra de
Coro 1
1
Psicologia Dinamica E Clinica, Sapienza University Rome
Country: Italy
Aims: This study aims to explore the relationship between Working Memory (WM) and
Narrative Function (NF) in adolescents with past traumatic experiences. The main hypothesis
is that levels of functioning of WM and NF can be related , and that traumas damage both
WM and NF. Method: A between-group comparison of 100 adolescents with and without past
traumatic experiences. All participants completed AWMA (Alloway&Gathercole, 2005),
AAP (George&West, 2001). Within group correlations were also examined for WM and NF
in clinical and non clinical groups. Results: The clinical group produced fewer specific
narratives and dropped in WM more than the non-clinical group. Moreover in the clinical
group a significant correlation has been found between lower levels of functioning in WM
and NF. Conclusions: WM appears strongly related to the processes of traumatic experience
codification and elaboration, which impair narrative abilities. We hypothesize that trauma
may generate a modification of status inside information processing
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A Comparison in Coping Among Four Anxiety Disorders‟ Symptoms
Ioanna Mete 1 , Georgia Panayiotou 1 , Maria Karekla 1
1
Psychology, University of Cyprus
Country: Cyprus
This study examined possible differences in coping among people with symptoms of four
Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-GAD, Panic Disorder-PD, Social Anxiety
Disorder-SAD and Specific Phobias-SP) in a community sample in Cyprus. Analysis of
Variance was used to compare the means for groups of participants representing each disorder
category (PD, SAD, GAD, SP and Control) and revealed statistically significant differences in
5 coping types: seeking support, expression of negative feelings, behavioral disengagement,
avoidance and acceptance. Comparisons of the 4 clinical groups revealed only marginally
significant differences in avoidance and expression of negative feelings. Findings, in general,
indicate that differences in coping among individuals with different types of anxiety
symptomatology lay mostly in the degree to which coping strategies are used. Among the four
Anxiety Disorders under study, GAD seems to be associated with more maladaptive coping,
compared to SP and PD.
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Training Problem-Solving To Enhance Effective Coping Skills and Psychological
Adjustment
Mahbobeh Chinaveh 1 , Seyed Ebrahim Hosaini 2
1
2
Psychology, Islamic Azad University-Arsenjan Branch
Psychology, Islamic Azad University-Science and Researches Branch
Country: Iran
As in the case of cognitive therapy, much has been written about the use of problem-solving
training as a means of enhancing clients‘ coping skills. Seventy-nine college students who
reported low level of approach coping responses and psychological adjustment were
randomly allocated to either a problem-solving training group, or a non-training control
group. Students in a problem-solving training group received problem-solving training for six
weeks. Their coping skills (approach and avoidance responses) and psychological adjustment
evaluated on the first and last days of program, were compared with those of a control group.
The results showed that approach coping responses and psychological adjustment have been
increased after program in problem-solving training group and was not observed changes in
control group. This study implies that problem-solving could be learned and coping skills
could be acquired.
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A Randomized Controlled Study of Group Interventions for Turkish Migrant Women
with Recurrent Depression: Negative Outcome, Societal Background, and Possible Cu
Birsen Sladky 1 , Walter Renner 1 , Barbara Juen 1
1
Psychology, Innsbruck University
Country: Austria
Turkish migrant women have an excessively high incidence of depression and somatic
complaints. Practicing traditional Turkish values, many are reluctant to utilize "Western"
psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy. We examined Self-Help Groups (SHG), guided by samesex compatriots as culturally sensitive alternatives. We randomized N=66 participants to 15
sessions of SHG or Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), or to a Wait-List (WL) control
condition. Neither SHG nor CBT were superior to WL in reducing depressive and somatic
symptoms and thus were not effective. It is concluded that clinical symptoms for many
participants pose the only possibility to gain a certain amount of control over their
environment under otherwise extremely adverse living conditions. Culturally sensitive
therapy should be offered in a single setting by same-sex therapists of Turkish descent who
are knowledgable of the patients specific problems. Therapy should be planned for longer
time periods in order to instigate change of living conditions.
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Effectiveness of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents with
Severe Anxiety – First Results of a Field Study
Katharina Weitkamp 1 , Judith Daniels 2 , Georg Romer 1 , Silke Wiegand-Grefe 1
1
2
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf
Department of Psychiatry, Charité Berlin
Country: Germany
Objectives: This still ongoing waitlist-controlled field study aims to evaluate the effectiveness
of psychodynamic psychotherapy for children and adolescents with severe anxiety. Methods:
86 children and adolescents (aged 4 to 20) entering outpatient psychodynamic therapy in
Germany have been included in the study. Questionnaires were administered at the beginning
and the end of treatment, as well as up to 5 points in time during therapy and two follow-ups 6
and 12 months after treatment. Impairment has been rated by therapists (İS-CA). Anxiety is
measured with the self- and parent-reported SCARED (self-report for children aged 11 years
and older). Results: Overall, patients show pronounced impairments at the beginning of
therapy. Impairment improved significantly, as does anxiety rated by parents. Self-reported
anxiety has been reduced to a lower degree. Conclusions: The results substantiate that
psychodynamic therapy is successful in alleviating impairment and anxiety symptoms for
children and adolescents.
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Attitudes and Beliefs toward Hypnosis in Portuguese and Spanish Psychologists
Claudia Carvalho 1 , M. Elena Mendonza 2 , Antonio Capafons 3 , Vera Morais 1
1
ISPA-IU, ISPA - Instituto Universitario
Non Applicable, Private Practice
3
Psychology, University of Valencia
2
Country: Portugal
Hypnosis, despite 75 years of research, is still apart of the mainstream of psychology.
However, research shows that hypnosis is effective in treating a variety of psychological and
medical conditions. We investigated attitudes and beliefs about hypnosis in psychologists
from Portugal and Spain, and compared the results by country. 2139 psychologists were
inquired with the Valencia Scale of Attitudes and Beliefs about hypnosis (Capafons et al.
2006; 2008). Preliminary results showed moderate attitudes toward hypnosis, despite a
tendency to an inaccurate belief in the ―hypermnesic powers‖ of hypnosis. Differences
between countries were found: Portuguese psychologists seem to fear hypnosis most, and
Spanish psychologists tended to consider that people remain in control while under hypnosis
and that hypnosis is a valuable therapeutic tool. Results are discussed in light of the work that
has been done on recent years to promote the scientific study of hypnosis in our two countries
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Older Adults‟ Self-Esteem and Congruence: The Impact of Person-Centered Therapy
Sofia von Humboldt 1 , Isabel Leal 1
1
Research Unit of Psychology and Health, Instituto Superior Psicologia Aplicada
Country: Portugal
Aims: This research aims at evaluating how person-centered therapy (‗PCT‘) facilitates the
degree of self-esteem and congruence of older adults. Methods: Information was gathered by
a research tool composed of two parts: (a) a demographic questionnaire and (b) the SelfEsteem Scale (‗SES‘). The research sample comprised 40 elderly people between the ages of
65-93, from both genders, who completed eight sessions of PCT. Results: After the
therapeutic process, results indicated an increase of the participants‘ degree of self-esteem. It
was verified a positive effect of PCT on older adults‘ self-esteem, which was achieved by an
increase of their congruence level. Conclusions: Interventions with older adults may benefit
from clearly understanding self-esteem as an important component for promoting successful
aging and reducing health disparities. Recommendations for future research on older adults‘
PCT impact on self-esteem, as well as suggestions for PCT with older adults are also
presented.
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Show Me The Fear İnside Your Heart: Probing Heart Rate Variability Of Patients With
Anxiety Disorders Using A Virtual Canine Avatar
Oswald D. Kothgassner 1 , Birgit U. Stetina 1 , Lisa M. Glenk 2 , Ilse Kryspin-Exner 1
1
2
Clinical, Biological and Differential Psychology, University of Vienna
Department of Neurophysiology, Vienna Veterinary University
Country: Austria
Former studies (e.g. Licht et al., 2009; Carney et al., 2005; Stetina et al., 2010) reported
relations between psychological disorders and low heart rate variability (HRV). Aim of the
current study was to examine the impact of virtual stimuli on psychophysiological stress
measured by heart rate variability in 24 patients with anxiety disorders (AD) and 24
participants of a healthy control trial. Using a head-mounted-device (HMD) the participant
has to interact with a canine-like avatar. ANOVA for repeated measures were addressed for
this study. Beside the differences regarding the Baseline-HRV, F(1,45)=7.888; p=.007, results
show an decreasing psychophysiological stress level in patients with AD, F(1,45)=6.801;
p=.012, while they interact with the avatar. Following this, positive, convenient and
interactive virtual stimuli were able to evoke rapidly low HRV and reduce
psychophysiological stress in persons with AD. Implications for practice regarding new
possibilities for virtual simulations should be discussed.
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Dose Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) Improve Thought Control Strategies and Stop
Signal Criterias more than Fluvoxamine and Combined Therapy?
Hossein Shareh 1
1
Educational Sciences, Sabzevar Tarbiat Moallem University
Country: Iran
Introduction: This study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of metacognitive therapy
(MCT) compare to fluvoxamine and the combination of MCT with fluvoxamine in improving
thought control strategies and stop signal criterias in treating patients with obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD). Method: twenty-one OCD patients were selected and randomly
assigned to one of three treatment conditions: MCT, fluvoxamine and combined treatment
group. All the patients received 10 weeks of treatment. For evaluating strategies of controlling
intrusive thoughts and criteria of stoping compulsive behaviors, the Thought Control
Questionnaire (TCQ) and Stop Signal Questionnaire (SSQ) were administered at pretreatment and post-treatment. Kruskal Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U-test, and ANCOVA were
used to analyze data. Results: Analyzing data showed that unlike the fluvoxamine, the MCT
and combined treatment lead to significant improvements in worry, self punishment and
reappraisal strategies of thought control and stop signal criterias (P<.01). There were no
significant differences between MCT and combined therapy
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The Effıcacy Of Interventıons Of Group Realıty Therapy On Decrease Of Adolescent
Identıty Crısıs
Jamshid Jarareh 1
1
Clinical Psychology, Semnan University
Country: Iran
Introduction: When the identity crisis is occurred the person would be doubted in response to
necessary questions of his/her life. The purpose of present study is to determine the efficacy
of interventions of group reality therapy on decrease of adolescent student‘s identity crisis.
Method: The present research is a quasi-experimental study that performed in high schools of
Tehran city during October to December 2010. Participants were twenty adolescent student
boys with age range 15-16 old. They were selected by multistage sampling method and were
assigned randomly in two experimental and control groups (n=20). All of them completed
personal identity test. Data were collected in two stages before and a week after administering
intervention. Results: Results showed that the experimental group who received the
intervention of reality therapy reported identity crisis less than control group. Conclusion: The
results suggest that using group reality therapy can decrease identity crisis in adolescents.
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The Effects Of Interventıons Of Intensıve Short-Term Dynamıc Psychotherapy (Istdp)
In Tactıcal Defenses On The Increase Of Couple‟s Satısfactıon
Jamshid Jarareh 1 , Siavash Taieapasand 1
1
Clinical Psychology, Semnan University
Country: Iran
Introduction: tactical defenses as defenses that have interpersonal essence can prevent the
intimacy and emotional closeness in couple‘s relationships. The purpose of present study was
to determine the effect of interventions of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy in
tactical defenses in order to increase couple‘s satisfaction. Method: the present research was
administered with a quasi- experimental design in the centers of psychology and counseling in
Tehran city. Participants were 16 couples (n=32) who referred to these centers. They were
assigned in two groups of experimental and control. Marital satisfaction questionnaire was
completed by participants in two stages before and one week after the intervention. Results:
Results showed that couples in experimental group reported more satisfaction in relation with
his/her spouse. Conclusion: interventions in tactical defenses, based on the intensive shortterm dynamic psychotherapy, can be useful for increasing the marital satisfaction.
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Cognıtıve Conflıcts: A Neglected Topıc In Clınıcal Cognıtıve Psychology?
Guillem Feixas 1 , Joan Miquel Soldevilla 1 , Adrián Montesano 1
1
Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, University of Barcelona
Country: Spain
The idea that human beings have internal conflicts is evident both in our personal experience
and in the psychological literature. Prominent theories as those of Freud, Piaget and Heider
had pointed to the fact that we might hold contradictory tendencies. However, little research
or theoretical advances have been made on this topic since. Research on cognitive variables
affecting clinical conditions has focused on cognitive distortions, misattributions, memory
and attention processes, among others. Within the context of Personal Construct Theory the
notion of cognitive conflict has evolved into a research line. By using the Repertory Grid
technique, our group has focused on this topic. Results suggest that those conflicts are more
common in clinical samples than in control groups. Data from different studies will be
presented. It supports the idea that cognitive conflicts might play a role in various clinical
conditions, especially in blocking the process of change or improvement.
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A Dismantling Meta-Analysis Of Cognitive Behavioural İnterventions For
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Ebru Salcioglu 1 , Metin Basoglu 1
1
Trauma Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London; Istanbul Centre for
Behaviour Research & Therapy
Country: Turkey
Research in the last decades has demonstrated the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural
treatments (CBT) in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Treatments tested often involved a
combination of interventions, such as imaginal/live exposure, cognitive restructuring, anxiety
management, skills training, and problem solving. To examine the contribution of each
technique to outcome we conducted a meta-analysis of 41 randomized controlled trials of
CBT for PTSD. The efficacy of imaginal exposure, cognitive therapy, and CBT without
exposure was limited. Cognitive therapy with a form of exposure outperformed cognitive
therapy alone, suggesting that cognitive interventions by themselves are not sufficient for
successful outcome. Treatment efficacy was most enhanced when live exposure was included
in treatment programmes, suggesting that live exposure has critical importance in successful
treatment of PTSD. Other CBT techniques did not confer additional benefits when used in
combination with exposure. These findings suggest that treatment packages for PTSD could
be refined for maximum efficacy.
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Socio Demographic and Psychological Predictors of Long Term Chronic Misuse and Use
of Benzodiazepines in the General Population of Norwegian Adults: The HUNT St
Trond Nordfjærn 1 , Ottar Bjerkeset 2 , Grete Bratberg 3 , Michael Berk 4 , Rolf Gråwe 1
1
Dept. Of Research and Development, Drug and Alcohol Treatment İn Central Norway
Norwegian University Of Science and Technology, Institute For Neuromedicine
3
Norwegian University Of Science and Technology, HUNT Research Centre
4
Melbourne University, Department Of Psychiatry
2
Country: Norway
This study investigated socio demographic characteristics and psychological predictors of
chronic misuse and use of benzodiazepines in a Norwegian population sample. The cohort
was established from the second (1995-1997) and third (2006-2008) waves of the NordTrøndelag Health Study in Norway (HUNT). Benzodiazepine prescriptions in the study
cohort were registered in the Norwegian Prescription Database (NorPD). The data from this
quality registry were linked to the HUNT dataset and predictors of Benzodiazepine use and
misuse were prospectively assessed. Logistic regression analyses showed that the
probabilities of benzodiazepine use and misuse increased by sleep deprivation, increased age,
depression and anxiety. Male gender also increased the probability of benzodiazepine misuse.
An implication is that clinical initiatives could focus on males, older people, and symptoms of
depression and anxiety in order to reduce benzodiazepine use. Interventions targeted towards
sleep deprivation could also reduce the probabilities of benzodiazepine misuse.
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The Theory of Planned Behavior and Problem Gambling among Chinese College
Students
Anise M. S. Wu 1 , Catherine S. Tang 2
1
2
Sociology and Social Policy, Lingnan University
Psychology, National University of Singapore
Country: China
The present study aims at investigation, based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB), of the
psychological antecedents of intention to gamble as well as problem gambling among Chinese
college students. 932 Chinese college students (aged from 18 to 25 years) were recruited in
Hong Kong and Macao and successfully completed a survey questionnaire. The findings
generally support the efficacy of TPB to explain gambling intention and problems among
Chinese college students. Specifically, the results of the path analysis indicate the most
proximal predictors of problem gambling to be perceived control over gambling and gambling
intention, whereas attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control influence gambling
intention and exert an indirect effect on problem gambling . Thus, the three TPB components
should be considered as potentially valid targets for prevention and intervention efforts
against problem gambling in school-based campaigns for Chinese college students.
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Psychopathology, Qualıty Of Romantıc Relatıonshıps and Personalıty As Predıctors Of
Internet Addıctıon Among Adolescent Avatar Players On The Internet
Vasılıs Stavropoulos 1 , Efrosyni Motti Stefanidi 1
1
Psychology, Unıversıty Of Athens
Country: Greece
Aim of the present study was to describe possible individual risk factors, which may
contribute to internet abuse, among adolescent players. Present research examined especially
the relationship between depression, anxious attachment type, conscientiousness and internet
addiction. A student sample of 2090 participants completed the Symptom Check List – 90 of
Derogatis (1994) to assess psychopathology, the Five Factor Questionnaire for Children of
Asendorpf (1998) to assess personality traits, the Internet Addiction Test of K. Young (1998)
to assess internet use quality and the Experience Of Close Relationships Revised of Brennan
et al, (1998) to assess quality of romantic relationships. Those who defined their selves, as
Avatar players (N=587), were selected for the analysis. Findings from multiple linear
regression revealed, that depression, anxiety attachment type and conscientiousness predict
18% of internet addiction score variance. The results will be discussed in light of emergent
literature on internet addiction and bullying.
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More Mindfulness – less Alcohol? Evaluation of a German Version of the Mindfulness
Based Relapse Prevention Program by Marlatt
Wolfgang P. Beiglboeck 1 , Maria Mayr 2 , Sandra Waigmann 2 , G. Alan Marlatt 3
1
1.2, Anton-Proksch-Institute
Baden, Anton-Proksch-Institute
3
Dept. Of Psychology, University of Washington
2
Country: Austria
Mindfulness has turned out to be an effective treatment for stress related diseases and other
disorders. Recently Bowen, Chawla and marlatt (2010) developed a comprehensive treatment
program based on the cognitive behavioral model of relapse prevention and mindfulness
meditation. The program (MBRP) is designed as an group-based intervention with eighr
weekly sesssions. Up to now this program has never been carried aout in the non-English
speaking European area nor has it been evaluated in Europe. ´ Therefore this program has
been adapted and translated into German and was carried out with two groups of inpatient and
outpatient patients addicted to alcohol (n=25). Pre-/post questionnaires for alcohol related
attributions, mindfulness, craving and self-management were applied. First results show only
minor changes towards more internal attribution and less craving (which might be because of
the long abstinence periods of the outpatient group) but significant results towards more
mindfulness and more capacities in self-management.
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Overgeneralization Of Autobiographical Memories İn Substance Dependent Patients:
İmpaired Executive Functions Or Emotion Avoidance Strategy?
Gandolphe Marie-charlotte 1 , Nandrino Jean-Louis 1 , Vosgien Véronique 2 , Hancart Sabine 2
, Bochand Laure 3
1
Psychology, University Of Lille North Of France
Addictology, Docteur Schaffner Hospital Center Of Lens
3
Psychology, University Of Lille North Of France
2
Country: France
This study aims to investigate if overgeneralization of autobiographical memories in
substance dependent patients is a cognitive phenomenon associated to impaired executive
functions or rather corresponds to an emotion avoidance strategy. Cognitive avoidance
strategies (measured with TCAQ, AQC) and the autobiographical memory (measured with the
AMT) were assessed in 60 dependent patients and 60 control participants. The classical form
of the AMT was presented to half participants and the reversed version (AMT-R) to the other
half, to determine the involvement of executive functions in memories retrieval. AMT results
confirm that dependent patients overgeneralize their autobiographical memories. However,
AMT-R results show the high frequency of general memories for both groups (patients and
controls) understating the role of impaired executive function in overgeneralization for
dependent patients. Results also depict that the more participants use cognitive strategies of
avoidance, the more they overgeneralize memories, suggesting that overgeneralization
corresponds to an emotion avoidance strategy.
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Assessment and Risk Classification Issues of Youth Problem Gambling
Dora Dodig 1 , Neven Ricijas 1 , Aleksandra Huic 2 , Valentina Kranzelic 1
1
Department of Behavioral Disorders, Faculty Of Educatıon and Rehabilitation Sciences
2
Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Humanıtıes and Socıal Scıences
Country: Croatia
Rates of adolescent problem gambling are usually three times higher comparing to adults. It is
unclear whether usual screening instruments can accurately assess problem gamblers because
they rely on adult definition of problem, use dichotomous response formats, are based on
relatively low cut-off scores and include questions that adolescent may not understand. The
main purpose of this presentation is to compare gambling addiction risk classification using
two most common screening instruments: SOGS-RA and DSM-IV-J. Both instruments were
modified in response format into continuous variables, which improved their sensitivity,
preserving high reliability. Research was conducted on a sample of 261 high-school students
in the City of Zagreb. Results indicate a larger percentage of risk and problem gamblers, and
interpretable two-factor solutions for both instruments. Discussion will focus on concordance
among these two instruments and the effects modification has on assessing risk for gambling
addiction, with presentation of new trends in assessments.
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Communications Between Heroin Dependent Mothers and Their İnfant During A
Feeding Session : A Time Series Analysis.
Bochand Laure 1 , Nandrino Jean Louis 1 , Pezard Laurent 2 , Charpentier Anne 1 , Frotier De
La Messelière Aurélie 1 , Doba Karyn 1
1
2
59000, Université Lille 3
13100, Université De Provence
Country: France
This study propose to evaluate the dynamic of the patterns of communication between
mothers dependent to heroin and their infant during a feeding session with 1-month-old
infants prenatally exposed to heroin. The sample included 30 mother-infant dyads with
mothers dependent to heroin and non-addict mothers. Sessions feeding were videotaped and
coded according. Videotapes were coded according to the maternal stimulations (verbal,
feeding, behavioral), and the infant behaviors (quality of sucking, nonverbal emotional
behaviors. The behavioral sequences are processed using both statistical methods and nonlinear time-series analysis. The dynamical analysis of the communications shows that the
mothers dependent to heroin present a deficit of dyadic adjustment to the emotional and
behavioral states of the infant. The difficulty of these mothers to fit to their child\'s emotional
cues is discussed according to the assumption of cognitive perseverations associated to the
drug consumption and the poverty of parental care received in childhood
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A study on Alexithymia, Anxiety Sensitivity and depression levels among young
hemodialysis patients.
Yesim Korkut1
1
Bahcesehir University
There are studies about high Alexithymia levels (Yu, Ciren, Kemei, 2001) among
Hemodialysis patients. Though the fear of own anxiety sysmptoms are known to be related
with difficulty in describing emotional states (Devine et al. 1999) the relationships among
Alexithymia levels and anxiety sensitivity among those patients is not studied. The aim of
this particular study is to investigate the relations between Anxiety sensitivity, Alexithymia,
depression and anxiety among dialyis patients.
Method:
The original sample consisted of 22 young hemodialysis patients and 140 young person that
constitute the non-clinical group.
Both groups were given Toronto Alexithymia Scale, The Anxiety Sensitivity Index, The
State-Trait Anxiety Scale and Beck Depression Inventory, together with a demographic
information form.
Results:
The preliminary results of the study provides information that when age, sex, education and
depression levels are controlled, the scores of Alexithymia is meaningfully higher on the
clinical group.
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How does the impact of traumatic events and post-traumatic growth change over time?:
a longitudinal analyses of the roles of personality, social support and ways of coping in
an adult sample from Turkey
A. Nuray Karanci, A. Tamer Aker, Sedat Isikli, Hivren Ozkol
The aim of this study was to investigate the change in positive and negative effects of
traumatic life events and psychologically traumatic events over the last two years. The study
was conducted with a sample of 118 participants, out of the 169 who could be contacted after
two years and who accepted to participate, from among 423 adults from a stratified cluster
sample provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute, residing in Ankara. The results indicated
that Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms scores decreased significantly over time. Total
Posttraumatic Growth scores did not significantly differ over time, only the `new
possibilities`, dimension of posttraumatic growth, significantly increased over time. For those
whose PTS severity increased over time, PTG scores increased significantly over time,
whereas for those whose PTS severity decreased over time, PTG scores remained stable. The
findings of the study are discussed in the scope of the existing literature.
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Epidemiology of traumatic events and posttraumatic stress disorder in an adult sample
from Turkey: a longitudinal study
A. Nuray Karanci, A. Tamer Aker, Sedat Isikli, Hivren Ozkol
The aim was to examine the incidence of experiencing new traumatic events and
psychologically traumatic events as well as possible PTSD ratios over a two years period. The
study was conducted with a sample of 118 participants, out of the 169 who could be contacted
two years after a first study and who accepted to participate, from among 423 adults from a
stratified cluster sample provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute, residing in Ankara. The
results showed that 72.9% (n=118) of participants in the first study and 52.5% of participants
in the second study reported experiencing at least one traumatic event. Among participants
who reported experiencing at least one traumatic event, 43% of those in the first measure and
74.2% of those in the second measure met the DSM-IV Criterion A. The findings of the study
are discussed in the scope of the existing literature.
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Category: Cognition
Autobiographical Memory Performance (Specificity Of Episodic and Semantic Aspects)
İn Adults With PTSD
Alireza Moradi 1 , Ahmad Abdi 1
1
Clinical Psychology, Tarbiat Moallem University
Country: Iran
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the ability to access specific
autobiographical material in memory and symptoms of PTSD among individuals with and
without PTSD and normal control subjects. Two samples of privates with (patient group) and
without PTSD (Non-PTSD) and a sample of healthy control completed the AMT and AMI,
followed by Persian version of psychological scales including IES-R, BDI, BAI and WAIS-R
. All groups were matched by sex, age, IQ. The results indicated that PTSD group generated
fewer specific episodic and semantic details of autobiographical memory compared to the
controls. It seems that the reduced of specificity of memories on the AMT and AMI are
associated to the increased of posttraumatic stress symptoms in traumatized samples. The data
from this study is discussed in terms of compromised access to specific autobiographical
material in distressed trauma survivors reflecting a process of affect regulation.
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Category: Cognition
Psychological Rehabilitation Program and Mental Disorder
Asghar Dadkhah1 ,Surender Kumar2, Kenji ishikura 2, Mehrnoush Esbati3
1
Psychology, University
2
Japan
3
Iran
Psychologists have contributed to programs that are helping people change their feelings,
emotions, and behavior instead of just suppressing symptoms. There have been lots of
improvements in psychological interventions working with people with disability and serious
mental disorders. In particular, a number of treatment programs are drawing on the work of
psychologists and their method encourages people to learn about their own body and mind
and demonstrate social skills that allow them to function in a community. Japanese
psychological rehabilitation is one of these programs. The symposium will cover historical
review, training method, training through camp (which includes techniques training; Group
activity/psychotherapy; parents counseling; daily life guidance for children; and therapist
training), applications to Children with cerebral palsy, autistic, hyper activity, schizophrenia,
Down's Syndrome, mental retardation, and aged people with physical disability, trends of
program at normal - special school, and domestic - international intensive workshop camps.
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Category: Cognition
Does The Spider Always Win The Fight For Attention? Top-Down Modulation İn FearRelevant Interference.
Joyce M. G. Vromen 1 , Ottmar V. Lipp 1 , Roger W. Remington 1
1
Psychology, The University of Queensland
Country: Australia
Fear-relevant stimuli have been shown to receive preferential attention. The current study
investigates whether preferential visual spatial attention to fear-relevant stimuli is solely
driven by bottom-up (or stimulus-driven) processes, as has been proposed in the theory of an
encapsulated fear module (Öhman & Mineka, 2001). In a spatial cueing task, we presented a
fear-relevant stimulus among other stimuli. In experiment 1 we induced a top-down (or goaldriven) set disfavoring the fear-relevant stimulus, while in experiment 2 we induced a topdown set favoring the same fear-relevant stimulus. Fear-relevant interference was only
observed with a top-down set favoring the fear-relevant stimulus. Therefore, fear-relevant
interference on spatial attention does not always seem to be driven solely by bottom-up
processes, as proposed in the theory of an encapsulated fear-module, but can be subject to
top-down modulation as well.
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Category: Cognition
Direct and Simultaneous Interaction of Cognitive Operations and Affective Monitoring
Ekrem Düzen 1 , Yudit Namer 2
1
2
Psychology, İzmir University
Country: Turkey
This study aimed to investigate the direct and simultaneous interaction of cognitive operations
and affective monitoring. The interactive nature of cognitive operations and affective
monitoring were measured by two evaluation tasks (one verbal, one visual) in which
participants point out if the stimulus is positive, neutral or negative; evaluation tendencies
(cognitive and affective appraisals) were measured by Beck Depression Inventory, Beck
Anxiety Inventory, State-trait Anger Scale, and Brief Symptom Checklist. This design allows
for observing whether verbal and visual evaluation tasks are influenced by the affective
orientations of the participants, and the direction, strength and activity levels of resulting
effects. Discriminant function analyses of data obtained from 136 participants (77 female)
revealed that verbal and visual evaluation patterns predicted positive, neutral, and negative
affective orientation groups. These findings support the idea that affective monitoring is the
process determining the target for cognitive operations as well as influencing its direction,
strength, activity.
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Category: Cognition
Self-Talk, Anxiety and Impulsivity: Are they related?
Maria Damianova 1
1
School of Health Sciences, Psychology, Monash South Africa
Country: South Africa
The aim of the present study was to reveal whether students in South Africa report of using
self-talk at a different rate, compared to students from other regions. It was also explored
whether the level of self-talk is related to the level of state and trait anxiety, and to the
impulsivity level. The participants were students studying at Monash South Africa. They
completed the Spielberger\'s State and Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Self-verbalization
Questionnaire and the Barratt Impulsivity Scale. The rate of self-talk reported by the
participants was found to be compatible with the rate reported by students from other regions.
However, self-talk was not related to the overall level of state and trait anxiety, and to the
impulsivity level. It is argued that the ―aboutness‘‘ of self-talk, rather than its quantity alone,
may be linked to and interlace with the state and trait anxiety, and with impulsivity.
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Category: Cognition
Effects Of Coping Strategies and Emotion Regulation On Psychophysical Well Being As
İndexed By Four Criteria
Vanda Zammuner 1 , Tiziana Lanciano 1, Sergio Agnoli 1 , Valle Enrica 1
1
DPSS, University of Padova
Country: Italy
The relationship between coping strategies, measured by COPE, and subjectively perceived
wellbeing, measured by four criteria, was examined in 1150 men and women, 17 to 34 yearold (M 24,5, ds 3,47). The results showed that men used Avoidance more than women,
whereas women used more Social support and Transcending orientation. Problem orientation
increased with age, especially for women, whereas Avoidance decreased, especially in men.
The Social support, Avoidance and Transcending orientation coping strategies were found to
be significant predictors, in the expected direction, of felt Negative affect, of both Emotional
and Social loneliness, and of perceived Health; Life satisfaction, as well as Job satisfaction,
was clearly predicted by a lesser use of Avoidance, whereas Positive Affect was not much
related to coping preferences. Altogether, the results support the hypothesis that cognitive
dispositions - the coping styles used to perceive, process and regulate emotionally salient
events - affect well being.
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Category: Cognition
Effect of Subliminal Presentation on Remembrance Performance of Emotional Pictures
and Neutral Words
Zeynel Baran 1 , Banu Cangöz 1
1
Country: Turkey
Purpose: The aim of the study is clarify how the valence of emotional stimuli (pictures)
affects remembrance of the subliminally presented neutral words in young population.
Method: Sixty university students were recruited and randomly assigned to the subliminal
(SB, 19.37±1.81) and supraliminal (SP, 19.17±1.17) experimental conditions. In subliminal
condition, twenty-four concrete neutral words were presented subliminally below twenty-four
emotional pictures. In supraliminal condition, the same previously presented stimuli (pictures
and words) sets were used with equal stimulus durations. Results: For both experimental
conditions priming effect was significant (SB: p<0.05 and SP: p<0.005). A 2 (presentation
type) *3 (valance) MANOVA indicates significant presentation effect for the levels of
valence (NT-F(1, 57)=40.38, p<0.005,p2=0.41; UNPLS-F(1, 57)= 23.22,
p<0.005,p2=0.29; PLS-F(1, 57)=43.38, p<0.005,p2=0.43). Discussion: Neutral words
were mostly remembered if they were presented with unpleasant pictures. This memory
enhancement effect for the words presented with negative pictures was observed in both
subliminal and supraliminal conditions.
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Category: Cognition
Self-Conscious Emotions in Turkish Cultural Context
Duygu Dinçer 1 , Cem Şafak Çukur 1
1
Psychology, Mugla University
Country: Turkey
Conceptualization and distinguishing different self-conscious emotions (e.g., shame, guilt,
and pride) have been focus of recent emotion studies and theoretical discussions. Culturebound features of self-conscious emotions especially make cultural studies important in this
process. Therefore, the main purpose of study is to examine self-conscious emotions in
Turkish cultural context where studies in this area are very limited. For this, some open-ended
questions (e.g., starting events, type of eliciting moral standards, experiencing and expressing
of related emotions) and some frequently used emotion appraisal questions for each selfconscious emotion were asked to a total of 264 university students. One of the important
findings was experiencing shame and pride were related to both own and others behavior and
moral standards (e.g., family members, close friends, in-groups), whereas guilt was more
related to own behavior and moral standards. Similarly, guilt was more frequently
experienced at home, but pride and shame outside (e.g., school).
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Category: Cognition
Emotion Regulation İn Patients Suffering From Binge Eating Disorder
Delphine Rommel 1 , Pascal Antoine 1 , Jean-Louis Nandrino 1
1
Psychology, URECA EA 1059
Country: France
The aim of the study was to determine if patients suffering from a sublinical or complete
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) present a deficit in emotional awareness and more emotional
eating (to eat in order to regulate emotional states). 95 patients suffering from obesity (18
suffering from a complete BED and 10 suffering from Binge Eating symptoms) and 53
healthy controls answered questionnaires about eating attitudes (DEBQ), level of emotional
awareness (LEAS, TAS-20), and 2 emotional regulation strategies (ERQ). Patients suffering
from obesity present a deficit in emotional awareness and more emotional eating. Thanks to a
cluster analysis, 5 profile of patients were identified according to the function of eating
behaviour (DEBQ). Patients who report more emotional eating report also higher difficulties
in identifying and describing their emotional states.
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Category: Cognition
Characteristics of Emotionally Modulated Cognitive Control in Healthy Adults and
Remitted Bipolar Patients
Tatjana Novak 1 , Lilijana Šprah 1
1
Sociomedical Institute, SRC SASA
Email: [email protected]ı
Country: Slovenia
The impact of emotional stimuli on cognitive control processes in healthy adults and remitted
bipolar patients is understudied and inconsistently reported. The aims of the study were to
assess the impact of different emotionally loaded stimuli on various levels of cognitive
control processes and to compare differences in emotionally modulated cognitive control
performance between 102 healthy adults and 105 remitted bipolar patients. Participants were
matched for gender and age, and completed a computerized Emotional Go/NoGo task. Results
revealed significantly greater impact of emotionally loaded compared to non-emotional
stimuli on response inhibition in both groups. Specifically, negative stimuli exerted the most
pronounced differential effect on target recognition and response inhibition in both groups.
Diminished aspects of cognitive control were revealed in bipolar patients compared to healthy
adults. Results extend existing evidence on emotionally modulated cognitive control in both
populations by stressing the impairing impact of negative stimuli on cognitive control
processes.
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Category: Cognition
Spontaneous Representations of the Relational Self: A Comparative Study in Greece
and the Netherlands
Katerina Pouliasi 1
1
General Social Sciences, University of Utrecht
Two studies discuss the impact of culture on the cognitive mode of the relational self. The
focus is on the changing Greek society in comparison to the individualist Dutch society
(Hofstede 1980; Inglehart &Welzel 2005). Early adolescent and adult participants describe
who they think of as ‗We‘ and indicate how important these are. We analyze the content and
the cognitive patterns of the spontaneous representations. İs there cultural continuity? Most
critically, are patterns in Greece evolving to resemble those in the Dutch context? Findings
show the shared primary importance of the relational self. Yet, the mode of understanding it
differs: in the Dutch context more in terms of one-to-one connections, whereas in the Greek
context as part of a unit. The difference is more pronounced among the children than the
adults between the two cultures. Implications for the self, developmental issues and the
dynamics of local cultures are discussed.
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Category: Cognition
How "Epi" are Phenomena: Dennett, Robinson, Wegner, and Libet
Bill Faw 1
1
Psychology, Brewton-Parker College
Country: United States
‗Phenomenon‘ comes from Aristotelian-philosophical Greek referring to the ―appearing‖ to
one: of sense data, mental images, or thoughts in the mind. ‗Epi-phenomenon‘ comes from
more whimsical Greek for surface, superficial ―appearances‖. Dan Dennett distinguishes
between ―psychological (or empirical) epiphenomenalism‖ and ―philosophical
epiphenomenalism‖. Bill Robinson presents a current form of philosophical
epiphenomenalism, in which the ―phenomenon of consciousness‖, itself, does not impact
behavior – neural events impact behavior. Don Wegner and Ben Libet present experimental
evidence for ―empirical epiphenomenalism‖ – in which neural events which create
consciousness do not impact behavior, at least not much. I make a strong case against
empirical epiphenomenalism, while remaining agnostic regarding philosophical
epiphenomenalism.
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Category: Cognition
Country Image: What Do People Think About Ones‟ Own and Other Countries CrossCultural Psychosemantic Research.
Olga Mitina 1 , Victor Petrenko 1 , Tatiana Menchuck 1
1
Psychology, MSU, Lomonosov
Country: Russia
The paper presents results and comparison different countries‘ images among different
countries‘ citizens. Image of a country was analyzed as social representation. The
psychosemantic techichnique which allows reconstructing personal semantic categories
through which a person percepts the world were used. 40 questions which can be applied to
evaluiation any country and easy to answer were combined in the more deep factors using
confirmatory factor analysis: industry, tourism, people, politics (inner and foreign), culture
and history, religion, investments and immigration, advanced technology. The questionnaire
was translated in English and German. Subjects from more 10 different countries took part in
the study (totally about 700), more the 40 countries were evaluated. The multi group
comparisons showed the difference relating to items‘ factor loadings and correlations between
latent factors among some samples. The index of country‘s positive image was created. The
ratings of countries‘ attractiveness among each sample were determined and compared.
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Category: Cognition
Holotropic Breathwork Can Occasion Mystical-Type Experiences İn Different Context
and Cultural Groups
Iker Puente 1
1
Basic,Evolutive and Educational Psychology, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Country: Spain
Holotropic Breathwork is a novel, experiential psychotherapeutic procedure that involves a
number of diverse elements, including accelerate breathing and music. The most distinctive
element of this procedure is the prolonged and voluntary overbreathing. This method was
developed as a non-drug way of accessing non-ordinary states of consciousness. In the present
work, we explore the subjective effects produce by this technique, focusing specifically in the
experiences with a mystical or spiritual content. We used the State of Consciousness
Questionnaire (SCQ), a questionnaire designed to assess mystical experiences and based on
the classic descriptive work on mystical experiences and the psychology of religion by Stace
(1960). We assess the SCQ in different context and in different countries (Spain, USA and
Rusia). We found that Holotropic Breathwork can produce mystical type experiences in
different contexts and cultural groups.
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Category: Cognition
Individual Differences İn Emotion Regulation and Framing Effects
Renata Heilman 1 , Andrei C. Miu 1 , Mircea Miclea 1
1
Psychology, Babes-Bolyai University
Country: Romania
Numerous studies documented that people have a preference for decisional risk-free
alternatives, when these are presented as gain outcomes, whereas alternatives that are
described in loss terms are associated with an increased tendency for risk-seeking. In this
study we have analyzed the impact of individual differences in emotion regulation (ER) on
risk preference, under a framing effect. For this purpose we used framing problems that were
relevant to health, financial or nature issues and we measured the habitual use of eleven types
of ER strategies. We found a significant framing effect, for all three domains. More
importantly, our results indicate a major impact of ER on risk preference. When we analyzed
our data by looking at each framing problem category, we found that regulatory strategies are
more relevant for domains related to human life, such as financial or health related issues,
than nature aspects.
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Category: Cognition
Illusion Of Control: Personal İnvolvement Or Biased Exposure To The Environment?
Helena Matute 1 , Ion Yarritu 1 , Miguel A. Vadillo 1
1
Psychology, Deusto University
Country: Spain
The illusion of control is an overestimation of the causal relationship that exists between our
behavior and desired events that occur independently of it. Available evidence shows that it is
stronger when the outcome occurs frequently and when the participant is personally involved.
Traditional explanations assume that this is due to a need to protect self-esteem. However, we
report two studies in which another participant or a fictitious patient plays the role of the
agent. The potential outcome occurs randomly. Even so, participants observing these
adventitious cause-effect pairings develop the illusion that there is a causal relation. This
illusion is particularly strong when the agent is responding at high rate. Self-esteem of the
observer is not at risk, so this cannot explain the results. We conclude that personal
involvement increases the illusion because it increases responding, which biases exposure to
the information that is necessary to judge causal relationships.
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Category: Cognition
Effect of Regulatory Focus on Selective Exposure to Negative News - The Moderating
Role of Information Load
Yeosun Yoon 1 , Gülen Sarial-Abi 2 , Zeynep Gürhan-Canli 2
1
2
Marketing, KAIST Business School
Marketing, Koc University
Country: Turkey
We show that information load moderates the effect of regulatory focus on selective exposure.
When information load is high (vs. low), individuals selectively focus on information
consistent with their regulatory orientation. Hence, promotion (vs. prevention) focus
individuals have more favorable brand evaluations when information load is high (vs. low). In
contrast, when information load is low (vs. high), individuals selectively focus on information
inconsistent with their regulatory orientation. Thus, prevention (vs. promotion) focus
individuals have more favorable brand evaluations when information load is low (vs. high).
Importantly, we also show that when the target brand has more (less) favorable associations,
promotion (prevention) focus becomes salient. Consequently, individuals focus on positive
(negative) information under high information load when the target brand has more (less)
favorable evaluations. In contrast, individuals focus on negative (positive) information under
low information load when the target brand has more (less) favorable associations.
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Category: Cognition
Alexithymia and İts Relationship With Met Cognitive Beliefs İn College Students
Shina Zinali 1 , Mahnaz Khosrojavid 1 , Amir Golbandihaghighat 2
1
2
Rasht University, Psychologist
Tehran Uinversity, Psychologist
Country: Iran
Introduction: the aim of he current study is to investiage Alexithymia and its Relationship
with Metacognitive Beliefs in college student . Method: A sample of 250 students of guilan
University was randomly selected and completed the following questionnaires:
Metacognitions Questionnaire-30(MCQ-30), the Alexithymia Questionnaire (TAS-20; 1994).
Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. Result: the
study showed that the Alexithymia positive association with Metacognitive Beliefs . Gender
differences were also significant. Difficulty in Metacognitive Beliefs & subscals had the
highest predictive powers respectively was given with Alexithymia. Conclusion: modification
of met cognitive beliefs and maladaptive strategies to control of unwanted thoughts can be
useful in prevention of intensifying Alexithymia.
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Category: Cognition
Reversed Effects of Ego-Depletion on the Persuasiveness of Emotional and Rational
Advertising
Unger Alexander 1 , Stahlberg Dagmar 2
1
2
University of Applied Sciences, Faculty II
University of Mannheim, Germany, Faculty of Social Sciences
Country: Germany
Former research about ego-depletion has shown that controlled and effortful cognitive
processes are reduced under ego-depletion and automatic and less controlled processes are not
affected or even enhanced under ego-depletion. We tested this pattern for persuasive
messages by presenting either an informative commercial ad or an emotional based ad (both
advertised the same notebook) to depleted and non-depleted participants (induced by stroopcolor-test). We assume that the buying intention is enhanced under ego-depletion if the
emotional ad is presented, whereas the buying intention is reduced under ego-depletion if the
ad is presented in an informative manner. Reduced deliberate information processing under
ego-depletion impaired the persuasiveness of advertising which is based on informative
arguments, whereas the persuasiveness of emotional advertising is facilitated under egodepletion. The results confirmed the hypothesis clearly. The conducted ANOVA showed the
predicted interaction between ego-depletion and type of advertising.
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Category: Cognition
The Effect of Executive Function Training on Working Memory and Children Wechsler
ACID Profile of Forth and Fifth Grade Students With Learning Disability
Afsane Safe 1 , Soltan Ali Kazemi 1 , Siamak Samani 1
1
Psychology, Azad university
Country: Iran
The aim of the study was to check the effectiveness of the executive function training on
working memory and child ACID profile in students with learning disability. Based on
Stratify sampling, 48 student has been selected on two groups of Experimental and control
group. To measure working memory and Total ACID score in the pretest the Cornoldy
working memory tests and children Wechsler (WISK-R )Test has been used respectively. The
analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to verify the assumptions. Results: the results of
the ANCOVA test demonstrated that the training of the executive functions, increases the
working memory function and Wechsler ACID profile of children with learning disability. In
sum, this study showed that applying the executive function training and amplifying as a new
aspect in treating learning disability is a more effective method to promote the abilities in
these students.
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Category: Cognition
Creative Profile and Personality Traits: Individual Differences.
Mercedes Ferrando 1 , Marta Sainz 1 , Lola Prieto 1 , Daniel Hernández 1
1
Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Murcia
Country: Spain
This work aims to study the personality traits related to creativity. We try to find the profile of
the creative subjects and study the contribution of personality traits to divergent thinking. A
theoretical framework is presented based on pervious research (Chamorro & Reichenbacher,
2008; Furham & Bachtiar, 2008); Silvia et al., in press, Wolfradt & Pretz, 2001). In addition
an empirical work is included 642 middle school pupils aged 12 to 16 years took part. TTCT
(Torrance, 1974) was used to measure divergent thinking. It measures four creativity
dimensions: fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration. The BFQ-NA (Barbaranelli et al.
2006) was used to measure personality dimensions openness, neuroticism, extraversion
agreeableness and conscientiousness. The sample is divided into three groups: high, medium
and low creative. The data analyses involve mean comparisons between groups, and
regression analysis to study the creativity potential prediction from the big five personality
trait.
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Category: Cognition
Parents‟ Socio-Emocional Perception İn Adolescents With and Without High Abilities
Rosario Bermejo 1 , Carmen Fernandez 1 , Lola Prieto 1 , Mercedes Ferrando 1
1
Country: Spain
The aim of the current work is two-fold: a) to study the parent´s perception about their
children\'s socioemotional competence in a sample of gifted and non-gifted adolescents; b) to
analyze the differences according to gender. The sample was composed of 566 students (386
high ability and 180 not high ability students) aged 11 to 18 years old. The instrument used
was the EQ-i:YV (Bar-On &Parker, 2000). Also, in this study 566 parents participated, all of
whom completed the EQ-i:YV-O (Bar-On & Parker, in press). The results indicated that the
parents´ perception was that high ability children had greater adaptability. Also, there was
evidence of an interaction according to gender in the adaptability, intrapersonal and
interpersonal dimensions. In other words, the parents perceived their sons as having greater
adaptability and their daughter as having greater intrapersonal and interpersonal capacity.
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Category: Cognition
Imagination İn Product İnnovation: Level Of Creativity and Differences İn Conceptual
Combination
Ruey-Yun Horng 1 , Ching-Wen Wang 2 , Kuen-Meau Chen 3
1
Industrial Engineering and Management, National Chiao Tung University
Business Administration, National Chung Hsing University
3
Industrial Design, National United University
2
Country: Taiwan
Four groups of professionals (5 R&D professionals, 5 designers, 5 business owners, and 5
college students in design) provided their cases in creation of a design/product/system. These
cases were content-analyzed to compare the similarities and differences in conceptual
combinations involved in generation of creative ideas and the types of ideas emerged. Results
show that contextualization is the key to product innovation, i.e., finding a mapping between a
set of abstract knowledge and some functional requirements in physical world. Different level
of creativity emerges as a function of the way ideas were combined in the implementation
process. The level of creativity is associated with the magnitude of structural change made to
the domain knowledge when the new concepts were included. The lower level creativity is
associated with little structural change of the domain, whereas the higher level of creativity is
associated with significant changes in the knowledge structure of the domain.
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Category: Cognition
EEG – Patterns of the Musical Creative Activity With Different Emotional Colouring
Liudmila Dikaya 1
1
Psychophysiology and Clinical Psychology, Southern Federal University
Country: Russia
The purpose is to reveal EEG - patterns of musical creative activity. The participants were 47
students of conservatory at the age of 17-23. They were asked to listen to musical fragments
with major and minor emotional colouring. The students were asked mentally to reproduce
the heard melodies and to compose a new melody with the same emotional colouring as well.
EEG-correlates of a resting state, of music composition and of other kinds of musical activity
were compared. Results: The composition of music with major emotional colouring is
accompanied by activation increase of the left frontal cortical area at each frequency band.
The composition of music with minor emotional colouring is accompanied by activation
increase of the right frontal and temporal brain regions at delta, theta and alpha frequency
bands. Conclusion: The EEG - patterns of musical activity and of musical creative activity
depending from emotional colouring were revealed.
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Category: Cognition
Age Peculıarıtıes Of Creatıve Imagınatıon Development
Valery Makarevich 1
1
Daugavpils University, Institute of Sustainable Education
Country: Latvia
At the turn of the 20th century Ribot carried out the research of age peculiarities of creative
imagination. It was stated in the research that creative imagination is developed most
intensively in preschool and early school age. Further on, the development of creative
imagination slows down and declines at the age of adolescence. We repeated Ribot‘s
experiments. The results were similar to those received by Ribot. At that, it was stated that
there are two crises in the development of creative imagination – at the age of 7-8 and at the
age of 15-16. The results received also testify to the fact that there are two peaks of the
development of this phenomenon (i.e. Achieving the highest values) – at the age of 11-12 and
at the age of 30-40.
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Category: Cognition
Creativity as Action: Findings From Five Creative Domains
Vlad Petre Glaveanu 1 , Todd Lubart 2
1
2
Institut of Social Psychology, London School of Economics
Institut de Psychologie, Université Paris Descartes
This presentation outlines an action analysis of creativity in five creative domains. The theory
of action has deep roots in psychology, spanning from American pragmatist approaches to the
Russian cultural-historical school. Applying an action framework for the conceptualisation of
creativity highlights its relational, inter-subjective nature. Action takes place in the relation
between actors and their environment. As such, creativity does not exist ‗inside‘ the
individual but ‗in between‘ creators and the material and social world. Based on these
assumptions, and following insights from John Dewey‘s (1934) analysis of aesthetic
experience, a coding frame has been devised and used for coding a total of 60 interviews with
recognised French creators in five creative domains: art, design, science, script-writing and
music. Results point to complex models of action and inter-action specific for each domain
and also to interesting patterns of similarity and difference between creative work in the five
domains.
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Category: Cognition
Divergent and Convergent Thinking: Different Countries, Different Ways Of Thinking?
Sara Ibérico Nogueira 1 , Victória Ribeiro 1 , Leonor Almeida 1
1
Psychology, ULHT
Country: Portugal
The aim of the present study is to perform a comparative study between Portuguese and
African (São Tomé) children in what concerns their creative thinking and general intellectual
ability. Creativity levels were assessed with the TCT DP - Test for Creative Thinking Drawing Production (Urban & Jellen, 1996), and general intellectual ability with Raven
Colored Progressive Matrices (Raven, 1985). Our sample includes 287 participants, 65,5%
Portuguese and 35,5% African, aging from 7 to 12 years (M=8,63 and DP=1,15). Portuguese
children present higher creative and general intellectual ability levels than African ones. There
is also a significant correlation between creativity and general intelligence for the whole
sample, and for the Portuguese sample. These results led us to consider the convergent
thinking as a necessary but not sufficient condition to divergent thinking performance. We
shall also reflect about the claimed culture free characteristics of the tests, that seems
inevitably cultural devices.
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Category: Cognition
Creative Potential in Children: A new approach to its measurement
Todd Lubart 1 , Maud Besançon 1 , Baptiste Barbot 2
1
2
Psychology, Université Paris Descartes
Psychology, Yale University
Country: France
Creative potential refers to the ability to produce original ideas, to think in new ways. Based
on recent research, two main creative process modes – divergent-exploration and convergentsynthesis—can be identified. These processes form the basis of creative thought, but their
manifestation is domain specific. We present a new instrument that allows the two process
modes for creative potential to be measured (Evaluation of Potential Creativity, EPoC, 2010);
EPoC is a modular, domain-specific tool, which presently includes verbal and graphic
subtests in elementary and middle-school students. Results concerning the factor-analytic
structure, reliability and validity as well as an original, internet-based scoring system that
facilitates test scoring will be presented. Developed with French school children, EpoC is
currently adapted into several languages and can be used to identify creative potential and
measure progress in creativity-relevant educational programs.
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Category: Cognition
Social and Emotional Intelligence İn Children With Special Educational Need
İnstitutionalized: Self and Others Perception
Glória Franco 1 , Adelinda Candeias 2
1
2
Artes e Humanidades, Universidade da Madeira
Psicologia, Universidade de Évora
Country: Portugal
Recent studies have come to show the need to complement traditional approaches of
intelligence with other cognitive functions, such as the social and emotional intelligence
(Mayer & Salovey, 1997; Goleman, 2006, Jones & Day, 1997). The present study aimed to
describe the social and emotional intelligence in children with special educational needs that
are institutionalized compared to other children. To make a high-quality evaluation was
necessary to consider the family perception, or the perception of an adult who knows her well,
about children socio-emotional competences, and understand if both images converge or not
to the child‘s vision. The sample incorporated 20 children with special educational needs and
369 regular education children and their parents or legal guardians. The instruments used
where: Bar On Emotional Quotient Inventory: Youth and Parents Versions, the Social
Competence Test for Children and for parents. We will present correlation studies and its
implications to educative interventions.
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Category: Cognition
Can We Think How Far Teachers Are From The Concept Of Creative Thinking?
(Teachers‟ Understanding and Promoting Creative Thinking Amongst Pupils)
Soudabeh Ershadi Manesh 1 , Mahmood Mansoor 2
1
2
Newcastle University, Educational Psychology
Tehran University, Psychology
Today it is vital for every teacher to engage in practices to promote creative thinking in pupils
to become successful learners. However, it seems the teachers‘ lack of knowledge and the
overcrowded curricula have reduced potential for creative thinking, by focusing more on
teaching. The purpose of this study was to find out how understanding this concept can
influence the application of collaborative work, problem solving, discussions, brainstorming
and generating ideas amongst their pupils. This study is based on direct observational research
and interviews relying on teachers‘ behavior in 82 secondary schools. Cluster random
assignment was used to select the schools. 82 university students were prepared to carry out
the research, using a structured checklist and structured interviews. The results showed the
more aware the teachers were of the importance of this concept; the better they practiced in
classes, resulting in promoting creative thinking amongst pupils.
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Category: Cognition
Analysis of Scientific Imagination Process
Hsiao-Chi Ho 1 , Ying-Yao Cheng 1 , Chia-Chi Wang 1 , Chih-Ling Cheng 1
1
Institute of Education, National Sun Yat-sen University
Country: Taiwan
Imagination continuously influences human beings‘ thinking, language, and experience. We
continuously use our innate imagination to think, try, find scientific theories, and create new
things that improve our life. This study aims at exploring the influencing factors and
operating mechanism of scientific imagination. Participants are five award-winning teachers
from elementary schools in the Kaohsiung. Data collect through 15 qualitative interviews
with award-winning teachers in the International Exhibition for Young Inventors and 6
classroom observations on how those teachers directing students to think in the exhibition.
The interrater reliability of coding raters is above .7. The results showed that the operating
processes of scientific imagination include three stages—brainstorming, dynamic
modification, and virtual practice. Each stage has a main developmental ability. The
influencing factors are personal traits (e.g. motivation and personal dispositions) and
environment (e.g. family environment, teacher-directed and peer interactions, and multiple
life experiences).
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Category: Cognition
Predictors of Macro-Creativity: Role of Socio-Cultural Factors
Selcuk Acar 1 , Sedat Sen 1 , Nur Cayirdag 2
1
2
Educational Psychology, The University of Georgia
Educational Sciences, Middle East Technical University
Creativity is not a solely individual talent. It occurs in interaction with many factors
surrounding individuals. In this study, we examined the role of socio-economic factors that
explain creativity in developing new products, or innovation. We focused on the number of
patents approved by the Turkish Patent Institute for each city in Turkey. Based on the data
released on the website of the Turkish Statistical Institute, we examined if predictors such as
population, economic factors (industrialization, growth, consumption, sources of income such
as trade, agriculture), education (universities, schooling), artistic endeavors, religiosity,
migration, tourism, transportation, libraries, leisure facilities (theatre, cinema, parks etc.),
private and public share of business, expectations and hope of individuals and diversity can
explain the variation in the number of patents approved. The critical role of economic factors
was confirmed by analyses. Results were discussed in the light of the creativity literature.
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Category: Cognition
Intervention for Emotional Inteligence Development on High School students from
Mayan Community
Manuel Sosa Correa 1 , Silvia Álvarez Cuevas 1 , Adriana Vera Carrillo 1
1
Clinical Psychology, Universidad Autonoma De Yucatán
Country: Mexico
This is a preexperimental kind study with pre-test post-test desing to just one group. The
effect of the Workshop of Emotional Intelligence was evaluated in a sample formed by 21
adolescents, 66.7% (fr= 14) were women and 33.3% (fr= 7) were men; the average age in pretest was 15.86 years with a standard deviation of .964, in post-test was 16.1 years and
standard deviation of .889. The Self-reported Emotional Inteligence Scale (Sosa Correa,
2008) was used to pre and post-test, it is a Likert kind scale which evaluates the emotional
inteligence with one global indicator and 11 factors. Parametrical and no-parametrical
analysis were done and significative statistical diferences were found in most of the evaluated
factors eight months after the first aplication and three months after the 12 sesions of the
workshop were completed.
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Category: Cognition
A Discussion on Salience, Proto-typicality and Unidirectionality in Metaphor and
Metaphoric Processing: A Vygotskian Approach
Habibollah Ghassemzadeh 1
1
Psychiatry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Country: Iran
Lakoff and Johnson argue that bodily experience is universal, and therefore, probably results
in basic level metaphors that are widely shared by humans in different times and places. But
there are some other viewpoints emphasizing the role of cultural world in cognition in general
and metaphor in particular. In order to explore more on the subject of universality and/or
cultural variation in metaphor and metaphoric processing a semantic-cultural model is
required. The notion of metaphoricity may be analyzed in the framework of meditational
processing in Vygotskian perspective. The implication of such a viewpoint has been discussed
based on a differential mechanism between objective meaning and sense (subjective or
implicational meaning). Metaphors have been regarded as a cultural model shared with the
people living in a society and using a common linguistic device for communication.
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Category: Cognition
Physiological Measurement of the Process of Perspective Shift in the Imagery of Test
Anxiety
A. Kadir Özer 1 , Ekin Eremsoy 1 , Gökhan Malkoç 1 , Emel Kromer 1 , Birgül Haznedaroğlu 1
1
Psychology, Dogus University
Country:Turkey
Research on the relative effects of imagining an event from a field vs. observer perspective on
emotional experience have relied, at large, on the subjective and retrospective self-reports of
the participants. The main goal of the present study was to observe and measure the effects of
the process of perspective shift on the experience of test anxiety via physiological responses.
Forty eight participants imagined themselves in a test situation. Once the original perspective
was established, they shifted to the other perspective and back to the original one. Gender
differences were found only in surface electromyography and respiration responses. Gender
collapsed results indicated that heart rate and thoracic respiration decreased and skin
resistance increased significantly only in those starting with a field and shifting to an observer
perspective. The comparison of high and low test anxious groups might be a worthy effort in
understanding the relative effects of perspective shift.
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Category: Cognition
The Physiological Effects of the Process of Imagery Perspective Shift in High and Low
Test Anxiety
Ekin Eremsoy 1 , Kadir Özer 1 , Emel Kromer 1 , Birgül Haznedaroglu 1
1
Country: Turkey
Research on the relative effects of imagining an event from a field vs. observer perspective on
emotional experience have relied, at large, on the subjective and retrospective self-reports of
the participants. The main goal of the present study was to measure and justify the effects of
the process of shift in imagery perspective in high and low test anxious students via
physiological responses. Once the original perspective was established, 10 high and 18 low
test anxious participants shifted to the other perspective and back to the original one. In
shifting from field to observer perspective, the high test anxious group displayed significantly
higher respiration rates and lower heart rates. The same group displayed significantly lower
levels of skin resistance when shifted from an observer to a field perspective. The findings
provide physiological evidence that the effects perspective shift on test anxiety might be more
pronounced in high anxious individuals.
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Category: Cognition
Attention Deployment During Memorizing and Executing Complex İnstructions - An
Eye Movement Study
Martin H. Fischer 1 , Jens K. Apel 1 , Gavin F. Revie 1 , Angelo Cangelosi 2 , Rob Ellis 3 ,
Jeremy Goslin 3
1
Psychology, Dundee
Computing, Plymouth
3
Psychology, Plymouth
2
We investigated the mental rehearsal of complex action instructions by recording spontaneous
eye movements of eleven healthy adults as they looked at objects on a monitor. Participants
heard 3-8 consecutive instructions, each of the form ―move [object] to [location]‖.
Instructions were only to be executed after a go signal, by manipulating all 3-8 objects
successively with a mouse. Participants re-inspected previously mentioned objects already
while listening to further instructions. This rehearsal behavior broke down after 4 instructions,
coincident with participants‘ instruction span, as determined from subsequent execution
accuracy. These results suggest that spontaneous eye movements while listening to
instructions predict their successful execution.
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Category: Cognition
Mental Imagery in Cerebral Palsy People
Isabel Catarina Martins 1 , Armando Oliveira 1 , Michel-Ange Amorim 2 , Bert Steenbergen 3
1
Experimental Psychology, University of Coimbra
Psychology, University of Paris Sud – XI
3
Institute for Cognition and Information, University of Nijmegen
2
Country: Portugal
Our main aim is to examine the role of action in Mental Rotation of body parts, recurring to
the study of people with Cerebral Palsy(CP), trying to understand how Mental Imagery works
among people who have never experienced physical rotations of certain body parts. 24 CP
people and 24 motor able persons were given a task consisting in mentally rotating
photographs of hands and letters, according to different rotation degrees. Results show that
more constrained hand postures showed an increase of time in both groups. Longer time was
needed by people with CP to mentally rotate both shapes (expressing not only their slower
motor response execution but also an evident slower MR). The findings suggest the
intervention of motor processes (and not only visual ones) in both tasks and in both groups
revealing the importance of motor processes for Motor Imagery generally, and not just for
mental rotations concerning body parts.
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Category: Cognition
Fostering Representational Competence to Develop Students‟ Conceptual
Understanding in Ray Optics
Rosa Hettmannsperger 1 , Wolfgang Schnotz 2 , Andreas Müller 3 , Jochen Kuhn 4 , Wieland
Müller 4 , Sibel Telli 1
1
DFG-Graduate School ―Processes in Education‖, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau,
Germany
2
Department of General and Educational Psychology, University of Koblenz-Landau,
Landau, Germany
3
Faculty of Sciences / Physics Education and Institute of Teacher Education, University of
Geneva, Switzerland
4
Institute for Science Education / Physics Education, University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau,
Germany
Country: Germany
It is a well-known fact in science education that creating multiple representations plays an
essential part in understanding science. The special difficulty in physics stems from the fact
that students‘ beliefs about physics are often in contrast to scientific explanations. Following
recent research on conceptual change and cognitive psychology, instructions were developed
that take into consideration students‘ misconceptions to support students in creating
scientifically appropriate representations. In a quasi-experimental pre-and post-test study 57
students of the 8th grade in a grammar-school formed real pictures using a concave mirror.
Results indicate that students being supported to overcome widespread misconceptions by
operating on representations outperformed students being encouraged to use various
representations alone in conceptual understanding in ray optics (F = 8,655, ω² = .13). A
follow up study (n ≈ 400) started in November 2010 to analyze more attentively the
relationship between representational competence, mental models, conceptual understanding
and physics achievement.
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Category: Cognition
Mental Rotation of Bodily Shapes and Shepard-Metzler Cubes
Mine Misirlisoy 1 , H. Canan Sümer 1 , Belgin Ayvaşık 1 , Canan Coşkan 1 , Nurhan Er 2 ,
Tugba Erol-Korkmaz 1 , Nebi Sümer 1
1
2
Psychology, METU
Psychology, AÜ
Country: Turkey
Mental rotation is defined as the process of imagining an object rotated into a different
orientation in space. In their classic study, Shepard & Metzler (1971) presented their
participants with two visual stimuli (block shapes) and later asked if they were the same or
mirror images of each other. Sayeki (1981) added a human head to Shepard-Metzler cubes
and showed that these figures increased mental rotation speed and reduced error rates.
Amorim, Isableu and Jarraya (2006) manipulated the visual similarity between ShepardMetzler cubes and human figure in a series of experiments and showed that shape matching of
human postures had a cognitive advantage. In the current study, a novel version of the mental
rotation task was developed. Different configurations of a human-like body were rotated, and
these rotations were depicted either with Shepard-Metzler cubes or a human-like doll. Results
are discussed in relation to advantages of embodiment in performance.
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Category: Cognition
Assessment Of Dynamic Problem Solving Competency With Computer-Based Problems
Samuel Greiff 1 , Sascha Wüstenberg 1 , Joachim Funke 1
1
Psychology, University of Heidelberg
Country: Germany
In PISA 2012, dynamic problem solving will take special attention. It is for the first time
computer-based and emphasizes the interaction of the problem solver with dynamic systems.
In our presentation, we focus on the dynamic systems approach for competency assessment.
Dynamic problem solving requires from participants to explore and control minimal complex
systems like remote control, mobile phone, or home appliances. To model such systems,
items based on the formalisms of structural equation systems (MicroDYN approach) and
finite state automata (MicroFIN approach) were developed. With both approaches, a
psychometrically sound assessment of three theoretically derived facets of dynamic problem
solving competency can be conducted. Empirical results on the internal structure of both
approaches and on several performance indicators (e.g., motivation, ICT-literacy) will be
presented.
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Category: Cognition
Dynamic Problem Solving Competency: More Than Intelligence?
Sascha Wüstenberg 1 , Samuel Greiff 1 , Joachim Funke 1
1
Psychology, University of Heidelberg
Country: Germany
Dynamic problem solving is commonly seen as a key qualification for success in life and
therefore receives interest from international large-scale assessments like PISA. This growing
interest increases the need for efficient assessment procedures. As a possible measurement
device we present MicroDYN, a new approach bringing together a formalized item pool and
Dörner‘s Theory of Operational Intelligence (1986). Three facets to measure dynamic
problem solving competency are theoretically derived and empirically evaluated. First results
indicate that the 3-dimensional model fits the data very well. Additionally, the three facets
predict final school grade stronger than classical IQ (measured by APM) and explain variance
above and beyond it. By this, MicroDYN is the first psychometrically sound measurement
device in the history of problem solving research. The results emphasize the importance of the
captured multi-dimensional construct in the assessment and prediction of cognitive
performance from a theoretical and empirical point of view.
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Category: Cognition
Spoilt for Choice: The Role of Counterfactual Thinking in the Choice and Reversibility
Paradoxes
Rebecca Hafner 1
1
Psychology, University of Plymouth
Contrary to popular belief many choice options and the ability to reverse one‘s initial choice
are sometimes associated with decreased chooser satisfaction. Two studies investigated the
role of counterfactual thinking (CFT) in explaining these paradoxes. Participants chose
drawing implements from either a limited (6) or extensive (24) choice set (study one), or an
expected reversible/non-reversible selection (study two). Following a drawing task,
satisfaction with their chosen implement was rated under either high or low cognitive load to
manipulate CFT. In Experiment 1 satisfaction was higher with limited vs. extensive choice
under low load, replicating earlier work, and the number of counterfactuals generated
mediated this effect. Under high load the pattern was reversed. Participants in Experiment 2
generated more counterfactuals when reversibility was expected under low but not high load
and this partially mediated the impact of expected reversibility on revealed satisfaction.
Implications for theoretical understanding of these paradoxes are discussed.
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Category: Cognition
Differences in Commitment and Preference Stability Between Monetary and
Nonmonetary Decisions
Nina Bakosova 1
1
General Psychology, Charles University
Country: Czech Republic
Large portion of research on decision-making so far has been focusing on financial choices.
This paper is concerned with differences in commitment effects and preference stability
between monetary and nonmonetary choices. First experiment researched the differences in
commitment effects between financial and time investments. Participants were asked to
respond to a simulated decisional scenario with monetary or equivalent time investment
options. Results showed time investments were much less susceptive to excessive escalation
of commitment and sunk cost fallacy than monetary investments. Second experiment focused
on stability of preferences in monetary and nonmonetary choice. Contrary to previous
research findings, this experiment showed a single option (B) shifted preferences of all other
options (comparable A-type options). Preferences for A and B-type options remained quite
stable even when introducing a small price for A-type options while B remained free.
However, whenever option B was available, choice was perceived as more demanding.
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Category: Cognition
Solving Puzzles in Real and Virtual Environments
Michel Denis 1 , Sarwan Abbasi 1 , Jean-Marie Burkhardt 2
1
2
LIMSI-CNRS, Université de Paris-Sud
LATI, Université Paris Descartes
Country: France
We investigated the strategies implemented by people invited to solve 3-D puzzles in real and
virtual environments, with a special interest for the strategies based on people's visuo-spatial
capacities. Performance was found to be better in high than in poor visuo-spatial imagers. The
same task was executed by other participants in a virtual environment. We compared
interfaces involving commands based on various modalities (keyboard, voice commands,
gesture) or combined modalities (voice + gesture). The assessment of the respective values of
these modalities in developing successful strategies is the prerequisite for building a
computerized system of assistance to spatial problem solvers.
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Category: Cognition
Dıscretıonary Spendıng Under Fınancıal Constraınts – The Role Of Self-Concept
Clarıty and Perceıved Stress
Gülen Sarial Abi 1 , Zeynep Gürhan-Canli 1 , Tarcan Kumkale 2 , Yeosun Yoon 3
1
Marketing, Koç University
Psychology, Koç University
3
Marketing, KAIST Business School
2
Country: Turkey
Previous research suggests that high (vs. low) self concept clarity individuals are less likely to
perceive their situation stressful. In a series of four studies, we examine the effect of selfconcept clarity (SCC) and perceived stress on discretionary spending under financial
constraints. We find that elaborating on potential outcomes (vs. no elaboration) and long (vs.
short) duration of financial constraints increase stress perceived by high SCC individuals.
Because high SCC individuals adopt active coping strategies under long (vs. short) duration
of financial constraints. In contrast, low SCC individuals‘ intentions to spend on discretionary
items do not vary as a function of EPO or duration of stressful situation because they adopt
passive coping strategies under stress. We show that low SCC individuals‘ discretionary
spending under financial constraints is reduced when they doubt that they have low SCC.
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Category: Cognition
The Decision Making Opponent Areas İn The Frontal Lobe
Yuri Shelepin 1 , Nigel Foreman 2 , Alexei Harauzov 1 , Olga Vakhromeeva 1
1
2
Vision, I.P.Pavlov Institute Of Physiology
Psychology, Middlsex University
Country: Russia
Studies localized brain areas involved in perceptual decision making in relation to set of
figures, each constructed as matrix of Gabor patches, and measured temporal characteristics
of decision making mechanis. We used two experimental protocols: passive viewing, and
active discrimination of predominant orientation of Gabor elements in matrix. Psychophysical
measurements showed an increase in correct responses and a decrease in reaction time (RT)
with increasing degree of ordering. RT correlated, according to degree of ordering, with
latency of late components of VEP from frontal sites. Using passive protocol, fMRI
measurements demonstrated activation in occipital cortex to all stimuli, and increasing
activation in parietal and temporal areas with decreasing ordering. Using active protocol, we
observed additional activation in frontal cortex reflecting decision centers. We claim that the
decision-making areas interaction is opponent.
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Category: Cognition
Separable Representations and Group Decision Making in the AHP
Michele Bernasconi 1 , Christine Choirat 2 , Raffaello Seri 3
1
Department of Economics, Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia
Department of Economics, Universidad de Navarra
3
Department of Economics, Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
2
Country: Italy
Several methods used in Decision Making are based on the evaluation by the individual of
ratios of relevances of attributes. In psychophysics Stevens called this \"ratio magnitude
estimation\". Indeed, Stevens\' psychophysical theory is sometimes quoted when looking for a
rationale for methods of decision through ratio elicitation. However recent advances in the
study of the theoretical foundations of ratio estimation, especially by Luce and Narens, has
lead to the development of a class of models, called \"separable representations\",
axiomatizing and generalizing Stevens\' power-law model. When using ratios for the
evaluation of alternatives in decision models, these psychological distortions should be kept
into account. We consider the Analytic Hierarchy Process or AHP as an example. We
consider the effect of psychological distortions in conjunction with group decision making
and we analyze the proposed results using an experiment of distance evaluation based on a
sample of 69 individuals.
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Category: Cognition
Ego-Depletion Increases Risk-Aversion in Self-Relevant but not in Fictional Decisions in
the Context of a Stock Market Scenario
Unger Alexander 1 , Klotz Achim 2 , Stahlberg Dagmar 2
1
2
University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen, Germany, Faculty II
University of Mannheim, Germany, Faculty of Social Sciences
Country: Germany
The current study analyzes the influence of ego-depletion on decision-making in a stock
market game. We assume that participants who show a lack of self-control ability due to egodepletion are more likely to choose risk-averse options, if they consider questions of high
responsibility. To induce ego-depletion, the participants had to watch a funny film and were
instructed to suppress any emotions, whereas the participants in the non-ego-depletioncondition just watched the film without any instructions. Afterwards, all participants took part
in a computer-based stock market game. Furthermore all participants could decide if they
were paid out a fix amount or in accordance to their achievement in the stock-market game.
No significant differences were observed according to the fictional decisions within the stock
market scenario, but participants under ego-depletion chose the achievement-based payment
significantly less often. Self-relevant consequences, seems to be an essential prerequisite for
risk-averse effects of ego-depletion.
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Category: Cognition
Relation Between Deterministic Thinking and Anxiety- Cultural Points
Jalal Younesi 1 , Mahdieh Tooyserkani Ravari 1 , Mehrnoosh Esbati 1
1
Counselling, University Of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation
Country: Iran
Deterministic thinking is one of main cognitive distortions. This distorted thinking considers
no probability in conclusion about the events. The distortion comes out cognitive rigidity in
the mind which may be mother of all distortions. 160 students (male and female) participated
in this study to answer deterministic thinking (DTQ), general health questionnaires (GHQ)and
Zunk anxiety scale (ZAS). The results indicated that the significant correlation to exist
between DTQ and GHQ in subscale of anxiety (P≤ 0/05) and also between DTQ and ZAS.
Moreover the statistical analysis showed that the females to have more deterministic thinking
than males . The study possessed the harmony with other researches showing correlation
between depression, marital satisfaction, communicational skills and DTQ. The findings were
discussed through the role of cognitive distortions in anxiety and depression as a destructive
factor for sabotaging balance of fear and hope as a sign of faith in Islamic perspective
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Category: Cognition
How University Students Solve Real Life Problems? A Qualitative Analysis Of WisdomRelated Knowledge İn Problem Solving Process
Soheila Hashemi 1
1
humanities and social sciences, University of Mazandaran
Country: Iran
This study conducted with the goal of investigating the quality of wisdom-related knowledge
of students and its role in real life problem solving. 45 M.A. students were interviewed based
on Berlin paradigm assesment scale of wisdom-related performance. Findings indicated the
mean scores of wisdom-related knowledge of students(8.36) based on 5 criteria including:
1)Rich factual knowledge about the fundamental pragmatics of life, 2) Rich procedural
knowledge about dealing with the fundamental pragmatics of life, 3) life span contexualism,
4) value relativism and 5) uncertainty was lower than the median score(20). Qualitative
analysis of data showed, students desicion makings and plannings for ficticious person were
mostly idealistic instead of being realistic without regarding the changes over the course of a
life time.The weakness of contexualistic thinking and considering uncertainty in life planning
was obvious.Instead of emphasizing on casual explanation and accurate representation of
problem, they tried to solve problem promptly.
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Category: Cognition
Reflection and Reasoning in Moral Judgment
Joseph Paxton 1 , Leo Ungar 2 , Joshua Greene 1
1
2
Psychology, Harvard University
Medicine, Stanford University
While there is much evidence for the influence of emotion on moral judgment, the roles of
reflection and reasoning remain uncertain. Two experiments address this issue. In Experiment
1, subjects were induced to be more reflective by completing the Cognitive Reflection Test
(CRT) prior to responding to moral dilemmas. Consistent with the dual-process theory of
moral judgment, this manipulation increased utilitarian (cost-benefit) responding, with
individuals who reflected more on the CRT making more utilitarian judgments. In Experiment
2, subjects considered a scenario involving incest between consenting adult siblings, a
scenario known for eliciting condemnation that resists reasoned persuasion. Here, we
manipulated two critical factors related to moral reasoning: argument strength and
deliberation time. These factors interacted in a manner consistent with moral reasoning: a
strong argument defending the incestuous behavior was more persuasive than a weak
argument, but only when increased deliberation time encouraged subjects to reflect.
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Category: Cognition
Metacognitive profiles in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety
Disorder
Fateme Moin al-ghorabaiee 1 , Mahdi Fadaiee 2
1
2
Jihad Daneshgahi, Cognitive Science Research Group
Tehran University Of Medical Science, Counseling Center
Country: Iran
Introduction: Present study had two distinct objectives. First was to examine the differences
between metacognitive factors in OCD&GAD patients. Second was to distinguish specific
metacognitions that are unique predictors of OCD and GAD. Method: Metacognitions
Questionnaire-short form (MCQ-30), Anxious Thoughts Inventory(AnTI), and Thought
Control Questionnaire(TCQ)were performed in a sample of 90 cases(30 OCD, 30 GAD and
30 normal‘s). Results: Findings showed significant differences between groups in all
metacognitions except for distraction and cognitive self consciousness. OCDs significantly
use punishment and reappraisal more than GADs and normals. GADs had significantly more
social and health worries than OCDs and had upper scores than OCDs and normal‘s in
positive and negative beliefs about worry and need to control. Discriminant analysis showed
that all discriminant functions predict successfully outcome for 86.7% of cases. Conclusion:
Metacognitive beliefs and strategies can discriminate between patient, non-patient and
diagnostic groups. Furthermore findings provide support for SREF model.
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Category: Cognition
Bitter Joy, Sweet Sadness? An Experiment On Moods and Overconfidence
Philipp Koellinger 1 , Theresa Michl 2
1
2
Department of Applied Economics, Erasmus School of Economics
Munich School of Management, Institute for Information, Organisation, and Management
Country: Germany
The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of moods on absolute and relative
overconfidence. We conducted an economic experiment (N = 322) that manipulates subjects‘
moods, inducing either fear, joy, or sadness. Our experiment uses an incentive-compatible
measure of overconfidence (Urbig et al. 2009) in which subjects are financially rewarded for
realistic judgments. We differentiate between no, low and very high financial stakes. Our
results suggest that joy can lead to higher absolute and relative overconfidence. In addition,
higher financial stakes generally lead to a decrease in relative overconfidence and moderate
the influence of fear. Subjects in the sadness treatment and the control group with neutral
mood exhibit the best calibrated judgments of their absolute and relative abilities. Our results
imply that moods can impact the quality of decisions by influencing individual perceptions
and judgements in an incentive-compatible setting.
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Category: Cognition
'Thoughts About Offending\': Considering The İmpact That Modality & Schizotypy Has
When Reasoning About Crime Based Scenarios.
Dean Wilkinson 1 , Laura Caulfield 2 , Tim Jones 3
1
Psychology, University of Bedfordshire
Psychology, Birmingham City University
3
Psychology, University of Worcester
2
Participants of this study completed a Schizotypal rating test (Peters, Joseph, Day and Garety,
2004, 21 item Delusions Inventory - PDI) along with a reasoning task specifically designed to
investigate how individuals reason about crime. The high and low scoring participants were
compared for differences in reasoning speed and accuracy. Furthermore, the reasoning tasks
account for a self-referencing scale to explore the effects that ‗insight deficit‘, a cognitive trait
that is associated with delusional type disorders, has on individuals reasoning skills. Few
studies have assessed the affect of perceptual inputs on reasoning (Delhommeau, Dubal,
Collet, Jouvent, 2003) and it is argued that auditory inputs place greater demands on memory,
and in particular working memory (Moritz and Woodward, 2005) which may emphasise bias‘
in reasoning. The two studies featured in this paper adopt differing modality presentations as
an attempt to investigate this effect further.
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Category: Community Psychology
Suicide Prevention in a Clinical Community Perspective. The Role of Colleagual
Support and Supervision for Work Motivation and Burnout Among Psychologists
Working with Suicidal Adolescents.
Nicholas Carr 1
1
Haukeland University Hospital, Helse Bergen
Country: Norway
Previous studies have indicated that working with suicidal adolescents is stressful for
psychologists. This presentation investigates how implementing strategies on an
organisational level can be supportive for colleagues and helpful in coping with suicidal
adolescents. A study carried out among psychologists and medical doctors with suicidal
adolescents in Norway, suggests that we need to identify spesific factors causing stress, and
identify means that have a modifying effect. Working with self-harming adolescents is shown
to be comparatively stressful. Supervision and training in suicide risk assessment are reported
as having a supportive effect. Reducing work related stress and increasing ressources that are
experienced as supportive will affect how organisations cope with self-harming adolescents. It
is suggested that further studies need to differenciate between factors increasing motivation to
work with suicidal adolescents, and factors affecting degree of risk for burn out among
colleagues.
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Empowering Community Voices and Action in A Community Asset Mapping Project in
A South African Rural Setting
Anthony Naidoo 1
1
Psychology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
There is a growing interest among health professionals and academics to find new ways to
study and address complex health and social problems. This has intersected in recent years
with the increasing community demands for research that is community-based rather than
merely community-placed. This has given rise to the potential of action-oriented and
community-partnered approaches to health and social sciences research. This presentation will
describe the genesis, conceptualisation and emergence of a community asset mapping project
in a small rural community in South Africa. I will delineate the process of embedding the
emerging project within a community based participative research framework as well as the
co-created knowledge, actions, benefits and lessons that have accrued from this interaction.
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Mapping Ideological Changes. Implications of Neoliberal Market Capitalism and
Individualism on the Social Selves in Turkey and Norway
Salman Türken 1
1
Psychology Dept., University of Oslo
Country: Norway
Ideological level of analysis in psychology has long been acknowledged. As globalization
increasingly leads to ideological changes in societies, it is now timely to investigate what
ideological changes are taking place and how these might affect the psychology of individuals
and societies. This study, taking a ecological perspective, attempts to map out ideological
changes taking place in Turkey and Norway. More specifically, we focus on ideologies of
neoliberal market capitalism and outspoken individualism. These ideologies are
operationalized in terms of \'words\' that are usually associated with them as words represent
thoughts and understandings that are available in a society, the common sense of society. Earchives of mainstream newspapers in Turkey and Norway are used to map out how the usage
of words change over time. Implications of greater influence of neoliberal market capitalism
and individualism on Turkish and Norwegian societies are discussed.
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Borders Of Anxiety: A Cross Cultural Anxiety Study İn Cyprus
Simge Vural 1
1
Education, Psychology
Previous study indicated that Cypriot students have significantly higher level of state anxiety
compared with 7 nations. Thus, the present study aimed to explore Cypriot university
students‘ anxiety levels and the relation between state and trait anxiety. Additionally, the
group differences including gender, age and ethnicity is examined to explore the
generalization of the multi dimensional theory of anxiety in a post war country. Endler
Measurement of State and Trait anxiety was employed to assess the level of anxiety. A
convenience sample of 153 young adults (Cypriot Greeks=50; Cypriot Turks= 106; 64 males
and 88 females) were recruited for this study. The participants‘ age range was from 18 to 28
and the mean age was 21.80. The findings analyzed with MANOVA, T-tests and Correlations
suggested that there are significant group differences and similarities in gender, age and
ethnicity. The traces of intergenerational transmission of trauma can also be observed.
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Beyond Teaching and Research Experiential Learning and the “Third Mission” of
Universities as a Tool for Participation in Society
Stark Wolfgang 1
1
Organizational Development Laboratory, University of Duisburg-Essen
Country: Germany
Based on the concept that universities today have a „third mission― beyond teaching and
research, we will present a model of campus-community-partnership to enhance participiation
in society both as a learning outcome and and a new format for experiential learning. The
basic idea of „Service Learning― is to use existing knowledge and competencies developed by
students in various academic disciplines in order to serve communities, organizations or
populations in need and to establish collaboration among university students and community
members to enhance community participation. In order to develop radical social innovation
and to use the potential of transdiciplinary approaches to participatory challenges in society,
we use the „Design Thinking― methodology developed by Kelley et al. (2001). As a
consequence, communities and societal organizations will be empowered as students
participating, who will experience hands-on participatory practice and social responsibility
and develop useful social competencies for their future career.
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Community Psychology as a Linking Science Potentials and Challenges for
Transdisciplinary Competences
Stark Wolfgang 1
1
Organizational Development Laboratory, University of Duisburg-Essen
Country: Germany
Community Psychology as a global academic field has a rich history based on different
disciplines, and political and value backgrounds coming from traditional and industrialized
regions and countries from all parts of the world. To use this richness, we have to start to
learn from each other and to value different approaches. Therefore Community Psychology
should focus both on macro- and micro-issues of community analysis and community
building, and it should develop its identity as a ―linking science‖ fertilizing different
approaches into an both overall and culture-specific approach of community-based research
and practice. Community Psychology also should empower itself: by using its competencies
to develop social innovations, focusing at emerging futures by developing shared goals (and
take shared risks), and by collaborating with other disciplines, societal institutions, business
companies or other actors in society in order to make a difference in the world.
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Study Of Causal Attributions, Stereotypes and Meta-Stereotypes İn Homeless People: A
Qualitative Approach
Carolina Marin 1 , Sonia Panadero 1 , Alejandro Iborra 2 , Isabel Pascual 3 , Jose Juan Vazquez2
1
Clinical Psychology, Complutense University Madrid
Clinical Psychology, Alcalá UNiversity
3
Methodology Psychology, Alcalé University
2
Country: Spain
According to the latest statistical about poverty in Spain, nearly a quarter of Spanish
population (19,9%) lives under poverty threshold. Homeless people due to their scarce social
resources are situated in the lowest position in terms of social exclusion. This study was
carried out in Madrid and the objective was to analyze if there were any relation among some
variables (such as the causal attributions about the situation of homeless people, stereotypes
and meta-stereotypes reported by people living in this social condition) and the stage of
change that homeless people were within the continuum exclusion-inclusion process.
Likewise, these attributions and meta-stereotypes identified by homeless people were
analyzed in relation to other variables highlighting the stressful life events suffered along life
span. A qualitative methodology was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to
homeless people, two discussion groups (homeless people and proffesionals) were also
carried out. Differences in some variables were found
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Category: Counseling Psychology
The External Support Systems Required for Japanese Professional Athletes in
Retirement Transition
Ogawa Olivia Chisato 1
1
School Of Business Administration, Kinki University
Country: Japan
The purpose of this research is to explore the external support systems required by Japanese
professional athletes from two different sports in retirement transition. Qualitative semistructured interviews were conducted with 26 retired professional sports athletes (soccer and
baseball) from 2006 and 2009. The data showed that ex-players both in soccer and baseball
rarely disclosed their feelings to other people regarding retirement during their professional
career, and they needed reliable guiding figures. However, the soccer players required more
personal-oriented support than baseball players, because the participants who played soccer
were more interested in the internal career transitions during retirement. The participants who
played baseball needed much more job information and pre-existing career model than soccer.
The most important factor for both focus groups was the approachability of guiding figures.
The approachability consisted of the following four components: career-related information,
acceptance, availability, and confidentiality.
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Career Commitment, Personal Factors and Well-Being Of Undergraduate Students
Birute Pociute 1 , Laima Bulotaite 1 , Remigijus Bliumas 1
1
General Psychology, Vilnius University
Country: Lithuania
At the moment a student enters the university, we assume that his or her commitment toward
a career choice is essentially made. But the economic globalization, the need to take more
efforts when dealing with problems of employment and unemployment, the new policies of
higher education financing require well-developed career choice competencies. Not all
students can make career commitment on a basis of rational choice. The aim of this study was
to analyze the career commitment factors and subjective well-being of undergraduate
students. 198 students of social sciences of Vilnius University participated, the Likert type
scales, Ryff scales and NEO PI-R were used in this study. Affective, normative and
continuance dimensions of career commitment were analyzed. All three dimensions of
commitment negatively predict intention to leave or to change the study programme.
Relationship of personal factors, psychological well-being and dimensions of career
commitment are discussed.
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Career Awareness Of Unıversıty Students İn Turkey: A Study İn The Context Of Adult
Attachment Styles.
Ilkay Savcı 1, Müge Ersoy Kart 1, Ayşe G. Koyuncu 1, Cihan Serhat Kart 1
1
Labour Economics and İndustrial Relations, Ankara University
Country: Turkey
Career development as a process represents the mobility to the future. Young people will
make important decisions about their career and living style, but their thoughts are extremely
disorganized because of their inexperience. Therefore ―career planning‖, which has to be done
just at this time, will be a great burden for the ―young employment candidate‖ who has to deal
with many uncertainties at the same time. Universities undertake responsibility to help
students by giving career guidance and counselling services through university career centres.
Also adult attachment styles can play an important role on individuals‘ perception styles
about understanding cases and facts. In this study, direction of Career Locus of Control
according to attachment styles of senior class students from Faculties of Social Sciences,
Medicine and Theology and the perceptions on career guidance services providing by
university have been examined.
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The Role of Mother-Daughter Relationship in Career Self-efficacy of Taiwanese College
Students
Ching-Hua Mao 1 , Tzu-Wei Fang 1 , Ying-Chu Hsu 1
1
Institute of Education, National Chiao Tung University
Country: Taiwan
This study examined the effects of mother-daughter relationship, including attachment and
psychological separation, on career self-efficacy of college students. Participants consisted of
403 female college students in Taiwan. The results showed that mother-daughter attachment
was significantly positively correlated with female students‘ career self-efficacy in five scales,
i.e. self-appraisal, occupational information, goal selection, planning, and problem solving,
respectively and as a whole. In contrast, psychological separation was found to be negatively
correlated to career self-efficacy, in which significant negative correlations were mostly
concentrated in self-appraisal and occupational information. Furthermore, the motherdaughter attachment and conflictual independence from mother were observed to be able to
significantly predict the career self-efficacy of female college students.
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Parental Attachment and Vocational İdentity İn Adolescence: An Exploratory Study
With A Sample Of Portuguese Secondary Education Students
Maria Paula Paixão 1 , Sílvia Valente 1
1
Psychology, University of Coimbra
Country: Portugal
Vocational identity is a nuclear dimension of human development. In this study we analyzed
the impact of parental attachment in the construction of the vocational identity (exploration
and commitment processes) of adolescents attending high school. The influence of social and
demographic factors in the psychological variables in analysis was taken into account, and
along with the attachment to the parents, we assessed which of the factors assumed a higher
predictive value in the explanation of the variance of vocational exploration and commitment.
The results obtained suggest a significant relationship between attachment and vocational
identity (exploration and commitment), showing that attachment assumes a higher predictive
value of the vocational variables in analysis. We also analyzed how the dimensions inherent
to attachment (communication, trust and alienation) were related to the vocational processes.
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Dynamics Of The System Of Capabilities Under The İnfluence Of Career Counselling
Mary Ghislain 1 , Costalat-Founeau Anne-Marie 1
1
Epsylon laboratory, Université Paul Valéry
Country: France
We chose to focus our attention on individuals involved in a career counselling procedure in
order to study the dynamics of the system of capabilities (Costalat-Founeau, 1999, 2008)
while professional plans were being built. If we think that dynamics of the system of
capabilities, through its components of representational accuracy, adaptability and volitional
action, activates the faculty to develop and apply one's personal and professional plans, then
career counselling must have noticeable influences on it. In order to reveal the dynamics of
our studied constructs, a methodology based on daily repeated measurements was used (Ninot
& Fortès, 2007), coupled with interviews inspired by the MISI (Zavalloni, 2007).
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Evaluation of Professional Coach Trainings
Drexler Arthur 1
1
University of Innsbruck, Psychosocial Intervention and Communications Research
Country: Austria
In this study we present a model for the evaluation of coach trainings, which we observe as
prototypical for further education programmes and which leads to ―hard facts‖ of the effects
and the quality of such trainings. The business community‘s increasing demand for effective
and reputable coaches gave rise to an also increasing number of commercial coaching
courses. Consequently, sound evaluation approaches will become more and more important.
However, up to now evaluations of trainings and seminars are mostly based on participants‘
self reports following events. In this study we use a multifaceted form of examination and
thus we refer to different theoretical concepts, e.g. knowledge and problem solving,
personality and emotion theories. Our generic yet multifaceted model for the evaluation of
coach trainings produces valid findings of the development during the course and the effects
and the quality of such trainings and should help to improve educational practice.
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Gender Issues in Counseling: The Clients‟ Experience
Maria Liagka 1 , Christina Athanasiades 1
1
School of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Country: Greece
The purpose of the study is to examine the experience of 14 clients, ten women and four men,
towards gender issues in counseling. Counseling clients participated in semi-structured
interviews. Analysis and interpretation of data was achieved through the use of Interpretative
Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), a distinctive approach to conducting qualitative research
that is concerned with understanding lived experience. Both female and male clients of this
study demonstrated a strong preference for female counselors. In addition, the findings
indicated that both female and male clients held more positive attitudes towards female
counselors than male ones. Moreover, findings suggest that the most common topic clients
discuss with their counselors, regardless of the counselor gender, is relationship problems,
either with family members or with friends and love companions. In conclusion, findings
suggest that several contributory factors exist in influencing the clientsʼ preferences of
counselor such as age, education, experience and nationality.
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Resilient Kids: How Do They Cope With Stressful Situations?
Sung Yoon Park 1 , Ji Hee Lee 1 , Mi Seo 2 , Sang Min Lee 1
1
2
Counseling, Korea University
Counseling, Seatle Pacific University
The purpose of the current study was to examine the characteristics of coping styles (i.e. taskoriented coping, emotion-oriented coping, and avoidance-oriented coping) among four groups
of children (i.e. resilient group, maladaptive group, competent/unchallenged group, and
vulnerable group) as proposed by Masten and Reed (2002). Participants were 1,520
adolescents from South Korea. The results indicated that the resilient group employed both
task-oriented coping and emotion-oriented coping. The maladaptive group employed more
emotion-oriented coping and less task-oriented coping than the other three groups. The
competent/unchallenged group used more task-oriented coping and less emotion-oriented
coping than the other three groups. The vulnerable group employed neither task-oriented
coping nor emotion-oriented coping. These results suggest that practitioners (e.g., counselors)
need to design interventions that increase emotion-oriented coping strategies as well as taskoriented coping strategies to promote resilience abilities in children.
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"ART in Florence\" Clinical Psychology University Group: Experience Of Counseling
Psychology in a NHS Artificial Reproduction Techniques Unit in Florence (Italy)
Vania Valoriani 1 , Claudia Vanni 2 , Stefano Pallanti 1 , Maria Gabriella Ferrari 1 , Serena
Vaiani 1 , Mario Maggi 3 , Ivo Noci 4
1
Clınıcal Psychology Unıt, Neurologıcal and Psychıatrıc Scıences
Lınıcal Psychology Unıt, Neurologıcal and Psychıatrıc Scıences
3
Endocrınology Unıt, Department Of Clınıcal Physıopathology
4
Artıfıcıal Reproductıon Technıques Unıt, Obstetrıc, Gynaecology and Reproductıve
Departıment
2
Country: Italy
Since November 2005, about 1 year after the new Law on ART approved by Italian
Parliament (l. 40/2004), the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy Unit of the Clinical
Medical School of University of Florence-Careggi NHS Hospital is part of the medical staff
of the ART Unit of the same institution. The clinical psychologist meet the infertile couples
addressing for their first visit to the NHS-ART Unit together with the gynecologist, the
endocrinologist and the urologist, as an integrated professional figure of a particular method
approaching infertility. Our purpose was to evaluate the psychological wellbeing and the
emotional state of both partners and their marital satisfaction as well as the couple's
agreement about the ART. After evaluating these parameters by submitting some
questionnaires the couples are invited to have a chance to discuss their troubles with the
clinical psychologists. We evaluated our data and the presence of clinical psychologist during
the visit
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Being an Emergent Adult in a “Foreign Friendly” Country
Mariajorge Ferro 1
1
Counseling Psychology, IPCDVS - FPCE - Univ Coimbra - Portugal
Country: Portugal
Purpose – Understand problems, strengths and difficulties experienced by African, Brazilian
and East Timorese students at the University of Coimbra. Portugal maintains political
agreements with its ex-colonies. Education and cultural development are fundamental issues
on those political statements but its effectiveness has been argued almost since those
agreements were long established. Method – Started during 2005, this paper reports a fouryear investigation based on Grounded Theory with 77 students. Results – Language, culture,
previous school achievement, economical issues, social cognition, legal questions, citizenship
and identity – assumed as similar to all Africans, Brazilians or East Timorese are, in fact,
quite different; Each of those highlighted aspects are major justification of failure and
university abandon. Discussion – Emerging adulthood is a particularly difficult transition and
substantially misunderstood by political agreements and university expectations. Critical
analysis is urgent and a new counselling model committed specially for culturally different
students is presented.
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Self Developmental Motivation as a Cross Cultural Predictor for Change in Counselling
Gudula Ritz-Schulte 1 , Olga Mitina 2
1
2
Personality Psychology, University of Osnabrück
Educational Psychology, Moscow City University
Country: Germany
According to Julius Kuhl\'s, PSI-Theory (Germany) the architecture of personality comprises
7 levels, one of which contains motives and motivation. ToP- Personality test system assesses
these different levels, such as: personality style, self management style as well as explicit and
implicit motivation. Several aspects of motivation and possible discrepancies between explicit
and implicit motivation are regarded as predictors for change. The main research focused on
how a declared wish of changing related with implicit tendency to change and inner
personality characteristics. Which variables can be considered as a background for sustainable
change of life? The TOP- Personality assessment was conducted on a sample of over 2500
clients in Germany, Switzerland and Russia, so that cross-cultural differences and common
traits can be analysed too.
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The Prediction of Subjective Well-Being on Self Esteem and Optimism
Mahmoud Najafy 1 , Mohammad Ali Mohammadyfar 1 , Izzak Rahimian 1
1
Psychology, Semnan University
Country: Iran
Introduction: In positive psychology, so many attempts have done for clarification and
identification of effective factors on subjective well-being. This research was done for
prediction of subjective well-being on self esteem and optimism. Method: 350 teachers were
selected by clustering random sampling. Optimism questionnaire developed by Carver &
Scheier (1985), self esteem questionnaire developed by Rosenberg (1965), and life
satisfaction questionnaire developed by Diner (1985) which is an index of subjective wellbeing were administered among selected sample. The results of regression analysis by
stepwise method showed self esteem was entered as a first significant predictor and explained
19.1% of variance and in second step optimism was entered and both variables explained
20.6% of variance of subjective well-being, altogether. Conclusion: On the basis of these
results self esteem and optimism attitudes (optimism) are important predictors for prediction
of subjective well-being. Applied implications for psychologist and clinicians can be
considered.
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The Prediction of Life Satisfaction on Spiritual Well-being and Hope
Mohammad Ali Mohammadyfar 1 , Mahmoud Najafi 1
1
Psychology, Semnan University
Country: Iran
Introduction: In current decades, the importance of positive constructs of human well-being
attracted the attention of specialists\' mental hygiene. The aim of this research was the
prediction of life satisfaction on spiritual well-being and hope. Method: 300 university
students were selected by clustering random sampling. Spiritual well-being questionnaire
developed by Paloutzain & Ellison (1982), Hope scale developed by Snyder, and life
satisfaction questionnaire developed by Diner (1985) were administered among selected
sample. The results of regression analysis by stepwise method showed spiritual well-being
was entered as a first significant predictor and explained 21.7% of variance and in second step
hope was entered and both variables explained 27.2% of variance of life satisfaction,
altogether. Conclusion: On the basis of these results hope and spiritual well-being are
important predictors for prediction of life satisfaction. Applied implications for psychologist
and clinicians can be considered.
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Positioning Of School Psychologist: Someone Who “Solves The Problem”
Danijela Petrovic 1 , Vitomir Jovanovic 1
1
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy
Country: Serbia
The role of school psychologists arises from and depends on the ways they are perceived by
other actors in the educational process. In-depth interviews conducted with school
psychologists, students, parents and teachers from two elementary schools and the analysis of
the obtained narratives show that school psychologists are almost always positioned as
someone who ―solves the problem‖. While for school psychologists the major aspect of their
role is support to students, for parents and students school psychologists are someone who
solves ―all the problems related to school and education‖ and for teachers they are someone
engaged in the problems concerning ―the relationships between teachers and students‖. The
different positioning of the role of school psychologists by different actors could lead to
unrealized expectations and a series of misunderstandings. The role of school psychologists
should be more precisely determine and more transparent in order to meet expectations of
different actors.
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Applications of Kelly's Personal Construct Theory to Vocational Guidance
Anna Paszkowska-Rogacz 1
1
Department of Educational Sciences, Institute of Psychology
Country: Poland
The aim of this presentation is to outline chosen applications of Personal Construct Theory
(1955) and the Repertory Grid Technique to vocational guidance and to check its reliability.
The research group (N=136, F=85, M=51, mean age=21,97) contained of students from
colleges. The Repertory Grid and the Vocational Orientation Questionnaire based on Holland
theory were used in the study designed to compare a vocational construct system and Holland
Personality Types. The results were analyzed and visualized with the Multidimensional
Scaling method. Results matched the theoretical expected positions of elements in 3dimensional space and they formed the structure with the order of the Holland model. The
study concludes that Personal Construct Theory provides results complementary to methods
based on questionnaires. It should be concerned as a very useful framework for vocational
guidance.
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Power and Career Psychology
Graham Stead 1 , Terri Bakker 2
1
2
Curriculum & Foundations, Cleveland State University
Psychology, University of Pretoria
This paper will use a Foucauldian perspective to reflect on power‘s omnipresence, including
its relational presence. It will reflect on how power constructs the counseling relationship, and
power implications within the structural imperatives of this relationship. Power is that which
shapes peoples‘ lives. Power is neither monolithic, unidirectional, or possessed by a person,
but is revealed when exercised in a network of relations (Foucault, 1977). Career psychology
is not a neutral, value-free, objective field but exercises power in its truth claims underpinned
by its over-reliance on logical positivism. Power is also manifest in career psychology's
terminology and discourse, assessment, counseling, and taxonomies. Here power focuses
largely on the individual, so as to encourage normalization and adjustment in society under
the banner of scientific truths. In these ways the discourses of career psychology constitute
and normalize individuals in relation to work. Reference Foucault, M. (1977).
Power/knowledge. New York, NY: Pantheo
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Incremental Validity Of Self-Efficacy Over Vocational Interests In Predicting Academic
Choices: A Study With 10th and 11th Portuguese Students
José Tomás da Silva 1
1
Faculty of Psychology, University of Coimbra
Country: Portugal
At least from the 20‘s of the past century vocational psychologists have shown that vocational
interests are a major factor in the determination of occupational choices. More recently a
growing body of literature supports the incremental utility of self-efficacy beliefs for the
choice of academic subjects and for the selection of occupations. In this study a sample of 300
10th and 11th grade students answered a questionnaire about their self-efficacy and interests
in occupational titles. A discriminant analysis of the data revealed that self-efficacy beliefs
have incremental validity over vocational interests, but most importantly, that the combined
use of both as predictors allows explaining a greater amount of variation in the criterion.
Finally, the implications of the results for the development of career interventions with high
school students are discussed and further research on this topic is encouraged.
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Work and Family Integration: Turkish Immigrants in the United States
Basak Kacar Khamush 1, J. Bryan Conrad 1, Eric Wallace 1, Irina Bransteter 1, Sarah Michalos
1
, Keelan Quinn 1, Kelly Martincin1, Dilani Perera-Diltz 2, Graham Stead 3, Donna Schultheiss
2
1
Urban Education: Counseling Psychology, Cleveland State University
Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning, Cleveland State University
3
Curriculum and Foundations, Cleveland State University
2
Despite the magnitude of the immigration experience, the work and family integration
literature affords minimal consideration of the degree to which work and family systems
operate within, and are influenced by, their sociocultural context. To better serve the needs of
an increasingly globally mobile workforce, research is needed to enrich our understanding of
how immigrants from not only similar, but also diverse cultures manage the demands,
responsibilities, and rewards of work and family life. The purpose of this empirical
investigation was to examine the work and family integration experiences of seven Turkish
couples who immigrated to the United States. Analysis revealed: immigration experiences,
managing work and family, gender expectations, acculturation stress, the meaning of work,
high self expectations and standards, cultural expectations, social support vs. Isolation, role of
extended family in Turkey vs. The US, responsibility for others, emotion, and religion.
Implications for theory, research, and practice will be provided.
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Content Analysis of Journal Articles on Unemployment in Relation to Mental Health:
1980-2009.
Graham Stead 1 , Keelan Quinn 2 , Kelly Martincin 3 , Linda Munka 3 , Justin Perry 4 , Li-Ching
Lin 3
1
Curriculum & Foundations, Cleveland State University
Doctoral Studies, Cleveland State University
3
Doctoral Studies, leveland State University
4
CASAL, leveland State University
2
The purpose was to conduct a content analysis of journal articles (empirical and
theoretical/descriptive) on unemployment in relation to mental health from 1980-2009. There
is a paucity of literature on unemployment and mental health in career/vocational psychology
and this study provides a research overview and direction for further research in this field. Six
social sciences databases were employed using the search terms ―unemployment‖ and ―mental
health‖ and retrieved over 2 000 journal articles. Data were analyzed using numerous
variables, such as country in which study was conducted, research paradigm, sample
characteristics, e.g., gender, race and age, duration of unemployment, interventions employed,
groups employed in the study (e.g., immigrants, veterans, LGBT) and numerous mental health
variables (e.g., adjustment, family discord, coping, depression, stress, and substance abuse).
Suggestions for further research in vocational/career psychology are provided.
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Social-Cognitive and Contextual Predictors of Undergraduates‟ Approach Towards
their Initial Career Choice: a Study at Lithuanian Universities
Ieva Urbanaviciute 1
1
Laboratory of Psychology, Vilnius University
Country: Lithuania
The purpose of this study is to investigate how undergraduates approach their initial career
choices, and moreover, to discuss what turns a choice into a successful one. The two variables
that were selected to measure one‘s approach towards his/her career choice were: career
choice satisfaction (a retrospective indicator) and career choice commitment (a prospective
indicator). The study (N=625) is based on Social Cognitive Career Theory and has the
following aims: 1. To analyse the role of social-cognitive (self-efficacy beliefs, outcome
expectations), and contextual factors in career choice satisfaction and commitment; 2. To
conduct a cross-sectional comparison between students in different years of study. The results
show that a number of social-cognitive factors are significant predictors of career choice
satisfaction and commitment, but the prediction patterns differ across years of study.
Moreover, after comparing students in different years of study, different contextual factors
turn out to be important.
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Category: Culture and Psychology
The Role Of Ethno-Profession In Building The Transnational Identity (The Case Of
Romanian Immigrants In Greece)
Delia Stefenel 1 , Monica Voudouri-Savulescu 2 , Ovidiu Palcu 3
1
Balkan Studies, Western Macedonia
Research, Contemporary Balkania
3
Research, Ontemporary Balkania
2
Country: Greece
Even if in the last decade the concept of transnationalism is widely studied, in the case of
Romanian migrants is still a first. Therefore, from data collected though face-to-face
interviews from members of a Romanian-Greek transnational cultural society functioning in
Athens, in the present paper we aimed to examine the transnational identity construction. We
are analyzing the appearance of the transmigrant structure and the ethno-professional aspects
that shape the status of transnational entrepreneur. Our findings point to a picture were
different forms of transnationalism are occurring at identity level (from an ethnic Romanian
identity - as being identity - to camouflaged identity, to metissed one, and finally, to the
assumed transnational identity).Concluding, the Romanian transnationalism, expected to be a
phenomenon of the globalized world, or a superior form of integration and assimilation,
remains represented on the South European labor market in a peculiar form, as a practice of
the ethno-professionals.
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Guided Self-Help On The Internet For Turkish Migrants In The Netherlands With
Depression. Preliminary Results From A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Burçin Ünlü 1
1
Clinical Psychology, VU University
Background The Turkish population in the Netherlands has a high prevalence of
psychological complaints. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally
adapted online guided self-help intervention for depressed Turkish migrants. Methods The
online intervention we study is based on Problem Solving Treatment and takes 6 weeks to
complete. A randomized controlled trial is conducted with an experimental and a control (wait
list) condition. The intervention is offered in Dutch or Turkish. Turkish adults with mild to
moderate depressive symptoms are recruited from the general population. The primary
outcome measure is the reduction of depressive symptoms. Secondary outcome measures are
somatic symptoms, anxiety, acculturation, quality of life and satisfaction. Assessments take
place at baseline, post-test and 4 months after baseline. Results & Discussion Prelimenary
results of the trial will be presented and the effectiveness of an online intervention for Turkish
adults living in the Netherlands will be evaluated.
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Psychological Interpretations Of Identity and Culture: The Recovering Drug Addict
Wally Karnilowicz 1
1
School of Social Sciences and Psychology, Victoria University
Country: Australia
While identity and culture have been discussed in social science and organisational disciplines
it is an emerging and increasingly important area within social psychology. This paper
highlights an interpretation of identity from the social psychological perspective through the
experience of the recovering drug addict in contemporary Australian Society. It adopts a
constructivist epistemology in interpreting the cultural symbols and associated interactions
central to what it is that identifies the recovering addict. The paper also considers the role of
‗Psychological Ownership‘ and the related notion of the epiphany in the experience of
recovery.
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Anger-Related Reactions To Insults: A Comparison Between German Adolescents,
Adolescents Of Turkish Descent In Germany, and Turkish Adolescents
Tanja Lischetzke 1 , Michael Eid 1 , Hacer Soysal 1 , Martin Wertenbruch 2 , Haci-Halil
Uslucan 3 , Birgitt Röttger-Rössler 2
1
Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin
Cluster Languages of Emotion, Freie Universität Berlin
3
Faculty of Humanities, Universität Duisburg-Essen
2
Country: Germany
Anger-related reactions to insults were compared across three cultural groups. 81 German
adolescents, 79 adolescents of Turkish descent in Germany, and 80 Turkish adolescents (in
Turkey) reported seven types of anger-related reactions to vignettes describing (1) an insult to
one‘s family‘s social image and (2) an insult to one‘s reputation for competence. Profiles of
anger-related reactions were analyzed using multi-group latent class analysis. For the familyrelated situation, three classes of individuals were found (submissive class, verbal disapproval
class, physical aggression class). The latent classes were structurally equivalent across
cultural groups, but the cultural groups differed in class sizes, with a higher proportion of
Turkish adolescents belonging to the physical aggression class. For the competence-related
situation, two classes of individuals were found (verbal disapproval class, physical aggression
class), which were equivalent in structure and size across cultural groups. Implications for
cross-cultural studies on honor will be discussed.
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Feasibility of Chinese Parent Web-Consultation -- Culturally Sensitive Considerations
Shu-Chen Kao 1 , Tzu-En Kang 1
1
Guidance & Counseling, National Changhua University of Education
Country: Taiwan
Current counseling psychology trend uses internet technology in clinical work to eliminate
physical limits. However, cultural concerns even within the same culture need to be
addressed, specifically how cyber counseling can benefit Chinese in different regions around
the world while maintaining sensitivity to multi-cultural issues. In this study, qualitative
research investigated the feasibility of distance Chinese parent consultation. A semistructured interview was administered to twenty-three child mental health professionals
including clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists and
teachers to collect in-depth data. The participants were equally invited from Taiwan, USA,
Canada and Malaysia. Transcripts analysis yielded 96 issues, 15 concepts and 6 main themes.
The themes were current consultation trend, need evaluation, parent involvement feasibility,
professional involvement feasibility, special cultural consideration and practical webconsultation status. Discussions focuses virtual cyber environment for consulting Chinese
parents around the world. Recommendations for counseling profession are offered.
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Adult Attachment and Quality Of Couples\' Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Based On Observed Couple Interactions
Mansoureh Sadat Sadeghi 1
1
Psychology, Family Institute
Country: Iran
The present study explores the links between adult attachment and couples\' positive and
negative interactions. The Iranian Couples Interaction Coding System (ICICS) was applied
for rating the videotaped problem-solving, decision making and reviewing conversation about
a shared pleasure event in the past interactions which were made by 31 distressed and nondistressed couples. In addition to the couples\' interactions, MAT and ASQ were also
completed by all the couples. Results revealed that frequency of secure attachment in
nondistressed couples were significantly higher. In terms of the couples\' interaction, while
secure couples showed significantly higher positive interaction on ICICS, insecure couples
were more likely to show negative interactions. It was also revealed that secure couples, were
more likely to express their niceness by using the word \"we\". Analysis indicated that men\'s
insecure attachment style was a strong predictor of their wives negative interactions.
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Let‟s Talk About the White Privilege and Male Privilege In Cross-Cultural Adjustment
Shu-Ping Lin 1 , Hsui-Lan Tien 2 , Yi-Huei Huang 3
1
Graduate Institute of Educational Psychology and Counseling, Tamkang University
Educational Psychology and Counseling, National Taiwan Normal University
3
Special Education, National Teacher's College
2
Country: Taiwan
The cross-cultural adjustment among international students in Taiwan was explored,
especially the impact of ethnicity on acculturative stress. Qualitative and quantitative data
were collected. Five variables were investigated: social self-efficacy in participant‘ native and
Mandarin language settings, self-esteem, acculturative stress, and Mandarin language
proficiency. The results indicated: 1) A higher sense of social self-efficacy in participants‘
native language settings reported. Gender played a role on the sense of social self-efficacy in
Mandarin language settings ( M=3.04 for females; M=3.23 for males). 2) Students‘
acculturative stress and self-esteem varies due to their ethnicity and gender (F=4.21, p<.o5;
F=6.12, P<.01). Caucasian males reported better adjustment and higher sense of self-esteem
regardless of their Mandarin language skills. Asian students reported higher Mandarin
language proficiency but poor adjustment outcome and self-concept. It was reported that Male
and White privilege served as a buffer for the acculturative stress for international students
studying in Taiwan.
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The Post-Communist East and The West In Europe: Civilization Gap, Culture‟s
Consequences and Country-Level Subjective Well-Being
Pawel Boski 1
1
Psychology, Warsaw School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Country: Poland
The present paper addresses the general question of East (post-communist) vs. West (noncommunist) differences in Europe and examines the role of cultural-psychological factors
contributing to life satisfaction. Main findings demonstrate the mediating effects of cultural
dimensions on economic prosperity  subjective well being relations. These mediating
measures are: societal effectiveness, individual autonomy, and social maturity, derived from
GLOBE cultural practices, Schwartz‘s values, and Big Five personality projects, respectively;
Western EU member-states score higher than Eastern post-communist countries on all these
scales . Societal cynicism (from Leung, and Bond‘s social axioms) is another contributor to
the post-communist dip in life quality. Cynicism was implanted by propaganda which
contradicted citizens\' every day experience and eliminated their social capital.
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The Factors Predicting Depression of Expatriates in Turkey
Olga S. Hünler 1
1
Psychology, İzmir University of Economics
Country: Turkey
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the factors related to the depressive
symptomatology of expatriates living in İzmir. Although Turkey is better known as an
emigration country, the number of foreign employees in Turkey has been growing. Even
though the number of expatriates has increased, very few studies have been conducted with
expatriates as the target group. 79 volunteer from 20 different nationalities were participated
in this study. The mean age of participants were 42,8, and 44 of them were women and 66,4%
of them were married. The results of the preliminary analysis revealed that being depressed
was positively related to have plans to go back to the country of origin. On the other hand, it
was also found that being depressed is related to pro-active attitudes, self efficacy and host
culture acculturation in an opposite direction.
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Self Regulation Focus, Authenticity, and Emotional Reactions to Related/ Independent
Self Frustration
Arzu Gül 1 , Serap Arslan Akfırat 1 , Ünsal Yetim 1
1
Psychology, Mersin University
Country: Turkey
The aim of the present study is to investigate whether emotional responses when one feels
self-frustration about her/his unfulfilled goals are predicted by self-regulatory focus and
authenticity. To test this general prediction a path model was proposed that assumes while a
prevention focus predict agitative emotions given to related-self frustration situaiton through
authenticity, a promotion focus predict depressive emotions given to independent-self
frustration situaiton through authenticity. 156 male and 161 female, total of 317 students at
Mersin University in 2009-2010 spring term comprised the study sample. All participants
completed Promotion / Prevention Scale, Authenticity Scale and Emotional Reactions to Self
Frustration Scale. The analysis confirm our model in general. The results indicate a
significant relationship between prevention focus and agitative emotions to related self
frustration, and a significant relationship between promotion focus and depressive emotions to
independent self frustration via authenticity.
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The Own-Ethnicity Effect in Facial Recognition: Does it also Exist with Turks and
Germans?
Siegfried L. Sporer 1
1
Department of Psychology and Sports Science, University of Giessen
Country: Germany
The own-ethnicity effect, that is, the better recognition performance for faces of one\'s own
ethnic group, has primarily been demonstrated with African-Americans, European-Americans
and Asians. Does it also exist with participants of different ethnic groups in Europe,
specifically, Turks and Germans? The results of several studies are presented in which Turks
(living in Germany) had to recognize faces of Turkish and German adults. Across
experiments, asymmetric interaction effects indicated that Germans had more difficulties
processing and recognizing faces of Turks than of Germans while Turks did not show such
deficits. This pattern of results reflects the majority/minority relationships in Germany. The
effect observed with adults was not yet visible with Turkish and Austrian children aged 10 to
15 years living in Vienna in a recognition task but only in a face-matching task. The role of
cross-ethnic contact as well as rival theoretical approaches are discussed to explain these
findings.
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Longitudinal Predictors Of Acculturative Stress
Esther Cuadrado 1 , Carmen Tabernero 1 , Elena Briones 1
1
Psychology, University of Cordoba, Spain
Country: Spain
In a longitudinal study with a multicultural sample of 292 Spanish students, we show a path
analysis‘s model to predict acculturative stress (on both natives and immigrants) through the
role of implicit theories of cultural intelligence, locus of control, perceived social support,
cultural identity, and previous level of acculturative stress. The Results showed that fixe
conception of the cultural intelligence, external Locus of Control, low perception of social
support, attribution of great importance to the cultural identity, and past experiences of
acculturative stress all predicted future high acculturative stress. Then, we discuss the
relevance to promote from the psycho-social intervention with adolescents in intercultural
contexts (and mainly with immigrants) an incremental conception of the cultural intelligence,
an internal locus of control, a high perception of social support, equilibrium between the
personal, social and cultural identity, and the construction of an intercultural and
cosmopolitan identity.
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Immortality Of The Soul As An Intuitive Idea: Psychological Origins Of Afterlife Beliefs
Vera Pereira 1 , Rodrigo de Sá-Saraiva 1 , Luís Faísca 2
1
2
Evolutionary Psychology, Faculdade de Psicologia da Universidade de Lisboa
Psychology, Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais da Universidade do Algarve
Country: Portugal
This study tried to investigate if the way in which people represent the state of being dead can
contribute to the intuitive development of ideas about the continuation of the ‗Self‘ after
death, and, in this way, investigate possible psychological origins of afterlife beliefs, that
constitute a recurrent cultural phenomenon.Semi-structured interviews and self-report
questionnaires were used to obtain information on the experience of imagining oneself as
dead and the representation of the 'dead Self' of young adults.The results suggest that: 1) there
is a tendency to imagine the state of being dead as a continuation of the 'Self', even in the
absence of explicit afterlife beliefs; 2) perceptive, emotional, epistemic and motivational
experiences are associated to the 'dead Self'; 3) the representation of the 'dead Self' results
from an interaction between cognitive processes related with self-awareness and theory of
mind, and the cultural afterlife beliefs explicitly learned.
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Self Construction Throughout A Narration Of Loss: Self Positioning and SelfExamination Of People Who Experienced The Death Of A First Degree Close Relative
K. Oya Paker 1 , Sevim Cesur 2
1
2
Communication, Ege University
Country: Turkey
A painful experience operates as a mediator and agent in revising the relationship with
selfhood,with significant others and the social world,in recognizing and reconstructing these
relationships.In a Foucaultian perspective,this subjective experience is constructed in truth
games which can be analysed in the axes of knowledge,power relations and ethics.Through
this experience,the person constructs a narration of loss;in turn,his/her self is constructed in
the process.The main question of this study is what the person does with a painful loss
narration,and how the person reconstructs selfhood throughout this narration.In-depth
interviews were made with 14 respondents who had a sudden loss of a first-degree
relative.Participants‘ self-talks were analyzed basing on their transcribed narratives from the
perspective of discourse analysis.Results will be presented in the axes of ―positioning of
selfhood‖;―expression of loss experience in terms of personal,social and cultural
grounds‖;―self-examination,tactics and reference points used for coping‖;‖well-being‖ areas
accompanying the discourse of the experience of loss‖.
Environmental Psychology
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Processes Of Self-Concept Development Among Children and Adolescents
Ole_Michael Spaten 1
1
Comm. & Psychology, Psychology
Country: Denmark
Interviews and observations from a longitudinal study (from 1998 – 2009) has been analyzed
to approach a contextual understanding of children‘s identity and self-concept development
(Spaten, 2007). Bronfenbrenner assumed (2005) that scientific limitations in widespread
approaches to research on children‘s development may be conquered by broader perspectives
in theory and, methodology. He proposed a scientific perspective as the ecology of human
development and, the Person-Process-Context-Time model (ibid.). Our results includes that
children‘s and adolescent‘s active internalization (Valsiner & Van der Veer, 1988), and
dialogical, cultural self-authorship are important themes for an understanding of processes of
self-concept development among Danish children and adolescents from diverse cultural
backgrounds. Limitations for this research as well as further directions for new studies will be
pinpointed in the end.
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Familial Stressors as Risk Factors for Attachment Anxiety and Avoidance
Nevin Solak 1 , Nebi Sümer 1
1
Country: Turkey
Both evolutionary and cultural approaches on attachment and human mating strategies
emphasize the adaptive value and functionality of attachment behavior in specific context.
Employing a large adult sample (N = 3114), we examined the effects of socio-demographic
familial stressors on adult romantic attachment, and tested if gender differences in romantic
attachment display patterns specific to high and low levels of familial stress. Supporting
evolutionary approach, the results of canonical correlation analyses indicated that individuals
from stressful context with limited recourses, higher fertility, and mortality rate were more
likely to have high attachment anxiety, and in only certain conditions they also have high
attachment avoidance. Moreover, familial stressors seemed to affect women‘s attachment
insecurity more than men‘s attachment. However, in line with cultural perspective, relative to
attachment avoidance, attachment anxiety, which is more prevalent attachment orientation in
Turkish cultural context, was consistently associated with familial stressors as compared to
attachment avoidance.
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Psychological Morbidity In Women Presenting With Vaginal Discharge In Pakistan
Nashi Khan 1 , Clare Flach 2 , Rukhsana Kausar 3 , Louise Howard 4
1
Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, King‘s College
London. UK
3
Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
4
PO31Section of Women‘s Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, King‘s College London.
UK
2
Country: Pakistan
The present case control study compared women presenting with a primary complaint of
vaginal discharge with those not presenting with vaginal discharge on Common Mental
Disorders. 377 women presenting at gynaecological clinics were assessed using Urdu version
of General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) and the National Family Health Survey Interview.
Women presenting with a primary complaint of vaginal discharge were experiencing
significantly more common mental disorders than women presenting with other
gynaecological problems. Pakistani women presenting with vaginal discharge were at
increased risk of having a common mental disorder. This research highlights the need for
training of medical professionals such as gynecologists to identify common mental disorders
among women reporting with gynecological problems.
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Should I Be Fat Or Should I Be Thin ? : Body Image Of Women Who Married To
Bugese Men and Living In Jakarta
Winarini Wilman Mansoer 1
1
Psychology, Universitas Indonesia
Country: Indonesia
In Bugese culture, married women should be fat for their husbands‘ social status and respect.
Meanwhile, in Jakarta, women are exposed to Western thin culture. This qualitative study
examined how women who married with Bugese men and living in Jakarta, perceive their
body. Based on Objectification Body Consciousness and Self-objectification theory, we
interviewed two Bugese women and two non-Bugese women (age 32-40 year) who married
with Bugese men. Results showed that Bugese women and non-Bugese women were in
contrary in body surveillance, body shame, appearance body control, and body satisfaction.
Only one participant had body ideal \" fat\", although they received negative comments in
Bugese community. Previous experiences in family and peer relations, exposure to mass
media, their personality, their husbands‘ comments, and current social contexts influenced all
participants‘ body ideal and body satisfaction.
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Variable Preferences for Sexual Dimorphism in Stature (SDS) Might Not Be Universal:
Data From a Semi Nomad Population (Himba) in Namibia.
Piotr Sorokowski 1 , Agnieszka Sorokowska 1 , Bernhardt Fink 2 , Mara Mberira 3
1
University of Wroclaw, Institute of Psychology
University of Goettingen, Department of Sociobiology/Anthropology
3
University of Namibia, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science
2
Country: Poland
In Western societies women prefer relatively taller men as potential partners, whereas men
prefer women to be slightly shorter than them (e.g. Pawlowski & Koziel 2002; Shepperd &
Strathman 1989; Salska et al., 2008). To this day, only two studies have reported data that
question the universality of the ‗male-taller norm‘. ). In our study (Sorokowski, et al., in
press) we report data on relative height preferences in a traditional ethnic group, i.e. The
Himba (Namibia). Contrary to Western societies, many Himba preferred partners of height
that was equal to their own. Sear and Marlowe (2009) reported that in the Hadza society
(Tanzania), in 8.2% of 207 marriages the wife was taller than the husband, what is
significantly higher than in Western societies. Thus, data challenges the view of a universal
preferencje for taller men, by suggesting that height preferences may be influenced by
environmental and ecological conditions.
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Category: Developmental Processes
The Relationship Between The Social Cognitive Understanding and Aggressive
Behaviors In Children With Hearing Loss
Aslı Sarıkardaşoğlu 1 , Sibel Kazak Berument 1
1
Psikoloji, ODTU
Country: Turkey
The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the social cognitive
understanding, aggressive behaviors and behavioral adjustment of deaf children.42 severely
deaf children between the ages of 6-11 participated in the study.The social cognitive
understanding of children was assessed through picture sequence tasks.These tasks were
designed to measure the first-order belief attributions, belief-based behavior prediction,
intention understanding, intention consequence discrimination, emotion understanding, moral
and emotional reasoning of deaf children. CDC Aggression Scale was used to measure the
aggressive behaviors. SDQ parent and teacher forms were used to measure the behavioral
adjustment of deaf children.Results of the regression analyses revealed that deaf children who
were not able to understand the intention of others were rated as more hyperactive and who
were not able to discriminate between the intention fulfilled and unfulfilled situations were
rated as displaying more bullying behaviors and more conduct problems. Implications for
intervention will be discussed.
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Features Of Cognitive Development Of Preschool Children With Mild Perinatal Brain
Pathology
Alfiya Sultanova 1 , Irina Ivanova 1
1
Institute of Psychological and Pedagogical Problems of Childhood, Russian Academy of
Education
Country: Russia
The purpose of this study was to analyze cognitive development of children with mild
perinatal brain pathology in their medical history. We studied 5-6 years old children: 1)
healthy children with perinatal encephalopathy in their anamnesis (52 persons); 2) the control
group: healthy children without indications of perinatal pathology in their medicine history
(40 persons). We used neuropsychological Luria\'s tests, cognitive tests (child Bourdon test,
Kohs Block Design Test etc.). The research revealed the typical deviations of the
development of these children: neurodynamic dysfunctions (psychic inertness, fluctuations of
tempo in mental processes, change of the pace of activity etc.); the reduced self-control
capability; negative features of development of speech, visual gnosis, verbal memory,
voluntary attention, verbal-logical thinking. Thus, the cognitive development of children with
consequences of mild perinatal brain pathology differs from the standard ratios. This fact
should be taken into account when organizing training and educational processes.
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3- and 4-Year Old Turkish, British and Chinese Preschoolers‟ Ability To Trust
Someone‟s Expertise
Charlie Lewis 1 , Amanda Lucas 1 , Fatma Cansu Pala 1 , Tsz Shan Wong 1
1
Psychology, Lancaster University
Research on preschoolers‘ trust of informants has mostly been conducted in English-speaking
countries. We examined the role of executive function, language and false belief in children‘s
endorsement of trust in Turkey, where the use of evidential markers was predicted to be
advantageous, and China, to consider the role of advanced executive skills. In all three
cultures performance on the ‗theory of mind‘ tasks was similar, and the Chinese preschoolers
were better than their Turkish and English peers on executive function tasks. Four year olds
endorsed the protagonist‘s expertise more successfully in all three cultures, but they could not
attribute expertise to different actors who were expert in different domains. Turkish children
were more successful at endorsing a person‘s trust than their peers from other cultures. We
infer that the daily usage of ‗evidential markers‘ and its influence on practicing source
monitoring may explain Turkish children‘s better performance.
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Study Abroad: One Route to Epistemic Development
Tabitha Holmes 1
1
Psychology, State University of New York, New Paltz
Research suggests that travel to another country for a significant period of time may provide a
range of affective and cognitive experiences that parallel those related to epistemological
changes. These include such things as challenges to personally held beliefs, increased need
for metacognition, and shifting view of self and perspective (e.g., Ward, Bochner, &
Furnham, 2001). Accordingly, this study was designed to explore students‘ epistemological
perspectives before and after a study abroad experience. Twenty female students (10 study
abroad, 10 matched) attending a 4-year college in the United States completed questionnaires
and an in-depth interview. Participants who studied abroad reported significantly more
subjective beliefs about knowledge after they returned from their host culture, t(2)=3.58,
p=.02. In addition, qualitative analyses revealed three metathemes: Social/Cultural
Experiences, Informal Learning, and Changes in Self-Perception, many of which relate to
epistemological development. Findings suggest that immersion in a new culture can influence
developmental processes.
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The Borderline Stage Of Relationship
Mark Borg 1 , Haruna Miyamoto-Borg 1
1
Community-Clinical, Community Consulting Group
Contemporary infant research in developmental psychology sees failure as an essential
ingredient in the development of healthy attunement between infant and environment (i.e.,
primary caregiver). Failed attunement(s) between primary caregiver and child, followed by
realignment/reconnection, foster the development of trust between the infant and his/her
environment. Through synthesis of various developmental theories and the analysis of data
from our own clinical research, the authors have developed a model for assessing certain
types of ―failure‖ as part of a developmental stage in the life-course of a relationship. The
authors assert that, by having gone through and survived that tumultuous stage—which is
referred to as The Borderline Stage of Relationship—such couples can develop and maintain
a stronger emotional/relational foundation upon which to build emotional depth and intimacy.
Implications for diversity—along the lines of race, ethnicity, gender, SES, religion, disability
and sexual orientation—are also explored in this study.
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A study on Pre-school Children's Perception of Family Relationships and Their Social
Competence
Nilay Evirgen 1 , Gülsen Erden 1
1
Clinical Psychology, Ankara University Social Sciences Institute
Country: Turkey
This study was designed to examine the links between pre-school children\'s perceptions of
family relationships and their social-emotional development. Ninety-five preschool children
ages of 5-6 years and their mothers took part in this work. In order to obtain children\'s
narrative representations of family relationships, children were asked to complete \"Doll Story
Completion Task\", their teachers completed \"CBCL (TRF/6-18)\" and \"Social Competence
Teacher Evaluation Form\" to disclose children\'s conflict behaviours and social competence
respectively. Mothers completed scales assessing family functioning and social abilies of
children. The findings reveal the relationship between family representaions and social
competence. Children of \"healthy functioning\" families represent their family relationships
positively and were found to be more socially competent that to those of having unhealthy
functioning families. These findings support the idea that children construct consistent
relationship models out of their interactions with their parents considered as crucial for their
emotional and social well being.
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Associations between Parenting, SocioEconomic Status, Achievement and Psychosocial
Functioning in Children and their Families: The Peruvian Case
Denisse Manrique Millones 1 , Pol Ghesquière 1 , Karla Van Leeuwen 1
1
Parenting and Special Education Research Group, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Country: Belgium
The present study investigates the associations between parenting dimensions, psychosocial
factors, Socioeconomic Status and achievement (spelling, arithmetic or reading), using
Structural Equation Modeling techniques to test four models: Positive Parenting (PP) and
Behavioral Problems (BP; Model 1); Self Worth (SW) and PP (Model 2); Parental Control
(PC) and BP (Model 3); PC and SW (Model 4). The sample is formed by 587 regular
elementary school children (6th grade) with an average IQ, and their parents, in Peru. All
models showed a good fit (RMSEA = .019 to .059). Results also showed strong relations
between SES and achievement; and significant relations between SES and Parenting (tPC = 5.83; -5.82; tPP = 4.18; 4.62). Strong associations between psychosocial factors and
achievement were found (tBP = -2.26;-3.84 and tSW =3.97; 3.95). Implications on the role of
SES on families and achievement are discussed, but also the role of parenting in children‘s
psychosocial functioning.
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The Distinct Nature Of Maternal and Paternal Differential Treatment - Links With
Parent-Child and Sibling Relationship Quality
Jeannin Rozemarijn 1 , Van Leeuwen Karla 1
1
Educational Sciences, Parenting and Special Education Research Group
Country: Belgium
Differences in siblings' rearing experiences are believed to create differences in their
psychological functioning. The scarce research that includes fathers indicates that paternal
differential treatment is more closely related to sibling relationships than maternal differential
treatment. The present study investigates the relation between maternal versus paternal
differential treatment and child relational outcome. Questionnaire data were gathered via
home visits in 467 families. Two siblings (8-12 years of age) and their parents reported on (a)
direct and indirect ratings of Maternal and Paternal Differential Treatment, (b) sibling
Warmth and Hostility and (c) Trust in parental support. Preliminary correlational and mixed
model analyses indicate that more differential treatment is generally related to less sibling
warmth, more sibling hostility and less trust in parental support. Specific relations between
differential treatment and child relational outcome differ in mothers and fathers. Research
should address the distinct nature of father differential treatment in siblings' psychosocial
adaptation.
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Family Cohesion and Division in Immigrant Context: A Qualitative Study with Asian
Indian and Salvadoran Adolescent-Parent Dyads
Ayfer Dost-Gözkan 1 , Lene Arnett Jensen 2 , Kirtana Tanaku 2
1
2
Psychology, Bahcesehir University
Psychology, Clark University
Country: Turkey
Research on adolescent-parent relationships in immigrant families has mostly focused on the
increase in value gap and conflict, and decrease in cohesion between generations. Immigrant
context, however, can be a source of family cohesion or division depending on a variety of
factors. Based on a grounded theory approach, the present study examined adolescents‘ and
parents‘ descriptions of cohesive and divisive factors in their relationships vis-à-vis being
immigrants. Participants (N = 80) were 20 Asian Indian and 20 Salvadoran adolescent-parent
dyads living in the United States. Involvement in ethnic as well as in the U.S. culture, life
story and struggle of parents, quality of communication, and educational aspirations emerged
as sources of both cohesion and division in participants' accounts. Biculturality was linked to
cohesion, whereas, dating, leisure activities and adolescent autonomy emerged as sources of
division. Themes of cohesion and division are discussed as to their developmental and
cultural relevance.
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The Relation Of Social Support and Attachment Style With Psychological İdentity
Farzaneh Ranjbar Noshahry 1
1
Psychology, Payam Noor University, Iran
Country: Iran
Identity is one of the most important psychological and social characteristics of persons by
which they make relation with their past and feel integrated and stable. So it is necessary to
know the factors which are related to this construct. The aim of this research was study of
relation of social support and attachment style with psychological identity. Subjects of the
study were 269 students of Guilan University who answered to questionnaires of the social
support, attachment style and psychological identity. The results indicated that there is
positive correlation between the social support and secure attachment style with information
and norm identity, and negative correlation with confused-avoiding identity; Also avoidance
and ambivalance attachment style negatively and significantly correlate with information,
norm identity and social support and positively with confused-avoiding identity. Farzaneh
Ranjbar Noshahry Payam Noor University, Iran
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Assessing Contemporary Parenting Dimensions
Carly Reid 1 , Jan Piek 1 , Lynne Roberts 1 , Clare Roberts 1
1
Psychology, Curtin University
Country: Australia
There is significant inconsistency in the literature regarding the definition and measurement
of parenting, with a lack of agreement about which styles and dimensions are important to
assess. This study aimed to combine the expertise of a number of parenting researchers, and
develop a new questionnaire to assess contemporary parenting dimensions. Six widely used
parenting measures were combined, and items were revised, deleted, or added based on
individual and focus group feedback from parents. Items were then formatted into an online
survey, and Principal Axis Factoring was conducted on 580 responses from parents of
children aged three to 12 years, yielding a six factor solution. Factors were named punitive
discipline, emotional warmth, autonomy support, discipline consistency, anxious
intrusiveness, and democratic discipline. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a five factor
solution, with the anxious intrusiveness factor eliminated. No pre-existing parenting measure
assesses all of the dimensions identified in the current study.
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A Qualitative Study of Conflicts and Difficulties Experienced by Turkish Immigrant
Mothers With Their Adolescents İn Germany
Asli Aydin Ozdemir 1 , Birgit Leyendecker 1 , Selda Koydemir 2 , Yaprak Kaymak Özgür 3
1
Psychology, Ruhr University Bochum
Psychology, Technical University Chemnitz
3
Education/Measurement and Evaluation, TEGV
2
Country: Germany
In this study, embedded design - type of mixed methods research design- in which a
qualitative component provided a supportive and secondary role in a correlational design was
used. The aim of the qualitative component was to examine the conflictual relationship
Turkish immigrant mothers experiencing with their adolescents and to understand their
subjective experiences and perceptions about raising adolescent in migration context. The
interview protocol was developed with the aim of gathering information about 1) the content
of Turkish immigrant mother-adolescent conflict, 2) justifications of these conflicts, and 3)
experiences and perceptions about raising child in migration context. Sixteen Turkish
immigrant mothers were interviewed. The resulting data are analyzed using consensual
qualitative research strategies. Results are reported as main domains, categories and
frequencies for each domain, and are discussed in terms of their implications for
psychologists and family therapists working with client with migration background.
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How Do Parenting Styles Affect Child‟s Later Anxiety? - A Mediational Mode
Fanglin Liu 1 , Qi Dong 1 , Yunyun Zhang 1
1
State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, State Key Laboratory of
Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning
Country: China
Extant literature provides considerable evidences to show parenting styles are consistently
associated with child later anxiety (Barlow, 2002). However, the underlying mechanisms are
less well known (Bögels et al., 2006). The present study aimed to evaluate a mediational
cognitive model of anxiety. We hypothesized that cognitive emotion regulation strategies, as
well as sex role orientation, acted as potential mediators between parenting and child anxiety.
In the study, short-form Egna Minnen Betraffende Upfostran(s-EMBU), Bem Sex Role
Inventory (BSRI), Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ-C) and Self-Rating
Anxiety Scale (SAS) were administrated to 269 college students. All the questionnaires have
good internal reliability. Results suggested superior fit the model (χ2 (6) =6.255, p=.395,
NFI=.998, RFI=.994, CFI=.999, RMSEA=.013, AIC=48.255). Parenting styles can influence
child‘s anxiety through three ways: (1) direct effect. (2) cognitive emotion regulation play the
role of mediator. (3) sex role mediates between parenting and cognitive emotion regulation.
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The Popularity of adolescents showing early-onset antisocial behavior.
Aart Franken 1
1
Interdiciplinary Social Sciences, University of Utrecht
Two groups of people showing antisocial behavior have been found (Moffitt, 1993), those
who start before adolescence (early-onset) and those who start during adolescence
(adolescent-onset). Antisocial behavior was assessed in 2230 adolescents (M age= 11.1) as a
latent construct in a SEM analysis, based on the external scales of the YSR, the CBCL, and
the TCP. Students who had higher scores of antisocial behavior at T1 (before going to high
school), and at T2 (at the beginning of high school) were classified as showing early-onset
antisocial behavior. Those only showing increased antisocial behavior at T2 were classified as
showing adolescent-onset antisocial behavior. Sociometrics was used to assess popularity at
T2. It was expected that adolescents showing early onset, in comparison to adolescent-onset,
antisocial behavior were perceived more popular at T2. It was expected that this popularity
was moderated by SES, peer valued characteristics, and gender. Understanding the popularity
of adolescents showing life-course persistent is an important step in further understanding the
peak of antisocial behavior in adolescence.
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Effectiveness Of AAL Technologies For Reducing Effects Of İsolation İn Hospitalized
Children
Antonio Maña 1 , Pablo Antón 1 , Antonio Muñoz-Gallego 1 , Antonio Muñoz-Hoyos 2 , M.
Carmen Hidalgo 3
1
Computer Science, ETSI Informática. U. Málaga
Pediatry, Hospital San Cecilio Granada
3
Social Psychology, School of Psychology. U. Málaga
2
Country: Spain
Children that spend long periods in hospitals suffer negative effects (e.g. sleep disorders,
stress, degradation of school performance) affecting their emotional and psychological
development. A common reason behind these effects is related with the breaking of normal
relationships and lack of contact with their daily environments (family, friends, school, etc.).
The Regional Government of Andalusia has funded a project called DESEOS for applying
Ambient Assisting Living (AAL) technologies to increase the quality of life of health-cared
children by developing novel devices to enhance the contact with their daily environments. In
this work we present a study showing the effectiveness of these devices as a mechanism to
reduce the aforementioned negative effects. The study uses actigraphs to measure sleep/awake
periods, as well as questionnaires and interviews (e.g. STAIC) to measure the reduction in the
stress and feeling of isolation achieved by using these devices
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Daughters and Mothers Reasoning About Authority, Gender, and Fairness in Turkey
Melike Acar 1
1
Human Development, UC Berkeley
Email: [email protected]:
Gender related practices may have unjust and harmful consequences, but also have strong
cultural endorsements and sanctions. The purpose of this paper is to pursue the question how
―secular‖ and ― religious‖ contexts in Turkey influence females‘ conceptions of maternal
authority, gender equity, gender roles, and fairness. The study included 102 female
participants, 68 daughters and 34 mothers. 36 daughters (M= 16. 7, SD= .79, range 16-18)
and 18 mothers (M= 39. 5, SD= 4.2, range 34- 55) were from the religious background; 32
daughters (M= 16.6, SD= .55, range 16-18 and 16 mothers (M = 44.5, SD = 3.85, range 39-52
were from secular background. Interview data will be analyzed and discussed in relation to
the social domains (Turiel, 2002) and recent socio-cultural changes in Turkey (Ataca &Sunar,
1999; Kagitcibasi, 2005).
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A Longitudinal Study Of The Connection Between Executive Functioning,
Metalinguisitic Skills and Early Chinese Reading.
Kevin K H Chung 1 , Catherine McBride-Chang 2
1
2
Special Education and Counselling, Hong Kong Institute of Education
Psychology, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Country: China
This 2-year longitudinal study examined the link between executive functioning,
metalinguistic skills, and early reading development. Eighty-five Chinese children in Hong
Kong from the age of 5 year were followed over the course of the second (Time 1) and third
(Time 2) kindergarten years. They were annually administered tests of inhibitory control,
working memory, vocabulary knowledge, phonological awareness, morphological awareness
and word recognition over a 2-year period. In addition to age, vocabulary knowledge,
phonological awareness, morphological awareness and executive functions including the
combination of working memory and inhibitory control together were uniquely associated
with word recognition at Time 1 and Time 2. After controlling for age and metalinguistic
skills, the executive functioning skills also continued to make a significant contribution to
word reading. These findings highlight the importance of executive functioning and
metalinguistic skills for learning to read Chinese language.
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Motor Deficits in Children with Specific Language Impairment (SLI) Compared to AgeMatched and Language-Matched Controls
Jenny Quinn 1 , Martin McPhillips 1
1
School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast
Previous research has shown evidence of motor deficits present with SLI. The aim was to
identify the prevalence and type of motor problems in these children, compared to controls
matched on age and nonverbal IQ and younger control group matched on language. The SLI
group were attending a special language unit and the control groups were in mainstream
education. There were approximately 20 children in each group and they were compared on a
standardised motor test assessing manual dexterity, aiming and catching and balance. Greater
prevalence of motor deficits were seen in the SLI group compared to control; they performed
significantly worse on the range of motor tasks, particularly on a drawing trail task. These
results suggested that early motor screening of these children would be important to help
develop appropriate intervention strategies to address both the language and motor difficulties
that they are facing.
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Development of Altruistic Behavior in Early Childhood: Helping, Sharing, and Donation
Behaviors of Preschoolers
Pınar Engin Fidancı 1 , Diane Sunar 2 , Esra Mungan 1
1
2
Psychology, Bogazici University
Country: Turkey
This study investigated whether a) young children are capable of displaying altruistic
behaviors; b) altruistic behaviors increase with age in the early years of life; and c) different
types of altruistic behaviors follow different developmental trajectories. Helping, sharing and
donation behaviors of children at ages 3, 4, and 5 were studied cross-sectionally with a
structured observational task designed to present the child opportunities for each type of
behavior. Results indicated that many preschoolers displayed sharing, helping and donation
behaviors, even at age 3, the frequency increasing with age for each type of altruistic act.
Sharing was displayed earlier and more frequently than helping, which in turn was displayed
earlier than donation. This study provides evidence for early foundations of altruistic behavior
following a specific developmental sequence. It also demonstrates an age-appropriate, reliable
and valid structured observational task for the systematic study of different altruistic
behaviors of young children.
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Moral Self-Concept Of Adolescents With Different Type Of Behavior and Family
Ana Fritzhand 1 , Oktay Ahmed 2
1
2
Developmental Psychology, Psychology
Linguistic, Turkish Language
Country: Macedonia
This study is focused on differences in moral self-concept of adolescents according to type of
behavior and family. Participants are 84 males from middle adolescence with average age of
17.7 years. Thirty two of them are living with their parents, 22 adolescents are living in
institutions for children without parents and parental care and 30 adolescents are in prisons for
juvenile delinquents. Research results indicate that adolescents, who live with their parents,
are choosing moral values as central to their moral self-concept significantly more, than
adolescents in prisons who manifest asocial/antisocial behavior and those living in institutions
for children without parents. First group also perceive honesty, persistence and ethical identity
as more important to their moral self-concept than other two groups. All comparisons are
statistically significant at level .01 (p<.01). These findings address the importance of
functional families, positive models and environment for successful construction of moral
self-concept in adolescence.
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Gambling Activity and the Self-perception of Adolescents in Puglia (Italy)
Giancarlo Tanucci 1 , Vittoria Jacobone 1 , Maria Sinatra 1 , Valentina Marzano 1
1
Psychology, Universıty Of Bari "Aldo Moro"
Country: Italy
Gambling has been becoming a very dangerous activity on the international context especially
among adolescents. The current paper aimed at analyzing the spread of gambling among the
adolescents of Puglia. The sample included 250 male and female < 15 years old subjects.
They had to answer to a self report questionnaire, which was composed of a sociodemographic section centered on playing activities and behaviours, the Self-Esteem Scale, the
Perceived Scholar Self-Efficacy Scale, the Perceived Social Self-Efficacy Scale, and the
Locus of Control of Behavior Scale (LCB). As for the last one, we preferred the scale
introduced by Craig et al. instead of the more used Rotter‘s Scale because of its more
adaptability to the sample. The findings showed that both low self-esteem and perceived
scholar and social self-efficacy were directly associated with frequent gambling activities
inclined towards addiction.
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The Effectiveness Of Achievement Motivation Training Vs. Self-Esteem Improvement
Practice On Self- System Development In Two Intelligence Level
Mehrnaz Ahmadi 1
1
Psychology, Islamic Azad University Tehran South Branch
Country: Iran
The effectiveness of two intervention methods: achievement motivation training vs. selfesteem improvement practice on development of self- system was studied among subjects
with concrete and abstract intelligence levels.The pre-test and post-test design was used.120
female adolescents were included. Self- development examined by Self- Understanding
Interview.Results revealed that: with regard to self- as- object, both of intervention methods
in both intelligence levels had significant effect on development of objective self; meanwhile
the self-esteem practice was more effective than the othor method; with respect to self- assubject, in both intelligence levels, intervention methods had no significant effect on ―agency‖
component, while they had significant effect on development of ―continuity‖; intervention
methods had significant effect on ―distinctness‖, only in abstract intelligence level.Therefore,
the effectiveness of interventions on development of objective self is supported, regardless of
intelligence level; while the effectiveness of them on development of subjective self depends
on intelligence level.
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Category: Disaster and Trauma Psychology
Childhood Abuse History: Emotion Regulation, Emotional Functioning, Interpersonal
Styles and Psychological Well-Being
Gülçim Bilim 1 , Banu Yılmaz 2
1
2
Psychology/ Clinical Psychology, Ufuk University
Psychology/Clinical Psychology, Ankara University
Country: Turkey
Abstract Research shows that childhood abuse experiences have detrimental short and long
term consequences both in childhood and in adulthood. However, the number of studies
examining the relationship between childhood abuse history and certain psychological
variables are restricted. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships among
childhood abuse history, difficulties in emotion regulation, psychological distress, emotional
functioning and interpersonal styles. The sample is composed of 800 adults aged between 1865. The instruments used to collect data are Childhood Abuse Questionnaire (CTQ),
Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), Toronto
Alexithymia Scale (TAS) and Interpersonal Relationship Styles Inventory. The statistical
analyses of the study are being conducted. The results of the study will be discussed with
reference to the related literature.
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Psychoeducation : Lessons Learned from Natural Disasters in Turkey
Nedret Oztan 1
1
Psychology, Bilkent University
Country: Turkey
Psychoeducation: Lessons Learned from Natural Disasters in Turkey This speak/review
examines key ―lessons learned‖ from natural disasters (Marmara, Bingöl and Elazig ) offers a
blueprint for understanding and responding to the psychological needs of children, families
and teachers post disaster through well timed, targeted responses and interventions. Broadly
quided by psychological framework, it highlights significant issues in post disaster work. The
main goal of this speak covers the range of psychological risks, factors related to post-disaster
adaptation; emphasizes the normalization of life after disasters and supporting self-adequacy
and coping. It also provides recommendations and practical applications for future disaster
preparedness, response and recovery. After the application of the psychoeducational program
children, families and teachers learn about trauma and traumatic experiences recovered better.
The research results also supported the well being of individuals after the program.
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The Effects of Pre-Migration Traumatic Events and Post-Migration Stressors on Mental
Health of Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Duygu Cantekin 1
1
Clinical Psychology, Middle East Technical University
Country: Turkey
This paper reviews the empirical literature on mental health and risk factors of asylum seekers
and refugees from the last 20 years. Published studies were obtained using broad searches of
computerized databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE, PubMed). Searches were confined to
English-language studies and at least one quantitative estimates of the relationship between
mental health and pre- and post-migration risk factors. Studies revealed that, post-traumatic
stress disorder, depression and anxiety are likely to be the most common mental health
problems. Exposure to severe traumatic events before migration has been given as an
explanation for the higher prevalence of mental disorder in this group. Moreover, postmigration stressors are important contributors to the persistence and increase in mental health
problems. The findings can have important clinical and policy implications for the
development of support systems that can promote mental health and risk factors can be
tackled through appropriate policy changes.
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Category: Tests and Testing Track
The Effects of Teachers‟ Qualifications and Practices on Student Achievement in
TIMSS Mathematics: An International Comparison
Hamzeh Dodeen 1
1
Psychology, UAE Uinversity
Country: United Arab Emirates
This study focused on teachers‘ qualifications and practices and their effects on student
achievement in TIMSS. Data analyzed in this study were the responses of Saudi Arabian and
Taiwanese mathematics teachers to the TIMSS Teacher Questionnaire - 2007. The Saudi
Arabian sample consisted of 171 teachers while the Taiwanese sample consisted of 152
teachers. Results indicated that teachers‘ qualifications and practices had an impact on student
achievement. The comparison between the two countries revealed that there were significant
differences in teachers‘ preparation for teaching specific mathematics topics, professional
development programs, and in teachers‘ perceptions about the effects of school environment.
In addition, the two countries‘ results differed in the mathematics topics that had not been
taught to students in TIMSS classes, in assessment tools that were used in mathematics, and
in the type of questions used in tests. Results are discussed and recommendations for
educators and policy-makers are proffered.
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Category: Educational Psychology
Beyond Consumerism: A Mixed Methods Approach To Happiness in University
Students
Nesrin Gokcen 1 , Elizabeth Attree 1 , Christine Dancey 1
1
School of Psychology, University of East London
Over the last 30 years, Higher Education (HE) in the United Kingdom has become
increasingly focused on ‗customer satisfaction‘, with much research in this area neglecting
students‘ actual happiness. The present study used multiple regression to investigate student
happiness in relation to five university-related socioeconomic variables: Domicile Status,
Financial Aid, Accommodation, Work Experience and Income. Contrary to expectations, the
variables did not significantly predict the happiness of 160 university students. In addition,
Thematic Analysis was used to explore students‘ beliefs about the sources of their happiness.
Seven themes emerged: Social Relationships, Academic Achievement, Personal Pursuits,
Balanced Life, Intrinsic Factors, Financial Resources and Security, and Academic Services.
Failure of the examined socioeconomic variables to predict happiness significantly was
interpreted as a possible effect of growing ‗passive consumerism‘ in students. The study
highlights the contrast between objective and subjective happiness. Implications are discussed
with regard to findings and input from non-psychology disciplines.
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Transition To School: A Social and Emotional Learning Program in Preschool
Karla Correia 1 , Alexandra Marques Pinto 1
1
Educational Psychology, Faculdade de Psicologia da Universidade de Lisboa
Lisboa
Country: Portugal
This study examines the design, implementation and evaluation of a pilot program of social
and emotional learning which aims to make easier the transition from preschool to first grade
and improve children‘s adaptation to school. This program was implemented in seven groups
of children in preschool (n = 54), and there were four control groups (n = 32). In order to
evaluate the results we used the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (Epstein, 2004), the
School Social Behavior Scale (Merrell, 2002), a school adaptation questionnaire, and a social
support indicator. An analysis of variance with repeated measures showed several main
differences (time and group) and only one significant interaction effect. The experimental
group has a higher perceived social support after program implementation than the control
group. Finally, we discuss the limitations and changes to be made as far as the future
implementation of the program is concerned.
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Transition to School: Stress and Adaptation Factors
Karla Correia 1 , Alexandra Marques Pinto 1
1
Educational Psychology, Faculdade de Psicologia da Universidade de Lisboa
Country: Portugal
The transition to school can be understood as one of the major challenges the child faces
during childhood, and involves the mobilization of resources in order to adapt to new
requirements. Many authors consider that children‘s adaptation to early years of schooling is a
crucial determinant of their eventual success or failure at school. This qualitative study
examines stress and adaptation factors in the transition to school as perceived by first grade
children, their teachers and parents. The aim is also to identify the skills needed for school
adjustment, perceived by primary school teachers. For data collection we conducted focusgroup interviews with children at the beginning of school, their teachers and parents. The
results suggest different factors involved in the adaptation (e.g. individual, and related to
families, teachers and school), and different skills (such as autonomy and self-control) to be
developed in order to facilitate children‘s transition to school.
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The Effect Of Perceived Structure Of Classroom On Motivational Engagements
Siavash Talepasand 1 , Amir Rezaie 2
1
2
Educational Sciences, University of Semnan
Language and Literacy, University of Malaya
Country: Iran
The purpose of this study was to investigate perceived structure of classroom in motivational
behaviors such as choice of problem, effort and persistence in solving problem of algorithm
and flowchart. Participants were 45 high school students in grade three. Instructional content
was presented in 10 sessions with 180 minutes per session. Choice, effort and persistence
were collected by direct assessment method. Findings revealed that the mastery perceived
structure of classroom (MPS) had positive effect on effort and persistence in solving problems
in comparison with the control group and it increased the effort in solving problems in
comparison with the performance perceived structure of classroom. The findings and
implications are discussed in detail.
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Inducing Students To Use Markers‟ Feedback: Improvement In Academic Performance
Rosemary Snelgar 1 , Tina Cartwright 1 , Alan Porter 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Westminster
With widening participation and increasingly diverse University students, issues around
academic performance have arisen. Tutors‘ feedback is recognised as essential to
development of metacognitive skills, yet students must act on feedback for it to be effective.
We developed an intervention to enable first year students to improve on psychology research
report writing, by encouraging them to actively engage with the feedback provided. There
were two parts to the intervention. Firstly, students were asked to note what the feedback
revealed about their weaknesses, and consider how they could improve. Secondly, towards
the end of the module, they wrote a short reflective account either on using the feedback when
working on their final report, or on another aspect. Data from 147 students showed that those
who reflected on feedback achieved higher marks even when initial performance was used as
a covariate. We will present the theoretical framework, outcome, and future directions.
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Students' motivation and the satisfaction with faculty
Fernanda Martins 1
1
DJCC, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Country: Portugal
Measuring objective aspects learning is important for evaluating educational quality but
subjective factors must also be taken into account. Motivation clearly influences academic
performance which in the end may contribute for dissatisfaction. In this study we analyze the
possible relations between motivation and satisfaction levels in a study with university
students and we reflect about the importance of using them when studying the quality and the
need for change in education. To evaluate motivation levels we used the Academic
Motivation Scale (AMS-28) (Vallerand et al., 1992) a seven sub scales instrument. For
satisfaction we used the Academic Satisfaction Scale (Martins, 1998) a three factor scale we
had already developed and adapted. Results are discussed in terms of the interaction between
levels of academic motivation and satisfaction and their importance when evaluating
educational quality.
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High and Low Achievers Math‟s Pathways: Mind The Gap, Promote Success.
Ana Salgado 1 , Pedro Rosário 1 , Carina Guimarães 2
1
2
Escola de Psicologia, Universidade do Minho
Psicologia e Educação, Universidade da Beira Interior
Country: Portugal
Academic underachievement is a controversial educational issue, frequently debated in school
settings and by the media. In the framework of social cognitive self-regulated learning we aim
to examine in detail, some factors that the literature points as key elements in the learning
process. Using NVivo 8 we analyze the interviews of students collected on three different
moments over a school year, related to their‘ perception of their self-regulatory behavior.
Comparing the four different groups at the end of two cycles of Portuguese compulsory
education (high and low math‘s achievers from 6th and 9th , 15 students each) we identified
the impact of socio-personal and instructive variables on academic performance, according to
their autobiographical narratives. Aligned with findings of previous research, data show
similarities and differences between these groups, reflecting the complexity of SRL
behaviors‘ as predictors of school success. Findings implications for the educational practice
at schools are also discussed.
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Entwining Psychology and Visual Arts: A Classroom Experience
Sara Bahia 1 , José Pedro Trindade 2
1
2
Faculdade de Psicologia, Universidade de Lisboa
Visual Arts, Externato de Penafirme
Country: Portugal
Grounding educational experiences on theoretical foundations of psychological concepts
enhances teaching and learning. The purpose of this study is to show how activating
perception, imagery and creativity facilitates the mastery of specific skills of visual arts
education. Specifically, the study aimed at answering two questions: How can teachers
enhance visual and creative expression? What criteria should be used to evaluate specific
learning of visual arts skills? Based on a literature review of these concepts two specific
exercises were devised: elaboration and meaning attribution of an image and illustration of a
concept. The two exercises were applied to 100 7th grade students at a rural community in
Portugal. The exercises were evaluated in terms of fluency, flexibility, originality,
elaboration, expressiveness and adequateness. The results reveal significant differences in
these dimensions in the second exercise, revealing it is possible to use elements of the visual
code to express ideas.
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School Textbook Revision – A Way To Greater Learning Effectiveness
Janez Justin 1
1
Centre For Applied Epistemology, Educational Research Institute
Country: Slovenia
Learning effectiveness of texts contained in school textbooks can be improved by a thorough,
well considered, research-based revision. Most studies have dealt with one dimension of
didactic texts. Our quasi-experimental study explored the question how much a complex
revision of linguistic and graphic dimensions contributes to the text\'s learning effectiveness.
Experts revised four textual fragments (content units, 300 words each) from four different
geography textbooks used in Slovene schools by 9th graders. Four groups of students (60
students per group) read the original, linguistically revised (LR), graphically revised (GR),
and LR and GR fragments (all new to students); after that their recall and comprehension
were measured by objective tests. The design permitted each student to function as a member
of both the experimental and control group. Controlling for geography grades, the results
suggest a substantially greater learning effectiveness of the LR textual fragments as compared
to GR, and original ones.
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Motivation and Emotional Intelligence In Students With Different Level Of School
Achievements
Andrzej Sekowski 1
1
Department of Psychology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
Country: Poland
The paper presents results of a study on the psychological conditions of school achievements
in students with different level of achievements. The study was based on Renzulli`s theory of
giftedness and Sternberg`s theory of successful intelligence. The participants were secondary
school students. They were divided into groups of students with outstanding school
achievements and those with average school achievements. The following testing tools were
used: Raven Matrix Scale, H. Schuler, M. Prochaska. Achievement Motivation Questionnaire
(LMI), Two-domensional Inventory of Emotional Intelligence DINEMO. Underachievement
is mainly associated with low level of emotional intelligence and low level of achievement
motivation. The structure of achievement motivation of underachievers characterized low
level of self – confidence, average level of ambitions and low level of self control. High
achievers characterized high level of self – confidence, high ambition and high level of self
control.
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The Effectiveness of Paired Reading Program For Preschoolers and Their Parents
Shui-Fong Lam 1 , Kam-Fung ChowYeung 2 , Kwok Kiu Lau 2 , Bernard P. H. Wong 1
1
2
Psychology, University of Hong Kong
Preschool Section, Young Women Christian Association
Country: China
A paired reading program was implemented for 195 Hong Kong preschoolers and their
parents. The preschoolers were randomly assigned to experimental group or waitlist control
group. The parents in the experimental group received 12 sessions of school-based training
and supervised practice on paired reading in seven weeks. They were required to be their
children‘s paired reading tutors for at least four times in each of these seven weeks. At the end
of the program, the preschoolers in the experimental group had better performance in word
recognition than their counterparts in the waitlist control group. Their parents also reported
them as more competent and interested in reading. More importantly, the program had many
favorable effects on parents. Parents in the experimental group were more confident in their
ability to help their children in learning. They also reported that they understood their children
more and they had better relationship with their children.
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Motivation and Learning Strategies Among Psychology and Architecture Students and
Their Academic Achievement
Orhideja Surbanovska 1 , Biljana Blazevska-Stoilkovska 1
1
Psychology, Faculty of Phylosophy
Country: Macedonia
On a sample of 155 psychology and architecture students in second and final (fourth) year of
studying differences in motivation and learning strategies, as well as prediction of their
academic achievement on the basis of mentioned variables were explored. Garcia‘s and
Pintrich‘s Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire was used for motivation
(expectancy, value, anxiety) and learning strategies (cognitive strategies, metacognitive
strategies, resource management) measurement. Two-factorial ANOVA showed that there
were significant interaction between the effects of kind and year of studying on: anxiety
(F(1,151)=5.96; p<.05); cognitive strategies (F(1,151)=14.76; p<.01); metacognitive
strategies (F(1,151)=11.51; p<.01) and resource management (F(1,151)=9.36; p<.01). Simple
effect of year of study revealed that second year students had higher scores on all subscales,
only on expectancy there were no differences. It was found that simple effect of faculty was
not significant. Reggresion analysis showed that only expectancy is significant predictor of
students‘ academic achievement (R2=.079, F(1,153)=13.19; p<.01).
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Structure and Stability of Trait Procrastination in Fifth and Sixth Grade
Lisa Roese 1 , Ralf Schulze 1 , Werner Kuhmann 2
1
2
Social and Educational Sciences, Methods and Psychological Diagnostics
Social and Educational Sciences, Psychology in Educational Sciences
Country: Germany
The goal of the present study is to explore the structure and stability of trait procrastination
among fifths and sixths graders. A German translation of the Aitken Procrastination Scale was
administered together with the Tuckman Procrastination Scale to assess trait procrastination.
A total of 84 students participated. Testing took place at school with a retest interval of four
months. Trait procrastination occurred on both occasions with similar means and standard
deviations, suggesting overall stability of the score provided by the measures. Interindividual
differences also appeared to be stable as indicated by the correlation between the total scores.
The three-factor structure put forth in the literature was neither replicated for the first testing
session nor for the second. Nevertheless, the instrument appears to be a reliable tool to
repeatedly assess trait procrastination among fifth and sixth graders.
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The Relation Between Patterns Of Adaptative Learning, Achievement Emotions and
Academic Performance In Portuguese Basic Education Students
Maria Paula Paixão 1 , Ana Shafft 1
1
Country: Portugal
Via the application of the Portuguese adaptation of Midgley et al (2000) \"Patterns of
Adaptative Learning Scales\" and the Portuguese version of the \"Achievement Emotions
Questionnaire\" (Pekrun et al, 2005), an exploratory study was carried out with 189 students
from 5th to 9th degree, who were attending two public schools in the district of Coimbra. The
relations between the variables (patterns of adaptive learning, achievement emotions and
academic performance) were analised and a multiple hierarchical regression was carried out
with the social-demographic, the cognitive-motivational and the emotional variables as the
predictors and the students\' academic achievement as the dependent variable. The findings
reveal that only the social-demografic variables (previous school performance, and the
educational level of the student‘s mothers) and the achievement emotions (mainly pride)
predict these students\' academic achievement, measured by their grade point average (GPA).
The results\' implications for further school interventions are discussed.
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İs Making Upward Social Comparison Always Bad? The Effects Of Self-Evaluation and
Regulatory Focus On Motivation
Annie Tse-Mei Shu 1 , Shui-Fong Lam 1
1
Psychology, The University of Hong Kong
Country: China
Cross-cultural studies have suggested that self-effacement is more prevalent among East
Asians than Americans. East Asians are also more motivated after failure whereas Americans
are more motivated after success. Two studies investigated if regulatory focus, a
psychological process with differential prevalence in different cultures, could explain this
phenomenon. Using experimental manipulations, it was found that self-effacement or
enhancement of Chinese college students with different self regulatory focuses had different
effects on motivation, as what would be observed in different cultures. Study 1 (N = 144)
revealed that participants with prevention focus were more self-effaced after failure than their
counterparts with promotion focus. Study 2 (N = 93) further showed that self-effacement
motivated participants with prevention focus but, self-enhancement motivated participants
with promotion focus. The results suggest that within-culture variations in regulatory focus
may have the potential to explain a cross-cultural difference.
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Motor Deficits In Young Adults With Dyslexia
Helen McNally 1 , Martin McPhillips 1
1
Psychology, Queen's University Belfast
This study focuses on a number of key areas of motor function in young adults with dyslexia.
An experimental group of 15 university students with dyslexia and a control group of 16
university students without dyslexia completed a range of cognitive and motor tasks. The
results indicated that there was a significant main effect of group on reading (p < 0.001),
motor skills (p = 0.001), saccadic eye movements during smooth visual pursuit (p = 0.016),
persistence of the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR) (p=0.02), but not balance. The
individual profiles of the young adults with dyslexia were also examined.
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Examination of Some Variables Related to Reading in Non-clinical and Clinical Sample
Groups
Ekin Özkök Kayhan 1 , Gülsen Erden 1
1
Country: Turkey
The study has been conducted in two sample groups with and without Specific Learning
Disorder(LD) diagnosis in order to analyze the variables regarding reading skills such as
reading comprehension, vocabulary, visual perception, short term memory, reading rate. The
study‘s samples consist of two groups of students between grades 1-5 as resarch and
comparison groups. Fifty children without diagnosis as the resarch group and fifty children
diagnosed with LD as the comparison group. We use ‗Oral Reading and Reading
Comprehension Test‘,‗Vocabulary Evaluation Scale,‗Bender Visual Motor Gestalt
Test‘,‗Gesell Development Figures‘ and ‗Visual Communication Number Sequence Test B‘
for assessment children. As result of analyses it has been found that the comparison group has
demonstrated significant differences in terms of reading comprehension, vocabulary, visual
perception, short term memory and reading rate. In compliance with current literature, the
children in the comparison group have shown a lower performance than resarch group.
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"Aptitude Testing In Junior School Students, Using Multiple Intelligences, Wechsler
Test (Wisc-R) and Emotional Intelligence"
Zahra Mojahedi 1 , Mahnaz Akhavan Tafti 1
1
Educational Psychology, Alzahra University
Country: Iran
Aim of this research was aptitude testing by investigating the relationship between MI,
(WISC-R) and (EI) in third grade junior girl students in Tehran. Research sample comprised
of 128 students, using multistage sampling . Both quantitative and qualitative techniques were
used for data collection. Quantitative techniques included WISC-R, MI Inventory and EI
inventory and qualitative techniques Included gathering portfolio, systematic longitudinal
observations, and interviews of teachers, Parents and students. Results showed: A.Students
with high scores in EI, have high scores in interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences in MI.
B.Students having high scores in performance subtest in WISC-R have high score in logicalmathematical intelligence in MI. C.Students with high scores in verbal subtest in (WISC-R)
have high scores in verbal-linguistic intelligence in MI. D.The results of qualitative methods,
was congruent with quantitative findings. Keywords: Aptitude testing, MI, WISC-R, EI,
portfolio, systematic longitudinal observations, interview.
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Improving Communications Skills In Physiotherapy Students and Physiotherapists
Ana Grilo 1 , Luis Joyce-Moniz 2 , Ana Gomes 3
1
Ciencias Sociais e Humanas, Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde, IPL
Health psychology, Faculdade de Psicologia, UL
3
Ciencias Sociais e Humanas, Escola Superior de Tecnologa da Saúde, IPL
2
Country: Portugal
This study aims to present an assertive communication skills training programme for
physiotherapy students and physiotherapists. The programme included three individual
sessions and involved 30 2nd year students and 30 4th year students of physiotherapy and 30
physiotherapists. In each session, the subjects were confronted with three different scenarios
representing problematic situations within the physiotherapist-patient interaction. The effects
of the training programme were measured in an experimental and control group. They were
rated by independent observers, who analysed audiotape subjects‘ answers to three videos
situations. One month after the end of the communication skills programme, students proved
to use more accurate categories like reflection of feelings and less rigid categories like
imposition. This individual programme appears to be effective in promoting assertive
communication with physiotherapy patients and facilitating patient-centred physiotherapy.
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Are Pupils From Primary School Able To Judge Instructional Quality? A First Insight
Lenske Gerlinde 1 , Praetorius Anna 1 , Helmke Andreas 1
1
Psychologie, University of Koblenz-Landau
Country: Germany
Feedback in the form of pupils‘ voice is an important foundation of diagnostics and
evaluation in the context of instructional quality. Previous studies showed that pupils of
secondary school (grade five and above) are able to judge instructional quality – at least if the
judgements are aggregated on class level. In contrast we know very little about the validity of
pupils‘ voice from younger students. Our current study focuses on that issue. Therefore, we
used standardized interviews combined with vignettes, describing typical classroom
situations. Our sample includes 90 students from third and fourth grade of primary school. We
analysed the data with Qualitative Content Analysis after Mayring (2000). The results show
that young pupils have a lack of understanding the items of common questionnaires in the
intended way. As a conclusion it is necessary to modify existing instruments for primary
school - otherwise the validity of pupils‘ voice is highly limited.
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A Review Of Assessment Methods and Their Effects On Educational Reformation
Hassan Yaghoubi 1 , Rahim Yousefi 1
1
Pschology, Azarbayjan University Of Tarbiat Moallem
Country: Iran
This paper reviews the method of assessment and their role in improving education and
educational systems criticizing the traditional method of assessment on the basis of the fact
that they assess only some primary skills. It is necessary to review the definition, content,
structure, types and systems of assessment as well as the application of the method of
assessment and its correlation with education. This paper attempts to answer their questions:
could students be taught, through the new methods of education and assessment to realize
creative and critical thinking? How is it made possible for students to employ the knowledge
and skills for their purposes properly by relating their knowledge to real world situations?
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Natural Science As An Occupational Option For Adolescents: Does Learning and
Teaching Make A Difference?
Päivi H. Taskinen 1
1
Education, Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education
Country: Germany
Many countries are worried, not enough young people are interested in studying science and
technology. The scientific discussion about the reasons for that is to be continued. This study
uses the PISA-Data from different OECD-countries to examine to what extent student
characteristics relate to the consideration of pursuing a science-related occupation as an adult.
Additional, we examine how teaching and learning in science can be modeled in connection
with adolescents‘ career choices in a shared model with their individual characteristics. A
two-level SEM-model with individual characteristics (interest and self cognitions) and school
characteristics (activities outside school hours, career counseling and science teaching) is
presented. The contribution should raise discussion about the meaning of learning and
teaching in school in the context of career choices in general and in the context of natural
science in particular.
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The Montebaro-Parent-Training: Effectiveness and Differential Effects
Frederik A. Graf 1 , Mandy Grumm 2 , Sascha Hein 2 , Michael Fingerle 3
1
Centre for Teacher Education and Educational Research (ZLF), Center for Research on
Individual Development and Adaptive Education of Children at Risk (IDeA), Institute for
Special Education, Goethe-University Frankfurt
2
Center for Research on Individual Development and Adaptive Education of Children at Risk
(IDeA), Goethe-University Frankfurt
3
Center for Research on Individual Development and Adaptive Education of Children at Risk
(IDeA), Institute for Special Education, Goethe-University
Country: Germany
The development of social and emotional competences is an important goal of the childrearing process. It appears that an increased number of parents have difficulties in parenting
and are insecure about how to deal with behavioural problems of their children nowadays.
Many parent-trainings which aim to improve their parenting skills have been developed to
encounter these difficulties. The present study focuses on the efficacy of the newly developed
MonteBaRo-Parent-Training. Ninety-three parents were asked about the perceived behaviour
problems of their child, their parenting sense of competence and dysfunctional parenting
practices in a pre-post-design. Results were in the expected direction and indicated a decrease
in dysfunctional parenting practices and in the level of perceived child behaviour problems.
The parenting sense of competence increased significantly. The limitations and strengths of
the present study are discussed on the background of the multiplicity of available parenting
training programs.
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Chirden's Voice In The Schools Quality Assessment
Esperança Ribeiro 1 , Isabel Catarina Martins 2
1
2
Psycology, Politechnic Institute of Viseu
Country: Portugal
Our aim in this communication is to disclose the contribution of children and examine two
dimensions of quality of the educational process: i) the purposes and objectives of education
and ii) strategies for teaching and learning, as well as to understand what extent children‘s
voice may be important on the discussion with the educators about the quality of the teachinglearning. We analyzed the results of interviews with children in a study framed in the
implementation of a Project of Evaluation and Quality Development. Our findings give an
important contribution to the reflection of childhood educators on the quality of the teachinglearning. We want to stress the importance of listening to the children to the reflection on the
Preschool Education system quality and to develop awareness of changing. Listening to
children‘s voice is to allow them to assert his social skills and it goes towards the Convention
on the Rights of the Child.
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Understanding The Perspective Of Students Who Are Positioned As Underachievers
Nikoleta Gutvajn 1
1
Institute for Educational Research
Country: Serbia
The goal of this research was to examine the problem of academic underachievement from the
perspective of students who are positioned as underachievers. Quantitative and qualitative
methodology was applied to assess students‘ construction of their underachievement. More
specifically, the methodological apparatus used in personal construct psychology: Interview,
Repertory Grid, Implications Grid, Resistance to Change Grid and Self-characterization was
applied. The sample comprised of sixty secondary school students who failed three or more
subjects during the school year or at the end of classification periods. The results show that
the most important thing for students is that ―others‖ realize their school underachievement is
not the consequence of their immanent stupidity. These students consider underachievement
to be the consequence of lack of will and concentration for studying, laziness, and inadequate
didactic and methodical training of teachers.
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Assessing Cross-Cultural Curricular Alignment In International Assessment Using The
Webb Alignment Methodology
Carina McCormick 1 , Leslie Shaw 1
1
Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Comparisons of student achievement in international assessments have the potential to be
biased if there is not strong overlap between the test content and each country‘s curriculum.
Despite efforts to include generally applicable concepts, there is no measure of the
correspondence between test content and participating countries‘ curricula. Under U.S.
educational policy, state assessment systems have been required to demonstrate a clear link to
the content of the state‘s curricular standards, known as ―alignment.‖ This prompted further
research in alignment methodology, with the method developed by Norman Webb currently
the most prominent. This method includes a quantitative evaluation of four dimensions of
alignment. The current research proposes a method for calculating applicable values from
existing country curricular data in international assessments and will complete the
calculations as possible for selected countries. The presentation will also address ways the
country curricular questionnaires could be enhanced to facilitate evaluation of curricular
alignment.
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A New Model: The Impact Of Individual Differences In Understanding The Complex
Nature Of Test Anxiety.
Simge Vural 1
1
Education, Psychology
Test anxiety is a wide and complex issue that holds many different aspects in it. Although the
complex nature of test anxiety has long been recognised and explored, previous distinctive
theories are still insufficient to answer completely the reason why some people are
experiencing anxiety more than others. For this reason, this paper outlines three parts in test
anxiety. In the first part, test anxiety is introduced and briefly explained. Secondly, the
theoretical aspects of test anxiety are discussed which includes historical and conceptual
issues in test anxiety, multidimensional aspects and types of respondents to anxiety evoking
situations. Previous models and individual differences are also discussed in the second part.
An attempt is made to integrate previous models by taking into account both their limitations
and contributions. In the final section, the implications for practice are discussed. Moreover, a
grounded dynamic therapeutic cycle is proposed
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Construction Of A Test To Assess The Aggressiveness School In Colombia
Manuel Vicente Rojas Castellanos 1 , Aura Nidia Herrera Rojas 2
1
2
Psychology, Universidad De Los Andes
Psychology, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Country: Colombia
The objective is present the construction of the Test of Aggression in School Context (PAAE
in Spanish) that seeks to assess the levels of aggressiveness in Colombian high school
students taking into account factors that are associated with aggression in that context. This is
important issue because the Colombia‘s schools presents high levels of aggressiveness. The
pilot test (2004) shows a Cronbach Alfa Reliability Quotient of 0.79 with 9 factors associated
with aggression in the school. The validation of the test (2005) obtained 8 factors
(instrumental aggression, poor interaction with peers, inadequate communication and
interaction with the teacher, frustrated by the method of learning, academic autoinefficacy,
enabling sensitivity to situations of aggression, maladjustment to the school environment,
learned beliefs that facilitate aggression) that explained 34.92% of variance and Cronbach
Alfa Reliability Quotient was 0.755. The idea in 2011 it is try to extend the application to new
regions of Colombia.
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The development of preliminary inventory for evaluating of teachers training
performance in Islamic Azad University
Maryam Ghahremani 1 , Asghar Jafari 1
1
Department of psychology, Ashtian Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ashtian, Iran
Country: Iran
The present study examined the development of preliminary inventory for evaluating of
teachers performance in university. Using methodology of descriptive-exploration, At first
theories of teaching and evaluation were studied, and were inferred components of effective
teaching. Then suggested a preliminary inventory based on components of effective teaching.
After that, suggested inventory referred to 20 specialists of training for providing their
opinion and suggestions about preliminary inventory. Opinions of specialists about inventory
showed that suggestive inventory have content validity. Reliability of inventory accounted by
Alpha of cronbach. Also components were specified. The final form of evaluation has 7
components and 30 items. this inventory assess training performance of university teachers in
components of mastery of lesson topic, objective goal-setting, interest to teaching, selfassessment of students, good teaching, effective and scientific thinking and student-centered
teaching.
This paper is product of research that has done in Islamic Azad University, Ashtian Branch,
Iran
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Determining Predictors Of Item Difficulty In The Assessment Of Scientific Competence
Sass Steffani 1
1
Research Methodology, Leipniz Institute for Science amd MAthematic Education
Country: Germany
In the assessment of scientific competence, test items differ in features concerning cognitive
requirements, formal configuration and knowledge. Though it is important to know how those
features influence the processing of test items, it is unclear whether those features affect the
item difficulty. The project should identify features that influence processing and thus, predict
item difficulty. For this purpose a framework of categories was developed to describe all
relevant features of scientific test items. To test which features determine item difficulty,
scientific test items of TIMSS-2007 (Trends in Mathematics and Science Study 2007) were
rated according to the framework and statistically analyzed to show which features explain
most of the variance. We discuss the generalization of the results in the context of item
construction and construct validation in the assessment of scientific competence.
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Using Technology To Innovate In Psychology Higher Education In A UK University: A
Case Study
Campbell Anna 1 , Reader Kate 2
1
2
Psychology, City University London
Education Support Team, City University London
With cuts in UK funding for Higher Education it is imperative that universities review and
reform their provision. Psychology students may need to study part time, or work more in
order to fund their studies and many universities will need to begin providing more flexible
approaches to learning. With this in mind, City University London has invested in a Strategic
Learning Environment, which embraces a number of technologies such as a VLE (moodle),
virtual classrooms, and tools for assessment, grading and feedback. This two year staged
implementation of the SLE has given us the opportunity to examine our online provision, and
integrate core study skills within our curriculum in a University that has predominantly
specialised in face to face teaching. This paper evaluates the benefits of adopting a blended
learning model within Psychology teaching, as well as exploring some of the problems
encountered.
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Supporting Participation and Metacognitive Skills Through Online Role Taking
Nadia Sansone 1 , Maria Beatrice Ligorio 1
1
Psychology, University of Bari
Country: Italy
This study refers to a blended university course on E-learning Psychology (Bari, IT ) where
21 students in turn perform many roles (e-tutor, summarizer, researcher, etc.). Role Taking
(RT), indeed, is considered as a mean to sustain a more effective participation, through the
assignment of specific functions and responsibilities to students. Covering a role sustains
students‘ appropriation of a different point of view, new interactive strategies and more meta
cognitive skills. Quantitative and qualitative analysis were conducted to observe how
students‘ participation was affected by RT. Results so far show that each role sustained a
specific participation style. For instance, students covering the E-tutor role became more
supportive, even when the role was dismissed. The full paper will describe the other roles‘
analysis and it will discuss how RT supports the general acquisition of more sophisticated
metacognitive skills, particularly useful for a Work and Organization Psychologist.
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Attitudes Of Old People Towards ICT In Rural Senior Centers.
Antonio González 1 , Paz Ramírez 2 , Vicente Viadel 3
1
Psychology, University of Castilla La Mancha
Social Services, Regional Administration
3
Social Services, Province Council of Cuenca
2
Country: Spain
The aim of this study is analyzing how a 50 hours computer training programme improves
seniors‘ attitudes towards computer technology, the experience of its use and the obtained
benefits. A group of 300 adults, aged 60 years or over and linked to Rural Senior Centers of
Cuenca (Spain), will receive a 17 weeks‘ introductory computer use course: the first two
weeks, they will attend a 2 hours‘ session a day, and the remaining 15 weeks, a 2 hours‘
session a week. The course will introduce them the basic skills of computer and internet use.
Observations during the learning process as well as a pre-test and a post-test survey will be
carried out. Quantitative analysis will be used to examine the survey data, to compare the one
obtained before and after the programme and to identify strategies to improve computer use
and maximize the connectivity of older people in their communities.
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The Constructive and Collaborative Participation (CCP): A Model For Learning
Processes In University Blended Contexts
Fedela Feldia Loperfido 1 , Stefania Cucchiara 2 , Nadia Sansone 1 , Maria Antonietta
Impedovo 3 , Maria Beatrice Ligorio 1
1
Psychology, University of Bari "Aldo Moro"
Educational Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata"
3
Educational Sciences, University of Macerata
2
Country: Italy
We describe the Constructive and Collaborative Participation (CCP) model, meant to support
university blended learning contexts in which online and offline activities are integrated, as
well as several psycho-pedagogical theories and teaching strategies. Three sections will be
developed: 1) Theories: a) Activity, b) Knowledge Building, c) Community of Practices and
of Learning, d) Distributed Cognition, e) Dialogical Self; 2) Activities students are required to
perform; 3) A few analysis on the data collected during some courses. The model has been
implemented in six university courses (University of Bari, IT; 125 students). Through qualiquantitative analysis (discourse, content, social network analysis) we investigated the
processes through which students‘ participate to the activities, to the construction of collective
and individual artifacts and to the community established during the course . Results proved
the CCP model effectively supports the development of : a) new learning strategies, b)
metacognitive skills, c) sense of belonging and responsibility.
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The Use Of ICT By Undergraduate Students and Its Relationship With Learning and
Studying Strategies.
Diana Fernández Zalazar 1 , Carlos Neri 1
1
Psychology, UBA
Country: Argentina
A research project was conducted at the University of Buenos Aires under the title ―The use
of ICT by undergraduate students and its relationship with learning and studying strategies‖.
Even though the use of ICT is widespread among students, the findings suggest the logic
behind such use could be defined as commercial-instrumental, as it decreases when formal
teaching and learning are involved. Although these spontaneous or informal skills could be
useful for educational purposes, they are hardly associated with knowledge, which is viewed
as unrelated to the expected use of consumer goods, thus preventing them from being
transferred to an alternative context. The resulting data about this psychosocial phenomenon
will be analyzed, as it provides evidence of a gap between the categories of time and space in
traditional education and the students‘ social representations concerning their new dominant
forms derived from the use of ICT.
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Networked Artifacts for Knowledge Building
Paola Spadaro 1 , Alessia Rodi 1
1
Country: Italy
Knowledge Building Community Theory suggests a definition of learning as progressively
built by students, teachers, and artifacts actively involved in the learning process. With a
focus on the role of artifacts, this paper aims to understand how knowledge flows in a
network of students‘ exchanges, among various artifacts. We analyzed a Blended Learning
University course organized in four units attended by 25 students who were required to
perform individual and group online activities finalized to produce specific artifacts: reviews,
asynchronous discussion notes, summaries, conceptual maps, papers. A total of 1018 artifacts
have been analyzed by Content and Network Analysis. Results show that students actually
build a network of reciprocally-related artifacts that move from a network centralized on
individual use of curricular materials (the most central on Unit1 with centrality of 0.31) to a
network where knowledge is progressively and collaboratively built upon older units (0.31 on
Unit4).
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Virtual Environments In The Teaching Of Historical Chronology
Nigel Foreman 1 , Liliya Korallo 1 , Stephen Boyd-Davis 2 , Magnus Moar 2 , Ceri Sims 1
1
2
Psychology, Middlesex University
Lansdown Centre, Middlesex University
Teaching chronological sequences of events has always posed difficulty. We review the
results of a number of studies using virtual environments (sequential spatial fly throughhs,
past event sequences displayed as successive screens) to attempt to enhance learning of such
sequences. Undergraduate students learned better from VEs than powerpoint or paper
displays. Primary school children learned less from passive fly-throughs but learned
successfully when chqallenged to remember each up-coming event and when given adequate
pretraining with the VE medium. This applied equally in the UK and Ukraine where children
had less computer experience. In all studies, conduicted in the UK and in the Ukraine, middle
school children (11-13 years) failed to benefit from using VEs, perhaps becausause temporospatial processing has only just been acquired. The use of multiple parallel time lines, w3ith
undergradtes, seems to hold promise for developing chronology within the "broad picture"
needed to fully understandand history.
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Inclusive Counseling For Children With Special Educational Needs: A Model For
Working Within The School Context
Elias Kourkoutas 1 , Viviana Langher 2 , Eva Fountoulaki 1
1
2
Primary Education, University of Crete
Psychology-Medicine, University of Rome-Sapienza
Country: Greece
The purpose of this study is to discuss and propose an inclusive counseling model that can be
implemented within school contexts targeting children and adolescents with various
difficulties or special educational needs. At theoretical level, the proposed model draws from
inclusive and effective school theories, as well as from the psychodynamic approach. At
practical level, the implementation of the inclusive counseling model is based upon data
collected from a qualitative study involving teachers and parents. Specifically, authors will
present findings from a series of interviews with 45 teachers working as special educators in
primary schools in Greece and Italy and 60 parents of children with serious adjustment
problems due to special educational needs or other disorders. Qualitative data collected from
this study support a multidimensional model of inclusive counseling that takes into account
various complex needs and difficulties experienced by teachers, parents, and students with
difficulties during the inclusive phase.
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COMPUTER- ASSISTED ATTENTION PROCESS TRAINING IN ADHD
Mostafa Nokani 1 , Siavash Talepasand 2 , Katauoon Khoshabi 1
1
2
Clinical Psychology, University Of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences
Educational Psychology, University Of Semnan
Country: Iran
Objective: The present study tested the efficacy of attention process training in children With
ADHD. Methods: Six children (aged 7 to 8) diagnosed with an attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) received computerized attention process training (APT) in 45 min sessions
twice a week over a 10–week period. All participants were assessed at before during and after
intervention using a battery that included Continuous Performance Test (CPT), Stroop Color
and Word Test, Backward Digit Span and Coding subtests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale
for Children. Conner\'s Parent/teacher Rating Scale completed by parents and teachers.
Results: All participants showed improvement in Continuous Performance, Stroop tests,
WISC-III backward digit span and coding subtests. Parents and teachers reported a reduction
in ADHD symptoms. Conclusion: The results indicate APT may be a valuable intervention
option for improving attention in children with ADHD.
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Inclusive Education: A Qualitative Leap? Not Without Fully Engaged Educators
Liberato Camilleri 1 , Daniele Zucca 2 , Elena Tanti Burlo' 3
1
Statistics, Univeristy of Malta
Philosophy, Universita' di Sassari
3
Psychology, University of Malta
2
Country: Malta
Inclusive education is effective when implemented by educators who are engaged with their
students (Vianello & Moalli,2001) ‗providing that ‗good enough‘ and facilitating environment
where all children can be nurtured to their full potential‘ (Tanti Burlo‘, 2010) and where
students with disability may obtain a ‗surplus‘ in their development (Vianello and Lanfranchi,
2009). Educators are the essential ingredient for inclusive education. Our quantitative research
conducted through questionnaires given to secondary school educators explores their views
on when educating becomes difficult, how effective and efficient they think they are
(Bandura,1997), their teaching strategies, their training, their vision vis a vis secondary
inclusive education. 150 questionnaires will be processed through SPSS. Initial results are
rather worrying and one needs to assess these results in order to understand how best to
engage our educators to include all students in their classrooms.
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The Role of Metacognitive Orientation of Classroom Environment in Academic SelfEfficacy
Reza Chalmeh 1 , Mahboobeh Fouladchang 1
1
Psychology Colleg, Shiraz University
Country: Iran
The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive role of classroom environment
perceptions in academic self-efficacy of high school students. For this purpose, a sample
consisted of 430 high school students (209 male, 221 female) with a mean ages of 16.88 years
old were selected by random cluster sampling from Shiraz city, Iran. They completed the
scales of Metacognitive Orientation of Classroom Learrning Environment (Thomas, 2003)
and Academic Self-efficacy (Morgan and Jinkz, 1999). Results showed there was a significant
positive relationship between the dimensions of Metacognitive Orientation of Classroom
Learrning Environment Scale and students\' academic self-efficacy. Multiple regression
analysis also indicated that the dimensions of \"within-class discourse\", \"emotional
support\", \"Student voice\", \"teacher encouragement and \"support\" can predict students\'
academic self-efficacy. In addition, independent t-test showed no significant difference
between females and males in research variables.
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Relationship of the Characteristics of Teachers' Personality and Academic Achievement
of Elementary Students
Gholam Hossein Javanmard 1 , Leila Leila Solbsayyadi 2
1
2
Psychology, payam Noor University Bonab
Educational Science, payam Noor University Bonab
Country: Iran
The present study carried out in order to determine the relationship of the characteristics of
teachers\' personality and academic achievement of elementary students. For this purpose, 100
teachers of elementary students were selected by simple sampling method. NEO-60
personality inventory was carried on samples. Also for measuring class academic
achievement, the average of class students\' mains was calculated. For analysis of obtained
data, correlation, t-testing for independent groups, and one-way ANOVA methods were used.
Results indicated that from between five scales of NEO, there were two traits, Neuroticism
and Agreeableness had significant relationship with academic achievement of students. Also
results indicated that female teachers obtained higher scores than of male teachers in
neuroticism and men obtained higher scores in Agreeableness and differences were
significant. Also neuroticism scales was significantly differed between single. In additionally,
there wasn\'t significantly difference between personality trait and levels of teachers\'
educations.
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Developing Adlerian-Based Parenting Program In Lithuania: Preliminary Results
Roy Kern 1 , Jolita Jonyniene 1
1
Theoretic Psychology Department, Vytautas Magnus University
Country: Lithuania
This research study sets out to explore the effect of an Adlerian-based parenting program for
Lithuanian parents which is related to personality factors, parenting styles and attitudes
towards children‗s behavior (ATCB). A quasi-experimental research design was chosen to
assess the impact of the intervention. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP;
authors – D.Dinkmeyer Sr., G. McKay, D.Dinkmeyer Jr.) program is being implemented in
the year 2010/ 2011. At least 60 parents of 6-12-year olds participating in six parenting
groups are scheduled at this research stage. To assess the impact of the program, pre-post
measures will be analyzed related to the interrelatedness of parents‘ personality, parenting
styles and ATCB. However, as the research is in process, changes in ATCB and its‘
correlations to specific factors of participation and sociodemographic information will be
presented mainly. Based upon these findings, conclusions will be discussed related to STEP
applicability with Lithuanian families.
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Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor Of Well-Being and Professional Performance
Astrid Schuetz 1 , Nizielski Sophia 1 , Hallum Suhair 1
1
Psychology, Chemnitz University
Country: Germany
Emotional Intelligence is considered an important factor in well-being and professional
success. We report data from several studies in which we relate self-report and performance
measures of emotional intelligence to relationship quality and job performance. The focus is
on a study with 300 teachers in Syria in which we study mediation processes in the
relationship between emotional abilities and desirable outcomes. Teachers completed selfreport measures of emotional skills and reported on well-being, cognitions and emotions at
the work-place. Furthermore, they evaluated their students‘ behaviour. Perceived emotional
abilities were negatively related to reported student misconduct and this relationship was
mediated by attention to students‘ needs. Furthermore, emotional abilities were negatively
related to indicators of burn-out. This relationship was mediated by proactive coping.
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Fragile Knowledge and Conflicting Evidence: How Museum Visitors Deal with
Cognitive Conflicts
Rahel Grueninger 1 , Inga Specht 2 , Doris Lewalter 2 , Wolfgang Schnotz 1
1
2
University Koblenz-Landau, General and Educational Psychology
TU Muenchen, TUM School of Education
Country: Germany
Knowledge changes quickly because of rapid development in research and technology .
Knowledge becomes therefore frequently insecure. Museums are cultural institutions which
inform people and extend knowledge; however, they reveal a rich body of contradictory
knowledge. We assume internal and external factors influence the conflicting information
processing. Internal factors are personal traits like interest, epistemological beliefs, tolerance
of ambiguity and self-efficacy. The external factors are conditions of presentation, namely
contiguity and conflict explication. We manipulated contiguity and conflict explication of
texts in exhibits with 300 visitors and investigated their influence on the visitor‘s perception
and on their reactions towards inconsistent findings. Furthermore, we examined how personal
traits moderate the relation between conditions of presentations and emotional, cognitive and
motivational outcomes. The results indicate substantial differences in the way visitors deal
with conflicting information which also depends on personality variables.
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Research Of Correlation Of The Students‟ Motivation In Academic Work and
Personality Characteristics, Contributing To Self-Organization
Svetlana Kostromina 1 , Tatiana Dvornikova 1
1
Psychology, Saint-Petersburg State University
Country: Russia
The object of the research was revealing interdependence between the motivation in
achievement of success/ avoidance of failure and the characteristics showing the students‘
ability of self-organization in their activity. The correlation of parameter «motivation of
success/fear of failure» (N= 162) with such self-organization parameters as: «programming»
(r=0,291; p≤0,015), «modelling» (r=0,405; p≤0,001), «flexibility» (r=0,397; p≤0,001),
«planning» (r=0,289; p≤0,016) «assessment of results» (r=0,291; p≤0,015) were investigated.
Valid differences for all listed parameters between the students orientated at avoidance of
failure and the students orientated at success were obtained. The students aimed at success
had these characteristics formed at a higher level. They are much more able to think out the
ways towards achievement of goal, to achieve it, to solve the set task efficiently.
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Inclusive Nursery: A Qualitative Study
H. Billur Çakırer 1 , Carme Angel 2 , Esther Flaquer 2 , Isabel Guibourg 1 , Blanca Moll 2 ,
Andrea Ortega 2 , Margarida Redó 2 , Susana Tovías 2 , Enric Vilaplana 2
1
2
Psicologia Basica, Evolutiva i de l'Educació, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Facultat Ciències de l‘ Educació, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Country: Spain
This study aims at answering the question ―How the human and material conditions favor
inclusive work in a multicultural nursery?‖. The data was collected in a public nursery located
in Sabadell, Catalonia, Spain during a one and a half year period . Data was collected through
teacher and parent questionnaires, which were adapted from the Index for Inclusion, anecdotal
notes taken by the teachers, observations realized in the classrooms and lastly, focus groups
with teachers and parents. Qualitative analysis focused on the physical aspects of the center,
materials offered inside, the teachers‘ professional practices and how well they worked, the
organization of the materials and activities. The results of the analyses include the strengths
and weakness of the nursery in the process of inclusion. Using these findings and results,
proposals would be made in order to improve inclusive practices in this multicultural nursery.
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Stress, Engagement and Academic Performance In University Students
Yolanda Lopez del Hoyo 1 , Santiago Boira Sarto 1 , Barbara Olivan Blazquez 2
1
2
Psychology and Sociology, Universidad de Zaragoza
Psychology, Universidad San Jorge.
Country: Spain
Introduction. New methodologies for teaching and evaluation in the university degrees
adapted to European Higher Education Area are associated with more satisfaction and
engagement with learning, although they could generate higher load and academic stress.
Objective: Evaluation of stress, engagement and academic performance depending on
adaptation of studies to EHEA in two university degrees. Method: Descriptive and transverse
study,326 students of Social Work and Physiotherapy degrees of Zaragoza University (Spain).
Next variables were analyzed: a) stress and anxiety (Inventory of Academic Stress, IEA;
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, STAI); b) satisfaction and engagement with learning and
methodology used (Study & Well-being Survey, UWES-S) and; c) academic performance.
Results and discussion: Doesn‘t exist significant differences in stress, anxiety and satisfaction
and engagement with degrees between studies adapted to EHEA or not; however significant
differences appear (p < 005) in physical reactions of Inventory of Academic Stress. Main
relationships between stress, anxiety and academic engagement are explained.
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How To Promote The Success In The First Year Of Higher Education? Teachers In
Direct Speech.
Carina Guimarães 1 , Pedro Rosário 2 , Ana Salgado 2
1
2
Phychology and Education, University of Minho
School of Psychology, University of Minho
Country: Portugal
With Bologna and the paradigm shift from a passive model of education based on knowledge
acquisition, for a model based on the development of core and specific competencies, there
are many challenges experienced by university teachers to develop appropriate methodologies
for its implementation. This is particularly relevant in the first year of higher education since
we know that the success is greatly influenced by the experiences of this year. Twenty
teachers of the first year from the degree in Computer Engineering from two higher education
institutions responded to a semi-structured interview in order to analyze and understand their
perspectives on the different academic experiences of students in connection with their
practices. Exploratory analysis of data obtained through content analysis highlights the
definition of criteria for continuous assessment and practical exercises in class, to cite some
examples, as practices that promote success. The implications for educational practice are also
discussed.
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The Role Of Cognitive Style and Personality Traits In Approaching Argument
Soheila Hashemi 1
1
Humanities and Social Sciences, University Of Mazandaran
Country: Iran
This study conducted with the goal of investigating the role of cognitive style(assimilatorexplorer)and extraversion,openness and agreeableness personality factors in approaching
argument. By using random stratified sampling 289 art,science and law undergraduate
students were selected.Data was collected through A-E inventory,NEO-FFI and
argumentativeness scale.Findings indicated there was no significant difference among
students in approaching argument.Regression analysis illustrated only extraversion and
openness predicted the approaching to argument.Neither of cognitive styles including
assimilator-explorer can predict approaching to argument.Based on these findings, although
personality traits as individual factors have contribution in students\' approach to arguments,
situational factors such as educational requirements might influence on argument tendency.
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Science Teaching and Argumentation: One-Sided V/S Dialectical Argumentation In
Chilean Middle School Science Lessons
Antonia Larrain 1 , Paulina Freire 1
1
Faculty of Psychology, Universidad Alberto Hurtado
Country: Chile
Since the late 1990s there has been consensus among science teaching researchers that
argumentation is a fundamental discursive type in the scientific sphere. However the majority
of the studies are small scale with a particular focus on students‘ argumentative quality
development and instructional design. On the other hand, although studies on classroom
discourse suggested that argumentation is scarce world wide, they do not reflect on how
argumentation does occur in classrooms when it does. In order to inform how argumentation
is used through a large-scale scope we conducted a study whose aim was to sketch a
panoramic view of the uses of argumentation in Chilean middle school science teaching. 153
videotaped science lessons were analyzed, involving both 10-11 and 12-13 years old students.
Results suggest that although dialectical argumentation is scarce, one-sided argumentation is
widely used, being even more so when students are older. Implications for pedagogical
practice are discussed.
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"I Worry About Him A Lot\" - Primary School Teachers As Gate-Keepers Within A
Separating School System
Lalitha Chamakalayil 1
1
Department of Educational Science, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg
Country: Germany
National and international comparative education research has repeatedly shown that pupils
with a migration background and pupils with lower socio-economic status are multiply
disadvantaged within the fragmented German education system, clearly visible for example in
the higher transfer rates to only minimally qualifying special education streams. Seven themecentered narrative interviews with teachers, recounting perceived biographies of twelve
primary school pupils, who pose a challenge and worry them, have been analysed to assess
their role as gate-keepers within a separating education system. Teachers overwhelmingly
chose to talk about white, middle class boys, similar to their own socioeconomic and ethnic
background. They exercised their gate-keeping function – but in these cases not to sort
students out, instead, considerable personal dedication went into avoiding a transfer to a
special education stream. This perpetuation of doing class, doing gender and doing ethnicity
processes contributes to the continuation of imbalances in the education system.
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Pupils With Special Educational Needs: Segregation, Marginal Status and Inclusion
Marian Dias 1
1
Ciencias Exatas e da Terra, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo
Country: Brazil
We investigated six schools in São Paulo during interviews, submission of students to social
psychology tests and observations in regular classes. The presence of a supporting teacher
dedicated exclusively to the student with special educational needs, the adapted tasks during
class does impact the classroom. The social psychology concepts of marginal status and
segregation consider that these practices may be contributing to his/her stigma as he/she lives
in a border condition where he/she is either forgotten by the class or perceived only as the
disabled one in a fragile position. A third condition was perceived: as the student‘s disability
is not clearly visible to others he/she suffers most aggressions and, therefore, he/she is
paradoxically the most included one in the group. In conclusion we pose some considerations
about the importance of the school board efforts towards an inclusive educational
environment, changing the focus from the student to the whole school.
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Good Vibrations – Effects Of Playing The Drums On Violence Prevention and Social
Integration Among Secondary School Students (Results Of The Second Projec
Drexler Arthur 1 , Woelfl Andreas 2 , Uffelmann Peter 3
1
University of Innsbruck, Psychosocial Intervention and Communications Research
Free Music Center Munich, Music Therapy Munich
3
ComPetto - Gesundheitscoaching und, Health Coaching
2
Country: Austria
The aim of this project is to investigate the effect short-term music-based interventions in
secondary schools aimed at violence prevention, social integration and fostering (creative)
conflict resolution strategies. The project examined classes in four schools in two steps. First
two modern secondary schools based in Southern Germany (Munich) participated in this
study. Two treatment groups took part in two week-long interventions focused on making
music using rhythmic instruments under the guidance of music-therapists. To analyze the
effects a multifaceted evaluation model was used. The results showed that some of the
outcomes were quite contrary to expectations. Now in the second step specific hypotheses
about the different outcomes were proved. The project is still work in progress but the results
will be ready for presentation at the conference. The study outcomes will inform the
development of effective and cost-effective social skills training for the use in schools.
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The Research Of A Guide In Developmental Age : Experiences Of Modeling In The
School Context .
Giuseppina Castriciano 1
1
Messina, Ass. Altrementi
Country: Italy
We report the results of experiments conducted with groups of children and adolescents
presenting relational and behavioral disorders: aggression, selective mutism and deviant
behavior. Children tend to imitate a reference model, therefore, having been assessed as
positive the progressive changes of students who attended a school project for 30 hours with a
psychologist. We used an integrated approach centered on building an empathic relationship
with an adult. There was a significant need for emotional security, consistency, a model of
restraint and reflection from which to learn values. The final evaluation shows an excess of
disorder even more complex and remains a significant need for children to have a positive
role model to imitate the adult. This puts into question the whole community of adults and,
given the positive effects, requires us all psychologists to intervene decisively on the context
in which it develops the existence of a child.
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Studying Intersubjectivity: A Cultural-historical Analysis of Teaching-Learning in a
Primary Classroom
Prabhat Rai 1 , Prachi Vashishtha 2
1
2
Department of Education, University of Oxford
Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityS
Classroom communication is one of the major challenges in a multicultural context like that
of India. Studying how intersubjective spaces for teaching-learning are created is a vital
question to structure pedagogy and curriculum. These shared spaces are the foundations of
common knowledge created during classroom interactions that facilitate the movement of the
children from their everyday understanding to scientific concepts. Majority of researches in
the area of intersubjectivity have failed to tap the metaperspectives of the participants and
their moment-to-moment attunement to each other‘s (teacher and child) changing states of
knowledge over the course of an educational activity. The present research takes an approach
informed by the cultural-historical activity theory and practice approach. The focus is to
generate rich data on children‘s social situation of development, which will help in outlining
the dynamic and reflexive nature of classroom teaching-learning process and understand the
linkages between intersubjectivity and pedagogy
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Intersubjectivity and Pedagogy: Exploring Creation Of Shared Spaces At A Digantar
School In Rajasthan, India
Prachi Vashishtha 1 , Prabhat Rai 2
1
Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Department of Education, University of Oxford
2
The present study has its foundation in the dismal state of classroom teaching-learning at
primary school level in India. Various researches have pointed that high drop-out rates and
poor quality of teaching-learning in Indian classroom are due to inability of the system to
relate children with the classroom processes. Taking a Vygotskian approach the bigger
challenge is to conceptualize how intersubjective spaces for teaching-and-learning might be
created in classroom contexts. The present study attempts to understand what are the
components of pedagogical practices that lead to the creation of intersubjective spaces during
classroom teaching-learning. The study was conducted in one of the Digantar‘s school in rural
area of Rajasthan, India. The data collection for two months involved use of multiple
techniques, which include interviews, stimulated recalls, and observation. The result shows
how Digantar has been successfully able to create various layers of negotiation between
community and school.
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Self-Construal‟s Role in Frame of Reference Effects on Devaluing Academic Domains
Kerstin Schütte 1
1
Educational Science, IPN - Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education
Country: Germany
Frame of reference effects on students‘ academic self-concepts have been demonstrated in
culturally diverse countries (e.g., Seaton, Marsh, & Craven, 2009). As a low domain-specific
self-concept is inconsistent with high value attached to the respective domain, unfavorable
comparisons with the reference group are proposed to induce devaluation of that domain (cf.
stereotype threat research; Steele, 1997). This effect is, however, only expected for students
with an independent self-construal (Markus & Kitayama, 1991). Multilevel regression models
for a Western and an East Asian subsample of the Programme for International Student
Assessment 2006 tested the differential predictions for the effect of the reference group‘s
mean scientific competence on the value students attached to science. As predicted, the
negative effect of the reference group‘s competence on value of science was observed for the
Western but not the East Asian sample; science self-concept mediated the effect. Implications
for educational practice are discussed.
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Student Feedback and Online Marking In An Undergraduate Psychology Program: A
Case Study
Kate Reader 1 , Campbell Anna 2
1
2
Education Support Team, City University London
The importance of the quality of feedback we give undergraduate students has grown with
widening participation and the added pressure of NSS scores. At City University London, we
have taken a feed forward approach to feedback in the undergraduate psychology program.
We worked with the PhD students who currently mark much of our undergraduate program to
produce a detailed guide for students. This guide is designed to help students understand what
they are expected to do with their feedback, and how they can apply it to their next
assignment. The process also engaged the markers to examine what type of feedback they
were giving students and to identify what their expectations were for students upon receiving
feedback. The project was evaluated via a series of focus groups with students and staff, as
well as a comparison of the statistical data around grades and the NSS Scores.
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Teaching and Learning In Multicultural Counselling: Multiple Goals and Multiple
Directions
Nancy Arthur 1
1
Ed Studies in Psychology, University of Calgary
Country: Canada
Multicultural competency is important; but specifically how and what should we teach
students and practitioners for competent multicultural practices? Although there are many
sources that emphasize the importance of counselor preparation for multicultural counseling,
there are relatively few directions about methods of instruction that support counselor
development and engage learners. To that end, this research study examined the literature on
multicultural counseling education during the past decade. Core themes of a content analysis
will be presented from the literature review, focused on program structure, curriculum
content, and pedagogy for enhancing multicultural counseling competence. The presentation
will provide a snapshot of the research, models, and practices that are utilized in multicultural
counseling education. Recommendations for future curriculum development will be
discussed.
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Personalised Compentece-Based English Grammar Learning and Testing
Mark Kremser 1 , Dietrich Albert 1
1
Psychology, University of Graz
Country: Austria
Psycho-pedagogical support for teaching/learning and modern computer technology allows
for Technology enhanced Learning/eLearning. Existing eLearning systems are not realising
two important requirements simultaneously, (a) systems adaptivity for personalising of
learning and testing, (b) including underlying skills and competences. The methodology for
realising these aims is exemplified by developing a prototype for English grammar in five
steps. (1) Theoretical basis is Competence-based Knowledge Space Theory (CbKST) used to
order 28 grammar skills and 26 tasks due to psycho-linguistic results. (2) Validating the
structure empirically (95 Ss). (3) Introducing adaptivity analysed by systematic computer
simulations. (4) Developing and (5) evaluating a prototype of the system (usability test
consisting of guided walk-through and questionnaire with 11 Ss). Results indicate that
although the user interface needs to be improved, participants highly appreciate the systems'
functionality regarding personalisation based on psychological grounds. The discussion is on
conclusions for developing adaptive competence-based systems in general.
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Category: Emotion and Motivation
Why Does Tai Chi Improves Well-Being? The Effects Of Perceived Task Difficulty On
Outcome As Mediated By Perceived Effort and Enjoyment
Carolina Gaitan-Sierra 1 , Michael Hyland 1
1
Health Psychology, University of Plymouth
Studies show that Tai-Chi improves well-being: less is known about what mediates this effect.
There are two possible psychological explanations. One is that people\'s expectations about
gains from Tai-Chi produce well-being. The second one is that motivation facilitates it. This
study compared the contribution of both variables on well-being. Ninety two participants (67
females) performed four Tai-Chi classes delivered through videos and were instructed that the
Tai-Chi exercises were either easy (N=46) or difficult (N=46) to perform. Variables assessed
during the study were: expectancy, intrinsic motivation, task difficulty, perceived effort,
perceived benefit and mood (PANAS scale, before and after). Compared with the \'easy\'
condition, \'difficult\' participants perceived the exercises as more effortful, reported more
benefit and increased their positive affect. Perceptions of effort and intrinsic motivation
predicted positive and negative affect respectively and independently of expectancy.
Motivation plays an important role when explaining the benefitial effects of Tai-Chi.
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Personality, Performance, and The Quality Of Life
Achim Preuss 1 , Katharina Lochner 1 , Maike Wehrmaker 1
1
cut-e group, cut-e Germany
Country: Germany
During the growth of the Positive Psychology movement, factors that contribute to subjective
well-being and happiness have been subject to extensive research. Such factors are positive
emotions (e.g., Fredrickson, 1998, 2001, 2009), meaning and accomplishments (e.g.,
Peterson, Park, & Seligman, 2005), as well as social relationships (Diener & Seligman, 2002).
In a study with N = 2,303 participants, we replicated these findings: The positive emotions
joy and balance, accomplishments, and social contacts contributed significantly to
participants‘ ratings of their own life satisfaction. Beyond that, we found that participants who
rated themselves high on the balance scale performed better on tests measuring visual
thinking and multi-tasking capability than participants who did not rate themselves high on
this scale. This finding contributes to Fredrickson‘s (1998, 2001) broaden-and-build theory of
positive emotions in that there is a connection between positive emotions and cognitive
processing.
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Low Emotional Intelligent As A Predictor Of Tendency To Addiction
Alireza Homayouni 1
1
Psychology, Bandargaz Branch
Country: Iran
Aim: The study is to clarify role of emotional intelligent in addicted and nonaddicted people.
Method: 80 addicted and 82 nonaddicted people were randomly selected and Schutte´s SelfReport Emotional Intelligence Test (SSREIT) administered on them. Data were analyzed with
independent T formula. Results: Results showed significant differences between components
of emotional intelligent especially in regulation, expression and assessment of emotions
between two groups. Discussion: Findings indicates that applying of plans in the field of
increasing emotional intelligent can help people with positive attitudes to addiction in order to
manage the bad problems and event and as a result reduce tendency to addiction.
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The Relationship Between Personality and Emotion Seeking, Of Juveniles\' Criminal
and Habitual Juveniles\' Girls In Tehran.
Somayeh Mohammadtabar Kasgari 1 , Morteza Taheri 2
1
2
Psychology, Allameh Tabatabaei University-Tehran
Management, Tehran University
Country: Iran
The purpose of the present study is comparison of the personality characteristics of the
Emotion seeking juveniles‘ criminal and habitual girls in Tehran city. In the research a sample
of 150 by random sampling method were selected from criminal juveniles' stationary girls in
province Tehran reformatore and high school in Tehran. The research method of this study is
ex-post-facto descriptive method. The results revealed that: the relationship between
personality characteristics and Emotion seeking, also Emotion seeking rate in criminal
juveniles is more than habitual girls and the difference is significant.
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The Relationship Between Quality Of Life and Negative Affects ( Stress, Anxiety,
Depression ) As Well As Intelligence In Senile Of Tehran
Ali Kasaiyan 1 , Milad Abedi Ghelich Gheshlaghi 1, Marziye Khalilzade Poshtgul 1 ,
Mohammad Ali Asgharimoghadam 1
1
Psychology, Shahed University
Country: Iran
the present study investigated the relationship between quality of life and negative affects and
intelligence in the sample of senile. In this research by mean of random sampling 45 senile
from different areas of Tehran completed Euro-qol .5D and DASS21 questioner and also
answered to Raven.CPM. The mean age of participants was 60 years ( SD= 6.35 ). Results
supported hypotheses so that there was signification negative correlation between quality of
life and stress, anxiety and depression but there was no correlation between quality of life and
intelligence. However, there were positive relationship between intelligence and health
feeling as well as well-being that the participations has determined in the 0-100 self rating
scale ( p= 0.05 ). In this study, clinical advantage of the findings would be discussed.
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Categorization Of Emotions, Self-Reported Affective Tone and Pet Ownership
Octavian Onici 1 , Dorin Nastas 1 , Mioara Cristea 2
1
Psychology and Sciences of Education, University Alexandru Ioan Cuza
European Ph.D. On S.R. & C. Research Centre and Multi-media Lab, University La
Sapienza
2
Country: Romania
Although there is a worldwide increasing interest in studying emotions and their impact on
everyday life, Romanian psychological literature lacks of consistent empirical studies in this
field. The main objective of this study regards lay-categorization of emotions and the
influence of pet ownership on people‘s criteria of classifying emotions and their self-reported
affective tone. The sample included 370 Romanians with ages ranging from 15 to 74 years.
Participants were presented with 40 cards naming different emotions and asked to find at least
two criteria of classifying the given emotions; to categorize each emotion in terms of
positive/negative, primary/secondary and, moral/non-moral; to choose 5 emotions that they
mostly experience in their everyday life and to rank them according to frequency. Results
showed interesting differences between lay and scientific categorization of emotions. There is,
also, a significant impact of pet ownership of people‘s ways of categorizing emotions and
their self-reported affective tone.
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Body Image and Life Satisfaction of Visually Impaired Turkish Women
Deniz Aydemir-Döke 1 , Elif Emir 2 , Gizem Sarıgül 3
1
Middle East Technical Universtiy, Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department,
Social Sciences
2
Hacettepe University, Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department, Social Sciences
3
Hacettepe University, Psychology Department, Social Sciences
Country: Turkey
Body image of women‘s has been studied extensively, in abroad and Turkey however, studies
regarding visually impaired women‘s perception of there body is lacking in literature. There
has been no study conducted with Turkish visually impaired women. In this sense, the first
aim of current study is learn about visually impaired women‘s body perception and its
relationship with life satisfaction, then to explore differences between sighted and visually
impaired women‘s relation of body image perception and life satisfaction. The sample of
current study is comprised of 152 women, 71 of whom have visual impairment, degree of
education, income, working state, level of visual impairment and onset of visual impairment
along with scores obtained from 2 scale (Life Satisfaction and The Body Cathexis Scale) is
been analyzed with multiple regression analyses. Results will be discussed wit in the frame of
relevant literature.
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On Depression, Anxiety and Mood Regulation
Magdalena Nowicka 1
1
Department of Psychology of Individual Differences, Institute of Psychology, Warsaw
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Country: Poland
Mood repair and mood regulation are important processes that are poorly understood
especially in psychopathology. In two studies (study 1-N=240; study 2-N=218) the author
examined the ability of depressed or anxious individuals to regulate their mood in automatic
versus controlled way. Those processes were analyzed by manipulating both mood states and
the level of cognitive loading. The emotional lexical decision task and the Uwist Mood
Adjective Check List questionnaire were used to measure mood change during different
conditions. As was expected, depressed and anxious individuals were generally more likely
than normal participants to use automatic downward mood regulation. Moreover analyses
showed different patterns of automatic downward mood regulation for depression and
anxiety. While depressed participants increased negative mood, anxious individuals decreased
positive mood. Although depressed/anxious individuals can probably use controlled strategies
leading to mood improvement, their negative mood is maintained as a consequence of
automatic downward mood
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Mood Regulation From Individual Differences Perspective
Magdalena Marszal-Wisniewska 1
1
Warsaw School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Polish Academy of Sciences, Intitute of
Psychology
Country: Poland
Ways of modifying or maintaining different mood states cover a wide range of strategies.
Individuals differ from each other in their abilities for engaging in mood regulation strategies.
The aim of the presented study was to analyze the influence of individual tendencies toward
mood improvement/deterioration on mood changes and to investigate psychological status
(automatic versus controlled) of mood regulation. In presented study (N=218) subjects were
assigned to one of four regulative types (increasing, decreasing, hot, cool). Two independent
measures of mood changes (direct – Mood Adjective Check List, indirect – emotional lexical
decision task) were used to analyze how those types regulate positive and negative moods in
different loading conditions. As results showed decreasing type lowered positive mood during
both high and low cognitive loading conditions (automatic mood deterioration). Increasing
type increased positive mood only in low cognitive loading condition (controlled mood
improvement).
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Emotion Expression and Display. A Mixed Method Study.
Anca Alba 1
1
Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick
This paper reports on a mixed method study exploring the relationship between perceptions of
subjective experiences (EE) and self-displays of affect (SD) (self-consistency) and and selfdisplays and other-displays of affect (OD) (social congruence). A total of 408 members of
school staff from 18 schools completed a 5-point Likert scaled, self-reported questionnaire
containing 20 labels of positive and negative emotions. Results suggest that participants tend
to experience less positive affect than they display and more negative affect than they display.
Also, according to respondents‘ perceptions, others‘ displays of negative affectivity are
significantly more frequent than personal displays of negative affect. This, however, although
typical responses, are not applicable to all emotions assessed.
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In The Mood For Risk? An Experiment On Moods and Risk Preferences
Theresa Michl 1 , Koellinger Philipp 2 , Arnold Picot 1
1
2
Munich School of Management, Institute for Information, Organisation, and Management
Department of Applied Economics, Erasmus School of Economics
Country: Germany
The purpose of this investigation is to find out under which emotional circumstances
individuals are likely to deviate from rational decision-making under risk. We conducted an
economic experiment (N = 322) on risk preferences that manipulates subjects‘ moods,
inducing either fear, joy or sadness. Our experiment uses an incentive-compatible measure of
risk preferences that we apply separately to the win and to the loss domains. We differentiate
between no, low and very high financial stakes. Our results suggest that the magnitude of the
financial stakes influences if and how moods impact risk preferences. We find no consistent
evidence that moods influence risk preferences when subjects‘ choices do not have financial
consequences. With low financial stakes, we find that joy leads to risk-seeking whereas fear
and sadness lead to risk-aversion. With very high financial stakes, subjects are generally more
risk averse and all three moods seem to lead to more risk-taking.
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Hope Of Success Or Fear Of Failure: Investigating Relations Between Self-Leadership
and The Achievement Motive
Marco Furtner 1 , Pierre Sachse 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Innsbruck
Country: Austria
Self-leadership, the self-influencing control and regulation of thought and behavior processes,
should facilitate performance (e.g., Neck & Manz, 1992; Godwin, Neck, & Houghton, 1999),
but has thus far not been related to the achievement motive. Hope of success and fear of
failure are central aspects of the achievement motive (Atkinson, 1957; Heckhausen, 1991). A
positive relationship between self-leadership, hope of success, and the achievement motive
was assumed. Self-leadership and fear of failure should correlate negatively. To test the
hypotheses, two studies were conducted. In the first study (N = 228), students in an
experimental setting were examined. In the second study (N = 374), people with work and
leadership experience were analyzed. The results of both studies were able to confirm the
assumptions. Future lines of research are outlined based on study‘s findings.
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Low Self Awareness İs Associated To Reduced Ability To Take Other‟s Perspective In
Individuals With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Umberto Bivona 1 , Angela Riccio 2 , Elisa Pizzonia 1 , Valentina Delle Donne 1 , Giovanni
Augusto Carlesimo 3 , Carlo Caltagirone 3 , Rita Formisano 4 , Alberto Costa 3
1
Post-Coma Unit, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
Laboratory of Neuroelectrical Imaging and Brain Computer Interface, Santa Lucia
Foundation, Rome, Italy
3
Clinical and Behavioural Neurology, Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
4
2
Country: Italy
Objective: To examine the relationship between self-awareness (SA) and the ability to take
other‘s perspective in TBI individuals (empathy). Method: The Interpersonal Reactivity Index
(IRI), first-order False Belief (FB) and Faux Pas (FP) written stories were administered to 28
severe TBI patients and 28 healthy controls. The Awareness Questionnaire (AQ) was also
administered to severe TBI patients and their caregivers. Patients were split into two groups
(low vs. high SA), on the basis of the discrepancy AQ score (patients vs. caregiver). Results:
Patients with low SA scored better than high SA individuals on the Empathy Concern IRI
subscale (p<0.05), likely because of the awareness deficit rather than an actual better
empathy. Conclusions: The main result of the study is that in persons with severe TBI, low
SA is associated with relevant difficulties in taking others‘ perspective, thus the use of selfreport questionnaires to assess empathy should be avoided.
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Relationship Between Sexual Function and Marital Adjustment In Married Women and
Their Husbands
Mahnaz Aliakbari Dehkordi 1
1
Psychology, Payame Noor University
Country: Iran
The aim of present research is to identify the relationship between sexual function with
marital adjustment in married women . In this research, 60 couples that were resident in
Tarbiat Modarres University`s married dormitory were selected by random sampling. The
necessary information were collected by questionnaire of (Rozen, 2000) (FSFI) women sexual -function and (Spainer, 1976) marital- adjustment- questionnaire. The results showed,
there is a significant positive correlation between women sexual function and it`s components
with women and their husbands marital adjustment. Also, women`s sexual function
components explain 25% of their marital adjustment variance and 34% of their husbands
marital adjustment variance.
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Are Personality Traits Of High Abilities Students Different From Their Non High
Abilities Partners?
Carmen Ferrandiz 1 , Gloria Soto 2 , Leandro Almeida 3 , Marta Sainz 1
1
Research and Diagnostic Methods in Education, University of Murcia
3
Educational Psychology and Special Education, University of Minho
2
Country: Spain
The aim of this work is to study the personality traits of a sample of high-ability students
versus average-ability students. The sample consisted of 1232 students (49.9% boys, 50.1%
girls) aged between 11 and 17 years old (M = 14.31, SD = 1.16) belonging to 54 schools of
secondary education in the Region of Murcia (Spain). Of these, 829 participants are averageability students and 403 were identified as high ability students (gifted and talented) following
the protocol of identification proposed by Castelló & Batlle (1998). The BFQ-NA
questionnaire (Big Five Personality Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents, Barbaranelli,
Caprara, & Rabasco, 1998; Spanish adaptation Del Barrio, Carrasco & Loose, 2006) was used
to assess personality. The questionnaire assesses conscientiousness, openness, kindness,
extraversion and emotional instability traits. The results showed statistically significant
differences in awareness, openness and agreeableness favouring the high-ability group and in
emotional instability favouring the average-ability group.
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Stability and Change Of The 2 × 2 Achievement Goal Adoption In A Panel Sample
Yu-Tzu Chiang 1 , Sunny S. J. Lin 1
1
Instion of Education, National Chiao Tung University
Country: Taiwan
Whether 2 × 2 achievement goal (Elliot & McGregor, 2001) adoption remains stable over
time is clearly important to understand achievement goal regulation. A panel study was
collected in secondary classrooms with 784 students recruited to assess their achievement
goal adoption at two time points (year 2007-2008) with three indexes: structural stability,
differential continuity and mean-level change. Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted
to compare fit indexes for a series of four nested models with increasing constraints:
configural-invariance, weak-measurement-invariance, strong-MI, and strict-MI. Strong-MI
was confirmed through model comparisons and that was sufficient for the further comparison
of stability. 4 achievement goals at Time-1 were significantly positive related to their
respective goals at Time-2 (differential continuity). By contrast, with regard to interindividual
differences across time two approach-goal-adoptions were found to be more stable. Paired-t
tests were performed to test mean-level change for each achievement goal. Only performanceapproach-goals increased significantly across one year.
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Social Factors Affecting Emotional Display Rules: A Study of Turkish University
Students
Diane Sunar 1 , Bilge Ataca 2 , Hale Bolak Boratav 1
1
2
Psychology, Bogazici University
Country: Turkey
Aim: To investigate factors (public/private setting, closeness, status, gender of the person and
target) affecting rules governing display of 7 basic emotions. Method: As part of a multination study, 235 Turkish university students (151 female) completed the Display Rules
Assessment Inventory. Participants rated what a person should do when feeling each of 7
basic universal emotions (anger, contempt, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise)
toward each of 20 target persons in either a public or private setting. Results: Display rules
differed widely by emotion. Expression of all 7 emotions was more approved in public
settings and close relationships, and varied with relative status and gender of the target.
Discussion: The most basic finding was that emotional expression was affected by both the
nature of the emotion and the social situation.
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Category: Environmental Psychology
Psychological Aspects of Student Dormitories from Environmental Psychology
Perspectives
Arezoo Behzadbehbahani 1 , Siamak Samani 2 , Mohammad Aliabadi 3
1
Architecture, Azad University of Khorasgan
Psychology, Azad University of Marvdasht
3
Architecture, Shiraz University
2
Country: Iran
This study inspected several environmental psychology features among dormitory students
and their relationships with sexuality, academic levels and types of dormitories. The study
used data collected from students living in eight different fraternities and sororities of Shiraz
University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. A total of 201 students attending different
majors and academic levels were involved in the study. They filled out a questioner which
consisted of questions about their satisfaction of their present dormitories. Results indicated
that sexuality, academic levels and types of dormitories are the three main elements that
should be considered in designing dormitories. These elements would be effective on a
number of students‘ psychological characteristics such as crowding, personal space control
and territorial behavior. The study also recommends ideas for further improvement of
designing dormitories.
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Survey The Relationship Between Attachment Style and General Self Efficacy With
Homesickness Among Iranian Students
Reza Soltani Shal 1 , Hamidreza Aghamohammadiam Sharbaf 1 , Ali Kimiaee 1
1
Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ferdowsi University Of Mashhad
Country: Iran
Goal: study of effective factors on the Homesickness of college students is the one of
important discussion in psychology. The goal of this research was to investigate the relation
between Attachment Style and General Self Efficacy with Homesickness. Method: to this end,
a clustered multistage random sampling of 125 students was selected and implemented the
Homesickness questionnaire, Attachment style questionnaire and General Self Efficacy
questionnaire. The gathered data were analyzed through stepwise regression and Pearson
correlation by Spss software. Finding: the results indicated that significant correlation
observed between General Self Efficacy and Homesickness, between Secure Attachment
Style and Homesickness and between Anxious Attachment Style and Homesickness. Stepwise
regression analyzed indicated that Secure and Anxious Attachment Style and Genera self
efficacy could predicate Homesickness Result: finding of present study suggest that self
efficacy training for new arrived college students could prevent of homesickness and other
symptoms of depressive or mood disorder.
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Students' Spatial Uses In Urban Space : The University Paris 3- Censier (France) Case
Rioux Liliane 1 , Pignault Anne 1 , Pierrette Marjorie 1
1
Psychology, université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense
Country: France
The present research was financed by the Town of Paris, as part of the research program
―Paris 2030‖. It aims at determining the relations between the students attending the
university and their city regarding especially the type of formation they are involved in
(traditional or continuing). 126 students in a university in Paris answered a 45 items
questionnaire working out students' evaluations, representations and use of space in the town
of Paris. Results pointed that traditional students appropriate the urban places in Paris and
particularly those near their university, more than students in continuous formation. Activities
are different according the universitary level: the youngest students prefer friendly encounters
while those in Master prefer cultural activities, or walking in the city. These results suggest
some lines of thought to facilitate the sociospatial insertion of students following a continuing
formation.
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Acceptability of Nuclear Facilities: Factors that Counts
Nadja Zeleznik 1 , Marko Polic 2
1
2
Sector for planning and development, ARAO
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts
Country: Slovenia
Several studies have shown that knowledge is only one of the factors that affect the attitude
towards nuclear facilities. In this paper findings about the influence of different factors like
mental models, risk perception, trust, perceived fairness, community values and sociodemographic factors and their importance in the acceptability of radioactive waste repository
are reported. The hypothesis that low specific knowledge is related to the low acceptability of
specific risks was tested, checking at the same time assumptions about some other factors,
like perceived risk, trust, influencing acceptability of nuclear facilities. Representative
samples of general public in Slovenia (N=1000) and two local communities (N = 200)
neighbouring nuclear power plant participated in the study. Participants‘ answers revealed
that though important, knowledge could explain only about 10 % of the variability in
acceptability, while other factors like perceived risk and trust are more important.
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Which Room Would You Like To Visit For Counselling? The Interior Design Evaluated
By Counselees
Mari Ito-Alpturer 1 , Filiz Coskun 1 , Gamze Yilmaz 1
1
Psychology, Yeditepe University
Country: Turkey
Users‘ needs should be considered in designing the physical environment of counselling. The
study thus explores counselees‘ evaluation of counselling rooms using a directed sorting
procedure. 41 university students who have counselling experiences (counselees) were asked
to classify 40 photographs of counselling rooms into five groups ranging from the most
disliked to the most liked. They were also asked to explain why they liked/disliked the rooms
in each group. The qualitative data were analysed by content analysis while the quantitative
data were analysed using Smallest Space Analysis (SSA) in order to reveal the underlying
structure of counselees‘ evaluative judgement. The results suggested that the most dominant
construct used for evaluation was seating arrangements, although other constructs such as
room type and colour also influence the overall evaluation. The most preferred counselling
rooms contained a twin set of chairs closely placed to each other without a table or desk
between them.
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Willingness To Use, and Attitudes Toward, Recycled Water: Their Structure and
Relationships
Jennifer Boldero 1 , Richard Bell 1 , Geoffry Binder 2
1
2
Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne
Global Studies, Social Science & Planning, RMIT University
Country: Australia
There are two major assumptions in the water literature. First, it is assumed that willingness to
use recycled water is a function of the extent to which water comes into contact with the
human body and, second, that this depends on the extent to which individuals believe that
recycled water is ―yucky‖. These assumptions, based on the proposition that individuals‘
attitudes determine behavior, are investigated in the present study using exploratory factor
and regression analyses. Student participants‘ willingness to use recycled water for reuse
options formed two factors, specifically, those involving reuses that have contact with the
human body and those that do not. Noncontact use willingness was greater than contact use
willingness. Attitudes reflected the environmental benefits of using recycled water and the
possible impurities it contains and these attitudes predicted the willingness to use recycled
water for both recycled water use type
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Be sustainable through negotiating identities and exchanging externalities
Paola Spadaro 1 , Gianvito D'Aprile 1 , Beatrice Ligorio 1 , Marta Traetta 1
1
Country: Italy
This contribution describes a project named DI.CO.TE., aiming to foster sustainable
behaviors within enterprises through the use of technology. The goal of this paper is to
understand how sustainability is affected by entrepreneurs‘ attitudes of being open to
negotiate private and professional identity, and being available to exchange externalities,
which are products and services not part of the core business. Technology is conceived as a
mean to support externalities exchange and identity negotiation. Two focus group discussions
involving 14 entrepreneurs and 106 questionnaires administrated to employees were analyzed
through discourse analysis and quantitative frequencies analysis. Results show that: a)
entrepreneurs display their identity when defining the concept of externality; b) simple
technologies, as e-mails, are preferred in order to build collaborative exchange and build
negotiate identity. Relevant recommendations are gathered from this study in order to design
a platform, which meant to promote sustainable exchanges between people and enterprises.
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Explaining Individual Transport Behaviour In Different Shopping Situations
Sebastian Seebauer 1 , Angelika Kufleitner 1
1
Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change, University of Graz
Country: Austria
Passenger transportation for shopping has severe impacts on the environment. Policy
therefore calls for a better understanding of the factors causing this traffic. Various
psychological action models explain individual mobility behaviour by determinants like
attitudes, social norms, knowledge, habit, and others. They neglect however the preceding
decision process for undertaking an activity that predetermines the actual travel mode choice.
To close this gap, we develop a model of individual shopping mobility including the choice of
product and shopping situation. We surveyed n=700 persons living in urban, suburban and
rural regions of Austria. Three product groups (food, clothing, and entertainment electronics)
and six shopping situations (e.g., local stores, shopping malls) are compared. As additional
determinants of mobility behaviour activity participation of household members and trip
chaining are included. Preliminary results from structural equation models identify individual
decision patterns. Courses of political action for promoting sustainable shopping mobility are
depicted.
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Category: Ethics Track
Undergraduate Psychology Student Satisfaction with Ethics Course: Pilot study using
Problem Solving Approach
Evaldas Kazlauskas1, Birute Pociute1
1
Psychology Vilnius University
Country: Lithuania
BACKGROUND: Group of University undergraduate psychology program students was
offered the regular psychology ethics course, while the other participated in course using
problem solving appoach. Main goal was to assess student satisfaction with the Ethics course
utilizing problem solving approach in teaching ethics for psychologists. METHODS: 29
students were assigned to a regular training group (RTG), 22 to problem solving group (PSG).
Age was 22.07 year on average. A complex real-life situations were presented for a PSG
students in a smaller groups of 5-6 students during one semester course. Lithuanian version
(Silinskas & Zukauskiene, 2004) Minesota Job Satisfaction (MJS) scale (Furham, 1997) was
used for assessment of student job satisfaction, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. RESULTS
AND CONCLUSIONS: No significant group differences in overall student performance and
job satisfaction was found. PSG students were more satisfied with organizational aspects of
teaching.
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A Critical Analysis of the College of Romanian Psychologists' Deontology Code with
respect to distressed or impaired psychologists.
Juan Angel Martinez1
1
Country: Romania
A Critical Analysis of selected sections the College of Romanian Psychologists' Deontology
Code (translated into English) will be conducted using Welt QDA Software. The
interrelationships among Ethics, professionalism, personalism, and competence are examined
with respect to distressed-impaired psychologists in particular. The artificial contradistinction
of professionalism and personalism concomitantly creates many philosophical and practical
incongruities such as synthetic Consequentialism; these contravening propositions are found
in Deontology Codes universally. Implicit in the artificial contradistinction is a form of
"Practiced Dissociative Identity Disorder." Additional antinomies, polemics, and an example
case study are presented. Pertinent sections of the American Psychological Association's
(APA) and European Association for Psychotherapy's (EAP) Ethics Code addressing
distressed-impaired psychologists will be compared to illustrate the amphigean nature of how,
questionably and problematically, Deontology [Ethics] Codes address this crucial issue. A
Competency Model will also be constructed using the current language of Romanian
Psychologists' Deontology Code. Recommendations will be given.
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Developing and implementing a continuing competence program for professional
psychologists: A Canadian perspective
Paul Jerry1
1
Graduate Psychology Athabasca University
Country: Canada
Discusses the development of a continuing competence program for professional
psychologists. Many North American jurisdictions have mandatory continuing education that
involves collecting continuing education hours in a determined period of time . The College
of Alberta Psychologists chose to develop and implement a continuing competence program
that operates independent of credit hours. Psychologists engage in a self-determined and selfdirected learning plan. The philosophical and theoretical assumptions behind such a program
are presented, in contrast to other models of continuing education. Issues of professionalism
and competence and the effect this program‘s philosophy have had on the profession are
discussed. Member feedback and participation data is presented as well as a discussion of the
internal politics and external pressures the emerged during this development process.
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Limitations of Empirical Field Studies
Arnold Groh 1
1
Structural Analysis of Cultural Systems Technical University of Berlin
Country: Germany
In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly has adopted the Declaration on the Rights of
Indigenous Peoples. This yielded a new international law situation with implications for the
ethical standards of the scientific community.
As psychological research strives for understanding human behaviour, it is often necessary to
carry out cross-cultural studies, in order to filter out culturally specific behaviour from
anthropological constants. It makes sense to include indigenous communities into this
research, since they are culturally most distant to industrialised societies, and because
otherwise, the comparative validity of the data would be debilitated: The more the cultures
included are interlinked, the less the term ―cross-cultural‖ could be applied.
But such research needs to be methodologically well-designed, as it would not make sense to
influence what is to be measured. The state-of-the-art UN norms suggest minimally invasive
approaches, which perfectly serve the methodological purposes.
Psychology ethics are often biased by the cultural standards of the researcher. In crosscultural research, these standards can collide with the standards of another culture, especially
when the other culture is very different from the researcher‘s culture. Ethical considerations
enable the researcher to consider the intercultural research constellation from a meta level.
This will help to avoid research situations dominated by the researcher‘s attitudes, and rather
bring about situations characterised by dignity and mutual respect.
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Category: Europlat
Improving Teaching Quality: How Teaching Quality can Benefit from Instructors‟ SelfEvaluations
Sebastian Stehle 1, Birgit Spinath1
1
Psychology Heidelberg University
Country: Germany
Studies investigating whether students‘ evaluations of teaching (SETs) lead to an
improvement of teaching quality show that the effects evaluation feedback alone are relatively
small (Marsh, 2007). It is argued that the effect of SETs on teaching quality can be enhanced
by introducing additional instructor self-evaluations (ISEs): Asking instructors to selfevaluate their own teaching should lead to a more realistic view on their own teaching. This
should make it easier for instructors to accept the feedback provided by students and thus
increase the probability that instructors will modify their teaching based on the student
feedback. Based on this presumption, we expect an improvement of teaching quality
(indicated by better SETs) in subsequent terms for instructors who self-evaluated their own
teaching. Preliminary data analysis for a cohort of 32 instructors who were evaluated at least
twice over five terms (110 courses, an average of 3.44 courses per instructor) support our
hypothesis.
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Category: Europlat
Psychology Students‟ evaluation of a research community in the UK
Patricia Roberts 1,Candan Ertubey 1,McMurray Isabella 1 , Robertson Ian 1
1
Psychology University of Bedfordshire
The objectives of the study were to engage final year undergraduate Psychology students in
research through the development of a learning community and to discuss students‘
evaluation of their experiences. Using an ethnographic methodology, nine student researchers
were involved in a staff-led neuropsychological project. The students worked in an acquired
head injury unit and a primary school to assess two different neuropsychological assessment
techniques. Training was given on computerised and paper and pen tests. The students
collected data, analysed data, and contributed to the write-up. Students completed an open
ended evaluation questionnaire of their experiences of being involved in the research. Using
thematic analysis three themes were identified: Students reported gaining excellent experience
from working as part of a research community, their critical thinking skills were enhanced
and taking part had brought theory alive. These themes are addressed together with ideas for
the development of learning communities.
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Category: Europlat
Are Baccalaureate Graduates Ready for the Workplace (A U.S. Perspective)
Paul Hettich 1
1
Psychology DePaul University
About 90,000 students graduate annuallly with a baccalaureate degree in psychology in the
U.S. but most have limited knowledge of workplace issues and limited work experience.
Many employers are dissatisfied with the ability levels of university graduates (AACU, 2008)
and empirical evidence for the "meritocracy hypothesis" (if higher skills, then a better job) has
weak support (Rajecki & Borden, 2010). What are key workplace issues students should
understand before they graduate? 1) The organizational cultures of the university and
workplace are vastly different (Holton, 1998). 2) Students are expected to enter the labor
force possessing the skills employers seek (NACE, 2010) and ability to apply them. 3)
Students should know which specific behaviors lead to discipline, termination, and promotion
(Gardner, 2007). Several recommendations and resources that promote workplace readiness
are directed to teachers, students, and counselors (Hettich,2010) and distributed.
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Category: Europlat
Ructivist Practices in Teaching nnd Learning in Psychology
Wally Karnilowicz 1
1
School of Social Sciences and Psychology Victoria University
Country: Australia
Teaching in psychology generally relies on 'educating' through a lecturer focused transmission
of knowledge. This technique relies on textbooks and associated lectures to convey
knowledge to a passive and assumed homogenous student audience. This 'traditional'
technique is used despite research in educational psychology advocating alternative methods
embedded within broader theory favouring other forms of teaching. The focus in this
presentation is on one of the alternative methods. This alternative makes use of the more
pragmatic social constructivist teaching method which centres on knowledge creation within a
culture of collaborative inquiry. It requires a partnership between learners as co-inquirers and
the cognitive capacity and intention to engage in the process. The approach is more
significant and valuable when involved with the widely diverse and rich cultural landscape of
many of our universities in Australia. The discussion in this instance is framed within the
diverse cultural community, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Category: Europlat
The toll of transition for the work and organizational psychology university education in
Serbia
Ivana Petrovic 1, Marija Bogicevic 1, Maja Curic 1
1
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philosophy
Country: Serbia
The aim of the paper was to discuss challenges of work and organizational psychology
(WOP) education in Serbia where WOP as a previously well-established profession has been
hampered by the transition from socialist, state planned to market economy. Method: in-class
discussions, discussions with practicing psychologists, analyses of trends in WOP in Serbia.
Transition (low business activity, privatization, downsizing, closing of companies, high
unemployment, development of small and medium sized enterprises) brings specific set of
challenges both for WOP teachers and students: (1) very limited scope of problems in some
work settings and highly diversified problems in other work settings; (2) highly varying
demands and expectations from practicing psychologists (including pressures to develop
‗fashionable‘ interventions), and (3) other unregulated/less regulated professions entering the
field and taking over some areas of WOP.
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Category: Europlat
Employability of European psychology graduates in post Bologna education
Aleš Neusar 1 , Stanislav Ježek1 , Jan Mareš2
1
2
Department of Psychology Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University
Jan Mareš PhD Department of Psychology Masaryk University
Employability of psychology graduates (bachelors and masters) is becoming a priority of
many psychology departments as well as for national economies across Europe, because of
the need of highly skilled and employable people. Our study explores qualitatively how
employability is construed by various departments across Europe and quantitatively surveys
the attitudes and issues in this area and their national context. The study was conducted under
the auspices of EUROPLAT (European Psychology Learning and Teaching). The paper deals
only with those psychology departments that teach future psychologists in health psychology,
clinical psychology, work, organizational & personnel psychology, psychology of work and
health, educational psychology and child psychology. Results show the wide range of views
stemming form the different contexts in different countries across Europe.
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Category: Gerontology
When Older Adults Age Successfully? Perceptions of Older Adults Regarding Life
Satisfaction
Sofia von Humboldt 1 , Isabel Leal 1
1
Research Unit of Psychology and Health, Instituto Superior Psicologia Aplicada
Country: Portugal
Aims: This research aims at analysing the main contributors that older adults recognized as
being a determinant of their life satisfaction. Methods: Information was gathered by a
research tool composed of two parts: (a) a demographic questionnaire and (b) a qualitative
semi-structured interview in which subjects replied to open-ended questions about their life
satisfaction in one specific period in their lives: today. Interview transcripts were subjected to
content analysis. The research sample comprised of thirty-three elderly people between the
ages of 74–100, from eight different nationalities and distinct cultural backgrounds. Results:
Results yielded a set of seven descriptive categories that captured the distinct ways older
adults acknowledged life satisfaction and that reflected the individual\'s attitudes towards
successful aging. Conclusions: Life satisfaction was associated with an increased likelihood
of reporting specific themes in its definition. Recommendations for future research on older
adults‘ life satisfaction and clinical practice are also presented.
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Compensation Factors Of Cognitive and Brain Ageing: The Effects Of Social
Networking and Cognitive Engagement In Healthy Ageing
Soledad Ballesteros 1 , Julia Mayas 1 , Manuel Sebastián 1 , Jose M. Reales 2 , Pilar Toril 2 ,
Laura Ponce 3
1
Basic Psychology II, UNED
Metodology, UNED
3
Social Work, UNED
2
Country: Spain
Ageing is a complex phenomenon that affects the mind and brain of all individuals. In this
study, we used new cutting-edge information computing technology to test the idea that an
active lifestyle rich in social interactions and active cognitive engagement may mitigate agerelated declines. The web-based social network platform, enhanced with devices to detect
users´ states and collect activity data is the core of the AGNES (an EC-AAL Joint Program
and MICINN Project) modular system that is being tested in Spain, Sweden and Greece. Its
effectiveness to maintain cognitive processes that decline in the old age (speed of processing,
executive control and memory), brain function and wellbeing is assessed throughout the
project. User interviews, extensive cognitive testing and brain imaging experiments are
conducted with experimental and control groups to clarify whether a cognitive active and
socially engaged life maintain those cognitive and brain functions that deteriorate most with
age.
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The Association Between Burnout and Abuse By Family Caregivers Of Older Chinese
With Dementia: Results Of A 6-Month Longitudinal Study.
Elsie Yan 1
1
Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong
Country: China
A consecutive sample of 108 family caregivers of dementia patients provided information on
their demographic characteristics, patient problem behavior (Cohen-Mansfield Agitation
Inventory), and burnout symptoms (Maslach Burnout Inventory). At 6-month following the
initial contact, 99 caregivers were successfully contacted and indicated whether they directed
any abusive behavior at the care recipients (the psychological aggression and physical assault
subscales of the Conflict Tactics Scale). Abuse is common - 35.2% and 15.6% of the
caregivers reported having verbally or physically abused the patient in the surveyed month.
Correlation results suggested that caregivers co-residing with the patient for more days,
observed more patient behavioral problems, who reported a higher level of emotional
exhaustion, and depersonalization at baseline recounted more verbal and physical abuse at 6month follow-up. Regression analyses showed that co-residence and patient behavioral
problems are salient predictors for elder abuse in this sample.
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Evaluation Of Relationship Between Depression and Victimization Of Sexual Violence
In Iranian Elderly Women
Amir Samavati Pirouz 1 , Marzieh Zakerfard 2
1
2
Law, Shahid Beheshti University
Law, Payame Noor Tehran University
Country: Iran
Purpose: we evaluated the effects of victimization of sexual violence on the prevalence of
depression in Iranian elderly women, and the relationship between the severity of depression
and victimization of sexual violence. Method: In this cross-sectional study, Geriatric
Depression Scale was used. The random sample (N=120) includes elderly women all aged
over 60. A questionnaire based on demographic characters of the victims was used. Results:
There was a significant relation (P < 0.05) between depression and victimization. Victims
who were cared for in the rest house were infected with major depression 6.67%, moderate
depression 62.13%, mild depression 23.33%; victims who were settled in their own dwelling
houses were infected with major depression 3.33%, moderate depression 18.33%, and mild
depression 45%. Discussion: Dependency to carers, vulnerability, and fear of re-victimization
due to the adjacency to the offenders were causes of more rates of major depression.
*Corresponding author's E-mail: [email protected]
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Category: Health Psychology
The Development Of Self-Regulation Skills To Nurses In The Clinical Setting and Its
Relation To Patients' Satisfaction
Theano Kalavana 1 , Constantinos Christodoulou 2
1
2
Psychology, University of Cyprus
Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology
Country: Cyprus
These are the results of a longitudinal study aimed to examine nurses‘ self-regulation skills
and their relation to patients‘ satisfaction (funded by the CRPF, Republic of Cyprus &
European Regional Development). 338 nurses (mean age 38.8, SD = 8.8) from Public
Hospitals participated. 89 from them participated in a 6-month intervention program aim to
develop self-regulation skills. Stepwise Regression and EQS were used. The Stepwise
Regression Analyses showed that there is significant relation between nurses‘ emotional
control, self-monitoring, coping with problems and patients satisfaction. Furthermore,
Structural Equation Analyses showed no significant relation between nurses‘ self-regulation
and patients‘ satisfaction in TIME I, whereas in Time II (after the 6-month interventionExperimental Group) nurses‘ self- regulation has significant positive relation with patients‘
satisfaction and negative significant relation with patients‘ dissatisfaction. The present results
underline the important contribution of nurse‘s self-regulation to the quality of care offered to
patients and therefore patient‘s satisfaction.
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Positive Psychological Consequences Of The Life Threat Experience
Anna Kuznetsova 1
1
Psychological Support Department, Northern State Medical University
Country: Russia
Background Many psychological researches are devoted to the life threat experience. Most of
them study the negative consequences. However, there are also many facts of the positive
personal changes. Aim of the study was to research the positive consequences of the life
threat experience. Methods The randomly selected persons (n=90), who were in the Southern
Osetia during the war, became the subjects of our cross-sectional study. We used semistructured interview and questionnaire designed to measure personal changes after the
confrontation with death (by I. Yalom). Results The 50% of the women and 20% of the men
showed changes that can be interpret as \"personal growth\". In addition, we discovered the
relations between personal changes and several factors (such as the personal damage level, the
time of being in the threatening situation, etc). Conclusion The significant part of the studied
individuals showed personal growth, which was the consequence of their life threat
experience.
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Binge Drinking and the Effectiveness of Anti Binge Drinking Advertisements
Sonja Jankovic 1 , Paul Delfabbro 1 , Vikki Knott 2
1
2
School of Psychology, Univeristy of Adelaide
Senior Project Officer, Cancer Council of Souh Australia
Country: Australia
The purpose of this study was to identify person, social group, and environmental factors
associated with uptake of binge drinking among a sample of 136 university students (aged 1825 years) and to gauge the perceived effectiveness of various real-life anti-drinking
advertisements. Participants completed the AUDIT, a measure of self-efficacy, their state of
change, and outcome expectations. Participants were randomly allocated to stimulus
conditions differentiated by the advertisement content, e.g., whether it emphasized social or
health impacts or a combination of both. Drinking attitudes were assessed before and after
exposure using a pre-post test design. None of the well-produced and well-known
advertisements generated any attitudinal change. As found previously, students who reported
that their peers and family drank heavily were more likely to engage in binge drinking
behaviour. The majority of participants had positive rather than negative attitudes towards
levels of alcohol consumption and were considered ‗hazardous‘ drinkers by the AUDIT.
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Control Or Involvement? Authoritative Parenting Style and Adolescent Smoking and
Drinking
Bettina Piko 1 , Máté Ádám Balázs 1
1
Department of Behavioral Sciences, University of Szeged
Country: Hungary
There is constant evidence that the authoritative parenting style (involvement, moderate
control) is associated with the best outcomes in behavioral adjustment. The main goal of the
present study was to analyze relationships between adolescent smoking and drinking and
authoritative parenting style, positive identification with parents and negative family
interactions. The study was performed in Mako, Hungary and the surrounding region using a
representative sample of students from grades 7-12 (N = 2072). Logistic regression analyses
suggest that negative family interactions may act as a risk factor whereas authoritative
parenting style and positive identification with parents may serve as a protection, that is, these
were associated with the lack of substance use. Multivariate analyses revealed that parents‘
responsiveness seemed to provide a more important protection for youth as compared to
control. It appears that parental control is not effective in itself, only as a part of the
authoritative parenting style.
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Victimization and Risky Health Behaviors Of Young Adults In St-Petersburg, Russia.
Olga Bogolyubova 1 , Lyubov Smykalo 1 , Roman Skochilov 1 , Galina Hrabrova 1
1
Psychology, St-Petersburg State University
Country: Russia
Research links childhood victimization to mental health and adjustment difficulties, including
risk behaviors related to health. The goal of this study was to describe victimization
experiences and risky health behaviors in a sample of young adults. Sample: 743 students
from 15 universities (63% female; mean age = 20.47). Child maltreatment was reported by
51.62%; some type of sexual victimization – by 20.89%. Of the total number of study
participants 31% reported current smoking; 34% indicated drinking alcohol at least once a
week; having ever used drugs was reported by 30%; 65.4% reported no condom use during
last intercourse. Correlations were found between various forms of victimization; sexual
victimization and frequency of alcohol intake and drug use. Logistic regression models
demonstrated that male survivors of sexual victimization are more likely to use drugs and that
both male and female survivors of sexual victimization are more likely not to use condoms.
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The Curriculum "Psychology Of Health" As A Means Of Formation Health Attitude.
Olga Vasilyeva 1
1
Health Psychology, Southern Federal University
Country: Russia
Strategic purpose of the course \"Psychology of health\" is increasing of the culture of health.
We consider that culture of health characterized by responsible, creative attitude towards the
health, and by comprehension of indissoluble interrelation of its physical, psychological,
social and spiritual components. For achievement of this purpose, we promote developing
following skills for students: 1. Individual knowledge of physical and mental features,
resources and potentials. 2. Understanding and acceptance strong and weak personal
characteristics (physical, psychological, social and spiritual). 3. Development ability for
personal transformation. It is carried out testing of social attitudes towards health in the
beginning and at the end of the program. We are measure criteria for assessment personal
health, level of the personal responsibility for health, willingness for healthy behaviour, etc. It
is find out, that on the termination phase of studying the course ―Psychology of health‖ there
are significant changes of the researched parameters.
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Compensatory Health Beliefs In Dieting Women Within The UK and Switzerland
Daphne Kaklamanou 1 , Theda Radtke 2 , Urte Scholz 2 , Chris Armitage 1 , Rainer Hornung 1
1
2
Psychology, University of Sheffield
Psychology, University of Zurich
Purpose: Compensatory Health Beliefs (CHBs) are beliefs that are used to resolve the conflict
between desires (e.g., eat chocolate) and long-term goals (e.g., lose weight). The aim was to
investigate whether CHBs predicted dieting intention over and above Health Action Process
Approach (HAPA) variables. Methods: 80 British and Swiss dieting women completed
measures of CHBs and HAPA variables. Results: There were significant differences in the
diet-specific CHB scores between the Swiss and British participants (t=4.13, df=81, p<.001).
The Swiss participants had higher scores than the UK participants. Overall, the diet-specific
CHBs were marginally significantly positively related to the intention to diet over and above
HAPA-specific variables (p=.09), explaining 16% of the variance. When analyzing CHBs
country-specific, only in British participants higher diet-specific CHB scores were related to
the diet intention (p=.07). Discussion: CHBs differ between cultures, especially in regards to
the prediction of the dieting intention within the HAPA.
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Investigating The Interplay Between Culture and Individual With Regard To
Adolescent Sexual Health
Anke Franz 1 , Marcia Worrell 2 , Claus Vögele 3
1
Applied Social Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University
Psychology, Roehampton University
3
Unité de recherche INSIDE, Université du Luxembourg
2
PURPOSE Adolescent sex can have a range of pleasurable and negative outcome, which
often seem to be mediated by culture. Based on an amended version of the PrototypeWillingness model (Gibbons & Gerrard, 1995), the current study conducted a cross-national
investigation in Germany and England into the interplay between cultural and individual
influences with regard to adolescent sexual behaviour. METHOD 136 English and 160
German adolescents participated. The study employed questionnaires to examine several
individual variables including sexual knowledge, assertiveness and self-efficacy, while Q
methodology to investigate available discourses. RESULTS Links between the Q
methodology accounts and the questionnaire data were explored. The integration of findings
across methodology suggested relationships between discourses and individual factors in
explaining adolescent sexual behaviour. CONCLUSION The study demonstrated the
importance of integrating variables at different levels, i.e. culture and individual, in
understanding teenage sex. The findings have implications for health psychology and policy.
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Investigating The Changes In The Attributions Toward Epilepsy By The Passage Of
Time
Nuran Aydemir 1 , Çiğdem Özkara 2 , Ann Jacoby 3
1
Psychology, Izmir University of Economics
Neurology, Istanbul university
3
Public Health, The University of Liverpool
2
Country: Turkey
The present study aimed to evaluate the adjustment process of persons with epilepsy (PWE)
by investigating participants‘ own initial feelings toward their diagnosis and their feelings
toward it currently. It was also aimed to investigate whether PWE experience any differencein
their feelings toward epilepsy by the passage of time. Seventy participants with epilepsy for at
least for four years with a diagnosis were included. Regarding change about the feelings
toward epilepsy, only one fourth of the PWE maintain their initial feelings without any
change. When a change has happened, the direction of the change was observed mostly from
negative to positive. Keeping the initial feelings toward epilepsy without any change was best
explained by seizure frequency and then by depression, duration of epilepsy and year of
education. However, the predictors of changing the initial feelings toward epilepsy, according
to their predictability values were self-esteem, epilepsy knowledge and gender respectively.
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Emotional Avoidance and its Relation to Reasons for Smoking in Adolescents
Maria Karekla 1 , Margarita Kapsou 1 , Vasilia Aphrodite Ioannou 1 , Andria Christodoulou 1 ,
Irene Gregoriou 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus
Country: Cyprus
This study examines the relationship between emotional avoidance (EA) and smoking
parameters such as nicotine dependence, self-efficacy for not smoking, and reasons for
smoking. Participants are 213 high school students (Mage = 15.81, SD = .97) divided based
on their EA (assessed by the AAQ) into a high (1 SD below the mean of the sample AAQ)
and a low group (1 SD above the mean). The two groups significantly differed in reasons for
smoking, with those high in EA more likely to endorse ―smoking when feeling sad‖(F1,7 =
7.77, p < .05), ―smoking when feeling upset‖ (F1,7 = 6.22, p < .05), and ―smoking when
feeling embarrassed‖(F1,7 = 10.37, p < .05) compared to their low avoidance counterparts.
The two groups did not however differ on nicotine dependence or self-efficacy for not
smoking. Results suggest the importance of teaching adolescents more adaptive emotion
regulation methods to prevent smoking.
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Structure Of Organ Donation Attitudes In Turkey: The Implications Of A Data-Mining
Approach To Reasoned Action For The Design Of Persuasive Communications
Başar Demir 1 , Tarcan Kumkale 1
1
Country: Turkey
Despite increased awareness in recent years, there is still considerable shortage of organs in
Europe. In a series of studies, we tried to identify the structure of organ donation attitudes in
Turkey. Today, we will first report the results of a Eurobarometer study conducted in 25
countries. Then, we will provide a narrative review of all the social scientific (non-surgical)
studies originating from Turkey. Finally, we will report the results of two surveys designed to
capture individual differences associated with beliefs, attitudes, norms, intentions, and
behaviors regarding organ donation. The results of these studies showed that most people are
passive positives; holding very favorable attitudes without holding a card. All of the reasoned
action variables had skewed distributions and were involved in complex interactions never
identified before. Therefore, we used nonparametric data-mining algorithms to identify
groups of people who are most and the least likely to be donors.
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“Will I Use A Condom?” - Facing Theory Of Planned Behavior and Social Cognitive
Theory In Safe Sexual Conduct Among Italian College Students
Roberta Fida 1 , Carlo Tramontano 2 , Marinella Paciello 3 , Claudio Barbaranelli 4
1
Psychology, Sapienza University Of Rome
Invalsi, Invalsi
3
Psychology, Uninettuno University
4
Psychology, University Of Rome
2
Country: Italy
Accordingly to World Health Organization data, AIDS is still one of the most relevant causes
of death worldwide (WHO, 2010). In 2008, there were 33.4 million people living with HIV, 2
million AIDS deaths and 7400 new HIV infections daily (UNAIDS & WHO, 2009).
Currently antiretroviral therapies guarantee a reduced mortality and a greater survival rate.
This implies an increasing number of people living with HIV/AIDS and, in turn, claims for a
renewed effort in promoting sex-safe behaviors among people. The present study compare
two of the most relevant theoretical framework for intervention programs, namely the Social
Cognitive Theory (Bandura, 1986, 2001) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen e
Fishbein, 1980; Fishbein e Ajzen, 1975), in analyzing the intention of using condom in a
sample of 255 Italian college students. Our results attest the pivotal role of self-efficacy
believes over and beyond the contributions of all the dimension included.
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Efficacy Of AIDS Prevention Programs In Secondary Schools. Sexism‟s Influence
Ubillos Silvia 1
1
Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad de Burgos
Country: Spain
Two studies will be presented. The first will examine the influence of sexism levels in the
results of AIDS sexual prevention programmes. The second will analyze the programme‘s
efficacy when sexism levels are reduced. The sample consisted in 517 Spanish secondary
students in the first study and 530 in the second. Instruments: Double Standard Scale,
Ambivalent Sexism Inventory, Distorted Thoughts on Women and Violence Inventory. Also
included were different scales on knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards AIDS sexual
prevention. Method: A pre-experimental design without control group Results: The first study
shows that a high sexism level has a negative influence in the programme‘s efficacy. The
second study shows that when the level of sexism is reduced there are no differences in the
program‘s efficacy between high and low sexism level respondents. Discussion: The inclusion
of sexism prevention dynamics in AIDS sexual prevention programmes will improve the
efficacy of these programmes.
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Study The Effects Of Cognitive Intervention In Reducing Pain Intensity and Changes In
Heart Rate and Blood Oxygen Saturation Level Of Children With Cancer Under
Maryam Farrokhnia 1 , Jalil Fathabadi 1 , Shahriar Shahidi 1
1
Psychology & Educational Science, Shahid Beheshti University
Country: Iran
This research was conducted to study the effectiveness of cognitive intervention, include
preparing child and parent and distracting the child, on reported- pain intensity and changes in
heart rate and blood oxygen saturation level of children with cancer under the LP/IT. This
research was a pretest-posttest experimental design with control group. 41 child– parent pairs
were selected . Data were collected by demographic questionnaire, Oucher Scale and pulse
oximeter device. Results showed that group effect is significant and intervention had been
effective in reducing reported-pain intensity, decreasing heart rate and increasing blood
oxygen saturation level during LP/IT. There is a significant positive correlation between
reported-pain intensity and changes in heart rate and a significant negative correlation
between reported-pain intensity and changes in blood oxygen saturation level. Cognitive
interventions are effective in reducing reported-pain intensity, decreasing heart rate and
increasing blood oxygen saturation level during LP/IT
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Perceived Autonomy Support and Chronic Pain
Ahmet Uysal 1
1
Department of Psychology, Middle East Technical University
Country: Turkey
Self-determination theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 1985, 2000) posits that autonomy is essential
for optimal psychological well-being. Research also suggests that an autonomy supportive
environment in health care is associated with improved health behaviors and better physical
health in diabetes patients. The current research examined the role of perceived autonomy
support from important others in coping with chronic pain. Participants (N = 152) with a
diagnosed chronic pain condition completed an online survey that included measures of
autonomy support and pain intensity. After 3 months, 55% of the participants (N = 84)
completed the same survey again. Longitudinal regression analyses suggested that perceived
autonomy support from important others at Time 1 predicted lower pain intensity at Time 2 (β
= -.15, p=.02), independent of pain intensity at Time 1 (β = .79, p < .001).
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Psychological Assessment and Psychological Robustness: An Exploration Of How Police
Officers Cope With Psychological Outcomes Of Traumatic Experiences
Sajida Naz 1
1
School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield
There are certain issues in police work which have received some research scrutiny and
discussion. These include: stress, personality issues, dynamics of family/work relations, and,
most importantly, mental health issues in police work. The current research seeks to examine
and contribute to knowledge about psychological issues related to police work. What follows
is an attempt to look at critical incident stress, its variance in terms of exhibition of emotional
reaction and coping approaches. This study will be of high relevance to the police service in
terms of understanding reactions to critical incidents and supporting recruitment and periodic
assessment of police personnel.
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Efficacy of Anger Management Training Based on Cognitive Behavioral Approach on
Happiness of Adolescence
Sepideh Barghandan 1
1
psychology, Tonekabon Azad University
Country: Iran
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of anger management training based
on cognitive behavioral Approach on happiness of Adolescence. The design of this study is
experimental with pretest-posttest control group. Statistical populations are all of the high
school Iranian‘s female students in Rasht. Sampling (n=30) was done randomly and divided
in control (n=15) and experimental (n=15) groups. The later group attended at anger
management training program in 8 sessions, 90 minutes each .But control group didn‘t any
training. Data collection tool was Oxford happiness questioner at pre and post intervention
and analyzed by MANCOVA method‘s at SPSS-16 software. The finding indicated that
observed F proportion was statistically significant (p< 0.01). Thus training program was
effective in increasing of happiness score. So considering this program for students in school
or university could lead to improve the psychological health.
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The Impact Of Breast Cancer On The Couple and Family Relationships Of Young
Women
Roslyn Corney 1
1
Psychology & Counselling, University of Greenwich
The main focus of this qualitative study was to investigate the impact of breast cancer on the
family relationships of young women who have a partner and children still living at home.
Thirteen women and 10 partners were interviewed separately. Interviews were transcribed and
a thematic analysis undertaken. Most participants considered that the crisis of breast cancer,
although difficult, had strengthened family relationships. However, two couples had been
affected adversely and had come close to separation. A third woman had felt emotionally
unsupported by her partner. The long treatment process left many younger partners feeling
exhausted, unsupported, frustrated and resentful. Certain characteristics of couples may make
them more at risk of a deteriorating couple relationship. These could include younger age and
less years of partnership, very young children, lack of practical and emotional support from
others, work and financial stress, depression and anxiety in either partner.
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Body Image, Self-esteem, and Depression in Overweight People
Leila Azizi 1 , Fatemeh Forozesh Yekta 2 , Mina Maghboli 3
1
Psychology, University Of Allameh
Psychology, University Of Tarbiyat Modares
3
Psychology, University Of Azad
2
Country: Iran
This study examines the relation between body image, self-esteem and depression in
overweight people. The participants were 116 overweight people who referred to specialized
nutrition clinics and filled out questionnaires of Fischer‘s body image test, Beck‘s depression
test, and Eysenck self-esteem test. The findings indicate a significant negative relation
between body image and depression, and that body image can predict depression. Also, there
is a negative significant relation between body image and self-esteem, that is, self-esteem
variations can be significantly described in terms of body image. Investigating the differences
among people with various degrees of overweight, classified based on BMI index, did not
show any significant difference between the average of image score and those of self-esteem
in different groups. However, there is a significant difference between various groups in terms
of depression
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Psychosocial Needs and Quality Of Life Of Healthy Siblings Of Pediatric Oncology
Patients - A Critical Research Review
ŠÁrka Kárová 1 , Kristína Tóthová 2 , Silvie Loubalová 2 , Tomáš Kepák 2 , Marek Blatný 3 ,
Marcela Bendová 1 , Jaroslav Štěrba 2
1
Medical Psychology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University Brno
Clinic of Pediatric Oncology, University Hospital Brno
3
Institut of Psychology, Czech Academy of Science
2
The effect of a malignant disease in pediatric patients on their siblings represents an
underestimated phenomenon and care for siblings is at least in some aspects discriminated in
the current ―comprehensive‖ strategy of cancer treatment. Our presentation describes the
project ―Psychosocial needs and quality of life of healthy siblings of pediatric cancer patients‖
(GAČR, 406/09/1255) that aims to describe quality of life of healthy siblings of pediatric
oncology patients in Czech Republic and develop a suited psycho-educational intervention
program for early psychological help (giving proper information, development of
communication in the family, coping skills etc.). The parent and child form of the CBCL,
Youth self – report (YSR), MMQL and QoL questionnaire was used to assess QoL and
emotional behavioral functioning in 30 siblings before and after the intervention. Group and
individual interventions were performed. We will present a comparison in subjective quality
of life evaluated both by children and parents.
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Fibromyalgia: Antecedent Traumatic Life Events, Causal Attribution and Disability
Barbara Gonzalez 1 , Telmo Baptista 2 , Jaime Branco 3 , Ana Sousa Ferreira2
1
Psychology, University Lusophone of Humanities and Tecnologies
Psychology, University of Lisbon
3
Medical Sciences, University New of Lisbon
2
Country: Portugal
This study aimed do evaluate the relation of disability and physical and mental health status
with the experience of potentially traumatic life events (PTLE) before the onset of the
syndrome in women diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The impact of fibromyalgia, physical and
mental health status, pain, PTLE and causal attribution of the syndrome onset to a triggering
event were assessed in a sample of 50 women with fibromyalgia, age 25-70 (M=46,96;
SD=10.96). There were no statistically significant relations between the physical measures
and the PTLE. The group that identified a triggering psychological event reported
significantly more PTLE in childhood and total of PTLE than the group that identified no
event, which raises the question of whether these patients really experienced more PTLE,
especially in childhood, leading to a greater attention to life events as triggers of the
syndrome, or this higher score results from a pattern of increased subjective perception.
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İs It Possible Treating Autism In Adulthood? We Think It İs. An Italian Proposal For It.
Antonio Narzisi 1
1
Division of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, University of Pisa - Stella Maris Scientific
Institute
Country: Italy
The aim of the project is to experiment a clinical-organizational model for the treatment in
autism according to Farm-Community Model.The project had been planned for a total of 20
individuals. The whole activity is managed from staff with agricultural expertise (so called
Agronomist Masters) and supervised by clinical equipe through monthly meetings. The
primary outcome study (after 12 months from the start of the activities) had been conducted
through the use of Vineland to evaluate the adaptive behavior. Data show a better outcome for
what concern ‗Adaptive Level‘ as revealed by Vineland raw score with a substantial
difference between T0 (baseline) and T1 (after 12 months) in all 20 patients. This preliminary
finding is particularly striking as previous studies generally found that adaptive behavior
usually remains inflexible throughout the lifespan in individuals with ASD .
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Self-Esteem, Resilience and other Psychological Characteristics of Mat Rempit (Dare
Devil- Bikers in Malaysia
Rozmi Ismail 1 , Wan Sharazad Wan Sulaiman 1 , Samsudin A. Rahim 1
1
Centre for Youth Empowerment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Country: Malaysia
In Malaysia The term ‗Mat Rempit‘ refers to groups of individual (at least two persons) who
participates in illegal street racing using underbone motocycles (Kapcai) and usually
performed stunt actions. This study examine the relationship between self-esteem, leadership
and resilience among illegal motorbike racers and its comparison with normal adolescents.
The study administered three standardized psychological tests namely the Rosenberg SelfEsteem Scale (RSE), the adapted Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) and the
Resilience Questionnaire (RQ). A total of 140 respondents participated in this study. Results
showed that there were significant correlations between self-esteem, leadership and resilience
dimensions among normal adolescents, but no significant correlations between self-esteem,
leadership and resilience dimensions among illegal motorbike racers. In addition, there were
significant differences of self-esteem, leadership and resilience between normal adolescents
and illegal motorbike racers. This implied the need for continuous intervention programs in
order to empower at risk Youth.
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The Interaction of Manifest Anxiety and Gender on Children\'s Somatic Complaints
Across School Levels
Laaya Bashash 1
1
Education of Exceptional Children, Shiraz University
Country: Iran
Background: The recent literature suggests that the prevalence of somatic complaints in
children is very high and is related to the children\'s emotional and psychological functions.
The main purpose of the present study was to investigate the interaction of manifest anxiety
and gender on children\'s somatic complaints across school levels. Method: Participants of the
study were 1272 students (634 girls and 638 boys). These students were randomly selected by
cluster sampling method from primary and guidance schools from Shiraz city, IRAN. The
Revised Children\'s Manifest Anxiety Scale (Reynolds and Richmond, 1978) was used for
evaluating students\' manifest anxiety and somatic complaints were assessed by the Somatic
Complaints List (Rieffe, et al., 2006). Results: Gender and manifest anxiety were determined
for the dependent variable (somatic complaints) using analysis of variance. Somatic
complaints and manifest anxiety were significantly higher in the girls than boys. By
increasing school level, manifest anxiety was also increased.
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Coping Strategies , Metacognition Beliefes and Mental Health Among students
Masoud Gholamali Lavasani 1 , Ghamar Zarrinkolah 1
1
Psychology & Education, University Of Tehran
Country: Iran
The present study has been performed to investigate the relationship between style coping and
meta cognition with mental health. The plan of this research is correlational design. The
sample consists of a total number of 369 subjects (211 females and 158 males) bachelor
degree in University of Tehran , assigned by random sampling . The scales used in the current
study were general health (goldberg & hiller , 1979), style coping questionnaire ( folkman &
lazarus , 1988 ) , metacognition beliefs scale (wells & carterite - hatton , 2004) . The data was
analysed by the method of correlation cofficients and multiple regression analysis.The results
indicate a significnt relationship between mental health with style of coping and meta
cognition .The results of step by step method regression analysis showed that all predictive
variables can be appointed a 36 percent of fluctuation in mental health.
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Investigation The Role Of Personality Factors That Cause To Stress In University
Students
Alireza Homayouni 1
1
Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Bandargaz Branch
Country: Iran
Aim: This study investigated relationship among personality dimensions based on Jungian
personality types and stress in university students. Method: 200 students were randomly
selected and Coudron´s Stress Inventory (CSI) and Hogan-Champagne´s Personal Style
Inventory (PSI) were administered on them. PSI assesses eight personality dimensions based
on Jungian personality types (introversion-extroversion E/I, intuition-sensing N/S, thinkingfeeling T/F, perceiving-judging P/J). The data were analyzed with Pearson correlation
coefficient and independent T test. Results: Findings showed negative correlation between
extroversion and stress and positive correlation between introversion and stress. Analysis of
personality dimensions showed male are more intuition than female and female are more
sensing than male. Discussion: Based on findings,considering that introverted are
quiet,diligent at working alone,and socially reserved,they make decisions somewhat
independently and prodding from situations,cultures, people, or things around them, so facing
to stress factors interrupt their own world and reduce their function, cause to variability in
situation and stress emerge.
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Stress Management Of Multiethnic Women In Rural Areas: The Effectiveness Of The
Stress Training Modules
Rosnah Ismail 1 , Ferlis Bahari 2 , Naimah Yusof 3 , Chua Bee Seok 2 , Lailawati Madlan 2 ,
Assis Kamu 4
1
School Of Psychology & Social Work, Nil
Nil, Psychology & Social Health Research Unit
3
School Of Education & Social Development, Nil
4
School Of Sustainable Agriculture, Nil
2
Country: Malaysia
The objective of the study is to test the effectiveness of Stress Management Training Module
that has been developed based on ethnic groups and location in Malaysia. The study also to
differentiate a stress level between control and experiment group of women in rural areas. The
subject comprised of 137 rural women in Malaysia. One-way ANOVA, t-test and content
validity were used to test the modules and the stress level. Results revealed no significant
duifference in stress (pre and post test) based on ethnic and overall sample. There is
significant difference in stress experienced by women in rural areas before and after treatment
using stress management training module. No significant difference in stress for experiment
and control group of women in rural areas. In conclusion, this study has given information on
current psychological health status of women in rural areas, of different ethnic, culture and
location in Malaysia.
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Combined Influences Of Cumulated Stress and Coping Strategies Upon Depression
Valeri Stoyanov 1
1
Psychology, Varna Free University
Country: Bulgaria
Abstract: A hypothesis about the interaction between cumulated stress and stress coping
strategies concerning their influence on depression was investigated by a study with a sample
of 255 employees from five professional groups – teachers, employees of a front office, state
officials, operators of technical systems, and managers. It was found that strategies like
‗Acceptance‘ and ‗Focusing on and venting of emotions‘ interact with cumulated stress and
increase depression when stress is high. Conversely, the strategy ‗Turning to religion‘ has a
buffer effect and mitigates the influence of high levels of stress upon depression. Further, a
direct influence of passive stress coping strategies upon depression was revealed. No
significant effects of active strategies upon depression were found.
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Short-Term Balneotherapy İs Associated With Changes In Salivary Cortisol Levels
Franziska Matzer 1 , Babak Bahadori 2 , Christian Fazekas 1
1
2
Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical University Graz, Austria
Department of Internal Medicine 2, State Clinic St Poelten, Austria
Country: Austria
The possible stress-relieving effect of balneotherapy has not yet been scientifically
established. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the stress-relieving effects of
short-term balneotherapy in a controlled trial by measuring salivary cortisol as a sensitive
stress marker. Forty-nine healthy probands were randomised into three groups. Group one
performed bathing in a thermal spring, group two relaxed in deckchairs, and group three
performed progressive muscle relaxation. Immediately before and after intervention saliva
samples were taken and participants rated their subjective relaxation level on a quantitative
scale. In all three groups, saliva cortisol decreased (F=23.532, p<0.001) and subjective
relaxation ratings increased (F=132.178, p<0.001) after intervention. Groups did not
significantly differ concerning the reduction of salivary cortisol. Interestingly, the increase of
participants‘ subjective level of relaxation was significantly higher in the balneotherapy group
(F=5.216, p=0.009). These findings suggest both an objective and subjective stress-relieving
effect associated with short-term balneotherapy.
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Burnout-Related Personality Traits and Coping Strategies In Health Professionals
Valeria de Palo 1 , Daniela De Santis 2 , Valentina Marzano 1 , Francesco Pace 1 , Luigi
Vernaglione 3 , Lucia Monacis 1
1
Psychology, Psychology
Pedagogical Sciences, Pedagogical Sciences
3
Nephrology Hospital, Hospital
2
Country: Italy
The present paper aims to verify the relationship of two dependent variables, namely burnout
syndrome and coping strategies, with the independent variables of personality traits (using the
Five Factors Model), anxiety (i.e. temporary condition of anxiety state and more general and
long-standing quality of trait anxiety), and finally socio-demographic data. The research was
conducted in different Italian hospitals. The sample consisted of 211 physicians and nurses.
Means of data collection were: 1. A socio-demographic section; 2. The Big Five
Questionnaire; 3. The State-Trait Anxiety Questionnaire; 4. The Maslach Burnout Inventory;
5. The Health Professions Stress and Coping Scale; 6. The Work Stress Risk Questionnaire.
Data obtained by multiple regression analysis confirmed the relationship between burnout
dimensions and personality traits; personality traits and coping strategies; burnout dimensions
and trait anxiety. These findings suggest the need for more detailed investigations into the
specific organizational environment and climate.
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Coping With Stress Online: The Role Of Social Support
Lehenbauer Mario 1 , Stetina Birgit U. 1 , Kothgassner Oswald D. 1 , Tellinger Lena 1
1
University of Vienna, Institute of Clinical, Biological and Differential Psychology
Country: Austria
Purpose: Coping is the process of solving personal and interpersonal stress to minimize or
reduce stress. Our study examined coping styles online, and the intensity of the perceived
social support to reduce stress in an online sample. Method: 638 Internet users, recruited
online, were examined using online-questionnaires including a specially developed coping
inventory (Stetina et al., in prep.) and a self-developed questionnaire concerning perceived
social support offline versus online (Stetina, Piffl, Lehenbauer & Kothgassner, 2009). Results:
Female users reported more emotion-oriented (z(33399)=-6.1, p<.001) and avoidant-oriented
(z(37707.5)=-4,2, p<.001) coping styles. There are significant differences between younger
(13-30 years) and older (>30 years) users concerning emotion-oriented (F(5,585)=61, p<.001)
and task-oriented (F(5,583)=3.5, p=.004) coping styles. 90% preferred online social support
because they can talk to friends faster and easier. Discussion: Social support online is an
important factor to reduce stress. Our results indicate three different groups of coping styles
and age and gender differences.
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World Of Warcraft Gamers: Behavior Addiction and Consequences
Roswith Roth 1 , Ulrike Pichler 1
1
Health and Gender, Psychology
Country: Austria
Behavioral addiction is a recurring compulsion to engage in specific activity, despite harmful
consequences to the health mental state, or social life. We investigated 341 World of
Warcraft-gamers and their relation to addiction, flow experience, loneliness and coping
behavior. Results showed three addiction-groups (high-, moderate-, no-risk). The high-risk
group, especially men, indicated more internet-hours/week. The three groups differed in
loneliness and coping. High-risk-gamers used less task-oriented, more emotion-oriented
coping, when stressed, and they distracted themselves by using the internet but not by social
contact-seeking. In flow experience high-risk gamers feel more absorbed and worried about
the game. Gender differences showed that women used rather emotional coping and felt less
worried. The best predictors for five addiction dimensions (withdrawal, tolerance, impairment
in behavioral control, problems in social relationships and in performance at work) were
higher internet coping, playing more hours, and being more absorbed by and worried about
the game.
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Factors Associated with Stress Related Growth in the Diabetes Patients
Emre Durak 1 , Mithat Durak 1 , Ozlem Bozo-İrikin 2 , Feride Ozlem Elagoz 3
1
Department of Psychology, Abant İzzet Baysal University
Department of Psychology, Middle East technical University
3
Department of Psychology, Sivas State Hospital
2
Country: Turkey
Stress Related Growth (SRG) is accepted as positive transformations that are a product of
struggling with significant stressors such as chronic illness. A model, conceptualized by
Schaefer and Moos (1998), suggests a relative contribution of environmental and individual
resources, perception of the event (PE) and coping on the SRG. The aim of the present study
was to examine the effect of perceived social support (PSS), PE and coping on SRG. This
model was tested in a sample of patients with diabetes (N= 400) from various hospitals in
Turkey. The structural equation analysis of the model revealed that PSS was significantly
related to SRG through the effect of coping. Moreover, coping was significantly and directly
related to SRG. The findings are discussed in the context of the theoretical model with
suggestions for future research.
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Category: History, Theory, Psychology as a Discipline
The History of Psychology: Meta-Transitive and Transspective Analysis
Ilya Garber 1
1
Psychology of Professional Education, Saratov State University
Country: Russia
In modern textbooks the history of psychology is represented as the sequence of episodes
including names, ideas, theories, and events evolving in time. The weak spot of such approach
is a poor prediction of tendencies of psychology (defined as science, applied discipline, and
social institute) development. P. Meehl suggested cliometric (actuarial) approach to the
history of science. The purpose of this paper is to give alternative to his meta-theory based
upon the change of the role which time plays in the history of psychology. According to V.
Klochko‘s transspective approach, the historical time of evolving system is not past, future, or
present, but overlapping these times process of transformation of polyvariative future into
monovariative past. The endeavor to consider the history of psychology from evolutionary
and cognitive perspective with emphasis on dynamic aspects is made. The analysis is founded
in V. Turchin‘s meta-transitional methodology and V. Klochko‘s transspective analysis.
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Current Status and Trends Of Psychological Research Productivity: USA and Other
Leading Countries
John G. Adair 1 , Cam-Loi Huynh 1
1
Psychology, University of Manitoba
Country: Canada
This paper reports analyses of authors‘ national affiliations from the current decade of 19
mainstream English-language journals published in the USA and in four journals sponsored
by international associations. Analyses revealed 14 countries, many European, currently
produce more than 97% of all highly-cited research with continued, yet diminishing,
dominance of US authorship. Increased market shares by non-US psychologists, most notably
within experimental journals, were found across three decades and even across three year time
blocks within the current decade. The US has the largest, but smaller market share of
international journals. Increasing numbers of international collaborations adds to the
significance of these findings for the internationalization of psychological research. Focus of
the database on US-based mainstream journals limits the research to internationalization
initiated by the rest of the world. Planned companion research of US-promoted
internationalization in non-US publications of comparable quality is yet to be undertaken.
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From The Attachment Theory To Boundary Contact Theory: Introduction Of An
Experimental Paradigm To Evaluate The Safety Experience According To The Gestalt
Theor
Antonio Narzisi 1 , Rosy Muccio 1
1
Research and Clinic in Psychology, MUNAR Centre
Country: Italy
Our aim is present a new experimental methodology to study the experience of safety within
of the triadic setting (father-mother-child). The Gestalt theory of boundary contact will be the
ground of present work. We adopt the Lousanne-Trialogue-Play paradigm of FivazDepeursinge. After the four scheduled steps of the original paradigm we introduce a fifth step.
During this fifth step, while parents and child are playing all togheter, we introduce an
unexpected event for triad (sudden burst of an air-ballon as those usually used during the
birthday-party ). This new and unexpected event, will trigger the self of triad at boundary
contact between internal experience and environmental influence and we observe and analyze
the behaviors of triad when the security obtained state fail. Our experimental paradigm given
us the opportunity to study as triad acquire the novelty and this paradigm can be used both in
research project and clinical settings.
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Human Motivation Model: a Meta-Ethnographical Study of Motivation Theories
Bagus Riyono 1
1
Psychology, Gadjah Mada University
Country: Indonesia
The purpose of this study is to develop a new and integrative theory of human motivation,
which is drawn from the existing theories and data. The method used to analyze the existing
theories and research data is meta-ethnography. Each and every motivation theories was
scrutinized to find the essence of the psychological characteristics of each motivational
constructs. These constructs were then categorized into several themes that represent similar
psychological characteristics. The result shows that motivational constructs can be
categorized into five distinct psychological characteristics. These five main constructs were
then integrated into a human motivational model. ―Freedom to choose‖ is the central point of
a motivational model that includes ―urge‖, ―challenge‖, ―incentive‖, and ―meaning‖.
Together, the five components play the role as motivational sources, which characterized by a
holistic-dynamic-integrative interaction. Human Motivation Model can be used as a generic
framework to explain all existing motivation theories, and shows their flaws.
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The Effects Of Parenting Style and Attachment Style On Children\'S Social-Emotional
Adjustment
Nicos Georgiou 1 , Panicos Staurinidis 1 , Stelios Georgiou 1
1
Psychology, Univ. Of Cyprus
Country: Cyprus
Abstract The aim of this study was to test the direction of effect in the relationship between
parenting style, attachment style and social-emotional adjustment of children. The participants
were 250 middle-childhood children and their mothers, randomly selected from urban and
rural areas in Cyprus. A six-month, two-time point longitudinal design was used in which
children completed the Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) while their mothers
completed the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Adult Attachment Scale. The results
of this study showed that authoritative parenting style and secure attachment style at time 1
positively predicted children‘s adjustment at time 2. Moreover, attachment style showed a
stronger prediction on the children‘s social competence aspect while authoritarian parenting
style contributed more in externalizing problems.
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Seeing the Forest Despite the Trees: Toward a Unified Dual-Process Account of Human
Cognition
Shaw Ketels 1
1
Cognitive Science, University of Colorado at Boulder
Dual-process (e.g., implicit versus explicit) accounts of behavior have existed since well
before the advent of experimental psychology. Today, dual-process assumptions permeate
every subdiscipline of psychology and cognitive science, but a shared framework that can be
used to discuss commonalities between these dual-process conceptualizations does not exist.
In the last 20 years, a number of social psychologists have proposed generalized frameworks
to unify disparate dual-process accounts within social psychology. However, in cognitive
psychology and cognitive science more generally, though investigators have recognized
commonalities between certain dichotomies of interest, similar suggestions of a generalizable
framework are rare. Here I will present a generalized dual-process framework that attempts to
combine numerous disparate dual-process accounts from cognitive and social psychology,
neuroscience, philosophy, integrated physiology, and education.
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Common Language for Description of Co-Evolution of Nature, Society, Person, and
Scientific Psychology
Ilya Garber 1
1
Psychology of Professional Education, Saratov State University
Country: Russia
Until the end of 20th century nature, society, person, and scientific psychology were
developing significantly independent from each other. They were studied by different,
ideologically far from each other researchers, and interdisciplinary collaboration between
them was seldom and casual. The purpose of this study is representation of the common
language for co-evolution of nature, society, person, and scientific psychology, and forming
of the picture of the world accessible to modeling, quantitative estimation, and verification.
Two assumptions were adopted as basic: the picture of the world sought for is
anthropocentric; through factor determining considered co-evolutions is technology. Coevolutions in dyads nature - society, society – person, manipulative – reflexive worlds of the
society are analyzed using common language and approach. The analysis allowed to pick up
significant elements of interrelations of nature, society, person, and scientific psychology that
were not studied before, and to describe them using common conceptual approach.
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When İs Subject-Diversity Too Much: Deleuze/Guattari Or Lacan?
Bert Olivier 1
1
Journalism, Media and Philosophy, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
The paper is an examination of Deleuze and Guattari‘s contention, in Anti-Oedipus, that in
the current era Freudian (and by implication Lacanian) psychoanalytic knowledge and
practice are passé, instead of which one has to revise such knowledge / practice in light of the
economic hegemony of capitalism, considered as the ‗body without organs‘, the source of
intermittent jouissance for subjects who \'attach themselves\' to this source of plenitude when
and where required for enjoyment. Against this conception, which suggests a notion of the
subject as unbearably and endlessly diverse within itself, in fact, as essentially schizophrenic
or schizoid, a Lacanian conception of the subject will be invoked, which eschews the pitfalls
of a model that reduces subjects to no more than a concatenation of occasions for consumer
enjoyment, and instead puts forward a poststructuralist Lacanian notion that allows for both
mobility, subject-diversity or fragmentation, and relative stability..
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The Interaction Between Psychological Discourse and Values
Anatoly Krichevets 1
1
Psychology, Moscow State University
Country: Russia
Four kinds of psychological discourses will be described. They are connected in different
ways with values of the researcher, persons under research, and the reader. The first one
occurs when the researcher and the persons under research have the same values, so the
researcher ―forgets‖ about values and describes the process as it exists ―objectively‖. In the
second case, values are taken into account, and the researcher looks for the value conditions
making possible the process under investigation. The third follows the previous one and
proposes the way for changing the values of persons described to make process going: e.g.
changing of learning motivation to make educational process more effective. The fourth is
most interesting. The purpose of the description it provides is to change directly the reader‘s
values. The humanistic texts and some texts of positive psychology are of this kind.
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The Faith Between The Consciousness and Subconscious
Boris Bratus 1 , Nataliya Inina 1
1
Country: Russia
The theoretical substantiation of general psychological phenomenon of faith is presented in
the article. The faith is considered as a necessary component of any complexly organized
human activity and existential experience. The idea of permanent interaction of conscious and
non-conscious in the act of believing is proposed, the cases of their convergence and
confrontation are considered. The differences and commonalities between religious and nonreligious forms of faith are shown, together with their specifics in neurotic personality
disorders, superstitions, and fanaticism. To conclude, a psychological classification of forms
of faith on the basis of consciousness and activity of the believing agent is proposed.
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The Phenomenology Of The Despised Body
Zelda Knight 1
1
Psychology, University of Johannesburg
Shame and guilt are emotions that have been linked to self-consciousness and negative self
evaluation. These emotions are said to call one back to the corporeality of the body in such a
way that the lived-body is, in that moment of shame, no longer the body-subject but bodyobject. Under ‗the gaze of the other‘, the spontaneous performance of the primordial bodily
self suffers a rupture in that we become separate from lived-body or body-subject and thus
thrown back ourselves. This is a theoretical paper grounded in phenomenology and in which I
investigate the notion of ‗from lived-body to body-object‘ from the perspective of the
despised body and the (shaming) gaze of the other.
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Psychological Factors and Principles of Innovational Behavior
Eduard Galazhinskyi 1
1
Psychology, Tomsk State University
Country: Russia
The new order of a society - ‗an economy based on knowledge‘ - suggests a new level of
activity for persons: an activity according to which competence should be regarded as
motivation for learning and creativity. The paper presents a novel approach to the study of
psychological factors of innovational behavior applied to Russian youths. Its methodology
depends on anthropological psychology and trends of psychology as a modern science.
Innovational behavior is prompted by a person being proactive. It is also captured by points
on a living space that call attention on three factors: i) human capabilities seen as a person‘s
mental potential; ii) environment understood as a value-semantic dimension; iii) time seen as
a ‗here and now‘ situation. The phenomenon of innovational behavior manifests itself as
something singular, peculiar only to a person‘s form of transition from opportunities to
reality: a process of self-development.
Keywords: Innovational Behavior Self-Realization Self-Development Methodology
Anthropological Psychology
Contact Author Details :
Eduard Galazhinskiy
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Category: Human Development
A Study Of Age and Gender Differences In Perfectionism, Procrastination and Body
Image and Their Relationship With Self Esteem and Academic Achievement In Adole
Usha Barahmand 1 , Masoomeh Ghaebi 1
1
Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Country: Iran
The purpose of the study was to explore age and gender differences in perfectionism,
procrastination and body image concerns and their relationships with self-esteem and
academic achievement. A random sample of 492 high school students responded to
questionnaires tapping these variables. Girls scored higher than boys and younger adolescents
scored higher than older adolescents on perfectionism. No gender and age differences
emerged on procrastination. Regarding body image concerns, girls reported greater
preoccupation with weight and dissatisfaction with body parts than boys. A similar difference
was observed between younger and older adolescents. Furthermore, greater self esteem was
reported by boys and older adolescents. Regression analysis revealed that body image indices,
procrastination and perfectionism accounted for a significant portion of the variance in self
esteem in boys and girls. Academic achievement in boys was predicted by perfectionism only,
while in girls‘ academic achievement, perfectionism was less contributive and procrastination
was more significant.
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Parental and Teachers‟ Behavior and its Outcomes on Adolescents‟ Psychological
Adjustment, School-Conduct, and Academic Achievement: A Cross-Cultura
Sumbleen Ali 1
1
Psychology, Punjab University
Country: Pakistan
This article is a review of studies assessing the contribution of perceived parental and
teachers‘ behavior to adolescents psychological adjustment, school-conduct, and academic
achievement within seven nations cross-culturally. A burgeoning literature suggests that the
quality of the relationship which children have with their parents and teachers has significant
developmental consequences. Research in this area (e.g. Murray & Greenberg, 2000; Pianta,
1994) has indicated that security in the teacher-child relationship influences children‘s
development in the same way that parent-child attachment does. Children may look to their
teachers for the same kind of security and emotional response as they do to their parent. This
review exposed gender and cultural variability in the patterns of predictors associated with the
outcome variables. The results of these studies have diversity in the impact of teachers‘ versus
parents‘ behavior on boys‘ versus girls‘ outcomes. The findings have tended to be genderspecific, outcome-specific, and cultural-specific
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The Moderator Role Of Perceived Peer Relations Between Parental Characteristics and
Bullying/Victimization In A Turkish Cypriot Adolescent Sample
Fatih Bayraktar 1
1
Psychology, Eastern Mediterannean University
Country: Cyprus
A couple of studies showed that negative parental characteristics were both related to bullying
and victimization (Demaray & Malecki ,2003; Haynie, Nansel, & Eitel, 2001). Especially in
adolescence period in which peer relations become more influencial, increasing the quality of
peer relations can be a protective factor against negative parent-adolescent interactions. In this
sense, the main aim of this study was testing the moderator (protective) role of positive peer
relations between negative parental characteristics and bullying/victimization among Turkish
Cypriot Adolescents following Masten's (2001) propositions. The sample included 544
adolescents (284 female, 259 male; Mean age:14.7) from various regions of North Cyprus.
Moderated regression analyses revealed that positive peer relations moderated between
negative parental characteristics and both bullying (F=12,94, p<.001, R²=.07) and
victimization (F =12,13, p<.001, R²=.06). It was supposed that positive (high quality and
secure) peer relations might be protective against negative parental characteristics for both
bullies and victims.
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The Mediator Role Of Parental Characteristics Between Negative Peer Relations and
Bullying In Two Different Adolescent Communities
Fatih Bayraktar 1
1
Psychology, Eastern Mediterannean University
Country: Cyprus
Previous studies have indicated that some bullies might have insecure and low quality
relationships with their peers (ex: King & Terrace, 2006). On the other hand, positive
relations with parents might be protective against risky conditions including negative peer
relations (ex: Forgatch ve DeGarmo, 1999). The aim of this study was to test the mediator
role of positive parental characteristics as protective factors between negative peer relations
and bullying in two different adolescent communities (i.e. North Cyprus and Turkey)
following Masten‘s (2001) propositions. The samples of the study included 544 adolescents
from North Cyprus and 509 adolescents from Turkey with similar age ranges (Mean age: 14.7
for both samples). Structural Equation Modelling analyses for mediation effect revealed
acceptable Goodness of Fit Indeces and significant indirect effects for both communities. The
results indicated that positive parental characteristics were protective against bullying among
adolescents with low quality peer relations.
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The Role of Parenting Styles and Parental Attachment Security on Adolescent SelfControl
Emine Tuna Özgüle 1 , Nebi Sumer 1
1
Psychology, Metu
Country: Turkey
This study examined the interplay between perceived parenting styles, attachment security to
parents, and self-control success. It was expected that secure attachment to parents mediates
the relationships between parenting behaviors and self-control. Turkish high school students
(N =422) completed the measures of parental warmth and rejecting behaviors and, attachment
security separately for their mothers and fathers and reported their successful and
unsuccessful goal-oriented behavior using Adolescent Self-Control Inventory (ASRI). Results
revealed that parental attachment security and parental warmth had significant effects on
successful self-control and only maternal attachment insecurity had an effect on unsuccessful
self-control. Mediation analyses revealed that parenting attachment mediates the link between
parental warmth and adolescent self-control. Both maternal and paternal rejecting behaviors
seem to create a tendency for unsuccessful self-control.
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Parenting and Self Discripancy
Zabih Rousta 1 , Siamak Samani 1
1
Education and Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht Branch
Country: Iran
The aim of the study was to exam the relationship between parenting and self discrepancy
among middle school students. The sample consisted of 465 students (234 boys &231 girls)
with a mean aged 13.7 (SD=1.7). Alabama Parenting Questionnaire (APQ) and Self
Discrepancy Scale (SDS) were used in this study. APQ includes six subscales: Positive
parenting, Corporal Punishment, Poor Monitoring, Father Involvement, Sharing information,
and Authority. SDS includes two subscales: Ideal and ought self discrepancy. Multiple
regression was run to study the prediction power of the parenting subscales for ideal and
ought self discrepancy. The results of the analysis showed that positive parenting (negatively),
corporal punishment, poor monitoring, and authority (positively) predict the ideal self
discrepancy(R square= 0.11, f=9.57, p<0.001). Also the results revealed that positive
parenting (negatively), corporal punishment, and authority (positively) predict ought self
discrepancy(R square= 0.14, f=12.25, p<0.001). In sum, this study showed the importance of
parenting.
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Emotional Vulnerability and Emotion Regulation In Adolescence
Fatma Celik 1 , Zimmermann Peter 1
1
Developmental Psychology, Bergische Universität Wuppertal
Country: Germany
Adolescence is a time of tremendous physical, emotional, social and cognitive changes. This
may evoke a heightened degree of emotional vulnerability. Though there are several studies
conducted on developmental changes regarding stress and coping in adolescence, there‘s a
gap in studies on the development of emotional vulnerability. In a cross-sectional design with
adolescents aged 11, 13, 15 and 17 years and a sample of emerging adults, we assessed
emotional vulnerability using a newly developed and validated questionnaire. The two
assessed variables are a) the number of situations which evoke hurt feelings and b) the
number of experienced emotional hurting events. In addition attachment-style, fears, and
emotion-regulation were assessed. The results show an increase during adolescence and
gender differences in emotional vulnerability. The number of experienced events is associated
with an insecure attachment-style, and with more passive, avoidant, dysfunctional and
dysregulated emotion regulation strategies. Links to socioemotional development are
discussed.
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Evaluation Of A Pilot Rehabilitation Programme For Mat Rempit (dare-devil bikers)
Rozmi Ismail 1 , Samsudin A Rahim 1 , Rohany Nasir 1 , Zainah A Zamani 1 , Asmawati Desa 1
, Wan Sharazad W Sulaiman 1 , Fauziah Ibrahim 1 , Ismail Bahari 1 , Nasarudin Subhi 1 ,
Asmah B M. Nor 1
1
Centre For Youth Empowerment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Country: Malaysia
This study aimed to evaluate the success of rehabilitation programs for youth who involved in
illegal motorcycle racing known as Mat Rempit. This program was officially named as
‗Adolescent Empowerment Camp‘ under the Centre for Youth Empowerment, National
University of Malaysia. This program aimed to reduce stigmatization by the public and a
chance for the problematic youth to change and develop their potential as members of the
society. The program started in March to June 2010 and participants Engaged in five different
camp-based modules. The aimed of modules is to instill the participants with self-awareness,
managing anger, effective communication and leadership in order to increase self-esteem and
resilience. The fifth module exposed participants with internship opportunities at several
organizations with the aim of paving the way for them to have stable jobs after the program.
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Enhancing Generosity In Strength Based Interventions For Adolescents With
Behavioral Problems
Steinebach Christoph 1
1
Applied Psychology, Zurich University of Applied Sciences
In focusing on mutual generosity Positive Peer Culture (PPC) developed by Brendtro and
Vorrath leads young people to be helpful to other youth. The study aims to evaluate the
effects of PPC compared to other forms of interventions on adolescents with behaviour
problems. The design involved a longitudinal study with two different a control groups
(guided group interventions, GGI and classroom assemblies focusing on mutual support) with
about 200 male adolescents with behaviour problems. The results show that an increase in
self-worth and a decrease in behavioural problems were associated with PPC participation.
Young people reported feeling valuable and ready to help others. There was a reduction in
violence and fighting over time. Together with the above improvements self-efficacy showed
increases over time. The strong influence of peers should be positively valued. The
experience of being helpful for peers has sustainable consequences for selfefficacy and
positive development.
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Predictors Of Victimization Across Direct Bullying, Indirect Bullying and
Cyberbullying
Antonella Brighi 1 , Annalisa Guarini 1 , Maria Luisa Genta 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Bologna
Country: Italy
Our study aims at testing the role of different predictors of victimization across the traditional
and cyber forms of bullying in a sample of Italian adolescents. We‘ll evaluate the influence of
gender and age variables on the different forms of bullying investigated, as well as school
clima, self-esteem and loneliness as reported by victims of traditional (direct/indirect) and
cyberbullying (mobile/internet) in a sample of 1502 subjects from middle to high school (age
range 12-16). Beside a questionnaire on new forms of bullying, measures for Self esteem and
Loneliness were also provided. Logistic Regression Models show that although sex, school
clima and Loneliness dimensions were significant predictors in all the three tested models,
they showed different relations with the dependent variable.These results point out to
different constellations of risk factors as a function of specific contexts in which the victims
are involved.
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Stress, Coping, and Identity Formation: Comparing Chinese Teenage Boys and Girls In
Hong Kong In Their Transition To Adulthood
Vicky C W Tam 1 , Rebecca S Y Lam 1
1
Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University
Country: Hong Kong
This twelve-month prospective study builds upon two research traditions, namely identity
development and stress and coping, that share a focus on how individuals deal with external
demands through adjusting personal processes. Interest is drawn to gender difference in the
transition to adulthood and the impact on developmental outcomes. Data were collected from
495 boys and 416 girls attending Secondary Two to Secondary Four in Hong Kong. Results
show gender differences in identity foreclosure, stress with parents and friends, active coping
and withdrawal coping as well as in the developmental outcomes of deviant behavior and selfesteem. Moreover, while stress with future predicts prosocial behavior and self-esteem among
boys only, stress with parents predicts depression, deviant behavior, and self-esteem among
girls only. Findings are discussed with reference to the socio-cultural context of Hong Kong,
contributing to an in-depth understanding of the gendered experience of transition to
adulthood.
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The Relationships Between Filial Piety, Autonomy and Obedience To Parental
Authority: A Two-Year Investigation
Yih-Lan Liu 1 , Hui-Tzu Chang 1
1
Institute of Education, National Chiao Tung University
Country: Taiwan
Object: This study investigated whether adolescent‘s filial piety and autonomy at time 1 were
related to their beliefs about legitimacy of parental authority and obligation to obey at time 2,
and further related to obedience at time 2. Methods: 650 students from grade 5~9 in Northern
Taiwan participated in this study. Data were collected for consecutive two years. Regression
with mediation analysis was conducted to examine the mediating effects of belief about
legitimacy of parental authority (T2) and obligation to obey (T2) on the relationships between
filial piety (T1), autonomy (T1) and adolescent‘s obedience (T2) in 7 social domains. Result:
Only authoritarian filial piety (T1) was positively related to belief about legitimacy of
parental authority (T2) and obligation to obey (T2), and both of which were related to
obedience (T2) in 7 social domains. Discussion: Authoritarian filial concept was important in
influencing adolescent‘s belief of parental authority and obedience.
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Self-Competence and Social Skills: Results Of A New “Self-Assurance Training” For
Adolescents
Turner Karoline 1 , Lehenbauer Mario 1 , Stetina Birgit 1
1
Institute of Clinical, Biological and Differential Psychology, University of Vienna
Country: Austria
Purpose: Soft skills are very relevant in school/work life, but what about shy students? We
created a self-assurance training (based on CBT-techniques) to work with natural groups of
shy and inconspicuous students in school setting. Method: Using a pre-posttest design, we
surveyed 331 pupils (259 female, 72 male), aged 13 to 20, using FSKN (Frankfurt SelfConcept Scales), SEE (Emotional Experiencing) and ROPELOC (Review of Personal
Effectiveness with Locus of Control). The intervention group (IG, n=154) attended the
training, the control group (CG, n=177) got no intervention. Results: There are high
significant effects in the IG compared to the CG, e.g. ―self-concept of general problem
solving‖ (FSKN; p < 0,001), ―experience of emotion regulation‖ (SEE; p<0,001) and ―active
involvement‖ (ROPELOC; p<0,001). Discussion: The results indicate high significant effects
of the training. Participants developed a more positive self-concept and experienced more
emotion-regulation. Furthermore they learned strategies and social skills for live
effectiveness.
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Parental Attachment and Psychosocial Problems of Adolescents in Malaysia
Nor Sheereen Zulkefly 1 , Ross Wilkinson 1 , Rozumah Baharudin 2
1
2
Psychology, The Australian National University
Human Development and Family Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Country: Australia
The present study which is based on attachment theory, aims to explore the relationships of
parental attachment and self-esteem to adolescent psychosocial problems. A cross-sectional
sample of 2064 school-going adolescents in Malaysia completed self-report measures of
parental attachment, self-esteem, anxiety and delinquency. A model in which parental
attachment and self-esteem directly influence psychosocial problems of adolescents was
developed and analyzed using structural equation modeling. Goodness-of-fit indices indicated
the model fit the data reasonably well after some minor modifications. Findings revealed that
parental attachment had direct links to self-esteem and delinquency. However, the link
between parental attachment and anxiety was indirect, fully mediated by self-esteem. Results
tend to imply that adolescents with secure parental attachment have high level of self-esteem
and low level of delinquency. It is concluded that parental attachment plays a central role in
shaping good psychosocial behavior among adolescents. Implications for research and
professional practice are discussed.
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Parental Attachment, Self Esteem and School Functioning Among Adolescents In
Malaysia
Rozumah Baharudin 1 , Nor Sheereen Zulkefly 2
1
2
Human Development and Family Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Psychology, The Australian National University
Country: Malaysia
The present study aims to determine whether parental attachment influenced the self-esteem
and school functioning of Malaysian adolescents. A total of 2462 secondary school students
across Malaysia were identified using the cluster sampling technique. The participants
completed a self-report questionnaire measuring parent attachment, self-esteem, school
connectedness and trouble in school. A model is presented in which parental attachment
directly influences self-esteem, school connectedness and trouble in school. Using structural
equation modeling, the model was evaluated and minor modifications were done in order to
achieve model fit. The model revealed that parental attachment had direct links with selfesteem and school functioning of the adolescents. These findings suggest that secure
attachment relationship promotes adolescents‘ positive school functioning behavior by
increasing self-esteem and feelings of school connectedness, and decreasing levels of
problematic behavior at school. Implication for research elucidating the important role of
parental attachment on adolescents‘ school functioning are further discussed.
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Conflicts With Friends and Peers In Early Adolescence
Danijela Petrovic 1
1
Psychology, Facultu of Philosophy
Country: Serbia
Purpose of this investigation was to compare conflict occurring between adolescent and their
friends with those occurring between peers. The method of recalled conflict episodes was
used to research the perception of the conflict characteristics. The sample includes 101
respondents of early adolescent age (M=12.72 years old) and 1,209 conflict episodes. The
results show that the conflicts with friends and peers do not differ in terms of relevance and
the affective intensity. Furthermore, in both relationships, negotiation is the most common
strategy for resolving conflicts, and most often outcome is mutual gain. In conflicts with
friends of both sexes, girls use negotiation more, while boys in conflicts with male friends use
more power assertion (coercion), and in conflict with female friends disengagement. The
obtained results indicate that during the discussion of developmental role of conflict in
adolescence, gender of adolescent involved in the conflict should be taken into consideration.
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Adolescents and Internet Use
Glória Franco 1 , Maria João Beja 1 , Teresa Medeiros 2 , Pilar Melo 2
1
2
Artes e Humanidades, Universidade da Madeira
Ciências da Educação, Universidade dos Açores
Country: Portugal
Progressive use of new technologies (ICT) by adolescents, has introduced a new style of life,
technological and virtual branding, among other things, the relationship and interpersonal
styles of the period of identity development. Within ICT, Internet punctuates much of daily
life of adolescents both through schooling, whether for reasons of playfulness and relations
with others, particularly with peers. This exploratory study, based on a sample of Madeira
Island - Portugal (N = 200), intend publicizing the patterns of Internet use, including the
purposes and reasons for using this feature, frequency of use, most common activities,
contexts of use, representations of benefits and risks of use. Like other national and
international studies. Authors conclude that adolescents are living "immersed in the Internet"
but differ in their use according to sociodemographic variables. The results allow to define
patterns of Internet use by this adolescents in order to deduce developmental and educational
implications.
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Study of Truancy Prevalence and Its Associated Factors Among Male High School
Students
Golrasteh Kholasehzadeh 1 , S Motaba Yassini A 1 , Hamed Vaseghi 2 , Zahra Poormovahed 3
1
Psychiatry, Yazd Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Medicine, Tehran University Of Medical Sciences
3
Nursing, Yazd Shahid Sadoughi University Of Medical Sciences
2
Country: Iran
Introduction: Truancy is a serious concern that affects most school districts in the United
States and its prevention has been reported as a national emergency Materials and methods:
101 truant and 99 non-truant boys aged 14 – 18 among high school students enrolled in this
comparative cross-sectional study, through random clustering method. The data were
collected by a questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS software version 15 and qui square test.
Results: the last year‘s grade average score of the truants was significantly less than nontruants (P=0.002). There was a significant correlation between the difficulty of school courses
and fear of examinations (P=0.03), disappointment of poor results (P=0.007), academic
failure (P=0.001), parental failure to address their child\'s education (P<0.001) and truancy.
Conclusions: truancy is associated with intra and interpersonal stressful issues so stress
management strategy could be helpful.
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Autonomous-Related Self: The Link Between Parenting and Positive Youth
Development In A Turkish Sample
Gul Nalan Kaya 1 , Cigdem Kagitcibasi 1 , Diane Sunar 2
1
2
Psychology, Koc University
Bilgi University
Country: Turkey
Autonomy and relatedness are considered to be basic human needs. This survey study aimed
at examining the mediator role of adolescent autonomy and relatedness between parenting and
positive youth development at different age groups. Parental warmth and strict and legitimate
control were linked to positive development in 326 Turkish middle and late adolescents from
middle class. It was hypothesized that this link is mediated by adolescent autonomy and
relatedness. As predicted, the association of parental control and warmth with positive
development in adolescence was mediated by autonomy and relatedness. The mediation was
also hypothesized to exist in both middle and late adolescence. This hypothesis was also
supported. Other findings had to do with different parenting dimensions which are strict
control, legitimate control, autonomy support, and warmth. Overall, autonomy and
relatedness were found to mediate the association between parenting and positive
development in adolescence. The findings supported the study hypotheses.
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A Hybrid Model Of In-Service Education: A Brazilian Experience For Teacher
Development
Belmira Bueno 1 , Denise Trento De Souza 2
1
Teaching Metodology and Comparative Education, School of Education, University of São
Paulo
2
Philosophy and Sciences of Education, School of Education, University of São Paulo
Country: Brazil
A new pedagogical model for teacher in-service education has been developed in Brazil,
mediated by interactive media, with the aim of graduating within a short period of time
teachers that did not have a higher degree. The objective of this paper is to analyze this model
of teacher education. The data are from official documents, observations, interviews and
teachers‘ memoirs. The analyses have shown that obtaining a higher degree contributes to
raise teachers' self-esteem, increasing their feeling of professional worth, due to a better
command of the academic discourse and of written language. A process of professional
socialization also takes place during the course as a consequence of their meeting daily,
stimulating their sense of belonging to a markedly feminine profession. Nevertheless, the
analyses also brought up the exaggerated monitoring of the teachers, limiting their autonomy
and freedom to participate, as well the normalizing nature of the education offered.
399
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The Relationship Between Mother Attachment Style and Maternal-Fetal Attachment
During Pregnancy.
Fatemeh Rahmatian 1, Parisa Farahani Kia 1 , Mohammad Ali Mazaheri 1 , Mansooreh
Sadeghi 1
1
Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University
Country: Iran
The aim of this study is to identify the relationship between the style of mother attachment
and the maternal-fetal attachment (MFA) during pregnancy. We prospectively followed 85
pregnant mothers under 30 years old in their first pregnancy (58 secure attachment style, 11
ambivalent attachment style and 16 avoidance attachment style). Data collected by a modified
version of the Cranley Maternal–Fetal Attachment Scale (CMFA) and Hazen&Shaver Adult
attachment style (AAS) inventory. The scores mean was 5.07 in secure and 2.7 in insecure,
and also the mean of MFA subscales' scores was higher than 3.5. There is a statistically
significant difference between the groups of secure and ambivalence in the "giving of self",
moreover a positive significant relationship between secure mothers and the" interaction with
fetus" has been shown. The mean of secure group scores was significantly higher than
ambivalence score, when secure scores are increased; the MFA subscales score also
increased.
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Impacts of Pre-retirement Planning Behaviors on Adjustment to Retirement Transition
Dannii Yeung 1
1
Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong
Country: China
Moving into retirement is a major life event, however little is known about retirement
transition and adjustment. The present study aims at examining the impacts of pre-retirement
planning behaviors on psychological adjustment to retirement transition. The sample consists
of 100 middle-aged Chinese adults who have completed both pre-retirement and postretirement surveys. Preliminary findings (n = 53) have shown that pre-retirement planning
behaviors are significantly related to positive attitudes toward retirement (r = .502, p < .001),
lower anxiety (r = -.442, p < .001), and positive social relationships (r = .308, p < .05) in the
retirement transition. Results of this study will contribute to our understanding of
psychological well-being of Chinese retirees and identify protective factors for successful
adjustment to retirement transition.
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Age Differences In Cue-Based and Memory-Based Switching: An ERP Study
Schapkin Sergei 1 , Freude Gabriele 1
1
Cognitive Capacity and Mental Health, Federal Institute For Occupational Safety and Health
Country: Germany
To examine whether cue presence can improve neuronal mechanisms of executive control in
older as compared with younger workers fifty healthy younger and 46 healthy older workers
had to perform a cue-based and memory-based switching tasks while event-related brain
potentials were analysed. Older workers were generally slower and showed greater global
switch costs in both tasks. They seem to have deficits in inhibition of irrelevant task sets
(delayed N2) and activation of relevant task sets (reduced P3b) which they try to compensate
for by enhancements in stimulus encoding and focused attention (increased N1 and P2) as
well as an increased motor preparation (larger Motor Potential). Older workers showed a
frontally distributed P3b in both switching tasks suggesting the involvement of executive
control irrespective of the task difficulty that may deplete processing resources and contribute
to age-related deficits in the maintenance and coordination of multiple task sets in working
memory.
402
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Life Satisfaction and Social Support In Dialysed Patients
Maria Sinatra 1 , Maria Rosaria Barulli 2 , Valeria de Palo 1 , Daniela De Santis 3 , Lucia
Monacis 1 , Luigi Vernaglione 4 , Francesco Pace 1
1
Psychology, Psychology
Neurology and Psychiatry, Neurology and Psychiatry
3
Pedagogic Sciences, Pedagogic Sciences
4
Nephrology Hospital, Hospital
2
Country: Italy
Nowadays, a broad debate concerns the correlation between the increase of elderly people and
the increase of the problems connected with health, feelings of marginalization, lack of social
support. Our paper aimed to analyze the possibles changes of both life satisfaction and social
relations in outpatients with chronic renal insufficiency. 93 subjects aged over 55 were
divided into two groups: 1. patients who have started the hemodialysis therapy for 15 months;
2. patients who have been in therapy for 5 years. They filled in a questionnaire composed by
demographic information, the Geriatric Depression Scale, the Multidimensional Scale of
Social Support, the Satisfaction With Life Scale, the Mini Mental Test, the Toronto
Alexithymia Scale, the COPE Questionnaire, and the Loneliness Scale. Regression and
correlation analysis showed a different trend between the two groups towards higher social
isolation (social support, alexithymia, coping strategies, and lonileness), and towards lower
level of life satisfaction.
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Cognitive Poignancy: The Coexistence of Positivity Enhancement Effect and Negativity
Enhancement Effect in Memory among Older Adults
Helene Fung 1 , Xin Zhang 1 , Derek Isaacowitz 2
1
2
Psychology, Chinese University Of Hong Kong
Psychology, Brandeis University
Country: Hong Kong
Socioemotional selectivity theory postulates that with age, people perceive time as
increasingly more limited and are more likely to experience emotion poignancy – the
coexistence of positive and negative emotions. Applied to cognition, this emotional
poignancy may take the form of cognitive poignancy, i.e., superior processing of both positive
and negative stimuli, relative to neutral stimuli, with age. We tested this hypothesis by
examining memory for emotional (happy, sad, fearful, angry) and neutral facial expressions
among younger, middle-aged and older Chinese. Findings revealed that all three age groups
remembered positive more than neutral facial expressions (the positivity enhancement effect
found in prior literature); yet, older age groups were increasingly more likely to remember
negative more than neutral facial expressions (negativity enhancement effect). These two
types of enhancement effects together provide the first evidence that cognitive poignancy
exists among older adults.
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Memory and Cognitive Control In Healthy APOE-e4 Carriers
Boris B. Velichkovsky 1
1
Moscow State University, Psychology
Country: Russia
The APOE-e4 genotype is associated with increased risk of developing Alzheimer Disease.
Tests of cognitive control functions (inhibition, switching, updating), a working memory test
(operation span), and various tests of episodic memory (verbal and spatial, recognition- and
recall-based) were administered to a sample of APOE-e4 (N=14) carriers and APOE-e3
carriers (N=22), matched on age, sex, educational level, and familiy history of AD. APOE-e4
carriers demonstrated a deficit in episodic recognition tasks, with increased reliance on
familarity-based processes and shallow processing during encoding. There was evidence of
increased exhaustion of cognitive control resources, indicative of compensatory mobilization
of cognitive control system. Also, cognitive control measures correlated with performance of
episodic memory tasks in APOE-e4 carriers. This suggests an interaction of pathological and
normal aging in APOE-e4 carriers, which can lead to onset of severe cognitive deficits when
the frontally mediated compensation is reduced in the normal aging.
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Survival into very old age: İs affect affected?
Oliver Schilling 1 , Hans-Werner Wahl 1
1
Department of Psychological Ageing Research, University of Heidelberg, Institute of
Psychology
Country: Germany
Little is known about the development of affect when people exceed their cohort‘s life
expectancy. This study aimed to provide further knowledge on affective dynamics in very old
age, analyzing intra-individual medium- and long-term changes in measures of positive affect
(PA), negative affect (NA), and depressive symptoms. We used data from the German
LateLine study (N=115, born 1911-1921, measured 2009 and 2010), which followed up
survivors from the ENABLE-AGE project (measured 2002 and 2003). Latent difference
scores models were applied to analyze changes across medium- (1 year) and long-term (6
years) intervals. Results indicate long-term worsening in all measures in general, but with
large inter-individual variability. However, in-depth analyses revealed striking differences in
change characteristics, suggesting that NA development in very old age may mirror more
basic processes of psychological or biological degradation, whereas PA decline may result
from loss of functional competencies able to generate positive everyday experiences.
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The Relationship Between Parenting Styles and Psychological Disorders In Iranian
Adolescents
Mohammad-Saeed Abde Khodaei 1 , Mustafa Bolghan-Abadi 1 , Rasheen Khanghahi 2 , Zakie
Oladi 1
1
2
Psychology, Ferdowsi university of mashhad
Psychology, Birjand University
Country: Iran
Past research has indicated a potential link between the parenting styles and the mental
disorders in the adolescence. Since the parents have close interpersonal relationship with their
children, the Parenting styles play an important role in predicting the mental health of the
adolescents. The purpose of this article is to investigate the relationship between parents\'
child-rearing styles and Psychological disorder symptoms of their children. The population of
the research included the high school students in Neyshabour city and their parents.
Participants selected through a random sampling method (n=150). Baumrind\'s Parent
Behavior Rating and Symptom Check List-90-R (SCL-90-R) were used for data collection.
The findings show that there is a significant correlation between parents\' child-rearing styles
and mental disorder symptoms of their Adolescents. The results indicate that the permissive
style of parenting seems to be a good child-rearing style because it has a negative correlation
with the mental disorder symptoms.
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Work-Family Conflict and Children‟s Externalizing and Internalizing Problems: The
Mediating Role of Parenting
Gökçen Erder 1 , Zeynep Aycan 1 , Nazan Aksan 2
1
2
Psychology, University of Iowa
Country: Turkey
The current research as the first scientific study examines whether work-family conflict
(WFC) is related to externalizing and internalizing problems of preschool children through
maternal responsiveness and negative control. In literature, WFC is defined as a form of interrole conflict that arises due to incompatibility of role expectations in work and family
domains. The sample was composed of 98 Turkish employed mothers with children from the
ages of 3-6 years. Responsiveness and negative control were assessed by mothers‘ self-report
and observational methods. The findings of this study add to the previous literature by
showing, first, that WFC of parents appears to be a detrimental experience for children.
Second, despite high WFC, mothers‘ responsive parenting behavior may prevent children
from developing externalizing problems. Third, mothers who experience WFC were
perceived as exhibiting high negative control over children‘s behavior. These underline the
importance of reducing WFC for healthy development of future generations.
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Comparative Deciptions Of The Results Of Expert-Questionings Referring To A New
Test For Measuring Anxiety In Childhood: Childexperts Versus Professional Experts
Nina Krueger 1
1
Developmental Psychology, University of Hamburg
Country: Germany
To the terms of the dissertation project ―Recording of a normative sample and verification of
the quality of the Anxiety Screening for Kids (ASK)‖ a quantitative questioning of
professional experts (psychologist, PhDs, professors, therapists) was realized. Altogether 84
experts answered the questionnaire. Additionally two groups of children (n=8; 6-11 years)
were interviewed. In sum the results showed that the professional experts estimates the
method, the verbalizations and the contents more critically than the childexperts. For example
the professionals criticized the ratingscale, five little devils, as problematically when asking
children about their anxiety. However the childexperts saw the good fit between the content
and the ratingscale („It is about... ungood feelings... And devils... They are ungood… that
matches good!―). This and more quantitative and qualitative results will be presented and will
show the necessity of expertquestionings, that not only includes professional estimations but
also the estimations of the target group.
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The Relationship Between Child‟s Attachment Style and Factor Of Child‟s Behavior
Shirin Tabaeh Emami 1 , Mokhtar Malekpour 1 , Abolghasem Noori 1 , Ahmad Abedi 1
1
Psychology, University Of Isfahan
Country: Iran
The purpose of research was to study the correlation between child‘s attachment style and
factors of child‘s behavior. The population included Isfahanian mothers that have one child
that he/she was upper limit 5 and lower limit 1 years old , 100 mother- children randomly
selected and responded Q- SET‘S inventory for rating of secure attachment. mother- child
play together in play – room and observers by observation of their interaction, responded
child behavior rating scale .For analyzing the data, descriptive analysis and prototype and
hierarchical regression analysis (stepwise) were used. The results showed that there is a
positive significant relationship between security of child‘s attachment and attention and
initiation .Analysis subscales of attention and initiation showed that there is a positive
significant relationship between initiation activity, attention to activity, compliance and join
attention to adult and security of child‘s attachment.
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Attitudes towards Bullying, Recalled Bullying Experiences and Attachment Styles
among Turkish College Students
Alev Yalcinkaya 1
1
Country: Turkey
Bullying—a repeated and intentional aggressive behavior from a more powerful bully
towards a less powerful victim (Olweus, 1993)—is a recent focus of research in the Turkish
culture. There are not many studies on attitudes towards bullying. This study examined the
relationships among attitudes towards bullying, recalled bullying experiences and attachment
styles. Eighty-four university students filled out an adapted version of the Bullying
Questionnaire (Karaman Kepenekçi and Çınkır, 2006), Attachment Questionnaire
(Mikulincer, Florian and Tolmacz, 1990) and a questionnaire measuring attitudes towards
three scenairos focusing on relational, verbal and physical bullying. The results indicated a
relationship between anxious-ambivalent and avoidant attachment styles and bullying
experiences, as well as attitudes towards bullying, but no relationship between secure
attachment style and any of the bullying measures. Further results showed no relationship
between recalled bullying experiences and attitudes towards bullying.
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The Relationship between Temperament and Percived parental Acceptance-Rejection
with Aggressive Behaviors in Deaf and Hearing Students in Isfahan
Azam Heshmati 1 , Hossein Molavi 1 , Fariba Yazdkhasti 1
1
Psychology, University Of Isfahan
Country: Iran
Aim: examining the relationship between hearing and deaf students‘ temperament and their
perception of their fathers‘ acceptance and rejection in predicting aggressive behaviors
method: 60 deaf students and 100 hearing students from the first, second, and third grade of
two formal and two special Junior high school selected based on cluster sampling . Buss and
warren Aggression Questionnaire, Child Acceptance- Rejection Questionnaire, and Middle
Childhood Temperament Questionnaire were administered result: four factors of temperament
(approach, intensity , distractibility and activity) were independent predictors of aggression in
hearing students unrelated to their perceptions of their fathers‘ acceptance- rejection. in
hearing students difficult temperamental traits both in relation and unrelated to students‘
perception of fathers‘ acceptance- rejection predict aggression. But, in deaf students‘
temperamental traits only in relation to perception of fathers‘ acceptance- rejection predict
aggression. so parenting relationship must be flexible in order to match with these students
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24x7 Mothering: An Intervention Program for Attachment Problems in Infancy
Sabiha Paktuna Keskin 1 , Oya Sakiroglu 2 , Gokce Comert 3 , Havva Ozyurtlu 4 , Elif Tanil 5 ,
Cinara Nuroglu 6
1
Pediatric Neurology, Cerrahpasa Tip Fakültesi
Psychological Counseling, Bogazici University
3
Clinical Psychology, Okan University
4
Clinical Psychology, Dogus University
5
Developmental Psychology, Okan University
6
Psychology, Halic University
Country: Turkey
2
This study is about testing the effectiveness of the intervention program called 24x7
Mothering designed to improve the attachment quality of insecurely attached infants and also
to improve social and language developmental steps of infants who show autistic symptoms.
The population of the study consists of the insecurely attached infants which are selected
according to the results of Attachment Question Set (Waters & Deane, 1985). The Childhood
Autism Rating Scale (Schopler et al., 1980) and Ankara Gelisim Tarama Envanteri (Savasir et
al., 1993) are administrated to all participants respectively to classify whether they have
autism or not; and to understand whether they have any developmental problems other than
autism, and evaluate the developmental level of the infant and thus exclude those with
developmental problems other than social and language domains. Symptom Checklist 90 is
given to mothers to understand if they are psychologically healthy to participate in the
intervention program.
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From Drive Theory to Altercentric Participation: A shift of Perspective in
Developmental Psychology
Harald Støren 1
1
Department of Social Sciences, Institute mof Psychology
Country: Norway
İs the human being egocentric by nature, or does it have an inborn ability to partake in other
people\'s situation and feel care for other people, irrespective of own benefits? I\'ll try to
answer this question by contrasting two developmental theories: Psychoanalysis and the
model of \"altercentric participation\". In psychoanalytic theory the infant is considered to be
intrinsically egocentric, only gradually developing a social ability. In the \"altercentric
participation\" model the newborn infant has an inborn image of \"the other\", only waiting
for its realisation by an actual person. This model is based on both casuistic and experimental
infant observation. It has later been substantiated neurologically by brain imaging studies,
identifying neuron systems called \"mirror neurons\", firing both by the performance of motor
actions and the observation of such actions performed by others. They can be localised to the
Brocas area, which is also the centre of language development.
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Adaptation and Validation of the HOME Scale for Turkish-German Toddlers in
Germany
Berrin Özlem Otyakmaz 1
1
Psychology, Techincal University Dortmund
Country: Germany
The HOME Inventory (Caldwell & Bradley, 1984) is one of the most widely used instruments
to assess the developmental context of children. Numerous studies have been concerned with
the lack of validity of the HOME in minority groups in the USA. Assuming that a cultural
bias of the items causes validity differences Bradley et al. (2001) propose to develop
supplement items to the HOME to detect culture specific aspects in the home environment of
minority children. For the assessment of the developmental context of Turkish-German
toddlers in Germany the author composed culture specific supplement items. In a validation
study the original items and the supplement items were applied to Turkish-German and
German families with twelve months old infants. The results of the study suggest that a
criterion oriented item selection of the original HOME is a more successful approach than the
addition of supplement items to enhance the validit
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Infants Orienting Capacities and Cognitive Development At Age 12 Months: Relation
To Early Maternal Depression and Maternal Sensitive Caregiving.
Schale Azak 1
1
Psychology, University of Oslo
Country: Norway
Infants of depressed mothers are in risk for regulatory and attention problems as newborn, in
infancy and childhood (Field, 2006;Goodman & Gotlib,1999). Infants of depressed mothers
are less likely experiencing sensitive, coherent maternal parenting. This report investigated if
there is a prospective link between maternal sensitivity and maternal depression at infant age
6 months old and infant cognitive development at age 12 month old and duration of orienting
at infant age 12 months. The report is part of an ongoing longitudinal study of infants
recruited in two groups according to the mothers health, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
or mental and physical healthy, completed april 2011. Based on earlier studies (Bernier et
al,2010; Lowe et al, 2009; Rothbart & Bates, 1997) we expect relation between maternal
sensitivity and infant cognitive development and duration of orientation. We also expect
association between cognitive development and duration of orientation.
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Category: Interdisciplinary Issues
Love, Relationship and Self-Help Books: An Intersdisciplinary Study
Eduardo Cunha 1
1
Psychology, UFS
Country: Brazil
From a qualitative research that took self-help books as its object, this study tries to establish
some parameters that guide the contemporary sex-affective behavior, with an emphasis on
identifying a semantic of love characteristic of the present times. For this, it uses the
formulations of psychoanalysis, cultural anthropology and critical theory in the analysis of a
series of publications dedicated to the improvement of emotional relationships and the pursuit
of happiness in love. Preliminary results point to a rationalization of the experience of love,
which is revealed by the substitution of a romantic vocabulary – established in Europe in the
eighteenth and nineteenth centuries – by a technical-managerial language that distinguishes
self-help and personal growth literature and which originates from the articulation between
English moral literature from the nineteenth century, with the How-to-do-books that appeared
in mid-twentieth century in United States.
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Behavioral Strategies For Russian Undergraduates In Selecting and Obtaining
Additional Professional Qualifications
Olga Fedotova 1
1
Faculty Of Psychology, Sothern Federal University
Country: Russia
BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIES FOR RUSSIAN UNDERGRADUATES IN SELECTING
AND OBTAINING ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Object of
investigation: behavioral strategies for 180 Undergraduates studied in 2008-2010 Research
methodologies: focus groups, interviews, tests. Two groups of Undergraduates were
identified. The first group (33% of respondents) includes Undergraduates, who don‘t want
getting additional qualifications. That group consists of Undergraduates who concentrate the
efforts on the basic occupation (10%);Undergraduates who focused of hedonistic strategy
(11%);Undergraduates who preferred the situationally-oriented strategy (12%).
Undergraduates included in the second group appreciate the opportunity to obtain the
additional qualifications (67% of respondents). There are the following behavioral strategies:
constructive-adapted, career-oriented, self-protection , prestigious status, cognitive-oriented.
Besides the reconnaissance behavioral strategy and strategy for improvement were indicated
as metastrategies. Conclusion: it was considered positive dynamics of constructive-adapted
for Undergraduates humanities departments and lower among Undergraduates of natural
science, which focus on prestige
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Negotiating Knowledge, Credibility and Confabulations In Neuropsychological Settings
Chris McVittie 1 , Andy McKinlay 2 , Sergio Della Sala 2 , Sarah MacPherson 2
1
2
Psychology, Queen Margaret University Edinburgh
Psychology, The University of Edinburgh
Clinical neuropsychology increasingly relies upon diverse methods, including collection of
verbal reports obtained from patients. Yet, little attention has been given to how such reports
are produced. Here we examine verbal reports collected from patients diagnosed as
confabulating, in other words as unable to recognise external realities and to produce
appropriate descriptions of actual events. Using discourse analysis, we examine how
researchers respond to patients‘ interview descriptions and the implications for abilities or
impairments that are attributed to the patients. Distinguishing between credible and false
descriptions is by no means straightforward in such contexts. Moreover, distinguishing
credible claims from false ones is highly problematic where patients‘ claims rely upon
knowledge potentially available only to them. However, the ways in which researchers treat
the descriptions on offer influence how the interactions proceed. We discuss the implications
of these findings for the role and use of verbal reports within neuropsychology.
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Corporate Social Responsiblity and Social, Environmental and Organizational
Psychology: developing a research agenda
Daniel Mari Ripa 1 , Juanjo Martín Noguera 2 , Juan Herrero Olaizola 1 , Enrique Gracia Fuster
3
1
Psychology, University of Oviedo
Psychology, EnrUniversity of Valencia
3
Social Psychology, University of Valencia
2
Country: Spain
Since European Union defined Corporate Social Responsability (CSR), as the integration in a
company of social and environmental concerns, interacting with their stakeholders (workers,
community, NGOs, consumers…), its interest has rapidly grown. By contrast, far from other
disciplines, few interest has received from Psychology. Academic and professional CSR work
in environmental, communitary, social and organizational Psychology has been limited by the
lack of an integrative approach. CSR covers jointly aspects as promotion of proenvironmental attitudes, quality of work, and community impacts. Methodologically, a review
of literature and an analysis of different trends will help to detect connections between
Psychology and CSR. Moreover, a research agenda will be proposed. This step is necessary to
guide future works. Conclusions show the crecent importance of this line of research and
professional work, as sustainability will be a rising paradigm. Comprehensive approaches
among psychological areas, considering CSR as a whole are necessary.
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Category: Language, Reading and Communication
The Effect of Home Literacy Environment on Child‟s Phonological Development
Gul Nalan Kaya 1
1
Psychology, Koc University
Country: Turkey
Phonological development in kindergarten predicts school achievement in first grade.
Phonological skills can develop by practicing the sounds of a language. Parents were
administered a survey, and their children were administered the Isolation of First Sounds Test.
The aim was to examine the effect of parent-child shared reading, quality of home literacy
environment, socioeconomic status, school type (private/state school), and number of siblings
on child‘s phonological development. Forty-six kindergartners from private and state schools
participated in the study. Results showed that only the number of siblings had an effect on
phonological awareness of kindergartners. Existence of a sibling was found to promote
phonological development. This finding suggested that greater amount of time sounds of a
language is practiced and heard in presence of a sibling. To sum up, siblings might prompt
phonological development by enriching language environment more than the richness of the
literacy environment.
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Role Of Story Content In Assessing Young Children‟s Narrative Competence
Burçak Aktürk 1 , Deniz Yılmaz Sarı 2 , Ayhan Koç 3
1
3
Country: Turkey
2
Methodological approaches to narrative development mostly focus on effects of elicitation
techniques (e.g., picture sequence, retelling). The present study explores the effects of story
content on linguistic complexity and plot structure of the story told. Two 4-picture sequences,
one representing a simple and the other a complex episode, were used to elicit stories from
3;0-5;11-year-olds. Narratives were coded for plot structure and linguistic structure. Syntactic
competence and working memory were also assessed. Results showed that narrative structure
was predicted by age and working-memory for the simpler story but only by age for the story
with the more complex content. Linguistic complexity was explained by working-memory for
the simpler story but by neither variable for the complex story. Findings indicate that content
affects the complexity of both linguistic and narrative structure and that to capture children\'s
true narrative competence stories of different complexity levels should be used.
422
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Relationships Between Nonverbal Sensitivity, Emotional Intelligence and Personality
Stanescu Dan Florin 1 , Iliescu Dragos 1
1
Communication and Public Relation, National School of Political and Administrative
Studies
Country: Romania
This study aims to explore the role of nonverbal sensitivity and personality traits regarding the
ability model of emotional intelligence (Mayer, DiPaolo & Salovey, 1990). The profile of
nonverbal sensitivity (PONS), Mayer Salovey Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT)
and NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEOFFI) were administered to 242 graduate and
postgraduate students from a Romanian university. The analysis shows significant
correlations between emotional intelligence and nonverbal sensitivity, acknowledging that
emotional intelligence encompasses a set of interrelated skills and processes, which includes
the ability to successfully identify and manage emotions. At the same time, results revealed
that various personality traits correlate with nonverbal sensitivity (neuroticism predicted
lower accuracy; conscientiousness predicted accuracy with bodily expressions) and also with
emotional intelligence scales such as perceiving emotions or managing emotions. The
findings are discussed in relation to the theoretical basis of ability model of emotional
intelligence.
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Learning to Read and Spell The Grapheme, Soft g (ğ ) in Turkish
Selma Babayigit 1
1
Psychology, The University of the West of England
Although highly disputed, the soft g (ğ) in Turkish orthography is generally realised as a velar
fricative and its pronunciation in this way often yields an accurate reading irrespective of its
graphemic context. However, depending on its phonemic context, ğ may lose its salience or
identity and therefore, may cause ambiguity in spelling. The current study examined
children\'s knowledge of ğ when reading and spelling. For this purpose, 40 Turkish-speaking
first graders (males : females = 19 : 21; M = 80.4 months, SD = 2.8) were tested on a set of
high frequency real words and nonwords matched in terms of syllable structure and length. As
anticipated children made more errors when spelling rather than reading the words with ğ.
The error analysis further highlighted the importance of further research on the varying
phonetic realisation of ğ in different phonemic contexts.
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An Investigation İnto The Cognitive and Linguistic Component Processes Underlying
The Reading Comprehension Performance Of Monolingual and Bilingual Speakers Of
English
Selma Babayigit 1
1
Psychology, University of the West of England
Given the increasing number of pupils who speak English as an additional language, there is a
clear need to develop our understanding of the neuropsychological processes underlying
bilingual children's literacy development. To this end, the present study examined the
influence of verbal working memory, oral language (e.g., semantic fluency, syntactic
awareness, and vocabulary) as well as word reading skills on the reading comprehension
performance of monolingual and bilingual pupils aged between 10 - 11 years. The structural
equation modelling analysis revealed powerful relationships between oral language skills and
children's reading comprehension levels. The results also suggested that more bilingual pupils
were likely to experience difficulties in reading comprehension skills that seemed to be
specifically associated with their weaknesses in oral language skills. The importance of the
systematic support of the oral language skills of pupils from diverse language backgrounds is
discussed.
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Category: Learning and Memory
Retrograde memory during and after Transient Global Amnesia
Eugenia Marín 1 , Jose Maria Ruiz-Vargas 1
1
Psicologia Basica, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Country: Spain
The aim of this study was to analyze retrograde memory during Transient Global Amnesia
(TGA) and during its follow up. Eleven TGA patients and eleven healthy volunteers matched
by sex, age and educational level were assessed during TGA and 7, 30, 90 days after with
Dead-or-Alive test and Famous Events test. Results showed no significant differences
between groups recognizing famous events except for the last decade (´2000) during the first
assessment, where TGA patients performed lower than controls. TGA group located events in
time worse than controls in every assessment, thus, after 3 months TGA group was still
impaired in this task. With Dead-or-Alive test TGA group showed worse performance during
TGA than 7 and 30 days after. Our results suggest that, during TGA, patients showed a mild
disturbance of famous event and famous people recognition and a severe disorientation in
time that is still present after 3 months.
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Implicit Memory and Aging
Deniz Atalay-Ata 1
1
Country: Turkey
The objective of this study is to compare implicit memory performance in younger and older
adults. Method Participants were 71 younger adults aged 18-25 and 89 older adults aged 5575. Word stem completion task was presented by using E-prime software and consisted of
three parts -word presentation, distracter task and word stem completion. Priming score was
obtained by counting the number of word stems correctly completed with the words presented
in the first part of the task. Reaction times to the presented word stems were compared with
those to the new three-letter word stems which were not previously presented. Results and
Conclusion A significant age effect was found on the word stem completion task (p< .001). In
so far as evaluation of the second parameter is concerned, data collection and analyses are in
progress and the results will be available at the time of the conference.
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The Role Of Epistemological Beliefs, Motivational Constructs and Information
Processing Strategies In Regulation Of Learning
Masoud Gholamali lavasani 1 , Neda Mellat 1
1
Educational Psychology & Counseling, University Of Tehran
Country: Iran
The purpose of the present research was to investigate the contribution of epistemological
beliefs in regulation of learning (self-regulated learning and external regulation) with regards
to the mediating role of motivational constructs and Information processing strategies. The
data were obtained from Tehran University students (290 female and 190 male). They were
selected based on a multistage stratified sampling. Our questionnaires in this research
consisted of 6 subscales (epistemological beliefs, study interest, academic self-efficacy, test
anxiety, approaches to learning and regulation of learning).Structural equations model has
been used for data analysis. The results confirmed the significant direct effects of
epistemological beliefs on our motivational constructs (academic self-efficacy, study interest
and test anxiety) and also the similar effects of motivational constructs (with the exception of
study interest) on Information processing strategies (deep, surface and strategic) and
Information processing strategies on regulation of learning (self-regulated learning and
external regulation).
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Emotions, Motivation and Self-Regulation In Boys‟ and Girls‟ Learning
Mathematicstext
Cirila Peklaj 1 , Sonja Pečjak 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Ljubljana
Country: Slovenia
The purpose of our study was to investigate the relationship of affective and motivational
processes and self-regulation in mathematics in secondary school students. Participants in the
study were 397 students (145 boys and 252 girls) attending the first year of grammar schools.
Students‘ emotions, goal orientations and strategies were measured with different instruments.
More significant correlations between emotional and motivational dimensions were found for
girls than for boys. The opposite was true for the relationship between emotional dimensions
and strategies. Further hierarchical regression analyses showed that emotions explained
greater amount of variance in using cognitive and metacognitive strategies in boys than in
girls. In both gender positive emotions during learning math at home and math test are the
best predictors of (meta)cognitive strategy us. Implications for educational practice and
further research are discussed.
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Investigating Intentional Forgetting Of Autobiographical Memories Using The
Think/No-Think Task
Saima Noreen 1 , Malcolm MacLeod 1
1
Psychology, University of St Andrews
The aim of this study was to investigate whether individuals can intentionally forget
autobiographical memories using a modified version of the think/no-think task. Neverdepressed participants were asked to generate 30 positive and negative autobiographical
memories. Participants were then asked to provide a ‗personal‘ word that reminded them of
each memory, and these pairing were then learned to criterion. Once learning had been
established, participants were told to recall the memory associated with some cue-personal
word pairs (i.e., respond condition) or to avoid thinking about or saying the memory
associated with others cues (i.e., suppression condition). In a final test, participants were
asked to recall the memories associated with all the cue-personal words. Participants were
found to be unsuccessful at suppressing autobiographical memories but the quality (i.e. level
of detail recalled) was affected. These findings are considered in terms of the role of goaloriented forgetting and its possible relationship to well-being.
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N400 Modulation By Categorical Or Associative Interference
Germain-Mondon Véronique 1 , Silvert Laetitia 1 , Izaute Marie 1
1
Psychology, LAPSCO CNRS UMR 6024
Country: France
It is controversial whether the organization of semantic information relating to known persons
is categorical (Valentine & Darling, 2005) or associative (Barry et al, 1998). To bring to light
the semantic organization, the access in semantic of the proper name have been studied in
some event-related potentials (ERPs) researches by using priming paradigms in tasks of face
recognition. Some authors so obtained categorical and/or associative effects. In this ERPs
study using an interference paradigm with delayed naming, a celebrity face target and a
proper name distractor were associated or of the same category. The results showed an
associative interference effect with a more negative N400 component than in other conditions.
A follow-up ERP study compare object and face naming in a similar interference task. In
particular, our first results are consistent not only with categorical organization but also
associative organization of semantic information.
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Episodic vs Semantic Metamemory: Evidence From Nature Of Feedback
Metehan Irak 1 , Cansın Özgör 1 , Fatih Yıldızhan 2
1
2
Mechatronic Engineering, Bahcesehir University
Country: Turkey
In this study the effect of different feedback types on feeling of knowing (FOK) performance
was investigated. Participants were divided into four groups based on: 1) former FOK
performance (high and low) and 2) type of feedback (incorrect and correct). In the first
experiment, word-pair lists and cued-recall tests were used to measure FOK performance. The
second experiment used general information questions to measure FOK performance.
Experiment 1 showed that FOK performances of subjects with low FOK accuracy were
affected by incorrect feedback; FOK accuracy decreased compared to their former
performances. On the other hand, Experiment 2 indicated that FOK judgment and FOK
accuracy were not affected by incorrect feedback. Results are discussed in the context of
relation between episodic and semantic learning and metacognition process.
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Formation Of Visual Object Representations In The Convergence-Divergence Zone
Framework: An Empirical Study On The Effects Of Discrete Feature Similarity and
Repetition Frequency On Object Familiarity
Selda Eren Kanat 1 , Annette Hohenberger 1
1
Cognitive Science, Middle East Technical University
Country: Turkey
In the old/new recognition paradigm, similarity between a test item and previously seen study
items affects familiarity-rating of the item. In three experiments, we studied the effects of
similarity (in terms of number of matches between discrete features of study and test items)
and repetition (in terms of number of repetitions of each discrete feature). In Exp-1, stimuli
consisted of artificial objects, created by combinations of color, border, shape and pattern.
Objects in the test phase had either two, three or four matching features. Similarity had a
perfectly linear relationship with familiarity. Frequently repeated features also increased
familiarity of new items. In Exp-2 and -3, we tested similarity and repetition effects for
contextual features of objects like location and action effects. Although subjects encoded
these features in memory, they did not affect their familiarity-ratings. Our results support
Damasio‘s convergence-divergence zone framework that explains the formation of high-level
object representations.
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Direct Retrieval is Common: Understanding Autobiographical Remembering from a
Dual-Strategies Perspective
Tugba Uzer 1 , Peter J. Lee 1 , Norman R. Brown 1
1
Psychology, University of Alberta
Country: Canada
It is commonly believed that voluntary retrieval of autobiographical memories requires a
prolonged, effortful memory search. We used process and content measures to understand
autobiographical memory retrieval. In Experiment 1, participants provided verbal protocols in
response to objects and emotion cues. Participants also reported whether memories were
directly retrieved or generated. Direct retrieval was more frequent (>50%) and, four times
faster than generation. The greater proportion of fast directly retrieved memories by objects
accounts for reaction time differences between cue types. Experiment 2 replicated these
results without protocols. Experiment 3 where participants decided if memories were
triggered by the cue word alone (i.e., direct retrieval) or retrieved by using additional
information (i.e., generative retrieval) also produced identical results. Our findings dispute
generation as the canonical form of autobiographical memory retrieval, and support for a
dual-strategies account. Implications of these findings for the representation of personal
events will also be discussed.
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Memory Bias İn Sub-Clinical Obsessive-Compulsive Checkers and Washers
Metehan Irak 1 , Dicle Çapan 1 , Hazal Çelik 1 , Pınar Erçelik 1 , Zülal Oğuz 1
1
Country: Turkey
The aim of this study was to examine memory bias in obsessive compulsive (o-c) by using a
directed forgetting paradigm. To examine memory biases in o-c phenomena, we compared
sub-clinical checkers and sub-clinical washers to control. Subjects were given a list consisting
of neutral and o-c relevant words, which they were instructed to either remember or forget the
words. Memory performances were measured by free recall and recognition task for all
words. The directed forgetting effect was significant for all groups. However, during a
recognition test, sub-clinical subjects showed greater impaired forgetting for o-c relevant
words than controls. Results support the existence of memory bias for o-c relevant
information in sub-clinic washers and checkers, who had difficulty in ignoring the anxious
stimuli that they were asked to forget.
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Prospective Memory In Children: Analysing The Cue Salience Effect
Inês Direito 1 , Pedro B. Albuquerque 2
1
2
Education Department, University of Aveiro
School of Psychology, University of Minho
Country: Portugal
Prospective memory has been defined as the ability of a person to recall and perform an
intended action in future (intention). Multiple factors influence this type of memory, including
attributes of prospective memory cues and ongoing activity characteristics. In this study we
conducted two experiments, concerning event-based prospective memory, in order to analyse
the cue salience effect in 8 years-old children‘s prospective memory performance, during a
rather difficult attentional ongoing task. Results from the first experiment, with an intersubject experimental design, revealed that, as well as with adults, more salient cues facilitate
children‘s performance in prospective memory tasks. The second experiment, with an intrasubject design, consolidates the results from the first experiment. The lack of attentional costs
during ongoing activity in both experiments, in terms of accuracy and length of time, suggests
that prospective memory cues were automatically recalled, and supports the theory of
spontaneous retrieval of prospective memory.
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Working Memory and Learning Profiles of Atypical and Typical Adult Learners.
Kartini Abd Ghani 1 , Susan E. Gathercole 1
1
Psychology, University of York
Working memory (WM) performance and learning skills were examined in two separate
studies involving university students. Study 1, students with (n=14) and without (n=18)
dyslexia completed WM assessments and learning skills questionnaires. Dyslexic students
were found to perform poorly on verbal WM tasks while students without dyslexia obtained
significantly higher scores in their reported use of selecting main ideas, test taking strategies
and anxiety which all correlates positively with verbal WM. In Study 2, typical students in
science (n=30) and non science (n=30) department completed the same measures as in Study
1. Science students performed significantly more poorly on verbal short-term and WM.
Learning and study strategies did not differ across the disciplines. These results identify a
correspondence between the WM profiles of dyslexic and science students, and suggest that
awareness of memory strengths and limitations may provide a valuable means of identifying
effective learning strategies.
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Training and Transfer Effects of Intensive Testing of Working Memory and Student
Achievement
Gizem Hülür 1 , Fidan Gasimova 2 , Alexander Robitzsch 3 , Oliver Wilhelm 2
1
Institute for Educational Progress, Humboldt-University Berlin
Institute of Psychology, University Duisburg-Essen
3
Bundesinstitut für Bildungsforschung, Innovation & Entwicklung des österreichischen
Schulwesens, BIFIE Austria
2
Country: Germany
Trainings of working memory have been shown to be effective in children with ADHD, with
low working memory (WM) skills, and in preschoolers. Transfer on reasoning, other WM
tasks, and mathematical abilities are also reported. However, training and transfer assessment
was based on single tasks and did not allow conclusions about the improvement of underlying
cognitive abilities. Over two years, we collected longitudinal data from 112 9th graders in 40
testing sessions on WM and student achievement. A control group (N=113) participated only
in pre- and post-tests with training and transfer assessments. We will report comparisons of
latent variables between the control and the study group in training and transfer measures.
Students in the study group show greater improvements in WM; however we do not find
transfer to fluid or crystallized intelligence. There are no differences in achievement tests or in
school grades between the control and the study group.
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The Role of Interference in Moderating the Relationship Between Working Memory
Capacity and Cued-Recall
Douglas L. Nelson 1 , Umit Akirmak 2
1
Psychology, University of South Florida
Country: Turkey
2
Research on the possible influences of working memory capacity (WMC) on automatically
activated information is scarce (Barrett, Tugade, & Engle, 2004). The purpose of the present
study was to examine the contribution of individual differences in WMC on implicit and
explicit processes in cued recall. Participants studied target words and recall was cued by
associatively related words. Target connectivity was varied in Experiment 1 and target set size
was varied in Experiment 2. The cued recall memory test was conducted after various
retention intervals (0, 10 and 20mins). In addition, memory span of all participants was
measured with both operation and counting span tasks. The findings revealed that working
memory is related to intentional (explicit) types of processes, but not related to implicit
processes outside of a person‘s awareness. WMC also interacted with retention interval.
These findings are explained by differences in maintenance of information and rehearsal, and
retrieval strategies.
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Category: Other
Coping strategies in Iranian families: Coping and Severity of Behavioural Problems
Asghar Dadkhah 1 , Seyyed Davood Mohammadi 2
1
Clinical Psychology, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Country: Iran
Objective: The aim of this study is assessment of relationship among severity of behavioural
problems, coping strategies and styles and investigation of role of gender dif¬ferences in
coping in the Iranian adolescent population. Method: From six secondary schools students in
three districts in Tehran 420 students were randomly selected. Participants were asked to
complete SDQ and ACI scales. The collected data were analyzed with Pearson Correlation,
Multiple Re¬gression and Independent Sample T-test. Results: A negative relationship
between Solving the problem and Reference to Others coping styles and severity of
behavioural disorder was observed. The results indicated that Solving the problem and Nonproductive Coping styles (and con¬sequently coping strategies of these two coping styles) can
significantly predict severity of behavioural problems. No gender differences in coping were
seen. Discussion: Role of coping in forming behavioural problems for professionals,
education systems and families was discussed.
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Category: Other
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Forgiveness Training on Post-Divorced Adjustment
in Women
Reza Khojasteh Mehr 1 , Farah Afshari 1 , Gholamreza Rajabi 1
1
Counselling, Shahid Chamran University
Country: Iran
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of forgiveness training on postdivorce adjustment in women. Participants were 30 available divorced women who agreed to
take part in the study. They were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The
design of the study was of the pretest-posttest with control group . Fisher Divorce Adjustment
Scale was used in order to collect the data. ANOVA and MANOVA were administered to
analyze the data. The results confirmed all the research hypotheses and showed that
forgiveness training enhanced feelings of self-worth, disentanglement from love relationship,
social trust, and social self-worth and decreased feelings of anger and symptoms of grief in
divorced women.
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Category: Other
A Study Of A Proposed Model For Some Precedents and Outcomes Of Forgiveness In
Marriage
Reza Khojasteh Mehr 1 , Amin Koraei 1 , Gholamreza Rajabi 1
1
Counseling, Shahid Chamran University
Country: Iran
The purpose of this study was to test the proposed model for some precedents and outcomes
of forgiveness in marriage. The subjects of the study were 492 parents of high school students
(husbands= 245; wives= 247) in Ahvaz. Participants completed Trait Forgivingness Scale
(TFS), Relationship Attribution Measurement (RAM), Quality of Marriage Index (QMI),
Batson Empathy Adjectives (BEA), religious attitude subscale of Enriching and Nurturing
Relationship Issue, Communication and Happiness (ENRICH), General Health Questionnaire
(GHQ) and Symptom Checklist 90- Revised (SCL-90).Amos-7 project software was applied
for Path Analysis modeling. The tested model had a good fit. Based on the tested path
analysis modeling positive marital quality was predictive of forgiveness both directly and
indirectly through responsibility and causal attributions. Moreover, causal attribution
predicted forgiveness indirectly through responsibility attributions and empathy. Also
responsibility attributions facilitated forgiveness both directly and indirectly through empathy.
442
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Category: Other
Promoting Wellbeing Among Healthcare Personnel: An Action Research
Melanie Demarco 1
1
The purpose of this study was to promote the psychological wellbeing among healthcare
employees in Malta. It aimed to facilitate a process which entailed the initiation of wellbeing
teams to help improve the psychological support for these employees. A participatory action
research (PAR) design was used as it contributed directly to the empowerment of coresearchers while it invited action. Employees from specific occupational groups were invited
to set up wellbeing teams that were facilitated by the researcher. Action group meetings took
place monthly for approximately six months. Data was gathered through group interviews,
evaluations of group processes and journals kept by co-researchers. Grounded theory was
used to analyze the transcripts. This research contributed insights that can help inform future
wellbeing initiatives among employees as well as further knowledge about the role of action
research in the promotion of psychological wellbeing within organizations.
443
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Category: Other
Understanding Terrorist Behaviour: The Psychology, Biology and Physiology of Hostile
Reconnaissance
Peter Eachus 1 , Alex Stedmon 2 , Les Baillie 3
1
Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, University of Salford
Psychology, University of Nottingham
3
Microbiology, University of Cardiff
2
The aim of this research was to develop a model of hostile intent, i.e. A simulation of the
hostile reconnaissance that might be undertaken by a terrorist before an attack. The
parameters under investigation included those variables that are likely to be salient during
hostile intent, i.e. psychological, physiological, behavioural and biological measures of stress.
The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which it was possible to induce an
experience of stress, to evaluate changes in the chosen parameters, and to determine the extent
to which it is possible to detect these changes as a means of identifying hostile intent. The
results of the field trial demonstrated that it was possible to simulate hostile intent and that the
parameters associated with this change in a predictable manner and that these changes can be
evaluated.
444
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Category: Other
Spiritual Transcendence and Vulnerability To Substance Abuse
Hossein Shareh 1 , Roodabeh Razmjooie 2 , Esmaiel Soltani 2
1
2
Clinical Psychology, Shiraz University
Country: Iran
Objective: Studies showed that spirituality led to more mental health. The objective of this
study was to evaluate the relationship between spiritual transcendence and vulnerability to
substance abuse in a sample of university students. Method: 150 students (80 female and 70
male) from Shiraz University, Iran participated in a cross-sectional study via survey
instrument. All subjects completed 3 questionnaires: demographic characteristics,
vulnerability to substance abuse scale (VSAS) and Spiritual Transcendence Scale (STS). Data
were analyzed using Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression. Results: There
were a negative significant relationship between spiritual transcendence and vulnerability to
substance abuse. Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed a negative significant role for
prayer fulfilment in predicting vulnerability to substance abuse (p<.01). Conclusion:
increasing spiritual transcendence particularly prayer fulfilment may decrease vulnerability to
substance abuse in university s
445
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Category: Other
The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Coping Styles with Marital
Satisfaction and Marriage Adjustment
Mahnaz Shahgholian 1 , Afsaneh Abdollahi 2 , Seyed Musa Kafee 3
1
Psychology, Tarbiat Modares University
2
3
Psychology, Guilan University
Contact Author Details :
mahnaz shahgholian
[email protected]
Iran
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and
coping styles with marital satisfaction and marriage adjustment in female of Charmahal &
Bakhtiari. A sample of 60 female completed Trait Meta Mood Scale (Salovey et al., 1995) for
assessment of emotional intelligence, Coping Inventory for Stressful Situation (Endler &
Parker, 1990), Enrich Inventory (Olson, 1994) and Marriage Adjustment Inventory (Singh,
1987). The results showed that emotional intelligence was positively associated with marital
satisfaction and marriage adjustment. The results also revealed that task-oriented coping style
was positively associated with marital satisfaction and marriage adjustment. Finally
regression analysis showed that the variation of marital satisfaction and marriage adjustment
was predicted by emotional intelligence and task-oriented coping style.
446
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Category: Other
An examination of estimation methods for economic values in counseling
Sun-Hee Chang1 , Bo Young Choi 1 , A. Reum Kim 2 , Yoo Jin Jang 3
1
Counseling, Korea University
Counseling, Korean Concentration Center
3
Brain Korea 21 Project Group, Korea University
2
Country: South Korea
The purpose of this study was to estimate and compare the economic value of counseling
services. Among several economic estimation methods, the contingent valuation method
(CVM) and quality-adjusted life year (QALY) are the typical methods to estimate intangible
services such as mental health services. CVM was asking directly about respondents‘
willingness to pay (WTP) for counseling services, while monetary value of QALY was
estimated by using the value of QALY and the cost-effectiveness of counseling. In addition,
the effects of factors influencing the economic value of counseling were examined. The
results obtained from a sample of 214 participants were as follows. The economic value of
counseling services estimated from CVM ($ 35.2 per session) was lower than that of the
QALY ($ 142 per session) and the significant factors on the economic value of counseling
differ according to the two estimation methods. Implications for counseling services provision
will be discussed.
447
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Category: Other
Psychophysiological Correlates of Reality: Responses during Vital and Virtual
Interactions
Birgit U. Stetina 1 , Oswald D. Kothgassner 2
1
2
Psychology, Webster University
Email: Birgit U. Stetina
Country: [email protected].
Introduction: In virtual reality the human operator is part of the virtual world in which several
simulations can be synthesized (e.g. Riva, 2005). The presented research addresses
differences between living and virtual presence using the basic relationship between humans
and dogs and their impact on human psychophysiology. Methodology: 110 participants (mean
age 27.5 years) were exposed to virtual simulations of real-life dogs (using Head-MountedDisplays) or virtual dog-avatars; or were randomly assigned to a control trial.
Psychophysiological parameters included skin conductance level (SCL) and heart rate
variability (HRV) as indicators for emotional well-being. Results: Statistical analyses using
ANOVA showed no differences between the real-life dogs and the virtual avatar, but results
indicate better HRV RMSSD (F(2,108)=3.661; p=.024) and SCL (F(2,108)=2.420; p=.032)
responses for both experimental groups. Discussion: The impact of interaction using VRtechnology on relevant emotional skills and on human well-being compared to real-living
dogs will be discussed.
448
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Category: Other
Psychology as a Profession in Portugal: Evolution During The Last Two Decades
Vitor Coelho 1 , Patrícia Brás 1 , Edite Queiroz 1 , Liliana Pereira 1
1
Department for Professional Issues, Order of Portuguese Psychologists
Country: Portugal
The aim of this study is to describe the evolution of psychology as a profession in Portugal
during the last two decades. In Portugal, Psychology is in a process of rapid growth, with
more than two thirds of the psychologists having finished their studies in the last 10 years.
This creates a set of issues in career development such as excess of interns and volunteers
available, underemployment, and a strong competition for work placements. For this study we
analysed the statements provided by 17000 psychologists when entering the national
professional association. The results show that most psychologists practice clinical
psychology, followed by educational psychology. However, steady employment is more
common among psychology working in the educational system. A main cause for concern
among psychologists who practice clinical psychology is voluntary work. Also, around 20%
of the respondents consider quitting psychology and switching to a different area of
employment.
449
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Category: Other
Differences On Communication Patterns, Sexual Satisfaction and Relationship
Satisfaction Among Married Individuals With and Without Children and Cohabiting
Individuals
Elçin Sakmar 1 , Hürol Fişiloğlu 2
1
Clinical Psychology, METU
Psychology, METU
Country: Turkey
2
The major aim of the present study has been to investigate whether differences among
different relationship status, such as married individuals with/without children and
cohabitants, existed for communication patterns, sexual and relationship satisfaction. In order
to evaluate these, the Communication Pattern Questionnaire(CPQ), the Golombok-Rust
Sexual Satisfaction Inventory(GRISS), the Dyadic Adjustment Scale(DAS), and
Demographic Information Form were administered to 74 married individuals with children,
68 married individuals without children, and 66 cohabitants. To examine relationship statuses
differences on communication patterns, sexual and relationship satisfaction, ANOVA was
performed. The results showed that relationship statuses do not differ on communication
patterns, sexual and relationship satisfaction. Results are discussed with reference to related
literature together with implications and the limitations of the study. *Part of ―The Predictive
Role of Communication on Relationship Satisfaction in Married Individuals with and without
Children and in Cohabiting Individuals: The Moderating Role of Sexual Satisfaction‖ master
thesis conducted in METU.
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Category: Personality and Individual Differences
İs it a Man‟s World? Looking for a possible Gender Gap in the World of Silver Surfers.
Anna Felnhofer 1 , Oswald Kothgassner 1 , Birgit Stetina 1 , Ilse Kryspin-Exner 1
1
Faculty of Psychology, Institute of Clinical, Biological and Differential Psychology
Country: Austria
Reviewing the literature on internet use in relation to loneliness and social inclusion reveals a
considerable lack of studies pertaining to gender differences in elderly (Huang,2010). As
differences between males and females are reported in younger samples (Caplan,2007) they
promise to hold true also for elder generations. The present study aimed at exploring a
possible gender gap in a sample of N=148 older adults, between 42–83 years of age. Results
indicate significant differences regarding loneliness, F(1,140)=14.74; p<0.001, and social
inclusion, F(1,140)=4.99; p=0.027, concerning the effect of gender with age as a covariate.
These result support the hypothesis of better social inclusion online for men and stronger
loneliness in women. Future research on the relationship between internet use and loneliness
and social inclusion should regard gender as an influencing variable and thus, account for a
better understanding of the gender specific needs of the growing population of ―silver
surfers‖.
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Ssst! Secrets, Psychology and Well-Being: Overview Of A New Field Of Research.
Andreas Wismeijer 1
1
Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University
Country: N etherlands
Secrets have fascinated people for many centuries, and have inspired countless poets, writers
and artists. However, the social sciences have long overlooked secrecy as an important topic
of research, in part because it appeared to be impossible to study a phenomenon one does not
talk about. So how must we, as individuals and clinicians or scholars, deal with secrecy? In
this presentation I will give an overview of the historical and contemporary research on
secrecy, in an attempt to introduce the field of secrecy research. The presentation will center
around the assumptions that the tendency to keep secrets 1) appears to be a direct
consequence of the core of human nature, 2) is directly related to personality psychological
concepts, while 3) simultaneously it is associated with negative consequences for
psychological, social and even physical well-being, but not always and not for everybody.
452
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The Interface of Personality Traits and Conceptual Metaphors
Reza Khany 1 , Mahmood Qarachollou 1
1
English Department, Ilam University
Country: Iran
Abstract In the fields of cognitive psychology, cognitive styles and personality traits (PTs), on
one hand, and conceptual metaphors (CMs) as cognitive schemas on the other hand have
undergone a growing body of research . However, few if any steps have been taken to unravel
the way they are related.Using a mixed-method survey analysis design, the present study
aimed at investigating the probable relationship between PTs and CMs. A total of 74
participants (m = 28, f = 46) were administered Witkin et al‘s (1971) Group Embedded
Figures Test (GEFT), Eysenck personality Questionnaire-Revised Short Scale (EPQ-R), and a
Conceptual Metaphor Elicitation Prompt (CMEP) based on the principles of Grounded
Theory (GT) . The results of the study indicated no significant relationship between the PTs in
the GEFT and EPQ-R. However, PTs were found to correspond with certain CMs.
453
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An Investigation of the Relationships Between Self-Compassion and Self-Handicapping
Ahmet Akın 1
1
Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Sakarya University
Country: Turkey
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between self-compassion and selfhandicapping. Participants were 408 university students. In this study, the Self-compassion
Scale and the Self-handicapping Scale were used. Results demonstrated that self-kindness,
common humanity, and mindfulness factors of self-compassion were found negatively and
self-judgment, isolation, and over-identification factors of self-compassion were found
positively related to self-handicapping. Results were discussed in the light of the related
literature.
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The Contributions of Adult Attachment and Working Memory to Schizotypy
Karen Goodall 1 , Steven Darling 1 , Myles Jay 2 , Hutt Ailidh 1
1
2
Psychology, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Psychology, University of Edinburgh
Schizotypy comprises a suite of personality traits that are similar to symptoms of
schizophrenia but often in a diminished form. Cognitive and interpersonal deficits are a
known feature of schizotypy hence this study investigated the role of attachment and memory
in relation to levels of schizoptypy in a normal population. Working memory deficits have
been demonstrated in individuals with schizotypal personality disorder. This study used a
cross-sectional within-subjects design to examine the interrelationship between attachment,
schizotypy and memory. 100 participants (age range 19-54) completed the Experiences in
Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) Questionnaire (Fraley, Waller & Brennan, 2000), the
Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire (SPQ-A) (Raine,1991) and a battery of memory tasks,
measuring visuo-spatial and verbal working memory. Standard multiple regression found that
avoidant attachment and visuo-spatial working memory to be independent predictors of
schizotypy. Implications of the study for cognitive and interpersonal functioning in
schizotypy will be discussed.
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The Role of Adult Attachment Style and Emotion Regulation in Predicting Mindfulness
in Non-Meditators
Anna Trejnowska 1 , Karen Goodall 1
1
Psychology, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
Mindfulness is a construct defined as paying attention to events in the present moment in an
open and non-judgemental way. Although interventions can increase levels of mindfulness,
individual differences in naturally occurring mindfulness have been demonstrated. The aim of
this study was to explore the role of adult attachment style and emotion regulation as
predictors of dispositional mindfulness in a non-meditating sample. A total of 199 participants
completed the Five Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire, the Experiences in Close Relationships
Scale-Revised and the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale on an online basis. Multiple
linear regression revealed that 56 per cent of the variance in scores of mindfulness could be
explained by attachment related anxiety and facets of emotion regulation. The results
suggested a developmental factor in dispositional mindfulness and showed a strong
association of mindfulness with the ability to clearly recognize emotions. Implications of the
study will be discussed.
456
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The Entrepreneurial Individual: A New Framework and Construct for
Entrepreneurship Research and Practice
Gorkan Ahmetoglu 1
1
Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London
This study reviews the current controversies in psychological research and theory in the
context of entrepreneurship. It demonstrates why despite decades of research in the field a lot
still remains to be uncovered and understood in regards to the psychological underpinnings of
entrepreneurship. An alternative framework for entrepreneurship research and practice is
offered, and a psychometric measure of entrepreneurial tendencies and abilities (META) is
developed and validated. The purpose of the measure is to distinguish between more and less
entrepreneurial individuals. The empirical results of the study show that the META has
adequate psychometric properties and a theoretically meaningful relationship with established
personality traits. Importantly, the META predicts relevant and important outcomes such as
participant income over and above several established personality, ability, and creativity
measures, as well as relevant demographic variables. The implication of the new framework
for entrepreneurship research and the practical usefulness of the META are discussed.
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A Trait Complex Approach to Studying Individual Differences and STEM Vocational
Criteria
Yonca Toker 1 , Phillip Ackerman 1
1
School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology
Country: Turkey
The trait complex approach (Ackerman & Heggestad, 1997) focuses on the individual
holistically by taking account the commonality among trait measures (e.g., abilities,
personality traits, vocational preference-themes). This study‘s purpose was to investigate the
science/math trait complex in relation to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)related vocational criteria. Data were collected concurrently from 146 students enrolled at a
southeast college in the US. The trait complex composite scores (including personality traits,
direction- and level-of-vocational interests, self-concept, and abilities), had moderate
associations (r range = .35 to .50) with STEM-related criteria; STEM-achievement, STEMmembership, and STEM-persistence intentions. The non-ability individual differences
measure provided 3% to 19% incremental variance accounted in academic criteria, beyond
ability predictors. Results supported the contributing role of non-ability factors, and provide
further validation to the views of Snow (1987), Ackerman (1997), and Lubinski (2000), who
suggested going beyond domain-constrained explorations in investigating how dispositions
relate to educational outcomes.
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Ironic Effects Of Anger Inhibition In Impression Formation
Marina Fiori 1 , John Antonakis 2
1
2
Faculty of social and political sciences, Institute of Psychology
Organizational Behavior, HEC Lausanne
This research analyzed the impact of activation and inhibition in predicting impression
formation under the subtle influence of anger. Anger was experimentally induced and its
effects when forming impressions of an ambiguous target analyzed. Activation and inhibition
of anger-related information were measured using reaction time to a word-nonword judgment
task preceded by 2 visual primes in which an emotional face was to be attended to and the
other ignored. The word was related to the attended or unattended prime, or unrelated to both.
High activation individuals overall rated the target more negatively. High inhibition
individuals showed an interesting result: They were good at inhibiting distracting angerrelated information when instructed to do so; yet, when performing a subsequent impression
formation task requiring to manage anger to avoid its affect on evaluation of the target, they
overreacted to it. This impaired their performance. Results are explained in light of ironic
process theory
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Acquisitive Versus Protective Self-Presentation in Dark Personalities: Examining
Relationships Among the Dark Triad and Self-Monitoring
John Rauthmann 1
1
Department of Psychology, Psychology
Country: Austria
The (sub-clinical) Dark Triad traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy) are
associated with exploitative interpersonal manipulation which requires skills in navigating
smoothly through social situations. A prerequisite for this are two competencies associated
with ―social intelligence‖ (Thorndike, 1920), integrated in the concept of self-monitoring
(e.g., Wolfe, Lennox, & Cutler, 1986): perceptual sensitivity and behavioral plasticity. Thus,
positive relationships between the Dark Triad traits and self-monitoring (acquisitive:
perceptiveness, impression management; protective: protective variability, protective social
referencing) were hypothesized. Associations were examined in an online-study (N = 408)
with (canonical) correlations and factor analyses. Results indicated that narcissism and
psychopathy were related especially to acquisitive, and Machiavellianism to protective selfmonitoring, which supports the view that the three Dark Triad traits represent distinct trait
domains. Despite sex-dependent mean differences, the general pattern of results did not vary
between women and men. Findings are discussed regarding self-presentation, authenticity,
self-congruency, and (behavioral) consistency in Dark Triad traits.
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The Relationship between Extraversion, Neuroticism and Cognitive Failures: The
Assessment of Metacognition as a Mediator
Mahnaz Shahgholian 1 , Parviz Azadfallah 1 , Ali Fathi-Ashtiani 2
1
2
Psychology, Tarbiat Modares University
Psychology, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences
Country: Iran
Introduction: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between
extraversion and neuroticism personality dimensions and cognitive failures and the role of
metacognition as a mediator variable in this relationship. Method: 200 female students of
Tarbiat Modares University completed Revised Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ-R),
Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ) and Metacognition Questionnaire (MCQ-30). The
data were analyzed using multiple regression. Results: The results indicated that components
of metacognition in positive beliefs about worry, negative beliefs about uncontrollability and
danger, cognitive confidence and negative beliefs about not controlling thoughts were a
mediator between neuroticism and cognitive failures partly. Also there was a significant
independent correlation between neuroticism and cognitive failures. Conclusion: The findings
of study supported metacognition and some of its components mediated in relationship
between neuroticism and cognitive failures.
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The Relationship between Skillfulness and Risk-Taking Behavior: Does It Depend on
Self-Efficacy Believes?
Victor Rubio 1 , Jose Manuel Hernandez 1 , Maria Oliva Marquez 1 , Ivan Sanchez 1 , David
Aguado 2
1
2
Biological & Health Dpt., University Autonoma of Madrid
Social Psychology & Methodology, University Autonoma of Madrid
Country: Spain
Individual differences in risk propensity shows an important controversy regarding whether
individuals‘ skillfulness might influence the risk-taking behavior they exhibit when facing a
situation in which a sort of ability should be brought it to play. This paper attempts to test this
relationship and whether it would be mediated by self-efficacy believes. For that, individuals
face a task consisting of setting on a digital watch the hour displayed on a just only the hourhand analog one. Individuals are randomly assigned to one of three groups: veridical feedback
concerning their performance, bogus feedback (mistakes are maximized), and bogus feedback
(minimizing errors). After a set of trials, feedback is no longer given and performance is
computed. Afterwards, a new set of trials should be faced but time set cannot be
overestimated otherwise a penalty applies. Relationship between skillfulness, self-efficacy
believes and risk-taking behavior is analyzed. Implications of the results are discussed.
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Mediation Effect of Demographic Variable on the Relationship between Self Regulation
and Marital Satisfaction in Couples
Parvin Mansuri 1 , Mohamadreza Khodabakhsh 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Tehran
Country: Iran
The aim of study is to investigate Mediation effect of Demographic variable on the
relationship between self regulation and marital satisfaction in couples. 270 couples (115
males, 145 females, 10 unknown) were included in this study. All participants were asked to
complete the behavioral self-regulation for effective relationship scale (BSRERS; Wilson et
al., 2005) and dyadic adjustment scale (DAS; Spanier.,1989).The data of the study were
analyzed using the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient,and structural equation
modeling(SEM).The findings of the study indicated that the initial hypothetical model had a
good fit with the observed data .The results showed that Self regulation had a significant
positive correlation with marital satisfaction. Structural equation modeling analysis indicated
that Self regulation indirectly affects marital satisfaction via Demographic variable. This
Knowledge about the relationship between self-regulation, Demographic variable and marital
satisfaction could help couples towards developing healthier relationships families resulting in
positive social change.
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Rumination and Self-Reflection as Moderators of the Relationship between SelfCompassion and Anxiety
Ghazale Samaie 1 , Hojjat A. Farahani 2
1
2
Clinical Psychology, Alzahra University
Psychology, Tehran University
Country: Iran
Objective: The present study aimed to examine the relationship between self-compassion and
anxiety and also to investigate the role of rumination and self-reflection as moderators of this
relationship. Methods: A sample of 275 undergraduate students completed a set of
questionnaires including measures of self-compassion (SCS), anxiety (DASS) and rumination
and self-reflection (RRQ). Results: Using a correlational design, the study found that selfcompassion had a significant negative association with anxiety (p = 0.001, r = 0.41).
Moderated multiple regression analysis indicated that rumination significantly moderated the
link between self-compassion and anxiety (∆R2 = 0.034, p = 0.001) and also self-reflection
significantly moderated this relationship (∆R2 =0.072, p = 0.001). Conclusion: The present
findings suggest that high levels of rumination function to amplify the link between selfcompassion and anxiety. Furthermore high levels of self-reflection function to attenuate the
relationship between them.
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Associations Among Temperament, Delay of Gratification and Disruptive Behaviours in
a Sample of Preschoolers.
Özgen Yalçın 1 , Ebru Helin Yaban 2
1
2
Social Psychology, Social Sciences
Developmental Psychology, Social Sciences
Country: Turkey
Using a Turkish sample of 5-6 ages, this study examined the association of temperament with
disruptive behaviours directly and with the mediation of delay of gratification. For this
purpose, 120 preschoolers –selected from preschools in Ankara- were observed in two
independent experimental tasks. In the first experiment, children‘s delay of gratification
abilities measured by using a variation of marshmallow experiment (as explained in Mischel
et al, 1989). One month later, a second experiment conducted for examining the same
children‘s disruptive behaviour with a snap-shot game, as used in Hughes et al, 2002.
Additionally, children‘s temperament measures were taken from their mother‘s reports
collected through The Short Temperament Scale for Children (Prior et al., 1989). The results
discussed within the framework of relevant literature.
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Narcissism, Self-Esteem, and Aggression
Arzu Aydin 1 , Arzu Araz 1 , Serap Arslan-Akfirat 1 , Serap Akgün 1
1
Psychology, Mersin University
Country: Turkey
This study aims to investigate the predictors of aggression. The literature indicates aggresive
behaviors relate to any situations that threatened self esteem or unstability of self esteem
rather than low or high trait self esteem (Baumeister et al., 1996); and narcissistic individuals
show violance especially when they provoked (Bushman et al., 1998). Based on these
findings, we hypothesized aggresion would be predicted by the interaction between threatened
self esteem and narcissism. That is, if people with high narcissism feel any threat to their self
esteem, they tend to be more aggresive. In a sample of 170 students from Mersin University,
aggression tendencies, stability of self esteem, threatened self esteem, narcissism, and some
emotional states were measured. The preliminary analysis, in contrast to our expectations,
indicated no significant interaction effects of narcissism and threatened self esteem on
aggression. Rather, aggression was predicted by narcissism and emotional states of
uneaseness.
466
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Pregnancy Worries and Neuroticism. Effects in Nauseas, Pain and Psychological
Symptomatology
Lilian Velasco 1 , Cecilia Peñacoba 1 , Javier Carmona 2 , Dolores Marin 2
1
2
Psychology, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Nursing, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Country: Spain
The aim of this article is to study the relationships among neuroticism, pregnancy worries and
health in pregnant women. Two hundred and seventy seven women in their first semester of
pregnancy volunteered for the study. Neuroticism was measured using the NEO-FFI,
pregnancy worries were assessed by the Cambridge Worry Scale, psychological
symthomatology were evaluated by the SCL-90-R, and nausea and vomits using the Nausea
and Vomiting in Pregnancy Instrument. The presence of pain was checked by an analogical
visual scale. Direct effects of pregnancy worries and neuroticism were found over all the
dimensions of the SCL-90. Furthermore, neuroticism has significant effects on pain score and
nauseas. Pregnancy worries have a mediator effect between neuroticism and all the SCL-90
dimensions except for somatisation.
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The Evaluation of Individual Differences Observed in Emotional Life and Regulation
Multidimensionally
Kader Deniz Sarlak 1
1
Health Sciences Faculty, Mugla Unıversıty
Country: Turkey
In this work, it is aimed to associate 5 personality traits that we measured with NEO (5
Factors Personality Inventory) with different emotional processes (emotional life, positive or
negative emotions, emotional regulation, emotional presentation rules). Most of the scales
were the ones developed in Western countries and in Turkey context, their validity and
reliableness were made by Sarlak (2009). In the first application, the students were applied a 5
Factors Personality Model Inventory features; and after 2 weeks, scales of general emotional
life (scale of emotional regulation, scale of emotional expression), scales of emotion kinds
(Derogatis hearing balance scale, positive and negative hearing scale). One week later, scales
of emotion kinds were applied again. Every other week, scales of emotion kinds were
repeated 7 times in total 160 people. A positive relationship was observed between the
extroversion dimension of five factors personality model(r= .67, p < 0.01)
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The Examination of the Personality Characteristics of Theater Players in the
Framework of Five Factor Model and Construction of their Professional Profiles
Arkun Tatar 1 , Hasan Şahintürk 2 , Gaye Saltukoğlu 3 , Simon Telvi 2
1
Psychology, Beykent University
Conservatoire, Haliç University
3
Psychology, Haliç University
2
Country: Turkey
The purpose of this study was to examine the personality features of the subjects studying
drama and professional players within the framework of The Five Factor Model and to
construct their personality profiles as a professional group by comparing with the normative
sample of the inventory. The subjects were 244 players who completed 5FKE. Although the
overall results showed that there were no differences between the student and the professional
group on the factors of the inventory, there were some differences on the sub-dimensions of
the inventory. The comparison of the results of the subjects with the normative groups
showed that the student group possessed the features of activity, assertiveness, altruism,
compliance with the rules, excitement seeking and analytic thinking 70% more than the
student normative sample. The professional group possessed the features of activity, altruism,
analytic thinking, and openness to newness more than the adult normative sample.
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Role of the Big Five Personality Traits in Predicting College Students' Achievement
Motivation
Hoseein Zare 1 , Rajabali Mohammadzadeh Edmollaii 2
1
2
Psychology, Payam Noor University
Psychology, Payam Noor University of Mazandaran, Bandpey
Country: Iran
The purpose of this research was to examine the role of personality traits in predicting college
students' achievement motivation. In this study, 350 students were selected by multi-stage
random sampling method. Subjects completed two scales: NEO Five Factor Inventory and the
achievement motivation Humans questionnaire (AMQ). Data were analyzed using Pearson
correlation coefficient and regression statistical methods. Results showed that between
personality traits of extraversion, openness to experience, conscientiousness and
agreeableness had positive and significant relationship with achievement motivation and but
neuroticism personality trait had negative and significant relationship with achievement
motivation. In addition, multiple regression analysis results also showed that between
personality characteristics and achievement motivation there are multiple correlation.
Moreover, Regression analysis showed that conscientiousness personality trait being the best
predictor of positive achievement motivation and neuroticism personality trait is negative
predictive of achievement motivation.
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The Relationship Between Internet Dependency with Sensation Seeking and Five Big
Factors of Personality in University Students
Soudeh Rahmani 1 , Masoud Gholamali Lavasani 1
1
Educational Psychology, University Of Tehran
Country: Iran
The purpose of present study was to predict internet dependency by sensation seeking, five
big factors of personality and gender. For this reason the sample of 179 bachelor students
(109 girls and 70 boys) were selected from various faculties of Tehran University (98 human
science students, 41 technical students, 17 science students and 23 art students) using cluster
sampling. The instruments consisted of the Internet Addiction Test (IAT, Young, 1998),
Sensation Seeking Scale form V (Zuckerman, 1978) and the NEO-PI-R Questionnaire
(McCrae and Costa, 1992). Results indicated positive significant relation between internet
dependency and overall sensation seeking and sub scales of disinhibition and boredom
susceptibility and negative significant relation (P<0/05) with agreeableness and
conscientiousness. Simultaneous Regression analysis, with the presence of all predictor
variables (sensation seeking and its four sub scales, five big factors of personality and gender)
indicated 24 percent of changes in internet dependency.
471
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Dynamic Optimism as a Key Factor to Define the Successful Technological
Entrepreneur
Jorge López Puga 1
1
Ciencias Humanas y Sociales, Universidad de Almería
Country: Spain
Optimism has been classically considered as a key trait in the entrepreneurship research field.
Although the concept of ―economical optimism‖ was introduced nearly three decades ago, it
has recently been reported that the optimism studied in connection with entrepreneurs is quite
similar to what is called ―dispositional optimism‖. We studied comparative and dispositional
optimism in a sample of university professors (n = 154) classified as technological and nontechnological entrepreneurs and we did not find a clear pattern relating their profile and
optimism. Given that optimism has been considered as a positive and negative characteristic
in entrepreneurs we propose a theoretical model considering optimism as a dynamical trait
instead of a dispositional construct. Thus, entrepreneurs should be optimistic in order to cope
with adversities in business creation and management but, at the same time, they should brace
for the worst when environmental feedback signals undesirable contingencies to avoid nonadaptive emotional reactions.
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Self-Assessment of Work-Related Competencies: Does Their Structural Pattern Reflect
the Big Five?
Dorothea Klinck 1
1
Research and Development Section of the Psychological Service, Federal Employment
Agency
Country: Germany
The German Federal Employment Service utilizes a competency model based on assessments
on the practical relevance of different work-related competencies in the recruiting process. To
support career counselling of adults the Psychological Service developed a questionnaire
which measures various work-related competencies by using behaviour-oriented statements
from the domain of work life. About 6500 adults with work experience completed the 145item questionnaire. Based on psychometric item analyses 101 items covering 11
distinguishable competencies were selected for the final version. The Cronbach´s alphas are
good or at least satisfactory. Results from confirmatory factor analysis show that although the
scales were constructed to reflect the pragmatic competency model, the scales group – on a
higher level - according to a section of the Big-Five-Model. Furthermore interindividual
differences´ effects (age, sex, educational level, duration of unemployment) will be reported.
Especially the effect of duration of unemployment on self-assessed work-related
competencies will be discussed.
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A comparative Study on Self-Esteem in Infertile Couples and Adoptive Couples
Vajiheh Gharaei 1 , Mozhdeh Mohammadzadeh Khordoo 2 , Tahereh Alavi 3
1
Psychology, Pyamenoor University
Psychology, Azad University
3
Psychology, Ferdowsi University
Country: Iran
2
Objective: Infertility can be a developmental life crisis and may be experienced as a
narcissistic trauma, which depends upon individuals‘ character. This study aims to compare
self-esteem in infertile couples and adoptive couples. Methods: The sample group was
composed of 60 couples, who were randomly allocated into two groups (30 infertile couples
and 30 adoptive couples) from two different settings. In this study Cooper Smith Self-esteem
questionnaire was used. The data analyzed through independent t-test using SPSS. Results:
The results revealed that there was a significant difference (α=0/05) between two groups. The
average self-esteem scores was significantly high in adoptive couples (P<0/05). Conclusion:
While adoption is a reasonable solution for some infertile couples, it is not the best solution
for all infertile couples, as it depends on couples‘ personality. It could be concluded that
higher self-esteem, as a personality feature, could increaser the chance of adoptive behaviour.
474
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Evaluation of Personality Traits in Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and
Normal People
Fakhrossadat Ghoreyshi Rad 1 , Vahideh Poormohamad 1
1
Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Azarbaijan University of Tarbiat
Moallem
Country: Iran
Objectives: Present study aimed to compare personality traits between patients with
obsessive-compulsive disorder and normal people. Method: The sample consisted of thirty
patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and thirty nonclinical people, selected by an
available sampling. As the instruments, the revised NEO personality inventory (NEO-FFI)
and Maudsley obsess ional compulsive inventory (MOCI) were used. T-test and chi-square
were applied to analyze the groups‘ mean and group ratio, respectively. Results: The results
showed that, there is a significant difference in five factors of personality between obsessivecompulsive disorder patients and normal people. Patient with OCD, got higher scores in
neuroticism, and lower scores in extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness
in comparison with normal people. Conclusion: It was found that, the patients with obsessivecompulsive disorder are more vulnerable and hostility than the normal people. Also, they are
more ready to be effected by depression disorder. Keywords: personality traits, obsessivecompulsive, depression disorder
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4Elements Personality Inventory: Relationship between Dominant Element and
Professional Occupation
Dana Fajmonova 1 , Radvan Bahbouh 1 , Eva Rozehnalova 1 , Matej Hochel 1
1
Psychology, Qed Group
Recent studies have shown significant relationship between personality traits and professional
occupation. This study seeks to demonstrate this relationship on four factor personality
inventory - 4Elements (water, fire, earth, air). The tool was standardized on Czech, Spanish
and American population. The inventory has demonstrated good psychometric properties
(Cronbach α from .78 to .86; Guttmann‘s split-half from .78 to .85). At the same time it is
based on easy to understand concept even for general (non-professional) public. The purpose
of the study was to verify hypotheses about specific relationships between dominant element
in personality and professional occupation. 748 people participated in the study and T-test
was used for hypotheses testing. Results confirmed e.g. that managers score significantly
higher than general population in fire dimension (t=-6,48; df=748; p<0,001), people working
in human resources in water dimension (t=-3,2; df=748; p<0,01). Occupational areas such as
IT, finance, sales and marketing were further explored.
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The Development of a Personality Trait Inventory For An Air Force Academy
Nursel Telman 1 , Pınar Ünsal 1 , Sevtap Cinan 1 , İlknur Özalp Türetgen 1
1
Country: Turkey
This research aimed to develop a personality inventory to be used in the selection of
candidates applying for the Turkish Air Force Academy. For this aim, firstly, semi-structured
interviews were conducted with 90 Turkish Air Force pilots. In a following focus group study,
important pilot personality traits were identified and described. Each of these identified traits
was thought to be related to one of the five personality dimensions proposed by the Big five
personality model. In order to produce items, specific life situations in which these
personality traits can be exhibited were identified using various techniques. The number and
the content of the items have taken its final form after collecting data in four consecutive
studies. The final version of the inventory tested on 742 candidates, shows good construct
validity and the factors (extraversion, neuroticism, conscientiousness, agreeableness,
openness) have sufficient level of internal consistency.
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Investigation and Analysis Attachment Style and Empathy Among Nursing Student and
Non-nursing
Mohamadreza Khodabakhsh 1 , Parvin Mansuri 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Tehran
Country: Iran
Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between attachment style and
empathy among nursing Students and normal person. 190 university students (78 nursing
Student and 112non- nursing Student) were included in this study. All participants were asked
to complete the Attachment style Questionnaire (ASQ; Feeney et al.,1994 ) and interpersonal
reactivity index (IRI; Davis, 1980).Data analysis was done using Pearson product-moment
correlation coefficient and t-test and the results showed that between attachment style and
empathy in among nursing Student and normal person had a positive and significant
correlation. Data analysis was done using t-test showed between attachment style in nursing
Student and normal person had not significant correlation but between nursing Student and
normal person in empathy had a significant correlation. Understanding attachment style can
as effectiveness variable on empathy play role important in healing environment.
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Coping Strategies in Mexican Freshmen.
Jesùs Rafael Osorno Munguia 1 , Herminia Beatriz Segura Celis Ochoa 1 , Alma Gloria
Vallejo Casarìn 1 , Rosa Marìa Rojas Rivera 2 , Jaqueline Herrera Villa 3 , Raùl Alejandro
Loya Gòmez 1
1
Psicologìa, Universidad Veracruzana
Trabajo Social, Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa
3
Instituto de Investigacioes en Educaciòn, Universidad Veracruzana
2
Country: Mexico
The use of avoidance coping strategies by adolescents are related to problems and
psychopathology, this was interest to clinicians and researchers. Our goal was to identify
coping strategies of freshmen. 337 Health Sciences students were assessed at a public
university in Poza Rica. We used the Coping Response Inventory (Moos, 1993) adapted to
Mexico. We calculated the reliability and factor structure of the inventory, levels were
identified by sex and strategies were compared using t test. The reliability and validity of the
instrument were satisfactory, the levels of the strategies were higher in women found
significant differences in Emotional Discharge and Search Guide. We discussed the factorial
structure, similar to other studies and on the approach and avoidance strategies employed by
women.
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Psyhometric Properties of Personality Adjectives Inventory
H. Ulas Ozcan 1
1
Organizational Behaviour, Marmara University
Country: Turkey
This study aims to outline psychometric properties of a new personality inventory called as
Personality Adjectives Inventory. About 2000 adjectives which describe personality were
identified from Turkish dictionary. After elimination of synonym adjectives and
miscellaneous ones, the remaining 500 adjectives distributed group of people whore are
employees and students in Istanbul Turkey. Total 1500 people (%55 was male, %45 was
female) responded to survey. The mean age of participants was 30,8 year old (SD=7,6). The
result of first order factor analysis revealed that there are 20 dimensions of personality. These
dimensions loaded under 5 main factors of personality in second order factor analysis. These
factors were Extroversion, Emotional Consistency, Responsibility, Compatibility, Openmindedness. The internal consistencies of each scale ranged from .60 to .92. Two months
delayed test-retest reliability ranged from .78-.95. This results showed that Personality
Adjectives has good psychometric properties. Further properties of the inventory was
discussed.
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Temperament in Adulthood – Assessing the Structure of the German Adult
Temperament Questionnaire (ATQ)
Sascha Hein 1 , Mandy Grumm 1
1
Educational Science, IDeA-Center
Country: Germany
Temperament is a crucial factor in the development of personality and social adjustment from
early infancy to adulthood. Rothbart and her colleagues developed questionnaires to assess
various aspects of temperament. Unfortunately, these measures are rarely available in German
language and their structure has seldom been explored by means of both, exploratory and
confirmatory factor analyses. The main goal of the present study was to replicate the factor
structure of the short form of the ATQ in a German speaking sample. A second goal was to
explore correlations with a personality measure, as temperament is argued to show similarities
with the five-factor model of personality. Results indicated that the scales were moderately
correlated and showed a consistent pattern of correlations with the five factors of personality.
The initial support for the reliability and validity of the German ATQ as a measure of
temperament in adulthood will be discussed.
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State-Trait Distinction in Depression and its Relationship with the MMPI
Serap Özer 1 , Gökçe Ergün 1
1
Psychology, Doğuş University
Email: Serap Özer
Country: [email protected]
The literature on the measurement of depression emphasizes the state-trait distinction.The
purpose of the present study was to investigate the state-trait dimensions of depression by
taking MMPI as a criterion.Among the 79 students seen at a university clinic anxiety and
hopelessness were most frequently reported as presenting problems.The participants were
administered the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI),State-Trait-Depression and
MMPI.Correlational analyses were conducted between the scores of these measures.The
results indicated that while the measures were correlated to many of the sub-scales of
MMPI,this effect was due to the general effect of anxiety.When the effect for anxiety was
partialled out,Trait-Depression still correlated with MMPI-Depression, while its relation with
other MMPI sub-scales disappeared.The correlations of BDI and State-Depression with
MMPI sub-scales were maintained.The results confirmed the significance of state-trait
distinction in the measurement of depression and the importance of anxiety as a moderator
variable.Furthermore,while Trait-Depression measures dysthimic, BDI evaluates state
depression.
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The Reliability and Validity Study of The Early Relational Themes Test: A Protocol to
Assess Attachment Representations
Zeynep Tuzun 1 , Gonca Soygut 2 , Sait Uluc 2 , Manolya Calisir 2 , Sevginar Vatan 2 , Zehra
Cakir 2
1
1)Adolescent, Psychotherapy Researches Laboratory, Hacettepe University
Psychology, Psychotherapy Researches Laboratory, Hacettepe University
University
Country: Turkey
2
According to attachment theory, early attachment experiences serve as a starting point for
constructing attachment representations. In recent years, there are many assessment tools to
measure adult attachment representations; and script-prompting projective tests are widely
used besides the objective tests. Aim of this study, granted by TUBITAK 104K082, was to
develop the Early Relational Themes Test (E.R.T.T.), a projective – based assessment method
aiming to evaluate the attachment dimensions. Five cards of The Thematic Apperception Test
and two originally developed cards were utilized as a tool to gather attachment stories. The
E.R.T.T. was compared to widely used objective attachment tests, and results indicated
significant relationships between the E.R.T.T. And the objective tests. Furthermore, it
pinpoints clinical (N=22) samples‘ features. In the presentation, the development phases of
the test including determination of the cards, evaluation questions for coding attachment
dimensions, and coding procedures will be reported via case examples.
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A Psycho-lexical Approach to the Structure of Romanian Population Values
Romeo Zeno Cretu 1 , Sylvia Burcas 2
1
2
Psychology, University of Bucharest
CRMD, University of Bucharest
Country: Romania
Objectives: 1.to obtain a factorial structure of values for Romanian population using a
psycho-lexical approach; 2.to make a cross-cultural comparison with other psycho-lexical
taxonomies of values. Method: 919 value descriptor terms have been extracted from the
official lexicon of the Romanian language. Only 201 values pertaining to the 4th quartile of
the resulted distribution were retained. A representative sample of urban population of
Romania was investigated (N = 3505persons). Participants filled in the 201 values inventory,
indicating how important each value is for them at present. Results: Using Principal
Component Analysis 24 value factors were extracted explaining 60.08% of the total variance.
The following factors were fully interpretable: 1.Spirituality and religiosity 2.Status and
prosperity 3. Compassion/Sensitivity 4.Fairness 5.Adventure 6.Education 7.Organization 8.
Existential comfort 9.Self-determination and social expression 10. Psychological well-being
11.Professionalism 12.Tradition, 13.Aesthetics 14.Personal style 15.Family and intimate
relationships 16.Leadership 17. Equality.
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The Reliability and Validity Study of The Secure Base Script Test: A Protocol to Assess
Attachment Representations
Sait Uluç 1 , Manolya Çalışır 1 , Gonca Soygüt 1 , Zeynep Tüzün 1 , Zehra Çakır 1 , Sevginar
Vatan 1
1
Psychology, Social Sciences
Country: Turkey
According to attachment theory, the early attachment experiences serve as a starting point for
constructing attachment representations. In recent years, there are many assessment tools to
measure adult attachment representations; and script-prompting projective tests are widely
used besides the objective tests. The Secure Base Scripts Test (SBST) is a narrative technique
for prompting attachment related stories in adults. The aim of this study, granted by
TUBITAK 104K082, was to develop the SBST and to examine the psychometric properties.
Reliability and validity of the scale were evaluated on normal and clinical samples. Results
point out that SBST has acceptable levels of interjudgement reliability and validity. The test
also has significant correlations with expansively used objective attachment scales.
Furthermore, it discriminates clinical (N=32) and normal samples (N= 23). In this
presentation, the development process and psychometric properties of the instrument will be
reported in the context of attachment dimensions.
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Spherical Cube Structure of Personality Lexicon
Arcady Putilov 1
1
Biophysics, Research Institute for Molecular Biology and Biophysics
Country: Russia
The major prediction of the spherical cube model is that any individual trait variable can be
mapped on the surface of the spherical cube structure. Another important prediction is that the
cube inscribed in the sphere visualizes six largest factors yielded by the factor analysis as the
six pairs of edges opposing one another on the surface of the spherical cube. The predictions
of the model were tested by applying factor and multidimensional scaling analyses to a
sample of 414 university students who rated themselves, liked peers and disliked peers on a
list of 496 personality-relevant nouns. Multidimensional scaling helped: (1) to identify three
orthogonal axes of the spherical cube representation of personality structure; and (2) to locate
37 narrow personality traits on the surface of spherical cube (see for more detail A. Putilov
2010 ―Geometry of Individual Variation in Personality and Sleep-Wake Adaptability‖ Nova
Science Publishers: New York).
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Intelligence and Rationality A Review of Research on Heuristics and Biases, and the
Reintegration of the Concepts of Intelligence and Rationality.
Richard Alexander 1
1
Senior Partner, The Richard Alexander Partnership
The earliest measures of intelligence were concerned entirely with learning disability, and
regarded rationality simply as the latent variable. As measurement techniques became
statistically more complex, tests of intelligence were applied to the study of a much broader
range of phenomena, e.g. giftedness, the CHC model gradually evolved, and intelligence
began to be seen as an aspect of information processing. Throughout this development the
relationship between intelligence and rationality became ever more obscure. This paper
explores the research on common heuristics and biases, the aim of which has been to clarify
the relationship between intelligence and rationality, and it attempts to evaluate the success of
this project. The paper concludes by considering the inclusion of both intelligence and
rationality as factors in contemporary measures of personality.
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The Leadership Effectiveness of Virtual Teams: The Verification of Leader Personality
and Motivation Language
Ching-Wen Wang 1 , Chien-Tao Li 2
1
Business Administration, National Chung Hsing University
Business Administration, National Chung Cheng University
Country: Taiwan
2
This research examined the relationship of leader personality and motivational language
toward leader effectiveness and discussed whether the different leader personality coordinates
the different motivational language within virtual teams. For completing an advertising
proposal by anonymously electrical meeting during three weeks, we invited 84
undergraduates as virtual team members. And randomly assigned them into each blocks of
2X2 factors: leaders‘ personality (belief in internal/external control) and motivational
language (high empathy/high direction). Applied MANCOVA to analysis the effect of
members‘ subjective (satisfaction, trust and respect toward leaders), and objective (the
creativity of proposal in fluency and originality) leadership effectiveness. Research findings
indicated that leaders with belief in internal control had better effectiveness in subjective and
creativity writing and thinking of advertising proposal in objective. Leaders with belief in
internal control through directional motivational language and belief in external control
through empathetic motivational language perform better effectiveness in creativity of the
proposal.
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Externalization: Measurement and Cross-Cultural Comparison.
Julius Kuhl 1 , Olga Mitina 2 , Veronika Sorokina 3 , Eugenius Savotin 4
1
Psychology, University of Osnabruck
Psychology, MSU, Lomonosov
3
Information Technologies, MCUEP
4
Psychology of Education, MCUEP
2
Country: Russia
Externalization is an individual tendency to attribute an inner phenomenon to the outside
world. There are different forms of externalization, which can be observed among healthy as
well as disturbed people during ontogenesis. Externalization can be adaptive or defensive.
The study of externalization is relevant across various research domains, e.g., in clinical,
social, positive psychology. We used externalized punishment scale to measure externalizing
aggression or other negative emotions. Items of the scale describe situations in which an
individual breaks some cultural norm. Participants indicate how strongly rule violations
should be punished. The respondents were sampled from four culturally different groups:
Germany, Russia (Moscow and a small city), Uzbekistan. About 500 people were tested. In
each case the correlations between this index and indices of different affects, self-regulation,
behavior styles, well-being were calculated and compared. SEM revealed that externalization
of negative mood (e.g. Anger) was mediated by indices of impaired self-regulation and
psychosomatic symptoms.
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Emotional Style and Internalising and Externalising Behaviour Problems in Adolescents
Nazar Soomro 1 , Jane Clarbour 1
1
Psycholgoy University of York
Country:United Kingdom
The aim of this study is to explore the three-factor model of emotional style and assess
internalising and externalising behaviour problems amongst adolescents, using the Emotional
Behaviour Scale (N=750), where a significant gender difference was found. Results showed
that more girls than boys were categorised as being at an abnormal range for internalising
behaviour. In the contrast, more boys were found to be at high risk of externalising problems
than girls. Overall, the prevalence rate was higher for internalising than for externalising
problems. Comparison data are also presented for socio-economic class. This paper also
presents evidence that the model of emotional style exists in different cultures; however, the
relationship among the three factors may vary due to differences in cultural norms and values.
The implication of these findings for future assessment and intervention are discussed.
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The recognition of clear and complex facial expressions of emotion and some of its
correlates
Vanda Zammuner1, Chiara Pasetto 1, Lucia Ronconi 1
1
University of Padova
Country: Italy
The ability to recognize both 'complex' and 'clear' facial expressions (N 14) of basic emotions
(from Italian Test of Emotional Facial Expressions; e.g., Zammuner, 2009), was studied in
700 young men adults who judged each stimulus on 1 to 4 emotion scales. Obtained correct
(expert-based scoring) ratings were highest for happiness, intermediate for fear, sadness, and
neutral expression (about 70%) , and lowest for anger, surprise, disgust (about 60%).
Recognition was slightly higher in women than in men; happiness, surprise and disgust were
recognized more when expressed by a woman, sadness, fear and anger by a man; encoder's
and decoder's sex interacted for surprise and neutral expression. Social science participants
showed a more accurate recognition than either Economy, Health or Humanities subjects.
Recognition of one or more emotion type, finally, was significantly related to Alexitimia, to
Health, to Coping style, as well as to subjective emotional competence.
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Category: Political Psychology
The Accessibility and Preparedness of Targets of Political Assassination
Angela Scholes 1 , Margaret Wilson 2
1
Psychology, University of Surrey
Psychology, University of Liverpool
2
This study looks at victim behaviors in political assassinations. The sample is drawn from
assassinations of Western politicians and prominent figures, perpetrated by terrorist groups.
Data drawn from the Global Terrorism Database, quality newspaper coverage, and the
Mickolus series of books was analyzed along key variables relating to both the victim‘s
accessibility and their preparedness for attack. Using multidimensional scalogram analysis
(MSA), different aspects of accessibility were examined, for example their location at the
time of the assassination. MSA was also used to investigate how prepared victims are for
attacks against them, for example in terms of whether they have a bodyguard. Together these
aspects of assassination combine to provide the first steps in looking at how different aspects
of victim behavior combine in terrorist assassination incidents.
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The Resilient Society? Future Security Threats and Coping Strategies
Gerhold Lars 1
1
Research Forum on Public Safety and Security, Freie Universität Berlin
Country: Germany
The consequences and possible dangers of technological and natural developments can hardly
be evaluated and terrorist attacks are not predictable. Future threats on society are emerging
extensively. After discussing basic theoretic terms (e.g. fear, risk, uncertainty, danger) the
presentation shows for the first time what emerging threats from society‘s perspective are
(based on comparisons of empirical studies on ―fear‖, ―uncertainty‖ and ―risk‖ in Germany, ‖
e.g. Eurobarometer 2009, R+V 2010, Gerhold 2010 etc.). Secondly it will be discussed how
macrosocial threats and risks are percepted and coped with by society (based on an empirical
study (Gerhold 2009) which refers to the theoretical framework of the transactional model of
stress and coping, Lazarus & Folkman 1984, 1987;). Thirdly political and societal
consequences on a more resilient society (Schutzkommission des Inneren 2006) will be
discussed.
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Student Conceptions of Political and Institutional Trust: İs There a Cultural
Explanation Text
Kerry J Kennedy 1
1
Curriculum and Instruction, The Hong Kong Institute of Education
Country: China
Torney-Purta, Barber & Richardson (2004) argued that the development of trust is important
for encouraging political engagement but that growing up in a stable democracy is more likely
to develop such trust than growing up in a new democracy. This research reported here will
test the generalizability of this result. Political and institutional trust amongst two samples of
Asian students is the focus of the study. Data is drawn from the IEA Civic Education Study
and a repeat study conducted in 2009. Multi Group Factor Analysis assessed measurement
invariance of the two samples resulting in the Asian model. This model is compared to one
developed with data from stable democracies and one developed with data from new
democracies. The Asian model resembles more that derived from stable democracies than
new democracies. A cultural explanation is advanced for these results.
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Social Epidemics (Analytical Survey)
Alexander Katkov 1
1
Department of Psychotherapy, Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Republican Scientific
Practical Center of Medical and Social Problems of Drug
Country: Kazakhstan
In the article the scale and crisis social phenomena (a narcotism, extremism, terrorism,
involving in criminal communities, destructive sects), designated by the author as social
epidemics are in detail considered. The reasons of spreading of the given destructive social
phenomena are analysed. Until recently social epidemics were separated and isolated
phenomena. During an epoch of globalization and penetration of information technology into
vital space of each person these destructive forms of behavior have got character of
uncontrollable social epidemics. Unprecedented rates of spreading of the given social
phenomena testify to insufficient efficiency of counteracting efforts. In particular, about
obvious weakness or even about absence of conceptual sense of ways of effective primary
prevention of the population to fall into a chemical and psychological dependence. Variants of
possible answers to the above-named global challenges are resulted
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Religious Ideological Rigidity and Political Attitude: Case Study of Moslem Leader Who
Compatible or Opposed Democracy in Indonesia
Tutut Chusniyah 1 , Muhammad Iqbal 2
1
2
Psychology, State University of Malang
Psychology, University of Surabaya
Country: Indonesia
Having criticized toward Jost et. Al. (2003), Greenberg and Jonas (2003) explained that
political attitude differences are caused by ideological rigidity, meanwhile Unger (2006) by
religious ideology. In Indonesia context, there are some groups of moslem who compatible
with democracy, supported peace, fairness, and tolerance, while the others opposed it, want to
establish Daulah Islamiya, and emerged some violences and terrorism. This was a case study
of Abu Bakar Baasyir, the JAT, and JI (which affiliated with Al-Qaidah) leader, also Hasyim
Mujadi, the NU leader who supports democracy. Using content analysis, result showed that
religious ideology of Abu Bakar Baasyir has more rigid, authoritarian, dogmatic and closedminded than Hasyim Mujadi. Abu Bakar Baasyir relucted to adapt and interpret Islamic law
with current situation and condition, nevertheles Hasyim Mujadi expressed religion as a
correct claim by having dialogue with others. Ideological rigidity and the political attitude
were discussed.
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Reflexive Capital and Diversity of Electoral Motivation in Ukraine during 2004-2010
years
Lyubov A. Naydonova 1
1
Media Psychology Lab., Institute of Social and Political Psychology
Country: Ukraine
Last two Ukrainian Presidents elections are compared by representative pools in 2004
(N=2008) and 2010 (N=2004). The rates of motives are changed significantly. ―I want that
anybody other has a victory‖ is the most frequent motivation in 2010 (it have one of the last
rate in 2004). Other oppositely paint over motivations arise. Social capital connected
motivations (―promotes interests for people like me‖ and ―I vote, because people, whom I
trust, do it‖) fall down in the majority of regions. Rational pragmatic motivations have
approximately the same level. We suggest that regional opposition in Ukrainian political
landscape promotes the formation of local community social capitals in some regions
(Donbass) but don‘t contribute all-Ukrainian empowerment. The way is the development of
reflexive capital (as reflexive modernization of mass consciousness about social and
neighborhood networks, sense of communities and collective actions) on the base of creativity
and rethinking community capacity.
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What Images do the Children have through Peace Education in Hiroshima?
Masashi Urabe 1 , Hitoshi Takahashi 2 , Yohei Okibayashi 3 , Atsuko Morikawa 4 , Chiharu
Sakamoto 3 , Shinji Ishii 5
1
Economics, Tokuyama University
Creative Arts and Media, Yamaguchi College of Arts
3
Education, Yamaguchi University
4
Board of Education, Hiroshima City
5
Child Development and Education, Hijiyama University
2
Country: Japan
This presentation aims to describe peace images of pupils and students through peace
education in Hiroshima on the basis of questionnaire surveys. Existing programs in Hiroshima
inform the next generation of the A-Bomb experiences and contribute to awake peace
consciousness of children. But these programs should soon be changed because of the
decreasing the A-bomb victims with their aging and because of globalization in the world. To
develop new programs for peace education, peace images of pupils and students are to be
clarified and the images should be connected to the idea of the ESD (Education for
Sustainable Development) in terms of peace education. In this presentation, we discuss what
images of children can be developed through peace education to create the sustainable
society.
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The resilient society? Future security threats and coping strategies
Gerhold Lars 1
1
Research Forum on Public Safety and Security Freie Universität Berlin
Country: Germany
The consequences and possible dangers of technological and natural developments can hardly
be evaluated and terrorist attacks are not predictable. Future threats on society are emerging
extensively. After discussing basic theoretic terms (e.g. fear, risk, uncertainty, danger) the
presentation shows for the first time what emerging threats from society‘s perspective are
(based on comparisons of empirical studies on ―fear‖, ―uncertainty‖ and ―risk‖ in Germany, ‖
e.g. Eurobarometer 2009, R+V 2010, Gerhold 2010 etc.). Secondly it will be discussed how
macrosocial threats and risks are percepted and coped with by society (based on an empirical
study (Gerhold 2009) which refers to the theoretical framework of the transactional model of
stress and coping, Lazarus & Folkman 1984, 1987;). Thirdly political and societal
consequences on a more resilient society (Schutzkommission des Inneren 2006) will be
discussed.
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Category: Psychology and Law
Evaluation of Psychological Disorders of Iranian Women in Marital Rape
Amir Samavati Pirouz 1 , Marzieh Zakerfard 2
1
Law, Shahid Beheshti University
Law, Payame Noor Tehran University
Country: Iran
2
Background: Marital rape has not yet been criminalized in Iran. Attention has never paid to
the extent of Iranian women‘s dissatisfaction with their sexual intercourses. Purpose: We
evaluated the prevalence of psychological disorders in Iranian women who experienced
marital rape. Method: In this cross-sectional study, the random sample (N=100) was chosen
among 314 married women who referred to psychological clinics. Results: The results
showed depressive disorders 58%, anxiety disorders 29% and other disorders 12% in victims.
These were the most prevalent disorders in Iranian married women who experienced marital
rape. Disorders had been appeared after the first victimization in 52% of cases. Concurrent
psychological problems were also prevalent. Discussion: The need for psychological services
was widespread among victims. High frequency of anxiety disorders were diagnosed due to
the fear of re-victimization arisen from marital rape all over the lives of victims.
Criminalizing marital rape, and publicizing this crime are important.
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Rethinking the Pathways into Crime of Female Offenders
Laura Caulfield 1
1
Psychology, Birmingham City University
This paper presents data from forty-three women interviewed while incarcerated in English
prisons. In-depth interviews were conducted with all of these women and data was collected
from their Offender Assessment System (OASys) records. The interviews focused on
participants‘ descriptions of their life experiences leading to their current imprisonment.
Findings concerning the experiences of these women in key areas relevant to their offending
are presented in order to fill some of the gaps in our knowledge of women‘s offending and
pathways to crime. The findings concur with recent results from large-scale quantitative
research – in terms of prevalence of need and the relationship between needs in female
offenders - but also add a much more detailed understanding of the needs of female offenders
that could help improve the targeting, focus and design of interventions for women in prison.
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Effect of Parenting Skills Training on a Group of Incarcerated Women
Asli T. Akdas Mitrani 1
1
Country: Turkey
In the present study thirty mothers, (Mmother\'sage= 28.9, sd= 6.50) who cohabit with their
babies (Mbaby\'sage= 27.7 months, sd= 14.15 months, with an age range of 3 and 60 months)
in a high-security prison in İstanbul have undergone a parental training program focused on
positive discipline strategies. Training was delivered in group setting for 6 hours. Another
group of 30 non-carcerated women with babies of same age range served as a control group.
The questions to be addressed are: 1) whether there are any differences between the parental
attitutes and skills of the two groups of mothers, 2) whether a brief intervention to parenting
skills would improve the attitudes of incarcerated mothers. Pretest-posttest with control group
design was employed. Parenting Questionnaire-TR (Sanson, 1994) was applied to both
groups. The posttest assessment will be conducted in January 2011. Findings are expected to
provide evidence for the benefit of such brief interventions.
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The Estimation of Imputability in Light of Sentence 9163/2005
Serenella Spitale 1
1
Psicologia, La Sapienza Università Di Roma
Country: Italy
In this work we summarize theories and methods on appraisal themes and review some
difficulties with expert opinions. Italian articles, 88 and 89 c.p., connects the reduction or
exclusion of imputability to a mental condition of illness, that may cause a mental infirmity
able to reduce or exclude the capacity of a subject‘s discernment. We recognize the juridical
importance of psychosis and mood disorders, even to more severe manifestations of
personality disorders (DSM4-ICD10). Sentence 9163/2005 extended the possibility of
insanity in the presence of ―a disorder capable of determining, or who determined, a situation
of uncontrollable and unmanageable mental attitude that makes the subject unable to exercise
control over his own acts, and consequently renders them unable to perceive the negative
value of these acts, or to freely make determinations themselves.‖ The innovation lies in the
possibility of attributing the value of disability in any condition that affects ability of
discernment.
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Category: Research Methods and Statistics
Comparative Performance of Bayes Net and Logistic Regression to Predict
Entrepreneurship
Jorge López Puga 1 , Juan García García 1
1
Country: Spain
Dichotomic logistic regression and the Bayes simple classifier have been compared to predict
entrepreneurship after manipulating the number of events per variable, the level and type of
categorization and the rate of missing data. A sample of university undergraduate students (N
= 1230) was asked to fill in five scales (motivation, attitude towards business creation,
obstacles, deficiencies and training needs) whose scores were used as predictors and three
questions referred to entrepreneurship tendency were considered as outcomes. Results show
that the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve is significantly smaller in logistic regression
when there are few events per variable and a high rate of missing data whereas there is no
difference when predictors‘ categorization is manipulated. We propose to use Bayesian
networks as an additional alternative to surpass some weaknesses of logistic regression. Our
study is also useful because it sheds light on the study of the potential entrepreneur profile.
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Cyberpsychology: An Ethical Oxymoron?
Anna Felnhofer 1 , Ilse Kryspin-Exner 1
1
Faculty of Psychology, Institute of Clinical, Biological and Differential Psychology
Country: Austria
Cyberspace and Psychology: do they match or do they conflict? The widespread diffusion of
the Internet has evolved to be a constitutive element of psychology as a practical profession
and – foremost – as a research discipline (Kraut, 2004). Yet, as cyberspace alters grounding
cornerstones of human existence such as language, bodily perception and identity, it affects
the way in which psychological practice and research is carried out (Capurro & Pingel, 2002).
These circumstances and the fact that it is indeed impossible to reliably identify an online
person impose an ethical obligation on the psychologist both as an online researcher and an
online therapist to reflect these mechanisms and their consequences (Stern, 2003). The debate
around a possible ―rape in cyberspace‖ (Ess, 2007) and the question whether text generated
by virtual identities can indeed harm real human beings shall be reflected in light of existing
ethical guidelines and principles.
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Quality Methods in Psychology and Problems of their Choosing
Valentyna Podshyvalkina 1
1
Psychological Department, Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University
Country: Ukraine
This topic is devoted to problems of quality methods choosing. The most important problem
is the understanding of logic of requirements to technique used in different methods. We will
describe two criteria of methods choosing: level of life experience prevalence and its
publicity. We will show different levels of life experience publicity: private, non-private and
public. Then we will analyze different levels of experience prevalence: unique experience,
plural non-standard experience, and plural standard experience. These features of situation
explain the strategies of methods choosing. The most important here is to organize the
practical training of qualitative methods of different kinds of interview: structured, semistructured and non-structured. We will show, that non-structured interview is more effective
for study of unique private experience, structured interview more effective for study of plural
standard public experience. Researcher's activity correlates with level of life experience
prevalence and its publicity.
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Paired Comparisons as a Method for Assessing Lifestyle Preferences in Different
Cultures
Arnold Groh 1
1
Structural Analysis of Cultural Systems, Technical University of Berlin
Country: Germany
Purpose: Constructing a tool for measuring globalisation affinity in the spectrum from
traditional to globalised life styles in different Third and First World contexts. Method: A
forced-choice questionnaire, based on Thurstone\'s Law of Comparative Judgement. Subjects
were students at universities in Nigeria, Cameroon, and South Africa, as well as indigenous
representatives at the UNO in Geneva, and German controls. Results: Indigenous
representatives preferred a traditional setting, whereas students at the Technical University of
Berlin preferred a high-tech job in a First World city. At the African universities, a high-class
job in a major African / 3rd World city top-ranked the preferences. Discussion: Findings
conform to the Theory of Symbolic Self-Completion. Within the \"dominant-dominated\"
spectrum of cultures, subjects of a dominated cultural background show complementary /
compensative patterns of lifestyle preferences in a dominated respectively dominant context.
The findings put into question the validity of customary cross-cultural research with
university subjects.
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Comparative Appraisal of Motivational Objects as the Work Motivation Diagnostics
Instrument
Ekaterina Strizhova 1 , Aleksey Gusev 2
1
Psychology, HSE
Psychology, MSU
Country: Russia
2
The aim was elaboration and standardization of new method, which could help to evaluate
and forecast work motivation. The main purposes for elaboration were practice necessity and
operational validity increasing. Research had in-group design and consisted of 3 stages:
elaboration, approbation, standardization. Participants were instructed to compare 15
motivational objects (J. Nuttin) with each other using three graphical two-dimensional spaces.
They did it step by step putting motivational objects markers in the frame of axis. Generalized
R.A. Emmons's scales of personal striving assessment were used as the axes. Elaboration
results were 15 motivational objects and 6 generalized R.A. Emmons's scales of personal
striving assessment, organized in 3 two-dimensional spaces. Approbation results were 47
regression equations where depended variables were 47 widely used motivational scales,
independent - Euclidian distances between motivational objects. Standardization is
proceeding.
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Too Hard, Too Easy or Just Right? Test-Taking Motivation and Emotion as an Effect
Of Person-Item-Fit
Regine Asseburg 1 , Andreas Frey 2
1
2
Educational Science, Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN)
Educational Measurement, German Institute for International Educational Research (DIPF)
Country: Germany
In most diagnostic settings it is at least implicitly assumed that test performance is a good
indicator of maximum performance. However, performance is affected by test-taking
motivation and emotion, which depend on the difference between individual competence and
test difficulty (person-item-fit). The impact of person-item-fit on test-taking motivation and
emotion is usually neglected when interpreting test results, though. A misinterpretation of
performance as maximum performance impairs test validity. This study quantifies the effects
of person-item-fit on test-taking motivation and emotion. In Germany, 9452 ninth-graders
(PISA 2006 participants) completed a mathematics test and a questionnaire regarding invested
effort and perceived boredom during test-taking. For most students, test difficulty exceeded
their competence. Person-item-fit was positively linearly related to effort, and negatively
curvilinearly related to boredom. The results indicate that low-competence students, in
particular, may not have shown their maximum performance. As a possible solution to this
problem, we discuss computerized adaptive testing.
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Social Desirability and Self-Reported Aggression: Effects and Relations.
Mireia Ruiz-Pàmies 1 , Cristina Anguiano-Carrasco 1 , Andreu Vilgil-Colet 1 , Urbano
Lorenzo-Seva 1
1
Psychology, Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Country: Spain
Although many studies have focused on the effects of social desirability on personality
measures, few have analysed its effects on a highly undesirable behaviour such as aggressive
behaviour. This study analyzes the impact of social desirability (SD) on measures of indirect
and direct aggression. We analyzed the data obtained in a sample of 538 participants using the
method proposed by Ferrando, Lorenzo-Seva, & Chico (2009) which allows us to isolate the
content factors of the measures from the SD factor, providing scores free of SD. Results
showed that aggression measures are highly affected by SD and that the relationships between
them and with impulsivity are due to the contents measured by the tests and not by a common
SD factor. Furthermore the method applied to achieve SD free scores showed its value to
eliminate this kind of response bias.
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Psychometric Properties of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) in a
Turkish Adolescent Sample
Dilek Sarıtaş 1 , Gençöz Tülin 1
1
Psikoloji, ODTÜ
Country: Turkey
DERS is a widely used and empirically supported measure in adults. The present study aims
to examine the utility of DERS among adolescents. 302 first-grade high school students (161
females and 141 males, Mean age was 15.04) were administered DERS and measures of
internalizing and externalizing problems. Factor analysis using principle axis factoring
method of extraction with promax oblique rotation was used as in the original version of the
scale. Based on the scree-plot and item distribution, a five-factor structure was preferred, and
these factors totally accounted for 50.62 % of the total variance. These five factors had
internal consistency coefficients of .89, .82, .89, .87, and .75, respectively. Furthermore,
DERS factors were found to be meaningfully related to externalizing and internalizing
problems. Results indicated that DERS had promising internal consistency and validity in a
Turkish sample of adolescents.
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Validation of Goal Orientations Scale for Students of University and Height School
Hossein Kareshki 1
1
Psychology and Education, Ferdosi University of Mashhad
Country: Iran
Abstract Instruction: achievement goals are important components in learning and instruction
processes. Major research in psychology investigated motivational problems. So it is need to
developing and validation scale on motivation and specially achievement goals. Achievement
goals scale was developed by a group of researchers in Michigan University. Aim: The aim of
this study is Validation of Achievement goals scale for students of University and Height
School separately. Method: For doing, we choice two samples (685 students in Height
Schools if Tehran and 600 students in Ferdowsi University of Mashhad). Sampling method
was multistage cluster sampling. We administrated Students\' Achievement Goal Orientations
(Midgley, et al., 1998) as a group. Scale reliability and validity was verified in other research.
Results: Results show that reliability and validity in two samples is satisfied. Reliability
coefficients (α) in all subscales were above (0/76). Results of explanatory and confirmatory
factor analysis confirm factor construct in both samples.
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The Adaptation and the Validation of the Turkish Version of the Two Track Model of
Bereavement Questionnaire
Tugba Ayaz 1 , Pınar Onen 1 , A. Tamer Aker 2 , A. Nuray Karancı 1
1
2
Clinical Psychology, Middle East Technical University
Psychiatry, Kocaeli University School of Medicine
Country: Turkey
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the turkish version
of TTBQ, which is designed to assess individual‘s response patterns related to loss over time,
and its validity. The TTBQ, developed by Rubin(2008), consists of 70 items, grouped into
two tracks. Track I is related to the biopsychosocial functioning and Track II focuses on
features of the bond between the bereaving person and the deceased. The present sample was
composed of 204 adults who experienced the loss of a significant person. The Turkish version
of the TTBQ had satisfactory internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Factor analysis
yielded a 5 factor solution that accounted for 44.01 % of the explained variance. The factor
structuring in the two tracks were similar to the original pattern. Construct and Congruent
validity have also yielded satisfactory results.
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The Role of the Culture on the Reliability of Beck‟ Depression Inventory(BDI-21)
Hojjat Farahani 1 , Abbas Rahiminezhad 1 , Bahareh Rahimifar Tehrani 1
1
Psychology, Tehran Uni.
Country: Iran
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare Cronbach‘ alpha of BDI-21 in order to
determine the role of the culture on it. Method: In this study ,8 researches in which ,BDI-21
were validated and published the years during of 2003-2009 were selected that including:
Germany, England, Iran, Italy, Spain, Finland, Japan and Italy. For analyzing the data, the
extended formula‘s Lacobucci and Duhachek was used. Result: The results indicated that the
difference between coefficients of Cronbach‘ alpha in Germany and Finland was not
statistically significant but the other differences were statistically significant. The similarities
or differences in the cultures are a important reason for these findings.
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Statistics for Detecting Differential Item Functioning Among Multiple Groups: A
Simulation Study
Angel M. Fidalgo 1 , Ana Hernandez 2
1
2
Psychology, University of Oviedo
Methodology of Behavioral Sciences, IDOCAL & University of Valencia
Country: Spain
When psychological tests are used to compare scores across different groups it is crucial to
test for Differential Item Functioning (DIF) to guarantee the comparability of those scores.
Typically DIF studies have focused on two groups. However in many cases (e.g. crosscultural research) there are more than two groups (e.g. cultures) to compare. Because
generalized-Mantel-Haenszel statistics (Fidalgo & Madeira, 2008) and Confirmatory Factor
Analysis with latent Mean and Covariance Structure (CFA-MACS) (Sörbom, 1974) can be
used for DIF evaluation among multiple groups through a single significance test, we carried
out a simulation study that compares both approaches. We manipulated the number of groups,
type of DIF, sample size, and number of response categories. Some of the largest differences
between both approaches were found when the number of response categories was small. The
implications of the results and the advantages of each procedure are discussed.
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Impact of Internet-information about the Rorschach and the MMPI-2 on Test Results
Ellen Hartmann 1
1
University of Oslo, Psychology
Country: Norway
Internet presents information about how to simulate good adjustment on the Rorschach and
the MMPI-2. We examined the ability of psychiatric outpatients to use this Internetinformation when instructed to simulate being well-adjusted individuals on the Rorschach and
the MMPI-2. We administered the tests to two experiment groups randomly allocated to one
group receiving a positive simulation-instruction before they got the standard instructions to
the tests, and one group that, in addition to the same positive simulation instruction, were
given the good adjustment Internet-information. In addition we used two comparison groups
and consisting of psychiatric outpatients and non-patients respectively who only received the
standard instructions. We will present and discuss our findings by comparing results of two
planned comparison between-group designs with focused contrasts, once for the Rorschach
and once for the MMPI-2 data.
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Assessing Emotional and Behavioural Problems with the Child Behavior Checklist:
Exploring the Relevance of Adjusting the Norms for the Flanders Community.
Schittekatte Mark 1 Braet Caroline 1 , Callens Justine 1 , Soyez Veerle 1 , Druart Celina 1 ,
Roeyers Herbert 1
1
Testpracticum, Ghent University
Country: Belgium
The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) is the most frequently used instrument in Flanders to
screen for behavioural and emotional problems in children. The aim of this study was
twofold: (1) to explore the psychometric properties of the CBCL 2001-version (reliability;
validity compared with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)) and (2) to explore
the relevance of using the existing U.S. norms for both the CBCL broad-band scales and the
different subscales within a community Flemish sample. Parents of young children (N=171)
and school-aged children / adolescents (N=735) completed the CBCL and the SDQ. Important
differences were found when comparing the mean CBCL-scores of the different subsamples
(different age and gender groups) with the U.S. norms. Generally spoken, clinical and sub
clinical cut-off scores for Flemish children appeared to be significantly lower, specifically for
the Total Problem and the Externalizing scales.
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Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Dutch Work Addiction Scale
(DUWAS)
Tayfun Doğan 1 , Emine Göçet Tekin 1 , Fatma Dilek Tel 1
1
Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Sakarya University Faculty of Education
Country: Turkey
Objective: The aim of this study was to adapt the Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS)
into Turkish, which was developed by Schaufeli et al., 2006). Method: The participants of the
study were 379 employees who have different kinds of occupations. Ages ranged from 18 to
61 and the mean age is 34. 45 (S=8.66). The psychometric properties of the scale were
examined by item analysis, internal consistency and confirmatory factor analysis
methods.Results and Discussion: The results of the confirmatory factor analysis showed a
reasonable data fit with the two hypothesized DUWAS domains of ―Working Excessively‖
and ―Working Compulsively‖. Goodness fit indexes were found as χ2/sd=3.44, AGFI=0.087,
GFI=0.92, CFI=0.91, IFI=0.91, RMSEA=0.080. Internal consistency coefficient for the whole
scale was .85, for ―Working Excessively‖ .76 and for ―Working Compulsively‖ .74. Findings
indicated that the Turkish form of the DUWAS is a valid and reliable instrument to assess
work addiction.
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Validating the Self-Esteem Form 5 (AF5) with a U.S. Sample
Edie Cruise 1 , Isabel Martinez 1
1
Psychology, University of Castilla-La Mancha
Country: Spain
Our objective was to test the AF5 Self-Esteem Scale with a sample of U.S. Adolescents. The
AF5 Self-Esteem Scale was developed in order to analyze five dimensions of self-esteem:
social, academic/professional, emotional, familial and physical. It can be administered to
children as young as 10 years and up to university students and adults without formal
schooling. It was originally validated with a sample of 6.483 youth in Spain, and later in
Brazil, Columbia and Italy. The scale is comprised of 30 items, six measuring each selfesteem dimension. The respondent marks his/her level of agreement or disagreement ranging
from 1 = ―strongly disagree‖ to 99 = ―strongly agree‖ to each item. With a sample of over 800
U.S. Adolescents from 14-18 years of age, the structure of the AF5 proved invariant with each
item loading on its theoretical self-esteem dimension along with a high internal consistency
(>0,75) in each dimension.
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The Adaptation of the CES- Depression Scale into Turkish through the usage of
Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Item Response Theory and the Examination of
Psychometric Characteristics
Arkun Tatar 1 , Gaye Saltukoğlu 1
1
Psychology, Haliç University
Country: Turkey
The purpose of this study was to adapt the CES-D Scale into Turkish and to investigate the
psychometric characteristics of the scale. The data were collected from 1143 subjects for the
validity and reliability analyses through different procedures. The reliability and validity
results found in this study were quite similar to the results in the literature. The internal
consistency coefficient was between 0.75 and 0.90. Split-half coefficient was 0.89. The testretest reliability by two weeks was 0.69. The factor loadings of the items of the scale, both by
the explanatory and confirmatory factor analyses, led to similar results found in other studies.
The correlation coefficient between the CES-D and Beck Depression Inventory was 0.77. We
observed that the scale discriminated between patient and non patient groups eff1ectively at
81.7%. The Turkish version of the CES-D Scale can be used for the screening purposes
during the assessment process of groups.
520
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Time structure investigation: Self-Organization of Time Inventory
Elena Mandrikova 1
1
Psychology, Higher School of Economics
Country: Russia
Time perspective is the space and the tool of person‘s self-organization in timeline. How to
manage and organize personal time; on which aspects of personal time to rely on; on which
extent to structure own time and for what purposes? These questions are important for
exploring the personal time perspective as the resource of self-organization and selfregulation. We focused on the quality and quantity of time structure. Based on Time Structure
Questionnaire by N.Feather and M.Bond (1983; 1994) we have developed the SelfOrganization of Time Inventory (SOTI) for investigation the time perspective and time
structure on Russian samples. SOTI consists of 25 items, has 6 scales (Planfulness;
Purposefulness; Persistence; Fixation on structure; External self-organization; Presentorientation), and statistically proved validity and reliability. SOTI was included in a range of
researches to explore the self-regulation issues. Occurs that time structure has the significant
influence on subjective well-being and personal potential functions.
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Validity in Interactive Psychometrics
Georgy Druzhinin 1
1
IT, Moscow State University of Communications
Country: Russia
Interactive psychological measurement must be valid, but some aspects of validity are
different in traditional and interactive psychometrical procedures. The more flexible and
adaptive the measurement technology is, the more rigorous validity requirements should be.
Such inverse dependence and possible solutions of the validity problem will be demonstrated
with the examples of interactive psychometric procedures.
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Can Web Surveys be the Future of Data Collection in Psychology? A Comprehensive
Examination from the Perspective of the Survey Methodology Literature
Veysel Elgin 1
1
Survey Methodology, University of Michigan
Web surveys are seen as a promising method for data collection by many researchers
nowadays. Not surprisingly, the relatively easy administration and the possibility of reaching
numerous people make this method very popular in many areas, including psychology.
However, from the survey methodology perspective, it is well known that web surveys may
yield significant drawbacks – errors – if they are not designed carefully from the beginning to
the end. Accordingly, web surveys are very susceptible to the four main kinds of survey
errors: coverage, sampling, nonresponse, and measurement errors (Groves, 2004). Therefore,
unless a psychologist pays attention to these four error sources when designing the web
survey, then the collected data may not only be erroneous and misleading, but may also
represent wasted money, time, and energy. These sources of error and how they can be
minimized in web surveys will be discussed comprehensively during the presentation.
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Faking-Related Change on Personality Measures: Can we Asses it at Group and
Individual Level?
Cristina Anguiano-Carrasco 1 , Mireia Ruiz-Pàmies 1 , Perejoan Ferrando 1
1
Psychology, Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Country: Spain
This study proposes a comprehensive SEM-based approach for assessing the amount of traitlevel change derived from faking-motivating situations. The model is intended for a mixed
two-wave two-group design, and assesses change at both the group and the individual level.
Theoretically the model adopts an integrative approach that relates the two main current
conceptualizations of faking, and models the amount of trait change as an individualdifferences variable. The model and procedures are used in an empirical study based on 512
participants. Some of the results are interesting and warrant further research. Overall, the
methodology that is proposed provides new resources for the theoretical and applied
assessment of faking. In particular, it provides the practitioner with new tools for clearly
assessing faking at the individual level.
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Modeling of Speed and Accuracy in Computer-Based Testing
Rudolf Debelak 1
1
Psychology, Schuhfried Gmbh
Country: Austria
The presented study compares two different approaches of modeling speed and accuracy on
test items using the results of 285 persons working on 17 dichotomous items of a mental
rotation test. In the first approach, test speed and accuracy are modeled by the Rasch Weibull
Model. It is shown that this classical approach is not useful for the analyzed item set, since
only a part of the test items fits this model well. In the second approach, a hierarchical
framework is used. It is shown that the item responses fit the one-parameter normal-ogive
model, while the response times fit a lognormal model. Based on these results, a secondary
model is defined which models speed and accuracy in the analyzed test. It is shown that there
is a 0.25 correlation between the performance and speed parameters in the analyzed sample.
Further practical applications of the results are discussed.
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Why Cohen's Kappa Considerably Underestimates Reliability of Larger Rating
Systems: Introducing the Novel Information-Theoretical Agreement Statistic Iota.
Gregor Kappler 1
1
Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna
Country: Austria
Researchers report observer agreement of categorical ratings using agreement statistics (AS),
mostly Cohen\'s kappa. For reliability of interval-scale measurements, the Spearman-Brown
formula describes reliability increase with test-length. Yet, currently no systematic
investigation exists concerning whether AS consistently quantify agreement increase with
test-length. Filling this gap, I report simulations that unequivocally show that kappa,
Krippendorff\'s alpha, and other AS increase faster with test-length for ratings with more
categories K. These simulations allow an estimation of how much these AS are
underestimated as K increases. E.g., kappa=.40 for K = 10 is equivalent to kappa=.58 for K =
2. As an alternative, I introduce iota as a novel AS that is constructed from an informationtheoretic perspective, is consistent regarding K, and is more conservative than kappa for
systematic disagreement of rare categories. The information-theoretic construction and the
simulation results strongly suggest the use of iota when reporting observer agreement.
526
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Measurement Model Misspecification in the Organizational Psychology Literature
Leila Karimi 1
1
Life & Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology
Country: Australia
The main focus in this study based on detecting the measurement model misspecification in
the area of organisational psychology literature. Recently, some researchers in management,
information system and marketing have highlighted issues of measurement model
misspecification and suggested that empirical findings reported in the literature may be
misleading (Jarvis et al. 2003; MacKenzie et al. 2005; Petter, Straub, Rai, 2007). The
measurement model misspecification occurs when researchers do not carefully consider the
direction of the relationship between measures and latent constructs which may lead to
serious consequences and Type I or II errors. Researchers must clearly describe construct
development and directional causality of the measures to avoid inappropriate conclusions
regarding verification of relationships among constructs. This paper will report the findings of
a review of the detected misspecification in the recent Organisational Psychology literature.
The finding will have theoretical and practical implications for future research in the field.
527
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Category: Sensory and Motor Processes
Measurement of Perceived Mental Strain and Physical Exertion Using the Category
Partitioning Procedure
Friedrich Müller 1
1
Institute for Experimental Industrial Psychology, Leuphana University, Lüneburg
Country: Germany
The Standard ISO10075 distinguishes between mental stress as the total of influences from
external sources upon humans and mental strain as the immediate effect of stress within the
individual depending on the individual habitual and actual preconditions. Measures of
physical exertion and mental strain describe the overall load caused by working activities. The
Category Partitioning Procedure (CP) is a suitable scaling technique for the measurement of
exertion and perceived mental strain. The Procedure is based on Wittes theory of reference
systems (Bezugssystemtheorie) and Hellers concept of orienting behaviour. CP consists of a
set of measurement guidelines and a scale which requires a two-step scaling process using
verbal labels and, in a second step, numbers for a finer grading. We present data collected in
laboratory experiments and in field studies which confirm usefulness and validity of CP for
the quantification of exertion and mental load
528
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Effects of Positive Bodily Experience on the Change of Depressive States in University
students
Asghar Dadkhah 1
1
Clinical, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
Country: Iran
Positive bodily experience induced by Dohsa-method relaxation could enhance positive
affective/cognitive attitudes toward oneself, others, and the external world. These attitudes
might contribute to the change of depressive states. Thirty-six undergraduates participated in
this study. They were assigned to either Experimental group receiving positive bodily
experience or Control group without undergoing any treatment. Tokeau-taiken (―Touch with
the Melting Experience‖), one of the relaxation techniques of Dohsamethod, was
administered to the shoulders, the head, the neck, the back, and the arches of the feet. About
two weeks before receiving Tokeau-taiken, the Experimental group underwent Self-rating
Depression Scale (SDS) and YG Personality Inventory (YG) as a pre-test, and immediately
after Tokeau-taiken they answered these tests again as a post-test. The results suggest that the
positive bodily experience may enhance positive state in mind and body, then alleviate
depressive states.
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Assessment of Iranian Student‟s Mental Health and it‟s Correlation with some
Psychological Variables in Year 85-86
Sedighe Taraghijah 1 , Mostafa Hamdieh 2
1
2
Counseling, Ministry of Sciences
Neuropsychiatry, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Country: Iran
This investigation has been done for assessment of mental status of students in year 85-86 our
population was all students that study with affiliation of ministry of science. The investigation
equipments were a demographic questionnaire, mental heath , questionnaire, coping strategies
, suicidal status and substance abuse also a questionnaire about attitude toward counseling.
The results were analyzed by statistic methods Conclusion: 13.5 percent of students had
psychiatric problem also there was significant correlation between mental health and suicidal,
substance abusing, religiosity, social support and coping strategies. Also there was significant
correlation between religiosity and suicidal, substance abusing There was negative correlation
between social support and suicidal behavior, substance abuse. These findings emphasize on
reinforcement of spirituality, social support , coping strategies in students.
530
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Effect of the Restrictions of the Bisection Method in Perception of Achromatic Colors
Francisco Sanchez-Marin 1
1
Biomedical Optics, Centro de Investigaciones en Optica
Country: Mexico
The bisection method, or method of equal appearing intervals, was introduced by Joseph
Plateau in the nineteenth century. In this work are presented the results of psychophysical
experiments similar to the Plateau‘s pioneering experiment on the effect of illumination on
contrast perception, but using modern imaging devices like a personal computer and a flat bed
scanner. Like in Plateau‘s experiment, participants with professional training in visual arts
were instructed to paint gray scales using the bisection method, with no control on
illumination. Also, they generated gray scales using a personal computer, and the bisection
method, in three different conditions: with the white background of a linearized monitor, with
the black background of that monitor, and with the white background but without linearizing
the monitor. Results showed that humans don‘t seem to have a natural ability to properly use
the bisection method, at least in visual perception experiments.
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Category: Social Issues
Immigrant Women in the City: Negotiating the Urban Space and Redefining Identities
Joana Miranda 1
1
Social Sciences, Universidade Aberta
Country: Portugal
The city had been traditionally seen as a masculine place where women (immigrant women in
particular) were not considered full citizens in the sense they did not acquire integral and full
access to the streets, surviving rather inside the gaps of the city. Despite the gains made by
women in recent decades and the apparent cosmopolitan openness of European cities, cities
continue to be gendered spaces, spaces of conflict and discrimination, with contexts full of
threats and interdictions. Our communication will be based on results of an investigation
project sponsored by ACIDI. We will present results about the way immigrant women interact
with the space - The City of Lisbon. We will address the strangeness initially felt by
immigrant women upon arrival in Lisbon with respect to the continuous negotiations of
spaces and the relevance of social networks on the construction and reconstruction of social
identity.
532
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Creating a Culturally Responsive School: Fulfilling the Diverse Needs of Ethnic
Minority Students in Hong Kong Secondary Schools
Ming-Tak Hue 1
1
Special Education and Counselling, the Hong kong Institute of Education
Country: Hong Kong
Cultural diversity is an issue of both policy and practice for many Hong Kong seconddary
schools. They are concerned about how the cultural diversity of ethnic minority students
could be fulfilled. The paper examines how teachers and students construct the identity and
learning needs of ethnic minority students, who came from India, Nepal, Pakistan,
Philippines, and Thailand. The qualitative data were collected from interview, through which
the views of twenty-four students and twenty-four teachers from three secondary schools were
explored. This paper argues that it is crucial for the school and government to address and
fulfill the diverse needs of students, in terms of the emotional, social, cultural and spiritual
aspects of their ―self‖, but equally important to manage the dynamics of the different cultures
and accordingly develop a connected ecology where the cultural diversity can be consistently
promoted in classroom, in school, at home and in community.
533
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Longitudinal Study on The Impact of Discrimination and Social Support on the Mental
Health of Two Groups of Immigrants in Spain
González-Castro Jose Luis 1 , Ubillos Silvia 1
1
Educational Science, Universidad de Burgos
Country: Spain
Aim: To analyze the evolution of mental health scores in two groups of immigrants
(Ecuadorian and Romanians) living in Spain. We will address the impact and possible
temporal differences in how perceived discrimination and social support affect mental health.
Design: A longitudinal design (time lapsus 14-18 months) with scores on the GHQ-12 as
dependent variable, and on different measures of discrimination, perceived social support and
identity, coupled with other demographic variables were included as independent variables.
Results: There are no significant changes in perceived mental health, although a logistic
regression analyses shows that the factors which explain this level of mental health do
change, and are different for both subsamples. Discussion: Longitudinal studies are an
appropriate way of analyzing the impact that living in a host country may have in migrant
population. It is also important to stress both similarities and differences in acculturation
processes in different groups.
534
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Why are so Many Cultural Minority Students with Behavioral Disorders and Learning
Disabilities in US Schools and What can Cultural Psychology do about that?
Aydin Bal 1
1
Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The proposed study aims at understanding disproportionate representation of culturally and
linguistically diverse (CLD) students identified with behavioral disorders (BD) and learning
disabilities (LD) in an urban school district in Wisconsin. Internationally-from the US to
Germany to Spain-, disproportionality is a multiply-determined phenomenon at the
intersection of macro (policy and race relations) and micro (local practices) forces deeply
embedded in historical social inequities (Artiles & Bal, 2008). The study combines statistical
analyses of the student, school, and district level data (consisting of 110,000 students across
59 schools during 2004-2009) and qualitative analyses of the perspectives and experiences of
various stakeholders (e.g., school psychologists, families, and administrators) through focus
group and individual interviews. The authors will discuss how the study informs a cultural
psychology-oriented systemic change effort and its implications for the international
educational systems whose CLD students experience over-identification of BD and LD,
disciplinary issues, and academic achievement gap.
535
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Interethnic Friendships and Interactions Among Malaysian University Students are
Related to Ethnicity and Ethnic Identity
Norzarina Mohd Zaharim 1 , Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim 1 , Siamak Khodarahimi 1
1
School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Country: Malaysia
The study explored interethnic friendships and interactions among university students in
multiethnic Malaysia. Three hundred and fifty-seven participants (M age = 21.19; SD = 1.73;
male = 22%; female = 78%) of various ethnic groups (Malay = 64%; Chinese = 31%; Indian
= 3%; other = 2%) were recruited. The participants responded to self-administered
questionnaires tapping ethnic identity, intra- and interethnic friendships, and interethnic
communication. Ethnic identity did not differ with ethnicity and gender but interethnic
communication and number of intra- and interethnic friendships differed with ethnicity.
Ethnic identity predicted interethnic communication, whereas interethnic communication
predicted number of interethnic friendships. Findings of this study were interpreted in light of
previous research on ethnic identity and interethnic relationships. Implications for how these
findings support efforts toward multiethnic integration in Malaysian educational institutions
were discussed.
536
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Disclosures of Domestic Violence Victims
Georgiana-Virginia Bonea 1
1
Department of Sociology and Social Work, University of Bucharest
Country: Romania
The objective of the study is to analyze the complex features of domestic violence, based on
the idea of Tolstoy, L.N. (quote Vianu, T., 1997, p. 170) in Anna Karenina, who wrote: \"All
happy families are alike, every unhappy family is unhappy in her own way\". The study is
based on testimonies of victims of domestic violence resulting from the application of four indepth semistructured interviews. Data were collected in the presence of a social worker during
the period between 03.02.2009-17.11.2009, in the Directorate General of Social Assistance
and Child Welfare, Sector 6, Bucharest, Romania. The main results of the study analyzes the
following: a) the victims reasons to continue the abusive relationship; b) physical and
psychical abuse is most common, with many negative consequences; c) patriarchal culture
and the impact of parental models footprint. Study results can be exploited to maximize the
counseling strategies in cases of domestic violence.
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The Relationship between Relationship Beliefs and Dyadic Adjustment among Teachers
of secondary schools in Iran.
Ghoncheh Raheb 1 , Mostafa Eghlima 1 , Fahimeh Arabiyan 1
1
Social Work Group, Welfare and Rehabilitation University
Country: Iraq
Aim of this study is Recognizing the relationship between Relationship Beliefs and Dyadic
Adjustment. 245teachers from among all married teachers of secondary schools in kashan
city, had been selected by a stratified multistage random sampling to fill out the Relationship
Beliefs lists and Dyadic Adjustment questionnaires. Data were analyzed by Pearson
correlation coefficient and stepwise regression analysis. Correlation Analysis results indicated
that destructive disagreement, partners unalterable, mind reading expectation, sexual
perfectionism beliefs and belief about gender differences inversely related to Dyadic
Adjustment but stepwise regression analysis showed that only Destructive Disagreement
belief has the ability to predict significantly the Dyadic Adjustment. results showed that Men
had higher scores in sexual perfectionism belief, and women had higher scores in the overall
score of relationship beliefs and other sub scales relationship beliefs.there is an inverse
significant relationship between of Relationship Beliefs and Dyadic Adjustment.
538
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Words to Describe Family: Different Family Types Use Different Words
Siamak Samani 1 , Marziyeh Sadeghzadeh 2
1
Psychology, Islamic Azad University Branch of Marvedasht
Educational Psychology, Shiraz University
Country: Iran
2
In the FPC Model, we have three types of family. Several studies have documented that there
are significant differences among these families, but the different ways of describing family in
these types have not been investigated. The current study was designed to shed light on the
positive and negative words that these families use in describing themselves. This research
examines how these words can be predicted by family process and family content, which
words are frequently used in every type, and how these groups differ in a checklist of used
words. The findings suggest that family process and content may contribute to the use of
positive and negative words, differently. The results, also, revealed that different types of
family vary considerably in positive and negative words. As expected, healthy families have
used the most positive words and the least negative words. These variations even can be
observed in typical words.
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What It Means To Be Achievement Oriented for Javanese-Indonesian Families:
Statistical Findings from Measurement Development Research on Family Climate
Emi Zulaifah 1
1
Educational and Rehabilitative Psychology, Institute of Psychology II, Leipzig University
Country: Indonesia
This study is part of a larger study on family adjustment at the face of change and transition.
The study focused on the development of measurement on family climate by using 94
families at stage I, 164 and 189 subjects in the following stages. The subjects reside in
southern central Java, with Javanese cultural background. The achievement climate is
measured with the Family Environment Scale developed by Moos (2009). In the established
construct on family climate (Moos, 2009), achievement orientation is one factor that will
measure how the social atmosphere in the family is geared toward achievement and
competition frame. The current study shows that such measure is not sufficient in terms of
validity and reliability for assessing families in the area. Factor Analysis shows that
achievement orientation have two distinct factors called competition and hard work. Results
are discussed within the cross-cultural context.
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The Role of Family Function in the Coping Style and Self-Esteem
Majid Baradaran 1
1
Psychology, Payam Noor University
Country: Iran
Family is regarded as the main organ and institution of every society which has significant
role in securing bodily health and happiness, training abilities and satisfying emotional needs
and in socialization. Self-esteem and coping style are founded in the family, therefore the
relationship between family function with coping style and self-esteem is of the main
objective of this research. The sample includes 283 guilan college students(162 girls and 121
boys) and they answered to family assessment device, coping style questionnaire and selfesteen scale. Result showed that there is significant positive correlation between family
function with coping style and self-esteem. Moreover, findings indicated that there is
difference between boys and girls college students in this variables.
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The Role of Self-Efficacy and Family Performance in the University Students
Adaptibility
Majid Baradaran 1
1
Psychology, Payam Noor University, Faculty of Psychology
Country: Iran
Studying at university causes many students worry and tension. Unfamiliarity with the
educational system, strangeness in the new environment, distancing from the family and
insufficiency of economic and welfare facilities can interfere with the students\' adaptability.
In recent decades adaptability as a trait of mental health has drawn the attention of many
psychologists and sociologists. Therefore it is necessary to study and identify the factors
which exert influence on the adaptability. In so doing the present study has dealt with the role
of self-efficacy and family performance in adaptability. 172 college students(67 boys and 105
girls) were selected and completed the Questionnaires self-efficacy, family assessment device
and adaptability. The results indicate that self-efficacy and family performance significantly
positive correlate with adaptability.
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What is "Private "Family Information ? What is "Secret"? How Far does it Reach?. A
Social Science Homework.
Diana V. Jiménez Cervantes 1 , Leonor Cantera 1 , Adriano Beiras 1
1
Social Psychology, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona
Country: Spain
Everyday thousands of families get involved in the public health services sphere. It is a
priviliged setting to observe what kind of family information and experiences are considered
as "private" ,wich ones as "secrets", how this is disclosed or not.We analyze which could be
the network and social- political consecuences of this process.We had chosen the social
service of Council Program for Childhood in Hospitalet de Llobregat (Catalonia, Spain) for
families with newborns. .Following a qualitative perspective, we had used two techniques: a)
six month participant observation and b) focused interviews with fifteen mothers, participants
of the service. İs our interest to show and light that in intervention field and social realities,
this "private" subjects have undeniable impact, concerning public policy, economy, education,
health. Lets claim together the public implication of "private" life debate, but not only to the
outside of researching scene.
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The Self Regulation of Newlyweds under the Chinese Multiple Selves Perspective
Kuo Shih-Hsien 1 , Chang Szu-Chia 2
1
Counseling Psychology, Chinese Culture University
Social Psychology, Shih-Hsin University
Country: Taiwan
2
The goal of this study aimed at the presentation of the self regulation processes of newlyweds
in Taiwan. Under the Chinese multiple selves perspective consisting of one subjective self
and four objective selves it is supposed that the subjective self regulates the four objective
selves. In order to grasp the dynamic marital adaptation processes 17 couples were
interviewed with half-structured interviews guideline. Using the grounded theory based
qualitative content analysis it was found that flexible attitude, more patient and tolerance,
perspective taking, reciprocal concession and respect each other are important for marriage
satisfaction in everyday life such as financial management, child caring and housework. The
development, transformation and mutual influences of four objective selves in marital
adaptation processes is also discussed. An overflowed effect among objective selves were
found. The dynamic presentation of four objective selves is constructed.
544
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Parents and Professionals Perspectives on Returned Children in the Portuguese
Adoption System: A Comprehensive Approach
Dora Redruello 1
1
Permanent Observatory of Adoption, Family Rights Center, Faculty of Law, University of
Coimbra
Country: Portugal
This communication explores the main findings of a pioneer national research concerning the
reasons that adoptive parents evoke for returning the child back to the Shelters. Supported by
a qualitative matrix, using semi-structured interviews and unstructured observations, the
discourses of the agents involved (adoption teams, adoptive families and technical staff, n=
23) were analyzed. Their perspective was, then, triangulated in order to understand in depth
this question. Special focus was also put on their description of specific events that were
representative of success or disastrous interventions. The main findings support the
hypothesis that these key-parties have only partial knowledge of the adoption phenomenon,
each one not anticipating the needs/expectations of the others (e.g. provided clinical data)
therefore turning this misunderstood communication into returning reasons. Finally, the
impact of these findings on planning and materializing adoption, either by Professionals and
families, is addressed in order to enhance the probability of success.
545
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Transsexualism, Medical Protocols and Quality of Life: A Complicated Relationship.
Miguel Roselló 1
1
DIGECIC / Social Psychology, Girona University
Country: Spain
İs it correct to say that transsexuals people manage to improve their quality of life through the
current medical protocols? In the context of growing theoretical and activist criticism about
the pathologizing of Transsexuality, it is inquired into the effects of both medical
understanding and practices on health and general well-being of this population. With this
aim, the theoretical foundations that support the medical vision of transsexuality are reviewed,
questioning their inclusion in Gender Identity Disorders (DSM IV) and noting that a
significant part of their symptoms may have a psychosocial reading and explanation. Finally,
through the meta-analysis of two studies with conflicting results, it is problematized the most
direct effects of "Sex Reassignment Surgery" in the well-being of this population, stressing
the need to include symbolic aspects of analysis to evaluate the impact of medical
interventions on transsexuals' quality of life.
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Lesbian and Bisexual Women in Multiple Ecological Contexts
Kimberly Belmonte 1 , Tabitha Holmes 1 , Nicole Giordano 1 , Ruth Linder 2
1
2
Psychology, State University of New York at New Paltz
Women's Studies, State University of New York at New Paltz
Although sexual minority individuals are embedded in a series of complex systems—legal,
political, cultural, and institutional—little is known about how these diverse contexts affect
sexual identity and well-being. Using Bronfenbrenner‘s Ecological Systems Model (1979) as
a theoretical framework, the purpose of this study was to better understand how proximal
(e.g., interpersonal relationships) and distal (e.g., policies) environments influence the
development of homosexual and bisexual women living in the United States. In this mixed
methods study, 367 lesbian and 495 bisexual women completed self-report questionnaires that
measured: 1) feelings about sexual orientation; 2) degree of openness; 3) quality of life; and
4) biculturalism. Analyses revealed that lesbian women fared better than bisexual women on
all measures. A thematic analysis of open-ended questions identified emergent themes that
centered on experiences of inclusion (e.g., acceptance) and exclusion (e.g. legalized
homophobia). The discussion focuses on similarities and differences within and between
groups.
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Gay and Bisexual Men: Factors Related to Culture, Religion, Attachment Style,
Internalized Shame, and Internalized Homonegativity
Jac Brown 1 , Wah Yun Low 2 , Raymond Tal 3
1
Psychology, Macquarie University
Medicine, University of Malaya
3
AIDS Organisation, PT Foundation
2
Country: Australia
The enormous impact of AIDS around the world is substantially influenced by factors often
related to regional attitudes, values, and behaviour. The current study was designed to
consider IH in relation to culture, sexuality, and religiosity. It involved an online survey of
men who have sex with men in Malaysia (n=234) and Australia (n=124) exploring variables
of shame, self esteem, avoidant and anxious attachment styles, religiosity, and IH. Malaysian
respondents reported higher levels of IH, shame, religiosity and insecure attachment styles,
and self esteem. Multivariate analysis reduced these differences to anxious attachment style,
shame and self esteem when taking age into consideration. There were also differences in
religion on variables of anxious attachment style, shame, self esteem and IH. IH was
predicted by shame, avoidant attachment style and by religiosity. These findings are discussed
in relation to implications for sexual health.
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Resilience in Communities, Institutional Density and Citizenship
Bernardo Castro 1
1
Pós-graduação, Fundação Dom Cabral
Country: Brazil
In Latin America, public institutions are weak, their actions still don‘t help as much as
necessary. Health care, education, and safety are the most problematic issues in many
countries where lots of people are poor or miserable. Although the State is responsible, it is
not enough to guarantee good conditions for the daily life, what makes many communities
organize themselves to overcome their problems. Results from a research with 880 adolescent
and young people, combined with interviews with principals and teachers at public schools in
a Brazilian city, show that both schools and other local institutions, either are called by
different communities to participate in their lives, or come to offer helps. Therefore, one can
study these phenomena according to the theory of resilience and consider the ―density‖ of the
involved institutions. First conclusions show that schools could help not only students, but the
whole communities for resilience.
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Collective Action, Intergroup Contact and Mediating Role of Relative Deprivation and
Group Power among Social Groups: The Turkish Context.
Elvan Melek Erturk 1 , Huseyin Cakal 2 , Miles Hewstone Hewstone 2
1
2
Department of Psychology, Bursa Uludag University
Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford
Using Structural Equation Modelling, we investigated the impact of intergroup contact and
ingroup identification on collective action and support for policies favouring ingroup and
outgroup via relative deprivation and group power. Among the minority secular group,
intergroup contact was negatively associated with collective action tendencies (Study 1,
n=267) whereas ingroup identification was strongly associated with collective action. Both
paths were fully mediated by group power and relative deprivation. In study 2 (n=290),
intergroup contact was positively associated with collective action and more support for
policies favouring the out-group among the majority religious group. As in Study 1 ingroup
identification was positively associated with collective action but negatively with policies
benefitting the secular outgroup. We also found support for the moderating effect of group
esteem threat on the group power to collective action path in both studies. The results are
discussed as they relate to intergroup contact and collective action.
550
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The Representation of Modern Economic Policy in Common Consciousness Citizens of
Russia and Germany
Olga Deyneka 1
1
Department of Politic Psychology, St.-Peterburg State University
Country: Russia
The goal of this study was to investigate the image of modern economic policy in common
consciousness citizens of Russia and Germany. The research was made in period of
expectations of a new wave of economic crisis. We used a method of semantic differential
with stimulus \"economic policy in your country\" and \"labour\". 73 managers from Moscow
and 64 managers from Berlin took part in the research, groups of German and Russian
participants were similar in social descriptions. Russian managers evaluated activity of
economic policy higher (p<0,01) then Germans. This is because of high activity of the
Russian mass media in giving the information (using methods of social therapy) about social
measures, which were taken by the government in a crisis. Analysis of descriptors shows, that
labour is taken as more humane and safety in Germany, and more vigorous, brave, resolute,
lucrative in Russia.
551
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Psychological Autonomy, Culture of Horizontality, and Human Flourishing: A Personcentered Approach to Socio-economic Transitions
Valery Chirkov 1 , Nadezhda lebedeva 2
1
2
Psychology, University of Saskatchewan
Psychology, State University - Moscow School of Econoimics
Country: Canada
One of the basic criteria for evaluating socio-economic changes should be a promotion of
people‘s flourishing: to be creative, have positive mental and physical health, be happy, and
successful. In order to flourish humans need to be free politically, behaviourally, and
psychologically. Culture of horizontality, which is comprised by the values and practices of
trust, respect, equality, tolerance and sharing, constitutes a fertile soil where human autonomy
can grow and flourish. This culture is opposed by the culture of verticality. A cultivation of
the culture of horizontality and exercising a control over the culture of verticality is one of the
directions of culture changes, which aims toward promoting people flourishing. The authors
compare Canada and Russia based on both international indices and original empirical data
collected by the authors that support a thesis about the role horizontality plays in promoting
people‘s autonomy and well-being.
552
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A Longitudinal Study of Perspective Taking and Trust as Mediators of Intergroup
Contact and Collective Action in Romania.
Huseyin Cakal 1 , Sebastian Pintea 2 , Miles Hewstone Hewstone 1 , Anthony Heath 1 , Alina
Rusu 2
1
2
Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford
Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Babes Bolyai University
This study longitudinally investigated the effects of intergroup contact and ingroup
identification as predictors on endorsement of collective action tendencies and support for
policies favouring the out-group via perspective taking and trust among the advantaged
(n=286, Romanian) group‘s members in Romania. Our data supported a model where
intergroup contact is positively associated with endorsement of collective action benefitting
the out-group via partial mediation of perspective taking and trust across all three waves.
Ingroup identification and support for policies were negatively associated via trust and
perspective taking in wave 1 and perspective taking and outgroup support in wave 1 were
negatively associated with endorsement of collective action via intergroup contact in wave 2.
The results, policy implications and avenues for future research are discussed within the
context of social change.
553
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Attitudes toward Chinese Workers in Japan: Intergroup Contact and Endorsement of
Collective Action Tendencies.
Huseyin Cakal 1 , Tomohiro Kumagai 2 , Miles Hewstone 1
1
2
Psychology, Otsuma Women's University
In a cross-sectional study we tested the effects of intergroup contact and higher level of
ingroup identification on outgroup evaluation, endorsement of collective action tendencies by
the outgroup and collective action tendencies on behalf of the outgroup via negative and
positive emotions for Chinese in Japan. Among undergraduate student sample (n=200) in
Tokyo, Japan. Our data supported a model where the positive effect of intergroup contact on
all three outcome variables is fully mediated by positive emotions but not by negative
emotions. We also found additional support for the negative effect of in-group identification
on out-group evaluation only mediated partially by positive emotions. Finally intergroup
contact resulting from friendship was seen to have a stronger positive influence on the
outcomes compared to ordinary contact. Results and policy implications and avenues for
future research are discussed.
554
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The Incarceration Effects on the Identities of Female Ex-Convicts: Memories of
Experiences Lived in Seclusion System
Ana Paula Moniz Freire 1
1
PPGMS, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Country: Brazil
The objective of this study is to verify the effects of the imprisonment on the identity of
female ex-convicts, through narratives the experiences in prison system. The focus is the
production of memory live on in prison on a qualitative study through interviews. Whereas
the construction of identity is made in social interaction, analysis of the reports is made under
this approach, taking into account how the prison environment influences the construction of
identity. The interviews indicated that the reports were impregnated with terms like
"marginal, " "thug‖, and that they were identified by such words and, consequently, such
identities. It appears that the affinity with this identity is against one of the goals of
imprisonment - socializing - because this identification is a form of legal and social tagging,
and leads one more to the marginalization and crime.
555
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Overcoming Failure Syndrome of Unemployed Youth in a Catch-up Society
Taimi Elenurm 1 , Tiit Elenurm 2
1
2
Management Institute, Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences
Entrepreneurship Department, Estonian Business School
Country: Estonia
High youth unemployment is a new social and psychological experience for many young
people that were not able to foresee job search difficulties in last years of the economic boom.
Eight-month counselling of 21 young job seekers revealed that they managed to get job
straight after graduating the high school but interrupted their contracts with employers during
4-month probation period as their high aspirations concerning work environment and
colleagues were not met. Paradoxical reactions during and after unsuccessful job seeking
attempts – presenting even higher and idealistic demands presented to potential employers
and at the same time limiting human contacts and networking – are analyzed. Case analysis
and action research methods were applied for overcoming psychological failures that can be
traced back to high school. Psychological counselling can be linked to re-training through
part-time project work that demonstrates diversity of jobs and empowers young job seekers in
different teamwork modes.
556
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The Effects of Unemployment and Job Insecurity on Health and Family Relations
Nevin Solak 1 , Nebi Sümer 1 , Mehmet Harma 1
1
Country: Turkey
Research has indicated that job insecurity and unemployment have similar negative impact on
both mental and physical health as well as family relations. Using data from 264 currently
working and 143 unemployed participants, we compared (1) employed and unemployed
individuals, (2) those with low and high job insecurity, and (3) those high job insecurity and
currently unemployed on subjective well-being, psychological and physical health problems,
relationship happiness, relationship violence and conflict, and family chaos. Overall, results
revealed that compared to currently employed individuals and those with low job insecurity,
unemployed individuals and those working but having high job insecurity showed more
psychological, physical, and relationship problems. There were no significant differences
between those experiencing high job insecurity and unemployed individuals on the major
study variables. Findings suggested that the negative effects of unemployment on health and
relationships spill over to others by creating job insecurity in the society.
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Category: Social Psychology
Attachment Styles Among Bullies, Victims and Bully/Victims
Kristi Kõiv 1
1
Faculty of Social Scieces and Education, University of Tartu
Country: Estonia
Attachment theory provides a valuable conceptual frame for understanding the role of
attachment styles in the development of bullying behavior in adolescence. The present study
examined attachment styles (secure, avoidant, anxious/ambivalent) that differentiated bullies,
victims, bully/victims and uninvolved adolescents. A total of 1921 (1006 girls and 915 boys)
students in grades 4 through 9 (ages 10–18 years) completed a peer-reported measure (Peer
Nomination Inventory: Perry, Kusel, Perry, 1988) to determine the status of bullying behavior
(bullies N=178; victims N=168; bully/victims N=16) and a self-reported measure to examine
attachment style (Multiple-item Attachment Scale: Simpson, 1990). ANOVA analyzes
indicated two clear tendencies: (1) bullies tended to have higher scores in avoidant attachment
scales than the other groups of respondents and (2) victims tended to demonstrate higher
levels of insecure attachment than bullies, bully/victims and uninvolved adolescents.
558
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Domestic Violence and Delinquency: Differences by Gender and Type of Crime
Committed
Patricia Martinez Lanz 1
1
Psychology, Universidad Anáhuac
Country: Mexico
The purpose of this research was to determine differences in levels of domestic violence in
prison population by gender and offense type. A total of 459 subjects participated (200
women and 259 men) who were inmates at the Centre for Social Rehabilitation of the State of
Morelos, Mexico. The average age was 36.7 years for women and 42.5 years for men. We
used a scale assessing family violence through: verbal aggression, physical aggression,
humiliation and respect. To determine the differences among family violence between men
and women by type of crime, a variance analysis showed significant effects by sex (F = 12.43,
p <.001) but not by crime (F = 1.05, p > .05). Regarding the interaction of sex by type of
crime, the results were significant for domestic violence (F = 3.49, p< .05), where women had
higher violence scores in in most crimes.
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Efficacy of Anger Management Training on Social Adjustment of Female Adolescents
Sepideh Barghandan 1 , Nima Ghaemi Khomami 1
1
Psychology, Tonekabon Azad University
Country: Iran
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of anger management training on
social adjustment of female adolescents. The design of this study is experimental with pretestposttest control group. Statistical populations are all of the high school Iranian‘s female
students in Rasht. Sampling (n=30) was done randomly and divided in control (n=15) and
experimental (n=15) groups. The later group attended at anger management training program
in 8 sessions, 90 minutes each .But control group didn‘t any training. Data collection tool was
Adjustment Inventory (AISS) at pre and post intervention and analyzed by MANCOVA
method‘s at SPSS-16 software. The finding indicated that observed F proportion was
statistically significant (p< 0.01). Thus, anger management training program was effective in
improving of social adjustment. So considering this program for students in school or
university could lead to improve or save the social adjustment and decrease the aggression.
560
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Sex Differences in the Use of Indirect Aggression in Turkish Adults
Hatem Öcel 1 , Orhan Aydın 2
1
2
Psychology, Karabük University
Country: Turkey
Evolutionary and sociocultral perspectives make different predictions for sex differences in
the use of indirect aggression. Evolutionary psychologists predict that male should use
indirect aggression more frequently since it evolved as a form of aggression that reduced the
cost of direct physical aggression. The sociocultral perspective links the use of different types
of aggression to differential socialization of males and females and asserts that females should
use indirect aggression more frequently since they are discouraged from the use of direct
forms of aggression from an early age. The present study investigated sex differences in the
use of indirect aggression in a Turkish sample. Participants were 420 (181 female and 239
male) university students. Indirect Aggression Scale‘s Aggressor and Target versions were
used as instruments. Both versions of the scale were administered to separate samples. Male
participants reported using indirect aggression more frequently than women. Keywords:
Indirect aggression, gender
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Functions of Emotional Reactivity, Emotionality, Emotional Control and Impulsivity in
Patterns of Readiness for Interpersonal Aggression
Marek Smulczyk 1
1
Institute of Applied Psychology, Academy of Special Education
Country: Poland
This paper presents a study of the relationship between emotional reactivity, emotionality,
emotional control, impulsivity and three patterns of readiness for interpersonal aggression.
The study was conducted on adolescents and young adults (N=450 ; M age = 22.2). The
participants filled in the questionnaire measured several aspects of emotionality (reactivity,
control, impulsivity). At the same session subjects answered Readiness for Interpersonal
Aggression Inventory (three classes of readiness for aggression: emotional-impulsive
readiness (E-IR), behavioral-cognitive readiness (B-CR) and personality-immanent readiness
(P-IR) ). Findings show, that emotional reactivity, emotionality is important element of E-IR,
and emotional control is correlated with B-CR and P-IR. There were also documented sex
differences in intensity of temperamental features and regulatory mechanisms of interpersonal
aggression. The analyses showed that in both subsamples females manifested higher level of
E-IR then males. Obtained results are discussed in context of a role of temperamental traits in
regulatory mechanisms of aggressive behavior.
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The Traps of Violence in Workplaces against Violence.
Paulina Quiñones Santelices 1 , Leonor Maria Canteras Espinosa 1 , Carmen Leontina Ojeda
Ocampo Moré 2
1
2
Department Of Social Psychology, Universidad Autonoma De Barcelona - Spain
Department Of Psychology, University Of Santa Catarina - Brazilon - Portugal
Country: Brazil
Multiple strategies have been generated for intervention by NGOs and governmental bodies to
deal with the eradication of violence. This study was developed on the basis of qualitative
methodology, were conducted with professionals from a centre that works against violence.
The data was collected by means of in-depth interviews. Content analysis produced three
main categories: 1) violence as an individual and inevitable problem, 2) victim‘s (self) blame,
and 3) overcoming violence through a repressive mechanism. The results revealed: 1) the
naturalization and invisibilization of violence, 3) the non responsibilization of the aggressor,
4) the re-victimization of the person suffering mistreatment, and 5) the promotion of violence
as a solution and not as a problem. This centre that work against violence are not exempt from
experiencing it. Its are social spaces where old models of relation converge with the
commitment to reconsider and make changes that can lead towards equality.
563
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Making Sense of Creativity: A Social Representations Study
Vlad Petre Glaveanu 1
1
Institute of Social Psychology, London School of Economics
This presentation explores social representations of creativity in a Western cultural context.
Distinguished from ‗implicit theories‘, social representations are the product of sociocognitive processes such as anchoring and objectification. The empirical research was based
on an on-line survey completed by 106 participants, mainly from the US and the UK. Both
closed and open-ended questions were used to investigate: a) common creativity symbols
(emerging out of a pre-study of Google Images); b) existing dichotomies about the nature of
creativity, and c) self-evaluations of creativity. Participants were first asked to generate their
own creativity symbol and comment on it. Findings indicate that current representations of
creativity are complex and multifaceted and the strongest association present was between
creativity and the arts (especially symbols like paintbrush and colour, children‘s drawings,
etc.). This has several important practical implications for how creativity is understood,
recognised and legitimated in everyday contexts.
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Right-wing Authoritarianism Scale: Adaptation and Validation in Argentina Using CFA
Edgardo D. Etchezahar 1 , Vicente J. Prado-Gasco 2 , Jorge A. Biglieri 1
1
2
Social Psychology, University Of Buenos Aires
Social Psychology, University Of Valencia
Country: Argentina
Right-wing authoritarianism (RWA) is one of two attitudinal constructs (with social
dominance orientation) that combined predict the majority of group prejudice, which in turn is
a major aspect of group identity politics (Sidanius, 1994). RWA is defined as the convergence
of three attitudinal clusters (submission, aggression and conventionalism) and is associated
with a high degree of hostility toward outgroups (Altemeyer, 2006). The scale has been
widely used in different contexts, however, there´s not a validation in Argentina. This study
presents a first approach to the validation of the RWA scale using SEM. The sample was
composed by college students (20-35 years), incidental, stratified with proportional allocation
402 subjects. The result was a 8 item scale with adecuate psychometric properties supporting
the underlying construct (CFA: all index between .913 – .928; SRMR = .038; CRONBACH'S
ALPHA = .826). Future research should increase sample sizes and scope in terms of
representativeness.
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The Types of Migration Behavior of Latvian Residents
Inna Akopova 1
1
Social Psychology, Daugavpils University
Country: Latvia
Societies divided into two national communities are characteristic to some of the new EU
member states. These states are experiencing a peculiar phenomenon: the descendants of
those who once immigrated into these countries now join the larger labour migration to the
more affluent EU member states together with the natives. Workforce drain is an important
issue in a country with weak economy. But what are the behavioral patterns of twocommunity states residents? This research (N=225) reviews aspects of migration patterns and
social attitudes that are subject to migratory experience of residents of Latvia, which is almost
equally divided into ethnic Latvians and ethnic Russians communities. One of the findings is
that ethnic Russians are more prone to labour migration than ethnic Latvians. Analyzing the
ecological component of social attitudes revealed that ethnic Latvians see more opportunities
to achieve their goals in life in Latvia, whereas ethnic Russians see more opportunities abroad
566
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Evaluation of Knowledge towards Narcotic Drugs Among Students of Islamic Azad
Universities Zone 4 in Iran
Reza Javadian 1
1
Social Work, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences
Country: Iran
This research examines the knowledge and attitudes that the students of Islamic Azad
Universities zone 4, hold about narcotic drugs and substance abuse. A total of 3449 (52.7%
male and 47.3% female) students from eighteen universities who completed questionnaire,
were stratified randomly selected. The data analyze was done by T-test and ANOVA. The
results revealed that the escaping of grief, problems and accompanying to addicted friends
were mentioned as factors of substance abuse by many of students. In total, the range of
students‘ knowledge about factors of substance abuse (79.1%) and symptom of narcotic drug
use (75.6%) was more than average. The author explored the differences between male and
female college students\' attitudes toward factors of addiction (p<.01), treatment (p<.05) and
prevention methods of substance abuse (p<.001). The results of ANOVA showed that there
isn‘t a significant difference between the knowledge of education groups\' students about
factors of substance abuse.
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University Student Movement in Brazil
Ana Carolina Barros Silva 1
1
Psychology, Education
Country: Brazil
This abstract derived from a scientific investigation that lasted a year and aimed to
comprehend the student movement and mainly listen to students who do not participate in this
movement seeking to understand their positions. Data collection was conducted through
survey and literature research and semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed and
perceived that the student movement has changed a lot over the past years and their members
may not have followed all the changes, mainly because they are fixed at the time Brazilian
dictatorship, when the student movement was one of social actors significantly responsible for
winning back democracy. This created certain stereotypes for the Movement and also
idealizations, this means that although the political scenario and the needs of the youth today
are others, they expect a similar performance from decades ago.
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A Socio-Normative Approach of the Future Time Perspective Construct
Severin Guignard 1 , Themis Apostolidis 1 , Christophe Demarque 1
1
Laboratory of Social Psychology, Provence University
Country: France
Our presentation suggests a social psychological approach of the normative character of
Future Time Perspective (FTP) based methodologically on the studies of social norms of
judgment (Jellison and Green 1981; Dubois 2003). We used the future sub-scale of the ZTPI
(Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory, Zimbardo and Boyd, 1999) as a standardized measure
of FTP. Two experimental studies were conducted. The first one (N=125) uses the wellknown paradigm of self-presentation whereas the second (n=172) the judges' paradigm. In
study 2 the type of social value (social utility Vs social desirability) associated with FTP is
explored by asking people to make personality judgments about people presented as high or
low on FTP . The results of these studies support the normativity of this psychological
construct and call for a deeper analysis of the socio-normative dimensions of the FTP and
suggest a re-conceptualization of the FTP (dispositional variable VS socio-cognitive
construct).
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The Relationship between Spritual Intelligence and Time Perspective in Students
Azra Zebardast 1 , Mohammad Ali Besharat 1 , Marjan Haghighatgoo 2 , Seyed Vali Allah
Mousavi 3 , Elahe Ranjbar 4 , Shahrzad Shafaei 4
1
Psychology, Tehran University
Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University
3
Psychology, Guilan University
4
Psychology, Azad University of Mazandaran
2
Country: Iran
The aim of the present research was to investigate the relationship between spritual
intelligence and time perspective in a sample of Iranian students.a total of 383 students (177
boys,206 girls)were participated in this study as volunteers.they were asked to complete
sprituality intelligence inventory (Abdolahzade,2008)and Zimbardo Time perspective
inventory (ZTPI-15;in press).results showed significant positive correlation between total
sprituality intelligence and future orientation,significant positive correlation of spritual life
based on an inner core subscale with future time perspective.the results also revealed
significant positive correlation of perception subscale and connection with source of existence
with future time perspective, significant positive correlation of total sprituality intelligence
with present hedonistic orientation and significant positive correlation of total spituality and
their subscales with positive past time perspective.based on the results it can be concluded
that individuals with higher sprituality intelligence have more positive time perspective.
570
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A Phenomenological Exploration of the Experience of Being a Street Beggar
Christopher Stones 1 , Wade Shaw 1
1
Street begging has long been a subject of research as social scientists consider how this
reflects upon various psycho-social structures. Characteristic questions relate to earning
capacity, family discord, social alienation, self-concept, and social support systems. However,
there is a dearth of research on the experience of being a beggar. Consequently, several street
beggars in Johannesburg were interviewed using a series of well-established steps aligned to a
descriptive phenomenological approach. Comprehensive interviews were finally conducted
with four young adult street beggars. Additionally, one of the researchers spent considerable
time begging in order to better experience the activity. The outcome suggests that the younger
street beggars experienced little shift in self-esteem as they considered begging to be a
socially-acceptable form of acquiring money. By contrast, the older beggars reported feeling
humiliated in the first few weeks but that this sense slowly shifted to one of resignation and a
fore-shortening of their future perspective
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The Main Factors that Influence on University Student's Attitudes About Religious
Believes
Ragabali Allahyarahmadi 1
1
Sociology, Mazandaran Payame Noor Universiry
Country: Iran
Aim: The study investigated the role of social and economic factors on religion beliefs in
university students. Method: Participants were 150 students from Babol Payame Noor
University that were randomly selected and Religious Beliefs Inventory (RBI) administered
on them. The data were analyzed with correlation coefficient formula. Results: Findings
showed significant relationship between student and their father\'s level of income and
literacy, culture, gender, resident place, social category, mass media with religion believes.
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The Social Representation of Creativity : A Cross-cultural Study
Canan Muter Sengul 1 , Jean Louis Tavani 2 , Franck Zenasni 2 , Dmitry Lyusin 3 , Lisa Olsson
4
, Todd Lubart 2
1
School of Applied Sciences, Celal Bayar University
Psychology, Université Paris Descartes
3
Psychology of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian State University for the Humanities
4
Psychology, University of Gothenburg
2
Country: Turkey
Studying the concept of creativity in an intercultural context is important to increase the
knowledge about different perceptions of creativity. Meanwhile the main goal of the present
study is to examine the social representation of creativity across different countries. It is
aimed to examine how creativity is perceived and how the perceptions may change according
to the culture. The study is conducted in France, Italy, Russia, Sweden, USA and Turkey.
Participants are chosen among adults of the general population for each country. A
questionnaire is administered as an internet form which is asked into the language of the
country applied and which examines the content of the social representation of creativity with
the free association methodology. Participants completed the survey online via the web.
Answers of the participants submitted to a content analysis.
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Cross-confessional Comparison of Values (Russian Christians and Muslims)* *The
research supported by “Scientific Foundation of SU-HSE” (project №11-04-0003 within
the contest “Teacher-Students” 2011-2012)
Lusine Grigoryan 1
1
Country: Russia
The purpose of the given study is to reveal the differences in values (using Schwartz‘s
method) between Christians and Muslims of Russia. Our study is based on the Schwartz‘s
Theory of Basic Human Values, which ―defines values as desirable, trans-situational goals,
varying in importance that serves as guiding principles in people‘s lives‖ [Schwartz, 2006,
p.1]. Schwartz Value Survey was used for the individual and cultural level values exposure.
Student‘s t-test was used to reveal the differences between groups. Cross-confessional
comparison showed the significant differences in values on the both levels between Russian
Christians and Muslims. Among Muslims such cultural level values as Harmony,
Conservatism, Mastery, Intellectual autonomy and Egalitarianism are stronger, than among
Christians. Comparison of individual level values showed that Muslims are inclined to such
value types as ―Conservation‖ and ―Self- transcendence‖, while Christians – to ―Openness to
change‖ and ―Self- enhancement‖.
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Challenging the Discrepancy between General Attitudes and Specific Behaviors with
Campbell's Paradigm
Katarzyna Byrka 1 , Florian Kaiser 2
1
Wroclaw Faculty, Warsaw School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Wroclaw Faculty,
Poland
2
Department for Social Psychology and Individual Differences, Otto-von-Guericke
University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
Country: Poland
Intuitively, a person who believes in some matter or idea should also behave in accordance
with this belief. Nonetheless, general beliefs (attitudes) appear to be poor predictors of
specific behaviors. Contrary to common findings, Campbell\'s paradigm, a novel approach to
attitudes\' research, assumes an axiomatic and thus perfect connection between attitudes and
behaviors. We conducted two studies within Campbell\'s paradigm to validate this
assumption. With a laboratory experiment (N = 131), we were able to predict the performance
of an objectively difficult pro-ecological behavior (cooperation in a social dilemma task) on
the basis of people‘s attitude toward the environment. With a quasi-experimental Internet
study (N = 222), we inferred an individual‘s general environmental attitude on the basis of
whether they performed or not a demanding pro-ecological behavior (i.e., refraining from
consuming animal-based products). In line with Campbell‘s model, we empirically confirmed
that general attitudes are formally related to specific behaviors.
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The Relationship between Attachment Styles and Sex Guilt Among Iranian Women
Negar Teimorupour 1 , Nahaleh Moshtagh Bidokhti 1 , Abbas Pourshahbaz 1
1
Clinical Psychology, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation
Country: Iran
Introduction. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between attachment
styles and sex guilt. Method. The data presented here were obtained from a total of 192
married Iranian women. The subjects' socio-demographic data, attachment styles (Adult
Attachment Styles Index) and sex guilt (Mosher Revised Sex- Guilt Inventory) was gathered.
Results. Findings showed that there are significant relationships(p<0.01) between sex guilt
and secure attachment style(r=-0.265), Insecure-ambivalent attachment style (r=0.241)and
insecure-avoidant attachment style(r=0.257). Also there were significant
relationships(p<0.01) between sex guilt and Age(r=0.438) and marital duration(r=0.345).
Age, insecure-ambivalent and insecure-avoidant attachment styles were able to predict 25.1
percent of the variance of sex guilt. Conclusion. In conclusion Women with secure attachment
styles have lower levels of sex guilt and women who have ambivalent and avoidant
attachment styles have higher levels of sex guilt. Also age and marital duration are positively
correlated with sex guilt in women.
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Values and Personality Characteristics as Predictors of Ethnic Intolerance* *The
research supported by “Scientific Foundation of SU-HSE” (project №11-04-0003 within
the contest “Teacher-Students” 2011-2012)
Lusine Grigoryan 1
1
Country: Russia
The given work is devoted to the study of ethnic intolerance predictors. The study has to
answer the main question – how personality traits and values connect with ethnic intolerance.
Survey method is used in our research. The questionnaire includes Schwartz Value Survey,
Berry‘s scale for ethnic intolerance index exposure and Cattell‘s 16 PF for initial personality
characteristics exposure. Correlation, regression and dispersion analysis have been used for
data processing. As a result we obtain a model of ethnic intolerance predictors, which
includes such personality characteristics as Low Super Ego Strength and Conservatism, and
values of ―Self-transcendence‖ (Benevolence and Universalism). The dispersion model of
ethnic intolerance by personality characteristics is not significant, but by values it describes
22% of ethnic intolerance index dispersion. The model includes such values as Benevolence,
Universalism, Tradition, Hedonism and Power. So, values as a social construct determine the
intolerance attitude more than personality characteristics.
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Loss Anxiety: An Alternative Explanation for the Fundamental Fear of Human Beings
Mujde Koca Atabey 1 , Bengi Oner Ozkan 1
1
Psychology, METU
Country: Turkey
It is proposed that death and disability share a lot in common; there is an loss anxiety concept
behind these two phenomena. Disability is defined according to social model which argues
that not the impairments but the society is disabling (e. g. Morris. 1993) Death is
conceptualized within the Terror Management Theory perspective which argues that that
human intellectual capacity leads to awareness about human mortality (Becker, 1973;
Greenberg, Solomon, & Pyszczynski, 1997). Data was collected from undergraduate students
in Ankara. The results partially support the hypotheses. It is stated that, death and disability
are similar but qualitatively different concepts. Their similarity lies behind the issue of loss.
Both death and disability provokes loss anxiety among individuals. The results would be
discussed in relation to attitudinal and behavioral consequences.
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A New Group Process Model by Group Identity Development: a Multilevel Viewpoint.
Miki Ozeki 1 , Toshikazu Yoshida 2
1
2
Recearch Center for Higher Education, Kanazawa University
Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University
Country: Japan
Ever since Postmes et al. (2006) proposed the interactive model of social identity formation,
studies on group identity have employed a multilevel perspective. However, there is no
consensus on the operational definition of group identity at the group level, as group identity
has not been adequately addressed at the group level. To this end, the present study aimed at
identifying the difference between two subscales of group identity—membership and pride—
at both the individual and group levels. A questionnaire survey was administered to 358
university students (161 male, 190 female, 7 unidentified). Multilevel structural equation
modeling showed pride reflected ingroup value at the group level and enhanced membership
at the individual level. It also revealed membership was a source of group entitativity. We
newly developed a group process model based on group identity development from a
multilevel viewpoint, where group identity is considered to make an assemblage a group.
579
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Practice of Socio-Psychological Evaluation of Management Teams and the Effectiveness
of their Functioning.
Natalia Zolotova 1
1
Human Resources, MoldovaGaz
Country: Moldova
Every organization is a complex mechanism, the effectiveness of which greatly depends on
the activity of well chosen management personnel, the level of teamwork, which the upper
management in the organization can perform. Goal of this comparative research is to describe
the system of indexes that may characterize an effective management team. Subjects of the
research are management teams of different enterprises of Moldavian power industry.
Methods used: Group personality evaluation method, test of color relations, simulation
method, expert evaluation of management groups activity, correlation, factorial types of
analysis. Conclusion: Depending on characteristics of the manager, and on the level of
equivalence in behavior styles, the perception of surrounding social environment and on the
level of management team solidarity we can estimate the teams functional effectiveness. The
complex of methods proposed in the research allows to develop an express diagnostic system,
which allows to determine the effectiveness of the executive team functioning.
580
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Individual and Group Performance on Insight Problems: The Effects of Experimentally
Induced Fixation
Christine Smith 1
1
Psychology, Grand Valley State University
Recent research has shown that the benefits associated with incubation periods during
individual problem solving can be explained in terms of forgetting the material or of any
strategy that serves to block progress toward success (i.e., the forgetting-fixation hypothesis).
While interacting groups reliably outperform individuals on problem-solving tasks, groups‘
superior memory capacity may serve to hinder problem solving, especially when fixation has
occurred. In two studies, individuals and three-person groups attempted to solve rebus puzzles
under conditions of experimentally induced fixation before and after a 15 minute incubation
period. Unlike individual performance, group performance was not consistent with the
forgetting-fixation hypothesis. Analyses of interaction process data revealed that group
members who escaped fixation often solved for the group in a ―Eureka‖ type fashion, but only
if other members had not mentioned the fixating material.
581
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Effects of Causal Attributions on Stereotype in Outgroup Favoritism Condition: is
Change the Stereotype?
Nader Hajloo 1
1
Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Country: Iran
Through one experiment, the effects of causal attributions on stereotype were examined. Pilot
study revealed that Open University Students (OUS) have positive attitudes to Governmental
University Student\'s IQ. This stereotype used for create outgroup favoritism condition. In
original experiment, 80 Ardabil OUS assigned randomly to 8 experiment groups. In
experiments conditions, target individual‘s positive or negative counter stereotype behavior
was attributed to stable internal, unstable internal and situational causes. Control subjects
were exposed with no attribution for target individual‘s behavior. Results of experiments
showed change in explicit stereotype when counter stereotype behavior was attributed to
stable internal causes, but implicit stereotype was not affected of causal attribution
manipulations. Moreover, explicit and implicit levels of stereotype were correlated in
experimental conditions. Result revealed the changeability of explicit stereotype and
resistance of implicit stereotype in counter attributing the counter stereotype behavior to
stable internal casuals, in outgroup favoritism condition.
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Enhancing the Imagined Contact Effect through Elaborated Imagery
Shenel Husnu 1 , Richard Crisp 2
1
2
Psychology, University of Derby
Psychology, University of Kent
Recent studies have shown that imagining intergroup contact can improve attitudes held
toward a range of social groups. This research extends finding on imagined contact by testing
an elaborated task variant designed specifically to enhance future contact intentions. In three
experiments imagined contact heightened intentions, elaborated imagery enhanced this effect,
and these enhancements were attributable to both reduced intergroup anxiety and an increase
in the reported vividness of the imagined scenario. Furthermore, prior contact enhanced the
vividness with which imagined scenarios were envisaged, with concurrent benefits for future
contact intentions. Results also supported the notion that elaboration creates a more accessible
contact script upon which to base future judgments of intention.
583
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Social Dominance Orientation: Dimensionality of the Scale in Argentinean Context
Using Structural Equation Models
Vicente J. Prado-Gasco 1 , Edgardo D. Etchezahar 2 , Luis C. Jaume 2 , Jorge A. Biglieri 2
1
2
Social Psychology, University Of Valencia
Social Psychology, University Of Buenos Aires
Country: Spain
The scale of Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) is used for measuring the predisposition of
individuals to the maintenance of hierarchical intergroup relations and not equal (Pratto,
Sidanius, Stallwarth and Malle, 1994). Recent research has shown the existence of two factors
(Jost & Thompson, 2000; Sidanius & Peña, 2002), although the original formulation
advocated one. The scale has been widely used in different contexts, however, there seems no
to be validated in the argentine context This study presents a first approach to the validation
of the SDO scale in the argentinean context using CFA. The sample was composed by college
students (20-35 years), incidental, stratified with proportional allocation 402 subjects. The
result was a 10 item scale with two correlated factors with adequate psychometric properties
supporting the underlying construct. (CFA: all index between .928–.968; SRMR=.038-.041;
CRONBACH'S ALPHA=.824-.845). Future research is proposed to increase the sample sizes
and scope in terms of representativeness.
584
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Evaluating Intergroup Contact in Integrated Schooling in Northern Ireland: A Direct
Observational Approach
Shelley McKeown 1 , Ed Cairns 1 , Maurice Stringer 1
1
Psychology, University of Ulster
Integrated education has been used as one of the major tools to increase intergroup contact
and improve intergroup relations in Northern Ireland. Despite this, its effectiveness has often
produced conflicting results. One possibility for this is that the majority of studies have used
only short term measures of self-report. Based on recent micro-ecological research in South
Africa and the U.S.A. this paper used a direct observational approach to examine the seating
arrangements of pupils in classrooms in three integrated secondary schools in Northern
Ireland longitudinally. Data collection took place at three points in time over the school year
and involved pupils in the first and third year of each school. Analysis included a classroom
mapping technique followed by a statistical calculation of the number of same and mixed
religion seating adjacencies. Results show that even in an integrated setting significantly high
levels of segregation remain.
585
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When Imagined Contact Leads To Intergroup Trust and Empathy: The Role Of SelfDisclosure In Imagined Intergroup Contact
Dieta Kuchenbrandt 1 , Friederike Eyssel 1
1
University of Bielefeld, Center of Excellence Cognitive Interaction Technology
Country: Germany
Recent research has shown that imagined intergroup contact (IC) – the mental simulation of a
positive interaction with an outgroup member – can improve negative attitudes towards
outgroups. Extending this literature, we tested whether the implementation of a) selfdisclosure and b) reciprocal self-disclosure into the imagined contact scenarios would
outperform the standard scenarios used in IC research. As predicted, results demonstrate that
IC that includes self-disclosure and reciprocal self-disclosure resulted in significantly less
prejudice towards an out-group. Furthermore, we obtained differential effects of disclosure
conditions: whereas the imagination of self-disclosure led to more outgroup trust, imagining
reciprocal self-disclosure increased outgroup empathy. Unlike previous research, merely
imagining a positive intergroup conversation proved ineffective in reducing prejudice.
Altogether, the present research demonstrates that enriching the imagined contact scenarios
with contents that have been effective in actual intergroup contact outperformed the standard
paradigm. Theoretical and practical implications of our findings will be discussed.
586
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How Adolescent Immigrant‟s Acculturation Process is Related to Prejudice? Lessons
Learned from a Spanish Study
Ana María Ruiz-Ruano García 1 , María Soledad Navas Luque 1 , Moshe Tatar 2
1
2
The School of Education, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Country: Spain
The goal of the present study is to adapt the Relative Acculturation Extended Model (RAEM)
to adolescent populations. We examined the relationship between the acculturation process
and other social variables among Spanish adolescents‘ immigrants and nationals. We
administered our questionnaires to 98 Moroccans immigrants and 98 nationals (M=14.02,
SD=1.41) living in a southern Spanish city. Our results suggest that immigrants prefer the
integration option in all the RAEM contexts. Although nationals tend to endorse in most areas
the integration option, in others they prefer their immigrant counterparts to be separated,
assimilated or even marginalized. The relation between acculturation attitudes and prejudice
provides significant statistical differences: Immigrants endorsing the marginalization option
show more prejudice toward nationals as compared to immigrants that prefer being
assimilated. Adolescent nationals who prefer the immigrants to be excluded score higher on
prejudice toward them as compared to those that support the segregation option.
587
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The Social Representations of EU and the Evaluations of Turkey‟s Entry to EU among
Various Social Groups: A Focus Group Research
Melek Goregenli 1 , Pelin Karakus 1
1
Social Psychology, Ege University
Country: Turkey
The main aims of this study were to reveal the prevailing social representations of European
Union and to determine the evaluations of Turkey‘s entry to EU in an adult Turkish sample.
In order to fulfill these aims, six focus groups were conducted to demographically different
individuals and the content analysis of the group discussions revealed four categories namely,
―Turkey‘s membership to EU, Social representations of EU, Social representations Turkey
and Images of Turkey in Europe‖. Finally the results of the thematic analysis showed that
social representations of EU and Turkey and the evaluations of EU membership contribute to
the prediction of EU – Turkey relationships. These observations were interpreted within the
broad framework provided by Moscovici\'s theory of social representations (Moscovici, 1984)
and Tajfel\'s social identity theory (Tajfel, 1974).
588
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Place Identity and Acculturation Process in Immigrant and Host Culture Members in
Izmir
Pelin Karakus 1 , Melek Goregenli 1
1
Social Psychology, Ege University
Country: Turkey
In last decades by the increasing migration to western part of Turkey, the issue of
acculturation has come to occupy an increasingly prominent position. The goal of the study
was whether the various strategies of acculturation are related to differing levels of place
attachment and integration to city in one of the big Turkish cities. The sample was consist of
800 adult participants including the members of host culture and people who immigrated to
Izmir from different cities of Turkey. Data collection involved completion of a structured
questionnaire (Berry, 1980; Lalli, 1992). The main conclusion of the study was that the
acculturation strategies are significantly related with the levels of place attachment.
Examining the different acculturation strategies from the viewpoint of social and
environmental psychology contributed to our understanding of the cultural background of
human-space relations.
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A Test of the Direct and Extended Intergroup Contact Theory: The Mediating Role of
Intergroup Anxiety, Ingroup Identity and Inclusion of the Other in the Self.
Jacopo Grisolaghi 1 , Cristina Stefanile 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Florence, Italy
Country: Italy
Classical prejudice and modern homonegativity were examined in the present study. We
considered the effects of direct and extended cross-group friendship with gay, exploring
mediational effects of intergroup anxiety, ingroup identity and inclusion of the other in the
Self. Male and female students, followed at University of Florence, were enrolled in the
study. All the 455 students were self identifyed as heterosexuals. A questionnaire were
performed to evaluate several intergroup measures. Path analysis showed that direct and
extended contact were associated with lower classical and modern prejudice. The effects of
the direct way is mediated by ingroup identity and intergroup anxiety. The extended contact is
mediated by intergroup anxiety and inclusion of the other in the Self. These research
documents a test of the extended and direct contact effects on classical and modern sexual
prejudice-reducing. Supporting the model, the variables mediated diferently the relationship
between direct/indirect contact and outgroup attitudes.
590
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Primacy of Morality over Competence in the Reaction to Group Deviants: The Effects of
Group Membership and Threat to Social Identity
Rui Serôdio 1 , Marco Rego 1 , Marta Silva 1 , Paula Lopes 1
1
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto
Country: Portugal
We aim to articulate Subjective Group Dynamics model (Marques, Abrams & Páez, 1998)
and evidence showing that morality is more elemental than competence in the formation of
impression about people and groups. We specifically tested the idea that morality is more
instrumental than competence to the subjective legitimation of a positive social identity,
which would be more the case in intergroup contexts that potentiate an insecure ingroup
identity. In a 2 x 2 x 2 factorial design we induced an outgroup threat to ingroup‘s moral vs.
competence status. Participants then evaluated either an ingroup vs. outgroup deviant, that
was either ―immoral‖ or ―incompetent‖. Amongst other results, as expected when ingroup‘s
moral status is threatened, participants depreciated both the morality and competence of the
ingroup deviant relatively to the outgroup counterpart. When competence was the threatened
intergroup comparative dimension, only the deviant‘s competence was downgraded.
591
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Comparing Different Types of Inter-Group Contact in Cyprus
Maria Ioannou 1
1
The study assesses the changes in the attitudes of 78 Greek/Cypriot students towards
Turkish/Cypriots as a result of direct, extended or imagined contact. Levels of anxiety for
future contact and action tendencies were also measured.The three contact types were
compared with each other and with a control group (N=24) based on the magnitude and the
breadth of the changes they caused. An experimental design was utilized in which the
participants were randomly assigned to either one of the contact conditions or the control
group. Measures were taken one week before contact, immediately after contact, and a week
later in order to capture the changes and to check whether they endured in time. Although
results show that Direct Contact leads to relatively more pronounced changes in attitudes and
more enduring changes in action tendencies, there is a consistent change in the levels of
anxiety for future inter-group interaction for all contact types.
592
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European Migration and Prejudice against Incomers
Andy McKinlay 1 , Chris McVittie 2
1
2
Psychology, University of Edinburgh
Psychology, Queen Margaret University Edinburgh
The social psychology of ‗new racism‘ demonstrates that people manage self-presentation in
expressing prejudice towards others. However, most of the evidence for this comes from
population groups having clear ethnic divides between minority and majority (e.g. Pakistanis
in the United Kingdom, Maoris in New Zealand). Here, we extend this research by examining
how Scots respond to Polish immigration into the United Kingdom – a process in which
ethnic differences are less clear to participants. Using discourse analytic techniques, we
examine the talk from six focus groups made up of British nationals. Results show that
participants describe Polish people using a range of positively evaluated traits (e.g. hardworking, conscientious) but that these apparently positive traits are woven into generally
ethnocentric accounts. These findings indicate a hitherto unremarked upon form of ‗new
racism‘ where, rather than moderating negative evaluations with disclaimers or explanations,
speakers draw upon positive features to establish prejudiced conclusions.
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Precision Matters. The Effects of Uncoordinated and Exact Imitation on Liking.
Wojciech Kulesza 1 , Aleksandra Cisłak 1 , Martyna Czekiel 1 , Sylwia Bedyńska 1
1
Social Psychology, Psychology
Country: Poland
Previous research on the chameleon effect has focused on the imitation of facial expressions
and body movements but has failed to control for human confederate error and to rule out
mere responsiveness as an alternative explanation (Chartrand & Bargh, 1999). In this study
we used three pre-recorded sets of the interlocutor‘s responses to investigate whether a fully
controlled method of prerecorded facial expression imitation was effective and if temporally
uncoordinated responsiveness influenced liking. These three conditions were: 1) coordinated
imitation condition; 2) uncoordinated responsive condition; and 3) a standard control
condition. Respondents in the coordinated imitation condition reported liking the confederate
significantly more than those in the other two conditions. Thus, the results demonstrate the
effectiveness of the prerecorded confederate methodology we developed and, that when it
comes to liking the chameleons, coordination matters.
594
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Why Do Stably Satisfied Newlyweds Go On To Divorce?
Justin Lavner 1 , Thomas Bradbury 1
1
Psychology, UCLA
Although divorce often follows a period of declining satisfaction, many marriages low in
distress also end. To understand this effect, we identified 148 couples reporting stably high
levels of relationship satisfaction in the first 4 years of marriage. We compared the couples
who went on to divorce with couples who remained married on measures of commitment,
observed communication, stress, and personality. Divorcing couples displayed more negative
communication, emotion, and social support as newlyweds compared to couples who did not
divorce. No differences were found in the other domains, relationship satisfaction, or positive
behaviors. Thus, even couples who are very successful at navigating the early years of
marriage are vulnerable to later dissolution if their interpersonal exchanges are poorly
regulated. We speculate that the many strengths possessed by these couples may mask their
potent interpersonal liabilities, paradoxically limiting the benefits that educational
interventions might produce.
595
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Seeking Others When Distressed is Associated with Healthy Diurnal Cortisol Patterns
Bulent Turan 1 , Sasha Gibbs 2 , Laura Carstensen 2
1
2
Psychiatry, University of California San Francisco
Psychology, Stanford University
Theoretically, making use of social resources in times of stress is an adaptive human strategy.
We examined the relationship between talking to others about feelings when distressed and a
biological marker of health: a faster rate of cortisol decline across the day. During a weeklong experience-sampling, participants were paged randomly five times every day and asked
about their emotions and social behavior. The conditional probability of talking to another
when emotionally distressed—as well as when not distressed—was computed for each
participant. On two subsequent days, cortisol levels were assessed. As hypothesized, the
probability of talking to others when distressed was associated with a faster decline in cortisol
across the day. This association remained significant when the probability of talking to others
when not distressed (or when happy) was controlled. Thus, making use of social resources
when distressed is associated with adaptive cortisol patterns.
596
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Knowing Loved Ones‟ Wishes: Attachment Security Predicts Caregivers‟ Accuracy
Bulent Turan 1 , Laura Carstensen 2
1
2
Psychiatry, University of California San Francisco
Psychology, Stanford University
Understanding loved ones‘ wishes accurately is essential to effective caregiving. In low-stress
situations, individuals with high attachment-related anxiety are attentive to their relationship
partners‘ conditions, but they get overwhelmed by stressful situations. Individuals with high
attachment-related avoidance avoid stressful situations. Both of these insecure attachment
styles should limit surrogates‘ ability to process distressing information and therefore be
associated with lower accuracy in predicting loved ones‘ end-of-life health care wishes. Clinic
patients stated their preferences toward end-of-life health care in different contexts and
surrogate decision makers independently predicted those preferences. Surrogates also
predicted patients‘ perceptions of everyday living conditions. Surrogates high on either type
of insecure attachment style were less accurate in predicting loved ones‘ end-of-life health
care wishes. While surrogates‘ attachment-related anxiety was associated with lower accuracy
of patients‘ end-of-life health care wishes, it was associated with higher accuracy in the nonstressful task of predicting their everyday living condition
597
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The Relationship between Sex Guilt, Age and Marital Duration with Marital
Satisfaction in Iranian Women.
Negar Teimourpour 1 , Nahaleh Moshtagh bidokhti 1 , Abbas Pourshahbaz 1
1
Clinical Psychology, Universiti of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation
Country: Iran
Introduction.The aim of this study was to identify the relationship between sex guilt,age and
marital duration with marital satisfaction in Iranian women. Method. Subjects were 192
married Iranian women who were selected via a multi-clustering sampling method form
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Tarbiat Modarres and Islamic AZad
Universities. Subject's sociodemographic data, Marital satisfaction(ENRICH Marital
Satisfaction Questionnaire) and sex guilt (Mosher Revised Sex-Guilt Inventory) were
gathered. Results.Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Regression Analysis methods were
used to analyze the data. Findings showed that there is significant reverse relationships
between marital satisfaction and sex guilt(r=-0.452,p<0.01), age(r=-0.5,p<0.01) and marital
duration(r=-0.381,p<0.01). Age and sex guilt were able to predict 30.9 percent of the variance
of marital satisfaction. Conclusion. Higher scores in sex guilt in women were associated with
lower scores in marital satisfaction. Also age and marriage duration were reversely related to
marital satisfaction.
598
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Facebook, Social Capital and Psychosocial Wellbeing: the Mediating Effects of Intimate
Self-disclosure
Jeff Gavin 1 , Joiner Richard 1 , Watts Leon 2 , Hayes Alan 2 , Dooodson James 1
1
2
Psychology, University of Bath
Computer science, University of Bath
Research indicates that intense Facebook use by university students is positively related to
several measures of psychosocial wellbeing, via the formation and maintenance of social
capital. However, this research has not explored the possible mediating effects of online
intimate self-disclosure. This study therefore investigates the relationship between Facebook
use, measures of psychosocial wellbeing, social capital and online intimate self disclosure.
122 undergraduate students between the ages of 17 and 23 were surveyed twice during their
first year of university within a nine-month interval. Preliminary analysis indicates that the
number and type of Facebook friendships and groups predicted loneliness and social capital.
Online intimate self-disclosure mediated the relationship between Facebook usage and
bonding social capital, but not bridging social capital. These findings are discussed in relation
to university initiatives to raise retention rates and mitigate the psychological, social and
emotional challenges faced by students during the transition to university.
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Feedback in the Difficult Communicative Situations
Elena Breus 1
1
Social Psychology, Southern Federal University
Country: Russia
A research on the feedback in the difficult communicative situations is becoming more crucial
in its connection with the impact on the efficiency of interpersonal communication. We have
studied the peculiarities of the correlation between the communicative difficulties and the
feedback delivery methods. For this purpose, the experimental method was employed. A
simulation situation was modeled, with all the norms of interpersonal communication broken:
the use of valuation opinions at the verbal level, and on the non-verbal level - evading the
eyes contact, closed poses, maximal loudness of speech, accusing and indignant intonations,
infringement of the personal space, etc. As a result of this research, the correlations between
the kinds of communicative difficulties and the feedback modality were established. The data
retrieved allow us to speak of the complexity of the feedback phenomenon within the
communication and clarify the prospects of further researches.
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Communication Channel Preferences in Friendship Interactions: The Role of Individual
Differences and the Message Valence
Leman Pınar Tosun 1 , Olcay İmamoğlu 2
1
2
Psychology, Uludag University
Psychology, METU
Country: Turkey
Young adults‘ communication technology preferences in friendships were explored through
two survey studies involving university students (N=178 and N=343, respectively). According
to the results, face-to-face communication was the most preferred communication. Also,
several individual difference variables contributed to relative preferences for face-to-face over
mediated communication when the message was negative. General individual difference
variables in relation to Relative Preferences (RP) were found to fit into a two-factor higherorder structure involving Social Openness (SO) and Individuated Functioning (IF). Those
constructs reflected individuals‘ motivation for engaging in interpersonal interactions, and for
personal growth, respectively. RP increased with increases in SO and in IF. Communicationspecific individual difference factors underlying the associations among SO, IF and RP were
explored. Results suggested that Perceived Difficulty of Communication Situations (Study1);
and Difficulty in Handling Negative Situations (Study 2) were associated with SO, IF, and
RP.
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Comparison of Arranged and Love Marriages on Attachment Figure Transference and
Caregiving
Elçin Gündoğdu-Aktürk 1 , Nebi Sümer 1
1
Psychology, Middle East Technical Universty
Country: Turkey
We aim to compare women with arranged and love marriages on attachment anxiety and
avoidance, attachment figure transference, and caregiving styles toward their husband.
Women with love marriages was expected to be more secure, transfer their attachment
functions to husbands strongly, and have more sensitive and proximate caregiving styles than
those with arranged marriages. Married women (N = 204) completed the measures of
significant people in their life, attachment anxiety and avoidance, and caregiving styles.
Results revealed that women with love marriages reported high proximity to their husbands
than those with arranged marriages. Women with arranged marriages had stronger attachment
to their children, and were higher caregiving avoidance than women with love marriages.
Moreover, attachment avoidance was strongly associated with caring less sensitively to
husbands in arranged marriages. Supportive and sensitive caring was associated with
preferring husband for safe haven function in love marriages only.
602
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Facebook Use: a Tool for Social Extension or Social Substitution?
Leman Pınar Tosun 1
1
Psychology, Uludağ
Country: Turkey
A survey on 173 university students was conducted to examine what motives young adults
have for Facebook use, and how those motives were related to their personality. According to
the results, primary motive for Facebook use was maintaining long-distance relationships.
Extroversion, Openness-to-Experience and Agreeableness were positively related to
Facebook use for organizing events; Extroversion and Agreeableness were also positively
related to photo-sharing; Conscientiousness was negatively related to game-playing and
lurking. These results seemed to justify that young adults tend to use facebook as a tool for
social extension rather than social substitution. Behavioral outcomes of Facebook use (e.g.,
the number of hours spent on Facebook, duration of use, the number of Facebook friends)
were also investigated. Extroversion was found to be positively related to the number of
Facebook friends. This result supported ―the rich get richer‖ rather than and ―the poor get
richer‖ hypothesis.
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Equity and Infidelity in Young Adults' Dating Relationships
Panos Kordoutis 1
1
Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences
Country: Greece
We examined whether equity affects infidelity in young adults‘ dating relationships.
Undergraduates (N=550) provided information on their relationships and indicated (a)
perception of equity with their partner on the Global Equity Measure (Hatfield, 1978); (b)
their general, sexual and emotional satisfaction; (c) whether they had engaged in emotional,
sexual or mixed infidelity behaviors, (d) if they had committed infidelity. Logistic regression
analyses showed that infidelity was more likely among the inequitable (overbenefitted or
underbenefitted) rather than the equitable partners. Factor analysis identified two kinds of
infidelity, ―emotional/sexual (mixed)‖ and ―availability for flirting‖. Regression analyses on
the two infidelities suggested that the overbenefitted engaged more in mixed infidelity than
the equitable or the underbenefitted and were also more likely to be available for flirting than
the latter. Inequity motivates infidelity but being overbenefitted permits partners to employ
both kinds of infidelity, possibly, in order to exit the relationship.
604
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Social Thoughts and Beliefs as a Predictor of Happiness and Life Satisfaction
Tayfun Doğan 1 , Emine Göçet Tekin 1
1
Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Sakarya University Faculty of Education
Country: Turkey
Objective: The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of social thoughts and
beliefs, interpersonal cognitive distortions and interpersonal limitedness schemas on
happiness and life satisfaction. Method: The participants were 310 university students,
between age range of 17–28, who were attending from Sakarya University Faculty of
Education in Turkey. To assess social thoughts and beliefs the Social Thought and Beliefs
Scale (Turner et al., 2003), the Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions Scale (Hamamci &
Buyukozturk, 2003) and The Limitedness Schemas Questionnaire (Boysan & Kayri, 2006)
were used. To assess happiness and life satisfaction the Oxford Happiness QuestionnaireShort Form (Hills & Argyle, 2002) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al., 1985)
were used. Result and Discussion: The results showed that social thoughts and beliefs played
a significant role in happiness and life satisfaction. Recommendations for future research
were discussed.
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Gender Differences and Talk Among Couples
Göklem Tekdemir Yurtdaş 1
1
Country: Turkey
Gender differences in talk have been addressed in previous studies. The aim of this study is to
investigate how male and female conversational patterns and interactional strategies differ
when the participants have a romantic relationship. The analysis is carried out adopting a
sociolinguistic approach using conversation analysis. The data consisted of 70 conversations
of couples which have been recorded explicitly with their written consent. Both married and
unmarried couples were included. Using the conversation analytic framework a collection of
questions and answers constituting an adjacency pair was selected for detailed analysis.
Preliminary results revealed that females frequently start the sequences of question-answer
which provide them the opportunity and the right to take more turns within the turn-taking
organization. Gender differences regarding use of questions in conversations were discussed
with respect to power and dominance.
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Situational and Dispositional Variables as Predictors of Economic Opportunism.
Maria Sakalaki 1 , Penelope Sotiriou 1
1
Psychology, Panteion University
Country: Greece
This study aims to explore the degree to which opportunistic propensity predicts opportunistic
economic behavior in a $10 Trust game, when the status of partner is known (in-group versus
out-group status) or unknown. Confirming our hypotheses, a first study (n=77) showed that,
when the status of partner is unknown opportunistic propensity is negatively correlated to
cooperative economic behavior in a $10 Trust Game (r =- .471, p<.01). A second study
(n=154) showed that when the status of partner is known, the in-group status of partner
emerges as the only significant predictor of cooperative behaviour in a $10 Trust Game (β
=922, p=<.01). These findings underline that the in-group versus out-group status of partner
prime on a dispositional variable like opportunistic propensity, while when information about
the status of partner is absent opportunistic propensity predicts opportunistic behaviour fairly
well.
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The Role of Interpersonal Forgiveness and Offender‟s Conciliatory Behaviours in Selfforgiveness Process
Sara Pelucchi 1 , Camillo Regalia 1
1
Psychology, Catholic University of Milan
Country: Italy
Self forgiveness is considered as a coping strategy to overcome the negative feeling,
influenced both by individual and by interpersonal determinants. Self-forgiveness is relevant
when a person hurts another one and the offender consequently experiences degrees of guilt
and other negative feelings about the wrongdoing. Admission of responsibility is also judged
the key point of self forgiveness process. Aim of the study is to analyze the self forgiveness in
relation to specific offences by using both an experimental and a co- relational method in
which the offender‘s and the offended person‘s perspective on the same event are directly
collected. The first sample for the experimental study was composed by 153 stable couples,
while the second one included 206 young adults. The SEM analyses of the correlational study
and the experimental manipulation confirm the role of interpersonal forgiveness and
offender‘s conciliatory behaviours in respect of self forgiveness.
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Unmittigated Communion, Psychological Entitlement and Intimate Relationships
Zeljka Kamenov 1 , Aleksandra Huic 1 , Ivana Jugovic 2 , Carrie Bredow 3 , Elizabeth
Schoenfeld 3 , Ted Huston 3
1
Psychology, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Centre for Educational Research and Development, Institute for Social Research
3
School of Human Ecology, University of Texas at Austin
2
Country: Croatia
What role do unmittigated communion (excessive focus on others and their needs) and
psychological entitlement (a sense of being more deserving than others) play in relationship
behavior? We hypothesized that individuals with higher unmittigated communion will show
love in more specific ways, and be more affectionate and less negative in their marriage,
while the reverse was expected for psychological entitlement. We gahered data from 302
Croatian married couples of varied ages. Spouses filled out standard scales measuring
unmittigated communion, psychological entitlement, and reported on the ways their partner
shows love, as well as how affectionte and negatively their partner behaves toward them. Men
and women with higher unmittigated communion show more love (both instrumentally and
expressively) and are more affectionate (women only). Unmitigated commuion was not
associated with negative behavior. Entitled individuals behave more negatively, but we found
no differences for other types of behavior.
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Prosocial Behavior towards Excluded Social Groups
Carmen Tabernero 1 , Esther Cuadrado 1 , Elena Briones 1
1
Psychology, University of Cordoba
Country: Spain
To achieve individuals, groups and communities perform prosocial behaviors encourages the
development of social networks that facilitate the coexistence and well-being in more healthy
social contexts. The main objective of this paper is to analyze the role of the motivational
factors involved in the development of prosocial behaviors. In order to do it, based on a
social-cognitive model, we explore the role of individual variables (age, gender, and personal
dispositions, such as positive orientation towards life, prosocial dispositions, moral
disengagement and personal values) and situational variables (social exclusion experiences)
on motivational states or self-regulatory mechanisms (self-efficacy, affective states) which
facilitate individual and collective prosocial behaviours. We analyze the social support
behaviours towards excluded social groups – three experimental conditions are created across
a simulated feedback of personality where participants anticipate exclusion, inclusion or
control. Implications were created in order to highlight more healthy societies.
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The Relationships among Parental and Partner Acceptance-Rejection, Interpersonal
Problem Solving Behavior and Automatic Thoughts associated with Depression
Bahar Esin Ergin 1 , Nil Adalı 2 , Betül Öz 2
1
2
Psychological Counseling and Education Center, Okan University
Department of Psychology, Okan University
Country: Turkey
Purpose: Drawing from the theoretical framework of Parental Acceptance-Rejection Theory
developed by Rohner (1976, 1988), the study invesitgated the relationships among the level of
perceived parental and partner rejection, interpersonal problem solving behaviors and the
frequency of automatic negative thoughts associated with depression. Method: In accordance
with this purpose, the participants were administered Parental Acceptance/Rejection
Questionnaire (PARQ), Intimate Partner Acceptance/Rejection Questionnaire (IPARQ),
Interpersonal Problem Solving Inventory (IPSI) and The Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire
(ATQ). The sample of the study consisted of 225 undergraduate students in the psychology
department aged between 18-28. Results: The correlation, regression and MANOVA analysis
results revealed significant relationships among perceived parental and partner rejection,
interpersonal problem solving behaviors, and automatic negative thoughts associated with
depression. Discussion: The findings of the study were discussed in the light of the related
literature.
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The Role of Ideal-Actual Partner Discrepancy and Attachment Insecurity in Explaining
Partner Regulation
Ezgi Besikci 1 , Nebi Sumer 2
1
2
Department of Psychology, Ankara University
Country: Turkey
This study aims to investigate the role of attachment anxiety and avoidance on the link
between partner discrepancy and partner regulation within the perspective of Ideal Standards
Model. The participants (N = 142) were Turkish university students who were currently in a
romantic relationship. They completed the measures of actual/ideal partner characteristics,
partner regulation attempts, and attachment anxiety and avoidance. Results indicated that
ideal-actual partner discrepancy in partner warmth, partner attractiveness and attachment
dimensions had unique effects on partner regulation attempts in the given dimensions (i.e.,
warmth and attractiveness). Furthermore, moderating effects of attachment dimensions were
tested, and attachment avoidance was shown to moderate the effect of partner discrepancy in
attractiveness on partner regulation attempts for enhancing attractiveness of the current
partner. The implications of the study were discussed considering the interplay between ideal
discrepancy and attachment dimensions in explaining partner regulation.
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Sex-Roles, Relational Maintenance Effort, and Relational Power
Dudu Taslak 1 , Derya Hasta 1
1
Pschology, Ankara University
Country: Turkey
Sex-roles assign different responsibilities to men and women. This sex-role differences
influence relational maintenance effort of men and women and the distribution of relational
power. Research indicates that women have more responsibilities to maintain relationship
which is often associated with women‘s being more expressive and feminine. As for power in
relationships, men generally hold it due to traditional sex-roles giving hegemony to men and
plethora of men‘s resources such as money, competence, status and knowledge. Association
of sex-roles with relational maintenance effort and relational power was inquired in separate
studies. However, no study investigating mentioned variables together exists. Present study
aims to determine whether the level of relational maintenance and power differ significantly
across gender, and to reveal any correlation between those variables. Sample will comprise
300 participants being married or having premarital relationship. The data will be collected by
Bem Sex-Role Inventory, Relational Maintenance Strategy Measure, and Decision-Making
Questionnaire.
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The Mediator Role of Agency in Attachment Styles, Interpersonal Relation Styles and
Gestalt Contact Styles Relations
Gülçilem Şahin 1 , Hasan Atak 2 , Figen Akça 1
1
2
Educational Psychology, Aksaray University
Educational Psychology, Ankara University
Country: Turkey
It is thought that to search the direct and indirect affects of attachment style on Gestalt contact
styles and mediator role of agency will contribute to literature. Purpose: The main purpose of
this study is to reveal the influence of the attachment styles on interpersonal relation styles,
Gestalt contact styles, and agency levels of the individuals transiting to adulthood in a
structural model. Method: Two hundred fifty individuals participated in the research.
Participants filled out an information sheet, Relationship Scales Questionnaire, Interpersonal
Relationship Styles Scale, Gestalt Contact Styles Scale and Multi-Measure Agentic
Personality Scale-Short Form. To assess the relation between the variables of the research,
structural equation modeling (SEM) is going to be used. Findings and discussion: Analysis of
data is continuing. Findings are going to be discussed theoretically and empirically in respect
to attachment theory.
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The Narcissistic Components of Opportunistic Propensity
Penelope Sotiriou 1
1
Psychology, Panteion University
Country: Greece
The present study aimed to explore the relationships between the construct of economic
opportunism and individuals‘ life goals, according to Kasser and Ryan‘s (1996) taxonomy.
Given the opportunists‘ narcissistic tendency and their antisocial dispositions, it can be
inferred that individuals with opportunistic attitudes should be focused on more extrinsic and
materialistic rather than on intrinsic life goals. A questionnaire investigation conducted using
the Economic Opportunism Scale and the Aspiration Index, among a sample of 154 Greek
university students. The results showed a positive correlation between economic opportunism
and extrinsic life goals, such as financial success (r = .330, p< .05), fame (r = .415, p< .01)
and image (r = .410, p< .01); as well as a negative correlation between economic opportunism
and community feeling (r = -.445, p< .01). These findings underline the narcissistic dimension
of opportunistic propensity.
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Challenging and Justifying, Complying and Resisting: Power-in-interaction in Families‟
Talk
Marina Everri 1 , Luisa Molinari 1
1
Psychology, University of Parma, Italy
Country: Italy
Power is an underlying dimension of every family relation and of virtually every family
activity (Jory, Freeborn & Greer, 1997). In this contribution, we analyze power dynamics in
families taking a process-oriented perspective; more specifically, we observed how family
members shape and re-shape their reciprocal positions during ongoing confrontation in their
everyday talk. Twenty Italian families with at least one adolescent child (age 14-16)
participated in the study. They were videotaped during a family interview in their homes. The
data analysis was based on the identification of the stancetaking process taking place during
spontaneous sequences of interactional exchanges that were performed by the participants
during the interview. The results show that power-in-interaction is displayed through different
forms: stable and asymmetrical, stable and symmetrical, alternating and de-constructing,
alternating and negotiating. We argue that these forms can be considered as arenas for all
family members to perform social relations in various ways.
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Some Correlates of Perceived Parental Acceptance and Control: Implications for SelfConstruction and Psychological Functioning
Selen Imamoglu 1
1
Country: Turkey
The aim of the study was to explore some self-related correlates of parental acceptance and
psychological control as perceived by 434 Turkish university students (280 female, 154
male), using a number of 7-point Likert scales. Results of preliminary analyses suggest that
parental acceptance is associated mainly with variables in the affective-relational domain
(e.g., family satisfaction, self-satisfaction, positive self and other models, trust for self,
relatedness, and low trait anxiety); whereas parental control is negatively associated with
parental acceptance (as well as with positive self model and self-satisfaction), and with
tolerance for ambiguity, which tends to be related with variables in the intrinsic motivational
domain (e.g., need for cognition, need for exploration, secure exploration, and individuation).
Further analyses are underway to explore the relationship between parental acceptancecontrol, self-constructions, and psychological functioning.
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Social Capital in Online and Offline Environments and Their Associations with
Personality
Leman Pınar Tosun 1 , Elvan Melek Ertürk 1
1
Psychology, Uludag University
Country: Turkey
The study aimed to explore Turkish young adults‘ personality and their social capital
(bonding vs. bridging) in online and offline environments. ‗Bonding‘ refers to tightly-knit and
emotionally close ties whereas ‗bridging‘ refers to loose connections with people who may
provide new information and perspective for one another, but not emotional support. An
online survey involving Social Capital Scales (online and offline) and Big-Five Personality
factors was conducted among 143 university students. Four sub-scores were gathered out of
Social Capital Scales: Offline-Bonding, Offline-Binding, Online-Bonding and OnlineBridging. Offline-Bonding score was found to b the highest, followed by Offline-Bridging,
Online Bridging, and Online Bonding. High levels of Agreeableness, Openness-to-Experience
and Extroversion were related to high levels of offline bonding and bridging. High levels of
Agreeableness and Openness-to-Experience, and a low level of Neuroticism were related to
Online-Bonding. However, Offline-Bonding was related to none of personality factors.
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Doing Research as a “Political Activity”: The Issue of Situated Research in Social
Psychology
Marina Everri 1
1
Psychology, University of Parma, Italy
Country: Italy
This contribution is aimed at activating a confrontation on the issue of situated research in the
field of social psychology. Doing a ―situated‖ research can be intended as a ―political
activity‖ in that researchers follow ideological orientations (theories) and perform social
actions (methodological choices) aimed at producing social change (result interpretation and
diffusion). Starting from the idea that research should be considered as a reflexive and
dialogic process in which theoretical principles are strictly connected with methodological
choices, we will discuss three main issues: a) the need of instruments for collecting and
analyzing data which permit to grasp interactional dynamics; b) the preference for an emic or
internal perspective vs. An ethic or external one; c) the awareness of researchers‘ role during
the research process (reflexivity). Each point will be illustrated with reference to some
empirical data collected in a three-year research project carried out with 40 Italian families.
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Does the Internet Fulfill Students' Social Interaction Needs?
Marija Bogicevic 1 , Niko Cigoja 1
1
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy
Country: Serbia
Considering the importance of peer group affiliation in adolescence, the aim of the paper was
to assess whether adolescents fulfill their social needs by using the Internet. A sample of 165
high school students, age 15-18, responded to the questionnairies about peer group related
needs (PGRN, Cronbach\'s alpha 0.809) and Internet habits (IH, Cronbach\'s alpha 0.879).
Principal components analysis (Varimax rotation) revealed a five factor solution accounting
for 54.7% of variance for PGRN scale and a five-factor solution accounting for 54.2% of
variance for IH scale. Pearson\'s correlation of factors between the two scales revealed
correlations of the factors with a highest correlation between PGRN factor joint activity and
IH factor fear of missing informations (r=.350, p=.000). Although majority of students use the
Internet more than two hours per day, they don\'t fulfill their social interaction needs on-line.
Using Internet is a specific phenomenon and independent of peer group affiliation.
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Adult Attachment, Unforgiveness, Rejection Sensitivity and Jealousy in Romantic
Relationships
Ebru Taysi 1
1
Psychology, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi
Country: Turkey
The purpose of this study was to provide a comprehensive picture of the associations among
attachment styles, unforgiveness, jealousy, and rejection sensitivity in romantic relationships.
No study has investigated the relations among these variables before. Participants (n = 156)
completed a battery of questionnaires. We hypothesized that (a) anxious attachment style
would be predicted by jealousy and unforgiveness; (b) avoidant attachment style would be
predicted by rejection sensitivity and unforgiveness. The results indicated that while anxious
attachment style was predicted only by jealousy, avoidant attachment style was predicted by
rejection sensitivity and unforgiveness. That is, those who have anxious attachment style
reported greater jealousy for their partner. Those who have avoidant attachment style
expected more rejection from their partner and less likely to forgive.
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Gendered Identity Projects for Migrant Families
Rebecca Weber 1
1
Social Psychology, University of Lyon
Country: France
Increased migration has lead to family configurations in which members are raised in
different cultural contexts. We examine gender identity transmission between migrant parents
and their children. First, we consider identity as a representational form composed of
normative features (Howarth, 2002). Second, we locate the future-making function of identity
in the anticipative component of social representations, both for the individuals who carry
them and the social group for whom they have meaning (Bauer & Gaskell, 1999). Finally,
gender norms act as archetypical symbolic operators of identity across cultures (Duveen &
Lloyd, 1990). Thematic discourse analysis of interviews carried out with migrants from SubSaharan Africa and their children in France expose the gendered dynamics of identity
projects. Analyses show that migration and ethnic stigmatization (Jost & Burgess, 2000)
modulate the future-making function of identity projects (Reicher, 2004) for which the stakes
are articulated through the transmission of gender roles.
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Narcissism and the Experience in a Relationship
Niyal Cetin 1 , Hans Werner Bierhoff 1
1
Social-Psychology, Faculty Socialpsychology Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Country: Germany
The aim of this study was to examine the interpersonal consequences of narcissists in
romantic relationships based on the following hypotheses: In comparison with low
Narcissists, high Narcissists show stronger signs of ludic love and liberal socio-sexualorientation. Furthermore they have an insecure attachment style, a more traditional gener role
orientation, a hierarchical social dominance orientation and more masculine gender
stereotyped personality traits. 279 students (West German=98, East German=90 and
Turkish=91) in the Ruhrgebiet/Germany were interviewed using standardized instruments. In
all three samples, significantly stronger signs for high Narcissists in the following scale are
identified: In the liberal socio-sexual orientation, ludic love (except for the West Germans)
and in the masculine gender stereotyped personality traits (except the Turks). The results
support the hypothesis that narcissism as a personality style affects the experience in a
relationship
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Expecting to Meet a Robot: Effectance Motivation and its Impact on Anthropomorphic
Judgments
Friederike Eyssel 1 , Dieta Kuchenbrandt 1 , Simon Bobinger 1
1
Psychology, CITEC, University of Bielefeld
Country: Germany
Only recently, social psychologists have started investigating anthropomorphism, i.e. The
ascription of typical humanness to nonhuman entities, such as robots. In an experiment, we
investigated the role of two situational factors in predicting participants' likelihood to
anthropomorphize a robot. Specifically, we investigated the role of mere anticipation of
human-robot interaction (HRI) with a robot that was either described as predictable vs.
unpredictable. We examined effects of these factors on perceptions of anthropomorphism and
acceptance of the robot. Specifically, we hypothesized that the anticipation of HRI would lead
to increased anthropomorphism and acceptance of the robot. We further expecteded that low
predictability of the robot‘s behavior would lead to more anthropomorphism, but less
acceptance of the robot. Innovatively, the present research demonstrates that anticipation of
HRI with an unpredictable agent increased anthropomorphic inferences and acceptance of the
robot. Implications for future research on psychological determinants of anthropomorphism
are discussed.
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Representations about Friend and Enemy at Different Life-Span Stages.
Labunskaya Vera 1
1
Social psychology, Southern Federal University
Country: Russia
The study is aimed to define the impact of life-span stage on social-psychological content of
representation about Friend - Enemy. 500 participants at different life-span stages were
interviewed with original structured interview. The results revealed several representation
types: ‖Enemy - unpleasant person‖; ―Enemy - betrayer‖; ―Enemy - aggressor‖; ―Friend sincere person‖; ―Friend - pleasant person‖; ―Friend - reliable person‖; ― Friend - person with
similar values and interests‖; ―Friend - supporter‖. Representations about Friend and Enemy
differ in 1) intensity of positive and negative attitudes towards others; 2) degree of negativity
– positivity of other‘s appearance evaluation; 3) level of femininisation – masculinisation of
others. Participants who experienced during life-span stages „youth― and „adult― sharp life
style changes and had more positive attitude towards the past life in opposite to present or
future life attribute typical socio-cultural constructs: ―Enemy - aggressor‖, ―Friend - sincere
person‖
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Can Age-related Stereotypes Influence Older Adults‟ Memory Performance and
Psychological Well-being?
Joanne Persson 1 , Malcolm D. MacLeod 1 , Barbara Dritschel 1 , Clare Cassidy 1
1
School of Psychology, University of St Andrews
Negative perceptions of old-age are widely held by people of all ages, including older adults.
In American populations, activation of negative, age-related autostereotypes have been shown
to have detrimental effects on cognitive functioning in older people. The present study aims to
replicate these findings with a British sample, and to explore whether memory performance
can be enhanced via subliminal presentation of positive ageing stereotypes. This study also
expands previous work by examining the effects of stereotypes on older adults‘ well-being. A
between subjects 3 (priming group: positive, negative or neutral) by 2 (age group: young or
older adults) factorial design was employed. Participants completed baseline measures of
memory and well-being, before being subliminally exposed to age-related stereotypes.
Findings are discussed in terms of the importance of social context, and the design of
interventions to sustain cognitive functioning in old age.
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Belonging to “Generation Game”: Defence Strategies of Young Adults concerning
Effects of Digital Video Games
Julia Kneer 1 , Gary Bente 1
1
Social and Media Psychology, University of Cologne
Country: Germany
Censorship of violent digital games is broadly discussed between generations. While younger
adults try to protect these games because their generation likes these games, elderly people
without gaming experience might perceive them as dangerous influence. Our two studies
were concerned with the perception of violent video games, particularly if younger adults
show defence strategies as result of being part of a ―generation game‖. In study 1 participants
watched a short video tape showing a person playing a computer game and described the
player in their own words. We found differences in person perception for elderly participants
due to the given game genre information. Study 2 was concerned with concepts related to
digital video games for younger adults. Neither gaming experience nor game genre influenced
activation of different concepts. Response latencies showed thought suppression for negative
concepts (psychological stability and aggression) and higher activation for positive related
concepts (sociality and competition).
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Do Coping Strategies Protect Victims of Cyberbullying against Depressive Feelings and
Health Complaints?
Catherine Bolman 1 , Trijntje Völlink 1
1
Psychology, Open University of the Netherlands
Being cyber bullied affects children‘s health differently. Coping is considered as one of the
underlying mechanisms of the differential effects but previous studies are inconclusive on this
matter. Based on the Stress Coping Theory of Lazarus and previous research on traditional
bullying it was hypothesized that problem focused coping and emotion focused coping
moderated the relationship between being victim of cyber bullying and health complaints and
depressive feelings. The results revealed that 18.8% of the children were bullied by mobile
phone and 24.1% by the Internet. The regression analyses among victims of cyberbullying
showed strong moderation effects: high scores on general emotion focused coping resulted in
a high significant relationship between victimization and health complaints. In addition low
scores on emotion focused cyber specific coping resulted in strong relationship between
victimization and depressive feelings and health complains.
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Moderating Malleability: The Moderating Role of Source Monitoring in Stereotype
Malleability
Sofia Santos 1 , Leonel Garcia-Marques 1
1
Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon
Country: Portugal
Although stereotypes have traditionally been regarded as stable, research revealed their
considerable malleability. One source of malleability is source of activation confusion during
stereotype activation - the confusion between previously-held beliefs with other concepts that
might get activated by independent contextual sources. We assessed the extent stereotypes
were influenced by information included in an irrelevant task performed immediately prior
stereotype measurement. First study primed stereotypic or stereotype irrelevant traits. Results
showed that even the latter were incorporated in the subsequently assessed stereotype and
chosen to be among the best descriptors of target groups. Study 2 facilitated source
monitoring by making priming manipulation more transparent (blatant priming). Compared to
subtle priming, irrelevant primed traits ceased to be incorporated in the assessed stereotype.
Study 3 subliminally primed irrelevant traits when previously endorsed stereotypic beliefs
were highly-accessible (relative to low-accessibility conditions). The incorporation of
irrelevant traits in the stereotype was greatly reduced.
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The Representation and Retrieval of Order Information in Impression Formation
Rui S. Costa 1 , Leonel Garcia-Marques 2 , Jeffrey Sherman 3
1
Faculty of Psychology / Department of Psychology, University of Lisbon / Princeton
University
2
Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon
3
Department of Psychology, University of California, Davis
Country: Portugal
The representation and retrieval of information about persons in memory is crucial to
understand impression formation. Research on these underlying memory processes of
impression formation is focused exclusively on item information, neglecting order
information. We conducted five experiments to address this issue. Study 1 indicates that when
forming impressions people are able to represent, retrieve and use order information for order
judgments and recall. The following two studies suggest that order information is not
represented via inter-item serial associations formed at encoding. The last two studies were
designed to test a model of person memory that conceptualizes the representation of order
information based on each item‘s level of informativeness. Specifically, study 4 suggests that
order information representation is less dependent on episodic memory, contrasting with item
information. Finally, study 5 supports an indirect mechanism for the representation and use of
order in person memory based on the items‘ perceived informativeness.
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Convergent and Divergent Validity of Two Measures of Implicit Self-esteem
Bojana Bodroža 1 , Goran Opačić 2
1
2
Institute for Educational Research
Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy
Country: Serbia
The research was conducted to explore the convergent and divergent validity of implicit self
esteem (ISE) measured by Implicit Association Test (IAT) and Name-Letter Preference
(NLP) technique. Aside from these two instruments, the Global Self-Esteem Scale – a
measure of explicit self-esteem (ESE), and Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16) were
completed by N=297 psychology students. No significant correlation between the two
measures of ISE was obtained. Also, neither IAT nor NLP measure correlated significantly
with ESE, but there was low but significant correlation of the NLP with narcissism, as well as
somewhat higher, but still low correlation of preference for the first name initial with ESE and
narcissism. The results of this research support earlier findings regarding NLP technique, but
are inconsistent with findings regarding IAT. Thus, many conceptual and methodological
questions about implicit self-esteem and its measurement seem to remain unanswered.
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Ask Yourself a Question to Get Motivated But Only If You are not Already Motivated
Ibrahim Senay 1 , Dolores Albarracin 2
1
2
Psychological Counseling, Zirve University
Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Country: Turkey
Previous research showed that self-interrogative mind-set is conducive to form intentions for
and to engage in goal-directed behavior [Senay, I., Albarracin, D., & Noguchi, K (2010).
Motivating goal-directed behavior through introspective self-talk: The role of the
interrogative form of simple future tense. Psychological Science, 21, 499- 504]. Extending
this research, in the present study we show that self-interrogative mind-set can sometimes
cause meta-cognitive disfluency undermining its advantage. Replicating previous findings,
being incidentally exposed to a question prime (i.e., can I, will I) led to stronger intentions for
eating a healthy diet but only when participants were not already highly motivated. High
motivation wiped out and sometimes reversed this effect. A subsequent study showed that
attributing the cause of one‘s own high motivation to environmental factors re-instituted the
self-questioning advantage. The findings are important in showing the role of meta-cognitive
processes in how self-talk will motivate behavior.
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Death versus Dissonance: Increasing Self-Esteem as a Versatile Solution
Lena Frischlich 1 , Julia Kneer 1 , Gary Bente 1
1
Department of Psychology, Social Psychology II - Institute for Communication and Media
Psychology
Country: Germany
Research in the area of Terror Management Theory (TMT) has shown that the reminiscence
of one‘s own mortality is a powerful motivator in human life, triggering -between othersdefensive behaviours aiming to buffer self-esteem. Studies have shown that this process is
expected to occur only after a delay, when death-related thoughts are not longer conscious
(distal defense). Immediately after mortality has been made salient, proximal defense
strategies are initiated, aiming to suppress the thoughts of one´s death. These immediate
processes are similar to self-esteem restoring strategies known from dissonance reduction
theory suggesting a connection between the two theories. We developed a model that
combines dissonance and terror management theory. Our model predicts that dissonance
reduction processes will start immediately after a threat, while terror management strategies
are activated only after a delay. The study conducted supported the hypotheses. The
relationship between the two theories and further implications will be discussed
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Cognitive Dissonance & Memory Load: The Effect of Personal Relevance on Dissonance
Reduction and Memory Performance.
Diana Rieger 1 , Julia Kneer 1 , Gary Bente 3-1
1
Social and Media Psychology, University of Cologne
Country: Germany
Research on the relation between cognitive dissonance and memory load has revealed
discordant results. One possible reason is that research did not take personal relevance of the
dissonant topic into account. It is likely that memory performance is impaired when the actual
dissonance arising topic affects the self concept of the individual. In our experiment we
distinguished between highly self-relevant dissonant topic (smoking) and a more general one
(tuition fees). Further we varied the level of memory load. Dissonance was induced by writing
a counter-attitudinal essay during which a secondary reaction time task was performed.
Dependent measures included reaction times, writing quality, writing fluency, recall and
attitude change. Results suggest that personal relevance influences the amount of mental
effort that is occupied by dissonance as well as by performing memory tasks. It is discussed
how dissonance and memory load interact due to limited cognitive capacity.
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Do we Simplify Others' Personalities? Examining Implicit Simplicity in Dyadic
Perceptions
John Rauthmann 1
1
Department of Psychology, Psychology
Country: Austria
Several studies have demonstrated that people judge others in group settings on simplified
trait structures when evaluating the Big Five (Beer & Watson, 2008; Rauthmann & Kolar,
2010; Srivastava et al., 2010), which is referred to as implicit simplicity (İS). The present
study investigates the personality judgment heuristic İS and its structural manifestation in
minimally acquainted dyads. Hundred and sixty-eight participants (n = 83 dyads) interacted
for a short time on a task, and then gave self- and other-ratings on the IASR-B5 (Trapnell &
Wiggins, 1997). Results from correlations, factor analyses, and structural equation models
support that people simplify others\' personalities and indicate that İS manifests especially in a
global evaluative factor similar to the Big One (Musek, 2007) which is also related to
attractiveness and sympathy ratings. Structures, underlying mechanisms, and correlates of İS
(in perceivers and targets) as well as possible future research are discussed.
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Affective Reactions on Success and Failure – The Moderating Effect of Implicit and
Explicit Self-esteem
Bojana Bodroža 1 , Goran Opačić 2
1
Institute for Educational Research, Belgrade
Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade
Country: Serbia
2
The study was conducted to ascertain if implicit self-esteem (ISE) and explicit self-esteem
(ESE) would influence affective reactions on success and failure. The sample of N=118
students of psychology performed computer-based intelligence test and received bogus
negative and positive feedback. Pretest and posttest measurements of three negative affective
states: depression, anxiety and anger were performed. Hierarchical regression analysis was
used to determine simple, two-way, and three-way interaction effects of feedback, ISE and
ESE on pretest-posttest change in affective states. Anxiety was influenced by simple effect of
feedback and ESE, and two-way interaction effects of feedback and ESE, and ESE and ISE.
Depression and anger were both influenced by simple effect of feedback and ESE, as well as
two-way feedback x ESE, ISE x ESE and three-way feedback x ISE x ESE interaction effects.
The results regarding interaction effects partly contradict other recent empirical findings and
theoretical expectations.
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Knowledge and Cooperation as Dilemma Using the Example of the Prisoner's Dilemma
Paradigm. Development of a Realistic Knowledge-sharing-Dilemma.
Ramona Wank 1 ,
1
Education & Psychology, School Pedagogy/School Improvement
Country: Germany
The Prisoner‘s Dilemma Game has mainly been realised within abstract settings, therefore
leaving a lack of knowledge concerning realistic dilemmas. A new paradigm within an
experimental setting, increasing ecological validity, was developed. The effects of realistic,
clinical and abstract framing on knowledge transfer in teamworkand the quality of
information use were studied. For this purpose a fictional teamwork situation was embedded
in two corporate culture framings (cooperation/competition priming). As there has been prove
of cooperation rates being influenced by individual styles of conflict, behaviour was measured
by the KFB-Conflict-Scale. The aspects of knowledge sharing were assessed in 196
participants, who had to work on a fictional common task. As predicted, organisational
culture shows a significant effect on cooperation rates, whereas other measures do not. The
additional unframed condition reveales lower cooperation rates than the framed conditions.
Better information leads to a better quality of information-use.
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An introduction of Power Basis Theory: Empirical evidence in Taiwan
I-Ching Lee 1
1
Psychology, National Chengchi University
Country: Taiwan
According to a power basis theory (Pratto, Lee, Tan, & Pitpitan, 2010), power corresponds to
one's needs in the ecological field. Because human beings have different needs, power can be
fungible in terms of actual power use and perceived power. Powerholders are likely to pursue
different types of power to satisfy their various needs, resulting in actual power fungibility.
Even when information is lacking, the powerholders are likely to be viewed with having
different types of power (perceived power fungibility). Two studies were conducted to test
whether 1) power corresponds to needs and 2) there is evidence for perceived power
fungibility. Indeed, participants' ratings of own specific power traits, but not their general
power traits, were associated positively with life satisfaction. When controlling for actual
power, the powerholders were viewed with different types of power, providing evidence for
perceived power fungibility. Further implications of power basis theory were discussed.
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Courage and its Domains: From a Regulatory Focus Perspective
Bilge Yalcindag 1 , Turker Ozkan 1
1
Country: Turkey
The aims of the present study are a) to confirm a previously suggested model of courage
(Yalçındağ, B. (2009) Relationships between courage, self-contruals and other associated
variables. Unpublished masters thesis, METU) b) to extend the understanding of courage in
relation to different domains (i.e., risk taking, prosocial behavior, perseverance, authenticity,
honesty or morality) c) to offer a new outlook to the courage concept from a regulatory focus
perspective. The self report scales for the related concepts will be used to collect data among
young people (i.e., students). The data will be analyzed by applying advanced statistical
techniques (i.e., SEM and target rotation). It is hypothesized that the present study would a)
confirm the model of courage b) indicate the relationship between courage and the different
domains, and c) suggest a new look to the courage from the regulatory focus perspective. The
possible implications of the findings will also be discussed.
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Toward More Authentic Self-Reports: An Experimental Manipulation Based on SelfDetermination Theory
Helen Lee Lin 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Houston
Scientific fields of study prefer objective measures of phenomena, but not all phenomena(e.g.,
moods, thoughts, experiences) can be quantified. Therefore, psychologists often use selfreport methodology. However, Ps may bias their responses for better self-presentation, so a
method of promoting more authentic responses would be beneficial. We tested a method
based on self-determination theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 1985). SDT posits that autonomous
individuals are less likely to distort information for ego-protection, whereas controlled
individuals feel pressured to behave according to others\' expectations. Thus, autonomyprimed Ps are likely to respond more authentically, even if they appear less socially desirable.
Participants(N=83) were randomly assigned to receive autonomous, controlled, or neutral
sentence primes, after which they completed an online survey. Indeed, autonomy-primed
participants reported higher levels of authenticity on the Kernis and Goldman(2006)
authenticity scale, compared to participants who were primed to feel controlled.
Interpretations and limitations will be discussed.
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The Effects of Situational Norms and Ego Depletion on Cheating
Canan Coskan 1 , Bengi Öner-Özkan 2
1
2
Department of Psychology - Centre for Social and Cultural Psychology, K.U.Leuven
Country: Belgium
The study aimed to investigate the effects of situational norms and ego depletion on cheating
in a general reasoning test in a sample of Turkish undergraduate students. A 2 (Ego depletion
versus neutral task) X 3 ('cheat', 'not cheat' or neutral decision dialogue) between subjects
experimental design was implemented. The study was conducted with 87 students. Each
group consisted of six to eigth participants unfamiliar to each other and two confederates who
decided either to cheat, not to cheat or to meet with a friend. Results revealed that groups‘
cheating levels and cheater frequencies did not differ as a function of ego depletion while they
differed as a function of norm induction in that ‗cheat‘ norm groups had higher levels of
cheating and higher frequencies of cheaters than ‗not cheat‘ and neutral norm groups had.
Findings are discussed in terms of the power of situations and the ego depletion patterns.
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Self Identity and Social Network: The New Consumers‟ Ego between Real and Virtual
Life
Massimo Bustreo 1 , Laura Milani 2 , Vincenzo Russo 3
1
Psychology and communication, Institute of consumption, behavior and business
communication
Country: Italy
Social Networks (SN) and new media are changing interpersonal relationships (Bauman,
2000) and values play a new role in the SN users identity construction. The aim is to
demonstrate that identity and values are connected concepts both in real and virtual life. Wich
kind of interaction and continuity of personal Self is possible in SN? According to the Ego
Identification Square model (Trentini, 2001), through a descriptive-exploratory research on
"avatars personal identity" (2 focus group, 10 interviews, on line survey: 600 SN users), the
study highlights the more relevant Ego view to the Self meaning. The hypotheses consider the
four Ego Voices in wich it is possible to divide the Ego functions (Super-Ego/Ideal Ego/Ego
Ideal/Idealised Ego) and understand wich of these represent the cyberconsumers identity and
their behaviour in the personal web profile. The research results show Ideal Ego/Ego Ideal
predominance: that means the individuality within a social tool.
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Knowing You, Knowing Me: A Mother-daughter Communication Strategy.
Mary Katsikitis 1 , Christian Jones 2 , Melody Muscat 3
1
Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast
Country: Australia
This study targets mothers‘ self esteem and resilience as protective factors for risk taking
behaviour among pre-adolescent females. It will be argued that designing activities that
acknowledge the influence of family relationships and facilitate positive mother- daughter
relationships will reduce risk-taking among pre-adolescent females. These themes will be
discussed in light of the quantitative survey data. Communication strategies involving multimedia applications have been developed to facilitate this process. The data was collected in 2
stages. Firstly, two separate focus groups were conducted (1) a mother‘s focus group and (2)
one with their 12 year old daughters, These groups were conducted concurrently. Stage Two
of the data collection comprised of a survey targeting attachment, self esteem, resilience and
risk taking behaviours in both samples Preliminary results from the focus groups
demonstrated that data were consistent with the literature in the field.
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Accuracy of Lie Recognition: İnfluence of Profession Experience
Olesya Gulevich 1 , Anna Stukalina 1
1
Social Psychology, Russian State University of Humanities
Country: Russia
The lie recognition is one of the key communication skills for policemen and secret agents.
Evaluating other people they pay attention to their verbal and nonverbal behavior. To what
extent does their professional experience influence recognition accuracy and characteristics
which secret staff members take into consideration? To investigate this problem we have
carried out a research on stuff of Federal security service (Russian Federation) and students of
Academy FSS. We created 12 videos with 6 men and 6 women who had some experience in
public presentations. They told true and false stories. Participants watched the videos,
evaluated its truthfulness and described verbal and nonverbal characteristics which they used
to make a decision. The results have shown that the students and staff members differed
according to lie recognition accuracy. In addition they took into account different behavior
criterions.
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Educatıon to Advertısıng for Prımary-School Chıldren
Valeria Micheletto 1 , Massimo Bustreo 1 , Vincenzo Russo 1
1
Consumption Psychology, IULM University
Country: Italy
This study aims to investigate the possibility of explaining advertising to children so as to let
them interpret it and be aware of its aims. In a within-subject research among seventy-two 7to-12-year-old Italian children, we could demonstrate that advertising can/must, be explained
to children: that is, teaching gives results. The educational path is constituted of a pre-test
with questionnaires and focus groups; a treatment with theoretical and practical lessons; a
post-test with questionnaires. The results evince primary-school children‘s advertising
comprehension proving the possibility for children to be educated to commercials and grow
up with theoretical cognitive defences. The acquisition of the concepts is not so diverse for 7to-12 children and points out some ―discordant dynamics‖. Future developments could lead to
use this research to create learning paths about advertising, to let educators aware of the
theme importance and as a representation of a geo-psychosocial situation.
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Coordination in Group Movements: Ideal Patterns
Margarete Boos 1 , Michael Belz 1
1
Social and Communication Psychology, Georg-Elias-Müller-Institute of Psychology,
University of Göttingen
Country: Germany
Aim of the study: To examine patterns and results of coordinated group movement. Methods:
Experimental paradigm based on a computer-supported virtual movement game via a local
computer network. 10 participants per group (N=40 groups) move on a hexagon field
coordinating their behavior depending on experimentally manipulated incentive and
communication structures. Movement patterns and consensus are measured via temporal
(latencies) and spatial (distances) criteria. Results: (1) A human group is able to reach
consensus, using movement as source of information only. (2) An informed minority is able
to ―lead‖ an uninformed majority to a consensus. (3) This consensus will be reached with the
same success rates under global and local perception radius. (4) Informed individuals lead
successfully when moving fast and consistently and when using similar paths. Conclusions:
Principles of group movements – cohesion, alignment and ideal movement patterns of
informed group members - might optimise crowd behavior and evacuation planning.
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Power İnfluences Perception of Social World: Abstraction from Concrete Facts of
Salient Situation and İdentity Releases From Contextual Restrictions in Presence of ones
own Power.
Egita Gritane 1 , Ivars Austers 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Latvia
Country: Latvia
The purpose of research was to observe the impact power leaves on two aspects of
information processing. First, level of abstraction an individual holds against actual salient
identity. Second, level of social identity complexity or perceived in-group structure. Two
between group design experiments were organized. During first experiment (n = 71) level of
power were manipulated by asking to remember situation from experience were one has been
either student depending in some issues on lecturers or lecturer, who has control over some
decisions regarding students. During second experiment (n = 55) power was manipulated by
reading two different descriptions of situations, with identical description of personal identity
but different professional identities (differing in access to power). Both experiments with
different measurements of level of abstraction and social identity complexity twice approved
hypothesis that higher power leads to higher abstraction from concrete stimulus of salient
identity, and higher social identity complexity.
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Category: Sports Psychology
Mental Imagery Training and SIQ Implementation in Russian Youth Sport Schools
Aleksander Veraksa 1 , Aleksandra Gorovaya 1
1
Psychology, Lomonosov Moscow State University
Email:[email protected]
Country: Russia
In our research "The Sport Imagery Questionnaire" (Hall et. Al., 1998) was used in work with
soccer players 8 years old (N=18), 10 years old (N=22) and 14 years old (N=23) from
Moscow sports school. Participants were individually tested with "The Sport Imagery
Questionnaire" (adapted for Russian participants), Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking
(adapted for Russian participants) and movement tests for soccer players. The data of
correlation analysis showed that individuals with a higher level of imagination are more
inclined to use mental imagery in their practice. At the same time six individual sessions with
10 8 year-olds, 13 10 year-olds and 11 14 year-olds showed their effectiveness for all
children. The study also found out the age differences in types of imagery usage. The results
indicated that 8-10 years old athletes use motivational functions of imagery more often
compared with older children using both cognitive and motivational functions.
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Psychophysiological Peculiarities of Sexual Dimorphism in Athletes
Georgiy Korobeynikov 1 , Lesia Korobeynikov 2
1
2
Sport Biology, National University of Physical Education and Sport
Sport Psychology, National University of Physical Education and Sport
Country: Ukraine
Assuming that mental reactions during training and competitions determined mainly by
changes in cognitive functions, we can hypothesize different structure of information
processing system in men and women. To determine the influence of sexual dimorphism on
mental characteristics in elite athletes, 17 men and 7 women members of National Judo Team
of Ukraine and 20 sedentary men and 20 sedentary women were studied in the present paper.
Obtained results was determined that sexual dimorphism manifestations in athletes were as
follows: 1.) short memory capacity (62,58+7,01%) and coefficient of operational thinking
(2,67+0,16 standard units) was increased in women in comparison with men (55,78+4,01%
and 1,44+0,30 standard units, p<0,05, accordingly), 2.) to the contrary neurodynamic
functions were decreased in women (latent time of simple (266,92+4,73 ms) and composite
(494,44+6,38 ms) visual-motor reactions and power of nervous processes (18,49+8,93 %) in
comparison with men (239,62+5,26 ms, 440,10+6,61 ms, 5,33+0,59 %, p<0,05, accordingly).
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Sprinters in the course of a marathon: Elite child athletes in adolescence
Jiri Mudrak 1 , Pavel Slepicka 1
1
Department of Pedagogy, Psychology and Didactics, Faculty of Physical Education and
Sport, Charles University in Prague
The aim of the present paper is to analyze the long-term development of young adult athletes
who were extremely successful competitors in their childhood. Methodologically, the study
stems from qualitative psychology, especially from interpretative phenomenological analysis
and multiple-case study. A paradoxical relationship between success during childhood and
continuous participation in the competitive sport emerged from the analysis. Some factors
related to early success (e.g. winning without effort, early specialization, pressure to achieve
or performance goal orientation) seemed to negatively influence motivation of respondents to
participate in sport during and after adolescence. The results of the study show the importance
of approaching the development of young athletes from a long-term perspective, avoiding
overly strong pressures to achieve and emphasizing development of personal mastery over
results in competition during the early stages of a sporting career.
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Effect of Self- talk with Internal and External Focus of Attention on Performance, and
Learning of Basketball Free Throw.
Nastaran Parvizi 1 , Masoumeh Shojaei 2 , Hasan Khalaji 3 , Afkham Daneshfar 2
1
Physical Education, Azad University
Physical Education, Alzahra Unversity
3
Physical Education, Arak University
Country: Iran
2
The purpose of present study was comparison of the effect of self- talk with internal and
external focus of attention on performance, and learning of basketball free throw.Therefore ,
33 semi-expert female students who had intermediate trait anxiety,were selected
randomly.The participants were assigned to 3 matched groups of self-talk with internal focus,
self-talk with external focus, and control without self-talk according to pretest. Six sessions
acquisition and Retention test was performed 48 hours after the acquisition phase and transfer
test was done after that with spectators. One –way ANOVA, mix 2-factor ANOVA, and
paired t test with Bonfferroni correction post hoc were used to analyze data of pretest,
acquisition, retention, transfer phases, in P ≥. 05 According to the results, Between groups
comparisons in different phases did not indicate the significant differences. Therefore, it
seems attentional focus change by self-talk is not necessary for semi-expert basketball
players.
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Sport Career as Regulator of Athletes Personal Development
Galina Gorskaya 1
1
Department of Psychology, Kuban State Univercity of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism
Email : [email protected]
Country: Russia
Sport career formation falls on the period of intensive personal and intellectual development
and may influence normative ontogenetic characteristics of this process. The main purpose of
the study was find theoretical explanation of positive and negative effects of young athlete‘s
involvement in sport activity. It was assumed that sport activity influence on personality
development depends on the degree in which it support normative trend of this process. The
testes assumption was based on the theory of psychic development of D.B. Elconin who was
L.Vygotsky follower. 520 athletes and 480 non-athletes were participants of the project.
Indicators of motivation, aspiration level, self-esteem, self -regulation, locus of control, selfconcept, personal maturity and social adaptation characteristics were registered. Obtained data
supported theoretical assumption. The results of the study demonstrated possibility of
prediction sport career influence on athletes personal development and prevention its negative
consequences.
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Motivational determinants of physical activity in Czech older adults
Jiri Mudrak 1 , Pavel Slepicka 1
1
Department of Pedagogy, Psychology and Didactics, Faculty of Physical Education and
Sport
Research suggests that participation in moderate physical activity brings numerous cognitive,
emotional and physical benefits for older adults and significantly extends the span of active
life. Present paper further develops this research topic and explores motivational beliefs
related to participation in physical activity in sample of Czech older adults. The main goal of
the study is to analyze respondents‘ subjective reasons for, as well as perceived barriers and
perceived outcomes of, participation in physical activity. As the methodological background,
the study uses qualitative approach, especially interpretative phenomenological analysis. The
research sample consists of two groups of Czech older adults (age 60+), one group physically
active, the other group physically inactive. The results describe in detail participants‘ lived
experience with physical activity and compare the motivational beliefs of active and inactive
group.
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Construction and Validation of Self-Efficacy Scale for Physical Activıty
Thais Fernandez Cabrera 1 , Silvia Medina Anzano 1 , Isabel Herrera Sanchez 1 , Samuel
Rueda Mendez 1 , Aaron Fernandez del Olmo 2
1
2
Social Psychology, University of Seville
Experimental Psychology, University of Seville
Email :[email protected]
Country: Spain
Regular physical activity can have large benefits for human health and self-efficacy is a good
predictor of the adoption and maintenance of health behaviors. Therefore, it is necessary to
construct and validate a scale that measures levels of self-efficacy for physical activity, aimed
at adult users of the Primary Health Care Services. To build the instrument was established by
the following phases: 1) developing and reviewing of the scale by three expert judges. 2)
refining the scale by a pilot study. 3) studying psychometric properties of the scale in the
general study. The sample was 388 adult users of public health services selected through
cluster(primary health care centers) and quota (town size, age and sex) sampling. The results
reported adequate content validity and high reliability (Cronbach Alpha > 0.9). Concurrent
and discriminant validity were significant. We present a scale with adequate psychometric
properties, which can serve as a tool for health behavior counseling.
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Testing the Developmental Model: A qualitative analysis of former elite athletes\' career
development
Anke Reints 1 , Paul Wylleman 1
1
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Country: Belgium
Introduction. In order to understand athletic transitions, recognition of other developmental
transitions is also needed. Therefore, the developmental model (Wylleman & Lavallee, 2004)
integrates the athletic career with three non-athletic developments (i.e. psychological,
psychosocial, and academic-vocational). The purpose of this study is to test this model.
Methods. 24 former elite athletes were interviewed. NVivo 8 assisted in the data analysis.
Results. Results revealed specific model modifications. For example, at athletic level, the
mastery stage could be divided into two stages (into senior level and integration at senior
level), and the discontinuation stage into four stages. At psychological level, results revealed
that the stage of childhood and adolescence could both be divided into two stages (early/late
childhood and early/late adolescence). Two new levels were inductively derived
(physical/financial level). Conclusion: Testing of the model resulted in a further specification
of two levels of development and of the importance of within-transitions faced.
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The relationship between parental expectations and criticism and the motivation and
anxiety of secondary school athletes.
Leon van Niekerk 1
1
The influence of parental expectations and criticism on the motivation and anxiety of school
children in sport is explored. Achievement Goal Theory conceptualize motivation from an
Ego- and Task-orientation, which define the motivational profiles of athletes. Anxiety is
understood from the Inverted U-hypothesis, indicating that too low or too high levels of
anxiety can influence sport performance negatively. The purpose of this study was to explore
the relationship between parental influences and motivation and anxiety of school children.
The Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire and Sport Competition Anxiety Scale as
well as two sub-scales (Parental Expectations and -Criticism) of the Multidimensional
Perfectionism Scale was administered to 520 participants in urban and rural areas of Southern
Africa. The results indicated that parental expectations and criticism influence the motivation
and anxiety of children in unique ways. Differences between cultural groups are reported and
explained in the South African context.
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Reckless behaviors and interest in sports
Goran Sporiš 1 , Franjo Prot 1 , Ksenija Bosnar 1
1
Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb
Country: Croatia
The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that interests in reckless behaviors are
positively correlated with each other (Jessor, 1991; Teese & Bradley, 2008). The sample of
research consists of 335 male undergraduate students aged 18 to 38 years. The participants
were given a questionnaire in which self-reported frequencies of reckless driving, sexual
behavior and reckless substance use were recorded, as well as interests in 6 high risk
sports.The relationships were established by two algorithms of canonical correlation analyses.
Hottelling\'s algorithm (Hottelling, 1936) show that statistically significant relationship was
not found. Robust canonical correlation analysis (Momirović et al., 1983) show two small but
significant correlations, first defined by smoking and interest in diving, and second by driving
drunk and using marihuana and interest in spearfishing. It is concluded that relationship of
reckless behaviors and high-risk sports is more complex than relation with other sensationseeking behaviors
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Category: Test and Testing Track
Conceptual Development Assessment (CDA) of Pre-Education Students
Çiğdem İş Güzel 1, Giray Berberoğlu 1, Ömer Ahmet Konak 1, Nedim Toker 1
1
Assessment and Evaluation Cito Türkiye
Country: Turkey
The Turkish Pupil Monitoring System (TPMS) was designed in Cito Türkiye to follow up
student achievement level throughout the primary education years. The TPMS is a computerbased test which uses incomplete test design to assess student cognitive development. The
major characteristic of the TPMS is pre-assessment of student readiness for the primary
education through the use of Conceptual Development Assessment (CDA). CDA is also
computer- based test which consists of text comprehension, receptive vocabulary, cognitive
concepts, and auditory discrimination subcomponents. These variables are considered as
basics for the mastery of the concepts in the primary education level. In the present study,
how CDA is used and analyzed to predict achievement levels of the students in the primary
education throughout different subject matter areas, such as, Turkish language and
mathematics will be exemplified.
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A metric for the difficulty differential procedure for detecting differential item
functioning
Angela Berrío Beltrán 1, Nidia Herrera Rojas 1, Juana Gómez Benito 2
1
2
Universidad Nacional de Colombia Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Universidad de Barcelona Universidad de Barcelona
Country: Colombia
We propose a metric for the DIF magnitude detected through the difficulty differential
procedure and to evaluate the effect of the sample size ratio and the unadjustment of model on
its type I error and power.
An one-dimensional test of 30 items was simulated and were manipulated: the sample size
ratio, the model's adjustment, the groups ability distribution and the percentage of items with
DIF. The experimental design was completely crossed and the dependent variables were type
I error and power.
The results showed that the sample sizes ratio and the groups ability distribution affect the
type I error of the metric. Nevertheless the proposed metric showed a suitable control of type
I error in detecting DIF. In addition the independent variables showed a low effect on the
procedure power.
The practical guidelines of these findings were discussed.
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Diversity and impression management in personality testing
Achim Preuss1 , Katharina Lochner 1 , Maike Wehrmaker 1
1
cut-e group cut-e Germany
Country: Germany
Being able to predict the degree of impression management in personality testing is important
for ensuring the quality of the data and for providing adequate feedback. However, social
desirability scales frequently used for doing so are problematic in several ways (e.g., MuellerHanson, Heggestad, & Thornton III, 2003). Therefore, we used the ‗auxiliary‘ data gathered
during an online administration for predicting the degree of impression management. N = 100
students gave a true and a forged self-description on a questionnaire that assesses job-related
competencies. The degree of biased responding was correlated with item and scale variance as
well as percentage of points allocated. Integrating these variables into an index results in a
consistency value that is an indicator for the extent of impression management. The indicator
was validated using a sample of 489,316 applicants for different jobs. Based on a global
sample, ethnicity, gender, and age differences are discussed.
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Feedback as a Determinant of Fairness in Intercultural Online Assessment
Achim Preuss 1, Katharina Lochner 1, Maike Wehrmaker 1
1
cut-e group cut-e Germany
Country: Germany
Ensuring fairness of unproctored online assessments is important, especially in an
international context. Performance on ability tests is not only a function of ability, but also of
other factors, like test takers‘ own perception of their performance (Tonidandel, Qiñones &
Adams, 2002). This perception can be influenced by feedback given on examples. N = 100
participants in our study received positive, negative, or neutral feedback on their performance
in the example section preceding the test. Participants with positive feedback performed
better, participants with negative feedback performed worse on the test than the other two
groups and were more likely to abandon it. Thus, feedback on examples seems to have a
significant impact on test performance, an important finding as modern technology allows for
instant feedback during the example section and test. Therefore, it is a matter of test fairness
to deliver appropriate and identical feedback to all participants.
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A review of psychological test use by occupational psychologists in the Republic of
Croatia
Krunoslav Matesic 1
1
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education Centre, University of Zagreb
Country: Croatia
During 2009, the EFPA Standing Committee on Tests and Testing conducted a survey in 17
member nations on various aspects of test use. The survey consisted of 33 questions. 1700
survey forms with stamped, self-addressed envelopes were sent in the Republic of Croatia. A
total of 327 forms or 19.23% were returned. The purpose of the survey was to examine the
views of practicing psychologists. Occupational psychologists returned 51 forms. In answer to
the question about tests they use, 21 psychodiagnostic instruments were listed. The questions
in the present survey are largely consistent with those in the 1999 survey conducted in 6
countries, including the Republic of Croatia. The current data can be, at least partially,
compared to the list of tests used by industrial/organizational psychologists in 1999.
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Adaptation Russian version of the scale of Machiavinellianism in contemporary
Uzbekistan
Olga Mitina 1, Anatstasia Gorbunova 1
1
Psychology MSU, Lomonosov
Country: Russia
This study can be discussed from different points of view:
1. Phenomenon of Machiavellianism as ability to influence on people and the role of this
characteristic in social relations and personality (from perspective of positive psychology);
2. The necessity of creating new diagnostic instruments in the Republics of the Former Soviet
Union. The language problem is not the most important issue. There are a lot of people for
whom the Russian is the native language, but their mentality is different from that we had in
Soviet time or have now in Russia. So all tests should be adapted as new ones (some items
should be changed, norms should be corrected);
3. To prove validity different scales were used: behavioral styles, motivational, social
attitudes. Also method of plural identification was used.
More than 300 Uzbek, Russian, Tatar and Korean citizens of Tashkent aged 16-28 years,
males and females took part in the study.
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Category: Traffic Psychology
The Expression of Driving Anger by Turkish Taxi Drivers
Mark Sullman 1
1
Psychology, University of Hertfordshire
Very little research has investigated what drivers do when they feel angry and that which does
exist has mainly used America psychology students as participants. Furthermore, no research
to date has looked at those who drive for work. The present research used the Driving Anger
Expression Inventory (DAX) to investigate how Turkish taxi drivers deal with anger and how
this compares with other samples. A total of 500 questionnaires were handed out to taxi
drivers working in the city of Izmir (Turkey). In total 286 completed questionnaires were
returned, giving a response rate of 57%. This study also measured demographic variables
(age, gender, experience, speed and annual mileage), the shortened version of the Driving
Anger Scale, driving violations and crash involvement. This paper presents and discusses the
research findings, including the factor structure of the DAX along with the relationships these
factors had with the other variables measured.
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Factors Affecting Driving Behaviour and Road Traffic Accidents amongst Young
Population in Greece
Ilias Bisbinas 1 , Alexandros Apostolakis 2 , Zacharoula Karabouta 3 , Vasileios Lampridis 1 ,
Theodoros Panagopoulos 4 , Elisavet Ioannidis 5
1
Orthopaedic & Trauma Dept, 424 Military Hospital,Thessaloniki, Greece
Finance School, University of Portsmouth, U.K
3
2nd Paediatric Dept, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
4
Medical School, University of Patras, Greece
5
Psychology, National School of Public Health, Athens, Greece
Country: Greece
2
Introduction:Bad driving behaviour leads to Road traffic accidents(RTAs). Aim:To assess the
factors influencing the driving behaviour amongst young people serving the Greek Army.
Methodology:A questionnaire was completed voluntarily by 501 individuals. Results:Males
are 9.6% more likely to be dangerous drivers compared to females. Individuals driving drunk
were less likely(17% and 32.4%, one to three times, and more than four times per month
respectively) to be careful compared to those not drinking. Careful drivers were more likely to
use their cars for work(9.1%). Dangerous drivers were 7.5% less likely to use theirs for
commuting to work as compared to those using their cars mainly for leisure. Driving in a rural
area decreases the accident probability by 10.6%. Those with university degree(21.9%) are
more careful as compared to drivers with primary level education. Conclusion:Driver‘s sex,
alcohol intake, driving area and purpose, driver‘s education are significant factors affecting
the RTA incidence in Greece.
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Drivers‟ cognitive and psychomotor abilities, personality traits, and driving safety skills
in predicting driving violations and traffic accidents
Victoria Perepyolkina 1 , Viesturs Renge 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Latvia
Country: Latvia
Despite the large body of studies the characteristics of the ‗accident prone personality‘ still
remain unclear. The study was aimed at investigating better predictors of self-reported driving
violations and accidents. A total of 162 (48,2% female) Latvian drivers completed
computerized measures of reaction time, perceptual speed, selective attention, eye-hand
coordination ability, reactive stress-tolerance and subjectively accepted level of risk (Vienna
Test System - Schuhfried, 2008), as well as four subscales of NEO-PI-R (excitement-seeking,
impulsiveness, dutifulness and discipline), Driving Skills Inventory (DSI) and Driver
Behaviour Questionnaire (DBQ). Stepwise regression analysis showed that driving safety
skills, physical motor speed and subjectively accepted level of risk were significant predictors
of violations, while violation score was a positive predictor of traffic accidents. Results
suggested that high levels of safety skills buffer the negative effects of willingness to take
risks in traffic situations and above average abilities of physical motor speed.
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Predicting traffic offences among new learner drivers
Dorothy Begg 1
1
Injury Prevention Research Unit, University of Otago
Country: New Zealand
Purpose: To examine a range of factors associated with risk taking among adolescents to
indentify predictors of traffic offences among young newly licensed drivers. Method: This
study was based on 2,472 newly licensed car drivers who are part of the New Zealand Drivers
Study (NZDS).We examined baseline data on socio-demographic and behavioural factors in
relation to subsequent police recorded traffic offences as learner drivers. Negative binomial
multivariate regression was used to identify the factors that predicted offences. Results: The
significant predictors were: male (Incidence Risk Ratio 2.6), increasing age from 16-20+
years (IRR‘s 2-3), high social deprivation (IRR 5.0), regular cannabis user (IRR 2.6), prelicensed driving (IRR 2.9) high impulsivity (IRR 2.5). Discussion The learner drivers who
committed traffic offences displayed a range of characteristics that differentiated them from
others and helps to identify the type of young people that young driver programmes need to
target.
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Risperidone effects on real driving performance compared with the effects of alcohol
Gian Marco Sardi 1 , Pierangelo Sardi 1 , Richard Freeman 2
1
N/A, SIPSiVi (The Italian Society of the Psychology of Road Safety)
Doctoral School, Institute of Education, University of London
2
We assessed the effects of one particular second generation antipsychotic medication –
Risperidone – on performance in road tracking and reaction to a sudden event on a test track.
Fifteen patients taking Risperidone and fifteen matched volunteers participated, with the
volunteers driving with the legal alcohol level for driving and a placebo. The mean lateral
position relative to the edge of the road was significantly worse for those drivers under the
influence of alcohol, but not for Risperidone. However, drivers taking Risperidone showed
greater Standard Deviation of Lateral Position when monitoring their speed and on straight
sections of the track compared to drivers receiving the placebo or alcohol. In the sudden event
task, both drivers under the influence of alcohol and Risperidone were significantly slower in
reacting compared to the placebo. We consider how the effects of Risperidone can be
compared to the effects of a legal level of alcohol.
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Assessing Gender Differences in the Risk Factors for Driver Aggression
Christine M. Wickens 1 , Robert E. Mann 1 , Gina Stoduto 1 , Jennifer Butters 1 , Anca
Ialomiteanu 1 , Reginald G. Smart 1
1
Social and Epidemiological Research Department, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Country: Canada
Gender was assessed as a moderator of the relationship between self-reported driver
aggression (DA) and demographic and relevant risk factors. Based on a general-population
telephone survey of adults in Ontario, Canada, a hierarchical-entry binary logistic regression
(n=6259) examined past-year DA. Demographic and risk variables were entered in the first
block, and two-way interactions with gender were entered stepwise in the second block.
Subsequent analysis divided the sample by gender and conducted regressions with main
effects only. Although prevalence of DA was higher among males (38.5%) than females
(32.9%), the difference was small. Gender did not significantly predict DA in the overall
regression. Gender moderated the relationships between DA and only three variables: income,
psychological distress, and driving exposure. Analyses of the sub-samples also found
differences in the predictive value of income and driving exposure. With few exceptions,
factors that were predictive of DA were generally the same for both genders.
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The Effects of Music Tempo on Driver Risk-taking
Ashley Hall 1 , David L. Wiesenthal 1
1
Psychology, York University
Country: Canada
Music tempo was investigated to determine its effects on risk-taking in two simulated driving
tests. Eighty participants completed a questionnaire about their driving history and were
assigned to one of four experimental conditions: no-music (control), slow tempo, medium
tempo and high tempo music. Participants were tested using two computerized measures of
risky driving behaviour: the Vienna Risk-Taking Test Traffic (WRBTV, a subtest of the
Vienna Test System), assessing risk-taking based on reaction time and DriveSim, a driving
simulator. Significant differences between the no-music control group and some of the tempo
conditions were obtained. As predicted, risk-taking, assessed by the WRBTV, increased as
music tempo increased. The DriveSim simulator indicated significantly lower average speed
and less speed deviation in the slow tempo group compared to the medium tempo condition.
Risky driving was unrelated to the participants‘ previous history of citations for driving
offences.
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Gender differences in driving attitudes‟ change in the sample of Lithuanian learners drivers
Aukse Endriulaitiene 1 , Rasa Marksaityte 1 , Kristina Zardeckaite-Matulaitiene 1, Laura
Seibokaite 2
1
2
General Psychology Department, Vytautas Magnus University
Theoretical Psychology Department, Vytautas Magnus University
Country : Lithuania
Purpose. Some authors argue that driving education might be the possible strategy for
promoting road safety by changing the preferences towards risk-taking in traffic. Still, the
results about the effects of attitude change campaigns and training practices are contradictory.
This study is intended to find out if the current driving training practices in Lithuania change
the driving safety attitudes and how this change is related to gender of learner – driver.
Method. A cross-sectional survey using self-report questionnaire (with specific driving
attitudes and attitudes towards traffic safety scales) was carried out. The total sample included
94 learners – drivers, who filled the questionnaire at the beginning and at the end of their
training. Results. Some specific driving attitudes (speeding, concern about hurting others)
changed towards risk preference among males, although traffic safety attitudes remained
stable. Females reported more specific driving and traffic safety attitudes‘ changes towards
risk preference.
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Return to driving after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI): increased risk of traffic
accidents and personal responsibility.
Mariagrazia D'Ippolito 1 , Umberto Bivona 1 , Marco Giustini 2 , Pascal Vignally 2 , Eloise
Longo 2, Franco Taggi 2 , Rita Formisano 1
1
2
Environment and Trauma Unit, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
Country :Italy
Objective: To determine the number of road traffic accidents in which individuals who start or
resume driving after severe TBI are involved in and to investigate their responsibility for
causing accidents. Method: Sixty participants with diagnosis of severe TBI were evaluated by
means of the Glasgow Outcome Scale to assess their level of disability. Sixty caregivers were
interviewed by means of the Return to Driving Questionnaire to investigate aspects of driving
competence after TBI. Results: 30 subjects started or resumed driving after TBI. Nineteen of
them were involved in traffic accidents, with personal responsibility in 26 accidents of the 36
occurred. The enrolled participants caused a significantly higher number of accidents after
TBI than in the pre-TBI condition. Conclusions: The ability to drive may be compromised
after severe TBI. Therefore, adequate predictive indexes must be identified to evaluate
whether a person with severe TBI can return to drive safely.
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Do Individuals Drive as They Walk?
Zümrüt Yıldırım 1 , Türker Özkan 1 , Timo Lajunen 1
1
Psychology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Country: Turkey
In 2007, around 5.000 people died and 190.000 people got injured as a result of traffic
accidents in Turkey. Drivers and pedestrians were mostly culpable for accidents. Driver
behaviors (i.e. habitual way of driving) were studied based on different psychological origins
(the DBQ literature); nevertheless, pedestrian acts were mostly undifferentiated. The aims of
this study are to develop a scale measuring pedestrian acts as similar to DBQ theorethical
taxonomy and to compare driver and pedestrian behaviors based on this common
classification. The data reported here were part of a larger survey study in which there were
311 participants (233 male, 77 female, 1 missing) whose age ranged between 18-60. Results
revealed that driver behaviors were similarly related to pedestrian behaviors among different
exposure categories (i.e. low, moderate and high mileage) except violations.
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Determining driver characteristics in road accidents: Confidential interviews as a new
data collection tool
Pierangelo Sardi 1 , Gian Marco Sardi 1 , Richard Freeman 2
1
2
N/A, SIPSiVi (The Italian Society of the Psychology of Road Safety)
Doctoral School, Institute of Education, University of London
Country:Italy
Determining the characteristics of drivers involved in accidents is difficult due to potential
legal consequences, but important to know. However, confidential interviews with a
psychologist to alleviate Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are protected by legal
privilege. Such interviews require the description of every single detail of the traumatic event
for positive health outcomes. We carried out confidential interviews with persons emotionally
involved in 241 road accidents in Italy and were able to determine the characteristics of the
drivers who caused those accidents. Most important, we were able to obtain detailed
descriptions of accidents that were not reported to the authorities (police, health service or
insurers) as well as those that were deliberately misreported to the authorities – especially
those involving the use of drugs and/or alcohol. We will demonstrate the richness of the data
obtained and show the strength of such a data collection tool to augment more traditional
methods.
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An Investigation of Traffic Related Attitudes and Traffic Related Personality of Drivers
Who Obliged to Take Driver Assessment and Voluntary Participants: A Preliminary
Study
Nevin Kılıç 1 , Yeşim Yasak 2 , Ulrike Wenninger 3 , Birgit Bukasa 3
1
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf Üniversitesi
TŞOF Psikoteknik, TŞOF Psikoteknik Sürücü Değerlendirme Eğitim ve Araştırma Merkezi
3
Avusturya Trafik Güvenliği Vakfı Trafik Psikolojisi Enstitüsü
Country: Turkey
2
This study is a part of a large study which aims to develop some culture specific assessment
tools for driver selection and evaluation process in Turkey. These tools were scales about
―traffic related attitudes‖, ―traffic related personality‖ and ―risk-taking tendency‖. These
scales were applied to voluntary drivers and the drivers who were applicant for mandatory
assessment by law for professional allowance and driving license suspension due to traffic
offences. The sample of the study consist of 402 drivers, 223 (55.5 %) of them were
mandatory applicants and 179 (44.5 %) of them were voluntary drivers. These two groups
were similar in terms of demographical characteristics. All the participants were male. Some
statistical comparisons were made and results were discussed in terms of similarities and
differences for these two groups. Overall, contributions of the study for the traffic safety have
been considered.
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Category: Tests and Testing Track
Measuring person-job fit with two different response formats in relation to job
satisfaction and engagement
Ilke Inceoglu 1 , Peter Warr 2
1
R&D, SHL Group Ltd
Institute of Work Psychology, University of Sheffield
2
Purpose. More research is needed to better understand how perceptions of people about
themselves and their environment flow into combined perceptions of Person Environmentfit.This paper investigates whether using two different response formats to measure personjob fit influences relationships between fit and, job satisfaction and engagement. Method. In
two separate studies (N1=1038, N2=840) employees were asked to rate amounts of ideal and
actual job features. In study 1, corresponding wanted and actual job feature items were paired.
In study 2, respondents were first presented with wanted job feature items and then actual job
feature items (unpaired). Results and discussion. When presented with paired items,
respondents were more likely to want more of a feature than present. Some differences in fit
relationships were also observed, indicating that a direct comparison between wanted and
perceived amounts of a job feature might lead to a stronger focus on the deviations from the
desired ideal.
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Category: Work and Organizational Psychology
Survey the Relationship between Happiness and Quality of Life with Job Satisfaction
among Iranian Teachers
Seyed Ali Kimiaee 1 , Hassan Gorjian Mehlabani 1 , Reza Soltani Shal 1
1
Department of Psychology and Educational sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Country :Iran
Goal:The aim of this research was to investigate the relation between two of these factors,
namely Happiness and quality of life with Job Satisfaction. Method: to this end, a clustered
multistage random sampling of 150 teachers of Mashhad, Iran, high schools were selected and
implemented the fildworth Job Satisfaction, Oxford happiness and WHOQOL questionnaires.
The gathered data were analyzed through stepwise regression and Pearson correlation.
Findings: The results indicated significant correlation between Job Satisfaction and happiness
(r=0/55 p<0.01), Job Satisfaction and quality of life (r= 0/45 p<0.01) and quality of life with
happiness (r=0/45 p<0.01). Stepwise regression indicated that happiness and quality of life
could predict Job Satisfaction. Result: The findings proved hypothesis that between
Psychosocial factors like quality of life and Happiness with Job Satisfaction exist significant
correlations.The result also profit in for Experts that tries to make better programs to elevated
organizational output and promotion of Educational setting
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The Effect of Work Stress, Coping Strategies, Resilience, and Mental Health on Job
Satisfaction among Anesthetists at University Hospitals
Hossein Shareh 1
1
Country :Iran
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of work stress, coping strategies,
resilience, and mental health on job satisfaction in a sample of anesthetists working at
university hospitals in Tehran and Iran universities of medical sciences. Materials and
Methods: 120 anesthetists from university hospitals in Tehran, Iran participated in a crosssectional study via survey instrument. All subjects completed 5 questionnaires: Job stress
scale (JSS), Moos and Billing\'s Coping Style Questionnaire, Conner-Davidson Resilience
Scale (CD-RISC), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), and Job Satisfaction-Dissatisfaction
Scale (JSDS). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression.
Results: There were a significant relationship between job stress, physical inhibition coping
strategy, low mental health, resilience, social support and problem-focused coping strategies
with job satisfaction (p<.05). Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed a positive
significant role for problem-focused coping strategy and a negative significant role for job
stress in predicting job satisfaction of anesthesiologist
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Stress Related Factors Among Workers with Hazardous Jobs: Turkish Dock Workers,
Jean Sandblasting Workers, Factory Workers and Miners
Fatma Yasin 1 , Onur Sunal 2 , Ayda Buyuksahin Sunal 3
1
Psychology, Duzce University
Commercial Science, Baskent University
3
Social Psychology, Ankara University
Country :Turkey
2
The aim of this study was to examine the stress related life events among workers with
hazardous jobs. With this purpose, dock workers, jean sandblasting workers and factory
workers and miners were compared in terms of stress related factors. Stress Related Factors
Subscale was applied to 220 workers. Stress related factors contain six sub-scales: family
relations, personal roles, social self, environment, occupational life, economic condition. Oneway ANOVA revealed that sandblasting, dock and factory workers reported more stress due
to family relations, social self and environment conditions than miners. Miners had the lowest
scores on stress related factors. In other words when compared to other groups, miners were
the ones that experience the lowest stress scores related to family, environment and social
status factors. Note:The data of this study is collected at the same time with the data of the
article published in the Social Indicators Research.
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The Roles of Organizational Communicatıon and Personality Traits on Life Satisfaction
Eylem Simsek 1
1
Communication, Anadolu University Social Sciences Institue
Country: Turkey
As an attempt to establish links between ―communication science‖ and ―positive psychology‖,
this study investigated the effects of organizational communication and personality traits on
life satisfaction. The study employed a quantitative approach of scientific inquiry. The sample
consisted of 233 academics from a mid-size state university in Turkey. Life satisfaction was
measured both as general life satisfaction and satisfaction with life domains. Big five
approach was used to measure personality. Organizational communication was assessed
through an internally-known Likert type scale. A set of correlation coefficient, analysis of
variance and multiple regression techniques was used in analyzing data. Results suggested
that organizational communication accounted for up to 18% of variance in life satisfaction
which is above and beyond the personality traits and demographics, although they were
significant predictors of life satisfaction. It appears that positive climate of organizational
communication contributes to fulfillment of not only organizational but also individual goals.
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An Organizational Communicaton Perspective on the Psychology of Happy Individuals
Eylem Simsek 1
1
Communication, Anadolu University Social Sciences Institue
Country :Turkey
Psychology has been criticized for focusing too much on pain and disorders. The new
paradigm of positive psychology, which emerged toward the end of the twentieth century,
devoted itself to increase the happiness of individuals by developing their awareness and
strengths. Life satisfaction is one of the key terms within this context. Generally speaking,
cognitive evaluation of one‘s own life is defined as ‗life satisfaction‘. This paper first
discusses dominant philosophical, economic, sociological, psychological, and religious life
satisfaction approaches which have been developed until now; and then a new approach of
positive organizational communication is suggested and elaborated. This new approach
assumes a radical shift in organizational psychology/communication which requires a balance
between organizational goals and personal pursuits instead of focusing heavily on business
needs. Giving individuals more value and supporting them by means of communication in
organizations produces not only job satisfaction but also life satisfaction.
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Investigating the Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Perceived Organizational
Justice and Organizational Outcomes.
Azadeh Askari 1 , Hamidreza Oreyzi 1 , Ali Nasery Mohammadabadi 1
1
Psychology, University of Isfahan
Country :Iran
The aim of this study is to Investigate the relationship between Emotional Intelligence,
Perceived Organizational Justice and organizational outcomes among Employees in an
Industrial Organization in Iran. The empirical data for the study were collected using Bar-On
Emotional Quotient inventory, Nihoff and Norman Justice, Job Descriptive Index and In-role
Performance assessment. 200 participants were selected randomly and answered to these
questionnaires. The results indicated that participants with higher Emotional Intelligence,
reported higher levels of Perceived Organizational Justice, and were more satisfied by their
works and their In-role performance was better than their colleagues. The findings imply that
employees with higher Emotional Intelligence may perceive the climate of their organization
better and with more justice, so they may work better and be more satisfied by their work.
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Being autonomous and feeling well at the workplace. The role of motivation and
personality in workplace affective well- being
Konstantinos Papachristopoulos 1
1
Department of Psychology, Panteion University
Country : Greece
Self - determination theory supports that provided that basic human needs (autonomy,
relatedness, competence,) are satisfied in the workplace autonomous motivation will be
enhanced leading to increased job satisfaction, positive organisational scholarship and
workplace well-being.The study objective is to examine how different types of motivation in
different work environments may predict workplace well-being. Additionally, this
relationship is analysed taking into consideration personality traits such as Work Locus of
Control and organisational factors such as work climate.The sample is comprised by
employees and entrepreneurs (N=510) and differences based on different types of
environments are addressed. Some indicative results of research are the positive correlation
between positive affect , career autonomy and autonomous regulation and between controlled
motivation and negative affect. The research contributes considerably in the discussion of
how autonomous motivation at work can be enhanced.
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The quality of life, success and materialistic-mercantile orientation among
entrepreneurs and employees
Mariola Paruzel 1
1
University of Silesia, Institute of Psychology
Country : Poland
Presented studies attempt to outline a psychological portrait of entrepreneurs and employees,
which is worth discussing at the international arena. Results of empirical research concerning
psychological differences between economically active people in Poland, conducted in 2010
among 341 people, will be presented. The following concepts have been adopted as
theoretical basis of the research: the personalistic-existential concept of quality of life by
Stras-Romanowska (1992), the model of success by Dej, Augustin, Gorgievsky (2009) and
the concept of mercantilism by Gornik-Durose (2007). Research has proven the existence of
significant statistical (SPSS, variance Anova, α=0,001) differences between entrepreneurs,
employees in private companies and employees in state-owned companies with a sense of
success, quality of life and materialistic orientation. The results shows that the most beneficial
(from a psychological, mental health oriented standpoint) activity is being an entrepreneur.
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Investigating the Relationship among perceived organizational support and corporate
culture with general health in Public and Private Sector Nurses
Abolghasem Nouri 1 , Hossein Molavi 1 , Zeinab Darami 1
1
Country : Iran
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship among perceived
organizational support and corporate culture with general health in public and private sector
nurses in Isfahan. Method: Participants were 141 nurses, randomly selected from public and
private sector hospitals by using Eisenberger(1986) Cunha & Cooper (2001) and GHQ (1979)
questionnaires. The data were analyzed applying Pearson correlation, multi variate regression
and also t-test for comparing the groups. Result: The results indicated that there was a
significant correlation between perceived organizational support and corporate culture with
general health in nurses and comparison between public and private sector nurses showed that
there was significant differences just in perceived organizational support between public and
private sector nurses. Finding: we can concluded that perceiving support from the
organization and employee corporation in decision makings could help to increase their
mental health.
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The Relationship between Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Emotional Intelligence with
Job Satisfaction
Narges Fasihizadeh 1 , Hosein Samavatian 1, Aboulghasem Nouri 1 , Hamidreza Oreyzi 1
1
Psychology, Isfahan University
Country : Iran
Aim: This paper investigates the relationship between Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
dimensions among employee of one public organization. Recognizing non⁻cognitive aspects
of people have very great practical usage for organizations. These aspects predict human
behavior in personal and professional job situations. Method: From a total of 1429 employees
of one industrial organization 270 persons were selected via simple random sampling method
.Data were analyzed by stepwise regression analyses. Results: findings indicate that there are
significant relationships between MBTI dimension, job satisfaction and emotional
Intelligence.(P<0.05) Discussion: Results suggest that if people fit to appropriate job
activities, negative outcomes such as counterproductive behaviors, absenteeism and turnover,
will be decreased and will induce positive results such as job satisfaction, tendency to stay in
the job, job attachment and organizational commitment.
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The relationship between Marston Behavioral Model (DISC) and Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator (MBTI) in an industrial setting
Narges Fasihizadeh 1 , Aboulghasem Nouri 1 , Hosein Samavatian 1 , Hamidreza Oreyzi 1
1
Psychology, Isfahan University
Country : Iran
Aim: DISC Personality Profiler is applied in many organizations. In this research the
relationship of DISC dimensions (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness )with
MBTI dimensions (Extraversion / introversion, Sensing / Intuition, Thinking / Feeling,
Perceiving / Judging) are obtained .It seems that there are significant relationships between
these two scales. Method: From a total of 1429 employees of one industrial organization 240
persons research sample was 240 persons, were selected via simple random sampling method.
The research instruments were: DISC (marston, 1928) and MBTI (Myers-Briggs, 1960).
Results: The research results showed that DISC scale has an acceptable validity and reliability
and there is a significant relationship between DISC and MBTI .(P<0.05) Discussion: The
relationships between DISC and MBTI dimensions, show that, these dimensions are very
important and applicable in employees training, selection ,job categories and succession
planning .
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Exploring emotional labour among Australian Community Nursing
Leila Karimi 1 , Sandra Leggat 1 , Gerald Farrell 2 , Lisa Donohue 3
1
Public Health, La Trobe University
Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University
3
Helen Macpherson Smith Institute of Community Health, Royal District Nursing Service
Country : Australia
2
Emotional labour is defined as the induction or suppression of feelings to sustain the outer
appearance of calmness that results in others feeling cared for in a safe place (Hocshschild,
1983). Traditional training programs have an expectation that nurses hide their emotions and
maintain a professional distance from their patients. More recently, however, there has been a
shift away from detachment and keeping patients at a distance towards a higher level of
involvement and commitment (Williams, 2000). The present study aimed to provide bases for
a more in-depth investigation of emotional labour among nurses. The data for this study were
collected from an Australian community nursing service. The study design was a crosssectional design. In summary, based on the data analysis, the results reveal the role that
emotional intelligence plays with regards to emotional labour and the outcome variables.
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Stress, Burnout & Job satisfaction of Air Traffic Controllers in Athens: A comparative
research.
Despina-Maria Kefalidou 1
1
Private Practice
Country :Greece
The present study concerns Air Traffic Controllers‘ stress, burnout and job satisfaction. It is a
comparative research conducted in 2000 and 2010. Our sample consisted of 119 (2000) and
150 (2010) ATCs working at Athens International Airport. We used a self-constructed stress
measure, MBI, RBI and Job Satisfaction Scale. Differences were found between the old and
the new sample in professional ability, job satisfaction and stress. Moreover, the comparison
of the working position of the old and the new sample indicated differences in the levels of
stress, burnout and job satisfaction. Sex, age, working position, years of work experience in
general and as an ATC, are also factors influencing the differences found. Finally, regression
analysis confirmed that stress leads to burnout which in turn leads to low job satisfaction. Our
results imply that there is a need to develop a special service of psychological support for
ATCs.
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Psychosocial risk evaluation: observing practices
Isabela de Melo Mussi 1 , Miguel A. Sahagún Padilla 1
1
Psicología Social, UAB - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Country :Spain
The psychosocial field in Spain is still one of those with less preventive activities. Frequently
the preventive action is only a superficial intervention on the organization to demonstrate that
the company complies the legal obligation, although the desired effects are not reached. Thus,
the objective of this research is to identify in the psychosocial risks evaluation practices the
requirements which determine the utility of the intervention in the organization. It is an
ethnographic research where psychosocial risks evaluations in different enterprises are
observed from the point of view of social practices. Observation and interviews are used to
identify scenarios, the relationship among the agents, attitudes, materials, etc. where the
psychosocial risks evaluation takes shape.
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Impact of workload in emergency services on discrimination against patient.
Schoenenberger Sandrine 1 , Moulin Pierre 2 , Brangier Eric 1
1
Psychology, Université Paul Verlaine Metz
Psychology, INSERM Paris
Country :France
2
Objective The aim of this paper is to understand how workload dimensions and workload
regulation can explain discriminatory assimilated behaviors. Theory orientation Studies about
discriminatory behavior against patients specified two principal dimensions: refusal to
provide care and discriminatory preferential in care. Health professionals explain those
behaviors in function of their activity, in particular regarding their workload. Methodological
orientation Our methodology is based on 120 real observations and NASA-TLX scale in
French health centers (57 professionals were observed), so as to collect, analyze and evaluate
discriminatory behaviors, and to measure workload in two emergency services. Results Our
first results indicate that discriminatory is more linked with workload than with patient's
social characteristics: for example, when difficulties in the interaction with the patient
increase the professional's workload. Those results corroborate a link between workload and
discrimination which we will discuss.
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Implicit attitudinal orientation towards CSR and psychological characteristics of
managers in Romanian business environment
Camelia Crisan 1 , Laurentiu Maricutoıu 2 , Daniela Vercellino 3 , Dragos Iliescu 4
1
Psychology, SNSPA
Psychology, West University - Timisoara
3
Psychology, SNSPA/ OS Romania
4
Psychology, SNSPA/ D&D-Testcentral
Country :Romania
2
Purpose of the research The present research aims to find significant correlations between the
leadership style and EI (emotional intelligence) of managers, and their implicit attitudinal
orientation towards CSR (corporate social responsibility) both internal and external. Method
The concept of CSR is still in its phase of definitional wrangling, and little has yet been done
on establishing a connection between the psychological characteristics of managers and the
way they approach and implement CSR policies. As a consequence, we decided to measure
CSR using the AMP (Affect Misattribution Procedure; AMP, Payne et al. 2005), EI using the
Emotional Quotient Inventory (Bar-On, 1997) and leadership style using the Multifactor
Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-5X, Avolio & Bass, 1997). Results and discussion Results
show some significant and interesting correlations between the psychological characteristics
of managers and their implicit attitudinal orientation towards CSR. We expect some positive
correlation between facets of EI and transformational leadership and attitudinal orientation
toward CSR.
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Risk Assessment: Developing a tool for the analysis, evaluation, and re-design of
interactive tasks in administration
Anja Köhler 1 , Winfried Hacker 1, Anett Rambau 2
1
Technische Universität Dresden, Department of Psychology, Institute of General
Psychology, Biological Psychology and Methods of Psychology
2
Department of Psychology, Technische Unıversität Dresden
Country :Germany
German legislation requires periodical risk assessments for all jobs. As to interactive
administrative tasks so far suitable tools for the analysis, evaluation and re-design of critical
task characteristics are missing. An ―objective‖ tool, i.e. A tool based on the task
characteristics as they are – not only as they are perceived by the employees – was designed
and evaluated following relevant standards (DIN EN ISO 6385). The specific function of the
tool is to guide the re-design of stressing work situations in terms of direct prevention. A
cross-sectional analysis with the developed tool was carried out as to its predictive power
concerning the burnout factors ‗emotional exhaustion‘ and ‗cynicism‘, and work ability. A
moderation of these outcome variables by perceived job characteristics was considered. The
data of 192 employees with different interactive administrative jobs were analysed as to the
discriminative power of the items, independency on researchers, reliability and validity.
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Feedback Communication Scale (FSC) - assessing motivational aspects of feedback
giving and receiving.
Zaba Monika 1
1
Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, Silesian University
Country : Poland
The first aim of the study was to develop and validate a questionnaire to assess motivational
aspects of feedback. The instrument measures feedback giving and receiving, and
distinguishes between three independent feedback sources: supervisors, coworkers and
clients. The second aim was to identify the most crucial aspects of feedback for work
engagement in a sample of polish academics. Exploratory factor analysis identified four factor
structure of the questionnaire: positive feedback, negative feedback, feedback utilization and
feedback seeking. Multiple regression analysis revealed positive relationship between
feedback seeking from supervisor and work engagement. Also, negative feedback from
students was found to be positively related to work engagement. The results provide insights
into the role of feedback in motivation process. Feedback seems to be a crucial job resource in
the context of academics and is therefore worthy to study in other occupational groups. Also,
it is important for job design to focus on feedback.
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A Worker-Oriented Job Analysis Procedure in a Manufacturing Organization
Canan Coskan 1 , H. Canan Sumer 2 , Gulfer Aydogan 3
1
Department of Psychology - Centre for Social and Cultural Psychology, K.U. Leuven
3
Human Resources Management, COSKUNOZ Holding
Country :Belgium
2
Using a worker-oriented job analysis procedure, critical knowledge, skill, abilities, and other
attributes (KSAOs) required for 51 blue-collar jobs were identified as the foundation for a
computerized personnel selection system in a manufacturing organization. The job analysis
included five main steps. The first step involved examining existing blue collar jobs in the
organization, identifying job clusters, and researching the attributes associated with each job
in the O*NET. The second and third steps included developing and administering a job
analysis interview focusing on both work and worker attributes (N=539). In the forth step jobspecific KSAOs questionnaires were first developed and administered to the supervisors and
then the ratings of individual supervisors were finalized through consensus in focus groups
(N=66). Finally, attributes identified to be critical for selection purposes were further checked
by another group of supervisors (N=150), resulting in the identification of KSAOs required
for personnel selection for 51 jobs.
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The early steps into burnout – The „Dynamic Sequences of Behavior“, (DSB), a tool for
detecting early stages of burnout and inner withdrawal in working behaviour
Paul Jimenez 1 , Josefa Hasibeder 1 , Bettina Seilinger 1
1
University of Graz, Dep. Of Psychology
Country: Austria
The different models of burnout (e.g. Maslach & Leiter, 2008; Leiter, 2008) have one thing in
common: There are dysfunctional strategies to handle critical situations. The same can be
seen for inner withdrawal. If these strategies are self-reinforcing then vicious circles are
starting. The proposed tool DSB wants to detect these dynamic sequences and circles of
behaviour in critical person-situation-interactions. The DSB consists of two factors and
subscales (three for burnout, three for inner withdrawal). The items of the DSB refer to
concrete behaviour of persons in situations at work. The analysis was conducted in a large
sample (n = 766) of an international company. The results indicate good values of Cronbach‘s
Alpha of .84 resp. .77. Construct validity with MBI was tested with structural equation
modeling. The use of the questionnaire DSB helps to derive interventions for individuals and
also for the work environment in the organizations.
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Effects of perceived sex role and nonverbal sensitivity on different leadership patterns
Loredana Ivan 1 , Dan Stanescu 2
1
Sociology, University of Bucharest
Psychology, Faculty of Communication NSPSPA, Bucharest
Country :Romania
2
Using multifactor leadership questionnaire (Avolio&Bass, 2004)in order to assess different
types of leadership to a group of 116 management graduate students we predict their
leadership type based on nonverbal sensitivity (Hall&Bernieri, 2001) and the self-attribution
of stereotypically feminine characteristics – especially those about interpersonal sensitivity –
measured by The Bem Sex Role Inventory. The results support recently organizational work
(Eagly, 2007) that associates transformational leadership type mainly with women managers
but also male who define themselves using feminine attributes tend to embrace a
transformational leadership pattern. When testing the subjects on their nonverbal sensitivity,
using PONS test, we proved that potential transformational leaders are not only those who
think about themselves in terms of interpersonal sensitivity attributes, but those who actually
have developed abilities to accurate decode nonverbal cues. The research is part of
POSDRU/89/1.5/S/62259 project
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National and Local Policies Disputing the Work Identities of the Chilean Teacher
Workforce: intrinsic or extrinsic motivation.
Luis Ahumada 1 , Carmen Montecinos 1 , Vicente Sisto 1
1
School of Psychology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Country :Chile
This study examines teachers´ work identities promoted by national and district level teacher
evaluation and incentive policies. Two districts were selected. The first district had a highly
decentralized approach; to the point that the central administration included only the Director
of Education. The second district had implemented a highly centralized approach; to the point
that every lesson plans were developed by central office coordinators in each content area.
The national policy and teachers promote a version of work identity that entailed intrinsic
motivation, collective responsibility for results, and commitment to teaching processes that
fostered the development of the whole student. Local policies represented the core of
teacher‘s work identity as responding to extrinsic motivation and as an individual
responsibility for attaining prescribed results. These findings are discussed in the context of
the ideas of ―New Public Management‖ which are driving reforms targeting the
modernization of the Chilean teacher workforce.
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Employees' Рotential job Motivation under the Condition of Economic Crisis
Valentina Barabanshchikova 1
1
Country :Russia
Potential job motivation is one of the major factors influencing turnover rate. In this study, the
relationship between potential motivation and characteristics of work situation were assessed
after controlling for potential confounds. Employees of a large European bank operating in
Moscow (N = 317) were given Managerial Stress Survey (Leonova, 2003). Potential
motivation was assessed via Job Diagnostic Survey (Hackman & Oldham, 1975).
Demographic variables were measured. The results suggest that after controlling for
demographic variables and stress manifestations potential motivation is predicted by work
task characteristics, fairness of job reward, social climate, but not by work conditions in
general. Given the economic situation at the time of data collection, it is reasonable to suggest
that the subjects ready to accept less desirable work conditions. Even in the situation of
economic hardship, employees are still less willing to accept unfairness of reward, negative
social climate, and performing undesirable work task.
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Leading yourself before leading others: Linking self-leadership to the full range model
of leadership
Marco Furtner 1 , Urs Baldegger 2 , John Rauthmann 1 , Pierre Sachse 1
1
Department of Psychology, University of Innsbruck
Department of Entrepreneurship, University of Liechtenstein
Country :Austria
2
In the self-leadership and leadership literature it is recommended that one must first lead
oneself before being able to lead others (Manz & Sims, 1991; Drucker, 1999; Pearce, 2007).
To investigate this relationship, however, no empirical studies have so far been examined. In
the present study, we thus empirically investigated relationships among self-reported selfleadership (with subfacets) and the full range leadership model (transformational,
transactional, and laissez-faire leadership) in N = 447 participants with leadership experience.
Self-leadership was positively associated with transformational and transactional leadership,
but negatively with laissez-faire leadership. Overall, data support the notion that effectively
leading oneself is associated with effectively leading others. Relationships among selfleadership and leadership styles as well as which facets primarily may drive these are
discussed. Limitations and possible future lines of research are delineated.
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Investigating the Mediator role of P-V Fit in the Relationship between Public Service
Motivation and Performance.
Ali Nasery Mohammadabadi 1 , Azadeh Askari 1 , Abolghasem Nouri 1
1
Country : Iran
The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of Person-Vocation fit in the
Relationship between Public Service Motivation and job performance among Isfahan public
hospital nurses. Statistical population included nurses who worked in 2010. A random sample
of 100 participants was selected and answered to Public Service Motivation Questionnaire,
Person-Vocation Fit Questionnaire and Self Report Job Performance questionnaire.
Descriptive statistical methods, correlation, regression analysis and path survey were used for
analyzing data. Findings showed that Person-Vocation Fit had mediating role in the
relationship between Public Service Motivation and job performance.
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Leadership Styles as Predictors of Followers‟ Identification with the Work Group and
Job Satisfaction
Aslı Goncu 1 , H. Canan Sumer 1
1
Country :Turkey
The aim of the present research was to investigate the effects of three common leadership
styles on employees‘ identification with their work groups and job satisfaction. The
leadership styles included in the study were paternalistic leadership (PL), relationshiporiented (R-O) and task oriented (T-O) leadership. Participants were 315 employees from
administrative units of a public university in Turkey. The results showed that PL was
positively correlated with both R-O and T-O leadership styles. The correlation between R-O
and T-O leadership styles was not significant. Regression analyses revealed that PL and T-O
leadership styles were positively associated with employees‘ identification with the work
group (r = .19, p < .001; and r = .27, p < .001, respectively) but R-O leadership was not. All
leadership styles were positively and significantly associated with job satisfaction. The results
are discussed in terms of theoretical and practical implications along with suggestions for
future research.
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Positive impact of crisis resource management training on no-flow time during
simulated cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A closer look at verbal coordination
behaviour
Ezequiel Fernandez Castelao 1 , Sebastian G. Russo 2 , Micha Strack 1 , Christoph Eich 2 ,
Arnd Timmermann 3 , Margarete Boos 1
1
Department of Social and Communication Psychology, Georg-August-University Göttingen,
Germany
2
Department of Anaesthesiology, Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine, University
Medical Centre Göttingen, Germany
3
Department of Anaesthesiology, Helios Klinikum Emil-von-Behring, Berlin, Germany
Country : Germany
Aim: To evaluate the impact of video-based interactive crisis resource management (CRM)
training on performance quality as well as the effects of team member verbalisations during
simulated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Methods: Final¬-year medical students were
randomly assigned to either CRM groups (n = 26) receiving CRM-training or to control
groups (n = 18) receiving a medical skill training. Performance comparisons were made of all
groups (176 students, 63 % female) administering simulated adult cardiac arrest scenarios.
Team member verbalisations and actions were subdivided into 44 categories. Results:
Performance quality and team leader verbalisations accuracy rates were higher in CRMtrained teams. High accuracy leadership verbalisations (direct orders) during the early phase
of CPR and improved performance correlated significantly. Conclusions: Inclusion of CRM
training in undergraduate medical education improves performance quality and team leader
verbalisations during simulated CPR.
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Relationship between situational leadership and personality
Radvan Bahbouh 1 , Eva Rozehnalová 1 , Martin Konečný 1
1
Psychology, Charles University Prague, Czech Republic; QED GROUP Inc.
Country : Czech Republic
Situational approach emphasizes the importance of contextual factors influencing leadership
processes. Key assumption is that different attributes are effective in different situations, as
well as the same attribute is not optimal in all possible situations. LJI (Leadership Judgement
Indicator) was designed to assess preference for leadership style (directive, consultative,
consensual and delegative) and ability to choose appropriate style according to the test
situation based on different factors such as motivation, level of skills/knowledge, level of
maturity of subordinates/colleagues. Main purpose of our study was to explore correlation
between personality traits measured by standardized psychometric tools (Saville - Wave
Professional Styles), preference of leadership style and ability to choose appropriate style of
leadership in specific situations. Our paper is focused on presentation of the most important
results and visualization of relationships among factors or dimensions will be part of the
contribution as well.
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A Study Analyzing the White-collar Employees‟ Perception of Workplace Bullying
Behaviors
Pınar Tınaz 1 , Sibel Gok 1 , Isıl Karatuna 2
1
Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, Marmara Unıversity
Bureau Management and Executive Assistantship, Kırklarelı University
Country :Turkey
2
Objectives: This study investigated the white-collar employees‘ perception of workplace
bullying behaviors. It is aimed to explore whether they define these behaviors as such or not
and to analyze the differences in their perception level in regard to their socio-demographic
characteristics. Methods: The sample comprised 525 white-collar employees working in
various organizations in the services sector in Istanbul and the data were collected using a
questionnaire developed by the researchers. Results: The most frequently reported workplace
bullying behavior was identified as ―being treated like air at work‖ whereas the least reported
was ―permanent disputes with colleagues‖. Significant differences were observed in the
participants‘ perception level of bullying behaviors depending both on their level of education
and awareness on the phenomenon. Conclusions: The participants who have knowledge about
the phenomenon and have a higher education level also have a higher perception level of
recognizing the workplace bullying behaviors.
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The Alleviating Effect of Supervisor Support on Work-load, Work Family Conflict and
Learned Helplessness
Özge Tayfur 1 , Mahmut Arslan 1
1
Business Administration, Hacettepe University
Country :Turkey
Aim:The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of work-load, work-family-conflict
(WFC) and supervisor support on learned helplessness observed in organizational context.
Method: Data were collected from the white-collar employees (N= 153) working at private
and public banks operating in Turkey. Participants were requested to evaluate items about
work-load, WFC, perceived supervisor support and learned helplessness. Results: Results
revealed that work-load perceptions affect the perceptions about WFC, which in turn affect
the learned helplessness felt by employees. The effect of work-load on learned helplessness is
fully mediated by WFC, yet this mediation is moderated by perceived supervisor support.
Employees receiving support from their supervisors feel less helpless, despite increasing level
of work load and WFC. Yet buffering effect of supervisor support seems to be effective up to
certain level of work-load. Discussion: Results revealed the importance of supervisor support
on alleviating the effects of the adverse work conditions.
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Work and Mental Health among Nurses in Turkey
Louise Tourigny 1 , Vishwanath V. Baba 2 , Dilek Zamantili Nayir 3 , Ayse Akcelik 3 ,
Xiaoyun Wang 4
1
Management, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
DeGroote Business School, McMaster University
3
Economic and Administrative Sciences, Marmara Universitesi
4
I.H. Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba
Country :United States
2
This study investigates the impact of stress on job performance, burnout, depression, and
turnover intentions among hospital nurses in Turkey with shift work and proactive personality
as moderators. Stress theory predicts that stress impacts mental health and job performance.
We suggest that this impact is exacerbated by shift work and mitigated by proactive
personality. Questionnaire data with psychometrically sound measures from 402 nurses were
analyzed using hierarchical moderated regression. Results showed that stress along with shift
work and proactive personality had a significant 3-way interaction effect on job performance,
emotional exhaustion, diminished personal accomplishment, and depression. The effect of
stress on turnover intentions was moderated by proactive personality. Results support stress
theory predictions but call for more complex interpretations. Implications of the findings for
stress and shift work management as well as the role of proactive personality in job selection
are discussed.
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Directive leadership and work outcomes: A mediated moderated model
Salem AlAbri 1 , George Chen 2
1
Management, Sultan Qaboos University
Management, Marketing and International Business, The Australian National University
Country :Oman
2
Using the role theory and self-efficacy theory, we developed and tested a model that
examined the mediating effect of role clarity and role related self-efficacy between directive
leadership and outcome variables of job satisfaction and performance. The study also
examined power distance and uncertainty avoidance as moderating variables. A structural
equation analysis of the study variables (n = 253) revealed that role clarity and role-related
self-efficacy sequentially mediated the relationship between directive leadership and job
satisfaction. However, only role clarity mediated the effect of directive leadership on job
performance. Power distance moderated the relationship between directive leadership and role
clarity. Moreover, uncertainty avoidance moderated the relationship between role clarity and
role-related self-efficacy. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
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Work interdependence and team effectiveness: The role of socio-affective ties and group
development stage
Marta Alves 1 , Paulo Renato Lourenço 2 , José Miguez 3
1
Psychology and Education Department, University of Beira Interior
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra
3
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Oporto
Country :Portugal
2
Based on sociotechnical systems theory (Trist & Bamforth, 1951) and on the model of group
development proposed by Miguez and Lourenço (2001), we hypothesise that social
interaction and affective exchange developed within the workgroup (defined as socioaffective interdependence) explains the association between task group interdependence and
group performance, which, in turn, would be moderated by group life stage. A sample of 80
teams from different Portuguese companies participated in the research. To study
interdependence as a group level variable, individual responses to the Workgroup
Interdependence Scale (Alves, Lourenço & Miguez, 2009; Campion, Medsker & Higgs,
1993) and to the Socio-Affective Interdependence Scale (Alves, Lourenço & Miguez, 2010)
were aggregated. To analyse group development, the Team Development Perception
Questionnaire (Miguez & Lourenço, 2001) was administrated at the group level by achieving
team consensus. We discuss the implications of the study in group emotional life, team
interdependence and group performance literature.
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Organisational Identification (OID): An Empirical Study of OID Effects and Indicators
Kirk Chang 1 , Chien-Chih Kuo 2
1
Business School, Oxford Brookes University
Department of Psychology, Chung-Yuan Christian University
2
Based on the identity theories and empirical studies (e.g., Tajfel & Turner, 1986; He &
Baruch, 2010), this research examined the impact of organisational identification (OID) on
organisations and employees. Data were collected from 350 employees of 8 heterogeneous
industries in Taiwan. Both managerial and subordinate levels of employees were recruited to
ensure sample representativeness. Two valid OID indicators were discovered, i.e., P-O fit and
abusive supervision, aiming to assist mangers in monitoring the levels of OID within their
organisation. Different from prior studies, this research discovered that employees may
possess identification and dis-identification simultaneously as these two are separate
constructs (uncorrelated statistically). SEM also revealed that positive OID was not
necessarily associated with positive behaviours, although negative OID was still highly
related to negative behaviours. These behaviours included: workplace deviance, turnover
intention, voice extra-role behaviour and performance. Implications of the findings on
management and personnel policies are discussed accordingly.
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Effects of Person-Organization Value Fit and Organizational Identification
H. Ulas Ozcan 1
1
Organizational Behaviour, Marmara University
Country :Turkey
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between person-organization value
fit and organizational identification. Total 226 employees of different part of private sector
filled the scales of Ashfort and Mael‘s (1992) Organizational Identification scale; and
Schwartz‘s (1999) Portre Values Scale for themselves and the organizations that they worked
for. The results of both Hierarchical Regression and ANOVA analyses indicated that, increase
in Hedonism and Self-development fitness of personal and organizational values lead to
increase in organizational idendification. In addition, ANOVA analysis showed that the
personal-organization value fitness regarding with Influence, effected organizational
identification even if the regression analysis did not show this kind of result. On the other
hand, organizational tenure as a modetor variable did not significantly effect the relationship
between person-organization value fitness and organizational identification.
711
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The role of Moral Disengagement as mediator within the Stressor-Emotion model of
Counterproductive Work Behavior
Roberta Fida 1 , Marinella Paciello 2 , Carlo Tramontano 3 , Claudio Barbaranelli 4
1
Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome
Psychology, Uninettuno University
3
Invalsi
4
Psychology, University of Rome
Country : Italy
2
This study examines the mediation role of moral disengagement in the stressor-emotion
model of counterproductive work behavior (CWB). CWB are volitional acts aimed at harming
organizations or people in organizations. The stressor-emotion model stated that
environmental stressors may elicit negative emotional responses in individuals, that in turn
could promote CWB aimed at reducing this negative feelings (Spector, 1998; Spector & Fox,
2005). We hypothesized that Moral Disengagement (Bandura, 1986, 1991) can intervene in
the stressor emotion model mediating the relation between stressors and CWB. In particular
people need to deactivate their moral standards through mechanisms of moral disengagement
to act behaviours that violate organizational norms. Results of structural equation models on a
sample of about 700 Italian working adults supported our hypothesis. On the basis of the
present study, further research should be finalized to study the relation among other aspects at
work and among personal dimensions.
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Person-organization fit versus person-job fit in predicting job satisfaction, life
satisfaction and perceived stress
Doruk Uysal Irak 1 , Janet Mantler 2
1
Psychology, Carleton University
Country :Turkey
2
Although many studies have investigated the association between person-environment fit and
work related outcomes, few studies have examined the differences between levels (e.g., job
versus organization) of person-environment fit. In the present study, levels, personorganization fit and person-job were compared in terms of whether they differ in predicting
job satisfaction, life satisfaction and perceived stress. We conducted three linear regression
analyses using data from 364 employees (204 women; 142 men) who responded to a survey
on person-environment fit and related outcomes. Although both fit levels were significantly
related to job satisfaction (R² = .45), only person-organization fit was significantly related to
life satisfaction (R² = .17) and only person-job fit was related to perceived stress (R² = .10).
Hence, it is clear that different levels of person-environment fit have different effects on
work-related attitudes and researchers should ensure they are assessing the level of fit
appropriate to their research questions.
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Cross-Cultural and Demographical Examinaton of Positive Organizational Behaviors
and the Mediating Effect of Positive Psychology at Work and Organizations
Tuna Uslu 1 , Ergün Özgür 1 , Didem Rodoplu Şahin 2 , Zennure Gündoğdu Şanlı 3
1
Organizational Behaviour, Marmara University Social Sciences
Aviation Management, Kocaeli University School of Civil Aviation
3
Country :Turkey
2
The influences of supervisor and perceived organizational support, job characteristics,
positive organizational behaviors, psychological ownership and employee personality on
performance are related to various theories like Social Exchange, Personality-Performance
Interaction, etc. However among scientific works, there is a shortage of work bringing all the
factors together and comparing the organizational structures. In this study, the aim is to set a
framework for antecedants effecting performance and psychological ownership (Figure 1).
The research has been planned on three levels and a questionnaire from 1471 participants has
been collected. On the first level of research, factor analysis, reliability test, mediationmoderation analysis and hierarchical regression have been tested. On the second level,
confimatory structural equation model of the study has been tested. On the third level,
structure equation modellling has been used for alternative models with employees from
different countries (Turkey, Holland, Canada, U.S.A…) and income levels.
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Effects of job insecurity and job self-efficacy on alternative employment search
declaration : the impact of career history worker\'s profile
Vonthron Anne Marie 1 , Cosnefroy Olivier 2
1
Laboratory of Psychology EA 4431, University of Paris 10
Laboratory of Psychology EA 4139, University of Bordeaux 2
Country : France
2
Job insecurity is a major stressor (Sverke et al. 2002, Cheng & Chan, 2008) and explains
turnover intentions (Davy et al., 1997; Probst, 2002). Job self-efficacy is a psychological
resource, it may decrease insecure feelings and explains job maintenance (Bandura, 1997).
Career history variables are employability indicators which predict the subjective
employability and the job insecurity (De Cuyper et al., 2008). Both job dependence and job
adaptation theories suggest that high-employable people perceive lower job insecurity. The
survey, guided by standardized questionnaires, includes 2517 male (71,6%) and female french
employees which hold their current job for two years or less. 17,3% declare an alternative
employment search. Four groups were identified by a Two Step Cluster analysis concerning
their career history profiles. According to our previous model, the relation strengths between
job self-efficacy and job security and between job security-alternative employment search
depend on career history profile.
715
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The compensatory model of motivation and volition: Research findings regarding flow,
motive discrepancies, depletion of will-power, and the undermining effect
Kehr Hugo 1 , Rawolle Maika 1
1
TUM School of Management, Technical University Munich
Country :Germany
We introduce the compensatory model of work motivation and volition (Kehr, AMR, 2004).
Predictions derived from the compensatory model challenge and extend existing conceptions
of diverse motivational phenomena: flow experience, implicit/explicit motive discrepancies,
the depletion of will-power, and the undermining of intrinsic motivation. Regarding flow,
implicit motives, and affective and cognitive preferences are conceptualized as important
ingredients of flow, which goes beyond the well-known ability/demand fit. Regarding the
consequences of implicit/explicit motive discrepancies, we expect psychological conflict,
impaired well-being, and depletion of will-power. Regarding the undermining effect, we
expect extrinsic rewards which thematically match the intrinsically motivated task at hand
lead to enhanced instead of corrupted intrinsic motivation. We conducted a series of
experiments as well as field studies in the management domain to test these propositions. In
sum, the results of these studies support the basic tenets of the compensatory model.
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How Diversity and Identity Orientation Shape Learning Behavior in Work Teams
Vos Menno 1
1
Institute for Integration and Social Efficacy, University of Groningen
Country :Netherlands
Research on diversity is inconclusive about whether diversity is beneficial for team outcomes.
We propose that outcomes of diversity are dependent on which diversity dimension is salient
in the team. We compared effects of surface and deep-level diversity on team learning, and
examined the moderating influence of individual differences in how team members
conceptualize the self (personal, relational or collective identity orientation). Results among
259 employees in 44 health care teams showed that deep-level diversity was positively related
to team learning. This relationship was stronger for people that score high on personal identity
orientation than those who score low. In addition, surface-level diversity was negatively
related to team learning. However, this negative relationship disappeared for team members
that scored high on relational identity orientation. Thus, dependent on the type of diversity
that is prevalent in the team, either a focus on uniqueness or interpersonal bonds between
members enhances team outcomes.
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The mediation effect of employees„ attitude towards participation on the relationship
between democratic practices and behavioral orientations in democratic enterprises
1
Christine Unterrainer 1 , Armin Pircher Verdorfer 1 , Wolfgang Georg Weber 1
1
University of Innsbruck, Institute of Psychology
Country : Austria
Within current organizational democracy research Weber et al. (2009) have introduced an
empirically proved model that indicates the positive influence of democratic practices
(perceived participation and socio moral climate) on employees‘ behavioral orientations as
well as on workers‘ organizational commitment. Our study enlarges this model by
implementing the construct of employees‘ attitude towards participation as a mediator
variable between democratic practices and several outcome variables. Employees‘ attitude
towards participation refers to motivational and attitudinal aspects of participation and is very
close to the concept of autonomous work motivation (Gagné & Deci, 2005). We tested 305
employees within 20 companies with different levels of organizational democracy in Austria,
Germany, and North Italy. The computed SEM-model provides evidence that employees‘
attitude towards participation fully mediates the relation between workers‘ perceived
democratic practices and their behavioral orientations. The interrelation between democratic
practices and organizational commitment is partially mediated by employees‘ attitude towards
participation.
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Cultural diversity in organizations: Conceptualizing and managing diversity in different
contexts
Astrid Podsiadlowski 1
1
Management, Vienna University of Business and Economics
Country:Austria
Due to globalization and migration the importance of cultural diversity in organizations is
increasing. Little research has investigated the personal, organizational and national context of
conceptualizing and managing diversity, particularly outside a US-American context. In this
paper findings from four qualitative interview studies will be presented. The research aimed at
identifying how and why (or why not) diversity is approached in organizations by
interviewing employers and employees of different cultural backgrounds, age, positions and
gender in New Zealand (n_employers = 18; n_employees = 78) and Austria (n_employers =
29; n_employees = 19). Themes were identified that were relevant in both national contexts
(e.g. personal attitudes, perceived benefits, selection bias, language issues and explanations
given for how diversity is dealt with). Within those themes, diversity was conceptualized and
managed differently, also in relation to participants‘ own background. Implications for further
research and managing diversity in different national contexts will be discussed.
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Agile Teamwork Effectiveness: How Agile Practıces Lead to Project Success through
Teamwork Mechanisms
Chaehan So 1 , Wolfgang Scholl 1
1
Organizational and Social Psychology, Institute of Psychology
Country :Germany
In recent years, the number of studies on social-psychological aspects of particular software
development methods labeled ‗agile methods‘ has been steadily growing. The widespread
adoption of agile methods in the industry puts relevance to thorough testing of their claim that
they would improve team and customer collaboration by their practices. For such tests, former
studies have employed a wide range of qualitative methods and thus created a need for
quantitative corroboration. The current study answers this need by testing the impact of seven
agile practices on a teamwork model derived from fundamental social-psychological research.
The test of this theoretical model was performed with structural equation modeling in a
sample of 227 team members in 55 agile software teams. The results largely confirmed the
developed model, and found social-psychological effects for five of the seven agile practices.
Methodological aspects on validity and model fit in relation to sample size are discussed.
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Employees‟ Motivational Tendencies and Attributions as Predictors of SupervisorRated Task Performance
Aslı Goncu 1 , H. Canan Sumer 1
1
Country : Turkey
The aim of the present study was to examine the roles of employees‘ motivational tendencies
of need for achievement, need for approval, and need for power and responsibility attributions
for negative and positive leadership behaviors on supervisor-rated task performance. Data
were collected from 155 supervisor-employee dyads who had been working together at least
for three months in one public and five private organizations in Turkey. The regression
analyses revealed that, employees‘ need for achievement, need for power, and responsibility
attributions for positive leadership behaviors were not related with supervisor-rated task
performance. However, followers‘ need for approval and responsibility attributions they made
for negative leader behaviors were negatively associated with supervisors‘ ratings of task
performance (r = .19, p < .05; and r = .20, p < .05, respectively). The results are discussed
regarding theoretical and practical implications along with suggestions for future research.
721
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Relationship between Organizational Justice and LMX with OCB: the Mediating Role
of Psychological Empowerment
Reyhaneh Dezhban 1 , Aboulghassem Nouri 1
1
University of Isfahan, Faculty of Psychology
Country :Iran
Purpose: purpose of this research was to explain the relationship between independent,
mediator and dependent variables. So was investigated the mediator role of psychological
empowerment dimensions between organizational justice , distributive and procedural justice,
and LMX with organizational citizenship behaviors(OCBs). Method: The sample consisted of
247 employees that was selected random. Data was collected by questionnaire of Niehoff and
Moorman's organizational justice ( 1993), Graen, Novak and Sommerkamp ( 1982) for LMX,
psychological empowerment of Spreitzer( 1995) and OCBs by Podsakoff etal. (1990). To
analyze were used correlation, simple and multiple regression, mediating analysis and Sobel
test. Results: Results showed that procedural justice and LMX predicted psychological
empowerment and LMX predicted some of dimensions of OCB. The role of mediator confirm
only for total psychological empowerment. Discussion: quality of LMX and procedural
justice important for employee's psychology empowerment and so it results in to appear
OCBs.
722
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Patient safety incidents - handling patterns in teaching hospitals. A residents\'
perspective
Spanu Florina 1 , Somogyi Diana 1 , Baban Adriana 1
1
Psychology, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Country :Romania
Background: Teaching hospitals play an important role in forming young doctors‘ attitudes
and behaviors towards patient care and safety. Aim: Our study investigates organizational
practices in handling patient safety incidents (PSI) in teaching hospitals. Methods: Interviews
were conducted with residents (n=16), working in surgical and medical units in several
teaching hospitals. Thematic analysis was used to identify attitudes and behavioral patterns in
dealing with PSI. Results: Three major themes emerged from the data: (1) exploiting PSI as
learning opportunities, (2) looking for a scapegoat and (3) minimizing PSI. Most PSI are
discussed in an informal context and have no impact upon the rules and regulations
concerning patients‘ safety. Attending physicians have the most important part in modeling
residents‘ attitudes and behaviors towards PSI. Conclusion: In order to improve patient safety
and care, teaching hospitals should exploit PSI as learning opportunities, both at the
individual and the organizational level.
723
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The Relationships of work Motivation with Job Engagement, Job Satisfaction, and
Turnover Intention: A Meditational Model
Nasrin Arshadi 1
1
Psychology, Shahid Chamran University
Country :Iran
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships of work motivation, job
engagement, job satisfaction, and turnover intension. Using structural equation modeling
(SEM), the relationships were examined in a sample of 249 employees in an industrial
organization in Iran. Results showed that a) work motivation was positively related to job
engagement and job satisfaction, and negatively related to turnover intension; and b) job
engagement and job satisfaction mediated the relationship of work motivation with turnover
intension.
724
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Emotional exhaustion and in-role and extra-role performance: Mediating role of work
motivation
Nasrin Arshadi 1
1
Country :Iran
According to Maslach (1998), emotional exhaustion is generally considered the core
dimension of burnout. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between
emotional exhaustion and job performance (in-role and extra-role), considering the mediating
role of work motivation. These relationships explained in terms of the conservation of
resources (COR) model. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), the relationships were
examined in a sample of 317 full time employees in an industrial organization in Iran. The
proposed model yielded an acceptable degree of fit to the data. Strong support was found for
mediating role of work motivation in emotional exhaustion-job performance relationship.
725
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İs the End of a Contract the End of the World? Effects of Uncertainty on Atypical
Workers
Alessandro De Carlo 1 , Marco Nicolussi 1 , Alessandra Falco 2
1
Consiglio Regionale, Ordine degli Psicologi del Veneto
Department of Applied Psychology, University of Padova
Country :Italy
2
Uncertainty is a condition strictly associated with atypical employment. Terror Management
Theory (TMT) states that mortality salience influences worldview defense, self-esteem and
in-group bias. The hypothesis of this study, supported by the literature, is that the kind of
uncertainty experience related with the fear of losing a job can have similar outcomes.
Therefore, atypical workers, who experience high levels of this type of uncertainty, can be
exposed to these effects. This study aims to investigate the relation between uncertainty,
worldview defense, self-esteem and in-group bias as well as deepening the meaning of
experienced uncertainty. Due to the exploratory nature of this study, also in epistemological
terms, qualitative methods are used on different groups of workers. Results obtained through
10 focus groups show relations between uncertainty and the expected effects. These results
can be used for providing a framework of reference for further research and working
instruments for psychology professionals.
726
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Investigating the Relationship between Person-Organization fit and Values among
nurses in Iran.
Abolghasem Nouri 1 , Hamidreza Oreyzi 1 , Ali Nasery 1 , Azadeh Askari 1
1
psychology, University of Isfahan
Country :Iran
Propose: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between Person-Organization
fit and Values among nurses in Iran. Method: The empirical data for the study were collected
using related questionnaires about study variables among 103 participants, and then analyzing
the data to investigating the purposed relationship. Result: The results indicated that perceived
congruence between person and organization positively related to congruence between
participants terminal values and instrumental values. Findings: The findings imply that
improving the perceived fitness between person and organization and relatively congruence
between employee terminal values and instrumental values make the organization a better
place to work. This may improve productivity in the organization.
727
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Investigating the Relationship among organizational Justice and effective and cognitive
trust in manager, supervisor and coworkers in a public company
Elham Pazhakh 1 , Hossein Samavatian 1 , Hossein Molavi 1 , Abolghasem Nouri 1
1
Country :Iran
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between organizational
Justice and effective and cognitive trust in manager, supervisor and coworkers in a public
company. Method: Participants were 120 employee, randomly selected, using Yang (2005)
and Niehoff & Moorman, (1993) questionnaires. The data were analyzed applying Pearson
correlation and regression analysis. Result: The results indicated that there was a significant
correlation between two dimensions of organizational Justice and effective and cognitive trust
in manager, supervisor and coworkers but there was a stronger relationship among
organizational justice and effective trust. Findings: The findings showed that organizational
justice, specially distributive justice could predict the trust in organizations and trust is a
variable that may improve productivity.
728
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Humanızation of Health Professions: A Survey of Organizational and Individual
Variables in the Operator-Patient Relation
Laura Dal Corso 1 , Marcello Nonnis 2 , Barbara Barbieri 2 , Marco Nicolussi 3 , Maria Luisa
Pedditzi 2
1
Applied Psychology, University of Padova
Psychology, University of Cagliari
3
Ordine degli Psicologi del Veneto, Venezia - Italy
Country :Italy
2
Several models exist integrating traditional medicine with person-centred approaches. The
present study, involving a large group of health operators, aimed at identifying, through four
interpretative models, health operators‘ perceptions of their patients‘ relation with illness and
health care organizations. Such models are ordered along an autonomy/responsibility vs
dependence/counterdependence continuum. Furthermore, we analysed the role of both
organizational (such as workload and strain), and individual (such as resilience and negative
affectivity) variables in the operators. Results emphasize operators‘ different perceptions of
patients‘ relation with illness and health care organizations, highlighting the need for
operators to favour more articulate and mature behaviours in their patients. Such need is
influenced, though, by organizational variables and individual characteristics. Besides
pointing out the need for constant consideration and effective interventions targeting the
organization, the study closes by proposing specific training strategies centred on
transformative learning for operators.
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Workaholism: Relations with Personal Characteristics and Employee Well-Being
Selma Arikan 1 , Esra Atilla Bal 2
1
Psychology, Okan University
Human Resources, Development Dimensions International Human Resources Consultancy
Country :Turkey
2
This study examines how perfectionism and self-esteem are related to workaholism as well as
the associations of this concept with burnout and work engagement respectively in a sample
of 170 Turkish employees (data collection is still ongoing). We expected that, perfectionism
and low self-esteem would be positively related to workaholism. We also hypothesized that,
workaholism would be positively related with burnout and negatively with work engagement.
The results of multiple regression analyses with the current sample size confirm our
hypotheses. Specifically, low-self esteem and perfectionism are positively related with
workaholism (i.e., working excessively and working compulsively); and workaholism in
return is positively related with burnout (i.e., exhaustion, cynicism, reduced professional
efficacy) and negatively with work engagement (i.e., dedication, absorption and vigor). These
findings suggest that workaholism is an important concept in the study of work that has
relations both with personal characteristics employee well-being.
730
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Climate strength within work-teams: The role of leadership.
Lina Fortes-Ferreira 1 , Vicente González-Romá 2 , José Mª Peiró 3
1
Organizational Behavior & HRM, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal
Social Psychology, University of Valencia
3
Social Psychology, University of Valencia/IVIE
Country :Portugal
2
The present study explores, through a longitudinal design, the mechanisms of mediation
underlying the relationship between charismatic leadership and team climate strength (degree
of within-team agreement in climate perceptions), the team reflexivity suggested as the
mediator variable. Data were collected at two measurement times from employees of 155
bank branches. The study variables were operationalized at the team level. Results indicated
that team reflexivity was a predictor of the climate strength; showed empirical evidence
favouring the role of the charismatic leadership as a team reflexivity facilitator; and showed
that the influence of the charismatic leadership on the climate strength was mediated by the
team reflexivity. The present study contributes to deepen the study of the climate strength
antecedents in teams while contributing to consolidate the recent investigation line that
emphasizes the study of dispersion constructs in the organizational literature.
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The relationship of personality factors and work ethic in staffs of university
Asghar Jafari 1
1
Psychology, University
Country :Iran
The present study examined the relationship of among personality factors and work ethic in
staffs of university in Iran and provided effective strategies for promoting work ethic. Using
methodology of correlation and random sampling 120 subjects selected as sample of research
among staffs of university. variables of personality factors and work ethic were measured by
inventory and data were analyzed through statistics methods of correlation and multivariate
regression. The results showed that relationships among personality factors and work
ethic(r=./516)are significant. determination coefficient (R2=./266)showed that
variance(%26/6) of work ethic was explained by psychological factors. partial correlation
showed that relationships among variables of neurotic, openness, adaptation, conscious and
work ethic aren‘t significant. But relationship between extroversion and work ethic is
significant Also extroversion to be higher of Beta index. As such, the findings provide some
evidence to suggest that fulfilling of psychological needs increase work ethic
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Moderating role of core self-evaluations in the relationship between work demands and
work-family interface
Pinar Bicaksiz 1 , H. Canan Sumer 1
1
Country :Turkey
The aim of the present study is to investigate the moderating role of core self-evaluations in
the relationship between work demands and work-to-family conflict (WFC) and work-tofamily enhancement (WFE). The analyses with a total of 293 married career people revealed
that core self-evaluations moderates the relationship between subjective workload and WFC.
Specifically, participants having negative core self-evaluations reported higher levels of WFC
than participants with positive core self-evaluations even at lower levels of subjective
workload. With regard to the analyses with WFE as the outcome measure, the results revealed
that there was no relationship between subjective workload and WFE when core selfevaluations were negative whereas there was a significant positive relationship between
subjective work demands and WFE when core self-evaluations were positive. Results will be
discussed along with implications, contributions and limitations.
733
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Communicational, Technopolitical and Regional Differences on Organizational Context:
the Effect of Knowledge Sharing and Communication Effectiveness on Trust and
Affective Commitment
Tuna Uslu 1 , Didem Rodoplu Şahin 2 , Ergün Özgür 3 , E. Meltem Çam 4
1
Aviation Management, Kocaeli University School of Civil Aviation
3
4
Surgeoncy, Anadolu Health Center
Country :Turkey
2
This presentation develops a framework for the examination of organizational affective
commitment, in the light of recent developments in knowledge management, organizational
communication and information technologies. The authors of this paper propose knowledge
sharing that may predict organizational affective commitment by the mediating effect of
internal communicational factors and trust (Figure 1). The communication media and
channels (phone, e-mail, intranet, internet, social networks, etc.), sector and the
technopolitical level of the region have also a moderating effect between knowledge sharing
and acquisition process. 1364 employess from different countries (Turkey and European
Countries) and sectors participated in the study. The authors present, analyze and compare
direct and indirect alternative models for structure equation modellling. Using regression,
mediation analysis and structural equation modeling, the authors found that downward
communication and structure of information sharing predict upward communication, trust of
one's supervisors and organizations while upward communicaiton predict one's affective
commitment to the organization.
734
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Negative Affectivity and Common Method Variance in Work-Related Stress
Assessment: The Role of an Integrated Approach
Nicola De Carlo 1 , Alessandra Falco 1 , Damiano Girardi 1 , Laura Dal Corso 1 , Stefano
Bortolato 2
1
Building Construction, Italy
Country :Italy
2
Traditionally, work-related stress risk assessment is based on subjective measures for
detecting both risk factors and consequences in terms of strain. However, literature identified
two major problems related to the exclusive use of self-report measures, namely the
influences of negative affectivity and common method variance. Therefore, several authors
suggest to assess risk factors integrating workers‘ perceptions with superior‘s evaluations.
The present study aims to: evaluate whether negative affectivity moderates the relationship
between perceived risk factors and work stress; whether an integrated approach combining
self and hetero-evaluation better predicts work stress. In a sample of about 2,000 employees
in Italy, a tool for self evaluation (Qu-BO) and one of hetero evaluation (V.I.S. Method) were
used. Results show that negative affectivity moderates the relationship between selfevaluation of risk factors and perceived work stress. The possibility of integrating self-and
hetero evaluation of risk factors to better predict work stress also emerges.
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Aim: Introduction of a new instrument, the social safety index, to measure social safety
at work.
Verschuren Cokkie 1
1
Organizational Psychology, Stagira
Country : Netherlands
This new instrument proposes a definition, based on a search of 279 international articles, of
violence and aggression at work which covers a wide range of behaviors, from those most
violent as physical assault to those more subtler and sometimes difficult to recognize as
psychological harassment. We call the phenomenon social safety in order to stimulate
organizations in a positive way to work on the problem. The instrument contains 154 items
which can be completed in 20 minutes on an on-line platform and consists out of five main
scales: 1. organizational characteristics (α=0.56), 2. Incidents (α=0.49), 3. Handling (α=0.90),
4. effects (α=0.87 ) and 5. Policy (α=0.91). The instrument helps in benchmarking between
organizations, helps with the reduction or elimination of incidents and health problems and
offers concerted and integrated strategies as well as an evaluation of prevention. Recently a
Turkish version of the test is develop. (Manual, Pearson, 2009)
736
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Investigating the Status of Disabled Veterans (of Iraq- Iran war) after Work State
Fatemeh Zargar 1
1
Tehran Psychiatric Institute, Clinical Psychology
Country :Iran
In this research we examined the mental and social function and marital adjustment of
veterans ( exposured with combat situations). The sample was all of veterans of Isfahan city
that registered in martyrs organization and they received jobststus situation (JS) or still
working or they didn‘t receive (JS) yet. 330 veterans administered SCL-90-R, Spanier Dyadic
Adjustment Scale (DAS) and Social Relationships Scale (SRS) . Results showed that Almost
half martyrs didn‘t any psychopathology and half them were in border psychopathology and
serious psychopathology. JS veterans had mental problems more than worker veterans. JS
veterans had higher scores in psychosomatic, obsession-compulsion, depression, anxiety,
aggression, phobia, psychosis scales and total compared in worker martyrs. JS veterans had
worse relationship with wives compared in worker veterans. Age, time and type of veterans
effected on MAS. JS veterans had less dual consensus with their wives and JS time effected
on that.
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An investigation of the relationships between organizational commitment and
organizational trust with structural equation modelling.
Mustafa Bayrakcı 1 , Ahmet Akın 1
1
Sakarya university Faculty of Education Department of Educational Sciences, Social
Sciences
Country :Turkey
The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between organizational commitment
and organizational trust. Participants were 406 elementary and secondary school teachers.
Organizational Justice Scale and Organizational Commitment Scale were used to collect data.
The relationships between organizational commitment and organizational trust were
examined using correlation and the hypothesized model was tested through structural
equation modeling. Results showed that organizational trust correlated positively with
affective (r=.58, p<.01), continuance (r=.12, p<.05), and normative commitment (r=.34,
p<.01) dimensions. Results from structural equation modeling demonstrated that the model is
saturated. Consequently, the fit of the model is necessarily perfect. According to path
analysis, organizational trust was predicted positively by affective (β= .53) and normative (β=
.10) commitment. However the path from continuance commitment to organizational trust
was non-significant. Affective, continuance, and normative commitment have explained 34%
of the variance in organizational trust. Results were discussed in light of the related literature.
738
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Perceived Negative Changes in the Organizational Climate and Occupational Stressors
as the Predictors of Distress in Nurses
Miyuki Matsumoto 1 , Atsuko Kanai 1
1
Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University
Country :Japan
Perceived negative changes in the organizational climate are commonly attributed to the
stressful nature of job. This study examines an occupation-specific model of the stress process
in nurses wherein the perceived negative changes in the dimensions of the specific
organizational climate were hypothesized to cause distress both directly and indirectly
through the mediating effects of the specific occupational stressors. The model proposes three
perceived negative changes in the organizational climate, namely an increase in the working
hours, the workplace becoming more demanding (e.g., customers demanding more services,
etc.), and the dilution of group-solidarity. Regression analyses on the responses of 599 female
nurses revealed the existence of the following relationships: direct climate-stressor, direct
stressor-outcome, direct climate-outcome, and indirect climate-outcome. The findings suggest
that researchers should concentrate on developing interventions designed to affect specific
stressors and their antecedents rather than focusing on generic stress reduction interventions
and global measures.
739
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Organizational culture and leadership styles
Katja Senica 1
1
HR, Gorenje, d.d.
Country : Slovenia
Only a few systematical researches have been carried out for investigating the connection
between leadership styles and organizational culture in the last decades. In our study we
connected Cameron and Quinn Competing Values Framework and Bass and Avolio Full
Range Leadership model. The research has been carried out among 207 employees in a
successful Slovenian Company. We used the MLQ (5X) survey for measuring nine
leaderships styles and the OCAI questionnaire for detecting four types of organizational
culture. We found out that among nine leadership styles Individualized consideration predicts
Klan culture; Inspirational motivation Adhoc and Market culture; Active management by
exception Hierarchical culture; and Contingent reward all cultures. Transformational
leadership is more present in Klan and Adhoc culture. The results of this study do not show a
clear connection between leadership style and organizational culture, but we gain deeper
inside prospect of mutual relationship between researched concepts.
740
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Associations between work environmental factors and occupational safety among
seafarers onboard industrial and cruise ships
Öyvind Teige Heidenström 1 , Marta Lang 1 , Torkel Soma 2 , Torbjörn Rundmo 1
1
Dept. Of psychology, NTNU
Maritime solutions, DNV
Country :Norway
2
The core aim of the present study was to develop and test the reliability and validity of a new
measurement instrument aimed at measuring the working conditions in shipping companies.
An additional aim was to examine the relations between such factors and employee
occupational safety. The study was carried out in collaboration with Det Norske Veritas
(DNV). A total of 215 respondents replied to the questionnaire. The psychometric qualities of
the measurement instruments were found to be satisfactory. Model tests showed significant
associations between work environmental factors and occupational safety. The most
important work environment predictors of seafarers‘ safety status were satisfaction with coworkers, job insecurity, risk sensitivity, goodwill towards the company, openness amongst coworkers, committed superiors.
741
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Relationship among current and ideal organizational climates with organizational
commitment types and job satisfaction to propose a model for the Cultural Recreational
Organization of Isfahan Municipality personnel
Elaheh Ahmadi 1
1
Human Resource Management, Iranin Oil Company
Country :Iran
The purpose of this research have been to determine the relationship of existing and optimal
organizational climates with organizational commitment and job satisfaction to present a
model for Cultural Recreational Organization of Isfahan Municipality.Statistical population of
this research consisted of 456 persons of the organization in 2007(1386s.c.) from which a
sample of 187persons were selected by applying stratified sample.To assess the research\'s
variables used3questionnaires:Dessler organizational climate,Balfour and Wechsler
organizational commitment and Lee job satisfaction subscale from his job cognition
questionnaire.Reliability of the three questionnaires has been at optimum level.After analysis
of the data with descriptive and inferential with SPSS16 software,distinguished that current
organizational climate have significant relation with organizational commitment and job
satisfaction(P<0.05).General conclusion is if organizational climate is in suitable level,can
have important influence on job satisfaction and commitment.Therefore management because
of situation and position organizational has important influence on shaping
climate.Management\' values,believes and behaviors affect on others behavior.
742
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The Impact of Organizational Climate in Absenteeism
Ronaldo Câmara de Araújo 1 , Patrícia Moura da Silva 1 , Juliana Neves Santos 2 , Elaine
Rabelo Neiva 3
1
Brazilian Post and Telegraph, Human Resources
University of Brasília, Institute of Psychology
3
University of Brasília, Administration Department
Country :Brazil
2
Research in the field of organizational behavior suggest that the organizational climate
generates impact on absenteeism. This study aims to identify and quantify the relationship
between organizational climate and absenteeism. The study was conducted in a services
company with branches in 5,564 Brazilian municipalities and with over 110,000 employees.
More than 70,000 employees took part this study. The data generated by the study was
compiled at the unit level and the technique used correlation analysis. The results show a
correlation negative in all factors of organizational climate, with the highest factors in
communication(-0.265), image(-0.249), professional development(-0.224) and the overall
index of organizational climate(-0.243). This confirms the hypothesis that the greater the
organizational climate index, the lower the absenteeism rate. Therefore, this work provides an
important contribution to guide the actions of reducing absenteeism in companies by
improving the index of perception of employees in relation to their work environment.
743
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What is a justice decision: influence of an organizational culture?
Olesya Gulevich 1 , Ekaterina Morozova 1
1
Social Psychology, Russian State University of Humanities
Country :Russia
The justice of organizational decisions is one of the key factors determining efficiency of any
organization and relationships among its stuff members. Employees monitor of norms which
regulate communication (informational, interpersonal, and procedural justice) and
recompense distribution (distributional justice). Are these norms universal? To what extent do
they depend on kind of organizational culture? To investigate this problem we have carried
out a research on stuff of Moscow commercial organizations with different types of
organizational culture. They filled in the adapted Colquitt‘s questionnaire for organizational
justice evaluation, the questionnaire for organizational culture and some scales measuring
relation to organization and colleagues in whole. The results have shown that the staff of
companies with different kinds of organizational culture gave consideration to the different
norms of justice.
744
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Knowledge Sharing Practices, Managerial Tacit Knowledge, and Individual
Performance: Their interrelationships and the Moderating Role of Employee
Personality
Halimah Abdul Manaf 1 , Steve Armstrong 1 , Alan Lawton 1
1
The Business School, The University of Hull, United Kingdom
Country :United Kingdom
Tacit knowledge is believed to be a significant factor distinguishing successful managers from
others. The ability of an organisation to effectively share managerial tacit knowledge has to
be one of the key sources of competitive advantage. This study investigates the relationship
between knowledge sharing practices, managerial tacit knowledge, and individual
performance in the Malaysian public sector. Moderating effects of employee personality on
these variables were also examined. Instruments used in the study, involving 358 Malaysian
public sector employees, included Sternberg et al.‘s (2000) Tacit Knowledge Inventory for
Managers (TKIM), John et al.‘s (1991) Big Five Inventory (BFI) of personality, and selfdeveloped instruments for measuring knowledge sharing programmes and mechanisms.
Findings suggest that individual performance is influenced by both the effectiveness of
knowledge sharing practices, and levels of accumulated managerial tacit knowledge. Both of
these relationships were moderated to some degree by employee personality traits.
745
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Hybridization of HRM Practices in the Context of Developing Countries: A Qualitative
Look
Serap Keles 1 , Mikael Sondergaard 2
1
Department of Psychology, Bahcesehir University
Department of Psychology, Aarhus University
Country :Turkey
2
The present study examined the the process of hybridization of human resources management
(HRM) practices of multinational companies (MNCs) operating in developing countries. Data
were collected from two case MNCs operating in Turkey and Romania through semistructured interviewing. Results revealed that the implementation of HRM in two cases
reflected both Western and non-Western characteristics. Various factors such as legal
institution, socio-cultural context, and labor market conditions have played an important role
in HRM implementation, which eventually resulted in different processes of HRM. While the
MNCs firstly tried to transfer their so-called ‗best practices‘ to their subsidiaries, a global
HRM implementation, the continuous interactions with local people and the constraints
brought by local environmental and cultural conditions resulted in some modifications and
eventually in a hybrid system. These variables and interactions among them not only affected
the degree of hybridization, but also its process, that is, the stages MNCs go through.
746
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Developing a Testing and Assessment Center for Workers in the Manufacturing Sector
H. Canan Sümer 1 , Canan Coskan 2 , Gulcer Aydin 3 , Gulfer Aydogan 3 , Remzi Sulo 4 , H.
Belgin Ayvaşık 1 , Nurhan Er 5 , Bugra Koku 6 , Mine Misirlisoy 1, Nebi Sumer 1 , Ayda Eris 1 ,
H. Tugba Erol-Korkmaz 1 , Volkan Seker 7 , Bugra Ozutemiz 8
1
Psychology, University of Leuven
3
Human Resource Management, Coskunoz Corporation
4
Information Technologies, Coskunoz Corporation
5
6
Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University
7
Graphical Design, Coskunoz Corporation
8
Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University
Country : Turkey
2
The purpose of the current project was to develop a comprehensive personnel selection
system and to establish a testing and assessment center for blue and white collar workers of a
large manufacturing corporation in Turkey. The project mainly consisted of five stages: job
analysis and development of a job competency taxonomy, test development, hardware and
software design, and pilot studies. Firstly, a comprehensive job analysis was conducted and
the results of the analysis were used to form a taxonomy of job competencies. In the light of
the taxonomy, computer-based tests were developed by the researchers for assessing
reasoning ability, reaction time, speed/distance perception, two-arm coordination, hand-eye
coordination, visual and auditory attention, psychomotor ability, physical ability, and
personality. A series of pilot studies was conducted with blue-collar workers, and cut-off
scores were determined for each test to be used for personnel selection purposes.
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Effects of systematically varied instructions in an assessment center context on the
measurement of personality constructs
Daniela Gundert 1 , Frank Zinn 1
1
Aviation- and Space Psychology, German Aerospace Center
Country :Germany
Assessment center scenarios are a well established and widely spread field of research. Many
different guidelines on how to develop valid and reliable scenarios exist. Although there
seems to be an agreement on not to change the instruction between subjects (or groups), there
is little to no research about the effect of controlled variation of the instruction. In the
presented study we systematically changed the instruction for an individual side task in a
computer based group assessment center exercise. The candidates have to perform the side
task independently from and additionally to the group task. An experimental design with the
two factors ―degree of verbally enforcing the importance of the task‖ and ―degree of incentive
by varying the amount of points to achieve‖ was conducted. The presented results might be
important for future assessment composition, because they show that varying instructions
have an impact on the measurement of personality constructs.
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Interpersonal Behavior: Advantages of Computer-based Group Assessment
Frank Zinn 1 , Viktor Oubaid 1 , Daniela Gundert 1 , Jenny Klein 1
1
Aviation and Space Psychology, German Aerospace Center
Country :Germany
Most personnel selection processes for operational working teams, such as pilots, contain
assessment center exercises involving planning and conflict group-scenarios. The progress in
computer technology significantly raises the motivation to update its implementation and to
benefit from this computerized assistance. The computer-based group assessment system
introduced here allows automated scenario-presentation through the candidate‘s individual
touchscreens, automated behaviour registration as well as recording behavioral units by
tipping on the corresponding anchor buttons displayed on the observers touchscreen. The
system informs the observer continually about the candidate‘s achievements and errors made
as well as his talk-time and capability to attend to an additional matching-task which
withdraws mental capacity from the face-to-face interaction. This assistance enables the
observer to follow the taxonomic derived complex scenarios to the fullest extent. Objectivity
and reliability are thereby increased. The assessment system has an overall high acceptance
because it reflects the contemporary human-machine gateway in operational environments.
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The Relationships between Psychological Predictors and transformational leadership in
the employees of an oil company in Iran
Hossein Shokrkon 1
1
Country :Iran
This study was carried out to examine the relationships between certain psychological
predictors and transformational leadership. A sample of 657 job trainees of an oil company
completed 49 cognitive and non-cognitive psychological tests to measure 153 psychological
predictors. Six years later, the MLQ was administered to the same subjects to measure
transformational leadership. Correlation and a progressive series of stepwise multiple
regression analyses were used to analyze the data. The results revealed that a substantial
number of the predictive variables had simple correlations with transformational leadership.
The final regression analysis identified 7 variables, with an R=0.565, explaining %32 of the
variance of transformational leadership. These variables are: mastery goals, desire to learn,
job involvement, Holland\'s social interest, emotionality, cognitive component of
entrepreneurship, and Cattell\'s Q3. Applications of the findings in the arena of personnel
psychology have been discussed.
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The Effect of Cognitive Ability, Personality and Learning Motivation on Predicting Job
Performance and Training Success.
Amy Aggleton 1 , Paula Cruise 1
1
Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge
Meta-analytical studies have found personality and cognitive ability to be among the best
predictors of workplace performance (Barrick and Mount, 1991; Bertua, Anderson &
Salgado, 2005; Schmidt and Hunter, 1998). We hypothesised that the strength of this
prediction is mediated by an individual‘s motivation to learn and varies for job performance
versus training success. 108 employees from a large UK bank completed the NEO- PI,
Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal and Noe and Wilk‘s (1993) Motivation to Learn
questionnaire. Participants self-reported two most recent performance ratings and the number
of training courses undertaken in the preceding twelve months. Path analysis revealed neither
cognitive ability nor personality directly predicted performance or participation in training
courses. However, motivation to learn significantly predicted number of training courses
undertaken (r =.24; p≤ .05) and the personality domain Conscientiousness has a significant
predictive effect on motivation to learn (r =.26; p≤ .05).
751
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The role of self-efficacy in the organizational culture - training transfer relationship
Maria Simosi 1
1
Product & Systems Design Engineering, University of the Aegean
Country :Greece
Drawing on social cognitive and social exchange theories, this communication examines the
combined effects of self-efficacy and organizational culture on employees‘ transfer of
knowledge/skills acquired during training. Questionnaires were distributed to 250 new hires
in a Greek service organization. As the results indicated, each of the independent variables
examined added incrementally to the prediction of training transfer when the other
independent variable entered the equation. Moreover, self-efficacy was found to act as
moderator in the organizational culture – training transfer relationship. In specific, high selfefficacy was found to strengthen both achievement culture-training transfer as well as
humanistic culture-training transfer relationships, while low self-efficacy weakened these
relationships. Taking into account the fact that a large amount of money is invested worldwide on employee training and newcomers' socialization, this paper bears practical
implications regarding ways to engage new hires in transferring to the job the skills acquired
during training.
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A scale of Fit between Corporate Education and other HRM subsystems
Thais Picchi 1 , Elaine Rabelo 2
1
Institute of Psychology, University of Brasília
Management Institute, University of Brasília
Country :Brazil
2
Corporative Education has the role of developing individual competences aiming to resolve
organizational changes, though it should be integrated with other organizational aspects,
specially other HRM subsystems. The predictive values of micro context variables are found
to impact individual performance in many researches, but there are only a few studies on
macro environmental variables. This study intends to develop a scale to assess the interaction
between Corporate Education and other HRM subsystems. The new instrument was submitted
to experts, semantic and statistic validations. The data was collected in an electricity sector
enterprise in Brazil with 111 participants and took place about six months after the training
occurred. The Fit values between Corporate Education and other HRM subsystems were
found to have a bi-factorial structure (Internal Selection, Allocation and Compensation, α =
0,96; Career System, Internal Communication and Performance Evaluation, α = 0,95), both
accounting for 67% of the variance.
753
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Effect of Conceptual Skills Training of Shift Supervisors on Increasing their Job
Satisfaction and Performance in an Iranian Industrial Company
Monir Zakerfard 1 , Aboulghassem Nouri 1 , Hossein Samavatyan 1 , Iraj Soltani 2
1
Management, Islamic Azad University Najafabad Branch
Country :Iran
2
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of conceptual skills training of shift
supervisors on increasing their job satisfaction and performance in an Iranian industrial
company. From a list of eligible candidates for a package of five training courses, a random
sample of 120 personnel was selected and the data were obtained with: (1) an inventory (Lee
Job Satisfaction Subscale, 2000) as well as (2) the results of company‘s performance appraisal
of its personnel in the pre- and post- stages of the training. The results of ANOVA showed
that the training is effective in only job satisfaction (p<0.05). Based on the findings and the
relevant discussions, limitations of the study and some suggestions are forwarded.
754
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Studying Abroad: Predictors of Participation in the Erasmus Program
Vittoria Jacobone 1 , Giuseppe Moro 1
1
Psychology, Unıversity Of Bari
Country : Italy
Despite the wealth of literature on study abroad, little is known about factors impacting the
decision to participate in such programs. The current paper aimed to analyze the variables that
predict participation in the Erasmus Program. The sample included 200 University of Bari
(Italy) students applying to the program during 2010/11; their data were tested against a
control group of students, matched by faculty and age. Both groups answered a self-report
questionnaire, including a socio-demographic section and the following scales: International
Study Expectancies (ISES), Academic/Career Orientation, Personal Report of Intercultural
Communication Apprehension (PRICA), Interest in Foreign Languages, Self-efficacy,
Community Attachment by Region and Intention to be Mobile, Academic and Social
Integration and a Motivation and Expectation scale (experimental group only). The findings
showed participation in mobility programs as not only connected with personal profiles yet
also with other contextual factors, familiar and academic, which may promote or inhibit this
decision.
755
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Relationships Between Employee Daily Justice Perceptions, Affective Reactions and Job
Satisfaction
H. Tugba Erol-Korkmaz 1 , Pinar Bicaksiz 1 , H. Canan Sumer 1
1
Country :Turkey
This study examined the effects of event-based daily justice perceptions and affective
reactions of employees on daily job satisfaction at the within-individual level. At the betweenindividuals level, the potential moderating influences of the emotion regulation style of the
employees were explored. A work events sampling study was conducted over the course of 10
working days with 50 computer software developers working in private sector companies.
The results showed that the majority of the daily work events reported by the employees were
related with job relevant tasks, followed by relations with the supervisor, and relations with
the coworkers, and positive and negative work events were reported with similar frequencies.
Positive affective reactions to work events mediated the relationship between daily justice
perceptions and job satisfaction. Moreover, the emotion regulation style of ―suppression‖ was
found to moderate the relationship between daily affective reactions to work events and daily
job satisfaction.
756
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Relationship among psychosocial factors at work: case of Bosnia and Hercegovina
DžEnana Husremović 1 , Valentin Bucik 2
1
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy in Sarajevo
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosphy in Ljubljana
Country :Bosnia and Herzegovina
2
According to Karasek and Theorell (1990), the most important factors in relation to workers
strain are job demands, job latitude and social support. Using this model and expanding it
with other factors, the project group, appointed by Nordic Council of Ministers, developed
General Nordic Questionnaire (QPS Nordic) as a measure of psychosocial factors at work.
The aim of this research was to check factor structure of this instrument in BiH sample and
develop structural model of relation among psychosocial factors at work in BiH. The
participants in research were 722 workers from 9 organizations. The results show that factor
structure of the questionnaire in BiH sample is somewhat different then in Scandinavian
research. The structural model shows that quality of leadership and quantitative demands are
the most important factors in relation to worker\'s perception of organizational support,
organizational commitment and role expectations.
757
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The Moderator Role of Social Support on the Relatıonship between Job Stress and
Intention to Leave
Ozlem Sertel Berk 1 , İlknur Özalp Türetgen 1 , Ece Yetişen 1
1
Country :Turkey
The purpose of this research is to test the moderator role of social support on the relationship
between job stress and intention to leave. For this study ―Job Stress, Social Support, and
Intention to Leave Scales‖ of the Job Stress Battery (Sertel Berk, Özalp Türetgen, Ünsal,
Başbuğ, 2010a; 2010b; Ünsal, Sertel Berk, Özalp Türetgen, Başbuğ, 2010) were used.
Participants were 124 white collar employees of an industrial holding. The results illustrated
that received from colleagues moderated the relationship between role overload and intention
to leave. Support received from outside the workplace moderated the relationship between
organizational norms and practices and intention to leave. The literature on intention to leave
considered the job stress and/or social support mostly as unidimensional variables. This study
contributes the literature by investigating the effects of different aspects of job stress and
social support on intention to leave.
758
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New attitudes to work and work values
Anne Pignault 1 , Liliane Rioux 1 , Eric Pezet 2 , Fanny Poujol 3
1
Psychology, Universty of Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense
Management, University of Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense
3
Management, University of Montpellier1
Country :France
2
Current indicators such as increased mobility, constant concern about employability, and a
sense of detachment from the company, show that the way employees relate to work is
undergoing a major change. Furthermore, this attitude is influenced by work values. It is
therefore interesting to investigate the work values of young mobile employees. We created a
focus group of seven graduates with a Master‘s degree aged 29 to 33, who had changed jobs
at least twice during the previous three years. All the discussions were recorded, filmed and
transcribed. Data were processed using a discourse analysis program (Alceste) and content
analysis. Results indicate that the main values are those related to learning, ethics, fun,
spirituality and efficiency. This study highlights the respective roles of certain values in these
new attitudes to work and leads us to consider work more as a lifestyle choice than a strictly
economic activity.
759
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How patients‟ characteristics increase health care providers‟ workload?
Schoenenberger Sandrine 1 , Moulin Pierre 2 , Brangier Eric 1
1
Psychology, Université Paul Verlaine Metz
Psychology, INSERM Paris
Country :France
2
Objective Our aim is to understand how patients‘ characteristics increase workload‘s feeling
from health care providers. Theory orientation Patient‘s characteristics and dependency,
technical and relational complexity of care, time needing for care, pathology‘s seriousness
seem to increase professionals‘ workload (Peneff, 1990). As workload is multidimensional,
we would like to examine which workload dimension are affected according to patients‘
characteristics. Methodological orientation Our methodology is based on 120 observations of
care / consultation, the NASA-TLX questionnaire, interviews with health professionals, in
order to evaluate behaviours, stereotypes about different patients‘ characteristics, in two
emergency services in hospital settings. Results Our first results indicate that aggressive
patients, protesters, drug addicts, patients with behaviour troubles increase physical demand
of workload, effort and frustration. Health professionals feel that care need less performance
for those patients than other ―easier‖ patients. Peneff, J. (1992) L‘hôpital en urgences, Paris :
Metailié
760
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Person-job fit, Job Engagement and Job Satisfaction
Ilke Inceoglu 1 , Peter Warr 2
1
R&D, SHL Group Ltd
Institute of Work Psychology, University of Sheffield
2
Purpose: Engagement and job satisfaction are often used alongside each other or even
interchangeably in research and practical applications. Although feelings of engagement share
much variance with job satisfaction, engagement emphasises the activated side of positive
affect, satisfaction refers more to a passive (low activated) positive state. This study examines
how the degree of fit between a person‘s motivational preferences and specific job features is
differentially related to job satisfaction and engagement. Method: Data was collected with
840 employees from various organizations by asking them about ideal and ‗actual‘ job
features (38 job features), engagement and job satisfaction in an online questionnaire. Results
and Discussion: Differential relationships were found between fit and the two outcomes,
indicating that perfect fit (absolute fit) between motivational preferences and job features may
not always be desirable as this can increase job satisfaction rather than job engagement and
may lead to different work behaviours.
761
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Impact of Positive Psychological Capital on Job Search Behaviour
Burcu Güler 1 , Efe Çınar 2 , M. Vedat Pazarlıoğlu 3
1
Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, Kocaeli University
Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, Dokuz Eylul University
3
Econometrics, Dokuz Eylul University
Country :Turkey
2
Positive psychological capital (PsyCap) is defined as an individual‘s positive psychological
state of development and is characterized by: (1) having confidence (self-efficacy) to take on
and put in the necessary effort to succeed at challenging tasks; (2) making a positive
attribution (optimism) about succeeding now and in the future; (3) persevering toward goals
and, when necessary, redirecting paths to goals (hope) in order to succeed; and (4) when beset
by problems and adversity, sustaining and bouncing back and even beyond (resiliency) to
attain success. Under the scope of positive psychology, we hypothesize that PsyCap will have
an impact on both the preparatory and active job search behavior of graduating university
students through the mediation of job search self-efficacy. The findings will be analyzed
using path analysis and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM).
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Happiness, work engagement and organisational commitment of support-staff at a
tertiary education institution in South Africa.
Joey Buitendach 1 , Lyndsay Field 1
1
Psychology, University of KwaZulu Natal
Country :South Africa
The aim was to determine demographic predictors of happiness, work engagement and
organisational commitment; and determine whether happiness and organisational commitment
hold predictive value for work engagement of support staff. A cross-sectional survey design
was used. A sample of (N= 123) was taken of support staff from a tertiary education
institution in South Africa. A demographic questionnaire, Satisfaction with Life Scale
(SWLS), Well Being Questionnaire (WBQ), Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) and
Organisational Commitment Questionnaire (OCQ) were used. Significant correlations
between demographic variables, happiness, work engagement, and organisational
commitment. Age held predictive value for work engagement. Level of qualification held
predictive value for organisational commitment. Finally, results indicated that happiness and
organisational commitment hold predictive value for work engagement.
763
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Human resource practices, attitudinal outcomes and intention to quit
Renier Steyn 1
1
Graduate School of Business Leadership, University of South Africa
Country :South Africa
A fundamental premise in human resource management is that effective human resource (HR)
practices lead to desirable outcomes. From a resource-based perspective it is invaluable to
retain the valuable, rare and inimitable resources. In this paper the link between the
effectiveness of five HR practices and intention to quit (ITQ), as well as the mediating effect
of three attitudinal outcomes on this link, is investigated. The study was conducted in ten
South African companies. It was found that effective HR practices generally, but not always,
relate to low levels of ITQ, discharging a universalistic perspective of HR implementation. It
was further found that attitudinal outcomes, more than effective HR practices, correlate with
low ITQ. When considering the mediating effect of attitudinal outcomes on ITQ, it was found
that mediation only happens in some cases. This suggests a move away from a universalistic
perspective of HR management.
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The self core evaluations and job satisfaction: A Brazilian study
Maria Cristina Ferreira 1
1
Psychology, Salgado de Oliveira Univerrsity
Country :Brazil
Self-core evaluations can be defined as fundamental premises that people hold about
themselves and about their way of functioning in the world. Therefore, they comprise four
traces: self esteem, generalized self efficacy, locus of control and emotional stability. Studies
have shown that self core evaluations are a good predictor of job satisfaction. However, to
date none of these studies were conducted with Brazilian samples. The present work validated
the Self Core Evaluations Scale in Brazilian samples and investigated its relationships with
job satisfaction. A sample of 393 employees answered the Self Core Evaluation Scale and a
Brazilian Job Satisfaction Scale. The exploratory factor analysis showed that Self Core
Evaluation Scale was unidimensional as expected. The scale also showed a significant and
positive correlation with job satisfaction. These results extend previous findings about the role
of self core evaluations to employee well being in a Latin American culture.
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Job satisfaction: How to understand and measure unequivocally the point of view of the
individual over his/her work ?
Castel Davy 1 , Durand-Delvigne Annick 1 , Lemoine Claude 2
1
UFR Psychology, University of Lille
LPA (EA 4298), University of Picardie
Country :France
2
Despite many successful research, approximations persist in measuring and understanding
variations in job satisfaction. Yet the results and implications depend on the method used, it\'s
a central issue. Differents methods of measuring satisfaction give in fact different results.
What are the origins ? What do that tell us about the validity of assumptions implicitly made
by the tools on the mechanisms of satisfaction ? Using data collected from 340 participants
we show that the lack of validity of composite measures (Castel, Durand-Delvigne &
Lemoine, in press) is not eliminated by improving the measurement tool itself: the
inefficiency to predict global satisfaction from determinants seem to be explained by the
presence of « individual sensitivity thresholds » that modulate the relationship between global
and relatives satisfaction. Otherwise, we distinguish, within the empirical limitations observed
on indirect measures of satisfaction (Scarpello & Campbell, 1983), what is methodological
limitations and what is theoretical shortcomings.
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The Relationships Between Organizational Justice Perceptions, Perceived
Organizational Support and Work Family Conflict.
Seçil Önderoğlu 1 , Selim Hovardaoğlu 1
1
Country :Turkey
The aim of this study is to put forth the relation between Organizational Justice Perceptions
(OJP), Perceived Organizational Support (POS) and Work-Family Conflict (WFC), along
with some demographic variables and determine the mediator role of POS in OFP and
WFC.The sample is consisted of 360 bank employees. The participants have taken Personal
Information Form, Perceived Organizational Justice Scale, POS Scale and WFC Scale. The
factor structure of POJ Scale is tested and adaptation study of POS Scale is conducted. As a
result, it‘s seen that weekly working hours predict POS and WFC. It is a positive relation
between POS and all subscales of OJP. It‗s also seen that there is a negative relation between
WFC and all subscales of OJP and POS. As a result of the regression analysis, it‘s seen that
POS has a mediator role between all aspects of OJP and WFC.
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Individual values as a moderator of the relationship between self-efficacy and
entrepreneurial intention
Samuel Rueda Mendez 1 , Juan Antonio Moriano Leon 2 , Francisco Liñan Alcalde 3
1
Social Psychology, University of Seville
Social Psychology, National Distant-Learning University
3
Applied Economics, University of Seville
Country :Spain
2
Purpose: The present study aims to analyze the moderating role of individual values on the
intention to become an entrepreneur through its influence on entrepreneurial self-efficacy.
Method: The sample consisted of 3.223 Spanish university graduates. They answered several
web-based questionnaires: Portrait Values Questionnaire, a six-item Entrepreneurial Intention
Scale, and a five-item Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy Scale. Results: A stepwise linear
regression model explained 35% of the variance of entrepreneurial intentions. Self-efficacy (β
= .257, p<.01) and their interactions with self-enhancement (β =. 193, p<.01) and openness to
change (β = .345, p<.01) values had positive effects on the entrepreneurial intention.
Meanwhile self-transcendence (β = -.065, p<.01), and the interaction of self-efficacy with
hedonism (β = -.145, p<.01), and conservation (β = -.066, p<.05) values were negatively
related with the entrepreneurial intention. Discussion: These findings confirm that selfenhancement and openness to change values moderate positively the relationship between
self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intention.
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Antecedents and Consequences of Workaholism: A Comparison between Public and
Private Organizatıons
Alessandra Falco 1 , Laura Dal Corso 1 Luca Kravina 1 , Alessandro De Carlo 2 , Annamaria Di
Sipio 1
1
Ordine degli Psicologi del Veneto, Consiglio Regionale
Country :Italy
2
Aim of this study is to examine Workaholism within two Italian organizations belonging to
the public (N = 712) and the private sector (N = 813), with the goal of observing its relations
with variables of organizational well-being/disease and personality. Particular attention was
paid in analyzing the relation between organizational sectors - public and private – and
workaholism. The possible combinations (high-low) of the two dimensions of workaholism
(work excessively and work compulsively) led, through cluster analysis, to confirm the
presence of four profiles: Workaholic, Non-Workaholic, Hard Worker and Compulsive
Worker. Relations between these profiles and organizational variables and personal resources
are also reported. In general, Workaholics have a more critical profile regarding many of the
variables observed, particularly for workload, POS, organizational conflict, psychological
strain and burnout. Finally, relevant results are found in regards with organizational contexts:
workaholic behaviors increase among workers employed in the private sector, particularly
managers.
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Job satisfaction and gender: Comparison of data collected by mail and intranet surveys
Ivana Petrovic 1 , Panta Kovacevic 1
1
Psychology, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philosophy
Country :Serbia
Aim was to explore differences in job satisfaction between female and male employees based
on data collection method (mail and organizational intranet). Variables: empolyees‘ gender,
data collection method (mail and intranet), general job satisfaction (one-item measure), and
six factors of job satisfaction – pay, manager, organizational care for employees, colleagues,
work, working conditions (Job satisfaction scale, 50 items). Sample: 1865 employees in one
organization in Serbia, 72% men (28% women). There were: (1) significant main effect of
data collection method (mail subsample expressed greater job satisfaction on all measures);
(2) significant main effect of gender on general satisfaction, satisfaction with organizational
care and working conditions (women were more satisfied), and (3) significant interaction of
gender and data collection method on general satisfaction, satisfaction with colleagues and
satisfaction with work (women in intranet subsample were more satisfied than men). Results
support mixed mode design of organizational surveys.
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Mediating Roles of Job Satisfaction and Burnout in the Relationship between Negative
Work Events and Employee Turnover
Aslı Yalçın 1 , Reyhan Bilgiç 1
1
Country :Turkey
The present study aimed to examine mediating effects of job satisfaction and burnout on the
relationship between negative affective work events and employee turnover. Modified version
of Affective Events Scale (Erol-Korkmaz, 2010), five items taken from Minnesota Job
Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ: Weiss, Davis, England & Lofguist, 1967), Maslach
Burnout Inventory (MBI: Maslach & Johnson, 1986), Turnover Intentions Scale (Blau &
Boal, 1989) were administered to 139 service employees. Regression analyses results
revealed that although frequency of negative work events significantly predicted employees\'
turnover intentions (R[sp2]change =.06, Fchange(1,114)=7.57,[bet]=.24,p [le] .01, the effects
of negative work events on turnover turnout to be insignificant when job satisfaction and
burnout entered into the regression equation (R[sp2] change=.24, Fchange (2,114)=18.37,
[bet]=.16, p[ge] .05; R[sp2] change =.26, Fchange (2,114)=21.59, [bet]=.12, p[ge] .05,
respectively. These results suggested that the effects of negative events on turnover intentions
were fully mediated by job satisfaction and burnout.
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