scholarly journals Moral Identity and Moral Judgement of Subclinical Psychopaths in Normal Population

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-367
Author(s):  
Harprit Kaur ◽  
Dr Swati

Subclinical psychopaths are those individuals who have most of psychopath’s traits but doesn’t indulge in serious antisocial behavior and thus rarely get imprisoned1. Psychopaths have been generally reported to be low on ethical behaviours. This study is an attempt to see if subclinical psychopaths too are low on moral aspects like clinical psychopaths. For this study data of 279 young adults in the age group of 18 to 25 years were collected from various colleges and universities of Punjab. Correlation analysis revealed that subclinical psychopathy is negatively related to moral identity internalisation, however, no relation was found with moral judgement and moral identity symbolisation. When the two group subclinical psychopath’s ad non-subclinical psychopaths were compared they were found to differ on moral identity internalisation. With regression analysis subclinical psychopathy was found to be a significant predictor of moral identity internalisation.

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Navin Mishra ◽  
Devendra Shrestha ◽  
Rakesh Babu Poudyal ◽  
Pravin Mishra

Introduction: The prevalence of suicide has been increasing globally in all age groups. There is dearth of literature on suicide among younger patients from developing country. The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence and cause of suicide as well as to identify the vulnerable groups of children and young adults to suicide. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective observational study. Data was collected from the Police Head Quarters in Kathmandu and included all completed suicide cases of less than twenty one years of age from January 2005 to December 2009. Results: There were a total of 2172 documented cases of completed suicide in the age group between 4 to 21 years. The majority were female and belonged to the adolescent age group. The incidence of suicide showed an increasing trend within the five years of the study. A monthly breakdown of the cases revealed that the incidence of suicide was lowest in January and February and peaked from April to October. Hanging was the most common mode of suicide followed by poisoning and drowning. The reason for suicide could be ascertained only among 25.5 % of cases. Domestic violence (35%), mental illness (24%), failure in academic achievement (15.8%) and end of a romantic relationship (8.7%) were found to be common causes of committing suicide. Of the 87 cases found who committed suicide because of academic failure 46.6% were at a grade ten level. Conclusions: Suicide in children and young adults in Nepal appears to be a concealed but serious problem requiring immediate attention and systematic efforts. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i2.7512   J Nepal Paediatr Soc. 2013; 33(2):110-116


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelsie J Dawson ◽  
Hyemin Han ◽  
YeEun Choi

We examined the relationship between moral foundations, empathic traits, and moral identity using an online survey via Mechanical Turk. In order to determine how moral foundations contribute to empathic traits and moral identity, we performed classical correlation analysis as well as Bayesian correlation analysis, Bayesian ANCOVA, and Bayesian regression analysis. Results showed that individualizing foundations (harm/care, fairness/reciprocity) and binding foundations (ingroup/loyalty, authority/respect, purity/sanctity) had various different relationships with empathic traits. In addition, the individualizing versus binding foundations showed somewhat reverse relationships with internalization and symbolization of moral identity. This suggests that moral foundations can contribute to further understanding of empathic traits and moral identity and how they relate to moral behavior in reality. We discuss the implications of these results for moral educators when starting to teach students about moral issues.


2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamima Yasmin ◽  
Afroza Hossain

The present study was designed to study the relation of parental rejection with self?esteem and life satisfaction. A total of 30 males and 30 females were selected purposively from Dhaka city. Correlation analysis indicated that paternal? and maternal rejection had significant negative correlation with selfesteem and life satisfaction. Adjusted R² of regression analysis indicated that parental rejection was the most important predictor which explained 70.4% of self?esteem and 25.6% variance of life satisfaction. Parental rejection greatly influence in offspring’s self?esteem and life satisfaction. Self?esteem is more influenced by parental rejection than life satisfaction. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/dujbs.v23i1.19828 Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 23(1): 69-76, 2014


2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annamaria Ferenczi ◽  
Sarah Gee ◽  
Suzanne Cotter ◽  
Kevin Kelleher ◽  

Between 18 August 2018 and 24 January 2020, 3,736 mumps cases were notified in Ireland. The highest numbers of notifications were observed in the age group 15–24 years. Vaccination status was reported for 32% (n = 1,199) of cases: 72% of these had received two doses of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Vaccination uptake after free MMR vaccination targeting colleges and universities since early 2019 was low. Therefore, a national media campaign began in January 2020.


2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 206
Author(s):  
Haluk TANRIVERDİ ◽  
Mucize SARIHAN

The main purpose of this study is to examine the effects of health workers’ levels of work commitment on the levels of depression and burnout.  Having this purpose in mind, a questionnaire consisting of personal information form, work commitment scale, burnout scale and depression scale was conducted with 266 health workers of İstanbul Kartal Training and Research Hospital in May 2013. Data obtained from questionnaires were analyzed by SPSS 17,0 statistical software. Correlation analysis was utilized in order to determine the relationships among work commitment, burnout and depression levels of health workers whereas regression analysis was utilized in order to determine the effects of health workers’ levels of work commitment on the levels of depression and burnout. According to the results, it has been found that there are statistically relevant relationships among work commitment, burnout and depression levels of health workers. It has been concluded that the more health workers’ levels of work commitment increase, their levels of depression and burnout decrease.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (05) ◽  
pp. 20469-20472
Author(s):  
Shakya R ◽  
Bhattacharya SC ◽  
Shrestha R

Objectives: To observe the sexual dimorphism among the young adult age group ranging from 18-21 years, of Kathmandu University students by measuring craniofacial circumference and canthal distances. Rationale of the study: These data could be useful for establishing the craniofacial standards and adds an implementation on plastic surgery, crime detection as well as in the industrial field. Method: 300 clinically normal students of Kathmandu University aged between 18-21 years were examined for the study. Fronto-occipital circumference, outer and inner canthal distances were measured. All the parameters were compared between males and females. Result: The cranial circumference as well as the inner and outer canthal distance in males was found to be significantly higher as compared to the females. Conclusion: The results concluded that sexual dimorphism remarkably exists in young adults of Kathmandu University students.


2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Boo-Gil Seok ◽  
Hyun-Suk Park

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of exercise commitment facilitated by service quality of smartphone exercise Apps on continued exercise intention and provide primary data for developing and/or improving smartphone exercise Apps. Methods/Statistical analysis: A questionnaire survey was conducted amongst college students who have experiences in using exercise App(s) and regularly exercise. The questionnaire is composed of four parts asking about service quality, exercise commitment, continued exercise intention, which were measured with a 5-point Likert Scale, and demographics. Frequency analysis, factor analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were carried out to analyze the obtained data with PASW 18.0.


2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (21) ◽  
pp. 49-63
Author(s):  
Zdzisław Kaliniewicz ◽  
Piotr Markowski ◽  
Andrzej Anders ◽  
Paweł Tylek ◽  
Zbigniew Krzysiak ◽  
...  

The basic dimensions and the mass of common beech nuts and seeds from five nut batches, harvested from tree stands in northern Poland, were determined. Environmental conditions had a greater influence on seed plumpness than the age of tree stands. The results of measurements were analyzed statistically by analysis of variance, correlation analysis and linear regression analysis. Despite differences in their plumpness, nuts were characterized by nearly identical cross-sections which resembled an equilateral triangle. The thickness of nuts and seeds was highly correlated with their mass, and this information can facilitate seed husking and separation into mass categories. Before and after husking, seeds should be separated with the use of a mesh screen with longitudinal openings. Medium-sized (most numerous) seeds were separated into the following plumpness categories using a screen separator with ≠6 mm and ≠7 mm openings: 84% of moderately plump seeds, 3% of seeds with reduced plumpness, and 13% of plump seeds.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anitha Sen ◽  
Jiji Valsalamony ◽  
Jubie Raj

Abstract Objectives Cervical component of thymus is noted more in children and young adults than in older age group. CT texture (lobules of soft tissue interspersed with fat), similarity with CT density of mediastinal thymus and continuity with mediastinal thymus on sagittal/coronal images, are given as the criteria for diagnosis of the cervical thymus. But CT densities of cervical and mediastinal components of the thymus may vary. The purpose of our study was to compare CT densities of cervical and mediastinal parts of the thymus, in cases where ultrasonography correlation was available. Methods We retrospectively identified 22 patients who had undergone CT between May 2015 and May 2017 and in whom ultrasonography (USG) correlation was available. CT densities of cervical and mediastinal components of thymus were measured. Results CT density of cervical thymus is lower than the CT density of mediastinal thymus by ~ 25 HU. There is a moderate positive correlation between CT densities of cervical and mediastinal parts of the thymus. CT densities of both cervical and mediastinal thymus were found to reduce with age, but the reduction was statistically significant only in the cervical thymus in this study. Conclusions CT densities of cervical and mediastinal components of the thymus may vary, with CT density of cervical thymus being lower. There is a positive correlation between CT densities of cervical and mediastinal parts of the thymus. CT density of cervical thymus reduces with age. Understanding these may help avoid confusion on CT and avoid the need for correlative USG, saving time and effort.


2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412199777
Author(s):  
Robin Besse ◽  
Whitney K. Whitaker ◽  
Laura A. Brannon

While many facets of loneliness have been explored, research examining the efficacy of loneliness interventions has been overlooked among young adults. The study of loneliness among young adults has become increasingly important considering the current state of isolation and stay-at-home orders issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Preliminary reports suggest an increase in loneliness as a result of the current health pandemic, especially among young adults, who have reported feeling lonelier than any other age group. Such findings warrant the study of ways to help reduce loneliness among young adults. The current study examined the efficacy of strategies that might be used to help young adults manage feelings of loneliness. Two hundred and seventy-eight young adults completed the study. Participants read one of four messages: mindfulness, social cognitions, coping behaviors, or a control. Participants in the mindfulness condition felt better equipped to manage future instances of loneliness and held better attitudes toward this intervention. The current research helps to advance understanding of effective ways of helping young adults cope with loneliness.


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