scholarly journals Psychological Capital and Academic Burnout in Students of Clinical Majors in Iran

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa Rad ◽  
Nematullah Shomoossi ◽  
Mohammad Hassan Rakhshani ◽  
Marzieh Torkmannejad Sabzevari
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Stepwise Linear Regression ◽  
Academic Burnout ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Medical University ◽  
The Relationship

Summary The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between psychological capital (PsyCap) and academic burnout in medical students in Iran. The relationship between PsyCap and academic burnout is not, however, clearly investigated in the clinical education. This analytical study was conducted on 172 medical students of a major medical university in Iran, selected through randomized stratified sampling. A demographic section together with PCQ-24 and Academic Burnout Inventory were used for data collection. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS software. Mean academic burnout and PsyCap values were 45.79 and 95.70, respectively. A negative significant correlation were observed between them (r = 0.963, p < 0.001). Stepwise linear regression suggested the predictability of PsyCap by the components of academic burnout (p < 0.001). The results suggested a relationship between students’ academic burnout and their PsyCap; in other words, their academic burnout can be controlled by enhancing their PsyCap. This will bear implications for educationists.

scholarly journals The relationship between moral, supportive and oppressive leadership styles, with the psychological capital

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-76
Author(s):  
P. Rahiminejad ◽  
Gh. Golshani ◽  
Maliheh Arshi
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Ethical Leadership ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Moral Leadership ◽  
Anova Analysis ◽  
Supportive Leadership ◽  
Leadership Support ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
The Relationship

This study to aim Investigate the relationship between moral, supportive and oppressive leadership styles, with the psychological capital. The current research is correlative and descriptive due to its nature. For this study, 400 samples were considered. After distributing and collecting questionnaires, 20 valid questionnaires for analysis were diagnosed, so research sample group was reduced to 380 persons. The sample randomly sampled based on a list of employees. The sample randomly sampled based on a list of employees. To collect log data, organizational effectiveness, leadership oppressive questionnaire, a questionnaire ethical leadership, supportive leadership questionnaire was used. Data analysis in two levels of descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation, multiple regression and ANOVA (analysis of variance, a statistical method in which the variation in a set of observations is divided into distinct components.)) was performed using SPSS software. According to the result of the relationship between leadership styles (ethics and fairness, clarity of roles, division of power, oppressive leadership and leadership support) with dimensions of psychological capital (self-efficacy, the ability resourcefulness, optimism and resilience) there is a significant relationship Key words: leadership styles, moral leadership, supportive leadership, oppressive leadership, psychological capital

Medical students’ attention in EFL class: roles of academic expectation stress and quality of sleep

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Po-Chi Kao
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Class A ◽  
Medical University ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract This study proposed and tested a conceptual model of academic expectation stress, sleep quality, and attention in EFL class. These variables did not receive much attention in previous studies but are considered important to medical students’ attention in EFL class. Data were collected from 496 medical students from a medical university in Taiwan. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique was used to examine the path effect in the research model. The results found that (1) higher academic expectation stress leads to higher attention in EFL class; (2) higher academic stress causes poorer sleep quality; (3) poorer sleep quality leads to lower attention in EFL class. A mediator was also identified in this model: sleep quality was found to partially mediate the relationship between academic expectation stress and attention in EFL class. The results may advance the current literature in medical education and applied linguistics by moving a step closer to understand these three variables.

scholarly journals Depressed as Freshmen, Stressed as Seniors: The Relationship between Depression, Perceived Stress and Academic Results among Medical Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Iorga ◽  
Corina Dondas ◽  
Cristina Zugun-Eloae
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Counseling ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Results

Research in the field has identified the presence of stress and depression among medical students. However, no other study has pointed out the differences between years of study. The objectives of the study are to identify the levels of stress and depression among medical students and to point out the relationship between these two variables. Methods: The cross-sectional study gathered data regarding socio-demographic characteristics, depression, self-identified psychological and physical symptoms during stressful periods and perceived stress among medical students in a university in Romania. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics v23. For comparative analysis the t-test for independent samples and one-way ANOVA was used and for correlational analysis, Pearson and Spearman correlations was used. Results: Freshmen are the most depressed and graduating students are the most stressed medical students. Statistical analysis reveals an average score of perceived stress (M = 17.31 ± 6.79) and mild-moderate depression (M = 10.11 ± 7.69). Women are more prone to symptoms of depression. Students enrolled in the third year of study are the least depressed and the least stressed. Perceived stress is significantly positive correlated with depression and negative in strong correlation with the number of course credits received. More than half of students experience an increased rate of anxiety and consumption of alcohol, coffee, sweets or cigarettes during stressful academic periods. Over 60% declare themselves satisfied with their academic results. Conclusions: Strategies to diminish the level of stress and depression among medical students are necessary. Psychological support and educational counseling should start from admission, since freshmen experience the highest rate of depression.

scholarly journals The Contribution of Workplace Incivility and Psychological Capital toward Job Stress

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milha Shabir ◽  
Muhammad Abrar ◽  
Sajjad Ahmad Baig ◽  
Mehwish Javed
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Workplace Incivility ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Telecommunication Companies ◽  
Complex Models ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Good Support

Previously, a great stream of research is based on the study of workplace incivility and its impact on outcomes, but a very few studies were conducted to check the effect of different moderators and mediators that could affect the relationship of workplace incivility with outcomes. With the sample (N=100) of employees from telecommunication companies of Pakistan, current study carries out with the aim of exploring the effect of workplace incivility and psychological capital on job stress. We also examined the moderating influence of the psychological capital in the workplace incivility and job stress relationship. Self-administered surveys were conducted and results of the questionnaire were analyzed by using SPSS software. Results provided good support for the proposed hypothesis. While workplace incivility was associated positively with job stress, psychological capital had a significant relationship with job stress. As hypothesized, the result for the moderation was counter to expectation where incivility, job stress relationship was stronger when psychological capital was high. Our study provides a few approaches into the generalizability ideas and concepts such as workplace incivility and psychological capital in Faisalabad. However, there is a need to make further efforts to expand and test complex models in different cultural contexts. 

scholarly journals Understanding the influence of high novelty-seeking on academic burnout: Moderating effect of physical activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 318-324
Author(s):  
Mohsen Khosravi ◽  
Mahla Mirbahaadin ◽  
Rashya Kasaeiyan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Novelty Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Academic Burnout ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

A large number of studies have shown a positive correlation between high novelty-seeking (HNS), substance/medication use (S/MU), high physical activity (HPA), and academic burnout (AB); however, the outcome of individuals with HNS in the terms of catching AB is doubtful. The present study was conducted to find out whether the personality traits such as HNS in medical students predisposes the AB or decreases its severity by increased physical activity (PA). This cross-sectional study, 227 medical students with HNS were selected from three major cities of Iran during February, 2019 to July, 2019 using convenience sampling and were assessed using demographic information form, Baecke’s physical activity questionnaire, and Breso’s academic burnout questionnaire. In this study, 126 male and 151 female participants were divided into four groups namely HNS + low physical activity (LPA) (n = 68); HNS + HPA (n = 73); HNS + S/MU + LPA (n = 72); and HNS + S/MU + HPA (n = 64). The study results indicated that the maximum and minimum mean scores of AB and its subscales were in the HNS + S/MU + LPA and HNS + HPA groups, respectively. In addition, the hierarchical multiple regression analysis results for the two groups of students with and without S/MU indicated that PA plays a moderating role in the relationship between AB and HNS. Given that the AB can be considered as an antecedent of depressive disorders, its lowered level could be effective in preventing major depressive disorder. Regarding the moderating role of PA in the relationship between HNS and AB, PA, as a relatively simple and inexpensive alternative to pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, can be raised in the treatment and prevention of the AB.

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