Correlates of Portuguese College Students' Shyness and Sociability

1996 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Félix Neto
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Moderate Negative Correlation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Intercorrelation Matrix

This study investigated the relationship between shyness and sociability among 194 Portuguese college students. A factor analysis of the intercorrelation matrix of shyness and sociability items gave two distinct factors indicating that shyness and sociability are distinct personality dispositions. Shyness scores showed only a moderate negative correlation with sociability. Further, the measures of shyness and sociability had different patterns of correlations with other personality scales. The Portuguese translation of shyness and sociability scales seems sufficiently reliable and valid to warrant further use with Portuguese individuals.

Racial Prejudice among Christian and Non-Christian College Students

1987 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Boivin ◽  
Harold W. Darling ◽  
Terry W. Darling
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Racial Prejudice ◽  
The Other ◽  
Christian College ◽  
Racial Attitude ◽  
Attitude Inventory ◽  
Christian Conservatism ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between Christianity and racial prejudice was evaluated by means of a questionnaire which included the Shepherd Scale, the Christian Conservatism Scale, and the Multifactor Racial Attitude Inventory. The instrument was administered to two groups of college psychology students, one predominantly Christian and the other predominatly non-Christian (low scorers on the Christian scales). Although the Christian group scored significantly higher on the Shepherd and Christian Conservatism Scales, no significant differences were found between the two groups with respect to racial prejudice. Furthermore, the dimension of Christianity and the dimension of racial prejudice were independent of one another with respect to correlational measures and a principal components factor analysis.

Sex Differences in the Relationship between Machiavellianism and Self-Disclosure

1978 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 715-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
David E. Domelsmith ◽  
James T. Dietch
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Willingness To Disclose ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Individual Achievement ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Existing Data

Previous research suggests that there should be a negative correlation between Machiavellianism (Mach) and willingness to reveal things about oneself. However, existing data are unclear and contradictory, especially regarding differences between males and females. College students (48 male, 77 female) completed measures of both Machiavellianism and self-disclosure, and the two sets of scores were correlated. As expected, Mach was significantly correlated with unwillingness to self-disclose among males. For the females, however, Mach was significantly correlated with willingness to disclose. The two correlations are significantly different. Culturally defined differences in the goals of men and women may account for the results. According to current stereotypes, men are oriented toward individual achievement, while die goals of women are more “social,” being popular, nurturant, skilled at getting along with others, etc. Women who accept these goals and who are willing to employ manipulative (Machiavellian) tactics to achieve them could use self-disclosure effectively, while it would be an ineffective strategy for men.

scholarly journals Features and relationships of metabolic syndrome components in men with androgen deficiency. Part 1. Are body composition parameters, sex hormone levels and blood pressure interrelated?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Sh. Pavlova ◽  
V. Yu. Grevina
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Weak Negative Correlation ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Moderate Negative Correlation ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction. Today, there are not enough studies demonstrating the relationship between body composition disorders in men with excess adipose tissue and metabolic syndrome (MS), depending on the content of testosterone, estradiol, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), anthropometric parameters, or blood pressure (BP).Aim: to study the relationship between disturbances in anthropometric parameters, the level of sex hormones and BP in men with MS.Materials and Methods. The study included 64 overweight men. The patients were divided into 3 groups depending on the body mass index (BMI): group 1 with overweight (n = 24), group 2 with the first degree of obesity (n = 21), group 3 with the second and third degrees of obesity (n = 19). A correlation analysis was carried out between the results of bioimpedance analysis (BIA) and laboratory data, and the level of difference between the groups under consideration was determined.Results. The relationship was revealed between the parameters of body composition in men with overdeveloped adipose tissue and MS, depending on the level of testosterone, estradiol, SHBG, anthropometric parameters and blood pressure indicators. A moderate negative correlation was observed across the sample between the testosterone level and a number of anthropometric indicators: waist circumference (WC), OT/hip circumference (HC) and BMI (p < 0.05). A weak negative correlation was found between the level of testosterone, fat mass (FM) and the proportion of FM in the general sample. A weak negative correlation between SBP and testosterone across the sample found, while in group 3 – a moderate negative correlation. A positive weak correlation was found between testosterone and estradiol in the general sample and in group 2. In group 1, this correlation is moderately positive and in t group 3 – a negative weak correlation. A positive correlation can be traced between testosterone and SHBG: moderate in the entire sample, in groups 1 and 2, and noticeable in group 3.Conclusion. The relationship was revealed between the parameters of body composition in men with excess adipose tissue and MS, depending on the content of testosterone, estradiol, SHBG, anthropometric parameters and ВР. This confirms the consistency and multicomponent nature of the obesity problem.

scholarly journals The correlation between spinal and chest wall deformities and pulmonary function in Marfan syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 343-348
Author(s):  
Hila Otremski ◽  
Roger F. Widmann ◽  
Mary F. Di Maio ◽  
Dror Ovadia
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Marfan Syndrome ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Spinal Deformity ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Chest Wall Deformity ◽  
Moderate Negative Correlation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Scoliosis, chest wall deformities and pulmonary involvement are common features of Marfan syndrome (MFS). We aimed to assess the impact of spinal and chest wall deformities on pulmonary function in paediatric MFS patients with a surgically managed spinal deformity. Methods In this multicentre retrospective study, spirometry, lung volumes and radiographic imaging were performed on 26 MFS patients between the ages of seven and 18 years who were undergoing planned spinal fusion surgery for spinal deformity. A correlation analysis assessed the relationship between radiographic measurements of spinal and chest wall deformities and predicted total lung capacity (TLC), forced vital capacity (FVC) and the ratio between forced expiratory volume in one second and FVC (FEV1/FVC). Results In total, 18 patients (70%) had impaired pulmonary function. Thoracic kyphosis (mean 19.3°; -32° to 54°) had a strong positive correlation with FEV1/FVC (r = 0.65; p < 0.001). Significant decrease in FEV1/FVC below 80% occurred at kyphosis under 15° (p = 0.004). Kyphosis had a moderate negative correlation with FVC (r = -0.43; p = 0.03). Chest wall deformity had a strong negative correlation with FEV1/FVC (r = -0.61; p = 0.001). The magnitude of the thoracic curve (mean 55.2°; 28° to 92°) had a significant moderate negative correlation with TLC (r = -0.45; p = 0.04). Conclusion In MFS, three factors correlate with decreased pulmonary function measures: hypokyphosis, increasing chest wall deformity and increasing coronal curve magnitude. Hypokyphosis and increased chest wall deformity correlated with diminished FEV1/FVC; increasing thoracic spinal curvature with diminished TLC. Further analysis with a larger cohort will help better define the relationship between these deformities and pulmonary function in this unique population. Level of Evidence IV

The Relationship between Attitudes toward Capital Punishment and Assignment of the Death Penalty

1974 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 415-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Stricker ◽  
George L. Jurow
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Death Penalty ◽  
Capital Punishment ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Capital Cases ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Questionnaires concerning attitude toward capital punishment, liberalism-conservatism, and the assignment of penalties in 13 capital cases were administered to 190 college students. All scales correlated significantly with each other, with Ss who were opposed to capital punishment less likely to assign the death penalty in specific cases. Factor analysis showed separate factors for murderers, assassins, attitudes and demographic data. The relationship of these findings to the Witherspoon case is discussed.

Party Change and Political Personalization

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gideon Rahat ◽  
Ofer Kenig
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Party Change ◽  
Causal Direction ◽  
Moderate Negative Correlation ◽  
National Analysis ◽  
Zero Sum ◽  
Party Decline ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cross National

The chapter presents an empirical cross-national analysis of the relationship between the two processes of party change and political personalization. It demonstrates that there is indeed a moderate negative correlation between partyness and personalization when we focus on what happens off-line in the more veteran democracies. It also explains why, in some cases, partyness and personalization will not be in zero-sum relationships. It then turns to the question of the causal direction of this relationship: does party decline cause personalization, or is it the other way round? While it makes sense that the two should interact, our argument is that decline in partyness occurred first and was in fact one of the causes of personalization.

scholarly journals Validation of the multidimensional sense of humor scale in people with chronic kidney disease

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Luis M.M. Sousa ◽  
Cristina M.A. Marques-Vieira ◽  
Sandy S.P. Severino ◽  
Juan L. Pozo-Rosado ◽  
Ana Vanessa Antunes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Sense Of Humor ◽  
Moderate Negative Correlation ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Social Use

Multidimensional Sense of Humor Scale (MSHS) was developed by Thorson and Powell and it was validated in Portuguese, but not in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study examined the psychometrics of the MSHS in people with CKD on hemodialysis. A random sample of 171 people with CKD undergoing hemodialysis was selected. Exploratory Factor Analysis revealed a structure with three factors, “Humor Production and Social Use of Humor”, “Adaptive Humor and Appreciation Humor” and “Attitude Towards Humor”, with Alpha Cronbach values of 0.93, 0.90 and 0.83 respectively. It revealed stability in both interview and questionnaire methods. It showed moderate positive correlations with Positive Affect, Subjective Happiness and Wellbeing Personal Index, and moderate negative correlation with Negative Affect. Therefore, MSHS shows evidence of being a valid, reliable and reproducible scale either by questionnaire or interview.

scholarly journals Relationship between burnout and work engagement among Sri Lankan collegiate cycle students

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Wickramasinghe ◽  
D Dissanayake ◽  
G Abeywardena
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
Moderate Negative Correlation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Collegiate Cycle

Abstract Background Keeping on par with the emerging trend towards positive psychology focusing on optimal functioning, burnout research is also associated with a shift towards its positive antipode; work engagement. This study was aimed at determining the relationship between burnout and work engagement among collegiate cycle students in Sri Lanka. Methods A school-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among 872 grade thirteen students in 15 government schools in the Kegalle district, Sri Lanka. The validated Sinhala versions of the 15-item Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey and the 16-item Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-Student Version were used to assess burnout and work engagement respectively. The relationship between subscales of burnout; viz., exhaustion (EX), cynicism (CY) and reduced professional efficacy (rPE); and subscales of work engagement; viz., vigor (VI), dedication (DE) and absorption (AB); were assessed using Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient. Results The response rate was 91.3%. The EX subscale of burnout had strong negative correlations with VI (r=-0.699) and AB (r=-0.642) subscales and a moderate negative correlation (r=-0.475) with DE subscale of work engagement. The CY subscale of burnout had a strong negative correlation with AB subscale (r=-0.577), a moderate negative correlation with VI subscale (r=-0.391) and a weak negative correlation (r=-0.195) with DE subscale. The rPE subscale of burnout had weak negative correlations with DE subscale (r=-0.218), AB subscale (r=-0.206) and VI subscale (r=-0.128). All these correlations between the subscales of burnout and work engagement were statistically significant (p &lt; 0.001). Conclusions Given the significant negative correlation between burnout and work engagement, exploring student work engagement may allow identification of their positive psychological characteristics that can be incorporated in formulating packages for preventing burnout. Key messages Bivariate correlation revealed that all three subscales of burnout had statistically significant negative correlations with all three subscales of work engagement. Exploring student work engagement may allow identification of their positive psychological characteristics that can be incorporated in formulating packages for preventing burnout.

scholarly journals Burnout and salutogenic functioning of nurses

Curationis ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Cilliers
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Learned Resourcefulness ◽  
Individual Group ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this research was to determine the nature of the relationship between burnout and salutogenic functioning, specifically sense of coherence, hardiness and learned resourcefulness. The measurement was done with the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Antonovsky, Kobasa and Rosenbaum questionnaires, administered on a sample of 105 registered general nurses. Correlations, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis are reported. The results indicate a significant negative correlation and a model of good fit, confirming a structural relationship between burnout and salutogenic functioning in its conceptualisation and its measurement. The nature of these relationships are discussed and recommendations are formulated towards more effective individual, group and organisational coping with and preventing of burnout.

scholarly journals TEST ANXIETY AND EDUCATIONAL ADJUSTMENT OF COLLEGE STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
U. L. Bhuvaneswari
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
High Anxiety ◽  
Adjustment To College ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Very High

Students in their college years confront many obstacles. One of the main problems they face is how to deal with anxiety especially study anxiety, which in turn affect their adjustment to college (Vitasari, Wahab, Othman, Herawan and Sinnadurai, 2010). Hence, the present study was done to nd the differences in Test anxiety and Educational adjustment of the Engineering students and arts students and to nd the relationship between them. Using purposive sampling, 70 students [35 arts and 35 engineering] were selected. Test Anxiety Scale and Educational Adjustment sub-scale of the Adjustment inventory for college students by Sinha and Singh were the tools used. It was found that None of the students had Excellent Education Adjustment. 50% of the sample had Unsatisfactory Educational Adjustment and 11% of the sample had very unsatisfactory adjustment. The mean differences in Educational adjustment (t= 0.248) and Test Anxiety (t= 0.635) of the Engineering and Arts students was not statistically signicant. Very High Anxiety was present in 7% of the samples and 13% had High Anxiety. Moderate Anxiety was found in 40% and low Anxiety in 4% of the sample. The correlation between Educational Adjustment and Test Anxiety (r=-0.04489) indicated a weak and non-signicant negative correlation.

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