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Relationship Between Personality and Handwriting Using Eysenck Test
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2017
Pages:
28-39
Received:
11 January 2017
Accepted:
29 January 2017
Published:
10 March 2017
Abstract: This study attempts to examine ways of writing (handwriting) include: pen pressure, the character size, the distance between the rows, words and letters, the base line, stand line, punctuation of punctual letters, with introvert and extrovert personality, emotional stability- instability (neuroticism) and psychotic features associated with them and study the relationship between these variables using the Eysenck personality questionnaire (adult). The sample used in this study consists of 68 people among the members of community (Miyaneh city in Iran, regardless of their job and position) randomly including 36 women and 32 men. In this study Eysenck Tests questionnaire is used in the form of 90 questions. Chi-squared test results show that there is a significant relation with 99% confidence level between all studied variables in handwriting and the kind of personality characteristics. According to the results, personality of people couldn’t be realized based on just one variable and different variables of personality must taking into account in the handwriting judge. In general, it may be judged that (a) In society, number of people with unstable extrovert personality is more; (b) the amount of instable people is more than stable and (c) the number of extroverts is more than introverts.
Abstract: This study attempts to examine ways of writing (handwriting) include: pen pressure, the character size, the distance between the rows, words and letters, the base line, stand line, punctuation of punctual letters, with introvert and extrovert personality, emotional stability- instability (neuroticism) and psychotic features associated with them and...
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Effects of Substance/Drug Abuse on the Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in Mkar Metropolis, Gboko, Benue State
Emmanuel Okechukwu Chukwu,
Valentine Terhemba Pius,
Terna Mesuur Fiase,
Habu Haruna,
Chia Terkuma,
Achukwu Chinyere Evangeline
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2017
Pages:
40-45
Received:
24 February 2017
Accepted:
8 March 2017
Published:
23 March 2017
Abstract: This study is cross-sectional descriptive survey which was carried out to find out the effect of substance/drug abuse on the academic achievement of secondary school students in Mkar metropolis, Mkar, Gboko, Benue State. A sample size of 220 secondary school students was selected using simple random sampling technique after the schools were purposively selected for the study. 220 questionnaires were distributed as method of data collection, collected back and analysed. Findings revealed that most students, 118 (53.6%) are between the age of 15 and 19 years. 203 (92.3%) of the respondents are Tiv. 98 (44.5%) were of the opinion that these abused substance/drugs are always available. Findings also revealed that 49 (22.3%) abuse Amphetamines like Tramol, Tramadol or Tradyl. 50 (22.7%). The research also shows that poor academic performance is one of the effects of this substance /drugs on the student. Other effects includes truancy and decreasing their ability to concentrate.70 (31.8%) of respondents believed instituting early detection programs in school will be a great preventive strategy or solution to reducing the rate of these substance/drug abuse. Recommendations were made which include Substance/Drug free clubs should be established in secondary schools, Counselling education should be introduced in secondary schools and it should involve parents/guardians, designing curricula on drug education, etc. Emphasis should be placed on health education as this will help families in planning the academic future of their children, the family and nation as a whole.
Abstract: This study is cross-sectional descriptive survey which was carried out to find out the effect of substance/drug abuse on the academic achievement of secondary school students in Mkar metropolis, Mkar, Gboko, Benue State. A sample size of 220 secondary school students was selected using simple random sampling technique after the schools were purposi...
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Short Sleep Duration and Circadian Rhythms: Association with Suicidal Behaviour
Tânia Isabel Santos Pereira,
Sónia Patrícia Vilar Martins,
Lia Paula Nogueira Sousa Fernandes
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2017
Pages:
46-62
Received:
7 March 2017
Accepted:
18 March 2017
Published:
13 April 2017
Abstract: The current lifestyles in modern societies promote a behaviourally-induced sleep deprivation and circadian rhythm alterations. Some sleep disorders influence the development of suicidal behaviours. This study aims to review the literature exploring the association of both short sleep duration and sleep circadian rhythms with suicidal behaviours. A review was conducted in the PubMed database, using the query (“circadian rhythms” OR “sleep” OR “sleep disorders”) AND (“suicide” OR “suicidal behaviour” OR “suicidality”). The results were filtered for the last 10 years, with 522 results. Studies relating sleep disorders or circadian rhythms with suicidal behaviours, using a well-defined index for sleep disorders, and any measure of suicidal behaviour, were included. After the selection criteria, 48 studies were selected for qualitative analysis. An association between short sleep duration and an increased risk of suicidal behaviour was found in most of the studies with children/adolescents and adults. Particularly, studies measuring weekend vs. weekday sleep duration suggest a concrete role of behaviourally-induced sleep deprivation in this increased risk. Contrastingly, in studies with the elderly, that association was not significant. For sleep circadian rhythms, the studies point to an association between an evening-type chronotype and suicidal behaviours. The results suggest a significant association of short sleep duration and evening-type chronotype with suicidal behaviours, for youth and adults. Both sleep disorders could be connected through a behaviourally-induced sleep deprivation. These associations can provide possible fields of intervention to prevent suicide.
Abstract: The current lifestyles in modern societies promote a behaviourally-induced sleep deprivation and circadian rhythm alterations. Some sleep disorders influence the development of suicidal behaviours. This study aims to review the literature exploring the association of both short sleep duration and sleep circadian rhythms with suicidal behaviours. A ...
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