American Journal of Applied Psychology

Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2014

  • Longitudinal Examination of Personal Self-Efficacy and Engagement-Related Attributes: How Do they Relate

    Huy P. Phan, Bing H. Ngu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2014
    Pages: 80-91
    Received: May 12, 2014
    Accepted: May 22, 2014
    Published: Jun. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: A synthesis of the contemporary literature indicates that longitudinal examination of self-efficacy beliefs in educational contexts has been limited to a few notable studies. The present study, utilizing a longitudinal research design, makes attempts to explore the distal impact of students’ enactive learning experiences on their academic self-effi... Show More
  • Relationship between Social Mentality and Urban Social Adaptation of New Citizens in the Process of China’s Urbanization

    Xiao-bing Xie, Xiao-fu Pan, Kai Du

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2014
    Pages: 92-98
    Received: May 29, 2014
    Accepted: Jun. 12, 2014
    Published: Jun. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: This study explored the relationship between social mentality and urban social adaptation of new citizens in China's urbanization process. 580 new citizens have been tested in the study. The results are as follows: Firstly, new citizens have the high sense of trust in the government, social problems and social stress, while they have the low sense ... Show More
  • Internet Addiction and Psychological Morbidity among Nursing Students in Gaza-Palestine

    Bashir Ibrahim Alhajjar

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2014
    Pages: 99-103
    Received: Jun. 26, 2014
    Accepted: Jul. 01, 2014
    Published: Jul. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Despite the positive aspects of the internet have been readily praised over the last years, there has been increased interest in the addictive potential of the internet. The present study was conducted in order to investigate not only the prevalence of internet addiction among the nursing students at the Islamic University of Gaza, but also the rel... Show More
  • Body Piercing and Self-Mutilation: A Multifaceted Relationship

    Anika Wessel, Erich Kasten

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2014
    Pages: 104-109
    Received: Jul. 16, 2014
    Accepted: Jul. 30, 2014
    Published: Aug. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Goal was to examine the connection between piercings and self-mutilation and the practice of self-piercing. Participants (n=140) completed an anonymous online survey consisting of a 54-item questionnaire and a standardized personality test. All respondents were members of internet communities specialized on piercings. The majority of participants (... Show More