Mouna Abouhalim, Ali Afarfar, Mohammed Faouzi Belahsen
{"title":"Episodic Memory and Memory Training: An Example in Moroccan Subjects Who Recite the Koran","authors":"Mouna Abouhalim, Ali Afarfar, Mohammed Faouzi Belahsen","doi":"10.4236/psych.2023.1410093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2023.1410093","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This study aims to investigate the effects of memory training and recitation as cognitive activity on episodic memory performance. We chose memorization of the Koran as a model. Methodology: two groups of 50 participants, matched by age, school level, and gender were compared. The experimental group memorized the entire Koran and recited it regularly. Subjects with a history of psychiatric or neurological disorders, as well as those with hearing, visual, or language impairment were excluded from the study. To assess episodic memory in both groups, we administered the Reduced Memory Efficiency Battery 84. Results: Statistical data showed that participants who memorized and recited the Koran obtained better performance in episodic memory compared to the control group. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the beneficial effect of memorizing the Koran as a cognitive training activity characterized by repetition and retention on episodic memory performance. Further research is necessary to explore the impact of such memorization activities on various aspects of cognitive functioning and their underlying mechanisms.","PeriodicalId":89844,"journal":{"name":"Psychology (Irvine, Calif.)","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135051555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nana Brigitte, Sawadogo Amidou, Tiama Adama, Paré Kaboré Afasata
{"title":"Development and Preliminary Validation of a Scale for Measuring Perceived Professional Stress (SPP) in the Workplace","authors":"Nana Brigitte, Sawadogo Amidou, Tiama Adama, Paré Kaboré Afasata","doi":"10.4236/psych.2023.1410091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2023.1410091","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Occupational stress is the second occupational disease after Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). Its assessment tools are well known in the northern countries. In the countries of the South, however, rare are the studies devoted to the development of a valid instrument for its estimation while the factors highlighting its existence have been reported by several studies. Objective: The objective of this study is to design and validate a scale for measuring the SPP adapted to the Burkinabe business environment. Methodology: Several waves of purposive surveys (ranging from a small sample to a large sample) were performed with company employees (30; 20; 20; 446). The design and the validation of the measurement scale have been carried out on the basis of recent measurement recommendations in psychometrics. The data collected has been processed following content analysis and MASQDA software for qualitative data and SPSS 21 and AMOS 25 software respectively, for factor analysis Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Results: a 16-item scale with four dimensions: physical, Emotional, cognitive, and behavioral of the SPP was designed. These dimensions met the validity criteria (AVE index = .77 > .50) and reliability (Cronbach alpha of .87 and Joreskog Rho index .88 > .70) psychometrics recommended by the authors. Conclusion: The scale of measurement Perceived Occupational Stress (PPS) proposed has shown its validity and reliability on confirmatory factor analysis. It can be used to estimate the level of stress among company employees. However, large-scale studies should be undertaken to confirm its psychometric validity.","PeriodicalId":89844,"journal":{"name":"Psychology (Irvine, Calif.)","volume":"72 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136259751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Influence of Overseas Study Experience on Teachers’ Beliefs in Chinese Colleges and Universities","authors":"Ming-Chun Hong, Wuming He, B. Zuo","doi":"10.4236/psych.2023.145039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2023.145039","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89844,"journal":{"name":"Psychology (Irvine, Calif.)","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70788212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Francisco D. F. Steenbakkers, Y. Stikkelbroek, Hanneke Niels, M. Torrado, Marta Granadeiro, A. V. D. van den Broek
{"title":"Lessons-Learned Abroad: Exchanging Knowledge, Experience and Inspiration between Dutch and Portuguese Specialized Clinical Psychologists","authors":"Francisco D. F. Steenbakkers, Y. Stikkelbroek, Hanneke Niels, M. Torrado, Marta Granadeiro, A. V. D. van den Broek","doi":"10.4236/psych.2023.145042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2023.145042","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89844,"journal":{"name":"Psychology (Irvine, Calif.)","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70788313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Validation Study of the German Versions of the Feeling Scale and the Felt Arousal Scale for a Passive Relaxation Technique (Autogenic Training)","authors":"Kristin Thorenz, Andre Berwinkel, M. Weigelt","doi":"10.4236/psych.2023.146058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2023.146058","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89844,"journal":{"name":"Psychology (Irvine, Calif.)","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70788433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Klara Schuster, Tim Lindermayer, Lisann van Putten, Jeremy Clark, S. Diefenbach
{"title":"Does It All Harm the Same?—An Empirical Exploration of Opportunities to Reduce the Negative Psychological Effects of Phubbing","authors":"Klara Schuster, Tim Lindermayer, Lisann van Putten, Jeremy Clark, S. Diefenbach","doi":"10.4236/psych.2023.146049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2023.146049","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89844,"journal":{"name":"Psychology (Irvine, Calif.)","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70788790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding and Addressing Youth Depression: Risk Factors, Resources, and Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being","authors":"Pengcheng Chen","doi":"10.4236/psych.2023.148065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2023.148065","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89844,"journal":{"name":"Psychology (Irvine, Calif.)","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70788896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Are EQ and IQ Negatively Related? The Relationship between Trait Emotional Intelligence and Fluid Cognitive Ability","authors":"Luke Treglown, A. Furnham","doi":"10.4236/psych.2023.147062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2023.147062","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89844,"journal":{"name":"Psychology (Irvine, Calif.)","volume":"250 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70789167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing the Context of Evidence: A Bayesian Perspective on the Role of Publicity, Notoriety, and False Memory in the Blasey Ford Testimony to the United States Senate Confirmation Committee for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh","authors":"C. Kreiter","doi":"10.4236/psych.2023.147060","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2023.147060","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89844,"journal":{"name":"Psychology (Irvine, Calif.)","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70789291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}