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Author(s):
Biachi, V. C., Onyemaechi, C. I., Madu, S. N., Odilora, C., Nwachukwu, K. B..
Page No : 1-20
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EFFECTS OF SELF-CONCEPT, BODY DISSATISFACTION AND GENDER ON STUDENT’S FEAR OF NEGATIVE EVALUATION IN ANAMBRA STATE
Abstract
The study examined the effect of self-concept, body dissatisfaction and gender on students’ fear of negative evaluation. A sample of 420 university students, including males (n = 200,) and females (n = 220), from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University were used for the study. The samples were collected through purposive sampling technique. The students were randomly drawn from three departments out of 6 from the Faculty of Social Sciences namely psychology, mass communication and political science. 120 students were selected from psychology department, 140 from political science while 140 students were selected from mass communication department. Their age ranged from 17 years to 25 years with a mean age of 21.0. Index of self Esteem developed by Hudson (1982), Body Dissatisfaction Assessment Questionnaire and Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation were the three instruments used in this study. The study was a cross- sectional survey with six groups (self-concept: high and low, gender: male and female, body dissatisfaction: high and low. Analysis of variance ANOVA with unequal sample size was used for data analysis. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, IBM SPSS version 26 and significance was accepted at P <.05. The result indicated a significant mean difference between undergraduates that had high self-concept and those that had low concept. The second hypothesis was also accepted indicating that those that had high body dissatisfaction experienced fear of negative evaluation than those with low body dissatisfaction. Finally, gender did not have any effect on fear of negative evaluation. The findings were discussed and it was recommended that every university should establish a psychological service center to offer psychotherapy and psychoeducation to the university community.
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Author(s):
Ehiedu, C. E., Onyemaechi, C. I., Ugwu, O. A., Israel, C. J., Onwudiwe, A. S., Ibekwe, R. C., Philip, P. O..
Page No : 21-41
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PSYCHOLOGY OF LIFESTYLE: A GATEWAY TO MENTAL STABILITY
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The Psychology of Lifestyle addresses the role psychology can play in reversing the trend of deleterious lifestyle choices. Many lifestyle behaviours such as diet, exercise, social interaction, and substance use are related to physical and mental health. Important lifestyle behaviours include exercise, nutrition, substance use, social interaction, time in nature, and meditation or relaxation. It considers the common characteristics of lifestyle behaviours and reflects on how we can inform and improve interventions to promote healthy lifestyles. The biopsychosocial model and Self-Determination Theory (SDT) provided a comprehensive framework for understanding the psychology of lifestyles as a gateway to mental stability. This presentation will explore the interplay between lifestyle choices, mental health outcomes, and strategies for promoting mental stability. The research relied heavily on literature reviews, theoretical frameworks, and anecdotal evidence. It was recommended that individuals should choose wisely positive lifestyles to improve their physical and psychological well-being.
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Author(s):
Nwankwo, E., Onyemacechi, C. I., Izuchukwu, C., Onuorah, A., Nwobi, O. B, Adaigbe, E. B, Ezechukwu, C..
Page No : 42-52
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Psychological Distress among Caregivers of Mental Illness Patients in Anambra State: A Predictive Study of Financial Stress
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The study investigated financial stress as predictor of psychological distress among caregivers of mental illness patients in Anambra State. A total of seventy-eight (78) participants working in Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Nawfia Anambra State were used for the study. They consist of 27(34.6%) males and 51(65.42%) females. Their age ranged from 32 to 56 years with the age mean of 43.23 and standard deviation of 8.15. Non-probability sampling technique (purposive sampling technique) was used to select the participants. Three instruments were used for the study: Financial Stress Questionnaire and Kessler (K10) Psychological Distress Scale. The study adopted cross sectional and correlational design. Multiple Linear Regression analysis was used in testing the predictive effect of the variables in the study. Results showed that affection dimension of financial stress had significant prediction on psychological distress at (F3, 74) β= 1.21, t = 6.77, p<.01. Conversely, Relational/interpersonal dimension of financial stress at (F3, 74) β= -.57, t = -3.32, p<.01; and Physiology response dimension of financial stress negatively predicted psychological distress at (F3, 74) β= -.56, t = -3.58, p<.01. Based on the findings, the study suggests that hospital management should provide a good working system and relationship that is supportive. This will keep the mental health of the caregivers positive always and thereby reduce distress.