Intrapersonal Relationships Research Articles

THE EFFECT OF BREAST CANCER TREATMENT ON WOMENS BODY IMAGE

This paper seeks to explore the impacts of breast cancer on the mental well-being of women due to issues in their body image through critically reviewing 5 research articles exploring the role of breast cancer and its treatment on psychological distress and body image disturbances. The study aimed to look at the importance of understanding the experiences undergone by breast cancer survivors to ensure a better recovery process and ultimately impact the healthcare system in providing a well-structured intervention plan targeting the issues in body image caused by the treatment. To explore this, literature covering women from across different cultural backgrounds, who had all undergone cancer treatment were studied. An in-depth case analysis was conducted exploring the studies objectives, research methodology, database details, and inclusion and exclusion criteria incorporated in the articles. Furthermore, this study aimed to provide implementations that could help make the healthcare system more inclusive through a detailed analysis of the limitations in the studies. The sample consisted of 5 research articles, looking at women dealing with body image issues post-cancer treatment. The importance of studying factors such as sexuality, self-esteem, physical discomfort and the role of relationships when looking at body image issues was brought to attention in the form of research findings in the articles. The findings of the research suggested that physical and emotional well-being are the most affected areas that influence the body image of women who have undergone breast cancer treatment, especially focusing on distress and disturbances. Furthermore, it suggests that the healthcare system is lacking in implementing the need for discussing body image issues while dealing with follow-up management plans for breast cancer survivors. Inter-personal and intra-personal relationships with partners and others were considered important factors in building a better body image post-treatment. Self-compassions role in reducing the risk towards a negative body image was given primary focus.

Nature and Determinants of Emotional Intelligence among Social Studies Teachers in Public Senior High Schools in the Central Region of Ghana

Emotional intelligence (hereafter as EI) is highlighted in literature to be crucial attribute for teacher effectiveness in coping with changes and pressure in the work environment especially in the growing emphasis on acquisition of 21st century competencies among students. Hence, in response to the mounting concerns, teachers’ level of EI has become pertinent more than ever before. However, there are controversies in literature on the influence of demographic characteristics and their impact on levels of EI amongst teachers. Therefore, this study investigated the level of EI as well as how demographic characteristics (sex, age, academic qualification and years of experience) influence EI among Social Studies teachers in public Senior High Schools in the Central Region of Ghana. Bar-On (2007) mixed model of EI guided the study. The cross-sectional descriptive survey research design within the positivists’ quantitative methodology was used to collect quantitative data with the main instrument being structured questionnaire. Data were collected from all the 380 Social Studies using the census sampling technique. With the aid of the version 28 of Statistical Product for Service Solutions (SPSS) descriptive (mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics such as independent samples t-test and one-way between groups ANOVA were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that Social Studies teachers had high level of EI. Specifically, even though Social Studies teachers indicated several dimensions of EI, they had very high emotional intelligence in interpersonal relationship and intrapersonal relationship and high EI in stress management, adaptability and general mood. The study further revealed that whereas sex and academic qualification did not account for any statistical significance, age and years of teaching experience statistically significantly influenced Social Studies teachers level of EI. Therefore, the study recommended that Ghana Education Service through the Central Regional Directorates of Education should consider age and years of teaching experience when organising training programmes and interventions that have the potential of sustaining the high levels of EI to improve their effectiveness in the teaching and learning of Social Studies.

Peran Komunikasi Efektif Dalam Membangun Hubungan Guru-Anak Usia Dini Yang Bermakna

Effective communication between teachers and early childhood children plays an important role in forming significant and meaningful relationships. In this article, the author discusses the role of effective communication in building meaningful teacher-early childhood relationships. This research uses a qualitative approach with case study methods and analysis of symbolic interaction theory. The research results show that effective communication between teachers and young children requires the characteristics of teachers who are patient, willing to make sacrifices, attentive, firm, and able to attract the attention of young children. In addition, teachers must understand the diverse characters of their students and use effective media to achieve meaningful communication. Thus, effective communication can help in developing early childhood social skills, improving the quality of intrapersonal relationships, and avoiding conflict. Therefore, it is important to stimulate effective communication in children from an early age to build meaningful relationships between teachers and young children.

Fostering Alignment and the Catalytic Potential of Community-Engaged Research With US Military Veterans and Advocates

This paper explores the concept of “community-engaged research” (CEnR) within the context of Veteran health care delivery and reintegration programs. A multi-sector expert panel (msExP) was formed to evaluate and make recommendations on Veteran community reintegration research and programs. The panel consisted of Veterans, care partners, clinical providers, researchers, community stakeholders, and subject matter experts. The paper examines the composition and lifecycle of the panel, highlighting the characteristics and experiences of the participants. Shifts in the panel’s purpose and engagement levels occurred in response to unanticipated disruptions, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic. The transformation of the panel emphasizes the importance of aligning individual and group needs and deepening intrapersonal relationships Findings based on observations, surveys, and interviews with panel members contribute to the field of community-engaged research by demonstrating the utility of catalytic validity that balances group and individual development. As part of a broader study on Veteran reintegration, the panel and its development over time allowed for various perspectives on Veteran experiences and reintegration within the community that shaped the overall project. Despite the challenges of developing and maintaining a panel alongside a research study, feedback from the panel members on their participation provides insight into the potential for future working alliances in community-engaged health research.

Complexity of mentalization.

The ability to understand other people’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors is associated with an individual’s ability and his attitude in the context of relationships. The development of this process is associated with different psychosocial factors: parental competence, building a secure attachment and reduced risk of violence in the family as well as the future intrapersonal relationships and social reality of one person Mentalization is empirically associated with resolving psychological tasks in normative dilemmas and also, can influence on the outcome of personal and situational crises. And so forth, passing through the different stages of life and prevention of dysfunctional patterns in the family is facilitated. This text aims to investigate the main characteristics of mentalization, its connection with the etiopathogenesis of some main mental disorders, their course and prognosis. Several studies in recent years confirmed that these connections can enroll mentalization to prevention and psychological therapy in some mental disorders and dysfunctional thinking patterns. On the other hand, it serves as a basis for psychotherapeutic competence expressed in the ability to connect, differentiate, and separate, as the main interactional stages of the psychotherapeutic process.

A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON ASSOCIATION BETWEEN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS OF SELECTED NURSING COLLEGES IN KATHMANDU

Background: Emotional intelligence incorporates the important aspects of interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships, adaptability, moods and stress management skills, which have a profound effect on the academic performance of students. Methodology: An Analytical Cross-sectional study was carried out with main objective to find out the association between emotional intelligence and academic performance of nursing students from selected nursing colleges. Using non - probability purposive sampling method, PCL Nursing 3rd year students were selected and data was collected using standardized Assessing Emotions Scale to measure Emotional Intelligence and final examination score of the students was considered as academic performance. Collected data was processed and analyzed using SPSS version 24. Results: The findings revealed that majority of the nursing students have high emotional intelligence. There is no any statistically significant correlation between emotional intelligence and academic performance of nursing students. Regarding sub dimensions of Emotional Intelligence, there was no any statistically significant correlation between managing other’s emotion, perception of emotion and utilization of emotion with academic performance, except for managing own emotion which has statistically significant correlation with academic performance. Nursing students from different ethnicity, mother and father’s education background do not defer in EI scores except age and type of family. Conclusion: Majority of the nursing students have higher level of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is not significantly correlated with academic performance. This paper suggests that emotional intelligence is not guaranteed with the highest academic grades of students and that emotional intelligence components may be incorporated into the curriculum.

Exploring the experiences of Haitians/Haitian Americans in Miami-Dade County, Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic: how this community coped with the public health emergency.

To explore and describe the experiences of Haitians/Haitian Americans in Miami-Dade County, Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic, including their attitudes and practices towards vaccination. We interviewed 15 community members and 15 stakeholders in the Haitian/Haitian American community in Miami-Dade County, Florida using a semi-structured interview guide. The qualitative interviews were conducted between February 4, 2021, and October 1, 2021. They were conducted in both English and Haitian Creole, audio recorded transcribed/translated, and coded using thematic content analysis. The analyses revealed 9 major themes: (1) thoughts about the pandemic, (2) concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines, (3) healthcare access, February-October 2021, (4) intrapersonal relationship dynamics, (5) thoughts about individuals diagnosed with COVID-19, (6) thoughts about prevention measures (e.g., wearing masks, hand hygiene, social distancing, vaccination), (7) mental health struggles and coping, (8) food insecurity, and (9) overall experiences of the pandemic. The findings reveal that the COVID-19 public health emergency negatively affected Haitians/Haitian Americans across several domains, including employment, healthcare access, personal relationships, and food security. This research echoes the compounding negative experiences reported by multiple disadvantaged groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. From loss of employment to healthcare barriers, the pandemic forced many Haitians/Haitian Americans into greater economic and social instability. Interventions addressing these issues should recognize how these factors may interact and compound the experiences of this group. Health and public health agencies should work alongside community partners to build trust so that preventive efforts will be more readily accepted during public health emergencies.

TOWARDS PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT IN INTERACTIVE STROKE REHABILITATION THERAPY (EEG-FMRI STUDY)

HighlightsInteractive therapy (stimulation) of the brain has a significant potential, especially if it includes not only medical, but neurophysiological and psychological modalities. An integrated approach is required to provide complete readaptation to new life conditions and to decrease the percentage of disabilities in post-stroke patients. Abstract:Aim. The article is devoted to the psychological support in neurorehabilitation of patients with acute disorders of cerebral circulation. Interactive therapy (stimulation) of the brain is a new generation of neurofeedback characterized by a radical change in the “targets” of cognitive (adaptive, volitional) influence. These targets are specific cerebral structures and neural networks, the reconstruction of which leads to the restoration of physiological functions and behavioral (psychological) metamorphoses.Methods. The study involved 18 patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke with hemiparesis of 2 points in the hand (early recovery period). All patients received rehabilitation treatment at the clinic of the Federal Research Center for Fundamental and Translational Medicine. The rehabilitation program for patients from the main group (n = 11) was supplemented with a course of interactive brain stimulation in an MRI scanner. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in the biofeedback contour uses a natural intravascular tracer, a blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) signal, as feedback. Thus, the subject included into an “interactive brain” circuit is learning to modulate and modify his cerebral networks creating the new ones, or “awakening” pre-existing ones in order to improve (or reform) his mental, sensory and/or motor functions. The subject being placed in a tomograph for a long time to learn new reparative skills is in a significant need of constant (sustainable) psychological support at all stages of the neurorehabilitation.Results. A course of interactive therapy contributed to a radical improvement in motor functions, confidence in movements, and an increase in working capacity. The analysis of fMRI data over time showed that activation of the accessory motor cortex and cerebellum on the ipsilateral side at the beginning is replaced by bilateral expansion of activity zones in the cerebellum and premotor cortex by the end of the course of interactive therapy. It also was established that the result of a stroke is a deep transformation of the intrapersonal relationships of patients. At the same time, rehabilitation has significant potential, especially if it includes not only medical, but also neurophysiological and psychological modalities. The dynamics of learning in terms of fMRI mapping should be successfully synchronized with the kinetics of psychological metrics and success scales, the influence of which, as a rule, remains beyond the scope of clinical studies.Conclusion. This study was carried out in line with the search for a self-referential psychological accompaniment that optimizes the recovery, the study of temporal and spatial correspondence between the interactive dynamics of fMRI and specific clinical symptoms.

The death of the self in posttraumatic experience

ABSTRACT Survivors of trauma commonly report feeling as though a part of themselves has died. This article provides a theoretical interpretation of this phenomenon, drawing on Waldenfels' notion of the split self. We argue that trauma gives rise to an explicit tension between the lived and corporeal body which is so profoundly distressing that it can be experienced by survivors as the death of part of oneself. We explore the ways in which this is manifest in the posttraumatic phenomena of dissociation; indescribability; and the fragmentation and repetition of time. Acknowledging that the traumatic loss of part of oneself involves significant grief, we then consider whether the bereavement literature might be helpfully applied. We focus specifically upon the continuing bonds model, which emphasizes an ongoing and meaningful relationship with the deceased through an active process of memorializing. In considering how this might be appropriated to the death of the self in trauma, we suggest that the development of an intrapersonal relationship between parts lost and living might, over time, offer a unique way in which to adapt to loss and approach the future.

Understanding Animal Assisted Group Therapy from the College Counselor’s Perspective

ABSTRACT The incorporation of therapy animals into psychological services is promising as an effective form of treatment option for college students, yet limited information exists around the integration of therapy animals within groupwork. The purpose of this Hermeneutic phenomenological study was to gain an understanding of animal assisted group therapy (AAGT) on college campuses from the perspective of college mental health counselors. AAGT was explored as it relates to the lived experiences of three college-based mental health practitioners. Findings are categorized into three primary themes: adapting ethically, augmenting group treatment, and enhancing relationships. An increased sense of connection, portrayed through student attendance, decreased attrition, strong inter- and intrapersonal relationship development from student and counselors, were essential features described by college counselors as the essence of AAGT. Implications for college counselors are included.

Sekolah Perjumpaan (Social School) as a Model of Molding Social Character and Humanity Values for Teenagers

This research aims to explore how Sekolah Perjumpaan (social school) in Midang Village, West Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat Province shapes the social character of local teenagers. The research method used was a case study with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used observations and in-depth interviews with mentors, religious leaders, governmental representatives, and members of the Midang Village community to discern social activities at Sekolah Perjumpaan. Data was then analyzed by categorizing similarities and differences in themes, previously managed through data reduction, data display, and data verification to yield findings. The findings showed that Sekolah Perjumpaan maintained social harmony, which was built upon the foundations of social norms as the ethical basis for strengthening intrapersonal relationships and a life guide adopted by teenagers. Social characters and human values were implemented at Sekolah Perjumpaan, which resulted in reciprocal shares and mutual respects that mirror the attitudes, such as proper self-positioning, good attitudes, and responsibility. Additionally, Sekolah Perjumpaan had existed to teach patience, sincerity, consciousness, or commitment to doing good.

Study of the Effect of COVID-19 on Nurses’ Job Burnout and its Consequences

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses experience a high workload and stressful psychological stimuli that affect their mental and emotional health, which may lead to burnout symptoms. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the effect of COVID-19 on nurses’ job burnout and investigate its consequences. Methods: The present study is an applied descriptive study, and data collection was performed using surveys. The study was conducted on 107 nurses working in Shahid Mohammadi and Khalij-e-Fars hospitals of Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan. The level of job burnout was measured using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI), job satisfaction by Job Satisfaction Questionnaire, and depression by Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The data were analyzed via structural equation modeling by PLS 3 software. Results: Overall, the mean job burnout level was higher than the average (3.45). The results, at the 95% confidence level and the significance value of>1.96, showed that poor organizational resources and traumatic events have a direct and significant effect on nurses’ job burnout; however, the impact of workload on job burnout was not confirmed. The results also showed that nurses’ job burnout has a direct and significant relevance with depression, job dissatisfaction, and low quality of care. Conclusion: Poor organizational resources and traumatic events increased job burnout. Job burnout increased depression, and also reduced job satisfaction and quality of care. Situational and personal factors have a significant role in decreasing nurses’ job burnout. It is necessary to provide a better work environment, good intrapersonal relationships, and personal skills training courses.

Construction and Statistical Validation of a Path Model of the Factors Influencing Non-suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) among Female Adolescents

Introduction: Despite having innumerable literatures, there has been dearth of comprehensive model of the manifestation of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Aim and Objectives: The current study aims to construct a statistically validated model to explore the theoretical connections and the pathway to NSSI among female adolescents. Material and Method: A model was proposed based on the constructs empirically associated with NSSI. The research aims to explore the direct effects of external shame, hated self, and self-compassion on NSSI, and whether this relationship is mediated by borderline personality traits and menstrual phase. A total of 168 female adolescents completed the survey, including informed assent from the adolescents. The Other as Shamer Scale-2, the Forms of Self-Criticism/Self-Reassuring Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, the Risk-Taking and Self-Harm Inventory for Adolescents, and Borderline Personality Features Scale for Children were administered to the participants. Analysis of data involved descriptive statistics and path analysis. Result: The pathway shows hated self, disturbed intrapersonal relationship, and the inability to direct compassion for self may increase NSSI. Borderline personality traits and premenstrual dysphoria form indirect but contributory factors to strengthen the association between internal traits and NSSI. Conclusion: Thus it may be concluded from the present finding that external shame has significant negative effect on self-compassion and external shame has a significant positive effect on hated self. Also, self-compassion has a significant negative effect, and hated self as well external shame have significant positive effects on borderline traits. Thus, exploring this path would help to plan a suitable preventive action.

Hypothesized model of the relationship between affective behaviour, emotional intelligence and success of out-of-school youths in cell phone maintenance enterprise

PurposeMany youths are out-of-school with few having the basic sustainable skills to earn a living. Some of the engaged ones have interpersonal relationship and other problems that can sustain the successes of their business. Therefore, this study is set to investigate the relationship between affective behaviour, emotional intelligence and success of out-of-school youths in cell phone maintenance enterprise.Design/methodology/approachPurposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. Of the total, 350 out-of-school youths who are engaged in cell phone maintenance enterprise in computer village Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, were used as a sample, but 292 samples with completely filled research instrument were used for the study. Data collected were validated through the principal component analysis and the hypothesis tested through the confirmatory factor analysis using AMOS and SPSS.FindingsThe result of the study showed that affective behaviour and social skills do not necessarily predict but self-motivation predicts the career success of out-of-school youths in cell phone maintenance enterprise. Self-awareness, emotional regulation, social awareness and emotional receptivity significantly influence affective behaviour towards success in their chosen career.Practical implicationsThis study enhances the cell phone maintenance association or group to adopt the participation of on-the-job training of their members to help them build good relationship and self-esteem. The training will improve their emotional intelligence and further enhance the creation of a formidable emotional intelligent workplace team.Social implicationsThe study affirms that the constructs of emotional intelligence are predictors of career success among out-of-school cell phone maintenance. It boosts their moral and psychological behaviours towards building good customer relationship which culminates into success in their career area. This study also motivates the out-of-school youths that success is multifaceted that involves building adequate personal and social relationship within the circle of their co-maintenance personnel and customers.Originality/valueThis study showed that success in any chosen career involves adequate training, inter- and intra-personal relationship and building adequate emotional intelligence to overcome the varying challenges that may be encountered. Also it indicated that personal development in a chosen career is essential and career successes can be built around personal goal orientation rather than building it in circle of people around. The study does not totally neglect social relationship because no man can live and succeed in isolation.

Attachment Anxiety and Covert Narcissistic Pangs as Reflected in Tennessee William’s The Glass Menagerie

This paper aims to provide an interdisciplinary space for fruitful debate concerning psychoanalytical representations of attachment anxiety and the fear of abandonment of a covert narcissist within the ambit of narcissism, and its implications in artistic, literary, and health discourses. Researchers in psychiatric, clinical, developmental, personality, and social psychology are interested in the issue of narcissism since its resurgence has hit the world on a pandemic scale in the last few years. Despite the extensive research on the construct of narcissism conducted so far, one of its under-represented clinical subtypes, "covert narcissism," which is intrinsically intertwined with the fear of abandonment and attachment anxiety (Cramer, 2019) remains largely unexplored as opposed to its counterpart, grandiose narcissism. Extending this hypothesis, the primary objective of the current scholarly investigation is to examine the correlations underlying the maladaptive attachment anxiety and fear of abandonment that Amanda Wingfield, the female protagonist of Tennessee Williams's most autobiographical play, The Glass Menagerie, wrestles with in her interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships. The study's secondary purpose is to further scrutinize and unearth a slew of unconscious yet toxic expressions of covert narcissism that Amanda embodies in her machinations to remain in her 'secure base'.

The Effects of Teacher Relationships on Student Academic Achievement: A Second Order Meta-Analysis

This study aims to determine the correlational effect sizes between teacher relationships and student academic achievement. Teacher relationships were categorized as intrapersonal and interpersonal relationship types. Intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships are directed at different individuals. Intrapersonal relations refer to the inner life and thoughts of a teacher which are effective on the way of teaching and human relations. Interpersonal relations refer to social links between a teacher and the other people of the school community. The method of the study is second order meta-analysis. In this method, effect sizes of the first order meta-analyses are combined to get an average effect size score. Totally, 17 eligible first order meta-analyses are included in the study. The findings indicate that the correlational effect size between a positive teacher intrapersonal relationship and student academic achievement is positively small, positive teacher student relationship and student academic achievement is positively medium, a positive teacher school community relationship and student academic achievement is positively at a very large level. Also, correlational effect size representing a negative teacher intrapersonal relationship and student academic achievement is negatively medium, a negative teacher student relationship and student academic achievement is negatively small. As for moderator analyses, the variance of the effect sizes is statistically significant according to the positive relationship types and the publication types. In light of the findings some suggestions were made to improve teacher and school community relations that may help teachers and students to be more successful.

Intrapersonal relationship between mastery goals and motivation instability A study using a random-intercept cross-lagged panel model

Intrapersonal relationship between mastery goals and motivation instability A study using a random-intercept cross-lagged panel model

The effect of promoting mental health through employee assistance program

Abstract The employees are the valuable resources to any organizations. The business runs on the efficiency of employee’s performance. Their performances are determined by various factors like job skills, work culture, interpersonal and intrapersonal relationship and health. The health includes both physical and mental health. The disturbance in the mental health has an impact on the physical health which impacts the employee performance at work. Employee’s mental health primarily gets affected by their personal life. The unpleasant incident in their personal or family life affects the quality of work. They spend most of their time at workplace and feel like a second home to have supportive environment. The employer’s responsibility towards their employees in taking care of their personal is a must to provide work life balance. This is done through Employee Assistance Program (EPA) in promoting mental wellness at workplace. The program focuses on having proper communication with employees to address their professional concerns, counselling to provide professional support in addressing their personal problems and family issues and employee care to establish lasting relationship. This is to ensure the employees are connected with the organization and build trust and confidence and provide positive work environment. The satisfied employees are more productive at work and contribute to organizational growth.

Ethical and Deontological Challenges in Exercising the Functions of Higher Education Teachers: Perceptions of Teachers at the School of Management, Science and Technology (ESGCT)

Ethics as a science has principles that help to guide the individual's behavior within his social context, in order to ensure his high-level socialization capability in inter and intra-personal relationships. This article aims to analyze teachers' perceptions about ethical and deontological challenges in the framework of their functions in higher education. To achieve that objective, a qualitative research was performed, to better understand the ethical and deontological challenges in higher education, from the perspective of teachers' perception. The data collection process was made possible from a semi-structured interview. The research results lead us to reflect on the teacher's role as an ethically consistent professional, with a high sense of responsibility and whose main mission is to prepare the individual for society and for life. They also show us that there are recurrent cases of academic fraud, psychological and cultural immaturity of the student, which makes difficult the action of the teacher, although it is also possible to speak of the lack of professionalism in some teachers.

Understanding Internet Addiction and its Associated Factors Among Children and Adolescents: A review of literature

Internet Addiction (IA) is becoming increasingly recognized as a serious public health issue, particularly for children and adolescents. This review article discussed the complexity of IA diagnostic criteria and IA-related risk factors from a public health perspective with the intention of fostering a better understanding of IA. The entire discussion pointed out how the epidemiological triad of disease framework helps to explain the associated factors. This framework emphasises the agent (Internet characteristics and its content), host (e.g., self-personality, comorbidity, psychological status, inter- and intrapersonal relationship), and environment as extrinsic factors (i.e., physical pollution, socioeconomic status, availability, and accessibility of the Internet) that facilitate interaction between the agent and the host. Evaluation of all three components and their association with IA is essential as it allows for a more comprehensive understanding of how the issues arise, which can be useful in developing future effective public health measures for IA.