Weak Significant Relationship Research Articles

Financial Literacy among School Employees Vis-A-Vis their Financial Resilience

This study intended to examine the relationship between financial literacy and financial resilience among employees at a private higher education institution in the Philippines. The research instrument was adapted from the OECD INFE financial literacy questionnaire. The data was analyzed using frequency, percentage, ranking, mean, contingency coefficient, Chi-square, and Spearman rho correlation tests. Most of the participants were female, single, college graduates of education programs followed by business-related courses, with full-time work status, and have been employed for more than ten years in the institution. The results reveal that most participants perform very well on a test covering interest rates, inflation, and risk diversification. Most of them have low financial resilience as they can sustain their living expenses for at least a week only but not up to one month without needing to borrow money if loss of income occurs. Moreover, a positive weak significant relationship exists between financial resilience and money-related knowledge. The findings imply the development of financial education programs focusing on key areas that can help improve the employees’ overall financial well-being and empower them to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives. Keywords: financial literacy, financial resilience, school employees, Spearman rho, contingency coefficient, Chi-square test, Philippines

The effect of beliefs and self‐efficacy on the levels of sexual abuse‐related anxiety in parents of children with disabilities

AbstractThis study was conducted to investigate the relationship between self‐efficacy, sexual abuse‐related anxiety and belief levels of the parents of children receiving special education support. The study was descriptively conducted with the parents of 141 students who received special education in primary school in Kayseri in the 2021–2022 academic year. Parent information form, Parental Beliefs Form on Child Sexual Abuse (PBFCSA), Sexual Abuse Parental Anxiety Scale (SAPAS) and Parental Self‐Efficacy Instrument for Children with Disabilities (PSICD) were used in the study. Independent samples t test, Pearson rank correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression analysis were used for data analysis. In the study, statistically significant and positive correlations were found between parental beliefs about sexual abuse and anxiety about sexual abuse (r = 0.318; 95% CI [0.188, 0.438]), between anxiety about sexual abuse and parental self‐efficacy (r = 0.389; 95% CI [0.213, 0.531]) and between parental beliefs about sexual abuse and parental self‐efficacy (r = 0.324; 95% CI [0.116, 0.514]). In the study, it was found that 24.4% of parental anxiety was explained by parental self‐efficacy, beliefs about sexual abuse, parent status, working status and age. In the study, a weak but positive and significant relationship was found between parental beliefs about sexual abuse and anxiety about sexual abuse. It is recommended that studies should be conducted to determine appropriate coping methods for parents' concerns about sexual abuse and to monitor changes in their beliefs and self‐efficacy. In addition, it is predicted that applied studies addressing self‐efficacy and beliefs should be conducted to understand how levels of anxiety might be reduced.

Assessing the relationship between anxiety and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence tools among mathematics preservice teachers

Many revelations have been made about the revolution that artificial intelligence (AI) has brought to the education sector, including the opening of opportunities for personalised instruction, boosting the quality of content developed by teachers while preparing for lessons, and improving the quality of classroom evaluations. Despite the many benefits of AI adoption, there have been concerns and apprehensions about its use in the educational sector. A survey was conducted to investigate the relationship between AI anxiety and the adoption of artificial intelligence tools among mathematics preservice teachers who are university undergraduates studying mathematics education in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study sample consisted of 129 mathematics preservice teachers selected through purposive sampling. The AI anxiety scale and AI adoption scale were used for data collection after being tested for reliability. The data collected through the scales were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that the mathematics preservice teachers had a high level of AI anxiety and adopted AI at a moderate level. The study further showed that there is a significant weak relationship between mathematics preservice teachers' AI-Anxiety and AI adoption. Also, there is no significant gender difference in mathematics preservice teachers' AI anxiety and AI adoption. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that teacher education programs include AI and digital literacy in the curriculum to prepare students for the seamless integration of AI. Additionally, targeted interventions should be implemented to reduce the anxiety exhibited by preservice teachers.

Project Based Learning and Learner’s Academic Achievement in Physics at Ordinary Level in Government Aided Secondary Schools in Ibanda Municipality

The study focused on examining the relationship between project-based learning and academic achievement in physics among ordinary level students in government aided secondary schools in Ibanda Municipality. A cross-sectional design was employed using both quantitative approaches. Simple random sampling technique was applied to select the 412 respondents as response rate. Data collection was collected using questionnaire survey. Data was analysed with Pearson correlation coefficient and multi-linear regression analysis. The study concluded that there is a positive significant weak relationship between Project Based Learning and Academic learners’ achievement. The study recommends that Project Based Learning should highly be emphasized in the new current curriculum so that learners can perform very well especially in science subjects such as physics as well. The study also recommends that enough resources in form of scholastic materials should be provided so as to promote project-based learning and learner’s academic achievement in physics at Ordinary level in government aided secondary schools especially in Ibanda Municipality

Determining the Relationship Between Quality of Life and Perceived Stress in Liver Transplant Patients Receiving Immunosuppression Therapy

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between quality of life and perceived stress in liver transplant patients receiving immunosuppression therapy. Materials and Methods: This study is a cross-sectional study with the participation of 124 liver transplant patients hospitalized in the liver transplantation center of a university hospital. Results: The results of the correlation analysis between the perceived stress scale (PSS) and the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) subscales of the participants: A negative and weak significant relationship was found between physical function, physical role difficulty, emotional role difficulty, energy/vitality, social functioning, general health perception, and pain sub-dimensions (r=-0.209 and -0.480). A negative, moderate and significant relationship was found between PSS and the mental health sub-dimension (r=-0.563). As a result of the regression analysis, the effect of the PSS total score average on SF-36 sub-dimensions was examined, and it was found that it had the highest and negative effect on the mental health sub-dimension with a rate of 31.7% (R2=.317; B=-1.962; p

The Relationship of Social Media with Fashion Consciousness and Consumer Buying Behavior

with Fashion Consciousness and Consumer Purchase (Buying Behavior). Students of Higher Educational institutes of Karachi were the targeted population of the study. A convenience sampling strategy was adopted for the collection of data. The proposed study uses standardized questionnaire and 300 questioners were distributed among respondents randomly and got back 262 responses. The results of the study indicated that there is a weak significant relationship between Social Media and Fashion Consciousness, so as between Social Media and Consumer Purchase Behavior. However results of the study do not align with the statement that Customers spend more than Rs. 4000 per shopping trip.

Analyzing the Relationship Between Self-Efficacy in Protecting Against Substance Use and Loneliness in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

To analyze the relationship between self-efficacy in protecting against substance use and loneliness in adolescents. This descriptive, cross-sectional study comprised 400 adolescents. A Sociodemographic Data Form, Self-Efficacy for Adolescents Protecting Against Substance Abuse Scale (SEAPSAS), and Short-Form UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS-8) were used for data collection. Regression analysis and Pearson correlation analysis, as well as descriptive statistics, were used in data analysis. Mean ULS-8 total score was 17.94 (SD = 5.07) and mean SEAPSAS total score was 68.78 (SD = 17.59). A weak significant negative relationship was found between mean ULS-8 total score and mean SEAPSAS subdimensions and total score. As a result of regression analysis, it was determined that ULS-8 total score negatively affected mean SEAPSAS total score by 24.9% (R2 = 0.249; B = -1.713; p < 0.001). Loneliness in adolescents, which was observed to negatively impact self-efficacy in protecting against substance use, should be addressed by psychiatric nurses through prevention activities and support programs and services, such as early detection and intervention. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 62(9), 29-36.].

Relationship between Distress Tolerance, Emotional Labor and Job Satisfaction in Private Hospital Workers

This study aims to examine the state of tolerating the distress of private hospital workers and whether emotional labor is related to job satisfaction. Three scales, namely distress tolerance, emotional labor, and job satisfaction, were used in the study. The research population consists of employees working in a private hospital in Ankara. In this context, the research was carried out with 220 hospital employees. Convenience sampling was used to collect the data. Necessary permissions were obtained for the research. The findings obtained in the study were analyzed through the IBM SPSS Statistics 22 program. T-test and ANOVA test were used because the data took values suitable for normal distribution. While there was no significant difference between tolerating the profession and distress and job satisfaction, a significant difference was obtained with emotional training. As a result, a fragile positive and significant relationship was obtained between distress tolerance and emotional labor. In contrast, a weak positive and significant relationship was found between distress tolerance and job satisfaction and between emotional labor and job satisfaction.

The influence of job security on job performance among Jordanian nurses

BackgroundJob security is one of the basic needs of nurses and it has a great influence on their willingness to work. The effectiveness of job performance of nurses will reflect on the whole organization’s performance by providing high quality health services. AimThe purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between job security and employee performance among Jordanian nurses. MethodThe study utilized a descriptive, comparative cross-sectional design. It was conducted in two governmental and two private hospitals. A sample of 156 nurses was recruited conveniently to participate in the study. The Job security questionnaire and The Six-Dimension Scale of Nursing Performance were used to collect data. ResultsThe mean value of the job security score was (3.26) which reflect a moderate level of job security. The employee performance score average was (2.68) reflecting a high level of job performance. There is a significant moderate positive relationship between job security and employee performance (r = 0.404, p < 0.01). Years of experience as a registered nurse (r = −0.18, p < 0.05), years of experience in the current hospital (r = −0.20, p < 0.05), and years of experience in the current unit (r = −0.19, p < 0.05) had a weak negative but significant relationship with employee performance. ConclusionNurses with moderate levels of job security obtained high scores on job performance. Future research can look into the characteristics of Jordanian nursing work environments that might have contributed to the observed differences between job security and employee performance.

The Effect of Hounsfield Unit Value on the Differentiation of Malignant/Benign Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy and Masses Diagnosed by Endobronchial Ultrasonography.

In cases where standardized maximum uptake (SUVmax) values in positron emission tomography (PET-CT) were not sufficient to differentiate mediastinal lymphadenopathy and masses from malignant or benign, the contribution of Hounsfield unit (HU) values in thorax computed tomography to the diagnosis was evaluated. The study was conducted by evaluating the data of 182 patients between 2019 and 2023. HU values on non-contrast thorax computed tomography and PET-CT SUVmax values of biopsied masses and lymph nodes were compared with histopathological diagnoses. Patients, 58 females (31.9%) and 124 males (68.1%), who underwent EBUS were included in the study. Biopsies were taken from 233 stations (199 lymph nodes, 34 masses) from 182 patients. A total of 135 of the biopsies taken from 233 stations were histopathologically malignant and 98 were benign. While PET-CT SUVmax values of cases with benign histopathology were 4.5 ± 3.5, it was 7.6 ± 4.2 in patients with malignant pathology (p<0.05). The HU value on non-contrast thorax tomography in patients with benign histopathology was 43.1 ± 15.7, and in patients with malignant histopathology it was 40.5 ± 13.7 (p>0.05). When HU was compared according to lung cancer type, it was found to be significantly higher in non-small cell lung cancer (p=0.035). A weak (r=0.182) positive and significant relationship (p<0.01) was found between PET-CT values and HU values in thorax computed tomography. While positron emission tomography maintains its importance in the differentiation of mediastinal lymphadenopathy and masses from malignant to non-malignant, it was concluded that HU values in computed tomography are not sufficient to distinguish malignant/non-malignant.

Comparison between key crop production and farmers' perspectives in Eastern Hungary: A regional study

&lt;abstract&gt; &lt;p&gt;Agricultural production and technology are crucial in supplying agricultural commodities and ensuring food security. Farmers are pivotal in this process. However, there is a noticeable gap in research: While numerous researchers focus on the national perspective, there is a relative scarcity of research conducted at the regional level. This lack of regional-scale studies highlights the need for more localized research to understand and address the unique agricultural challenges and opportunities in specific areas. We aimed to analyze wheat and maize production in a county in Eastern Hungary. We also aimed to delve into farmers' perspectives regarding the agricultural sector and research. Key findings included the average maize, with a yield at 5,896.2 ± 1,624.2kg/hectare (2000–2020), which appeared to be superior to wheat, which had a mean yield of 4,135.7 kg/hectare with a standard deviation of 788.4. The Tukey test confirmed significant differences between wheat and maize in terms of harvested area, production, and yield, highlighting distinct performance variations of these crops in the region. Moreover, we identified a weak but significant correlation between the value of the golden crown and aspects such as cost-effective crop protection, reduced tillage costs, and increased production value and income. A similar weak significant relationship was found between farmers' age and research topics related to increasing sales revenue. We aimed to analyze wheat and maize production in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County in Eastern Hungary. We found that 58% of farmers did not maintain accurate records of production-related costs and income, which could have significant implications for revenue calculation and decision-making. The outcomes of this research are instrumental for decision-makers, providing insights that could guide the development and implementation of agricultural policies and practices at a regional scale.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/abstract&gt;

The Role of Self-Regulation Skills and Digital Game Addiction Tendencies in Predicting Preschool Children's Prosocial Behaviors

In the study, the role of self-regulation skills and digital game addiction tendencies in predicting the prosocial behavior of preschool children was examined. The study group of the research, which was conducted using the correlational model, consisted of 255 children aged 5-6 years who were studying in the kindergartens of the primary schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education in the Efeler district of Aydın province in the 2022-2023 academic year. The data of the study were collected through the General Information Form filled by their parents for their children, The Digital Game Addiction Tendency Scale, The Self-Regulation Skills Scale for 4-6 Years-Old Children-Mother Form and The Child Prosociality Scale-Teacher Form filled by their teachers for children. In the research findings, a negative significant weak relationship was determined between the prosocial behaviors of preschool children and the conflict and reflection sub-dimensions of digital game addiction tendencies. A positive and significant weak relationship was determined between pre-school children's prosocial behaviors and the sum of their self-regulation skills and sub-dimensions of attention, working memory, inhibitory control-emotion, and inhibitory control-behavior. As a result of regression analysis, it was determined that self-regulation skills and digital game addiction tendencies of 5-6 year old children together predicted prosocial behavior variability by 14%. The findings showed that the most powerful predictors of the child's prosocial behavior are self-regulation skills, attention and inhibitory control-behavior sub-dimensions, and the tendency for digital game addiction to be the conflict sub-dimension. The findings were discussed in the light of the literature, and suggestions were made to those concerned that prevention and intervention studies should be given importance to the negative effects of digital games that contain negative elements and are exposed for long periods of time, and that it would be effective to address self-regulation skills in interventions and programs aimed at encouraging children's prosocial behaviors.

Relationship between Personality and Academic Procrastination amongst Undergraduate Students in Selected Private Universities in Kuala Lumpur

This research is to investigate the relationship between personality and academic procrastination amongst undergraduate students in selected private Universities in Kuala Lumpur. In this research, the sample consisted of 150 undergraduate students from selected private universities in Kuala Lumpur, 106 female students and 44 male students. The first result for this present research showed that there is a significant relationship between personality and academic procrastination as three of the five personality domains are found to have a significant relationship with academic procrastination at 0.05 and 0.01 level of significance. The second result showed that there is a moderate significant negative relationship between conscientiousness and academic procrastination, r = .402, p &lt; .01. The third result showed that there is a weak significant positive relationship between neuroticism and academic procrastination, r = .244, p &lt; .01. The fourth result showed that there is a weak significant negative relationship between agreeableness and academic procrastination, r = -.161, p &lt; .05. The fifth result showed that there was a nonsignificant correlation of .030 (p = n.s.) between openness to experience and academic procrastination. The sixth result showed that there was a nonsignificant correlation of -.098 (p = n.s.) between extraversion and academic procrastination. The recommendations for future researchers are also suggested in this research which included the conduct of this research in different countries with respondents from different backgrounds.

Correlations of systemic blood cytokines in patients with coronary heart disease and experienced COVID-19

Coronavirus infection brings an extreme threat to older people and particularly to patients with severe cardiovascular pathology, including coronary heart disease (CHD). Recovery in these patients largely depends on the severity of cytokine disorders in the acute phase of the disease, since they negatively affect cardiomyocytes, including those through the development of complications in other organs and systems. However, changes in the plasma cytokines of elderly patients with CHD who have experienced COVID-19 have not been studied in practice. Objective. To study the correlations of plasma cytokines in older patients with CHD in the early recovery stages after COVID-19. Subjects and methods. The investigation enrolled 40 elderly patients with CHD at weeks 3-4 following recovery from COVID-19 and 38 patients of the same age with CHD without COVID-19 in their history. The fasting plasma cytokine level was determined using a Becton Dickinson FACS Canto 2 apparatus (USA) in the morning. The relations between the cytokines were studied by the correlation method. Results. Interleukin (IL)-6 showed the greatest number of significant correlations (direct weak and medium associations with other cytokines), including a direct statistically significant average correlation with IL-17 (r=0.63), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) (r=0.42), interferon-γ (IFN-γ) (r=0.39), IL-2 (r=0.35), IL-3 (r=0.33), as well as a weak significant relationship to IL-7 (r=0.29). IFN-γ had three direct significant correlations with IL-6 (r=0.39), IL-7 (r=0.36), and TNF-α (r=0.29). The latter showed two direct average significant correlations with IL-6 and IL-17. Conclusion. In the early stages of recovery, in 60–74-year old patients with CHD after experienced COVID-19, IL-6, IFN-γ, and TNF-α cytokines had the greatest conjugacy, which can be used as markers of recovery in this patient cohort.

Investigation of the Relationship Between Nomophobia and Social Studies Teachers' Social Network Use

The smartphones we use in every aspect of our lives can be accessed anywhere without the limitation of physical space. This situation has led to excessive use of smartphones. Individuals, when unable to access their smartphones, experience anxiety and distress, revealing their nomophobic tendencies. Additionally, the availability of internet access on smartphones has increased the use of social networks. In this context, the research aims to determine the relationship between social studies teachers' purposes for using social networks and nomophobia. In the study, a quantitative research model called the correlational survey model was employed to determine the relationship between social studies teachers' purposes for using social networks and their levels of nomophobia. The sample of the research consists of 330 social studies teachers working in state schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in Turkey. The data of the research were collected using the "Personal Information Form," "Nomophobia Scale," and "Social Media Usage Purpose Scale." According to the research findings, there was no significant relationship between the gender of social studies teachers and their use of social networks or nomophobic perceptions. However, a statistically significant relationship was found between the use of social networks and nomophobic perceptions of social studies teachers based on factors such as unlimited internet use, education level, seniority, age, and internet usage duration. A weak significant relationship was determined between social studies teachers' usage of social networks and their nomophobic perceptions.

A Research on Mathematical Epistemological Beliefs and Mathematics Motivation of High School Students

"This research aimed to investigate the relationship between mathematical epistemological beliefs and the mathematics motivation of high school students. The survey model was employed in the research. Four hundred twenty-four high school students constitute the study group from public high school. Data were collected through the “Mathematics-Oriented Epistemological Belief Scale” and the “Mathematics Motivation Scale.” The Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis H tests were used to analyze the data. The findings showed a significant positive relationship at a moderate level between the belief that learning depends on effort with motivation, a weak and negative significant relationship between the belief that learning depends on ability with motivation and a negative and insignificant relationship between the belief that there is only one truth with motivation. The mathematical epistemological beliefs and mathematical motivations of high school students differ statistically in terms of gender, mother's education level, and daily studying time. However, they do not differ statistically regarding out-of-school support, technology, internet use, class level, father's education level, or perceived income level."

Examination of the Relationship Between Science Fiction Self-Efficacy and Spatial Ability of Science Teacher Candidates

"In the study, it is aimed to examine the relationship between science fiction self-efficacy and spatial ability of science teacher candidates. The study is quantitative research and correlation research was used as a research design. The study group consisting of 200 science teacher candidates was formed by using the convenience sampling method. The data collection tools are Santa Barbara Solids Test, Spatial Ability Self-Report Scale and Science Fiction Self-Efficacy Scale for Science Teacher Candidates. Correlation analysis was performed in the analysis of data and Pearson Correlation for normally distributed data and Spearman Correlation for non-normally distributed data was used. As a result of analyzes, for science fiction candidates it was concluded that there is a moderately positive and significant relationship between spatial ability and spatial ability self-report, a moderately positive significant relationship between science fiction selfefficacy and spatial ability self-report, and a weak positive significant relationship between science fiction self-efficacy and spatial abilities. According to the findings, it was concluded that science teacher candidates make a consistent self-assessment in terms of their spatial ability. Moreover, it has been determined that some improvement in spatial ability can be achieved by using science fiction as a tool to develop spatial ability."

Measuring the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Inflation in Nigeria Using ARDL Approach

Coronavirus also known as COVID -19, is a disease that emerged from China during last quarter of the year 2019. The diseases is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. It caused stagnation of many economic activities across the Globe. The economic damage of the pandemic represent the largest economic shock the world experienced in decades since 1930s. During the period of the covid-19 pandemic, Nigeria witnessed persistence increase in general price of goods and services. Thus, the study was carried to examine the relationship between covid-19 infections and inflation using weekly time series data on the variables of study. Auto-Regression Distributed Lag Model (ARDL) was employed to estimate the relation between the inflation and covid-19. The ARDL bound test indicated the absence of cointegration among the variables of study. Consequently, short-run ARDL was estimated and the findings are as follows: there is weak negative but significant relationship between Covid 19 and inflation. Furthermore, exchange rate has a positive and significant impact on inflation. Granger causality test found that covid-19 granger causes inflation. The study therefore concluded that, covid-19 based on literature can cause inflation through its transitory effect and measures especially lockdowns taken by government in the process of curbing the spread of the pandemic. The study recommended that government should be cautions when taking measures to curb a disease or any action that can cause production bottleneck in the economy, and it finally recommended further studies in the area to reveal more results.

Unintended consequences of the electronic health record and cognitive load in emergency department nurses

AimThe study aimed to explore the relationship between the unintended consequences of the electronic health record and cognitive load in emergency department nurses. MethodsThe study utilized a correlational quantitative design with a survey method approach. This study had a 30.4 % response rate for a total of 304 ED nurse participants who were members of a national ED nursing organization. Data analysis included descriptive and correlational measurements of two instruments. ResultsIn this study, there was a statistically significant, weak negative relationship between CL and UC-EHR in ED nurses, rs (264) = −0.154, p 0.002. Although a significant weak relationship was identified in this study, the study variables, subscales, and demographic data groupings presented moderate-to-strong positive, statistically significant correlations. Descriptive frequency data unveiled EHR stimulated patient safety threats occurring once a week to monthly. ConclusionsThe novelty of this research study provided profound implications for the future of nursing practice, policy, and nursing science. EHR optimization to minimize patient safety risks is recommended with the inclusion of end-users from this study's identified subgroups. The researchers propose a reduction of EHR burden in nursing practice.

Cyberloafing, Workplace Incivility and Employee Productivity: An Empirical Study in Rural Municipalities of Kaski District

In today’s digitalized workplace, workplace incivility and cyberloafing have become major concerns for many corporate and government organizations all over the world. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of cyberloafing and workplace rudeness on workers. The study took a quantitative approach, administered a set of survey questionnaire, and collected response from 135 employees from three rural municipalities in Kaski district. Different descriptive and inferential statistical analysis tools were applied to draw the conclusion. Results showed that the cyber loafing and employee productivity had a weak significant positive relationship (0.320) whereas work incivility and employee productivity had a negative co-relationship (-0.304). Similarly, the regression result reveled a significant low magnitude of impact of cyberloafing and workplace incivility (0.443 and -0.445 coefficient respectively) on employee productivity. This research underlines the necessity for local governments to put policies in place that discourages uncivil behavior at workplace and prevent employees from the tendency of cyberloafing, as doing so can help to increase worker productivity.