i-manager's Journal on Educational Psychology (JPSY)


Volume 8 Issue 3 November - January 2015

Article

A Consideration to Two Main Ethical Issues In Educational Research, and How May These Be Addressed

Mohaned Ghazi Abed*
Assistant Professor, Program of Educational Graduate Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Abed, M. G. (2015). A Consideration to Two Main Ethical Issues In Educational Research, and How May These Be Addressed. i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, 8(3), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.8.3.3099

Abstract

This paper has firstly discussed the topic of Ethical Issues in Education, and has accordingly highlighted the fact that ethics are not something to deem at the commencement of a research project or fieldwork, but rather throughout the entire research process. Furthermore, two of the most important ethical issues have been given consideration - Informed Consent and involvement of children in research. The first element is informed consent, which is concerned with the question of being part of the research process, whereby the result is an informed option concerning the voluntary contribution in a research. In addition, some of the different issues raised from it and alongside suggested ways of addressing them have been discussed. The second element is the involvement of children in research. Moreover, the significance of the ethical issues regarding the right of children in research participation in order to express and report their views and experiences in more detail with regard to parental consent and confidentiality has been stated.

Article

Perfectionism: A Risk to Self-Harm

A. Linsey Cranab* , B. William Dharma Raja**
* UGC-Junior Research Fellow, Department of Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India.
** Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India.
Cranab, A. L., and Raja, B. W. D. (2015). Perfectionism: A Risk to Self-Harm. i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, 8(3), 15-20. https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.8.3.3100

Abstract

Naturally humans strive to do their work. But when it exceeds a limit, it becomes neurotic and also not healthy perfectionism. Perfectionism is always not pleasurable, and people typically confuse their talents and capabilities with their perfectionism. In fact, perfectionism interferes with a person's ability to do well (Hummel, 2000). This paper reveals about the risk of self harm due to perfectionist's thinking.

Research Paper

The Practice of Self-Care among Counseling Students

Mary G. Mayorga* , Sabina De Vries**, Elizabeth Ann***
* Associate Professor, Department of Counseling, Health & Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
** Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
*** Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, USA.
Mayorga, M., Devries, S.R., and Wardle, E.A. (2015). The Practice of Self-Care among Counseling Students. i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, 8(3), 21-28. https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.8.3.3101

Abstract

Self-care behavior is recognized as an important component for the helping professional who practices in the field of counseling or who is training to become a helping professional. Occupational stress and burnout in the field of counseling is of great concern. This study examined the practice of self-care among master level counseling students to determine their present level of self-care behavior and its impact on their level of stress. A survey was conducted and the results indicated that lower levels of self-care increased levels of stress among master level counseling students.

Research Paper

Experiential Learning through Civic Engagement as a Response to Intimate Partner Violence in the Community

Elizabeth Ann* , Karen Furgerson**, Rebecca Davis***, Tara Schultz****
*-**** Texas A & M University, Kingsville, USA.
Wardle, E. A., Furgerson, K., Davis, R., and Schultz, T. (2015). Experiential Learning through Civic Engagement as a Response to Intimate Partner Violence in the Community. i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, 8(3), 29-35. https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.8.3.3102

Abstract

Initially, survey research was conducted to examine the economic impact on domestic violence within a two-county area in South Texas. Surveys were distributed to the police departments in these areas to obtain this information. Once the data were collected, there was evidence that the downturn in the economy was having an effect on family violence. Physical threat of harm was identified as the typical type of violence, the abuser was most frequently male, and the victim female. Most of the victims came from a low socio-economic status, with little, if any resources. Recommendations from this study included the need for increased services for family violence, in addition to education about prevention. Contact was made with a local non-profit organization that provides shelter and services to victims of domestic violence. An inquiry was made regarding the availability of services to the victims of family violence, and also the need for additional services. Specific needs were identified by the agency, and a Civic Engagement grant was obtained through the university. A project was set up as a module in the counseling techniques class that provided hands on experience, in keeping with research-based information about the design and utilization of a therapeutic environment. The students carried out the work at the agency to create a space that allowed for group counseling, as well as children's play/play therapy area, and storage.

Research Paper

Perceived Social Support Mediating the Relationship between Perceived Stress and Job Satisfaction

Sarwat Sultan* , Safia Rashid**
*-** Department of Applied Psychology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.
Sultan, S., and Rashid, S. (2015). Perceived Social Support Mediating the Relationship between Perceived Stress and Job Satisfaction. i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, 8(3), 36-42. https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.8.3.3103

Abstract

This research was conducted to examine the mediating effect of perceived social support between perceived stress and job satisfaction among employees. A conveniently selected sample of 280 employees provided the information on Perceived Social Support Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and Job Satisfaction Survey. Employing Regression analyses, findings revealed the significant negative effect of perceived stress and positive effect of perceived social support on job satisfaction. Perceived stress was found non-significant in predicting perceived social support. However, perceived social support partially mediated the relationship between perceived stress and job satisfaction.

Research Paper

To Study the Relationship between Positive Teaching Attitude and Emotional Intelligence of B.Ed. Trainees in Aurangabad City

Farhatunnisa Begum* , Suhail Ahmed Khan**
* Research Scholar, Marathwada College of Education, Aurangabad.
** Principal, Marathwada College of Education, Aurangabad.
Begum, F., and Khan, S. A. (2015). To Study the Relationship between Positive Teaching Attitude and Emotional Intelligence of B.Ed. Trainees in Aurangabad City. i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, 8(3), 43-48. https://doi.org/10.26634/jpsy.8.3.3104

Abstract

It is said that our act is geared by our emotions, therefore human functioning is determined by emotions and emotions themselves are considered as higher order intelligence. Emotional intelligence is said as, the ability to perceive accurately, appraise and express emotions, generate feeling that facilitate thoughts and ability to regulate emotion to promote growth. This paper is an attempt to know the relationship between positive teaching attitudes of B.Ed. trainees with their emotional intelligence. The study is done on the sample of 300 B.Ed. trainees of Aurangabad City. The tool used to measure teaching attitude is 'Teaching Attitude Scale', prepared by Dr. S.A. Ahluwalia & 'Rogan Emotional Intelligence Test', prepared by Prof. Roquiya, Zainuddin & Anjum Ahmed. The findings reveal that, teaching attitude of B.Ed. Trainee is of moderate level where emotional intelligence level is also normal. The relationship between positive teaching attitude and emotional intelligence is moderate.