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The Relationship and Mechanisms Between Social Media Use and the Self-Objectification of Females
Yang Han,
Feng Yang,
Haiyan Zhang
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2023
Pages:
79-87
Received:
28 June 2023
Accepted:
13 July 2023
Published:
21 July 2023
Abstract: Social media has become a part of our daily life in modern society and exerts a widespread and profound impact on individuals’ physical and mental health. Self-objectification, a phenomenon widely observed on young females, generally means that women tend to regard their body as an object by adopting the societal beauty standard prevalent in a specific society, and evaluate their body from a bystander perspective. Although the objectification theory was initially proposed since 1997, the close connection between social media use and the self-objectification of females actually has received continuous attention from researchers due to the prevalence of social media in modern society and the primary role of social media in contributing to the self-objectification of females. On the basis of reviewing the existing research concerning social media use and the self-objectification of females, the present research firstly systematically reviewed the relationship between social media use and females’ self-objectification, and also attempted to clarify the mediating mechanisms between them — the internalization of societal beauty standard (cognitive mechanism) and appearance anxiety (affective mechanism). In addition, the research discussed several protective factors that may mitigate the objectification tendency of females, including physical activities, self-compassion, and social media literacy. Finally, the research discussed some potential limitations in the field of social media use and female self-objectification, and possible directions in future research. By systematically reviewing the literature regarding social media use and the self-objectification of females, the present research will deepen our understanding of how social media use will be related to the self-objectification of females and also provide practical implications for how we can promote the mental health of female social media users in daily life.
Abstract: Social media has become a part of our daily life in modern society and exerts a widespread and profound impact on individuals’ physical and mental health. Self-objectification, a phenomenon widely observed on young females, generally means that women tend to regard their body as an object by adopting the societal beauty standard prevalent in a spec...
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Limbic Psychotherapy®: An Innovative Model for Treating Simple and Complex Somatoform Dissociative States
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2023
Pages:
88-95
Received:
11 July 2023
Accepted:
8 August 2023
Published:
15 August 2023
Abstract: Limbic Psychotherapy® is a novel approach that aims to treat both simple and complex dissociative states, as well as a diverse range of psychoform and somatoform disorders associated with stress, chronic pain, or attachment troubles. This innovative method is based on a fusion of pioneering research by Pierre Janet in psychotraumatology, updated by Van der Hart and colleagues, along with crucial neurophysiological findings ranging from Sherrington to Porges. In particular, the notions of dissociated parts of the personality (PAN and PE) from the Structural Dissociation (DSP) conceptual framework will be mobilized combined with the notion of Functional Dissociation® already presented elsewhere. Drawing from our extensive experience and the integrative mind-body approach (TICE®), Limbic Psychotherapy® addresses neurophysiological imbalances frequently observed in acute or chronic stress states directly, without relying on intermediaries, suggestions or predefined protocols: in fact, the therapy functions by targeting bodily information to reintegrate dissociated parts of the personality into a unified ego, following structural or functional dissociation. By acting directly at the level of traumatic neurophysiology, Limbic Psychotherapy® makes explicit what was implicit for the patient. By activating the patient at the limit of his or her window of tolerance, it is possible to widen it, if necessary by identifying resources. At this stage, mindfulness work keeps the patient in the here and now, moving away the trauma stuck in the past. Through nonverbal therapeutic work, double binds, triple binds, such as those with higher rank, can be resolved within a few sessions.
Abstract: Limbic Psychotherapy® is a novel approach that aims to treat both simple and complex dissociative states, as well as a diverse range of psychoform and somatoform disorders associated with stress, chronic pain, or attachment troubles. This innovative method is based on a fusion of pioneering research by Pierre Janet in psychotraumatology, updated by...
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Risk Factors for Depression Among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
Grace Buluma Bakesia,
Olayo Nereah Rose,
Gladys Jepkorir Mengich,
Rose Atieno Opiyo
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2023
Pages:
96-102
Received:
12 July 2023
Accepted:
31 July 2023
Published:
15 August 2023
Abstract: Background: Depression is the third leading public health concern and second leading cause of death for adolescents. Risk factors for depression varies among adults, youth and children. This paper specifically identified the risk factors for depression among adolescents. An analytical methodology was adopted. Quantitative methods of data collection were used. An Adolescent Sociodemographic questionnaire was used for data collection. Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 27 was used for analysis. The risk factors were grouped as psychosocial, biomedical, and school-related. Findings showed that the significant risk factor for depression among adolescents were age, level of study, school category, being orphaned, parental marital status, and socio-economic status of parents. The significant biomedical factors were having HIV, anxiety and alcoholism, while the school-related predictors were difficulty in concentrating in school and difficulties with the school rules and regulations. Depression among adolescents may be predicted by a myriad of factors. The study recommends frequent screening of depression among adolescents with comorbidities for detection and action. Social support programs may target orphans, adolescents from lower social classes and those from single parents. Students and school social support groups may be trained on social support for each other.
Abstract: Background: Depression is the third leading public health concern and second leading cause of death for adolescents. Risk factors for depression varies among adults, youth and children. This paper specifically identified the risk factors for depression among adolescents. An analytical methodology was adopted. Quantitative methods of data collection...
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Employees’ Organizational Citizenship Behaviour: The Roles of Religiosity and Morale Among Public and Private Sector Employees in South-East Nigeria
Ngozi Caroline Uwannah,
Anelechi Onyemeze Uwannah
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2023
Pages:
103-110
Received:
26 July 2023
Accepted:
10 August 2023
Published:
22 August 2023
Abstract: Over the years, researchers have studied different variables that influence organizational citizenship behavior of employees. However, very few of such studies have looked at the influence of religiosity and morale on organizational citizenship behavior especially in South-East, Nigeria. This study therefore examined the influence of religiosity and morale on organizational citizenship behavior of employees in public and private sector organizations in South-East, Nigeria. A sample of 500 employees constituted the subjects of study selected through stratified random sampling technique. Religiosity, morale and organizational citizenship behavior of employees were measured with standardized scales while 3 hypotheses postulated were analyzed with multiple regression analysis and correlation matrix at 0.05 level of significance. Findings reveal that 74.7% of the variance in organizational citizenship behavior were accounted for by religiosity and morale showing that religiosity and morale jointly contributed to employees’ citizenship behaviours (F(2,488) = 725.529, p <.05). Specifically religiosity (β =.536, t = 13.437, p <.05) contributed more to the prediction of organizational citizenship behaviour than morale (β =.362, t = 8.487, p <.05). Finally, there were significant positive relationships among the variables of study with the strongest relationship found between religiosity and morale (r =.847, p <.05), followed by religiosity and organizational citizenship behaviour (r =.843, p <.05) and lastly between morale and organizational citizenship behaviour (r =.847, p <.05). These findings stress the important role of religiosity and morale on the citizenship behavior of employees. Implications of these findings are also discussed.
Abstract: Over the years, researchers have studied different variables that influence organizational citizenship behavior of employees. However, very few of such studies have looked at the influence of religiosity and morale on organizational citizenship behavior especially in South-East, Nigeria. This study therefore examined the influence of religiosity an...
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