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The Compass, Issue 7

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The Efficiency Of A Group Counseling Program Based On Gestalt Play In Improving The Level Of Perceived Self Efficiency Among A Sample Of Abused Children, Fayez Mahamid

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The present study aims at find out the effect of a group counseling program based on Gestalt Play in improving the level of perceived self Efficiency among a sample of abused children. The sample consisted of (20) male and female abused children who received counseling services at Madeed Center for Counseling and Mental Health in Nablus city. Then they where randomly distributed to two groups; Experimental group whose members received a group counseling program based on Gestalt play, and control group whose members did not receive the counseling program. The performance of the two groups on perceived self Efficiency scale …

The Relationship Between Self- Concept And Aspiration Amongst Professional Soccer Players In Palestine, Mahmoud Atrash, Aladdin Sheta

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-concept and the level of aspiration among professional soccer players in Palestine. In addition, to determine the differences in self-concept and aspiration according to the order of the club, playing position, and experience. The results of the study showed the following: - The level of self-concept among professional soccer players in Palestine was moderate, where the percentage of the response was (69.0%). The level of aspiration amongst professional soccer players in Palestine was low, where the percentage of the response was (56.8%). There was a positive correlation between self-concept …

To What Extent Pakistani Citizens Are Enjoying The Right Of Access To Information? An Exploratory Study, Ammara Yousaf, Khalid Mahmood

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study was to explore and explain the provision of the right of access to information (RAI), a remarkable development particularly in the field of human rights and information management in Pakistan. This study has two objectives: (1) to track the practice and propensity of public information officers (PIOs) in providing information under the Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act, 2013; (2) to examine the perceptions of information seekers in retrieving the information under the Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act, 2013 (PTRIA, 2013). A mixed-method, sequential design with a parallel database variant was used …

The Impact Of Teaching Strategy Based On Montessori Theory On The Level Of Phonemic Awareness Among The 1st Grade Students In Jordan In Light Of The Mother's Educational Level, Taghreed Mustafa, Abdul Rahman Al Hashemi

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aims torevealthe impactof the teachingmethods based on the Montessori theory. Itfocuses on the first graders phonological awareness in Jordan, and shedding the light on the mother's educational background. The sample included (50) students, both male and female, divided into two controlling and experimental groups. The researcher had planned an educational strategy along with a phonological awareness test. The experimental group implemented the developed educational strategies for eight weeks. While the controlling group experienced eight weeks of regular educational methods. Both groups were tested for phonological awareness before and after the experiments. Results for (MANCOVA) analysis showed a difference …

The Reality Of Contemplative Practices And Its Impact On Achievement Of High Basic Stage Teachers In Province Of Irbid, Lamia Obidat

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed at identifying the reality of reflective Practicesand its Impact on Achievement Motivationof High Basic Stage Teachers in Irbid, the sample of the study consisted of (650) teachers (males and females) In Irbid Directorate of Education, whereas the Scale of reflective Practices and the Scale of Achievement Motivation were used to collect data. The study results showed that there was the high degreein the level of reflective Practicesand Achievement Motivationof High Basic Stage Teachers and there was significant statistical relationship between reflective Practicesand Achievement Motivation of High Basic Stage Teachers and there was significant statistical relationship between the …

The Impact Of Incentives On The Players Of First Division Clubs For Handball In Jordan, Yaser Telfah

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed to investigate the effect of psychological incentives, social, administrative, physical, health and physical on the players of first division clubs for handball in Jordan.The researcher used the descriptive approach to achieve the objectives of the study, the study sample consisted of (136)players on the players of first division clubs for handball in Jordan for a season (2016), Questionnairethat Developed by Haddad (2005)was used for data collection, The results showed that there were impact of incentives (psychological, social, administrative, physical and health) for players of first clubs for handball in Jordan in a high degree, and there is …

The Impact Of Competition On The Self-Confidence Of The Jordanian National Football Team For Young Women Under (17) Years, Abdullah Almkhademh, Hamzh Sallam

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aimed to identify the impact of the competition on the self-confidence of the Jordanian national football team for young women under (17)years, as well as the level of self-confidence depending on the variables (experience, place of residence, state of play, play center), the study sample consisted of (22) player of the women's football team, it has been used descriptive approach his image survey to collect information and data, the researchers designed a questionnaire to measure the characteristic self-confidence, which is three-pronged: (performance, loss, win), where the number of ferries (40), results were treated statistically using the arithmetic mean, …

The Effect Of Using Puzzles And Games On Students’ Mathematical Thinking At The Faculty Of Educational Sciences And Arts (Unrwa), Mohammad Al-Absi

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed at investigating the effect of using puzzles andgames on students’ mathematical thinking at the faculty of educational sciences andarts (UNRWA),accordingto their self-efficacy, by using the qausi-experimental approach, with nonequivalent control group design. The sample of the study consisted of (79) students, registered the “basic concepts in mathematics” course, distributed totwo sections,one section chosenrandomly as an experimental group who wastaughtduring the “Number theory”unit by teachingthem throughpuzzles and games, and the other section as a control group who wastaughtusing the traditional method of instruction. Results of the study revealed that puzzles and games had a positive effect on improving …

The Effect Of Teaching Using Suchman Investigative Model And Systematic Cognitive Comprehensive Model On The Acquisition Of Scientific Concepts And Developing Critical Thinking Skills Among Female Eighth Graders, Yazan Alsaadneh, Sinaria Abdel Jabbar

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed to investigate the effect of teaching using Suchman Investigative Model and Systematic Cognitive Comprehensive Model on the Acquisition of scientific concepts among female eighth graders. In orderto achieve the purposes of the study the researchers developeda test to acquire scientific concepts.The validity and reliability of the test were verified.The purposivesample consistedof (74) femaleeighth graders,selected fromkhadiga Bint Khuwaylid School in Maan Governorate for the Academic Year 2016/2017.Theparticipants wereassigned randomly to the two experimental groups: the first groupof the participants consisting of (37) studentswere taughtusing Suchman Investigative Model, and the second group of the participants consisting of (37) students …

The Effect Of Using K-W-L Strategy In The Achievement Of Fifth-Grade Students In Reading And Their Attitudes Towards It's Learning In Public Schools In Nablus, Ali Habayeb, Jana Mubaslat

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The aim of this study is to explore the effect of an instructionalprogram based on K-W-L strategy in acquiring the reading skills of the fifth grade students in public schools within Nablus Governorate. Quasi experimental designwas used in the study. The sample consisted of (61) students from Yasser Arafat’s elementaryschool split into 2 groups,Experimental and control. The experimental group was taught using the K-W-L strategy,while the control group was taught using the traditional method. An instructionalprogram based on K-W-L strategy to develop the reading skills was designed to achieve the goals of this study,the researcher has carried out an achievement …

Negotiation Straegies And Their Relationship To Decision-Making Among Secondary School Principals In Taif City, From The Viewpoint Of The Agents And Teachers, Amjad Daradkah, Shati Albqami

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed to identify the level of practice of negotiation and relationship with strategies to take the decision to the secondary school principals in Taif, also investigated the degree of divergence of views levels of exercise strategies and decision-making processes in different variables (Job Title, specialization, and the number of years of experience). Was used descriptive method Correlative, The study sample consisted of (336) Agent and a teacher, were chosen randomly from the study population, and to collect data used a questionnaire composed of two axes first negotiating strategies, and the second decision-making, has been to ensure the veracity …

Verifying The One-Dimensional Assumption Under Item Response Theory, Using Exploratory Factor Analysis Versus Confirmatory Factor Analysis - Comparative Study, Arwa Alhawari

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed to verifythe One-dimensionalAassumptionunder Item Response Theory, UsingExploratoryFactorAnalysis Versus ConfirmatoryFactorAnalysis. Comparative study. To achieve this aim, the concept of One-dimensionalassumptionwas defined, andits importance,andthe consequences resulting from its violation, were illustrated.The required conditions for One-dimensionalwere identified,and the One-dimensionalIndicatorswere explained, in addition to the definition of structural equation model and its importance,and the required conditions of confirmatory analysis. were identified too.The indicators are discussed,exploratory factor analysis versus confirmatory factoranalysiswhichthey concedefitindicators.Among the procedures of the study was to generate data andgenerating anitemswere alsogeneratingthe examinee's ability, andgeneratingdatarate(1000) were examined,test length (30)item, andAbility distribution(normal)accordingtoItem Response Theory Models (three-parameter)andanalysisofdata generateddepending on thesoftwareAMOS21and SPSS. The …

Achievement Motivation Of Racket Coaches In Jordan, Shafe' Telfah

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aimed at investigating level of achievement motivation among Jordanian coaches in racket sports according to personal variables (qualification, experience, Workplace, type of game, monthly income, age). Researcher used the descriptive approach. The study sample consisted of (50) male coaches of Racket Sport (tennis, table tennis, badminton, squash) with Job in Universities, Sport Federation, and Sport Clubs in Jordan. Data was collected through the use of questionnaire developed by the researcher. The questionnaire includes two parts: a personal variables, level Achievement Motivation questionnaire includes (29) items divided into five subscales (ambition and the quest for success, achievement, tendency of …

The Relation Between Job Enrichment And Motivation Work Among Balqa Applied University Employees': Survey Study At Main Campus, Majed Al-Khayat

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between job enrichmentand work motivation. In addition, to identify a difference of job enrichment and motivation work according to gender and job rank variables amongadministrative employeesat Al-Balqa Applied University Main Campus.The study sample consisted of(300) employees' which including (170) Males and (130) Females.It has been selected using a stratified random sample method. The study develops two instruments to measurejobenrichment elements and work motivation; after finding psychometric propertiesfor two scales.The finding reveals that there is a significant positive relationshipbetween job enrichment elements and intrinsicmotivation among employees. Therefore,the levels of job …

The Degree Of Needs For The Faculties Of Arts In The Jordanian Universities Students' To Include The National Security Concepts In The Subject Of National Education, Sawsan Badrakhan, Mohammad Qattawi

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aimed at investigating students' views of Faculties of Arts in the Jordanian Universities Need in the Inclusion of theSubject National Educationin light of the variables of gender and the studying level in the first semester2015/2016.To achieve the objective of the study, a questionnaire which included (45) items was administered and distributed to four domains: the political security, intellectual security, social security and economic security. The study sample consisted of (443) male and female students. The results of the study showed that the degree of faculties of arts students' need in the inclusion of the national securityconcept in thesubject …

The Effect Of Using Mind Maps And Conceptual Maps On The Achievement And The Development Of Creative Thinking For Sixth Grade Students In Science In Palestine, Abdel Ghani Saifi, Abeer Abu Diak

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed at investigating the effect of using Mind maps and Conceptual maps on theachievement and development of creative thinking for the Sixth Grade Students.The research population included all sixth grade female students in the governmental schools of Qabatya Governorate in Palestine (1143 female students). The study was conductedon asample of (70) female students, in Jaba'basic school in the Education Directorate of Qabatya. The sample consisted of two groups, an experimental group (35) students taught using Mind maps and Conceptual maps, andacontrol group (35) students taught using traditional teaching; i.e. without maps. Two tools were used in the present …

Evaluating A Proposed Training Program To Improve The Competences Of Unrwa's Teachers In The Blended Learning In North West Bank, Jamal Marshood, Abdel-Fattah Masheikh

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The aim of the present study is to evaluate a proposed training program to improve the competences of UNRWA's teachers in the blended learning in North West Bank, for this purpose the researchers usedaquasi-experimental design of two groups with pre-test and post-test. The study population consists of all teachers from Nablus educational area at UNRWA schools; the randomsample consisted of (44) male and female teachers, (24) teachers were an experimental group experienced training program, (20) teachers were control group did not expose to the proposed training program.The researchers designed a practical test and classroomvisitform in order to assess the impact …

The Extent Of The Application Of Referees In The Jordanian Union Football To Life Skills From The Standpoint Of Professional Referees, Ahmed Batayneh, Mohammad Maqableh

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aimed to identify the extent of the application of referees in the jordanian union football to life skills from the standpoint of professional referees, as well as to identify the differences in views regarding the application of life skills depending on the variable (age, educational qualification), and researchers used the descriptive method and sample consisted of (35) referee of professional football and registered for the sports season (2014 - 2013), was selected purposively, where they answer a questionnaire study consisted of (33) items distributed on five areas (decision-making, problem-solving, communication, leadership spirit, self-esteem), the results of the study …

Exploring The Factors Contributing To Grades’ Inflation In Jordanian Universities: Faculty – Oriented View Point, Maen Jaradat, Hassan Alomari

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed to exploring the factors contributing grades’inflation in jordanian universities: Faculty - Oriented ViewPoint،The study sample consisted of (300) faculty member selected as stratified random sample from four public and private universities، the study followed the descriptive analytical approach and build a questionnaire for grades inflation factors. Results detected three factors that contribute to grades inflation and its relationship with some variables: the factor (the role of members in grades inflation) has get first place، followed by a factor (the diversity and abundance of options available to the student)،and finally came (university policies)، all values achieved (medium) value. …

The Assessment Of Social Studies Textbooks Of The Fourth, Fifth And Sixth Grades In Jordan According To Life, Social And Environmental Skills, Eed Al Sobhieen, Reham Al Mohtadi, Ahmad Al Hebyry

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed at preparing a list of life, social and environmental skills Social Studies textbooks of the fourth, fifth and sixth grades in Jordan. The study also aimed to exploring the skills included in Social Studies textbooks. The researchers have used the descriptive and analytical approach since it is consistent with the objectives of the study. To achieve the goals the study used the list of social and environmental skills, where the researchers analyzed the content of Social Studies textbooks of the fourth, fifth and sixth grades. The data of the study consisted of (2) areas and (27) items …

The Effect Of Using The Reciprocal Style On Some Life Skills Of First Year Students At Al-Jouf University, Hassan Sotary

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The aim of this study is to identify the effect of using the Command & Reciprocal style on learning some life skills of first year students at Al-Jouf University. The sample consisted of 40 students who were divided into two groups of 20 students each; one for the command style and one for the reciprocal style. An educational program has been used to teach the life skills. The program consisted of eight educational units for each teaching style. A lecture per week for each learning style. The researcher used the mean, percentages, standard deviation, and the t-test. The results showed …

Parentification Among Adolescents Of Divorced And Non-Divorced Parents Of South Triangle Area In Palestine: A Comparative Study In Relation To A Number Of Psychological Symptomes And Demographic Variables, Aya Shawahna

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed at exploringthe differences inparentification betweenadolescents of divorced andnon-divorced parents,and the differences between the parentified and the non-parentified adolescentsin relation to a number of psychological symptoms,and to investigate the predictability ofa number ofdemographic variablesinthe development ofparentification. The sample consisted of 200 adolescents selectedfromthe South Triangle area in Palestine.To achieve the study objectives,an adapted form ofParentification Questionnaire-PQ(Sessionsand Jurkovic, 1986) and the Brief Symptom Inventory-BSI (Leonard R. Derogatis, 1992)were adopted.Results of(t-test)revealed significant differences in parentification levels between theadolescents of divorced and non-divorced parents; the mean of the scores on the PQ of the former groupwassignificantly higherthan that of the latter. …

Students And Instructors' Attitudes Toward Computerized Tests In Business Faculty At The Main Campus Of Al- Blaqa Applied University, Majed Al-Khayat

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The main purpose of this study is to investigate students and instructors' attitudes toward computerized tests in Business faculty at main the campus of Al- Blaqa Applied University. The study sample was selected utilizing a stratified random technique and consisted of (338) students, including (156) Male and (182) Female. Additionally, the researcher interviewed (5) instructors employing Semi-structured interview. An instrument was developed to measure student's attitude toward computerized tests, which include (35) items covering two dimensions: testing procedures and nature of the test. After finding psychometric properties for the scale. The findings reveal that students and teachers have positive attitude …

The Common Play Characteristics For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Its Relation To Some Variables, Mohammed Hamdan

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The present study aimed to identify the common play characteristics in children with autism spectrum disorder and find out it’s relationship to some variables, the study sample consisted of (64) children with autism spectrum disorder (39) boys and (25) girl were chosen deliberately from (6) centers and institutions that provide training and educational services for children with autism spectrum disorder, to achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher developed a questionnaire to measure the play characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder, it included 60 items distributed on (4) dimensions include the symbolic playing skills, the basic skills to …

Life Satisfaction And Its Relationship To Self Determination Skills And Hope In Adolescents With Disabilities In Jordan, Amal Abudaoud, Jamal Al Khateeb

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between life satisfaction, hope and self-determination in adolescents with disabilities. Ninety students participated in this study. Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale, The Arc’s Self-Determination Scale, and The Children’s Hope Scale were used to collect data. The data were analyzed using mean scores, standard deviations, and Pearson correlation coefficient. The study indicated strong correlations between self-determination, hope and life satisfaction in adolescents with disabilities. Based on these results, the study recommended some recommendations as: 1. The needs for further research and studies different types of disabilities. 2. The research is needed to …

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How Should We Express Gratitude? The Effects Of Method And Focus Of Gratitude Expressions On The Self, The Other, And The Relationship, Laurette J. Mcilwee

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

Two studies investigated the interpersonal and intrapersonal functions of gratitude expressions. In Study 1, participants expressed gratitude to a confederate in a lab paradigm (or expressed it privately) and consequently rated the confederate as significantly warmer and more competent. Sharing gratitude also led to a fortification of basic needs (belonging, self-esteem, meaning in life, and control). Study 2 attempted to replicate these results in addition to evaluating their own warmth and competence. Participants completed a week-long gratitude intervention that tested potential differences in the proposed two-factor model of gratitude expressions (manner of expression: private/shared, focus of gratitude: person/situation). The hypotheses …

Social Care Work: The Shaping Of An Emerging Profession, John Mchugh

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

This paper examines how the progression towards the professionalisation and regulation of the Social Care profession in Ireland is taking place in a global policy context. It suggests that the development and definition of social care work is influenced by wider policy factors established on a global stage but enacted at national and ultimately local level. The ‘kind of’ profession that is established may not only be shaped by evidence-informed practice, Standards of Proficiency (SCWRB, 2017) or a deepening understanding of the needs of vulnerable adult and child service-users, but also by a national interpretation of a neo-liberal global ideological …

Hooked On A Feeling: Influence Of Brief Exposure To Familiar Music On Feelings Of Emotion In Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease, Alaine E. Reschke-Hernández, Amy M. Belfi, Edmarie Guzmán-Vélez, Daniel Tranel

Music Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Research has indicated that individuals with Alzheimer's-type dementia (AD) can experience prolonged emotions, even when they cannot recall the eliciting event. Less is known about whether music can modify the emotional state of individuals with AD and whether emotions evoked by music linger in the absence of a declarative memory for the eliciting event.

OBJECTIVE: We examined the effects of participant-selected recorded music on self-reported feelings of emotion in individuals with AD, and whether these feelings persisted irrespective of declarative memory for the emotion-inducing stimuli.

METHODS: Twenty participants with AD and 19 healthy comparisons (HCs) listened to two 4.5-minute …