IAFOR Journal Category: IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences

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Efficacy of Behaviour Modification Therapy on the Internet Gaming Disorder of the Selected Filipino High School Students

Authors: Almina P. Ramos, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Claudette A. Agnes, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Email: counselmhyn@yahoo.com Published: December 12, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.6.1.06 Citation: Ramos, A. P., & Agnes, C. A. (2020). Efficacy of Behaviour Modification Therapy on the Internet Gaming Disorder of the Selected Filipino High School Students. IAFOR Journal of Psychology &

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Efficacy of Behaviour Modification Therapy on the Internet Gaming Disorder of the Selected Filipino High School Students

Authors: Almina P. Ramos, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Claudette A. Agnes, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Email: counselmhyn@yahoo.com Published: December 12, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.6.1.06 Citation: Ramos, A. P., & Agnes, C. A. (2020). Efficacy of Behaviour Modification Therapy on the Internet Gaming Disorder of the Selected Filipino High School Students, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.6.1.06 The excessive use

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Do Newer Antidepressant Drugs Really Have Reduced Side Effects? Examining a Random “Real World” Sample of 300+ Receivers of Medications

Author: Nicholas Norman Adams, Robert Gordon University, Scotland Email: n.adams.08@aberdeen.ac.uk Published: December 12, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.6.1.05 Citation: Adams, N. N. (2020). Do Newer Antidepressant Drugs Really Have Reduced Side Effects? Examining a Random “Real World” Sample of 300+ Receivers of Medications, 6(1). IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.6.1.05 Newer antidepressant drugs are frequently

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Adolescent Health Literacy, Social Media Exposure, and Perceived Health Status

Authors: Jilian Betina L. Buot, University of The Philippines Los Baños; Philippines Marison Felicidad R. Dy, University of the Philippines Los Baños; Philippines Email: mrdy@up.edu.ph Published: December 12, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.6.1.04 Citation: Buot, J. B. L., & Dy, M. F. R. (2020). Adolescent Health Literacy, Social Media Exposure, and Perceived Health Status. IAFOR Journal of Psychology

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Self-Esteem and Academic Achievement: The Relationship and Gender Differences of Malaysian University Undergraduates

Authors: Frankie Subon, Management and Science University, Malaysia Norseha Unin, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Malaysia Nor Hafisah Binti Sulaiman, Management and Science University, Malaysia Email: frankjaring2013@gmail.com Published: December 12, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.6.1.03 Citation: Subon, F., Unin, N., & Sulaiman, N. H. B. (2020). Self-Esteem and Academic Achievement: The Relationship and Gender Differences of

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Happiness Among Urban Poor Filipino Families

Authors: Kathleen Dianne K. Dy, University of the Philippines, Philippines Consuelo T. Chua, University of the Philippines, Philippines Email: cielo3chua@gmail.com Published: December 12, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.6.1.01 Citation: Dy, K. D. K., & Chua, C. T. (2020). Happiness Among Urban Poor Filipino Families. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.6.1.01 Abstract Filipinos are generally

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Efficacy of Acceptance and Cognitive Restructuring Intervention Program (ACRIP) on the Symptoms of Internet Gaming Disorder and Psychological Well-Being of Adolescents

Authors: Georgekutty Kuriala Kochuchakkalackal, the Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, & College of Medicine, Emilio Aguinaldo College, the Philippines Marc Eric S. Reyes, College of Sciences, and the Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, the Philippines Email: frgeorgekuttymcbs@gmail.com Published: January 31, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.2.05 Citation: Maree, S. (2019). Efficacy of Acceptance and Cognitive Restructuring Intervention

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Human Rights and Bioethics within Psychiatric Hospitals in Japan

Author: Sugai Maree, Tohoku University of Community Service and Science, Japan Email: mareesugai@yahoo.com Published: January 31, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.2.04 Citation: Maree, S. (2019). Human Rights and Bioethics within Psychiatric Hospitals in Japan. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.2.04 Abstract Looking inside the walls of private psychiatric institutions in Japan, this paper explores

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Psychological Predictors of Facebook Addiction Tendencies among Filipino Millennials in Metro Manila

Authors: Debbie Marie Bais, University of Santo Tomas, the Philippines Marc Eric S. Reyes, University of Santo Tomas, the Philippines Email: dbbiemarie@gmail.com Published: January 31, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.2.03 Citation: Bais, D. M., & Reyes, M. E. S. (2019). Psychological Predictors of Facebook Addiction Tendencies among Filipino Millennials in Metro Manila. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the

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Social Media Use as Self-Therapy or Alternative Mental Help-Seeking Behavior

Authors: Bryan O. Gere, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA Nahal Salimi, Northern Illinois University, USA Angela Anima-Korang, East Texas Baptist University, USA Email: mmgordon@nwosu.edu Published: January 31, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.2.02 Citation: Gere, B. O., Salimi, N., & Anima-Korang, A. (2019). Social Media Use as Self-Therapy or Alternative Mental Help-Seeking Behavior. IAFOR Journal of Psychology &

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Spirituality and Psychological Well-being as Buffers of Suicide Probability among Selected Young Filipino Gay Men and Lesbian Women

Authors: Christine Guianne Ramos, University of Santo Tomas; Manila, Philippines Marc Eric S. Reyes, University of Santo Tomas; Manila, Philippines Ryan Francis O. Cayubit, University of Santo Tomas; Manila, Philippines Email: gmupasramos@gmail.com Published: January 31, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.2.01 Citation: Ramos, C. G., Reyes, M. E. S., & Cayubit, R. F. O. (2019). Spirituality and Psychological Well-being

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IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences: Volume 5 – Issue 2

IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences: Volume 5 – Issue 2 Editors: Dr Sharo Shafaie & Dr Deborah G. Wooldridge Published: January 31, 2020 ISSN: 2187-0675 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.2 Articles Spirituality and Psychological Well-being as Buffers of Suicide Probability among Selected Young Filipino Gay Men and Lesbian Women Christine Guianne Ramos, University of Santo Tomas,

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Creative Confrontations: Exploring Activism, Surveillance, and Censorship in China and the United States

Authors: Elizabeth A. Brunner, Idaho State University, USA Kevin M. DeLuca, University of Utah, USA Email: : bruneliz@isu.edu Published: October 7, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si.05 Citation: Brunner, E. A. & DeLuca, K. M. (2019). Creative Confrontations: Exploring Activism, Surveillance, and Censorship in China and the United States. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 5(si). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si.05

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Telling Stories to Narrate Futures: Engaging Storytelling as Research Practice with High School Females

Author: Amanda Hill, St. Mary’s University, USA Email: : hill5@stmarytx.edu Published: October 7, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si.04 Citation: Hill, A. (2019). Telling Stories to Narrate Futures: Engaging Storytelling as Research Practice with High School Females. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 5(si). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si.04 Abstract This paper discusses “Exploring Our Information Diets,” a yearlong project that

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Rewarding Creative Problem Solving and Expectations for Creative Motives, Competence and Satisfaction of Workers During Critical Incidents

Author: Fomba Emmanuel Mbebeb, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon Email: fombaem@yahoo.com Published: October 7, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si.02 Citation: Mbebeb, F. E. (2019). Rewarding Creative Problem Solving and Expectations for Creative Motives, Competence and Satisfaction of Workers During Critical Incidents. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 5(si). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si.02 Abstract There is growing interest in creativity

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Creative Cognition: Conceptual Blending and Expansion in a Generative Exemplar Task

Author: Brian J. Birdsell, Hirosaki University, Japan Email: : brian@hirosaki-u.ac.jp Published: October 7, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si.03 Citation: Birdsell, B. J. (2019). Creative Cognition: Conceptual Blending and Expansion in a Generative Exemplar Task. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 5(si). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si.03 Abstract Creativity is a multifaceted and complex human trait that allows one to generate

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Does Engaging in Creative Activities Influence the Use of Coping Skills and Perception of Challenge-Skill Balance in Elite Athletes?

Authors: Veronique Richard, Florida State University, USA Yanyun Yang, Florida State University, USA Mark Runco, American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology, USA Ahmed M. Abdulla, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain Gershon Tenenbaum, Florida State University, USA Email: vrichard2@fsu.edu Published: October 7, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si.01 Citation: Richard, V., Yang, Y., Runco, M., Abdulla, A. M. &

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IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences: Volume 5 – Special Issue

IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences: Volume 5 – Special Issue Guest Editor Dr Arpan Yagnik Editors-in-Chief: Dr Sharo Shafaie & Dr Deborah G. Wooldridge Published: October 7, 2019 ISSN: 2187-0675 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si Articles Does Engaging in Creative Activities Influence the Use of Coping Skills and Perception of Challenge-Skill Balance in Elite Athletes? Veronique

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Age-Related Differences in Executive, Social and Creative Cognition in Neurologically Healthy Adults

Authors: Helen Duff, Bond University, Australia Michael Lyvers, Bond University, Australia Mark Bahr, Bond University, Australia Email: mlyvers@bond.edu.au Published: May 12, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.1.06 Citation: Duff, H., Lyvers, M. & Bahr, M. (2019). Age-Related Differences in Executive, Social and Creative Cognition in Neurologically Healthy Adults. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.1.06 Abstract

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Development of Intervention Program based on Grit and Psychological Well-Being to Alleviate Acculturative Stress among Foreign Students

Authors: Felisse Marianne Z. San Juan, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Lucila O. Bance, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Email: ehfehmsanjuan@yahoo.com Published: May 12, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.1.05 Citation: San Juan, F. M. Z., & Bance, L. O. (2019). Development of Intervention Program based on Grit and Psychological Well-Being to Alleviate Acculturative Stress among Foreign Students. IAFOR

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Effects of Need for Cognitive Closure and Age on Medical-Related Beliefs of African Americans

Authors: Jennifer Rae Myers, Howard University, USA Email: Jennifer.myers@bison.howard.edu Published: May 12, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.1.04 Citation: Myers, J. R. (2019). Effects of Need for Cognitive Closure and Age on Medical-Related Beliefs of African Americans. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.1.04 Abstract Given the accessibility to medical resources in urban areas, one possible

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A Brief Review of Addictive Tendencies Related to Technology Use: Conceptualization, Treatment, and Future Directions

Authors: Stephen D. Berry, Arkansas State University, USA Makenna L. McGowen, Arkansas State University, USA Sharon J. Davis, Arkansas State University, USA Email: stephen.berry@smail.astate.edu Published: May 12, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.1.03 Citation: Berry, S. D., McGowen, M. L., & Davis, S. J. (2019). A Brief Review of Addictive Tendencies Related to Technology Use: Conceptualization, Treatment, and Future

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Probing the Efficacy of Relaxation Techniques of Primary Insomnia in a Non-Randomized Sample of University Students

Authors: Moses Victor, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria Email: cman.a@yahoo.com Published: May 12, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.1.02 Citation: Victor, M. (2019). Probing the Efficacy of Relaxation Techniques of Primary Insomnia in a Non-Randomized Sample of University Students. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.1.02 Abstract Insomnia is a common sleep complaint that could affect students’

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The Lifelong Learning Experience

Author: Cristina Gordon, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, USA Email: mmgordon@nwosu.edu Published: May 12, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.1.01 Citation: Gordon, C. (2019). The Lifelong Learning Experience. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.1.01 Abstract Rooted on the theories of Experiential and Transformative Learning, the Lifelong Learning Experience complements the Experiential Learning Cycle, Transformative Learning and

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IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences: Volume 5 – Issue 1

IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences: Volume 5 – Issue 1 Editors: Dr Sharo Shafaie & Dr Deborah G. Wooldridge Published: May 27, 2019 ISSN: 2187-0675 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.1 Articles The Lifelong Learning Experience Cristina Gordon, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, USA Probing the Efficacy of Relaxation Techniques of Primary Insomnia in a Non-Randomized Sample of

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To Buy or not to Buy: Antecedents of Fair Trade Apparel Purchase Behavior

Authors: Su Yun Bae, Bowling Green State University, USA Ruoh-Nan (Terry) Yan, Colorado State University, USA Email: sbae@bgsu.edu Published: November 19, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.4.2.07 Citation: Bae, S. Y., & Yan, R-N. (2018). To Buy or not to Buy: Antecedents of Fair Trade Apparel Purchase Behavior. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.4.2.07 Abstract

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Link between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Five Factor Model Traits among Filipinos

Authors: Marc Eric S. Reyes, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Roger D. Davis, Institute for the Study of Personality Kevin Miko M. Buac, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Louise Isabelle B. Dumaguing, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Emmanuelle D. L. Lapidez, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Cyrene A. Pangilinan, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Wynelaine

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Addressing Psychological Challenges: Attitude of Medical Students in Oman

Authors: Miriam A Simon, Oman Medical College, Sultanate of Oman Smitha Elizabeth, Oman Medical College, Sultanate of Oman Ngozichukwu Mafiana, Oman Medical College, Sultanate of Oman Amal Al Ghailani, Oman Medical College, Sultanate of Oman Email: vbenuy01@mail.bbk.ac.uk Published: November 19, 2018 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.4.2.05 Citation: Simon, M. A., Elizabeth, S., Mafiana, N., & Al Ghailan, A. (2018).