of .56 in this study, would produce an alpha of .81 if there were eight items. With short scales such as the ones used in this study, the adequacy of the underlying measurement model is generally more indicative of the quality of contruct measurement than internal consistency MOTIVATIONAL MODEL OF HIGH

Background: Problematic Internet Use (PIU) is a growing problem in Chinese adolescents. There are many risk factors for PIU, which are found at school and at home. This study was designed to investigate the prevalence of PIU and to investigate the potential risk factors for PIU among high school

Internet has been an effective tool in eliminating human geographical limitations and it is globally applied by all lifestyles because of its attractive and unique characteristics in interpersonal communications and everyday life. However, excessive use of the internet has resulted in negative

Abstract- Problematic use of the Internet by children and adolescents is a newly emerging disorder that has alerted health authorities throughout the world. In Iran, despite the very high speed rate of Internet spread, there is not enough data on the rate of Internet addiction among the adolescents

This article develops a conceptual framework for understanding how intercultural communication, mediated by cultural artifacts (i.e., Internet communication tools), creates compelling, problematic, and surprising conditions for additional language learning. Three case studies of computer

• Internet addiction (IA) symptoms were investigated in 358 late adolescents. • The relationship between trauma, alexithymia, and IA symptoms was explored. • Alexithymia partially mediated the association between trauma and IA symptoms. • Gender had differential effects on the relationship between

Although a therapeutic relationship is essential to psychiatric/mental health nursing practice, its use is problematic because the nursing attributes contributing to a therapeutic relationship are elusive. A review of the literature in the field of psychiatric/mental health nursing was conducted

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development professionals. Keeping volunteers aligned with organizational expectations, 4-H philosophies, and goals can be a challenge, especially when conflict complicates these relationships. Solving interpersonal problems and conflict are among the challenges of working with volunteers. How do youth