Impact of rational and experiential thinking styles on interpersonal conflict resolution among young adults

This research aimed to find the relationship between thinking styles (rational or experiential) and interpersonal conflict resolution (ICR) in young adults. A sample of 99 females and 103 males, age range 18 to 40 years, was selected via convenient and snow-ball sampling. Thinking styles were assessed using Rational-Experiential Inventory-40, and ICR was measured using Conflict Resolution Questionnaire. Regression analysis was used to predict ICR based on thinking style covariates and several relevant demographic covariates, including gender and family birth order. Rational thinking style (RTS) was most prevalent among young adults and was the strongest predictor of ICR. In addition, gender was a significant predictor. These findings may help in coaching young adults toward a well-integrated personality by using rational thinking for effective ICR

AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND SWEARING

The aim of the research was to explore the relationship between Psychological well-being and swearing. Psychological wellbeing is a construct that underlies human capacity to engage and function effectively in existing challenges of life whereas swearing as a mode of communication has been prevailing among the young adults. To assess the relationship, it was hypothesized that there would be a significant relationship between Psychological well-being and swearing, explaining a triangulated relation between psychological well-being, emotional expression (catharsis) and swearing. A total sample of 105 participants falling between the age ranges of 18 to 25 years was selected through convenience sampling from different universities in Karachi. The two measures that were used in the study included Normative Swearing Scale (NSC) and Ryff’s Psychological Well Being Scale... For the statistical analysis, data was entered in the Statistical Package for Social Analysts (SPSS) software and results were acquired by using correlation. Pearson correlation was calculated and the results obtained were found to be non significant (r = -.139) .It explained that there is no relationship between psychological well being and swearing. However, results proved that males use more swear words than females. Moreover, purpose in life was seen to be negatively correlated with swearing. The results suggested that Psychological well-being and Swearing has no significant correlation but it reflected the gender difference in swearing

Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccination Among Healthcare Workers in Tehran, Iran: Side effects after COVID-19 vaccination

Background: Since the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), many people have been vaccinated worldwide. Despite the preventive role of vaccines, their side effects face disease management with challenges. This study aims to investigate the side effects of COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers in Tehran, Iran.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from April to October 2022 on 377 healthcare workers in Tehran, Iran. Data collection was carried out through an interview by a researcher using a checklist assessing systemic and local side effects of COVID-19 vaccines.Results: The mean age of participants was 36.03±10.24 years, and 68.2% were female. Participants experienced significantly more local (26.5% vs. 14.3%, P<0.001) and systemic (52.0% vs. 31.8%, P<0.001) side effects after the first dose than after the second dose. After the first dose, AstraZeneca (45.9%) caused significantly more local reactions than Sputnik V (21.7%) and Sinopharm (14.5%). AstraZeneca (83.7%) caused significantly more systemic side effects than Sputnik V (50.7%) and Sinopharm (14.5%). The prevalence of local and systemic side effects after the first dose was significantly different in terms of vaccine types (P<0.001). After the second dose, AstraZeneca (20.4%) caused significantly more local reactions than Sputnik V (12.8%) and Sinopharm (10.5%) (P<0.001). Additionally, AstraZeneca (38.8%) and Sputnik V (37.4%) caused significantly more systemic side effects than Sinopharm (7.9%) (P<0.001).Conclusion: Most healthcare workers in Tehran experienced flu-like symptoms and local reactions at the injection site after vaccination against COVID-19, mainly after the first dose. They had more side effects after vaccination with AstraZeneca and Sputnik V, compared to Sinopharm