Jordan Journal of Social Sciences

Self-Deception and its Relationship to Body Image Satisfaction aming Breast Cancer Patients

2024-01-08T10:09:41+03:00

This study aimed to reveal self-deception and its relationship to body image satisfaction among breast cancer patients. To achieve the objectives of the study, the self-deception scale (Sirvent et al., 2019) and the body image scale (Baxter et al., 2006) were used. The sample of the study consisted of (211) breast cancer patients who were selected by the convenient method. The findings demonstrated that the level of self-deception was moderate on the total score and dimensions as well and that the level of the body image satisfaction was moderate on the total score and all dimensions of the scale except for the dimension (vulnerability) which was obtained a high level, and the dimension (body fears) which got a low level. Additionally, the findings revealed statistically significant differences in the mean scores of body image satisfaction and self-deception related to the variables of removing one of the breasts (mastectomy) in favour of women who had one of the breasts removed, and the variable of the number of years of infection in favour of a group of less than 5 years compared to a group of more than 10 years, and in favour of a group of 5 - 10 years compared to a group of more than 10 years, The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the means of self-deception and satisfaction with body image due to the two variables: age and marital status. A positive medium-strength relationship between self-deception and body image satisfaction was evident.

Emerging Social Burdens on Married Working Women in the Health Sector During Covid – 19 Pandemic

2024-01-08T10:23:59+03:00

The study aims to identify the social burdens that face Jordanian married women working in the health sector during Covid-19 Pandemic and to identify the statistical differences and their implications. To achieve the objectives of the study, the two methods of social survey and questionnaire are used as data collection tools. The study population consists of (237) women working in the health sector in Irbid Governorate who were selected by the convenience sampling method. The results of the study show that the percentages of the family burdens that faced married women during Covid-19 pandemic are high, whereas the percentages of the professional burdens are medium. The results also show that there are statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α = 0.05) among the averages of household burdens based on the variables of age, educational level, place of residence, number of family members, type of housing, and night shifts. The study also shows that there are no statistically significant differences at the level of significance α = 0.05 among the averages of occupational burdens based on the variables of educational level, number of family members, and type of housing.

Attitudes of the Jordanian Public towards Advertisements by Artists in Satellite Stations and their Impact on their Purchasing Behavior: A Field Study

2024-01-08T10:43:49+03:00

This study aimed to identify the Jordanian public’s attitudes towards advertisements by artists in satellite stationsand their impact on their purchasing behavior. The study falls within the scope of descriptive research, employing a survey methodology. A questionnaire was distributed among a sample of 491 Jordanian individuals residing in the Northern region, chosen using convenience sampling. The study applied the Dependency Theory and the AIDA model, reflecting them in the study's questions and objectives. The study reached the following results: It was found that there was an effect of advertisements by artists on satalleite stations on the purchasing decision, as the Jordanian public preferred advertisements of Arab artists and watched them on Arab satalleite stations in a large percentage, and that the most important factors attracting attention are colored photographs, the product presentation method, and the celebrity's personal charisma. Key factors in arousing interest included the presentation method, clear and appealing product display, and the use of a concise method to express the product suitable for various ages and education levels. The cognitive effects on the sample population included an increase in their knowledge of different cultures and a proper assessment of the product. Emotional effects involved a sense of satisfaction, and behavioral effects stimulated them towards making a purchase. A statistically significant relationship resulted between the degree of Jordanian audience engagement with celebrity advertisements on the stations and the existence of a statistically significant relationship between the effects (cognitive, emotional, and behavioral) of artists’ advertisements on satellite stations on the Jordanian public and the purchasing behavior.

The Role of Social Media Networks in Promoting a Culture of Tolerance and Combating Extremism from the Perspective of Gulf Cooperation Council Students Studying at Jordanian Universities

2024-01-08T11:00:29+03:00

This study aimed to identify the role of social media networks in promoting a culture of tolerance and combating extremism from the perspective of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) students studying at Jordanian universities. The study is a descriptive survey that relies on the questionnaire as a tool for data collection. The questionnaire was distributed to an available sample of (286) individuals. The study found that most of the sample has social media accounts, and Instagram was the most browsed site. Social media networks play a prominent role in promoting intellectual and cultural tolerance and combating extremism. However, there are challenges that hinder the dissemination of a culture of tolerance and combating extremism on social media networks, such as the spread of rumors and fake news. The cognitive, emotional, and behavioral effects of social media networks have contributed to promoting a culture of tolerance, combating extremism, and rejecting violence, fanaticism, and sectarianism among people. The study also found statistically significant differences between the responses of the study sample regarding the role of social media networks in promoting the culture of tolerance, while there were no statistically significant differences in the responses of the sample regarding the estimation of the role of social media networks in combating extremism, which can be attributed to demographic variables.

Planning Indicators for Improving the Quality of Life for Patients with Kidney Failure (A Study Applied to a Sample of Patients with Kidney Failure at Al-Shifa Complex in Gaza)

2024-01-08T11:11:46+03:00

The study aimed to reach planning indicators to improve the quality of life for patients with kidney failure in the Gaza Strip by determining the level of quality of economic, social, health, family, and psychological life for patients with kidney failure.. The researcher employed a social survey methodology using a sample of kidney failure patients undergoing dialysis at Al-Shifa Medical Complex, numbering (107) patients, and the researcher used the quality-of-life scale tool prepared by him. The results of the study concluded that the psychological and economic quality of life for patients with renal failure was (low), by (52.3%) for the first and by (52.6%) for the second. The social, family and health life of patients with kidney failure came (medium) with a rate of (57%) for social life, (60%) for family life, and (68.3%) for healthy life. Finally, in light of the discussion of the results, the researcher reached a set of planning indicators, including that government and private institutions work to support this group of patients, increase their monthly income to suit family needs, activate networking and coordination between institutions to provide services to the patient and meet his diverse needs. The results further highlight the need to activating guidance and counseling programs, directing them to learn problem-solving skills, professional counseling, case management, and providing psychological and social support programs

The Public Value of e-Government Applications in Jordan: A Qualitative Study Using Artificial Intelligence Tools

2024-01-08T11:33:08+03:00

The utilization of the public value approach has emerged as a novel methodology for evaluating the efficacy of public services on a global scale. A comprehensive examination of existing literature reveals a scarcity of empirical studies that assess e-government applications in terms of public value, particularly within the context of Jordan. Hence, the present investigation aims to assess e-government services in terms of their users' perceived value. In order to accomplish this, the present study has established the following objectives:

Evaluation of e-government applications from the perspective of their users based on public value dimensions
Understanding the prevalent preference for these applications
Determining the strengths and weaknesses of e-government apps from the user's perspective.
Formulating recommendations based on this study's findings

In order to accomplish the objectives, the study employed a methodology comprising of four different stages: (1) extracting data from Google and Apple stores; (2) data preprocessing; (3) designing ground truth data; (4) training machine learning models; (5) analyzing the sentiment polarity of those applications; and (6) extracting the main themes by thematic analysis. The study revealed that the majority of evaluations were positive, with the exception of apps in the social care sector, which received negative reviews. This indicates that the majority of users found e-government applications to be helpful. However, the results suggest that e-government applications have damaged the trust between them and their users, as evidenced by the negative comments made by their users. In addition, there is a disparity in the level of electronic services provided by e-government applications to citizens. E-government applications promote equality and public interest technology by providing services fairly and equitably to all users, as well as by establishing a balance between individual benefit and public interest, as provided by security applications. The study recommended the adoption of a technological code of conduct and the development of applications that adhere to international design standards, such as usability and aesthetics.