Papers by Diana - Lea Baranovich
Journal of Muslim Mental Health
The present research measures the effectiveness of gratitude interventions in dealing with academ... more The present research measures the effectiveness of gratitude interventions in dealing with academic stress and daily hassles among Pakistani high school students. A total of 162 students randomly assigned in experimental (82) and control groups (80) took part in a four week interventions program. The gratitude interventions included Count Your Blessings, writing Gratitude Letters, and Loving Kindness Meditations which were modified & adapted into Urdu. The pretest and posttest assessment was done. The results of paired sample t-test showed significant decrease in academic expectation scores (t = 5.76**, M1 + SD1 = 31.44 + 6.56, M2 + SD2 = 27.30 + 6.75) with medium effect size (Cohen’s d = 0.65), and also for daily hassles decrease. Further results showed high level of stress about personal future, academic concerns and excessive social demands which were decreased after interventions. This study supports the use of gratitude interventions in school setting especially in developing c...
International journal of research in social sciences, 2012
International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling
MOJPC: Malaysia Online Journal of Psychology & Counselling, Jun 9, 2021
Issues and Trends in Interdisciplinary Behavior and Social Science, 2018
Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2021
This study investigates the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy (ACGT) on marital ... more This study investigates the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy (ACGT) on marital satisfaction among Iranian, postgraduate married couples residing in Malaysia. The study utilised a true experimental (pretest/posttest, control group) design. Seventy-two students (36 couples) with the lowest scores from the Marital Satisfaction Inventory were randomly selected and randomly assigned into either the experimental or control group to receive either ACGT or no therapy. Subsequently, analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) showed significant differences in marital satisfaction between the experimental and control groups. The current study finds that marital satisfaction showed considerable enhancement after the ACGT, and besides, the effects of ACGT on marital satisfaction were retained after four weeks. The evaluation of the couples of the ACGT programme was also collected, which appeared to be satisfactory. This study has significant implications for marital satisfaction and couns...
To cite this document: Lau, P. L., Baranovich, D. L., Leong, K. E. (2018). Enhancing work readine... more To cite this document: Lau, P. L., Baranovich, D. L., Leong, K. E. (2018). Enhancing work readiness: A review on career development of adolescents in Malaysia. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counselling, 3(8), 13-20. ___________________________________________________________________________ Abstract: Work is an important aspect in life. Each individual wants to have a suitable job according to interest for life satisfaction. The work readiness is a new concept introduced. Work readiness is the key to linking individuals and success to transform the entry level workplace through a focus on value-creating relationship. However, this essential concept has not been given much attention in Malaysia. Therefore, this paper reviews the concepts of work readiness, career and career development, especially their relevance to adolescents in Malaysia. Also, this paper highlights the significance of future research on work readiness and career development among adolescents i...
Irrational beliefs are those illogical and rigid views about events, which are inconsistent with ... more Irrational beliefs are those illogical and rigid views about events, which are inconsistent with reality. These beliefs consequently lead to self-disturbing behaviors. Also, they are linked with poor individual functioning and individual adjustment. The counter parts to irrational beliefs are rational beliefs, which are flexible and non-extreme views of adversities. In the present article, the first part will be consisted of the meaning, causes, and consequences of holding irrational beliefs. In the second part, the meaning and consequences of holding rational beliefs will be discussed. In the third part, the impact of holding irrational and rational beliefs on educational performance will be addressed. The fourth part will provide the reason and the ways of changing irrational beliefs to rational ones in educational settings. The result of the study will be the fifth part of the article. Eventually, the final part of the article will be consisted of conclusion and recommendations.
Berhasil atau tidaknya dalam pencapaian tujuan bisnis tergantung padakeahlian dan kemampuan ujung... more Berhasil atau tidaknya dalam pencapaian tujuan bisnis tergantung padakeahlian dan kemampuan ujung tombak sebuah usaha yaitu pada bidang pemasaran.Sebagaimana produk barang, produk jasa juga membutuhkan strategi pemasaran yang tepat.Termasuk produk jasa pada Museum Radya Pustaka menjadi ujung tombak keberlangsungan museum. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode observasi dan wawancara pada staf Komite Museum Radya Pustaka berdasarkan analisis SWOT. Dengan tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui kekuatan (Strengths) dan peluang (Oppurtunities), kelemahan (Weaknesses) dan ancaman (Threats). Dari penelitian yang dilakukan oleh penulis, dapat diketahui bahwa Museum Radya Pustaka memiliki kekuatan dan peluang yang besar dalam pemasarannya.Museum Radya Pustaka bisa lebih giat lagi dalam mempromosikan museum agar lebih banyak wisatawan yang datang berkunjung.
Educational Research, 2011
Adolescence refers to the period of development between childhood and adulthood. Formal operation... more Adolescence refers to the period of development between childhood and adulthood. Formal operational thinking emerges in this period. Also, adult-level reasoning can take place in adolescence. Some adolescents may develop negative cognitions which would have negative effects on their lives. Counselors use cognitive behavior therapy in order to change irrational cognitions to rational ones. The present article aims to discuss the need for cognitive behavior therapy in adolescents’ educational settings. Therefore, at first some theoretical aspects on adolescence and cognition will be addressed. Later, cognitive behavior therapy and its most well known approaches will be introduced. Also, the reason for using it in educational settings will be discussed. Based on empirical studies, it is suggested that counselors provide psychoeducational programs in educational settings. Also, it is suggested that cognitive programming be integrated as part of classroom curriculum.
Manuscript History: The purpose of this qualitative research was to study the need for Iranian co... more Manuscript History: The purpose of this qualitative research was to study the need for Iranian counselors for Iranian undergraduate students in Malaysia. Five female undergraduate Iranian students were participants of the study. The researchers used one-on-one interview in order to have an in-depth understanding of the issue. Six major categories were identified in this research: psychological needs, trust, guidance, comfort, educational needs, and cultural needs. In conclusion, the participants had a strong desire for having Iranian counselors in Malaysia. Based on the present study, some suggestions were offered.
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Papers by Diana - Lea Baranovich