Lediana Xhakollari
Universiteti i Shkodrës, Psychology, Faculty Member
- Psychology, Quality of work life, Social Psychology, Universiteti I Shkodres, Criminology, Counseling Psychology, and 8 moreOrganizational Psychology, Leadership, Motivation (Psychology), Work and Organizational Psychology, Subjective Well-Being, Forensic Science, Criminal Psychology, and Criminal profilingedit
In this study an attempt has been made to determine the common types of coping strategies used by students to deal with stressors and to study sex differences in coping strategies. This study examines the relationship between academic... more
In this study an attempt has been made to determine the common types of coping strategies used by students to deal with stressors and to study sex differences in coping strategies. This study examines the relationship between academic stress and coping strategies. The coping inventory used for the study was the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations-Short Form (CISS-SF). The CISS breaks its responses into 3 main coping types: task, emotion, and avoidance. The Student-Life Stress Inventory (SLSI) was used to measure stressors and reactions to stressors among university students. It indicates different types of stressors and reaction to the stressors as perceived by university students. Data were collected from 513 students studying at a public University of Shkodra in Albania, during the second semester of the academic year 2014–15. The target population of the study was all students who had registered for that particular semester. Stratified random sampling according to students' university academic year and branch`s study was used to select classes in which to invite students to participate in the study (10 students from each of branch and year study). Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 20). The students use more frequently task oriented coping style. There was a positively significant relationship between academic stress and emotion-oriented, task-oriented and avoidance-oriented coping style. The relationship between academic stress and emotion-oriented coping style is moderate, and the relationship between academic stress and avoidance-oriented coping style is week.
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In this study an attempt has been made to identify the level of academic stress and self-esteem among students and to examine the relationship between self-esteem and academic stress. The Student-Life Stress Inventory was used to measure... more
In this study an attempt has been made to identify the level of academic stress and self-esteem among students and to examine the relationship between self-esteem and academic stress. The Student-Life Stress Inventory was used to measure stressors and reactions to stressors among university students. It indicates different types of stressors and reaction to the stressors as perceived by university students. Participants read a statement and answer how often they experience a particular event or feeling. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was used to assess personal self-esteem levels. Participants read each item and then circle whether they agree or disagree with the statement. Data were collected from 513 students studying at a public University of Shkodra in Albania, during the second semester of the academic year 2014–15. The target population of the study was all students who had registered for that particular semester. Stratified random sampling according to students' university academic year and branch`s study was used to select classes in which to invite students to participate in the study (10 students from each of branch and year study). Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 20). Descriptive statistics were used to generate means, standard deviations (SD) and frequencies for a list of demographic variables. There was a negative significant relationship between self-esteem and academic stress.
Quality of work life is a key component for organizational performance. Subject to this study are employees of mental health services in Albania working at psychiatric hospitals, supported homes, community centres of mental health in four... more
Quality of work life is a key component for organizational performance. Subject to this study are employees of mental health services in Albania working at psychiatric hospitals, supported homes, community centres of mental health in four regions of Albania: Shkodra, Tirana, Vlora and Elbasan. The study aims to identify the differences in the level of satisfaction with the quality of work life according to certain demographic variables of employees. Participation in the study was voluntary, and from 240 participants only data collected from
231 employees were considered valid for analysis. For data collection are used quantitative research methods. Data analysis was conducted by Independent sample t-test, ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis test. There is a statistically significant relationship between satisfaction with the quality of life at work and demographic variables such as gender, work experience at institution, the institution by region and level of education.
Female employees are more satisfied with their quality of life at work.
Key words: Quality of work life, mental health professionals, gender.
231 employees were considered valid for analysis. For data collection are used quantitative research methods. Data analysis was conducted by Independent sample t-test, ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis test. There is a statistically significant relationship between satisfaction with the quality of life at work and demographic variables such as gender, work experience at institution, the institution by region and level of education.
Female employees are more satisfied with their quality of life at work.
Key words: Quality of work life, mental health professionals, gender.
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Subject to this study are employees of mental health services in Albania working at psychiatric hospitals, supported homes, community centers of mental health in four regions of Albania: Shkodra, Tirana, Vlora and Elbasan. The study aims... more
Subject to this study are employees of mental health services in Albania working at psychiatric hospitals, supported homes, community centers of mental health in four regions of Albania: Shkodra, Tirana, Vlora and Elbasan. The study aims to identify the differences in the level fulfillment of basic psychological needs at work according to certain demographic variables of employees. Participation in the study was voluntary, and from 240 participants only data collected from 231 employees were considered valid for analysis. For data collection are used quantitative research methods. Data analysis was conducted by Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis Test. There is a statistically significant relationship between fulfillment of basic psychological needs at work and demographic variables such as
gender, work experience at institution, the institution by region, ages and level of education.
Keywords: Quality of work life, mental health professionals, demographic variables.
gender, work experience at institution, the institution by region, ages and level of education.
Keywords: Quality of work life, mental health professionals, demographic variables.
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The research study aims to describe the current situation in the management of the secondary education in Albania, by identifying the weaknesses and strengths of the system. The participants were about 600 teachers and the representatives... more
The research study aims to describe the current situation in the
management of the secondary education in Albania, by identifying the weaknesses and strengths of the system. The participants were about 600 teachers and the representatives of school managerial teams, randomly selected from six regions: Tirana, Durres, Korça, Vlora, Shkodra and Kukes. The study is trying to identify and examine the current policy-making capacity, management and decision making in the
secondary schools, as well as to explore the possibilities for improvements. The authors emphasis the crucial role that school managers play in the process of making schools attractive places for the private sector funding, and also
finding some additional financial sources. The responsibilities of the school leaders in planning, management and quality improvement were analysed, and also managerial
practices were assessed. The paper identifies the methods that leaders use to motivate their staff and measures the effects of leadership qualities in teachers’ and managers’ behavior, which help to promote individual accountability and mutual obligations at work. Other issues dealt with are the concept of a leader and leadership, the functions of leadership and leadership styles (authoritarian or autocratic, participant
or democratic, delegating or without power) in the secondary schools. The results of the study are presented in a quantitative and qualitative form for a wide range of issues together with the conclusions, which are another important aspect of this study.
Keywords: leader, leadership, management, secondary education.
management of the secondary education in Albania, by identifying the weaknesses and strengths of the system. The participants were about 600 teachers and the representatives of school managerial teams, randomly selected from six regions: Tirana, Durres, Korça, Vlora, Shkodra and Kukes. The study is trying to identify and examine the current policy-making capacity, management and decision making in the
secondary schools, as well as to explore the possibilities for improvements. The authors emphasis the crucial role that school managers play in the process of making schools attractive places for the private sector funding, and also
finding some additional financial sources. The responsibilities of the school leaders in planning, management and quality improvement were analysed, and also managerial
practices were assessed. The paper identifies the methods that leaders use to motivate their staff and measures the effects of leadership qualities in teachers’ and managers’ behavior, which help to promote individual accountability and mutual obligations at work. Other issues dealt with are the concept of a leader and leadership, the functions of leadership and leadership styles (authoritarian or autocratic, participant
or democratic, delegating or without power) in the secondary schools. The results of the study are presented in a quantitative and qualitative form for a wide range of issues together with the conclusions, which are another important aspect of this study.
Keywords: leader, leadership, management, secondary education.
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Numerous studies conducted on the quality of working life have shown that a high quality of work life leads to a higher productivity of the organization, and higher performance, motivation, commitment, pride, satisfaction of employees at... more
Numerous studies conducted on the quality of working life have shown that a high quality of work life leads to a higher
productivity of the organization, and higher performance, motivation, commitment, pride, satisfaction of employees at work.
The subjects of this study are mental health workers in Albania. This article reviews the meaning of quality of work life and
analyses constructs of quality of work life based on Walton model. The constructs of quality of work life discussed are,
adequate and fair compensation, safe and healthy working conditions, opportunity to use and develop human capacities, future opportunity for continued growth and security, social integration in the work organization, constitutionalism in the work organization, work and total life space, the social relevance of work life. This is mainly a quantitative study, with some elements of qualitative methods. Specifically, are used the scale measuring satisfaction with the quality of working life (adapted from the model of Walton), interviews and observations. At the conclusion of the study came out that overall mental health workers general are satisfied with their quality of work life. Quality of work life is positively related to all its constructs.
Keywords: quality of work life; mental health worker; adequate and fair compensation; safe and healthy working conditions; human capacities; social integration;
productivity of the organization, and higher performance, motivation, commitment, pride, satisfaction of employees at work.
The subjects of this study are mental health workers in Albania. This article reviews the meaning of quality of work life and
analyses constructs of quality of work life based on Walton model. The constructs of quality of work life discussed are,
adequate and fair compensation, safe and healthy working conditions, opportunity to use and develop human capacities, future opportunity for continued growth and security, social integration in the work organization, constitutionalism in the work organization, work and total life space, the social relevance of work life. This is mainly a quantitative study, with some elements of qualitative methods. Specifically, are used the scale measuring satisfaction with the quality of working life (adapted from the model of Walton), interviews and observations. At the conclusion of the study came out that overall mental health workers general are satisfied with their quality of work life. Quality of work life is positively related to all its constructs.
Keywords: quality of work life; mental health worker; adequate and fair compensation; safe and healthy working conditions; human capacities; social integration;
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Research has supported the important role of meeting the needs of autonomy, competence and relatedness within the workplace, in order to enhance wellbeing, including lowered stress, burnout, and anxiety and enhanced workplace engagement... more
Research has supported the important role of meeting the needs of autonomy, competence and relatedness within the
workplace, in order to enhance wellbeing, including lowered stress, burnout, and anxiety and enhanced workplace engagement The subjects of this study are mental health workers in Albania. This article reviews the meaning of quality of work life and analyses constructs of basic psychological needs at work based on Deci & Ryan model. The constructs of basic
psychological needs at work discussed are, the need for autonomy, the need for competence and the need for relatedness. This is mainly a quantitative study, with some elements of qualitative methods. Specifically, are used the scale measuring satisfaction with basic psychological needs at work (adapted from the model of Deci & Ryan), interviews and observations. At the conclusion of the study came out that overall mental health workers are satisfied with their basic psychological needs at work. Basic psychological need at work is positively related to all its constructs.
Keywords: basic psychological need; autonomy, competence, relatedness, mental health worker;
workplace, in order to enhance wellbeing, including lowered stress, burnout, and anxiety and enhanced workplace engagement The subjects of this study are mental health workers in Albania. This article reviews the meaning of quality of work life and analyses constructs of basic psychological needs at work based on Deci & Ryan model. The constructs of basic
psychological needs at work discussed are, the need for autonomy, the need for competence and the need for relatedness. This is mainly a quantitative study, with some elements of qualitative methods. Specifically, are used the scale measuring satisfaction with basic psychological needs at work (adapted from the model of Deci & Ryan), interviews and observations. At the conclusion of the study came out that overall mental health workers are satisfied with their basic psychological needs at work. Basic psychological need at work is positively related to all its constructs.
Keywords: basic psychological need; autonomy, competence, relatedness, mental health worker;