Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Volume 13, Issue 6, December 2024

  • Methodology Article

    Importance of Reliability and Validity in Research

    Richard Karnia*

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 137-141
    Received: 26 September 2024
    Accepted: 23 October 2024
    Published: 12 November 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.pbs.20241306.11
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    Abstract: The goal developing a new research tool is to ensure that the measurement tool has a high level of external validity to be generalizable and have a broader reach and also is highly reliable and able to consistently gather the same result. Researchers need to determine the validity and reliability of each assessment to ensure that they are not misle... Show More
  • Research Article

    Navigating Negative Social Identity: Virtual Identity as a Coping Strategy for Unemployed Youth

    Anastasia Kitiashvili*

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 142-153
    Received: 14 September 2024
    Accepted: 14 October 2024
    Published: 20 November 2024
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    Abstract: This study explored how unemployed young people create virtual social identities as a coping mechanism for their unfavorable social identities. It hypothesized that as young people without jobs have limited opportunities to interact with others, they might use virtual social identities to redefine their identity. The study used survey research with... Show More