Scales that measure the Big Five personality factors are often substantially intercorrelated. These correlations are sometimes interpreted as implying the existence of two higher order factors of personality. The authors show that correlations between measures of broad personality factors do not necessarily imply the existence of higher order factors and might instead be due to variables that r...

background: aggressive personality changes are one of the most prevalent neuropsychiatric disorders after traumatic brain injury (tbi). it may lead to serious impairments in social relations and affect rehabilitation process. present research was performed to identify the determinant factors of personality change of aggressive characteristics after tbi. methods: 238 tbi patients (195 men and 43...

background: self-immolation and intentional poisoning are two common methods for suicidal attempts in developing countries. few studies have compared the characteristics of people who commit suicide by self-immolation or intentional poisoning. hence, the aim of this study was to compare demographic, social, and psychological features between these two groups. methods: in the present study, pati...

the purpose of this research was to study deterrent factors for entrepreneurship in relation with personality and environmental characteristics for graduates of agriculture. the statistical population of the research is composed of graduates (n=98) have been able to establish a business in the field of agricultural production, in boushehr province (one of the southern provinces of iran). validi...

introduction: multiple sclerosis is a progressive neurological disease is most common in young adults. this disease has created many problems for patients and it leads to disability and dependence in life. clinical findings indicate that mental stress of everyday life events gradually work different body systems including the immune system is affected and can weaken it. various factors can modu...