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2019
Saturday, October 26th
11:30 AM

The essential impact of Psychology on education and teaching methodology

Denis Celcima, University for Business and Technology

Pristina, Kosovo

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM

Psychology is the science of cognition and behavior in its broad concept. As a process of recognizing human behavior, it provides a recommending perspective on education as an essential process in the development of society. You "can't approach it with too much confidence in yourself and stubbornly." (Adler. A. 2010: 3). One who deals with the science of psychology must be dominated by the degree of simplicity, "a complex, difficult process, but one that delivers particular pleasure" (Musai, B. 1999: 5), since the understanding of human nature is in size immense. Its mission is noble and spiritual. Recommendations for institutional commitment to the improvement of scientific study methodology in the education system, towards the acceptance of psycho-pedagogical methods, on elements that stimulate the process of cognition and development, on experimental forms and methods of learning, test results, semi-structured interviews , structured ones in all the forms and possibilities that can be achieved, all of these provide conclusions with a significant social-psychological impact on teachers and students, who are today exposed to the enormous educational machinery of yet undefined forces.This topic is very prevalent in today's academic environments, yet education is a severe degradation not only nationally but also globally in the desire for education. The road necessarily passes through appropriate and profound institutional reforms and up-to-date standards. “The essence of the reform and restructuring of the Albanian school is in our own school. It was created at a time when society denied the previous era. The mechanical adaptation of ready-made models and clichés from world educational experience is not, and cannot be, successful. Their imitation will always have the Albanian coefficient ”. (Dhamo, M. 1997: 6)The best teachers for students are not those who know more, but those who, with their skills, know how to control the collective psyche of children and students in the classroom.Here is the issue in which psychology takes precedence in education. In modern times, the needs put forward seem to have imposed on psychology the change of its object, from the soul (psycho¬), to the essential elements of human behavior. "In modern times it has become very difficult for people to appear in societies with personal behaviors and socially 'disciplined' social shells to the very last instance." (Tushi, G. 2017: 32). Recognition, profound psychological appropriation of tradition, culture and behavioral and spiritual socialization place the necessity of finding a psycho-pedagogical solution in favor of proper education for the society of the country to which it belongs and Wider.

11:40 AM

The relationship between personality traits, ethnicity and the tendency for social dissimulation in persons involved and uninvolved in politics

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Qufli Osmani, University of Tetovo
Musa Musai, University of Tetova

Pristina, Kosovo

11:40 AM - 11:50 AM

The purpose of the research was to examine the relationship between personality traits of individuals involved and uninvolved in politics with ethnicity and the tendency for social dissimulation. In assessing the personality traits of individuals involved and uninvolved in politics, the Big Five personality traits model was applied. The study included 525 respondents from RNM, of whom 35 later included in politics (of whom 8 were female) aged 24 to 61 years. The Hexaco Questionnaire was used to assess the features of individuals involved and uninvolved in politics, and the EPQ subscale was used to assess the tendency of social dissimulation. In the data analysis, links were observed between personality traits and ethnicity and social dissimulation. The results show that in the sample tested, Honesty, Social dissimulation and Agreeableness are the most present traits in individuals involved in politics compared to individuals who are not involved in politics. Those involved in politics have a dominant presence of traits such as honesty, modesty, unconventionality and prudence. When it comes to the tendency for social dissimulation, the results state that there are significant differences between individuals involved and not involved in politics. Individuals involved in politics are more likely to display dissimulation. Regression analyzes have shown that Flexibility, Social Boldness, Liveliness, Openness to experiences are considered as the best predictors (out of a total of 26 personality traits) of involving in politics.

11:50 AM

Importance of psychological support in pain management in terminal patients

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Ariola Panteqi, MA. School and organizational Psychologist
Armela Garpi Bejko, MA.Clinical Psychologist

Pristina, Kosovo

11:50 AM - 12:00 PM

Pain is unpleasant sensation, suffering or distress of the body or mind. This feeling impairs active life and and make you feel tired and tense. Pain often accompanies terminal patients affecting all aspects of life. In the cancer population, its prevalence is over 75% for those with advanced disease (Dahlia Rizk, 2017.). Techniques mainly used in Albania for pain management are those with medications, ranging from mild to severe such as morphine or other opiate family medications.

The purpose of this research is to investigate the services offered to terminal patients in Albania, in terms of pain management. The psychological approach to treating pain is lacking, affected not only by the mentality of the sick and their families, but also by the total (or few in number) lack of psychological services integrated into primary health care facilities.

12:00 PM

Parents’ Challenges in the treatment of problematic behaviors of children with autism: in broad and close family in Kosovo

Nausika Hoxha, University of Prishtina

Pristina, Kosovo

12:00 PM - 12:10 PM

The purpose of this research is to identify the challenges and needs of parents of children with autism in treating their behavior, depending on the coliving in broad and close family. The research was conducted with qualitative design, there were 25 parent participants of children with autism. The participants were interviewed, and their interviews were transcribed. The interviews were consisted with semi-structured questions, analyzed in substance by coding the most pronounced topics that answered the question research. The results show the differences of coexistence in the broad and close family structures of children with autism. It can be concluded that the close family needs more financial and emotional support, and the wider family needs specific information because of compassion and non-intervention in the concrete situations of treating child behavior. Mothers have expressed psychological and physical exhaustion and all parents have expressed the need for continuous professional assistance and consultancy on the treatment or the approach for the child. The creation of an online platform is suggested because of low cost and easy access to services.

12:10 PM

The relationship between mode of delivery and postpartum depression

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Anita Sadikaj, University for Business and Technology - UBT

Pristina, Kosovo

12:10 PM - 12:20 PM

Postpartum depression during pregnancy and the time after that can cause the problems in the relations between mother, child and family. Although the physiology of pregnancy in humans is the same throught the world, many factors influence the experience of women. Due to the sensitive natyre of the postpartum period and frequency of this disorde is variable, this research seeks to investigate the relationship between type of delivery and postpartum depression has been done. This correlational study was performed on 136 mothers (aged 16-48 years) in Obstetrician and Gynecological Clinic at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo. Sociodemographic, obstetric, and depression-related data were gathered using questionnaires and Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The questionnaires were administered by the researcher for 25-35 min. Data analysis was performed by SPSS 22.0. The results showed that the mother’s age, economic status, education, progress of pregnancy, type of delivery, number of delivery, and maternal depression are statistically significant (p< 0.5) as well as the prevalence of postpartum depression is 12.61%, respectively, of which 30.9% related to caesarean section, 20.6% of vaginal deliveries, and complication during birth delivery 5.9%. There was a significant relationships between mode of delivery and postpartum depression (p

12:20 PM

The psychology of music in search of musical meaning

Edmond Buharaja, University of Arts” of Tirana

Pristina, Kosovo

12:20 PM - 12:30 PM

Leading up to the arrangement of the Musikwissenschaft (1885), psychology — separately in sentiment and Affektenlehre — was listed among the disciplines of systematics, but it was Francès (La perception de la musique, 1958) who genuinely initiated musical psychology. Understanding the art of sound was profiled in three working hypotheses, as dependent: (i) on knowledge of structure (analytical approach); (ii) by its context (analytical-historical-social approximation); (iii) from potentially communicative meaning (interpretive-analytical positioning). Berlyne investigated the close connection between Aesthetics and Psychobiology (1971) in an attempt to individualize the physiological basis of judgmental taste. Imberty (Les écritures du temps, 1981) embarked on the next phase of sensory epistemology in search of psychological semantics that enables the penetration of the phonetic fact through the comprehensive perspective of existing perspectives. It thus turns out that the potential sense that can be imparted to the acoustic image is only partially subjective, since interpretation is profoundly influenced by both behavioral schemas and cultural conventions.

2:00 PM

The Role of Interviewer/Respondent Gender Dyads in Cellphone Interview Retention and Length

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Ridvan Peshkopia, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Bleona Asllani, University of Tirana
Vanesa Llapashtica, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Alma Vuniqia, University for Business and Technology - UBT

Pristina, Kosovo

2:00 PM - 2:10 PM

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his article investigates the role of interviewer/respondent gender dyad in cellphone interview retention and length. Relying on a simple random sample of cellphone public opinion survey data of 1571 respondents collected in Albania in winter 2018-2019, we test a set of hypothesis arguing that, in cellphone public opinion surveys, female interviewers would yield better results both in terms of advancing the interview toward the last question (interview retention), and having it conducted in shorter time (interview length). By complementing social distance theory and social desirability theory with genders differences in personality traits, we hope to contribute with models potentially stable and generalizable across different cultural and political settings. We found that, indeed, in cellphone surveys the female-female dyad would predict better interview results and the male-male dyad would predict the worst interview results, with the other gender combinations in between.

2:10 PM

Relationship between Personality Traits According to the "Big Five" Model and Alexithymia

Diadora Cërmjani, University of Prishtina
Natyra Agani, University of Prishtina
Dashamir Bërxulli, University of Prishtina

Pristina, Kosovo

2:10 PM - 2:20 PM

Alexithymia is a personality construct characterized by difficulties in identifying and describing subjective feelings, presenting a limited imaginative capacity and an outwardly oriented cognitive style. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the relationship between main personality dimensions according to Big Five and alexithymia. The sample of this study consisted of 401 participants aged over 18 years. The questionnaires used were the 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) and the NEO Personality Inventory (NEO PI-R), to classify personality traits. Correlational analyzes showed that there is a strong negative association between alexithymia and neuroticism. A positive association was found between alexithymia and openness to experiences. However, no significant correlations resulted in the association between alexithymia and extraversion, conscientiousness and agreeableness. The practical implications of this study will be elaborated in the design and implementation of preventive programs in the context of mental health.

2:25 PM

Adolescents’ attitudes towards people living with HIV and AIDS in Kosova

Violeta Zefi, University for Business and Technology

Pristina, Kosovo

2:25 PM - 2:35 PM

The aim of this paper is to examine attitudes towards people living with HIV in correlation with socio-cultural aspects among adolescents in Kosovo. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 384 adolescents in Kosova. Adolescents from 13 to 18 years old were part of the survey. A self-administered and self-reporting questionnaire were used to gather data. Most of the items in the questionnaire were adaptations of the items based on the WHO AIDS program regarding knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices (KABP) whereas some specific items were developed intentionally by the researcher for purpose of this study. Attitudes of subjects towards PLWHA were acceptable and tolerant. Female subjects have more tolerant attitudes towards HIV people compared with male subjects. At the other hand, subjects tend to relate HIV with specific groups and show more negative attitudes towards these groups, such as LGBT community.

2:40 PM

Political psychologism and leadership styles - Metanalysis study

Musa Musai, University of Tetovo
Qufli Osmani, University of Tetovo

Pristina, Kosovo

2:40 PM - 2:50 PM

The political organization of society, developments in society, international conflicts have led not only to the development of political science, but also to the consideration of the role of human nature in those social processes. Therefore, leadership styles gained weight by looking at the approaches and solutions they offered to a particular political phenomenon. There are plenty of political behaviors that seem unreasonable and pointless at first glance, yet such unpredictable phenomena occur in the world. We manage to unravel some of these political events as we immerse ourselves in trying to understand the thoughts and feelings of the people who make these decisions and carry out these acts through a psychological prism. The purpose of this study is focused on, through metanalysis, to highlight the political profiling of leaders in Albanian societies by focusing on people's perceptions of the different organizations in terms of how leaders of those organizations are governed and comparing them with theories of political and organizational leadership. The metanalysis study included 12 empirical studies conducted in Kosovo that included leadership styles as the main variable. The number of respondents included in each study in particular belongs to the large sample. A metanalysis of the 12 studies previously conducted on this topic results in a conclusion on the need to incorporate a psychological approach into two-way politics: to examine all those personality traits in a narrower worldview, which in every respect are related to political activity, and such an approach (as if it were the only one) we might call psychological, since the tendency is on the individual; on the other hand, we may tend to put into political action and study those personality traits that determine the type and direction of action, and that is, in our opinion, the true subject of political psychology. The developed metanalysis study also highlighted the dominance of authoritarian leadership style (in 11 of the 12 studies consulted) versus the other three styles.

2:50 PM

Identify individual, contextual, parenting style factors in reporting violence and their relationship to Tepelena district schools

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Nerënxa Alia, University of Tirana
Anita Sadikaj, University for Business and Technology - UBT

Pristina, Kosovo

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM

School and family are key players in maintaining a healthy society. The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between individual, contextual and parenting factors in reporting atmosphere, psychological well-being, victimization and violence in Tepelena district schools. The study has a mixed design consisting of quantitative, qualitative and observational methodologies. The study methodology involves hierarchically overlapping multiple analyzes. Sampling in school selection was appropriate while classes were selected according to spatial sampling. The self-report questionnaires used are: The California School Climate and Safety Syrvey (CSCSS), Kessler-10 and Scale of Parenting Style (SPS). In addition, the qualitative House-Tree-Person (HTP) test and observation were used. 375 questionnaires were administered in 5 district 9-year schools. The mean age of the sample is (M = 14.2, SD = 1.33) among which 144 are boys (47.7%) and 210 girls (59.3%). SPSS software version 22.0 was used for data analysis. The analysis showed that students reported low levels of violence and forms of victimization. Quality tests and observation did not support these results. Reporting of school risk factors was low while the presence of firearms and drug use was noted. There were statistically significant relationships between the presence of violence, school atmosphere, psychological well-being, school victimization, family atmosphere, and parenting style. Situation and satisfaction in the family are predictors of the school atmosphere. It is noted that student recognition of rules increases with increasing responsiveness and accountability / control by both parents and vice versa and there is a strong relationship between knowledge of rules against violence and maternal accountability. The study recommends organizing meetings and seminars among psychologists, parents, teachers and / or students as well as longitudinal studies to look at changing factors related to school atmosphere, psychological well-being, perceived parenting styles, and violence by experts in the field. The recommendation relates specifically to schools in rural areas.

3:00 PM

The position of women and gender inequality during economic, political and cultural transformations, 1945 - 1967

Ezmeralda Xhera

Pristina, Kosovo

3:00 PM - 3:10 PM

In order to realize the cultural rise of girls and women, the government faced serious obstacles of the time, such as patriarchal and conservative thoughts of Albanian society. This problem was born out in the past, although with the efforts of King Zog's government to educate women, very little was actually done. The emancipation of girls and women took place in open war with religious faith, accusing it of being a regressive force in society. Above all, work was done to minimize conservatism within the Albanian family. The participation of women in illiteracy courses, in production, in school, met with great resistance. not only by the families, but also the entire Albanian conservative society. However, propaganda would not hesitate to present time figures, comparing the situation with the state of pre-liberation

The emancipation of women took place in the fight against bigotry, a consequence of the past legacy of feudal backwardness, which was more pronounced in villages or in remote mountain areas. Although much was initially done to entice women and girls into the fight against illiteracy, abolition, or the sale of girls, who were engaged with the help of the women's organization, youth or through party organs located at the head of the movement.

3:10 PM

An assessment of the main mental health issues presented by students in The Student Counselling Centre in UBT-Higher Education Institution

Vjollca Pllana Shahini, University for Business and Technology

Pristina, Kosovo

3:10 PM - 3:20 PM

Mental health issues among University students around the world have lately become a growing problem and concern. Studies show that among main psychological problems faced by students are anxiety and depression. Although students are in great need for psychological support, the social stigma associated with seeking help remains an obstacle. There are many Student Counselling Centers in major Universities in different countries, offering psychological support to their students. Following these models, but adapting to the cultural context, the Student Counselling Centre in UBT, which is one of its kind in Kosovo and the region, was established to promote the importance of mental health among students and to offer them support in overcoming difficulties and in gaining emotional resilience. The aim of this study, using the method of Case Study, was to examine the main themes and mental health concerns presented by students in the SCC during its one and a half course. Among main concerns expressed by students were: difficult interpersonal relationships, mainly with parents; anxiety; depressive mood, difficulties in overcoming traumatic events; and lack of purpose in life. Psychological support was offered to all students that sought it, mainly through individual counselling. As expected, students that attended the sessions regularly and for a longer period of time showed the greatest improvement.

2020
Friday, October 30th
8:30 AM

International Conference on Psychology

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University for Business and Technology - UBT

Lipjan, Kosovo

8:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Saturday, October 31st
9:00 AM

Contributing Factors to the Onset of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms among the Survivors of Albania Earthquake

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Diadora Cërmjani, University of Prishtina
Shkurtë Bajgora, University of Prishtina
Fjolla Ramadani, University of Prishtina

Lipjan, Kosovo

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

On November 2019 Albania was shook by the largest earthquake to hit this country in less than forty years. Earthquakes like that one give rise to mental health problems like PTSD symptoms, but some people report far more PTSD related symptoms than others. Therefore, this study aims to understand the factors that make some earthquake survivors more prone to experience PTSD symptoms. 227 participants were part of this study (74 % females). Self- report questionnaires were used such as Impact of Event Scale - Revised (IES-R) and The Life Stressor Checklist-Revised (LSC-R). The results indicate that proximity to epicenter of earthquake, home damage, financial problems, abuse before age 16 and overall emotional abuse, past serious accidents, sudden death and loss of a loved one, level of education, and previous mental or physical problems played a role in reporting symptoms of PTSD. Nevertheless, age and gender did not play a role. Limitations and implications of this study are also discussed.

The effects of brief group psychotherapy on the psychological wellbeing among Kosovar women recovering from domestic and intimate partner violence

Vjollca Pllana Shahini, University for Business and Technology
Luljeta Aliu, University for Business and Technology - UBT

Lipjan, Kosovo

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Domestic and intimate partner violence in recent years have aroused special interest around the world. This violence can take the form of physical assault, psychological abuse, social abuse, financial abuse, or sexual assault, and it can be occasional or chronic. Intimate partner and domestic violence, especially systematic one, not only causes physical injury, but it also damages the social, economic, psychological, spiritual and emotional well-being of the victim. The victims of such violence are in great need for psychosocial support. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of brief group psychotherapy to a sample of Kosovar women recovering from domestic and intimate partner violence. There were nine women that participated in six group therapy sessions. They were part of the project “Domestic Violence as a Traumatic Event-One for All and All for One” implemented by NGO ” Inject – Initiative for Justice and Equality.” The initial evaluation before the therapy indicated great presence of psychological distress among participants. After the therapy, through filling out the Evaluation Forms and answering open questions, therapy beneficiaries revealed many benefits to their psychological wellbeing as a result of the support received in group psychotherapy and in the created women support group among them.

The Influence of parents’ educational styles on Students’ Dangerous Behavior, in Terms of Alcohol Consumption

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Mirlinde Bilalli, University for Business and Technology - UBT

Lipjan, Kosovo

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

The aim of this study was to detect the connection of the parenting upbringing styles with the drinking habits of the adolescents. A sample study has been conducted over 600 respondents, students from primary and secondary schools from the Polog region. The scale used for assessment of upbringing styles was applied- “Egna Minnen Batraffande Uppfostran” (EMBU), as well as the questionnaire by the WHO form “The global research of the adolescents’ health”. The statistical analysis of the data gained from the research was made with the statistical program SPSS 17,0. The results revealed that the structure of the respondents was composed of 264 (44%) male and 336 (56%) female students. The ethnic structure of the students was composed of 300 Macedonian students and 300 Albanian students, where 172 (28.67%) were students from 9th grade, 203 (33.83%) from 1st grade and 225 (37.5%) students from 2nd grade in high school. In this group of students, 230 (38.33%) of the students drink alcohol that is the prevalence of consumption was 38.3%. Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis as a father’s upbringing style significantly associated with developing a habit of alcohol consumption among children, confirmed: rejection (p=0.028) and oversaturation (p=0.011). The results of the research have shown that the upbringing styles of the mother have significant influence towards the risky behavior of the adolescents in the aspect of drinking alcohol.

Type of Attachment and Development of the Resilience of Children Who Lost Their Father

Arjeta Ahmedi Seferi, University of Prishtina

Lipjan, Kosovo

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

The purpose of this study is to identify the interaction between the type of attachment andthe development of resilience in children at school age after having lost their father. The research was qualitative and semi-structured CAI was used for the type of attachment and the CYRM Interview was used regarding resilience.It is hypothesized that children with secure attachment will develop resilience and will easily withstand loss while those with insecure attachment will not develop resilience.Participants are 12 children aged 6-12 who live with their mothers. Target families were identified by the CSW in Prishtina and 10% of the children were selected randomlyThe findings of the study show that there is a high level of interaction between secure attachment and resilience development, while- there are no significant data that validate or invalidate the Alternative Hypothesis 2.

10:45 AM

Attitudes of adolescents and emerging adults toward people living with HIV – qualitative study

Violeta Zefi, University for Business and Technology

Lipjan, Kosovo

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

The aim of this study is to obtain a better understanding of attitudes toward HIV people from perspective of adolescents and emerging adults in Kosova. In order to examine and analyze attitudes, we have used qualitative methods as main methodological approach. In total there were four focus groups that were organized with two target groups: adolescents and emerging adults. Seven to eight subjects were part of each focus group. Thematic analysis was used to analyse focus group transcripts. Result of the study showed that attitudes of subjects towards people living with HIV were tolerant and positive. Emerging adults and female subjects tend to have more positive attitudes towards HIV people, compared with adolescents and male subjects.

Attitudes of Citizens of the Republic of Kosovo and the Identification of Overcoming Mechanisms during the COVID-19-Coronavirus period

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Nausika Hoxha, University of Prishtina

Lipjan, Kosovo

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

The purpose of the research is to identify the overcoming mechanisms to citizens of Kosovo and how they feel during the quarantine. The research was conducted with quantitative design and 1053 participants, variated age 19-65, while the administration of the non- standardized questionnaire was online and consisted of 22 questions and 3 of them were opened questions. The analysis of the data was performed depending on the frequency obtained from the results of the online platform in a descriptive form, by which a questionnaire was administered where they present the percentages and graphs from the answers of the participants. The results show that the overcoming mechanisms that have been identified are: watching movies 59.1%, reading books with 42.1%, jokes on social networks 35.9% and others such as solidarity with 41.9% in emotional, moral, financial, and material terms, then physical exercises, recreational games with children, handcrafts, preparation of various foods, seasonal work in the garden, meditation, application of religious rites and conversations with each other through a social network offering each other courage during the situation as a result of COVID- 19 coronavirus. Also, reported emotional states were: anxiety, panic, nervousness, and feelings of boredom. The needs of the citizens of Kosovo during the quarantine period as a result of COVID-19 are: Social 66.2%, Psychological 51.5% and Materials 19.2%. The creation of an online platform is suggested because of low cost and easy access to services.

Level of stress, anxiety, depression and resilience for social workers during Covid-19

Behare Bojaxhiu Huçi, Mental Health Centre, Prishtina
Arjeta Ahmedi Seferi, SOS Children’s Village, Prishtina

Lipjan, Kosovo

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

In January 2020, the WHO declared the outbreak of Coronavirus as a Public Health Emergency of international importance, the same happened in Kosovo. Public health actions, such as social distancing, isolation can make people feel lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. The purpose of this research is to show the relationship between stress, anxiety, depression and the development of resilience of social workers in the period of pandemic. DASS will be used to measure S.A.D (Lovibond, SH & Lovibond, 1995) and the ARM to measure resilience (Ungar, 2008, 2011). It is hypothesized that Social Workers who have developed resilience will easily cope with S.A.D, while workers who failed to develop resilience will be more vulnerable to S.A.D. Participants are 39 social workers of CSW Pristina. The findings of the study show that level of SAD is in moderate extent and level of resilience is high.

Pandemics and the cohabitation with viruses. The Challenge of adaptation as the main condition of survival

Denis Celcima, University for Business and Technology - UBT

Lipjan, Kosovo

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Pandemics have had a great impact on our inner and outer and has become an unwanted but unavoidable challenge among us. All we have to do is to adopt our lifestyle in contradict with our former lifespan. The famous expression “Life is a rat race” has already got its replacements of rats into bats, but that is not all. Is it the bat or human’s fault It is still a race but this case is a race of patience, persistence in quarantine conditions and post one due to physical and psychological viruses. There are a lot of questions that circles around us making visions for the future neither optimistic nor pessimistic ones. What is happening around the world and around us? What about our survival? Are we ready to face such major changes that we do not even know if they are called changes? However, one thing is for sure that our perceptions are undergoing into fundamental new ways of repairing their style or maybe ours or both. If the world is getting ready for the big leap in a totally unplanned future, so do our social perceptions react. The men have gone to the moon, explored space, has given thoughts about universe, have also ruined nature, polluted air but all these were included in the men’s social perceptions. Now it seems that our fears of the unknown have risen along with the fear of unplanned risen of the new upcoming perceptions.

1:30 PM

Conflict management as a module in basic education

Elmerina Sina, Headmistress, Shmb “Cerme Sektor”, Albania

Lipjan, Kosovo

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

At a time when the civilization is facing new challenges for the future, it seems that the school is the only one that have the task and responsibility to prepare generations to face these challenges with quick, practical and intelligent solutions. Among these challenges is the interpersonal conflict, its management and its resolution. What does the school curriculum offer for the wider knowledge of this phenomenon and its management by the students? How are the conflicts themselves managed at school? Isn’t time for the student at school to acquire conflict management skills as they acquire the other skills offered by the basic education curriculum? This article aims to provide an analysis of the phenomenon of interpersonal conflict in school and the benefits of providing a module in basic education with access to practical learning of constructive attitudes and solutions toward conflicts.

Depression on Adolescents of 11-19 years old in Mitrovica Municipality

Emrush Thaci, University Kadri Zeka, Gjilan, Kosovo
Besarta Sadriu, Psychologist at “Don Bosco” school
Kosovare Thaci

Lipjan, Kosovo

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Children are always defined as the future of society, which is undoubtedly so. But to have a healthy future we need to work for an even healthier present, starting from the family as an essential part of development, school institutions and society at large, because today is what precedes it. The next day, so we have to be careful about how children are growing and developing day by day, being side by side accompanying each other towards this growth, and especially at a stage as sensitive as the adolescent period, of some sort. ”war” that goes through almost every individual in his or her lifetime. Adolescence is such a sensitive period, which can lead to various disorders that have consequences for the later life of that individual who is facing these disorders, so the purpose of this study has been focused on identifying presence of depression among adolescents in the municipality of Mitrovica, to look even closer thanks to a more detailed study on this topic. Of the schools in Mitrovica, 900 respondents were included in the two levels of schools, lower secondary schools, and upper secondary schools, of which 476 were from primary schools and 424 were from secondary schools, as the result of which were many issues related to adolescents, and concluding how adolescents feel about depression.

Exploring the Attitudes of the Kosovar Youth towards Virginity as a Social Construct

Flakë Ahmeti, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Kaltrina Kelmendi, University for Business and Technology - UBT

Lipjan, Kosovo

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

In reality, virginity doesn’t have a universal definition. Despite this fact, it has a big impact in people’s lives, especially in collectivist cultures where social norms influence the way people behave and think. This leads to the main goal of this paper, which is to explore the attitudes of the Kosovar youth towards virginity as a social construct. To explain the thesis, the bio ecological model and the concept of binary opposites is used. The methodology is done through mixed methods, by administering surveys with a sample of 1507 respondents and three focus groups, with 18 girls. The results show that there exists a positive correlation between the religion and a negative one with the level of the education toward virginity. Also, it is perceived a double standard, especially for girls. The main recommendation is to intervene in the society by further studies, campaigns and sexual education.

Psychological Experiences of Persons with Parents Suffering From Cancer

Djellza Dushullovci, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Vjollca Pllana Shahini, University for Business and Technology

Lipjan, Kosovo

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world, surpassed only by cardiovascular disease. It can have a drastic impact on families. The purpose of this research is to expand our knowledge about the special psychological experiences of persons who have parents affected by cancer, more specifically to gain more understanding about the psychological experiences which are most pronounced, and to see how their parent's illness affects their personal lives. There were 5 participants in this qualitative research, all adult children of parents diagnosed with cancer. The data were collected through a semi-structured individual interviews, which consisted of ten questions. All interviews were transcribed to further analyze the different perspectives offered by these participants on this topic. Each of the participants reported specific psychological experiences with initial mixed thoughts and feelings. Some of them experienced sleep problems, others needed to make family arrangements to stay close to their parent. All participants used their own ways to support and alleviate their parents’ coping with cancer, and tried to spend relatively long and beautiful time with their parent regardless of the difficulties and confrontations in which they are finding themselves. Our research suggests that the most prominent psychological experiences present among these participants are anxiety, stress, emotional shock, fear, sleep disturbances, and sadness. Persons supporting a parent with cancer are in great need for psycho-social support.

The impact of social media in adolescents social connected while physical distance during Covid 19: Case study the youth Albania

Maria Dojce, University of “Fan S. Noli” Korca, Albania
Krisela Mulliri, University of “Fan S. Noli” Korca, Albania

Lipjan, Kosovo

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

During the Covid-19 pandemic situation everyday life has changed in drastically way for all of us. The social distance is difficult for humans because they are social humans. Adolescents are much more affected from this new style of life because they more than adults need to be attachment emotionally and physically with their peers. Also, is seemed that adolescents around the world may be uniquely sensitive to this abrupt disruption in their lives due to the biological and psychological changes that occur during this developmental period. Social media has rapidly transformed the ways in which adolescents socialize and interact with one another, which has contributed to an ongoing debate about whether social media is helping or harming teens today. The Covid-19 pandemic has only magnified this societal dilemma as teens are spending more time than ever before on social media. Thus, it is important for parents, educators, and teens to better understand social media use in the context of Covid-19. This article discusses the implications of social media for adolescent development and mental health in the context of Covid-19 in Albania Society, with attention to the ways in which social media may be especially helpful for teens in the midst of physical distancing practices, as well as how social media behaviors can negatively impact teens’ physical and mental health during this time. Using research and theory, the article provides practical guidance on facilitating teens’ helpful use of social media and mitigating its negative effects during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Understanding the process of dying among young and old adults

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Tringa Lajqi, University for Business and Technology - UBT

Lipjan, Kosovo

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

This qualitative study aimed to further understand and explore the different perspectives that young and old adults have regarding the process of dying , respectively how young and old adults perceive and understand the process of dying, their thoughts, feelings and beliefs regarding the personal death and the death of loved ones, the connection between life and death cycle, their insights regarding the pivotal role that culture has on the way how people approach death, different coping mechanisms when facing loss, the idea of afterlife and perspectives for the idea of being immortal. In this research study participated 8 young adults (4 women and 4 men; 24-29 years old) and 7 old adults (3 women and 4 men; 65-72 years old). All participants were from Kosovo and were recruited through snowball sampling method. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews which lasted around 15- 40 minutes. The data gathered from semi-structured interviews were analyzed through Thematic Analysis. After the data coding, seven themes were generated: Appreciation for being alive, Life and Death Cycle, The meaning of Death, Afterlife, The universal fear of dying, Coping with the process of dying and The idea of being immortal.

2021
Saturday, October 30th
12:00 AM

ABA therapy in children with autism spectrum disorder: Case report

Anita Sadikaj, University for Business and Technology - UBT

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Albanian young people towards Europe

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Emanuela ISMAILI, Tirana University
Edmond DRAGOTI, Tirana University

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Analysis on Teaching and psycho-pedagogical method

Denis Celcima, University for Business and Technology

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Child and adolescent abuse

Eglantina Kraja Bardhi, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Niman Bardhi

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Family dynamics and communication, a factor in the emergence of mental health problems in adolescence

Ariola Panteqi, MA. School and organizational Psychologist

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON CHILDRENS SLEEP HYGIENE

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Nita Beluli, University-Skopje, North Macedonia

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Predictive value of personal and social concerns over pandemic-related stress

Qufli Osmani, University for Business and Technology - UBT

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Psychological Concerns and the Level of Seeking Professional Help for Mental Health Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic among Students in Kosovo

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Vjollca Pllana Shahini, University for Business and Technology
Kaltrina Qorrolli

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Psychological distress among health workers during the COVID-19: a qualitative study

Violeta Zefi, University for Business and Technology
Denis Celcima, University for Business and Technology
Vjollca Pllana Shahini, University for Business and Technology

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Psychosocial Safety Climate and Its Implication for Work Engagement Through Cognitive Demands

Valdrin Krasniqi, University for Business and Technology - UBT

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The challenges of Educational Psychology in Albanian contemporary society

Maria Dojce, Fan S. Noli University
Rudina Collaku, University of “Aleksander Xhuvani” Elbasan

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The change of religious status in Albania in 1950.

Ezmeralda Xhera

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

9:00 AM

International Conference on Psychology

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University for Business and Technology - UBT

Lipjan, Kosovo

9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

2022
Saturday, October 29th
12:00 AM

An analysis of interpretations and discussions regarding the importance of developing intercultural competence through education

Denisa Titili, Department of Social Science, University of “Fan S. Noli” Korçë, Albania
Maria Dojçe, Department of Social Science, University of “Fan S. Noli” Korçë, Albania

Lipjan, Kosovo

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

BWRT in the treatment of spider phobia: Case study

Anita Sadikaj, University for Business and Technology - UBT

Lipjan, Kosovo

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Children’s involvement in policy making after the approval of Children’s Law in Kosovo

Rina Kadiri

Lipjan, Kosovo

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Deviant Behavior and Social Control

Eglantina Kraja Bardhi, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Niman Bardhi, Ministry of Health, St. Zagreb, no. 60, 10000, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo

Lipjan, Kosovo

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

International Conference on Psychology

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University for Business and Technology - UBT

UBT Kampus Lipjan

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Predictive value of personal and social concerns over pandemic-related stress

Qufli Osmani, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Delvina Beka
Fariz Farizi, University for Business and Technology - UBT

Lipjan, Kosovo

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Psychological people’s experiences after the death of a family member: a qualitative study

Violeta Zefi, University for Business and Technology
Bekrije Maxhuni, Sofia University of St. Kliment Ohridski, 15, Tzar Osvoboditel Blvd, 1504 Sofia, Bulgaria

Lipjan, Kosovo

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The acceptance of digitalization process in Albanian high education system

Maria Dojçe, Department of Social Science, University of “Fan S. Noli” Korçë, Albania
Rudina Collaku, University of “Aleksander Xhuvani” Elbasan
Denisa Titili, Department of Social Science, University of “Fan S. Noli” Korçë, Albania

Lipjan, Kosovo

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The impact of Erasmus exchange program on student’s personal and professional development

Njomza Llullaku, University of Prishtina
Rita Selimi, University for Business and Technology - UBT

Lipjan, Kosovo

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The impact of information technology on the socialization of children

Nerxhivane Krasniqi, Universiteti i Gjilanit “Kadri Zeka”, rr.”Zija Shemsiu” pn. 60000 Gjilan

Lipjan, Kosovo

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The impact of supervisor support and quantitative demand on employee burnout

Valdrin Krasniqi, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Vjollca Pllana Shahini, University for Business and Technology
Denis Celcima, University for Business and Technology

Lipjan, Kosovo

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The level of anxiety among teenagers aged 13-18 at the beginning of the 2022/2023 school year in the municipality of Prishtina and Prizren

Emrush Thaqi, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Besarta Sadriu, University “Ukshin Hoti", Faculty of Education, Prizren

Lipjan, Kosovo

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The role of personality traits in people's attitudes toward EU membership in EU membership-aspiring countries: The case of Kosovo

Denis Çelcima, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Frederik Dara, University of Tirana
Eglantina Kalluçi, University of Tirana
Markela Muça, University of Tirana
Ridvan Peshkopia
Vjollca Pllana Shahini, University for Business and Technology

Lipjan, Kosovo

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

2023
Thursday, September 28th
8:00 AM

The No-Self Thesis: Counterarguments from Abnormal Psychology

Elma Berisha

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, October 28th
8:00 AM

Born that Way: The Effects of the Big Five Personality Traits in People’s Ideological Affiliation

Frederik Dara, University of Tirana
Markela Muca, University of Tirana
Ridvan Peshkopia

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Fostering Employee Well-being: Exploring the Interplay of Coworker Support, Work Engagement, Burnout, and Job Performance in Organizational Contexts

Valdrin Krasniqi, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Eglantina Bilalli, University for Business and Technology (UBT) in Kosovo

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

FROM BEHIND THE SOCIAL MEDIA SCENE TO MENTAL HEALTH AND TRAFFICKING

Mirlinde Bilalli, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Elmedina Gashi

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

International Conference on Psychology

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University for Business and Technology - UBT

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Mental Health Awareness in Kosovo: Perceptions, Knowledge, and Barriers

Violeta Zefi, University for Business and Technology
Anduena Dibrani, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Kaltrina Rrafshi, University for Business and Technology - UBT

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Metric characteristics of the scale for measuring learning styles in the student population

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Qufli Osmani, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Delvina Beka

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Motivation-stimulation of psycho-social energies for high educational achievements in teenagers

Denis Celcima, University for Business and Technology
Emrush Thaqi, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Diana Sejdiu

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Protective measures or shelter-in-place: Personality and attitudes toward anti-pandemic policies in Kosovo

Frederik Dara, University of Tirana
Ridvan Peshkopia
Edin Pula, University for Business and Technology - UBT

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Psychological effects and therapeutic role of group counseling in women diagnosed with breast cancer

Anora Kroj

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sexting: Insights from Emerging Adults in Kosovo

Violeta Zefi, University for Business and Technology
Drenushë Krasniqi, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Elona Sopa, University for Business and Technology - UBT

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Impact of social media on psychological well-being and social comparison on nursing students in UBT

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Anita Sadikaj, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Orhideja SURBANOVSKA, St. Cyril and Methodius University
Rinor Berisha
Zehra Saiti, St. Cyril and Methodius University

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The influence of social media on eating habits

Diana Sejdiu
Laura Binxhija, University for Business and Technology - UBT
Florent Bojku, University for Business and Technology - UBT

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The interaction of gifts and morality in the creation of personality

Ejona Icka, University for Business and Technology - UBT

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Psychological Roots of Acquiescence and Resistance: How Personality Traits Explains Public Attitudes toward Governments’ Responses to COVID-19

Frederik Dara, University of Tirana
Ridvan Peshkopia
Violeta Zefi, University for Business and Technology

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Relationship Between Giftedness and Morality in School-Age Children

Francesco Foti

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Role of the Adoption Procedure in the Psychological Well-being of Adopted Children and Adoptive Parents

Nerenxa Alia Dranga

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Role of the Big-Five Personality Model in Explaining Support for EU Membership: The Case of Kosovo

Denis Celcima, University for Business and Technology
Frederik Dara, University of Tirana
Markela Muca, University of Tirana
Ridvan Peshkopia
Violeta Zefi, University for Business and Technology

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Which executive functions predict semantic fluency in preschool children?

Fatbardha Osmani, University for Business and Technology

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM