The Level of Positive Social Behaviour among Individuals from the Jordanian Society
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Local, society, positive, social, behaviourAbstract
This study aims to examine the level of the positive social behaviour practiced among participants from the Jordan society, and to identify the differences between males and females. Participants from (SOS) children’s villages, The Conservation of The Holy Quran Society: Sweileh Branch, Amman Arab University for Graduate Studies, the cafeterias of Yarmouk and Jordan Universities, Al Israa hospital, Ministry of Agriculture, Irbid Market, Sweileh Market, Irbid Mall, and Mecca Mall. The total number of participants is (257) individual. The researcher constructed the positive social behaviour test; and examined its psychometric characteristics. Validity and reliability factors refer the test appropriateness to measure the level of positive social behaviour. The researchers observed and interviewed the participants as well. The level of positive social behaviour in the family scored a high degree, in the institution and society the score was low. The test overall mean score is (2.92), and the standard deviation (0.75). Differences between male and female participants are not significant.
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