Lifestyles and their Relationship to Symptoms of the Histrionic Personality Disorder among Yarmouk University Students

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https://doi.org/10.35516/edu.v51i1.3598

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Lifestyles, hysterical personality, Yarmouk University students

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between lifestyle choices and symptoms of hysterical personality disorder.

Methods: The study employed a descriptive correlational methodology. Two scales were developed: one assessing lifestyle choices and the other measuring symptoms of hysterical personality disorder. They were applied to a sample of 717 male and female students chosen using convenient sampling.

Results: The study revealed that the predominant lifestyle among Yarmouk University students is socially beneficial. The availability of symptoms of hysterical personality disorder among them was found to be moderate. Furthermore, the results demonstrated a statistically significant positive correlation between certain lifestyle choices (controlling, dominating, socially avoidant) and the overall severity of symptoms of hysterical personality disorder. However, no statistically significant correlation was found between the socially beneficial lifestyle and the overall severity of symptoms of hysterical personality disorder.

Conclusions: These findings provide a better understanding of the interactions between lifestyle choices and hysterical personality disorders. This contributes to the improvement of screening, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for these disorders. The gained insights underscore the importance of directing attention towards developing intervention programs and awareness initiatives targeting the enhancement of lifestyle choices among university students. Specifically, the focus should be on providing tools and strategies to promote mental health and reduce the likelihood of developing symptoms of hysterical personality disorder. Considering these results, the researcher recommends organizing conferences, seminars, and university workshops that promote positive lifestyles among students and educate them about symptoms of hysterical personality disorder.

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Published

2024-03-15

How to Cite

Alshamali , Z. A. A. ., & Alshagran, H. I. A. . (2024). Lifestyles and their Relationship to Symptoms of the Histrionic Personality Disorder among Yarmouk University Students. Dirasat: Educational Sciences, 51(1), 346–363. https://doi.org/10.35516/edu.v51i1.3598

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Psychological and Educational Counseling
Received 2023-01-07
Accepted 2023-12-14
Published 2024-03-15