A Study of the Correlation between Psychological Exhaustion and Psychological Hardiness among Al-Nahrain University Instructors

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Dr. Nahidh Moosa Telfah

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This study aimed to point out the relationship between psychological exhaustion and psychological hardiness among Al-Nahrain University instructors. The sample of the study which consisted of 100 respondents was selected randomly. The results of psychological exhaustion were interpreted in the light of Gestalt Theory, the Bartone’s (1999) model, whereas the results of psychological hardiness were analyzed in light of Kobasa’s (1979), Maddi’s (2002) theories. Findings of the study showed a correlation between the psychological exhaustion and psychological hardiness at the level of significance .05. The findings also revealed that the participants do not suffer from psychological exhaustion and that the calculated T-value amounted to (7.6) compared to the tabular value (8,98) at a significance level (0.01) which is not significant. Moreover, the participants were characterized by psychological hardiness; the calculated T value scored (9.8), compared to the tabular value (3.98) at a significance level of (0.01), which is significant. Accordingly, the study recommended providing the necessary protection for the university professor and combating targeting the Iraqi minds.

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