Perspectives in Psychology Research

This book presents new research results in the field of psychology. Topics discussed include cultural variation in nightmare; health-related internet discussion groups as a source of social support; impact of gender on perception of workplace safety; direct and indirect impact of extraversion and perceived energy on stress and health; the effect of gender on job satisfaction and organisational commitment; the impact of emotional intelligence on nursing and the role of dispositional optimism in health-related quality of life among health care professionals with musculoskeletal pain.