Exploring the Connection Between Psychological Wellness and Brain Driver Science

Keywords: psychological wellness, brain science, Driver, Snapp, psychology

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between anxiety and aggression with driving psychology among Snapp hosts in Tehran.The statistical population consisted of 20 Snapp hosts composed by 10 males and 10 females who were randomly selected as the sample. The instrument used in this research is the Goldberg questionnaire of 28 questions which was then analyzed using Excel software. The results showed that there is a significant correlation between mental health and driving psychology. Snapp hosts in Tehran have moderate mental health.

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Author Biographies

Elshad Eftekhari, University of California Santa Cruz, United States

Undergraduate student, University of California Santa Cruz, United States

Zahra Seyami Dodran, University of California Santa Cruz, United States

Associate Clinical Social Worker, EMDR therapist, California State University, San Jose, United States, PhD in sociology, University of Tehran, United States

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Published
2022-09-26
How to Cite
Eftekhari, E., & Seyami Dodran, Z. (2022). Exploring the Connection Between Psychological Wellness and Brain Driver Science . Interacción Y Perspectiva, 12(2), 168-178. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7114612