The Prevalence Rate of the Morningness-Eveningness and its Relation with Positive Effects among Saudi and Omani University Students

Abstract

This study is aimed at exploring the prevalence rate of the morningness-eveningness among Saudi and Omani university students. Itis also aimed at identifying whether there are differences according to gender and country, and determining the relationship between morningness-eveningness and positive effects. A random sample of (360) male and female university students was selected (200 from Jazan University and 160 from Sultan Qaboos University). The study used the Arabic scale of morningness-eveningness and five tools to measure the positive affect: Love of Life scale, Optimism Scale, Hope scale, Life satisfaction, and the Arabic scale of the mental health. The validity and reliability of the tools were obtained. Results in general showed the prevalence rate of the momingness-eveningness was intermediate followed by moderately morning, definitely evening, definitely morning and moderately evening. There were no significant effects of the country (F=2.85, P < 0.093 ) the gender ( F = 0.52 , P < 0.473 ) and the interactions between them (F = 0.2, P <= 0.653) In addition, the results indicated that there is a possibility to predict the momingness-eveningness through mental health tau = 2.92 P=0.004), and life satisfaction (T-2.15, P = 0.32 ) On the basis of the results, several recommendations and proposals were presented. However, the discrepancy in them requires that the correct procedure that is consistent with the will of the organizer be identified. This study will attempt to shed light on this issue, with the introduction of a statement of the concept of flagrante delicto, God bless.