I S S U E S A N D IN N O V A T I O N S I N N U R S I N G E D U C A T I O N A path model of factors influencing the academic performance of nursing students Richard Ofori BEd MSc RNT RMN Lecturer‚ School of Nursing‚ University of Salford‚ Manchester‚ UK and John P. Charlton BSc PhD Research Fellow‚ Psychology and Life Sciences Subject Group‚ Bolton Institute‚ Bolton‚ UK Submitted for publication 30 March 2001 Accepted for publication 13 February 2002 Correspondence: Richard Ofori‚ School
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Journal of Media and Communication Studies Vol. 3(4)‚ pp. 144-150‚ April 2011 Available online http://www.academicjournals.org/jmcs ISSN 2141 – 2545 ©2011 Academic Journals Full Length Research Paper The influence of facebook usage on the academic performance and the quality of life of college students Faycal Kabre* and Ulysses J. Brown Savannah State University‚ 10611 Abercorn Street Apt 79‚ Savannah‚ GA 31419‚ United State. Accepted 4 April‚ 2011 This research study examines the impact
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Christine M. Shea University of New Hampshire The Effect of Leadership Style on Performance Improvement on a Manufacturing Task In spite of the considerable amount of empirical work that has been conducted on leadership‚ there has been no research published to date that has used an experimental methodology to investigate the effect of leadership style on followers’ performance improvement on a manufacturing task over time. In view of the recent attention given to continuous improvement as
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performance‚ such as making use of self-leadership strategies. This study examines individual differences that may influence the use of self-leadership strategies. The results of the study show a positive significant relationship between general selfefficacy and use of natural reward‚ constructive thought‚ and general self-leadership skills. The study finds women are more likely than men to use behavior-focused‚ natural reward‚ constructive thought‚ and general self-leadership skills. The increased
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FACEBOOK ME: COLLECTIVE SELF-ESTEEM‚ NEED TO BELONG‚AND INTERNET SELF-EFFICACY AS PREDICTORS OF THE IGENERATION’S ATTITUDES TOWARD SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES Harsha Gangadharbatla ABSTRACT: Within the user-generated content sites‚ the role and growth of social networking sites has been undeniably overwhelming. Social networking sites (SNS) generate millions of dollars in revenue and advertising‚ yet little is known about why college students join and participate in these sites‚ which allow users to
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how an immaterial mind and bodily events act on each other” (1986‚ p. 17). Central to Bandura’s (1997) framework is his concept of self-efficacy. Bandura’s aspirations about self-efficacy were grand‚ as reflected in the title of his 1977 article “SelfEfficacy: Toward a Unifying Theory of Behavioral Change.” In this seminal work‚ Bandura defined self-efficacy as “beliefs in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given attainments” (p. 3). Self-efficacy beliefs
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCHOLARLY ACADEMIC INTELLECTUAL DIVERSITY VOLUME 8 NUMBER 1 2004-2005 Comparison of Change Theories Alicia Kritsonis MBA Graduate Student California State University‚ Dominquez Hills ABSTRACT The purpose of this article is to summarize several change theories and assumptions about the nature of change. The author shows how successful change can be encouraged and facilitated for long-term success. The article compares the characteristics of Lewin’s Three-Step Change
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The Relationship Between Perceived Physical Competence and the Physical Activity Patterns of Fifth and Seventh Grade Children by Kenneth W. Bell Dissertation submitted to the faculty of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Approved: George M. Graham (Chair) Andrew J. Stremmel Kusum Singh Richard K. Stratton Jerome A. Niles June‚ 1997 Key Words:
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INFLUENCE OF CAREER SELF-EFFICACY BELIEFS ON CAREER EXPLORATION BEHAVIORS A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT NEW PALTZ IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING By Kristen A. Nasta May 2007 i Notice: Signature Page Not Included This thesis has been signed and approved by the appropriate parties. The signature page has been removed from this digital version for privacy reasons
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THE INFLUENCE OF LEARNING GOAL ORIENTATION ON TRAINING SELF EFFICACY Publication Manuscript Submitted as Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for a Degree Master of Professional Psychology Magister of Psychology Major in Industrial and Organizational Profession of Psychology By: Elvia Wisudaningrum iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Title.......................................................................................................... .... i Letter of Approval .......
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