...Psychological Bulletin 2007, Vol. 133, No. 1, 65–94 Copyright 2007 by the American Psychological Association 0033-2909/07/$12.00 DOI: 10.1037/0033-2909.133.1.65 The Nature of Procrastination: A Meta-Analytic and Theoretical Review of Quintessential Self-Regulatory Failure Piers Steel University of Calgary Procrastination is a prevalent and pernicious form of self-regulatory failure that is not entirely understood. Hence, the relevant conceptual, theoretical, and empirical work is reviewed, drawing upon correlational, experimental, and qualitative findings. A meta-analysis of procrastination’s possible causes and effects, based on 691 correlations, reveals that neuroticism, rebelliousness, and sensation seeking show only a weak connection. Strong and consistent predictors of procrastination were task aversiveness, task delay, selfefficacy, and impulsiveness, as well as conscientiousness and its facets of self-control, distractibility, organization, and achievement motivation. These effects prove consistent with temporal motivation theory, an integrative hybrid of expectancy theory and hyperbolic discounting. Continued research into procrastination should not be delayed, especially because its prevalence appears to be growing. Keywords: procrastination, irrational delay, pathological decision making, meta-analysis Procrastination is extremely prevalent. Although virtually all of us have at least dallied with dallying, some have made it a way of life. Estimates indicate...
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...concurrente de la batería Luria-DNA frente a las escalas de inteligencia Wechsler (WAIS-III) Esperanza Bausela Herreras RESUMEN En el contexto de la evaluación neuropsicológica, las pruebas de inteligencia se aplican típicamente como parte de una batería de pruebas más extensas, para evaluar múltiples dominios de funcionamiento psicológico. Con este estudio hemos pretendido contribuir al proceso de validación de la batería Luria-DNA frente a las escalas de inteligencia Wechsler para adultos, tercera edición (WAIS-III) en estudiantes universitarios. Objetivos: con este estudio pretendemos contribuir al proceso de validación de la batería Luria-DNA frente al WAIS-III, este objetivo ha sido desglosado en torno al estudio de las propiedades psicométricas de los instrumentos aplicados y al análisis de la muestra de estudiantes universitarios participantes (estudio intergrupo e intragrupo). Material y métodos: en esta investigación han participado 115 estudiantes matriculados en la titulación de psicopedagogía, fundamentalmente, a los que se unen en menor número, estudiantes de otras titulaciones. Resultados: los coeficientes de correlación obtenidos de la aplicación conjunta de la batería Luria-DNA y la escala WAIS-III son medianos, pudiendo afirmar, la complementariedad de ambos instrumentos y descartar un posible solapamiento o redundancia de información, en una aplicación conjunta de ambos instrumentos en una evaluación neuropsicológica. Conclusiones: finalmente, destacamos la idea de...
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...SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION | | 1.1 Scientific vs non-scientific knowledge | A researcher in South Africa has seen that potential employees who has previously worked in the Northwest and applied for positions in Gauteng companies tended to submit CV’s that contained very limited information. He thus hypothesised that all applicants from Northwest submit incomplete CV’s. | 1.2 Ethics in research | A researcher is interested in studying the reasons why managers in Company Y are severely burnt out. She has read about an American study addressing the same issue of manager burnout and decided to copy that study in South Africa. Company Y has also provided her with sufficient funds to conduct the research. Prior to the research, the researcher sent e-mails to all the managers of Company Y and stated that the standard of their work are below average because of the fact that they experience severe burnout, and that they will be receiving surveys on this matter soon. As this is a serious matter to the company all managers must complete the surveys, and they will experience dire consequences if they failed to do so. The surveys will be in electronic format and after completion the managers are expected to send the completed questionnaires to the CEO of Company Y. The researcher will collect the surveys, analyse the data, and then supply the CEO with the results obtained from the study. | 1.3 Referencing | 1.3.1 Jakobson, R. 1959. On linguistic aspects of translation. (In Venuti...
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...Research Methodology | Name: PeterKungeke | Student Number: 25353365 Assignment Number: 1Course Code: PBSC 811 PECDue Date: 16th June 2014 | | Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction 2 Section 2: Identify a topic of interest 4 Section 3: The problem statement and literature review 5 Section 4: Formulating research questions, research objective and hypothesis 6 References: 8 Section 1: Introduction 1.1 Scientific vs non-scientific knowledge This observation is based on non-scientific knowledge. The researcher seems to have just observed the situation and based his hypothesis without quantified evidence. Its seems his hypothesis is an observation from a small group of people and it is elevating his perceptions that employees from North West tender CV ‘s with limited information when they apply for jobs in Gauteng. The statement lacks a systematic way of observation; it’s not derived from a controlled observation and might be difficult to replicate. The statement sounds to be very peer opinionated or tradition (Welman, 2011: 3). 1.2 Ethics in research This study will not adhere to the principles of research according to William (2011: 42-50) as below; * The researcher is not honest; she is copying the American study which could also amount to plagiarism. * She blames the managers prior to doing the research by saying that their work is below average and gives them an upfront fact that they experience burn out. * She has no respect...
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...citizenship. [neoliberalism, state, labor, biopolitics, citizenship, bodies, Italy] An institution, even an economy, is complete and fully viable only if it is durably objectified . . . in bodies. —Pierre Bourdieu1 It was the spirit of capitalism made flesh. —Upton Sinclair2 n 2003, a new psychophysical disturbance, organizational coercion pathology (disturbi psichici e fisici da costrittivit` organizzativa sul a lavoro), or OCP, became a work-related illness that was insurable by an Italian state public-health institution (Istituto Nazionale per l’Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro [INAIL] 2003).3 Telltale symptoms, often likened to those of posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbo post traumatico del stress), include anxiety and depression. According to medical experts, its cause is related to a form of harassment recognized widely in much of Europe (e.g., Amato et al. 2002; Ege 2001)— something Italians call “mobbing” (il mobbing; Ege 1996; Leymann 1990).4 In the early 1990s, mobbing referred to the isolation, mistreatment, and...
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...Risk and Protective Factors for Depression: Implications for Prevention Depression in Children and Adolescents Linking Risk Research and Prevention Judy Garber, PhD Abstract: The National Institute of Mental Health has called for translational research linking basic knowledge about vulnerabilities that underlie mood disorders to the development of effective preventive interventions. This paper highlights research about risk factors for depression in children and adolescents and links it to current knowledge about interventions aimed at preventing depression in youth. Basic epidemiologic and clinical research indicates that increased risk for depression is associated with being female; a family history of depression, particularly in a parent; subclinical depressive symptoms; anxiety; stressful life events; neurobiological dysregulation; temperament/personality (e.g., neuroticism); negative cognitions; problems in self-regulation and coping; and interpersonal dysfunction. These vulnerabilities both increase individuals’ chances of encountering stress and decrease their ability to deal with the stress once it occurs. Although several existing depression-prevention studies have targeted one or more of these risk factors, the efficacy of these various prevention programs for youth with different combinations of these risk factors needs to be investigated further. Most existing depression-prevention programs in youth have used cognitive– behavioral techniques, with some success...
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...PABLO PICASSO PAULA SCOTT ASHFORD UNIVERSITY ART 101 ELIA HAGGAR 03/26/2012 The Art of the early 20th century was reshaped by Pablo Picasso, because the 20th century was years of rich artistic exploration and great productivity. Picasso was born October 25, 1881 in Malaga, Spain son to professor of drawing José Ruiz Blasco and Maria Picasso Lopez. Instead of taking his father’s name he took his mothers, he became one of the greatest and most influential artist of the 20th century and creator (with George Braque) of Cubism. Picasso fell ill in the spring of 1898 and spent most of the remaining year convalescing in the Catalan village of Horta de Ebro in the company of his Barcelona friend Manuel Pallars. When Picasso returned to Barcelona in early 1899, he was a changed man; he had put on weight, he had learned to live on his own in the open countryside, he spoke Catalan, and most importantantly he had made the decision to break with his art school training and to reject his family’s plans for his future. In his work he was a painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist and stage designer, Picasso was considered radical in his work, after a long career he died April 8, 1973 in Mougins. Most of his work remains, for 80 of his 91 years Picasso devoted himself to an artistic production that...
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...UNLV Theses/Dissertations/Professional Papers/Capstones 8-1-2010 Evaluating point-of-sale buying decisions: Understanding why consumers purchase timeshares Lisa Y. Thomas University of Nevada, Las Vegas Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations Part of the Marketing Commons, and the Real Estate Commons Repository Citation Thomas, Lisa Y., "Evaluating point-of-sale buying decisions: Understanding why consumers purchase timeshares" (2010). UNLV Theses/Dissertations/Professional Papers/Capstones. Paper 868. This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by Digital Scholarship@UNLV. It has been accepted for inclusion in UNLV Theses/ Dissertations/Professional Papers/Capstones by an authorized administrator of Digital Scholarship@UNLV. For more information, please contact marianne.buehler@unlv.edu. EVALUATING POINT-OF-SALE BUYING DECISIONS: UNDERSTANDING WHY CONSUMERS PURCHASE TIMESHARES by Lisa Young Thomas Bachelor of Business Administration Sam Houston State University 1986 Master of Science, Hotel Administration University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2007 A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality Administration William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration Graduate College University of Nevada, Las Vegas August 2010 Copyright by Lisa Young Thomas 2010 All Rights Reserved THE GRADUATE COLLEGE We recommend...
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...MPH (Master of Public Health) Dissertation Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences November 2012 INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS: A CASE STUDY OF MANZESE IN DAR-ES-SALAAM, TANZANIA. By Merina Vincent Shaidi A Dissertation Submitted in (Partial) Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Public Health of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences November, 2012 CERTIFICATION The undersigned certify that he has read and hereby recommend for acceptance by the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences a thesis/ dissertation entitled Intimate partner violence among women living in informal settlements: A case study of Manzese in Dar es salaam, Tanzania, in (partial) fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of public health of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. ………………………………. Dr. Mangi J.Ezekiel (Supervisor) Date……………………… DECLARATION AND COPYRIGHT I, Merina Vincent Shaidi, declare that this dissertation/thesis is my original work and that it has not been presented and will not be presented to any other university for a similar or any other degree award. Signature……………………… Date……………………………. This dissertation is a copyright material protected...
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.... ReseaRching and WRiting a disseRtation a guidebook foR business students Colin Fisher second edition . Researching and Writing a Dissertation: A Guidebook for Business Students . We work with leading authors to develop the strongest educational materials in management, bringing cutting-edge thinking and best learning practice to a global market. Under a range of well-known imprints, including Financial Times Prentice Hall, we craft high-quality print and electronic publications which help readers to understand and apply their content, whether studying or at work. To find out more about the complete range of our publishing, please visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.pearsoned.co.uk . Researching and Writing a Dissertation: A Guidebook for Business Students Second edition Colin Fisher with John Buglear Diannah Lowry Alistair Mutch Carole Tansley . Pearson Education Limited Edinburgh Gate Harlow Essex CM20 2JE England and Associated Companies throughout the world Visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.pearsoned.co.uk First published 2004 Second edition 2007 © Pearson Education Limited 2004 © Pearson Education Limited 2007 The right of Colin Fisher to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical...
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...Can essential fatty acid supplementation play a role in the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? For submission 22nd April 2006 Dissertation, 3rd Year ION Contents Abstract 3 1.0 Introduction 4 1.1 Prevalence 4 1.2 Diagnosis 4 DSM-IV Checklist for Diagnosing ADHD 6 Figure 1. DSM-IV Checklist for Diagnosing ADHD 6 1.3 Associated Conditions 7 1.4 Prognosis 7 1.5 Aetiology 7 1.5.1 Genetics 8 1.5.2 Environmental Influences 8 1.5.3 Essential Fatty Acids 8 1.5.4 Food Sensitivities 9 1.5.5 Heavy Metal Toxicity 9 1.5.6 Nutrient deficiencies 9 1.5.7 Pregnancy/birth trauma 10 1.5.8 Hypoglycaemia 10 1.5.9 Digestive 10 1.5.10 Thyroid 11 1.6 Clinical Management 11 1.7 Understanding the Role of Essential Fatty Acids 12 1.7.1 What are Essential Fatty Acids? 12 Figure 2. Major Food Sources of Essential Fatty Acids 12 Figure 3. Omega-3 and Omega-6 metabolic pathways 13 1.7.2 Essential Fatty Acids and Brain Function 13 1.7.3 Physical Signs of Fatty Acid Deficiency 14 2.0 Literature Review 15 2.1 DHA Supplementation 15 2.2 Combined DHA, EPA, GLA Supplementation 18 2.3 Combined EPA, DHA, ALA Supplementation 19 2.4 ALA Supplementation 22 2.5 Summary of studies reviewed 23 Figure 4. Summary of Studies Reviewed 23 3.0 Discussion 24 3.1 Future Research 27 4.0 Conclusion 28 5.0 Nutritional Strategy 29 5.1 Benchmarking 29 5.2 Dietary Strategy 29 5.3 Lifestyle Strategy 29 5.4 General Supplement programme...
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...THE INFLUENCE OF PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON LIFE SATISFACTION IN THE ELDERLY PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO AND INFLUENCE LIFE SATISFACTION DURING LATE ADULTHOOD ASSIGNMENT 4 FOR PYC4805 UNIQUE NUMBER: 714714 STUDENT 3350-133-5 JULY 2013 PYC4805 ASSIGNMENT 4 - Page 1 THE INFLUENCE OF PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON LIFE SATISFACTION IN THE ELDERLY Table of Contents Page 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………… 3 2. Discussion……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 2.1 Environmental factors associated with life satisfaction………………………………….. 4 2.1.1 Social support…………………………………………………………………………… 4 2.1.2 Socioeconomic factors…………………………………………………………………. 4 2.1.3 Neighbourhood structure………………………………………………………………. 5 2.1.4 Facilities and resources………………………………………………………………... 5 2.1.5 Involvement in activities………………………………………………………………... 5 2.2 Individual factors and life satisfaction……………………………………………………... 6 2.2.1 Personality and character traits……………………………………………………….. 6 2.2.2 Physical health………………………………………………………………………….. 6 2.2.3 Financial resources…………………………………………………………………….. 7 2.2.4 Locus of control…………………………………………………………………………. 7 2.2.5 Personal autonomy…………………………………………………………………….. 7 2.2.6 Social engagement and sense of connectedness………………………………….. 7 3. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 4. References……………………………………………………………………………………….8 PYC4805 ASSIGNMENT 4 - Page 2 THE INFLUENCE OF PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL...
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...Import Substitution and Industrialization in Latin Amercia: Experiences and Interpretations Author(s): Werner Baer Source: Latin American Research Review, Vol. 7, No. 1 (Spring, 1972), pp. 95-122 Published by: The Latin American Studies Association Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2502457 Accessed: 26/08/2009 09:21 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of JSTOR's Terms and Conditions of Use, available at http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp. JSTOR's Terms and Conditions of Use provides, in part, that unless you have obtained prior permission, you may not download an entire issue of a journal or multiple copies of articles, and you may use content in the JSTOR archive only for your personal, non-commercial use. Please contact the publisher regarding any further use of this work. Publisher contact information may be obtained at http://www.jstor.org/action/showPublisher?publisherCode=lamer. Each copy of any part of a JSTOR transmission must contain the same copyright notice that appears on the screen or printed page of such transmission. JSTOR is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1995 to build trusted digital archives for scholarship. We work with the scholarly community to preserve their work and the materials they rely upon, and to build a common research platform that promotes the discovery and use of these resources. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. The Latin American Studies Association...
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...Department of Justice Ministère de la Justice Canada Canada WORKING DOCUMENT THE EFFECTS OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN A Selected Literature Review Research and Statistics Division October 1997 WD1998-2e UNEDITED Research and Statistics Division/ Division de la recherche et de la statistique Policy Sector/ Secteur des politiques WORKING DOCUMENT THE EFFECTS OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN A Selected Literature Review Research and Statistics Division October 1997 WD1998-2e UNEDITED The views expressed in this paper do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice Canada. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 1 2.0 LIMITATIONS OF THE RESEARCH .............................................................. 3 3.0 FACTORS AFFECTING CHILDREN’S POSTDIVORCE ADJUSTMENT ................. 6 3.1 Child Characteristics............................................................................ 6 3.1.1 Gender ................................................................................. 6 3.1.2 Age at Divorce ....................................................................... 8 3.2 Family Characteristics.......................................................................... 9 3.2.1 Socio-economic Status .............................................................. 9 3.2.2 Ethno-cultural Background...................................................
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... The Role of Families in Preventing and Adapting to HIV/AIDS Issues and Answers Willo Pequegnat National Institute of Mental Health José Szapocznik University of Miami A lthough the role of families in caring for its sick members is as old as hu mankind, only and health professionals,in recent years have researchers, family practitioners recognized the important role of the family in disease pre vention and health promotion (Anderson & Bury, 1988 ; Cohen & Wills, 1985; Kazak, 1989) . With enhanced treatments, HIV infection is now becoming a long-term chronic illness affecting hundreds of thousands of families . As a seri ous chronic illness, HIV infection is creating pressure o n health care and social and mental health service providers to design comprehensive systems for fami lies . For each of the more than 688,200 persons in the United States with AIDS, there are parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, and friends and partners in the fam ily constellation who are affected (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 1998b) . The family is de facto and often de jure caretakers when one of its members is ill or in trouble (Pequegnat & Bray, 1997). AUTHORS' NOTE: The second author was partially supported in writing this chapter by NIMH Grant R37 MH55796 . Requests for further information on this chapter should be sent to Dr. Willo Pequegnat, Associate Director, Primary Prevention, Translational, and International Research, Center for Mental Health...
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