scholarly journals The Emergence of a Complex Language Skill: Evidence from the Self-organization of Interpreting Competence in Interpreting Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Zhibin Yu ◽  
Yanping Dong
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Memory Capacity ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Competence System ◽  
Consecutive Interpreting

Abstract Research on the development of interpreting competence could be a window to the issue of how L2 learners develop complex language skills. The present study conducted a longitudinal experiment with beginning interpreting students, exploring the change of relationship between consecutive interpreting (CI) competence and two related capacities (i.e., language competence and memory capacity). Two major results were revealed. First, in general, more language skills and working memory (WM) spans got correlated with CI performance at the later stage of CI training. Second, a fit structural equation model of CI competence could only be reported in the post-test. We may therefore conclude that the development of interpreting competence is at least partly a result of the self-organization of the interpreting competence system, in which relevant components get mobilized, and a better coordinated structure emerges. Implications for the development of complex language skills and for the concept of self-organization are discussed.

scholarly journals Relationships between vertical and horizontal individualism/collectivism self construal’s and autonomous, relatedness, autonomous-related self at university studentÜniversite öğrencilerinde benlik kurguları, yatay ve dikey bireycilik/toplulukçuluk ile ilişkisel, özerk, özerk-ilişkisel benlik arasındaki ilişkiler

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1865
Author(s):  
Mehmet Ertuğrul Uçar
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
University Student ◽  
The Self ◽  
Full Model ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Self Construal ◽  
Male University Students

Most of the relevant research and conceptualization has occurred within individualism-collectivism. Kagitcibasi suggests that self can be defined as autonomous, relatedness, and autonomous-related self in Turkish cultural contexts. Triandis make the distinction between vertical and horizontal individualism/collectivism.  Vertical collectivism includes perceiving the self as a part of a collective and accepting inequality. Horizontal collectivism includes perceiving the self as a part of the collective, but seeing all members of the collective as the same; thus equality is stressed. Vertical individualism includes the conception of an autonomous individual and acceptance of inequality. Horizontal individualism includes the conception of an autonomous individual and emphasis on equality. In light of the literature the aim of this study is to examine whether vertical and horizontal individualism/collectivism and self construal’s predict autonomous, relatedness, and autonomous-related self at university student. The research group consisted of 236 (66.7% female, 33.3% male) university students. To collect data the autonomous, relatedness, and autonomous-related, self construal and vertical and horizontal individualism/collectivism scales were used. To analyze the data Pearson Correlation and a structural equation model were used. Overall, we found that vertical and horizontal individualism/collectivism a significantly predict autonomous, relatedness, and autonomous-related self. Specifically, vertical individualism significantly predicted autonomous-related self.  Individuals, who have autonomous-related self, feel equal in status with others in groups. ÖzetLiteratürde Bireycilik ve toplulukçuluk üzerine çok sayıda araştırma ve kavramsallaştırma oluşmuştur. Kağıtçıbaşı Türk toplumuna ve sanayileşen toplumlara özgü yeni bir model öne sürmüştür. Türk kültüründe benliği özerk, ilişkisel ve özerk ilişkisel olarak tanımlamayı önermektedir. Tridianis Yatay ve dikey bireycilik /toplulukçuluk ayrımı yapmıştır. Dikey toplulukçulukta benlik, bir topluluğun parçası olarak algılanır bu toplulukta eşitsizlik kabul edilir. Yatay toplulukçulukta benlik, bir topluluğun parçası olarak algılanır ancak topluluğun tüm üyeleri aynı ve eşit olarak görülür. Dikey bireycilik özerk birey ve eşitsizliğin kabul edilmesi anlayışından oluşur. Yatay bireycilik özerk birey ve eşitliğe vurgu anlayışından oluşur. Literatürden hareketle bu araştırmanın amacı Üniversite öğrencilerinde Yatay ve dikey bireycilik/toplulukçuğun ve benlik kurgularının, özerk, ilişkisel, özerk-ilişkisel benliği yordayıp yordamadığını araştırmaktır. Araştırma grubu 236 üniversite öğrencisinden oluşmaktadır(%66.7 kadın, %33.3erkek). Verileri toplamak için özerklik, ilişkisellik, özerk-ilişkisellik, benlik kurgusu ve Yatay ve dikey bireycilik/toplulukçuluk ölçekleri kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde Pearson Korelasyon katsayısı ve Yapısal eşitlik modeli kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçları, özerklik, ilişkisellik, özerk-ilişkisellik, benlik kurgusu ve Yatay ve dikey bireycilik/toplulukçuluk, full model oluşturmak için veriler ile uyumlu olduğunu göstermiştir. Genel olarak Yatay ve dikey bireycilik/toplulukçuluk benlik kurgusu,  özerklik, ilişkisellik, özerk ilişkiselliği yordamıştır. Özellikle yatay bireycilik özerk ilişkisel benliği anlamlı olarak yordamıştır. Bu bulgu özerk-ilişkisel benlik kurgusuna sahip olanların kendilerini ait hissettikleri gruptaki tüm bireyleri ile aynı ve eşit olarak gördüklerine işaret etmektedir.

scholarly journals The Quantitative Comparison Between the Neuronal Network and the Cosmic Web

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Vazza ◽  
A. Feletti
Keyword(s):  
Complex Systems ◽  
Human Brain ◽  
Neuronal Network ◽  
Memory Capacity ◽  
Quantitative Comparison ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Neural Connectivity ◽  
Network Properties ◽  
Degree Of Similarity

We investigate the similarities between two of the most challenging and complex systems in Nature: the network of neuronal cells in the human brain, and the cosmic network of galaxies. We explore the structural, morphological, network properties and the memory capacity of these two fascinating systems, with a quantitative approach. In order to have an homogeneous analysis of both systems, our procedure does not consider the true neural connectivity but an approximation of it, based on simple proximity. The tantalizing degree of similarity that our analysis exposes seems to suggest that the self-organization of both complex systems is likely being shaped by similar principles of network dynamics, despite the radically different scales and processes at play.

scholarly journals Prediction of Adolescent Physical Self-Concept through Autonomous Motivation and Basic Psychological Needs in Spanish Physical Education Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 11759
Author(s):  
Alfonso Valero-Valenzuela ◽  
Elisa Huescar ◽  
Juan L. Núñez ◽  
Luis Conte ◽  
Jaime Léon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Theoretical Support

Framed within the theoretical support of the Self-determination Theory (SDT) this study aimed to analyze the relationship between the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, the self-determined motivation towards physical education, and the physical self-concept of Spanish teenagers. For this, 618 students, aged from 10 to 14 years-old (M = 11.62, SD = 0.94), participated in physical education classes. The Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale (PNSE), the dimensions of intrinsic motivation and identified motivation of the Perceived Locus of Causality Scale in physical education classes (PLOC), and the Physical Self-Concept Questionnaire (PSPP) were administered. A structural equation model and test confirmatory factor analysis were used. The results indicate a positive relationship between the satisfaction of the basic psychological needs of the students and the self-determined motivation towards physical education, with this being positively associated with the physical self-concept of the students. In addition, a prediction model (χ2 = 763.23; p < 0.001; χ2/d.f. = 3.00; IFI = 0.91; CFI = 0.91; TLI = 0.90; RMSEA = 0.05) showed the satisfaction of basic psychological needs positively predicted their self-determined motivation towards physical education, and this, in turn, a greater physical self-concept of the students. The results are discussed centered on the importance of the physical education teacher contemplating experiences that work on the promotion of personal identity and student self-esteem through the improvement of quality motivation. Consequently, the greater importance of the physical self-concept of the students was explained thanks to more autonomous (intrinsic and identified regulation) motivation and higher levels of basic psychological needs (especially autonomy and competence).

What shapes the self-esteem of elderly Filipinos working beyond the retirement age? A structural equation model (SEM)

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan B. de Guzman ◽  
Diannesa April F. Golosinda ◽  
Cristine Porcia R. Gonzales
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
The Self ◽  
Retirement Age

scholarly journals Multidimensional assessment of impulsivity-related measures in relation to externalizing behaviors

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (10) ◽  
pp. 1678-1690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kasey G. Creswell ◽  
Aidan G. C. Wright ◽  
Janine D. Flory ◽  
Carillon J. Skrzynski ◽  
Stephen B. Manuck
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Externalizing Behaviors ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Multidimensional Assessment ◽  
Behavioral Tasks ◽  
Trait Impulsivity

AbstractBackgroundTrait impulsivity is thought to play a key role in predicting behaviors on the externalizing spectrum, such as drug and alcohol use and aggression. Research suggests that impulsivity may not be a unitary construct, but rather multidimensional in nature with dimensions varying across self-report assessments and laboratory behavioral tasks. Few studies with large samples have included a range of impulsivity-related measures and assessed several externalizing behaviors to clarify the predictive validity of these assessments on important life outcomes.MethodsCommunity adults (N = 1295) between the ages of 30 and 54 completed a multidimensional assessment of impulsivity-related traits (including 54 self-report scales of personality traits implicated in impulsive behaviors, and four behavioral tasks purporting to assess a construct similar to impulsivity) and reported on five externalizing behavioral outcomes (i.e. drug, alcohol, and cigarette use, and physical and verbal aggression). We ran an exploratory factor analysis on the trait scales, and then a structural equation model predicting the externalizing behaviors from the three higher-order personality factors (i.e. Disinhibition v. Constraint/Conscientiousness, Neuroticism/Negative Emotionality, and Extraversion/Positive Emotionality) and the four behavioral tasks.ResultsRelations between the self-report factors and behavioral tasks were small or nonexistent. Associations between the self-report factors and the externalizing outcomes were generally medium to large, but relationships between the behavioral tasks and externalizing outcomes were either nonexistent or small.ConclusionsThese results partially replicate and extend recent meta-analytic findings reported by Sharma et al. (2014) to further clarify the predictive validity of impulsivity-related trait scales and laboratory behavioral tasks on externalizing behaviors.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Self-Development Ability and Study of Its Obstacle Factors for State-Owned Forest Farms: Applying the SEM–PPM

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiangdi Bai ◽  
Pan Tan ◽  
Wenhui Chen ◽  
Junchang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Projection Pursuit ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
The Self ◽  
Livelihood Security ◽  
Management Ability ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Sample Data ◽  
Development Levels

State-owned forest farms (SOFFs) help maintain forest ecological security and hold an important strategic position in China’s development. In this study we used 1305 sample data from 16 provinces, a structural equation model (SEM), and a projection pursuit model (PPM) to evaluate the self-development abilities of SOFFs, and used the obstacle model to analyze factors hindering these abilities in various provinces, at different development levels, and with different subordination relationships. The results show that (1) the self-development abilities of SOFFs remain weak, and there are many more provinces with low than with high levels; (2) the subordination relationship significantly affects the self-development ability, which is the highest for municipal SOFFs; and (3) social services, people’s livelihood security, management ability, and forest resources are the main constraints for SOFF’s self-development abilities, and people’s livelihood security has the greatest influence for SOFFs with high self-development abilities, while social services are the most important for those with low self-development abilities.

Self-Handicapping and Burnout

2012 ◽  
Vol 110 (1) ◽  
pp. 187-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Akin
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
The Self ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Self-handicapping is a process containing strategies of externalization in which an individual can excuse failure and internalize success. This study investigated the relationship of self-handicapping with measures of burnout. The Self-handicapping Scale and the Maslach Burnout Inventory were administered to 309 university students. Self-handicapping was positively correlated to emotional exhaustion, lowered personal accomplishment, and depersonalization. A structural equation model fit the data well and accounted for 20% of the variance in emotional exhaustion, 14% in lowered personal accomplishment, and 10% in depersonalization.

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