Polishing Your Skills: Interpersonal Skills and Factors Affecting Personal Performance

2006 ◽  
pp. 237-257
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Personal Performance

Factors Influencing the Competitive Performance Expectancies of Young Female Athletes

1979 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara K. Scanlan ◽  
Michael W. Passer
Keyword(s):  
Female Athletes ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Performance Expectancies ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Game Outcome ◽  
Personal Performance ◽  
The Impact

Identification of factors influencing expectancies of successful performance in competitive youth sports is important to understanding the way in which children perceive and respond to this evaluative achievement situation. Therefore, in this field study involving 10- to 12-year-old female soccer players, intrapersonal factors affecting players' pregame personal performance expectancies were first identified. Soccer ability and self-esteem were found to be related to personal performance expectancies, but competitive trait anxiety was not Second, the impact of game outcome, the previously mentioned intrapersonal variables, and the interaction of game outcome and intrapersonal variables was examined by determining players' postgame team expectancies in a hypothetical rematch with the same opponent. The postgame findings showed that winning players evidenced higher team expectancies than tying and losing players. Moreover, the expectancies of tying players were low and, in fact, similar to those of losers. The results of this study successfully replicated and extended previous findings with young male athletes.

Looking for a Job as a Psychology Professor? Factors Affecting Applicant Success

1998 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene P. Sheehan ◽  
Teresa M. McDevitt ◽  
Heather C. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Systematic Data ◽  
Search Committees ◽  
Hiring Process ◽  
Search Processes ◽  
Academic Psychology ◽  
Letters Of Recommendation

Little systematic data exist regarding the hiring process in academic psychology departments. In this study 98 chairs of search committees responded to a survey that examined the procedures used to hire faculty. Data revealed typical search processes, criteria used to rate candidates, and factors determining who was ultimately hired. Search committees emphasized fit between candidates' research and leaching experience and the needs of the department. Respondents also rated letters of recommendation as highly important in the evaluation of applicant materials. Applicants should heed these factors, practice their job talk before an on-campus interview, and he aware of how others may perceive their interpersonal skills.

scholarly journals P116: A scoping review of factors affecting patient satisfaction with care in North American adult emergency departments

CJEM ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (S1) ◽  
pp. S117 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.S. Sran ◽  
T. Pyra ◽  
L. Chen ◽  
B.R. Holroyd ◽  
C. McCabe
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Wait Times ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Population Type ◽  
Size Population ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Patient satisfaction in the emergency department (ED) has been shown to be associated with patient compliance, likelihood to return, and likelihood to recommend the ED. Understanding the factors that affect patient satisfaction in the ED is important but remains poorly understood. This scoping review consolidates the information from the available literature to offer insight into which key factors influence patient satisfaction. Methods: A literature search using initial criteria identified 683 articles. These titles were subjected to inclusion/exclusion criteria and their relevance was independently reviewed by two authors. Consensus was reached on 24 articles to be included, and these were then classified according to study design (class I=observational studies, class II=focus group/qualitative studies, class III=reviews), as well as multiple other factors (ED type, volume of patients, sample size, population, type of study, methodology, study measures, statistical analysis, reliability and conclusions). Using these factors, 25 different ED care attributes were examined in the primary literature, and then narrowed to the 6 most commonly studied factors with 3 categories (wait times, communication/information received in the ED, and interpersonal skills of staff). Results: The impact of wait times (WT) on patient satisfaction in the ED was addressed in 58% of the articles and various studies have found that longer perceived WTs (the length of WTs as reported by patients) are associated with poorer patient satisfaction. Information delivery demonstrated statistically significant associations to both patient satisfaction and the likelihood of a positive recommendation. Interpersonal skills of the staff also demonstrated a strong association with patient satisfaction. Conclusion: The most common factors affecting patient satisfaction in the ED can be categorized under wait times, communication, and the interpersonal skills of the staff. However, the literature in this area is weak, and well-designed comparative studies of the relative importance of each of these factors are necessary to support evidence-based policy making and ultimately improve patient satisfaction.

scholarly journals The professional image of a nurse as seen by parents of children hospitalized in the oncology department

2015 ◽  
Vol 125 (4) ◽  
pp. 205-210
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Wańkowicz ◽  
Paweł Golubka ◽  
Dominik Dłuski ◽  
Wiktoria Golubka ◽  
Radzisław Mierzyński ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Social Attitudes ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Main Subject ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Medical Library ◽  
The Social ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Professional Image

Abstract Introduction. The professional image of a nurse which is influenced by a whole variety of factors is the main subject of this work. The social attitudes toward nurses are related to people’s own beliefs, opinions, stereotypes, as well as the nurses’ professional, personal and interpersonal skills. The proper image of a nurse is very important. Patients are becoming increasingly demanding toward nurses which poses new challenges for nurses attempting at creating a positive image of this profession. Aim. The aim of this work was to elicit the opinions about nurses’ work from parents of children hospitalized on the oncologic ward. Material and methods. The authors used a questionnaire of their own making and conducted a literature analysis. The literature review was made using the data taken from Main Medical Library. The research group consisted of 50 parents of children hospitalized in Oncology, Hematology and Child Transplantology Department in Lublin. All the parents were advised about the aim of the study and informed that the questionnaire is anonymous and voluntary. The obtained results have then undergone a statistical analysis, using a Chi2 test. Statistical significance was reached at the level of p<0.05. Results. The most important factors affecting the professional image of a nurse are as follows: the parent’s sex, their place of residence, nurse’s appearance, as well as the following traits: being nice, protective and friendly. Discussion. The image of a nurse as someone who is smiling, friendly and calm appears to be the closest to an ideal picture of such a professional. This pertains not only to parents but to the society as a whole. The nurse should pay attention to patients’ physical needs and expectations, as well as their spiritual side. Conclusions. The researched group provided a positive opinion about the work of nurses at the Department. They paid special attention to their being nice, protective and friendly. It is the nurses’ physical appearance that sheds a positive light on them, as competent and friendly professionals. Even though most people perceive nursing as a rather unattractive profession, there is a huge deal of respect for nurses.

Progress In The Practical Application Of Automated Image Analysis To Tem Negatives

1977 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 214-217
Author(s):  
F. A. Heckman ◽  
E. Redman ◽  
J.E. Connolly
Keyword(s):  
Image Analysis ◽  
Image Quality ◽  
Exposure Time ◽  
Image Contrast ◽  
Automated Image Analysis ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
High Image Quality ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
Comprehensive Study

In our initial publication on this subject1) we reported results demonstrating that contrast is the most important factor in producing the high image quality required for reliable image analysis. We also listed the factors which enhance contrast in order of the experimentally determined magnitude of their effect. The two most powerful factors affecting image contrast attainable with sheet film are beam intensity and KV. At that time we had only qualitative evidence for the ranking of enhancing factors. Later we carried out the densitometric measurements which led to the results outlined below.Meaningful evaluations of the cause-effect relationships among the considerable number of variables in preparing EM negatives depend on doing things in a systematic way, varying only one parameter at a time. Unless otherwise noted, we adhered to the following procedure evolved during our comprehensive study:Philips EM-300; 30μ objective aperature; magnification 7000- 12000X, exposure time 1 second, anti-contamination device operating.

Factors affecting microstructural scale in liquid crystalline polymers

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 220-221
Author(s):  
Christine M. Dannels ◽  
Christopher Viney
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Liquid Crystalline Polymers ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Crystalline Polymers ◽  
Thermal Expansion Coefficients ◽  
Low Thermal Expansion ◽  
Lower Viscosity ◽  
Fine Microstructure ◽  
Planar Orientation ◽  
Strength And Stiffness

Processing polymers from the liquid crystalline state offers several advantages compared to processing from conventional fluids. These include: better axial strength and stiffness in fibers, better planar orientation in films, lower viscosity during processing, low solidification shrinkage of injection moldings (thermotropic processing), and low thermal expansion coefficients. However, the compressive strength of the solid is disappointing. Previous efforts to improve this property have focussed on synthesizing stiffer molecules. The effect of microstructural scale has been overlooked, even though its relevance to the mechanical and physical properties of more traditional materials is well established. By analogy with the behavior of metals and ceramics, one would expect a fine microstructure (i..e. a high density of orientational defects) to be desirable.Also, because much microstructural detail in liquid crystalline polymers occurs on a scale close to the wavelength of light, light is scattered on passing through these materials.

Factors affecting dentist participation in a state Medicaid program

1990 ◽  
Vol 54 (11) ◽  
pp. 638-643 ◽  
Author(s):  
PC Damiano ◽  
ER Brown ◽  
JD Johnson ◽  
JP Scheetz
Keyword(s):  
Medicaid Program ◽  
Factors Affecting

Speech Therapy Services in a Large School System: A Six-Year Overview

1976 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constance P. DesRoches
Keyword(s):  
School System ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Case Load ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
School Population ◽  
System A ◽  
Therapy Services ◽  
And Shifts ◽  
Selection Factors

A statistical review provides analysis of four years of speech therapy services of a suburban school system which can be used for comparison with other school system programs. Included are data on the percentages of the school population enrolled in therapy, the categories of disabilities and the number of children in each category, the sex and grade-level distribution of those in therapy, and shifts in case-load selection. Factors affecting changes in case-load profiles are identified and discussed.

Assessing the Link Between Perception and Production in Cantonese Tone Acquisition

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
pp. 1243-1257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peggy Pik Ki Mok ◽  
Holly Sze Ho Fung ◽  
Vivian Guo Li
Keyword(s):  
Language Acquisition ◽  
General Principle ◽  
Choice Task ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Tone Pair ◽  
Tone Production ◽  
Monosyllabic Words ◽  
Early Production ◽  
Forced Choice Task ◽  
Production Accuracy

Purpose Previous studies showed early production precedes late perception in Cantonese tone acquisition, contrary to the general principle that perception precedes production in child language. How tone production and perception are linked in 1st language acquisition remains largely unknown. Our study revisited the acquisition of tone in Cantonese-speaking children, exploring the possible link between production and perception in 1st language acquisition. Method One hundred eleven Cantonese-speaking children aged between 2;0 and 6;0 (years;months) and 10 adolescent reference speakers participated in tone production and perception experiments. Production materials with 30 monosyllabic words were transcribed in filtered and unfiltered conditions by 2 native judges. Perception accuracy was based on a 2-alternative forced-choice task with pictures covering all possible tone pair contrasts. Results Children's accuracy of production and perception of all the 6 Cantonese tones was still not adultlike by age 6;0. Both production and perception accuracies matured with age. A weak positive link was found between the 2 accuracies. Mother's native language contributed to children's production accuracy. Conclusions Our findings show that production and perception abilities are associated in tone acquisition. Further study is needed to explore factors affecting production accuracy in children. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.7960826

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