Ideologies of Pluriculturalism and Neo-Nationalism in EFL Classrooms in Poland: An Exploratory Study of Teachers’ Self-Reports

2020 ◽  
pp. 189-215
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Kasztalska ◽  
Aleksandra Swatek
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Efl Classrooms

An exploratory study of exclusively heterosexual, primarily heterosexual, and mostly heterosexual young men

Sexualities ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 16-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritch C Savin-Williams
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Gender Nonconformity ◽  
The Other ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Mostly Heterosexual ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Additional Point

Kinsey argued that sexuality exists along a continuum from exclusive attraction to one sex or the other, with degrees of gradations of nonexclusivity in-between. Other than bisexuality and, recently, mostly heterosexuality, possibilities within the nonexclusive spectrum are seldom investigated, especially among men. In two studies presented here, an additional point, primarily heterosexual, in-between exclusively heterosexual and mostly heterosexual, is proposed. The three were distinguished among 92 young men based on self-reports of three sexual indicators (attraction, fantasy, genital contact); two romantic indicators (infatuation, romantic relationship); and sexual identity. Exclusively heterosexuals differed from the other two in having lower levels of pupil dilation to same-sex (but not other-sex) pornographic stimuli and of gender nonconformity, a proxy for sexual orientation. Primarily and mostly heterosexuals did not differ from each other on either measure but did differ in the extent to which mostly heterosexuals were considerably more likely to endorse same-sex sexuality. Results supported the uniqueness of mostly heterosexual men and, descriptively, primarily heterosexual men. The second longitudinal study found the exclusively heterosexual point was the most stable. Across the three, there was greater movement toward same-sex than other-sex sexuality. This is interpreted in light of the increasing acceptance of same-sex sexuality within the millennial generation.

scholarly journals Myths about autism: An exploratory study using focus groups

Autism ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 845-854 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael PS John ◽  
Fiona J Knott ◽  
Kate N Harvey
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Cognitive Component ◽  
Lay Beliefs ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Self Reports

Individuals with autism are often stigmatised and isolated by their typically developing peers according to parental, teacher and self-reports. While quantitative studies often report negative attitudes towards individuals with autism, it is still unclear how understandings of autism influence attitudes. In this exploratory study, misconceptions or myths about autism, that is, the cognitive component of attitudes, were examined using focus groups. Purposive sampling was used to recruit undergraduate and postgraduate students, and adults with and without experience of autism, to one of the five focus groups (n = 37). Content analysis was used to identify emergent themes. The data identified seven commonly held beliefs about individuals with autism. The first four were related to social interaction, such as that people with autism do not like to be touched. The fifth reflected the view that all individuals with autism have a special talent, and the final two concerned beliefs that people with autism are dangerous. The findings from this study demonstrate that people with varying experience or knowledge of autism often hold inaccurate beliefs about autism. These findings improve our understandings of lay beliefs about autism and will aid the development and implementation of interventions designed to improve lay knowledge of autism.

Arousing the audience: The two-peak structure of drama film trailers

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morten Thomsen ◽  
Lene Heiselberg
Keyword(s):  
Skin Conductance ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Emotional Responses ◽  
Emotional Arousal ◽  
Specific Pattern ◽  
Audience Research ◽  
Feature Film ◽  
Peak Structure ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Marketing Tool

Film trailers are considered the most important marketing tool for a feature film; however, they have rarely been discussed in audience research. This article examines audiences’ emotional responses to film trailer content based on an exploratory study using skin conductance to measure emotional arousal as well as self-reports on recall, evaluation and the desire to see the film. The results indicate that it is not the overall level of arousal that is likely to affect these factors, but instead a specific pattern of arousal that allows variation and build-up to memorable scenes. Based on the analysis of four drama film trailers, we suggest that a two-peak structure provides an optimal arousal curve.

A hospital clerkship program for dental students: an exploratory study

1969 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-229
Author(s):  
EA Stuebner ◽  
RP Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Dental Students

Classifying Disfluencies in Preschool- and School-Age Spanish–English Bilinguals Who Do Not Stutter: An Exploratory Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-130
Author(s):  
Raúl Rojas ◽  
Farzan Irani
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Bilingual Children ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Percentage ◽  
Narrative Production ◽  
Language Measures ◽  
Mean Length Of Utterance

Purpose This exploratory study examined the language skills and the type and frequency of disfluencies in the spoken narrative production of Spanish–English bilingual children who do not stutter. Method A cross-sectional sample of 29 bilingual students (16 boys and 13 girls) enrolled in grades prekindergarten through Grade 4 produced a total of 58 narrative retell language samples in English and Spanish. Key outcome measures in each language included the percentage of normal (%ND) and stuttering-like (%SLD) disfluencies, percentage of words in mazes (%MzWds), number of total words, number of different words, and mean length of utterance in words. Results Cross-linguistic, pairwise comparisons revealed significant differences with medium effect sizes for %ND and %MzWds (both lower for English) as well as for number of different words (lower for Spanish). On average, the total percentage of mazed words was higher than 10% in both languages, a pattern driven primarily by %ND; %SLDs were below 1% in both languages. Multiple linear regression models for %ND and %SLD in each language indicated that %MzWds was the primary predictor across languages beyond other language measures and demographic variables. Conclusions The findings extend the evidence base with regard to the frequency and type of disfluencies that can be expected in bilingual children who do not stutter in grades prekindergarten to Grade 4. The data indicate that %MzWds and %ND can similarly index the normal disfluencies of bilingual children during narrative production. The potential clinical implications of the findings from this study are discussed.

Disfluency: An Exploratory Study of the Effects of Subcortical Stroke

2009 ◽  
Vol 36 (Fall) ◽  
pp. 149-156
Author(s):  
Charles Ellis ◽  
Maude Rittman
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study

An exploratory study from the patients' perspective of living with allergies

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 371-377
Author(s):  
Wendy Zernike ◽  
Tracie Corish ◽  
Sylvia Henderson
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Patients Perspective
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