scholarly journals Friends’ influence on the development of academic values in mathematics: are there differences between female and male dyads?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion Reindl ◽  
Burkhard Gniewosz ◽  
Markus Dresel
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Academic Values ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
The Social ◽  
Other Regarding

Abstract Based on the social cognitive theory and the emotional contagion theory, this study investigated if friends influence (reinforce or change) the development of academic values (intrinsic value, emotional cost) and if this process differs across same-sex friendship dyads. We drew on data collected in a two-wave longitudinal study in Germany. The final sample was based on 264 stable reciprocated friendship dyads of grades 5 and 7 (148 female dyads and 116 male dyads). Results of actor-partner-interdependence models indicated that friends reinforce each other regarding the intrinsic value and initiate change regarding the emotional cost. Moreover, female and male friendship dyads did not differ in the strength of influence on academic values. Results were discussed in terms of selection and socialization effects regarding friendships.

Media Use and Men’s Approval of Intimate Partner Violence in Honduras

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052199392
Author(s):  
Selina Forsyth ◽  
Kaitlin P. Ward
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Television Use ◽  
Social Observation

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread issue that affects millions of individuals each year. Prior research suggests that IPV approval is associated with an increased likelihood of IPV perpetration. However, scant research has examined predictors of IPV approval, and even less has examined the predictors of IPV approval in Latin America. Social cognitive theory describes the acquisition of ideas, values, attitudes, and behaviors through social observation, including through media. This study uses social cognitive theory to examine the effects of media use on men’s approval of IPV in Honduras, while controlling for demographic variables and IPV risk factors. We hypothesized that greater engagement with media (via television, radio, and newspapers or magazines) would be associated with decreases in the approval of IPV. Using ordinal logistic regression, we analyzed data from the Men’s Survey Module of the 2011–2012 Honduras Demographic and Health Survey. The final sample included 4,760 currently partnered men. Results suggest that listening to the radio one or more times per week was associated with greater IPV approval, while newspaper/magazine and television use were not significantly associated with IPV approval. Education, marital status, increased age at first cohabitation, and having a female partner or someone else making decisions about earnings were all protective against IPV approval. Further investigation into the content of Honduran radio and other media is called for in order to inform interventions to reduce acceptance of IPV.

scholarly journals Public perceptions of personalised nutrition through the lens of Social Cognitive Theory

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 1233-1242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audrey Rankin ◽  
Sharron Kuznesof ◽  
Lynn J Frewer ◽  
Karen Orr ◽  
Jenny Davison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Security Monitoring ◽  
Personalised Nutrition ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Social ◽  
On Line

Social Cognitive Theory has been used to explain findings derived from focus group discussions ( N = 4) held in the United Kingdom with the aim of informing best practice in personalised nutrition. Positive expectancies included weight loss and negative expectancies surrounded on-line security. Monitoring and feedback were crucial to goal setting and progress. Coaching by the service provider, family and friends was deemed important for self-efficacy. Paying for personalised nutrition symbolised commitment to behaviour change. The social context of eating, however, was perceived a problem and should be considered when designing personalised diets. Social Cognitive Theory could provide an effective framework through which to deliver personalised nutrition.

Use of the Social Cognitive Theory to Frame University Students’ Perceptions of Cheating

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audrey J. Burnett ◽  
Theresa M. Enyeart Smith ◽  
Maria T. Wessel
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals A Case Study of Critical Thinking Cultivation Based on Social Cognitive Theory

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 895-900
Author(s):  
Guo Zhe
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Chinese Higher Education ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
The Social ◽  
English Major ◽  
Behavioural Factors

How to cultivate critical thinking (CT) is considered as one of the most important goals of Chinese higher education over the years. However, many Chinese scholars have shown their concern on "CT Deficiency" after assessing CT skills of English majors in many universities. Thus, the affecting factors of CT development has been investigated from the perspective of the social cognitive theory by a detailed analysis of an English major with comparatively strong CT ability, attempting to find approaches to CT cultivation. After the qualitative analysis of reflection diaries and several interviews, the findings indicate that CT is shaped by the interaction of the environmental, individual and behavioural factors. Leaners can employ the strategies as interpretation, planning and implementation, self-regulation and adjustment, and reflection to facilitate the interaction

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