scholarly journals Taiwanese Migrants in Australia: An Investigation of Their Acculturation and Wellbeing

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigar G. Khawaja ◽  
Sabrina Yang ◽  
Wendell Cockshaw
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Factors Associated

Taiwanese migrants who have settled in Brisbane, Australia (N= 271) completed a questionnaire battery available in both Mandarin and English. A series of multiple and hierarchical regression analyses were used to investigate the factors associated with these migrants’ acculturation and indicators of psychological wellbeing. Results indicated that various personal factors (age, English language proficiency, and duration of stay) were associated with acculturation and indicators of psychological wellbeing. Acculturation was not associated with wellbeing. Social support was associated with the indicators of the participants’ wellbeing. The outcome indicated that although associated with similar personal and environmental factors, acculturation and psychological wellbeing occurred separately. The study highlights the significance of certain personal resources and social support.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic associations of geographic variation in paediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimy H. L. Tran ◽  
Danny Liew ◽  
Rosemary S. C. Horne ◽  
Joanne Rimmer ◽  
Gillian M. Nixon
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Variation ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
English Language ◽  
Population Analysis ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
The State ◽  
The Public ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Administrative Datasets

AbstractGeographic variation of paediatric tonsillectomy, with or without adenoidectomy, (A/T) has been described since the 1930s until today but no studies have investigated the factors associated with this variation. This study described the geographical distribution of paediatric A/T across the state of Victoria, Australia, and investigated area-level factors associated with this variation. We used linked administrative datasets capturing all paediatric A/T performed between 2010 and 2015 in Victoria. Surgery data were collapsed by patient residence to the level of Local Government Area. Regression models were used to investigate the association between likelihood of surgery and area-level factors. We found a 10.2-fold difference in A/T rates across the state, with areas of higher rates more in regional than metropolitan areas. Area-level factors associated with geographic variation of A/T were percentage of children aged 5–9 years (IRR 1.07, 95%CI 1.01–1.14, P = 0.03) and low English language proficiency (IRR 0.95, 95% CI 0.90–0.99, P = 0.03). In a sub-population analysis of surgeries in the public sector, these factors were low maternal educational attainment (IRR 1.09, 95% CI 1.02–1.16, P < 0.001) and surgical waiting time (IRR 0.99635 95% CI 0.99273–0.99997, P = 0.048). Identifying areas of focus for improvement and factors associated with geographic variation will assist in improving equitable provision of paediatric A/T and decrease variability within regions.

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Accuracy of Self-Assessment Compared With Tested Non–English Language Proficiency Among Primary Care Providers

Medical Care ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 385-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Diamond ◽  
Marcela Toro Bejarano ◽  
Sukyung Chung ◽  
Warren Ferguson ◽  
Javier Gonzalez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Primary Care Providers ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Factors Associated

Framing Syllabi For Developing English Language Proficiency Bridging Gaps In English Teaching At The Tertiary Level

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
C. MONSINGH DANIEL
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Career Advancement ◽  
English Language ◽  
Global Market ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
English Teaching

The English Language holds primacy in several levels of employment. This has drawn appeal towards the language as a valuable tool towards having an edge in ones skill set. Capitalizing on the image that English builds for ones employability and career advancement has become a trend set by employer and employee alike. It does indeed have its appeal in a global market, but its demand is due to the inability of educational institutions to provide verifiable and considerable output in students who are proficient in the English Language. Therefore the search for candidates with quality English skills is rather sparse in number. Attempts are of course made by academicians to change this reality but not to the level of a massive turnabout.

A study of Importance of English Language Proficiency in Hospitality Industry and the Role of Hospitality Educators in Enhancing the Same Amongst The Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arati Prabhu ◽  
Prachi Wani
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Hotel Management ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Teaching Learning

The study is undertaken to understand the importance of English language skills in the Indian hospitality industry, and the gaps therein. It studies the challenge as it exists in Pune city, and how AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology has attempted to address the issue(s). The study aims at gathering primary information by means of questionnaires. It sheds light on the gap between existing and desired standards of English proficiency. It also highlights the attempts by the three important stakeholders in order to address the issue. Though, attempts are made from the industry, teachers and students, it is recognized that joint efforts need to be made to tackle the problem collectively and from all sides. It is an urgent calling for innovative teaching learning practices and encouraging sound develop initiatives and commitment. The primary data is across the cross section of Pune hoteliers, teachers and students of the college. The findings reflect the importance of English as the universal medium of communication, and its importance in rendering quality service and importantly.

Fri0611 english language proficiency and total knee/hip replacement outcomes: is there a relationship?

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Mehta ◽  
J. Szymonifka ◽  
S. A. Dey ◽  
I. Y. Navarro-Millan ◽  
S. V. Grassia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Hip Replacement ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Total Knee
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