scholarly journals Motivational versus Volitional Mediation of Passivity in Institutionalized Older People

2002 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro M. Mateos ◽  
Juan J.G. Meilán ◽  
José M. Arana
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Outcome Expectancies ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Loss Of Control ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Efficacy Expectancies ◽  
Institutionalized Older People

The relationship between perceived loss of control and passivity in social activities in a non-handicapped institutionalized elderly population was assessed. Perceived loss of control was assessed from three different types of expectancies: low action-outcome expectancies, high situation-outcome expectancies, and low efficacy expectancies. Passivity scores were reported by the staff. The effect of these three types of expectancies on passivity was analyzed in terms of motivation and volition, which were treated as mediating variables. Overall analysis of the structural equations, as well as partial hierarchical regression analyses, showed that efficacy expectancies were good predictors of passivity, but this was not the case for the action-outcome and situation-outcome expectancies. These results lend more support to a volitional rather than to a motivational interpretation of the effect of control on passivity. The implications of these results for intervention and for a differentiated conception of expectancies are discussed.

In Search of the Prosocial Personality

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anja Wertag ◽  
Denis Bratko
Keyword(s):  
Prosocial Behavior ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Dark Triad ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Prosocial behavior is intended to benefit others rather than oneself and is positively linked to personality traits such as Agreeableness and Honesty-Humility, and usually negatively to the Dark Triad traits (i.e., Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy). However, a significant proportion of the research in this area is conducted solely on self-report measures of prosocial behavior. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between prosociality and the basic (i.e., HEXACO) and dark personality traits, comparing their contribution in predicting both self-reported prosociality and prosocial behavior. Results of the hierarchical regression analyses showed that the Dark Triad traits explain prosociality and prosocial behavior above and beyond the HEXACO traits, emphasizing the importance of the Dark Triad in the personality space.

Characteristics of Different Types of Childhood Violence and the Risk of Revictimization

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (14) ◽  
pp. 1696-1716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida Frugaard Stroem ◽  
Helene Flood Aakvaag ◽  
Tore Wentzel-Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Multiple Forms ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Children And Young Adults ◽  
Childhood Violence ◽  
Forms Of Violence ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigates the relationship between the characteristics of different types of childhood violence and adult victimization using two waves of data from a community telephone survey (T1) and a follow-up survey, including 505 cases and 506 controls, aged 17-35 years (T2). The logistic regression analyses showed that exposure to childhood abuse, regardless of type, was associated with adult victimization. Exposure to multiple types of abuse, victimization both in childhood and in young adulthood, and recency of abuse increased these odds. Our findings emphasize the importance of assessing multiple forms of violence when studying revictimization. Practitioners working with children and young adults should be attentive to the number of victimization types experienced and recent victimization to prevent further abuse.

scholarly journals Adult attachment, intimacy, commitment and passion in relation to relationship satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Šlosáriková
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Adult Attachment ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Couple Relationship ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Stepwise Method ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives. The research aimed to examine the relationship between the different types ofadult attachment in (secure type, anxious and avoidant type) and relationship satisfaction.Also examine between relationship satisfaction and intimacy, commitment and passion.Sample and setting. The research sample consisted of 120 respondents aged 18 to 26 years (M= 22.54, SD = 1.71), students of the university. The sample consisted of 97 women and 23men.Hypotheses. We assume that a secure adult attachment would be positively related torelationship satisfaction. On the contrary, in the case of anxious and avoidant adultattachment, we assume a negative attitude towards relationship satisfaction. We assume thatintimacy, commitment and passion would be positively related to relationship satisfaction.Statistical analysis. Multiple linear hierarchical regression (stepwise method) was performedto verify the relations between the different types of adult attachment, intimacy, commitment,passion and relationship satisfaction.Results. Our research confirmed the relationship between adult attachment and relationshipsatisfaction, which was one of our main findings. Respondents who showed a secure type ofadult attachment were statistically more satisfied in a relationship than those who showedanxious or avoidant behavior. Another important finding was the significant relation betweenthe love component - intimacy and couple relationship satisfaction.Study limitation. As a possible limitation of our study, we consider that the data were obtainedonly from one of the partners.

scholarly journals Do Locus of Control, Self-esteem, Hope and Shame Mediate the Relationship Between Financial Hardship and Mental Health?

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 404-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Frankham ◽  
Thomas Richardson ◽  
Nick Maguire
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Financial Hardship ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Mediation Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract In a longitudinal study of 104 participants, the psychological factors of economic locus of control, self-esteem, hope and shame were explored for their impact on the relationship between financial hardship and mental health. Participants completed measures of financial hardship, the psychological factors and measures of mental health three times at three-monthly intervals. A hierarchical regression analyses indicated that subjective financial hardship, hope and shame significantly predicted mental health outcomes. Mediation analyses demonstrated that hope mediated the relationship between subjective financial hardship and depression, stress and wellbeing; that shame mediated the relationship between subjective financial hardship and anxiety; and that neither shame nor hope mediated the relationship between subjective financial hardship and suicide ideation.

scholarly journals The Relationships between Big Five Personality Traits and Subjective Vitality

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 218 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Engin Deniz ◽  
Seydi Ahmet Satici
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Big Five Personality Traits ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Subjective Vitality ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Negative Predictor ◽  
Vitality Scale

<p>The current study examined the relationship between big five personality traits and subjective vitality. Participant were 307 university students [180 <sub>(59%)</sub> female, 127 <sub>(41%) </sub>male, <em>M</em><sub>age</sub> = 21.24 years, SD = 1.21] who completed questionnaires package the Adjective Based Personality Scale and the Subjective Vitality Scale. A hierarchical regression analyses was used with big five personality traits to explain variance in subjective vitality. The results showed that extraversion, agreeableness, and openness were significant positive predictors and neuroticism was significant negative predictor of subjective vitality which accounted for 31% of the total variance. Consciousness did not significant predictor of subjective vitality.  The significance and limitations of the results are discussed.</p>

Characteristics of the Work Environment Related to Older Employees' Willingness to Continue Working: Intrinsic Motivation as a Mediator

2011 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 174-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter T. van Den Berg
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Job Autonomy ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Older Employees ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The relationships between older employees' willingness to continue working and characteristics of the work environment for older workers were investigated, as well as a possible mediation by intrinsic motivation. 103 employees ages 50 to 65 years, from various sectors of the Dutch labor market, completed questionnaires that measured willingness to continue working, intrinsic motivation, organizational stimulation, work variety, work challenge, and job autonomy. Hierarchical regression analyses showed organizational stimulation, as well as the various job characteristics, were positively related to employees' willingness to continue working. Moreover, intrinsic motivation fully mediated the relationship of work variety with willingness to continue working and partially mediated the relationships of organizational stimulation, work challenge, and job autonomy with willingness to continue working. It was concluded that organizations can encourage older workers to work until age 65 and beyond by shifting their focus from extrinsic to intrinsic rewards.

scholarly journals Adult attachment, intimacy, commitment, passion in relation to satisfaction in couple relationship

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 300-308
Author(s):  
Martina Šlosáriková ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Adult Attachment ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Couple Relationship ◽  
Stepwise Method ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives. The research aimed to examine the relationship between the different types of adult attachment (secure type, anxious and avoidant type) and relationship satisfaction. Also examined the relationship between satisfaction and intimacy, commitment and passion. Sample and setting. The research sample consisted of 120 respondents, university students aged 18 to 26 years (M = 22.54, SD = 1.71). The sample consisted of 97 women and 23 men. Hypotheses. It was hypothesized that a secure adult attachment would be positively related to relationship satisfaction. On the contrary, in the case of anxious and avoidant adult attachment, a negative attitude towards relationship satisfaction was assumed. It was hypothesized that intimacy, commitment, and passion would be positively related to relationship satisfaction. Statistical analysis. Multiple linear hierarchical regression (stepwise method) was performed to verify the relations between the different types of adult attachment, intimacy, commitment, passion, and relationship satisfaction. Results. The research confirmed the relationship between adult attachment and relationship satisfaction, which was one of the main findings. Respondents who showed a secure type of adult attachment were more satisfied in a relationship than those who showed anxious or avoidant behavior. Another important finding was the relation between the love component – intimacy and couple relationship satisfaction. Study limitation. The fact that data were obtained from only one of the partners can be considered as a possible limitation of the study.

scholarly journals The effects of personal characteristics on employee voice behaviors

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 565-589
Author(s):  
Nuri Kwon ◽  
Jinkook Tak
Keyword(s):  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Proactive Personality ◽  
Employee Voice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Voice Behavior ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine the validity of four different types of voice behavior developed by Maynes and Podsakoff(2013). In addition, relation of personal characteristics to four different types of voice behavior and moderating effects of organization trust on relationship between personal characteristics and voice behavior were examined. Data were obtained from 309 employees in various organizations in Korea. Results showed that proactive personality was positively influences constructive voice and negatively influences destructive voice. Also psychological collectivism was positively influences supportive voice, and trait cynicism was positively influences defensive voice and destructive voice. The results of hierarchial regression analyses showed that organization trust moderated the relationship between psychological collectivism and supportive voice, defensive voice. Finally, the implications and limitations of this study and the directions for future research were discussed.

Forgiveness and Vengeance: The Mediating Role of Gratitude

2014 ◽  
Vol 114 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seydi Ahmet Satici ◽  
Recep Uysal ◽  
Ahmet Akin
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the mediating role of gratitude on the relationship between forgiveness and vengeance. Participants were 331 university students (185 women, 146 men; ages 17 to 24 years), who completed a questionnaire package that includes the Vengeance Scale, the Trait Forgiveness Scale, and the Gratitude Questionnaire-Six Item Form. Hierarchical regression analyses showed that gratitude partially mediated the relationship between forgiveness and vengeance. The significance and limitations of the results were discussed.

“Are you afraid to die?” Religion and Death Attitudes in an Adolescent Sample

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessie Dezutter ◽  
Koen Luyckx ◽  
Dirk Hutsebaut
Keyword(s):  
Natural Process ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Cluster Solution ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Death Attitudes ◽  
Religious Attitudes ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Adolescent Sample ◽  
Person Centered Approach ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to provide an in-depth examination of the relationship between religion and death attitudes. First, we investigated whether the results found in previous research on adults could be generalized to adolescents. Second, we implemented a person-centered approach in studying this relationship. Questionnaires assessing death attitudes and religious attitudes were completed by 213 adolescents in a secularized country. Results from hierarchical regression analyses were in line with previous findings on adults, confirming our hypothesis that the link between religious attitudes and death attitudes is important during diverse stages of the life span. Furthermore, cluster analysis was used to investigate naturally occurring profiles of death attitudes in order to offer a qualitative refinement as compared to the commonly used variable-centered approach. A meaningful 3-cluster solution (i.e., Natural Process, Acceptance, and Anxiety) was retained and each cluster was characterized by its own unique scores on religious attitudes. Limitations concerning the generalization of the conclusions are discussed.

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