The Use of Task Clarification and Self-Monitoring to Increase Affirmative to Constructive Feedback Ratios in Supervisory Relationships

AbstractThis study examines the mediating role of subordinates’ perceived cost of feedback-seeking, which operates contingently upon their self-monitoring and the credibility of leader as a feedback source in the relationship between leader-member exchange (LMX) quality and subordinates’ feedback-seeking behavior. The authors tested this moderated mediation model using reports from 217 subordinates employed in five large banking institutions in Korea. Results showed that the relationship between LMX quality and subordinates’ feedback-seeking behavior was mediated via the perceived cost of feedback-seeking only for subordinates with low self-monitoring and when leader credibility was low. This conditional indirect effect provides an integrated understanding of how supervisor, subordinate, and dyadic characteristics influence subordinates’ decision of whether to seek performance feedback.

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The supervisory relationship in the doctoral process: How do Croatian LIS students see it?

Education for Information ◽

10.3233/efi-211554 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-18

Author(s):

Gordana Gašo ◽

Martina Dragija Ivanović ◽

Sanjica Faletar Tanacković

Keyword(s):

Doctoral Students ◽

Online Survey ◽

Scientific Work ◽

Academic Community ◽

Clear Understanding ◽

Supervisory Relationship ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Study Program ◽

Supervisory Relationships ◽

Constructive Feedback

The study presented in this paper investigates LIS doctoral students’ perceptions and experiences about the supervision during their doctoral experience, with special emphasis on the qualities of good supervisors and doctoral students. Data were collected through an online survey and follow-up semi-structured interviews with doctoral students from Croatia’s three state universities offering a doctorate in LIS. A total of 60 respondents participated in a quantitative study, and 13 respondents were interviewed. The survey results show that doctoral students tend to prefer formally regulated supervisory relationships whereas supervisors and students have unambiguous and clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities. The findings also reveal that doctoral students seek support in the following areas: research, methodology, emotional support and administrative procedures. Interview participants suggest that a successful supervisory relationship could be facilitated by adequate training, both for supervisors and students. Large majority of survey respondents think that four main characteristics of good supervisors are the following: having time for the student, providing students with timely and constructive feedback, setting research goals and timeline together and helping students become independent in scientific work. Respondents agree that doctoral students, in order to be successful in their study, must be internally motivated and well informed about the chosen study program, they must attend to their responsibilities in a timely manner, meet physically with the supervisor and work toward achieving scholarly independence. The findings of this study can contribute toward better understanding of supervisory relationship at doctoral level, in particular in Croatian LIS academic community, and development of guidelines for successful supervision based on the first hand experience of doctoral students.

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Low-voltage field-emission SEM of polymeric membranes for glucose biosensors

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100161862 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 48 (3) ◽

pp. 860-861

Author(s):

Lorna K. Mayo ◽

Kenneth C. Moore ◽

Mark A. Arnold

Keyword(s):

Glucose Sensor ◽

Low Voltage ◽

Glucose Sensors ◽

Polymeric Membranes ◽

Artificial Endocrine Pancreas ◽

Self Monitoring ◽

Conducting Materials ◽

Insulin Dependent ◽

Living Tissues ◽

Voltage Scanning

An implantable artificial endocrine pancreas consisting of a glucose sensor and a closed-loop insulin delivery system could potentially replace the need for glucose self-monitoring and regulation among insulin dependent diabetics. Achieving such a break through largely depends on the development of an appropriate, biocompatible membrane for the sensor. Biocompatibility is crucial since changes in the glucose sensors membrane resulting from attack by orinter action with living tissues can interfere with sensor reliability and accuracy. If such interactions can be understood, however, compensations can be made for their effects. Current polymer technology offers several possible membranes that meet the unique chemical dynamics required of a glucose sensor. Two of the most promising polymer membranes are polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and silicone (Si). Low-voltage scanning electron microscopy, which is an excellent technique for characterizing a variety of polymeric and non-conducting materials, 27 was applied to the examination of experimental sensor membranes.

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Using Popular Mobile Devices in Voice Therapy

Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders ◽

10.1044/vvd23.3.82 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 82-87 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eva van Leer

Keyword(s):

Exercise Behavior ◽

Voice Therapy ◽

Pure Oxygen ◽

Mobile Platforms ◽

Self Monitoring ◽

Web Based ◽

Motivational Messages ◽

Related Information ◽

Health Related ◽

Tailored Approach

Mobile tools are increasingly available to help individuals monitor their progress toward health behavior goals. Commonly known commercial products for health and fitness self-monitoring include wearable devices such as the Fitbit© and Nike + Pedometer© that work independently or in conjunction with mobile platforms (e.g., smartphones, media players) as well as web-based interfaces. These tools track and graph exercise behavior, provide motivational messages, offer health-related information, and allow users to share their accomplishments via social media. Approximately 2 million software programs or “apps” have been designed for mobile platforms (Pure Oxygen Mobile, 2013), many of which are health-related. The development of mobile health devices and applications is advancing so quickly that the Food and Drug Administration issued a Guidance statement with the purpose of defining mobile medical applications and describing a tailored approach to their regulation.

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Persönlichkeitspsychologie in interaktionistischer Sicht* * Ich bedanke mich bei Jens B. Asendorpf, Peter Bokenau, Karl-Heinz Reimer, Harald Schaub, Astrid Schütz und Caroline Spielhagen für die wertvollen Anregungen, die sich aus ihrer Durchsicht des Manuskripts ergaben.

Zeitschrift für Psychologie / Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1026//0044-3409.208.12.242 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 208 (1-2) ◽

pp. 242-266 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Lothar Laux

Keyword(s):

Big Five ◽

Self Monitoring

Zusammenfassung: Hauptziel des Beitrags ist es, zwei persönlichkeitspsychologische Grundpositionen, den Eigenschaftsansatz und den dynamisch-interaktionistischen Ansatz, aufeinander zu beziehen. Als Beispiel für die dominierende Eigenschaftsorientierung der deutschsprachigen Persönlichkeitspsychologie wird im ersten Abschnitt das Fünf-Faktoren Modell dargestellt und mit alternativen Ansätzen verglichen. Im zweiten Abschnitt wird die Position vertreten, daß Eigenschaftsmodelle mit der Konzeption des dynamischen Interaktionismus vereinbar sind. Dies wird am Beispiel der Selbstdarstellungsforschung, die sich auf Müller-Freienfels zurückführen läßt, veranschaulicht. Eigenschaften können nicht nur (1) als Prädiktoren von Selbstdarstellung, sondern auch (2) als Produkte von Selbstdarstellung aufgefaßt werden: Als Beispiel für den ersten Fall bietet sich die Persönlichkeitsdimension “Self-Monitoring” an. Außerdem wird “Persönlichkeitsdarstellung” als neuer Selbstdarstellungsstil eingeführt. Als Beispiele für Eigenschaften als Selbstdarstellungsprodukte dienen “situative Identitäten” sowie die “Big Five”, die als Stile der Selbstdarstellung interpretiert werden. Im dritten Abschnitt geht es um eine kritische Einschätzung des “Selbst als Beziehung” von Gergen . Seine Auffassung, daß grundlegende Annahmen von Eigenschaftsmodellen nicht länger gültig sind, konnte in einer explorativen Untersuchung nicht bestätigt werden. Um zu einer Lösung des Problems der Einheit in der Vielheit des Selbst beizutragen, wird schließlich das Sternsche Konzept einer zielbezogenen “unitas multiplex” vorgestellt.

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Individual Differences in the Name Similarity Effect

Journal of Individual Differences ◽

10.1027/1614-0001/a000133 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 111-118

Author(s):

Daniel J. Howard ◽

Roger A. Kerin

Keyword(s):

Individual Differences ◽

Impression Management ◽

Interactive Effect ◽

Purchase Intentions ◽

Brand Attitude ◽

Self Monitoring ◽

Similarity Effect ◽

And Behavior ◽

Usage Context

The name similarity effect is the tendency to like people, places, and things with names similar to our own. Although many researchers have examined name similarity effects on preferences and behavior, no research to date has examined whether individual differences exist in susceptibility to those effects. This research reports the results of two experiments that examine the role of self-monitoring in moderating name similarity effects. In the first experiment, name similarity effects on brand attitude and purchase intentions were found to be stronger for respondents high, rather than low, in self-monitoring. In the second experiment, the interactive effect observed in the first study was found to be especially true in a public (vs. private) usage context. These findings are consistent with theoretical expectations of name similarity effects as an expression of egotism manifested in the image and impression management concerns of high self-monitors.

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