In Defense of the Social Learning Model: A Synthesis of the Packer-Griffiths Ideologies

Author(s):  
THOMAS E. REED
2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Mueller-Frank ◽  
Mallesh M. Pai

We study a sequential social learning model where agents privately acquire information by costly search. Search costs of agents are private, and are independently and identically distributed. We show that asymptotic learning occurs if and only if search costs are not bounded away from zero. We explicitly characterize equilibria for the case of two actions, and show that the probability of late moving agents taking the suboptimal action vanishes at a linear rate. Social welfare converges to the social optimum as the discount rate converges to one if and only if search costs are not bounded away from zero. (JEL D81, D83)


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun-Wu Wu ◽  
Chang-Fah Huang ◽  
Kuo-Hua Weng

The students in the vocational education of architecture design in Taiwan often face many learning obstacles, such as no problem solving ability and lack of creativity. Therefore, this study used a social learning model as a learning strategy in the architecture design learning process to solve related learning difficulties. Firstly, this study used cognitive development teaching activities and a learning process based on analogical thinking and analogical reasoning to build the social learning model. Secondly, the social learning model of this study was implemented in the teaching of a required course of architecture design for 120 freshmen in China University of Technology. The questionnaire survey results were then statically analyzed and compared to measure the differences in the students’ knowledge about architecture designs before and after the teaching in this study. In this study, the social learning model is proven helpful in inspiring the students’ creativity by converting new knowledge of architecture design into schemas and hence retaining the new knowledge for future application. The social learning model can be applied in the teaching of architecture design in other schools, while more research can be conducted in the future to further confirm its feasibility to promote effective learning.


Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 777
Author(s):  
Cláudia Carmo ◽  
Diana Oliveira ◽  
Marta Brás ◽  
Luís Faísca

Perfectionism is a significant transdiagnostic process related to the development and maintenance of several psychological disorders. The main models of the development of perfectionism focus on early childhood experiences and postulate that parental relation is an important factor for understanding this construct in children. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between child and parental perfectionism, seeking to evaluate the empirical support of the Social Learning Model and the Social Expectations Model and children’s perception of parenting styles. The present study included 119 children (51.2% girls, Mage = 11.67 years) and their parents. Data were collected through administration of several self-report measures. The results show a relationship between the majority of the same parent and child perfectionism dimensions, thus providing supportive evidence for the Social Learning Model. Concerning the analysis of the role of gender in the transmission of perfectionism, observed fathers’ perfectionism only relates with the sons’ perfectionism, and mothers’ perfectionism relates with daughters’ perfectionism. Our findings allow for a deeper understanding of the role of the perception of an authoritarian parenting style in the development of maladaptive perfectionism. Mother and fathers’ perceived parenting styles contribute more to daughter than son perfectionism. The results contribute to expanding the understanding of the role of parental factors in the development of perfectionism.


2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul R. Appleton ◽  
Howard K. Hall ◽  
Andrew P. Hill ◽  
Stephen A. Kozub

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-139
Author(s):  
Elizabete Vizgunova ◽  
Elīna Graudiņa

AbstractThe article analyses the dynamics of Europeanisation revolving around the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention) in Latvia. Whereas the document has not yet been made a part of EU acquis communautaire, the EU has committed to applying the norms enshrined in the Convention by any means, not least through the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025. The discussion on the repercussions of the implementation of the Istanbul Convention in Latvia’s legislation has occupied a noteworthy place in the discussions of the national parliament of Latvia (Saeima) since 2016. The article first uses critical frame analysis and defines the most important issue frames, document frames and metaframes that are employed by different political parties/politicians and Ministries/Ministers when talking about the Istanbul Convention to promote or refuse the ratification of the document. The article shows how the camps for and against the ratification draw on different and often opposing issues, documents, and meta-frames to substantiate their arguments. Next the article applies two models of Europeanisation: the external incentives model and the social learning model. The article concludes that the social learning model is better positioned to explain the non-ratification of the Convention, mostly due to exclusive national identity and the lack of resonance of the Convention in Latvia. Whereas some liberal-centre political parties are framing the ratification of the Istanbul Convention as aligned with Latvia’s commitment to European values, the framing by national-conservative players which argues that the Istanbul Convention is not in line with Christian values, has borne more fruit.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuang Wang ◽  
Jun Zhang ◽  
Matthew K.O. Lee

PurposeWidespread concerns about excessive use of mobile instant messaging (MIM) have inspired research in different disciplines. However, the focus thus far tends to be on diagnostics and cognitive predictors. There is little understanding from the socio-technical perspective to capture the drivers of excessive use of MIM. To address this research gap, the authors aim to enrich existing literature by adopting a social structure and social learning model (SSSLM) to understand the excessive use of MIM. The authors argue that excessive MIM use is developed and reinforced in highly interactive online communication, through a social learning process.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conduct a cross-sectional online survey to validate our proposed research model on excessive use of mobile instant messaging (MIM). 368 valid responses are obtained from active MIM users in China.FindingsThe results suggest that highly interactive MIM creates a technology-based social structure that facilitates the social learning process of excessive technology use. The influence of perceived interactivity of MIM on excessive MIM use is mediated by a series of contextualized social learning factors. Furthermore, the influences of perceived interactivity on social learning factors are moderated by MIM use experience.Originality/valueThe authors contribute to literature in related fields by highlighting the crucial role of social learning in facilitating excessive technology use. The authors contribute to the social structure and social learning model by contextualizing it into the context of excessive MIM use. Design guidelines are provided with a purpose to inhibit excessive use of MIM.


2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Binder

This paper argues that within the context of the building sector, inter-organizational relationships are determinants of innovation. To explain the workings of these relationships and their dialectical nature, an evolutionary social learning model is proposed that draws on Vygotsky's (1978) developmental psychology, Bourdieu's (1977) concept of habitus, and Wittgenstein's (1958) insights. A case study of the development of a tool designed to make builders select more sustainable building materials is analyzed to illustrate how the social learning model developed here allows an understanding of innovation. The “EcoSelector” was the tool developed to guide the builders in their selection of materials. The model provides managerial and behavioral insights into groups or individuals seeking to implement innovations in general, and sustainability innovations in particular.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 237
Author(s):  
Umi Hanik ◽  
Mutmainah Mutmainah

Model social learning merupakan suatu pendekatan menggunakan teori observational learning. Model ini telah digunakan oleh Dinas Perikanan Kabupaten Pamekasan untuk meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia. Sayangnya, model social learning belum sepenuhnya berdampak pada peningkatan sumber daya manusia melalui program-program yang dijalankan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan analisis kinerja dan kebutuhan guna mengetahui masalah yang dihadapi petani garam Kabupaten Pamekasan dan menentukan kebutuhan yang harus dimiliki oleh petani garam Kabupaten Pamekasan agar dapat meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis kajian studi kasus. Teknik pengambilan data menggunakan wawancara mendalam ke pihak-pihak terkait, uji keabsahan datanya menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan metode, dan analisis datanya menggunakan metode induktif. Hasil analisis kinerja menunjukkan bahwa terdapat beberapa kendala dari beberapa aspek dalam pelaksanaan program dan analisis kebutuhan menunjukkan bahwa petani garam membutuhkan kompetensi keterampilam dan pengetahuan untuk membuat garam dan kompetensi untuk mengubah pola pikir dengan diimbangi sistem penyampaian informasi yang tidak menyebabkan terputusnya informasi.Title: Performance and Need Analysis of Salt Farmers in Pamekasan Regency as a Based of Development of the Design of Social Learning ModelThe social learning model is an approach using observational learning theory. This model has been used by the Pamekasan District Fisheries Office to improve the quality of human resources. Unfortunately, the social learning model has not fully impacted the improvement of human resources through the implemented programs. This study aimed to analyze the performance and needs in order to determine the problems and the needs of the salt farmers in Pamekasan Regency in order to improve the quality of human resources. This research was a case study qualitative research with. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with related parties, their validity were tested using triangulation of sources and methods, and their data analysis were using inductive method. The results of the performance analysis showed that there are several obstacles from several aspects of the program’s implementation and needs analysis showed that the salt farmers need the competence of skills and knowledge to produce salt as well as the change of mindset with a balanced information delivery system that does not cause interruption of information.


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