Ralph Lainson. 21 February 1927—5 May 2015

Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society ◽

10.1098/rsbm.2020.0032 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jeffrey Jon Shaw

Keyword(s):

Research Methods ◽

Self Control ◽

British Army ◽

Scientific Career ◽

Aptitude Test ◽

Dinner Table ◽

Single Instance ◽

Impossible Task ◽

Good Nature

Ralph Lainson was a distinguished protozoologist and a parasitologist of many abilities. Above all, he was a naturalist, as reflected both by his approach to work and by his two principal hobbies, fishing and collecting butterflies. Besides this, he had a strong artistic streak, expressed by his love of playing the trombone and painting. Many of his published works are exquisitely illustrated with his own watercolour and pen and ink drawings. These talents are present throughout his scientific career. He was a ‘traditional protozoologist’, who wanted to find out how parasites were transmitted and related to each other. Although many of the organisms he discovered were associated with a disease, Ralph openly admitted that his ultimate interest would always be the parasite. His research methods were simple, but he would readily embrace a technology if it solved his problem. He admitted to not being good with equipment. As an example, he mentioned an aptitude test used by the British Army: to put together a dismantled bicycle tyre pump—for him this was an impossible task! This shows his ability to use such tales to get others to do tasks he preferred not to, as they distracted him. His self-control was remarkable; in the 30 years that we worked together, I cannot remember a single instance of him raising his voice to anybody. He was extremely dedicated to whatever he did, be it work, hobbies or play. His stories at the dinner table or around a campfire, when out in the field, were a source of joy that reflected his good nature.

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Changes in the system of students’ terminal and instrumental values under the influence of health and recreational physical activity

Scientific Journal of National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. Series 15. Scientific and pedagogical problems of physical culture (physical culture and sports) ◽

10.31392/npu-nc.series15.2020.3(123).16 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 82-89

Author(s):

I. L. Kensytska ◽

I.O. Olefirenko ◽

I.V. Khrypko

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Higher Education ◽

Research Methods ◽

Extracurricular Activities ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Young Men ◽

Value Orientations ◽

Self Control ◽

Recreational Physical Activity ◽

Instrumental Values

The article investigates the influence of health and recreational physical activity on terminal and instrumental values of higher education institutions students. The following research methods are used, including theoretical analysis of professional scientific and methodological resources by domestic and foreign authors, sociological, psychological and diagnostic, pedagogical research methods, methods of mathematical statistics. To determine the initial level of healthy lifestyle attitudes formation among students M. Rokych’s method of “Value Orientations” has been used. The research has been conducted on the basis of Kyiv National Linguistic University, National Pedagogical University named after M. P. Drahomanov. The study has involved 48 students (23 boys and 25 girls), who were part of the experimental (EG) and control (CG) groups (total of 24 people). The program of health-improving classes for students of higher education institutions has presupposed the use of various means of health-improving and recreational physical activities twice a week. The duration of classes was one and a half hours. Those that are most in demand among student youth were chosen as priorities. Among the young men these were strength exercises, elements of sport games and recreational games. Among the girls they included health fitness exercises. We have confirmed the feasibility and necessity of using innovative means of physical activity and forms of extracurricular activities in development of such programs that significantly increase the motivation of young people to participate in such programs. In the course of the research we have studied the hierarchy of terminal and instrumental values among young men and women who studied in higher educational institutions. The application of the developed program contributed to the students' awareness of “health” category value. Among EG students such instrumental values as education (depth of knowledge, high general culture), self- control (restraint, self-discipline) and rationalism (ability to think wisely and logically, to make thoughtful, rational decisions) have transferred to the first place. The obtained results prove that there are positive changes in the system of students’ terminal and instrumental values under the influence of health and recreational motor activity.

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HUBUNGAN ANTAR PERLAKUAN ORANGTUA DENGAN KONTROL DIRI SISWA DI SEKOLAH

Konselor ◽

10.24036/02013211269-0-00 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Minda Puspita ◽

Erlamsyah Erlamsyah ◽

Syahniar Syahniar

Keyword(s):

Research Methods ◽

Self Control ◽

Research Purpose ◽

Low Self Control ◽

Research Show

Families, especially parents play an important role in the life of a child. Because parents through their actions will shape the character, the attitude and actions of children. Actually many students have low self-control because of parenting. The research purpose to reveal correlation the parenting with self-control students. Research methods used are descriptive correlational. Result of research show parenting is quite good, self-control students is quite high and there is a significant correlation parenting with self-control students.

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Making Research Methods Concepts Relevant for Students: An Illustrative Study on Low Self-control, Class Attendance, and Student Performance

Journal of Criminal Justice Education ◽

10.1080/10511253.2013.798004 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 495-516 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ryan Charles Meldrum ◽

Juan E. Del Rio

Keyword(s):

Student Performance ◽

Research Methods ◽

Self Control ◽

Class Attendance ◽

Low Self Control

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080 Is Napping Only Beneficial to Evening Chronotypes? A Pilot Study

SLEEP ◽

10.1093/sleep/zsab072.079 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. A33-A33

Author(s):

Zachary Zamore ◽

Jennifer Goldschmied ◽

Patricia Deldin

Keyword(s):

Emotional Regulation ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Emotional Dysregulation ◽

Self Control ◽

Frustration Tolerance ◽

Within Subjects ◽

Median Split ◽

Impossible Task ◽

And Behavior ◽

The Impact

Abstract Introduction Research shows associations between chronotype and behavior. While eveningness is associated with lower levels of self-control, morningness is associated with increased conscientiousness. Additionally, throughout the day, the increase in homeostatic sleep pressure due to wakefulness can affect executive functioning, including emotional regulation. Napping is an effective countermeasure to sleepiness and associated emotional dysregulation, but the impact of chronotype on this benefit is unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the impact of chronotype and a midday nap on an aspect of emotional regulation: frustration tolerance. Methods 40 participants between the ages of 18–50 were randomized into a 60-minute, midday nap or no-nap condition. Chronotype was measured using the Horne-Östberg Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ). Frustration tolerance (FT) was measured pre and post nap using an adaption of Feather’s frustration tolerance task where FT was measured as the time spent on an impossible task. To examine the association of chronotype and FT, correlational analysis was used. Chronotype was also determined using a median split of the MEQ due to few true morning and evening types in the sample. This data was then subjected to a repeated measures ANOVA with condition (pre or post-nap) as a within-subjects factor and group (nap or no-nap; high or low MEQ score) as between-subject factors. Results Results revealed a significant correlation between MEQ score and change in time spent on the impossible task, with those with lower MEQ scores (more evening) showing an increase in time spent on the impossible task, r(20) = -.51, p = .016. Similarly, results of the ANOVA revealed a significant condition (pre or post-nap) by group (nap, no nap; high, low MEQ) interaction, F(1,1) = 4.694, p = .039, such that, those in the nap group with lower MEQ (more evening) spent more time on the impossible task following the nap. Conclusion Our results indicate that chronotype may impact a nap’s positive effect on emotional regulation, with greater benefit for those with the eveningness chronotype. Because napping is currently practiced by 1/3 of American adults, from a personalized medicine perspective, it’s imperative that its chronotype-dependent benefits be investigated further to effectively guide evidence-based recommendations. Support (if any):

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