scholarly journals Role Perception of Occupational Therapists in Education Systems: Self-Efficacy and Employability Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yael Fogel ◽  
Liron Lamash
Keyword(s):  
Education System ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Role Perception ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Employment Skills

Although the main framework for occupational therapy includes delivery of services in educational institutions with students with disabilities, little is known about how the occupational therapists perceive their role in this specific system. This research examines an integrated conceptual model wherein self-efficacy explains the occupational therapists’ role perception with employability skills as a mediator. Participants, 147 occupational therapists working in educational systems, completed an online demographic questionnaire, the Perception Questionnaire for Occupational Therapists in the Education System, General Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, and Employability Key Questionnaire. The proposed model was analyzed by the structural equation model (SEM) using AMOS software. The SEM provided excellent goodness of fit indices, χ 2 24 = 40.49 ; p = .019 ; NFI = .93 ; CFI = .97 ; RMSEA = .07 ; SRMR = .05 , and explained 40% of the variance in role perception. These findings highlight employability skills as the primary contributor that affects occupational therapists’ role perception. Self-efficacy and employment skills influence how occupational therapists working in education systems perceive their roles; thus, employment skills should be included in professional training and development courses. This study has implications for occupational therapists working on the education system to understand the meaningful effects of employability skills as critical to developing and improving their role perception.

scholarly journals Role Perception and Professional Identity of Occupational Therapists Working in Education Systems

2021 ◽  
pp. 000841742110058
Author(s):  
Liron Lamash ◽  
Yael Fogel
Keyword(s):  
Professional Identity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Education System ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Role Perception ◽  
Strong Correlations ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Major Predictor ◽  
Identity Perception

Background. Occupational therapists, especially those in education systems, are challenged to define their professional roles and identities. Purpose. This research evaluated the Role-Perception Questionnaire for Occupational Therapists in the Education System’s (RP-OT) psychometric properties, the Professional Identity Scale (PIS) internal consistency among occupational therapists, and relationships among role perception, professional identity, and demographic characteristics. Method. A sample of 147 occupational therapists in education systems completed the RP-OT and PIS. We conducted exploratory factor analysis and calculated Cronbach alpha to evaluate the RP-OT and PIS psychometric properties. Relationships were examined using Pearson correlation. Findings. The RP-OT was found reliable and valid, with medium-to-strong correlations among role perception, professional identity, and demographics. Teamwork in the education system was the major predictor (82%) of professional identity. Implications. Teamwork is part of the professional role of occupational therapists in the education system and a significant component for developing their positive professional-identity perception.

scholarly journals Relating aspects of critical nutrition literacy at the personal level: using structural equation modelling to empirically test hypotheses

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desire Alice Naigaga ◽  
Kjell Sverre Pettersen ◽  
Sigrun Henjum ◽  
Øystein Guttersrud
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Nutrition Information ◽  
Dietary Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Survey System

Abstract Background: Whereas the majority of efforts targeting adolescents’ dietary behaviour have predominantly focused on improving their access to nutrition information, findings indicate that this approach has had little if any effect on their short-term dietary behaviour. Among the reasons for this is that adolescents report finding it difficult to understand the nutrition information that they access, and are thus unable to use the information as intended. Exploring critical nutrition literacy (CNL) might provide insight into how adolescents evaluate and apply the nutrition information that they get from different sources.Methods: The present study employed a cross-sectional study design, in which we sampled 1620 tenth graders, aged 15 and 16 years, enrolled at 58 secondary schools in Norway. Data collection: Using an electronic survey system, the participants responded to scales measuring ‘self-efficacy in Body and Health’ (SEBH), ‘evaluation of nutrition information’ (CNLEval and ‘engagement in dietary behaviour’ (CNLEng). Study hypotheses: We hypothesized that SEBH influences adolescents’ CNLEval and CNLEng, and that CNLEval influences CNLEng directly and mediates the effect of SEBH on CNLEng. Statistical analyses: Using Lisrel 9.30, the present study formulated and evaluated a hypothesized structural equation model (SEM) linking the two subdomains of CNL (CNLEval, CNLEng) and SEBH.Results: The study yielded a simple yet theoretically sound model linking CNL and SEBH; the adequate fit to the goodness-of-fit indices showed that the proposed model adequately described the data.Conclusions: The present study strengthened the hypothesis that there exists a strong association between CNL and SEBH, and between the two aspects of CNL-CNLEval and CNLEng. Hence, efforts aimed at promoting positive dietary behaviour in adolescents and enhancing their nutrition literacy efforts might benefit from enhancing their perceived self-efficacy in nutrition related subjects.

The Occupation of Leisure: Three Typologies and Their Influence on Mental Health in Adolescence

2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Passmore
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Leisure Participation ◽  
Self Worth

In the occupational therapy literature reviewed, limited empirical research has tested the links between the occupation of leisure and health. This study examines the influences of leisure participation on mental health outcomes in adolescents and investigates the mediating constructs of self-efficacy, competence, and global self-worth as hypothesized in an a priori model developed from earlier research. With the use of a population-based approach, this study surveyed 850 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, using a standardized self-report battery. Structural equation modeling was employed to investigate relationships and test the goodness-of-fit of the hypothesized model. Results demonstrate that leisure participation has a significant and positive relationship with mental health, and positively influences self-efficacy, competence, and global self-worth. However, results also show that only selected forms of leisure are positive influences on adolescent mental health development. These findings provide evidence to support a theoretical basis for the relationship between the occupation of leisure and health, and are discussed in relation to occupational therapy ideology.

Pengaruh Computer Self-Efficacy dan Task-Technology Fit Terhadap penerimaan Penggunaan lnternet

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Petra Surya Mega Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Behavior Intention ◽  
Task Technology Fit ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

This study examines the correlation between'perceived ease-of-use uari-. able and perceived usefulness variable, beliefs (perceived ease:of-use and perciived usefulness) against behavior intention to !t:e, behavior inteition to use against behavior to use, cornputer self efricaW against perceived e^"ro|-ur", task-teclmolog fit against beliefs, and task+ech' 'nologt fit against behavior intention to use. The model used to answer the iisiarch questions ef tfu study is the Technologt Acceptance Model (fAM). One hundred sixty tltree respondents used base on the question- Lo ipooa among clerk govemment in Daerah Istimewa Yogtakarta in order to test their behaior on the usage of internet' Structural Equation Modet (SEM analysis.results show that the model f"tfiAt goodness of fit criteria. There are-significant.correlations among -task-tu;hnology fit against beliefs and behavior intqntion to use- Surprhingly, theie are no signiJicant correlations between perceived ease- 'of-usi and perceived usefulness variable, beliefs and behavior intention to use, behavior intention to use and behavior to use, and comiriir, t"ilmracy and perceived ease-of-use' Keywords: Computer self-efficacy, task-technology fit, IAM, SEM, interneL clerk government

Teacher Self-Efficacy and Teaching Practices in the Health and Physical Education Curriculum in Taiwan

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Hsiang Pan ◽  
Hung-Shih Chou ◽  
Wei-Ting Hsu ◽  
Chiung-Huang Li ◽  
Yuh-Lin Hu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Health And Physical Education ◽  
Teacher Self Efficacy

The purpose in this study was to confirm the relationship between teacher self-efficacy and teaching practices in the health and physical education (HPE) curriculum in Taiwan. We used stratified random sampling and cluster sampling methods to select 842 HPE teachers from elementary schools in Taiwan. They completed the Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale in HPE and the Teaching Practice Scale in HPE (Pan, 2006, 2007). Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the suitability of the hypothetical model. Results indicated that the model had acceptable goodness-of-fit and it was concluded that teachers' self-efficacy has a positive effect on teaching practices in HPE.

Leading an excellent preschool: what is the role of self-efficacy?

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 430-445
Author(s):  
Yael Fisher ◽  
Keren Seroussi
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Preschool Teachers ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
School Year ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Professional Self

Purpose This study was carried out in 2013 and aims to define the professional self-efficacy of preschool teachers (PTSE); define preschool teachers' perception of preschool excellence (PTPPE); and investigate the relationship between the two. Design/methodology/approach Scales for PTPSE and PTPPE were developed especially for this study. Preschool teachers (N = 202) participated during the 2013 school year. Structural equation modelling was performed to test the fit between the research model and the obtained data. Findings PTPSE scale (a = 0.91) comprised three subscales: pedagogy (a = 0.84), organisation (a = 0.85) and staff (a = 0.72). The PTPPE scale (a = 0.92) is also composed of three subscales: organisation and pedagogy (a = 0.88), staff (a = 0.84) and parents (a = 0.83). The goodness of fit measures were RMSEA = 0.045, CFI = 0.97, NFI = 0.89, df = 173, χ² = 242.94, p = 0.000, showing GFI = 1.4 (<3) as a good fit. Research limitations/implications As the sample was relatively small, the results need to be replicated with larger samples. Therefore, the conclusions of this study are only partially applicable. Another limitation is that both the PTPSES and PTPPE were tested only in Israel and not in other environments. Practical implications Understanding self-efficacy of preschool teachers, preschool excellence and the relations between them could assist policymakers with decisions concerning continuing professional development (in service training) of preschool teachers. Originality/value Little is known about perceived self-efficacy of preschool teachers, their perception of preschool excellence or the relations between the two.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Employability Skills of Beauty Students in Gerbang Kertosusila

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Amina Ningsih ◽  
Eko Hariadi ◽  
Marniati Marniati ◽  
Tri Rijanto
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Career Guidance ◽  
High School Graduates ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Job Requirements

There is currently an imbalance between the skills mastered by vocational high school graduates with the skills needed in the labor market, especially employability skills, to maintain a job in various conditions and job requirements. This study aimed to examine the factors that affecting the employability skills of Beauty students namely career guidance, fieldwork practices, emotional intelligence, and self-efficacy. The respondents consisted of 254 students in Beauty Expertise Program at Gerbang Kertosusila. The instruments used in this study were questionnaire with a Likert scale and the statistical method using structural equation modeling (SEM). This study found no significant effect of career guidance, fieldwork practice, emotional intelligence, and self-efficacy on employability skills among Beauty students. The study also showed that career guidance and emotional intelligence have no significant effect on self-efficacy. However, fieldwork practice has a significant effect on the self-efficacy of Beauty students.

scholarly journals A Commentary on the Parental Role in Developing Employability Skills

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Rita Kaul
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Parental Role ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Informal Institution ◽  
Higher Education Systems ◽  
The Family ◽  
Role Of Parents

<p class="normal">With ever-increasing educated yet unemployed populations across borders has alarmed the entire education system globally. The present state of lack of employability skills across higher education systems in countries worldwide can very well be attributed as the reason for this. The education systems, governments, schools, colleges, and universities are introspecting what could bring it to inculcate the employability skills in the graduates expecting to get employment. These are the institutional enablers for working on building the infrastructure to developing employability skills in their jurisdictions but one such primary though the informal institution is the family. In the family, the parents have equal parts to play for this at the same time. This article reviews the role of parents in the development of employability skills in their children.</p>

scholarly journals EVALUATION, VALIDATION AND MODIFICATION OF SCIENCE MOTIVATION QUESTIONNAIRE FOR UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 748-767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanda Janštová ◽  
Andrej Šorgo
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Personal Relevance ◽  
Upper Secondary School ◽  
Internal Motivation ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
Science Motivation ◽  
External Motivation

Motivation to learn a school subject is crucial for achieving knowledge and skills and, consequently, for good academic performance in the subject. There are several approved questionnaires dedicated to assessing motivation for science and biology but none for upper secondary school Czech students. Therefore, existing Science Motivation Questionnaire was evaluated, validated and modified in order to create a Czech version of a Biology motivation questionnaire (BMQ). The original version of the questionnaire had 30 questions, arranged in the following subscales: Internal Motivation, External Motivation, Personal Relevance, Responsibility, Self-efficacy and Anxiety. Validation was based on a survey of 517 upper secondary school Czech students. Analysis of the questionnaires revealed that, although the questionnaire could be used as a whole with satisfactory Cronbach alpha values, the underlying constructs in the Czech version were different from the six ones originally suggested. Based on Exploratory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modelling, 14 questions retained in three constructs: a) Self–efficacy, b) Responsibility and c) Motivation as a combination of Internal Motivation, External Motivation and Personal Relevance. This shorter version of the BMQ showed satisfactory Goodness of Fit Indices in contrast to the original 30-item version. Keywords: biology motivation questionnaire, questionnaire modification, EFA, secondary school students.

scholarly journals Presenting of Indifference Management Model of Education System in Ardabil Province Using Structural Equation Modeling

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Elham Abolfazli ◽  
Reza Yousefi Saidabadi ◽  
Vahid Fallah
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Education System ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Great Ability ◽  
And Performance

<p class="apa">The purpose of the present study is to investigate indifference management structural model in education system of Ardabil Province. The research method was integration study using Alli modeling. Statistical society of research was 420 assistant professors of educational science, managers and deputies of Ardabil’ second period of high schools that 383 individuals were selected by simple random sampling. The data collection tool was researcher-made questionnaire. Face and content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts and its Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was obtained as of 0/80. In order to investigate hypothesizes of research, obtained data were transferred to LISREL software to fit Alli model of structural equation and then were analyzed. The obtained findings of the statistical analysis showed that behavior and performance of manager indirectly has a meaningful impact on indifference management variable through employee’ empowerment variables, job satisfaction of employee, organization’s culture, organizational climate and employee’ perception of the organization. Goodness of fit index (GFI) 0/92 and root mean square of residuals latent variables model was RMSEA=0/045. Therefore, the model has a good fit and has a great ability to measure main variables of research.</p>

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