The relationship between spirituality, assessed through self-transcendent goal strivings, and positive psychological attributes

2007 ◽  
pp. 263-279 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
The Relationship

Personal networks and psychological attributes: Exploring individual differences in personality and sense of community and their relationship to the structure of personal networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isidro Maya-Jariego ◽  
Srebrenka Letina ◽  
Elena González Tinoco
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Personal Networks ◽  
Global Network ◽  
Personal Network ◽  
Ego Networks ◽  
Network Measures ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
Psychological Differences ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThe paper explores the relationship between personality characteristics, sense of community and the structure of personal networks. We collected personal network data from 100 adults, consisting of the information about their 45 alters and ties among them. In addition to the typically used bivariate correlations to analyze the relationship between individual psychological differences and network structure, we propose first the use of typologies of networks and personality and second modified versions of the triadic census in ego-networks. The results show that different personality types tend to occupy a different kind of networks and that newly introduced triadic measures show a relatively higher association with examined psychological attributes than global network measures. Overall, the Psychological Sense of Community showed higher associations with network measures than Big Five personality traits. The former was positively correlated with measures of closed triads among alters, but also with alters embedded in triads with weak ties. Regarding personality traits, Emotional Stability was positively correlated with strong closed triads and with the overall indicator of density. The elaboration of typologies and the census of triads are shown to be effective strategies for the description of personal networks, as well as for the analysis of individual psychological differences.

scholarly journals Predictors of performance at the Baccalaureate in Romania. A Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-86
Author(s):  
Cezar Valentin Ionescu
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
General Cognitive Ability ◽  
Exam Preparation ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
The Hours ◽  
Ability Emotional Intelligence ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the present study is to examine the predictors of performance on the Romanian Bacalaureat (BAC). The study analyses the relationship between the composite BAC score as the criterion and several psychological attributes as the predictors: general cognitive ability, emotional intelligence, learning motivation, grit, conscientiousness, self-regulation, and the hours spent on exam preparation. Data analysis reveals the fact that intelligence does not predict BAC performance at all. The same result also holds for the association between BAC performance and emotional intelligence or motivation. Self-regulation, conscientiousness and grit are trivially, yet not statistically significant associated with BAC performance. Even the number of hours spent on exam preparation donot predict BAC performance.Taking these results into account, it is crucial to explain why no statistically significant association was obtained between the predictors and criterion. In the author’s mind, the findings should sound a warning with regard to the exam held in Romania when one graduates high school.

scholarly journals Predictors of performance at the Baccalaureate in Romania. A Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-86
Author(s):  
Cezar Valentin Ionescu
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
General Cognitive Ability ◽  
Exam Preparation ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
The Hours ◽  
Ability Emotional Intelligence ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the present study is to examine the predictors of performance on the Romanian Bacalaureat (BAC). The study analyses the relationship between the composite BAC score as the criterion and several psychological attributes as the predictors: general cognitive ability, emotional intelligence, learning motivation, grit, conscientiousness, self-regulation, and the hours spent on exam preparation. Data analysis reveals the fact that intelligence does not predict BAC performance at all. The same result also holds for the association between BAC performance and emotional intelligence or motivation. Self-regulation, conscientiousness and grit are trivially, yet not statistically significant associated with BAC performance. Even the number of hours spent on exam preparation donot predict BAC performance.Taking these results into account, it is crucial to explain why no statistically significant association was obtained between the predictors and criterion. In the author’s mind, the findings should sound a warning with regard to the exam held in Romania when one graduates high school.

scholarly journals Psychological Impact of Work-Integrated Learning Programmes in Malaysia: The Moderating Role of Self-Esteem on Relation between Self-Efficacy and Self-Confidence

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amar Hisham Jaaffar ◽  
Hazril Izwar Ibrahim ◽  
Jegatheesan Rajadurai ◽  
M. Sadiq Sohail
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
Work Integrated Learning ◽  
The Relationship

This study further extends a theoretical model of psychological empowerment by investigating the relationships between self-efficacy, self-confidence and self-esteem. A sample of by 383 of Malaysian undergraduates participating in Work Integrated Learning (WIL)programmes across five public universities is used to test the model employing partial-least squares based structural equation modelling .The results have demonstrated  that self-efficacy and self-esteem have a positive and significant relationship with self-confidence. This study also confirms the moderating effect of self-esteem on the relationship between self-efficacy and self-confidence.  Furthermore, the findings of this study provide insight of the influence of WIL programmes on the undergraduates’ psychological attributes. These findings have implications for WIL stakeholders, which are highlighted in the paper.

How service quality and perceived value affect behavioral intentions of ecolodge guests: The moderating effect of prior visit

2021 ◽  
pp. 135676672110426
Author(s):  
Joowon Ban ◽  
Bruce Prideaux ◽  
Hyoje Jay Kim ◽  
Ben Sheehan
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Segmentation Strategy ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
The Individual ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Repeat Visits

Psychographic segmentation is popular within the tourism literature. It is useful in describing a prototypical customer, however psychological attributes are hard to detect at the individual level and by front-line staff. This paper tests the viability of prior visits (first-time vs. repeat visits) as a segmentation strategy, given this information is readily available to tourism operators. We test an interaction effect between prior visits, service quality, and perceived value using the ECOSERV model, a well-established model of ecotourism customer satisfaction. Using a sample of ecolodge guests, we demonstrate that a prior visit attenuates the relationship between perceived value and customer satisfaction. Among repeat guests, perceived value has less impact upon customer satisfaction and intentions to revisit or recommend an ecolodge. Conversely, service quality continues to predict satisfaction for both first-time and repeat guests. The data suggest attracting first-time guests requires appeals to the setting, features and price of an offering. Meanwhile, strategies to maximize repeat guests should emphasize non-monetary qualities of the experience.

Mental Toughness

2021 ◽  
pp. 76-89
Author(s):  
Robert Weinberg ◽  
Joanne Butt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Mental Toughness ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
Relative Consistency ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this chapter is to highlight what is known (relative consistency based on research) and what is unknown (inconsistency or lack of research) regarding the research area of mental toughness. The specific areas of mental toughness chosen that are known included (a) psychological attributes; (b) genetic versus learned aspects; (c) multidimensional or unidimensional in nature; (d) mental toughness, hardiness, and resilience; and (e) behaviors of mentally tough athletes. Through a combination of targeting theoretical questions, applied questions, and methodological questions, the mental toughness areas chosen that are unknown included (a) the stability of mental toughness; (b) mental toughness and physical toughness; (c) the relationship between mental toughness, mental health, and physical health; and (d) identifying mental toughness. Within these four areas, future directions for research are presented.

scholarly journals Why Should Human-Animal Interactions Be Included in Research of Working Equids’ Welfare?

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Luna ◽  
Tamara Tadich
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Human Perception ◽  
Proper Understanding ◽  
Animal Pain ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
Human Animal ◽  
Human Attributes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Working Equids

The livelihood of working horses’ owners and their families is intimately linked to the welfare of their equids. A proper understanding of human-animal interactions, as well as the main factors that modulate them, is essential for establishing strategies oriented to improve the welfare of animals and their caretakers. To date, there is still a paucity of research dedicated to the identification and assessment of the human psychological attributes that affect the owner–equine interaction, and how these could affect the welfare of working equids. However, some studies have shown that empathy, attitudes towards animals, human perception of animal pain and the owner´s locus of control are some of the psychological attributes that participate in human-equine interactions and that these can result in poor welfare of working equids. A better understanding of the relationship between human attributes and equids’ welfare can provide an opportunity to improve the quality of interactions between owners and their working equids and thus improve their welfare. This review aims to explain why the inclusion of human psychological attributes that modulate the human-animal interactions can benefit welfare research in working equids. The role that empathy, perception of animal pain and locus of control play in the promotion of good welfare in working equids is emphasized.

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE GROWTH OF SMEs: THE SINGAPORE CASE

1995 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 197-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
WILLIAM C M TAN ◽  
RICHARD S T TAY
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Need For Achievement ◽  
Government Grants ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Firm Attributes

A survey of Singaporean SMEs was carried out to determine the relationship between the growth of local SMEs and the characteristics of owners and the firm. The study analysed both the demographic and psychological attributes of the owners, as well as firm attributes, such as size and age of the firm. Regression models were constructed to determine the relationship between the growth of SMEs and owners' and firms' characteristics. The results show that the educational level and working experience of owners, their need for achievement and internal locus of control, as well as the age of the business, and the ability of the business to attract government grants correlate significantly with the growth of the firm.

scholarly journals Psychological attributes of successful trainee accountants

2005 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmari Štrbac ◽  
Gert Roodt
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Verbal Ability ◽  
Pass Rate ◽  
Criterion Measure ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Accounting Graduates

It is suggested that certain psychological attributes of accounting graduates are significant predictors of the later success of trainee accountants in the work environment. Since selection is a key human resources function in public accounting firms the present study investigated the relationship between academic performance, specific personality traits, examination pass rate and the work performance of a sample (N = 77) of trainee accountants from an international, mid-sized firm. The results indicate that the majority of cases could be correctly predicted as successful or not by a verbal ability variable and that the criterion measure developed for this study (Cronbach alpha = 0,95) can be used successfully to measure the work performance of trainee accountants. The importance of academic performance as well as the pass rate in the qualifying examinations are also discussed. Opsomming Daar word gesuggereer dat sekere sielkundige eienskappe van rekeningkunde gegradueerdes as voorspellers van hul latere sukses in die werkomgewing kan dien. Aangesien keuring ’n kernfunksie van die menslikehulpbronaktiwiteite binne openbare ouditeursfirmas is, het hierdie studie die verhouding tussen akademiese prestasie, spesifieke persoonlikheidstrekke, die eksamenslaagsyfer en die werkprestasie van ’n steekproef (N = 77) kwekelinggeoktrooieerde-rekenmeesters binne ’n internasionale, gemiddelde grootte firma ondersoek. Die resultate dui daarop dat die meerderheid gevalle korrek as suksesvol aldan nie voorspel kan word deur ’n verbale vermoëveranderlike en dat die kriteriuminstrument wat vir hierdie studie ontwikkel is (Cronbach alfa = 0,95), gebruik kan word om die werkprestasie van hierdie kwekelinge te meet. Die belangrikheid van akademiese prestasie en die slaagsyfer in die kwalifiserende eksamens word ook bespreek.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES AND WORK INSTABILITY IN MS

2015 ◽  
Vol 86 (11) ◽  
pp. e4.29-e4
Author(s):  
C R Wicks ◽  
Karl Ward ◽  
Amanda Stroud ◽  
Alan Tennant ◽  
Helen Ford
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Job Loss ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Job Retention ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
Relapsing Remitting ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Time Point

For people with MS (PWMS) the relationship between job retention and psychological factors is unclear. This may lead to psychological interventions to aid job retention. This study aims to investigate relationships between psychological factors, work instability and MS in a longitudinal prospective study of PWMS in paid employment.Participants completed two time point questionnaire packs of validated scales with repeat testing planned. 221 employed PWMS were recruited. Mean age was 40.6; 75.1% were female. 91% had relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). 213 (96.4%) completed the baseline questionnaire, 199 completed month 8. Disease progression was mostly stable with just 3% transitioning from RRMS. 57.2% were at medium/high risk of job loss, with only marginal changes in work instability at 8 months. 14% reported high physical and psychological impact of MS at baseline which remained unchanged. There was a strong association between risk of job loss and both physical and psychological variables. Some psychological variables fluctuated, e.g. depression fell from 24.6% to 14.5%. No changes were reported in levels of fatigue or pain over this period.Psychological attributes in MS appear to fluctuate but contribute to work instability. Further investigation will clarify this relationship and inform possible intervention strategies.

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