Instrumental Enrichment—Effects of Generalimtion and Durability with Talented Adolescents

1992 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shlomo Kaniel ◽  
Rivka Reichenberg
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Program ◽  
School Achievement ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Instrumental Enrichment ◽  
Culturally Disadvantaged ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Verbal Thinking ◽  
Systematic Thinking

It was hypothesized that efficient generalization and durability in Instrumental Enrichment (IE) program can be achieved by using metacognition principles in bridging. 140 talented children 10–12 yr. olds were drawn from schools which are defined as culturally disadvantaged. The subjects were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. During two years the experimental group received 240 hours of intervention. Half of the time was devoted to IE and the other half to various topics which were not learned in school. Throughout the entire intervention program, emphasis was placed upon the bridging between contents by means of metacognition, systematic thinking and integrative lesson plans. Immediately after the program was completed the results showed generalization effects on verbal and nonverbal thinking tasks and very limited generalization on school achievement. A follow-up study, four years later, showed effects of durability on verbal, non-verbal thinking tasks and broad generalization in school achievement. The research points to the necessity to integrate between IE and school curriculum, through the conceptual framework of systematic thinking and metacognition.

Assessment of Mental Health and Social Problems during Multiple Friendly Visits: The Development and Evaluation of a Friendly Visiting Program for the Isolated Elderly

1978 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Anne Mulligan ◽  
Ruth Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Major Procedure ◽  
And Control ◽  
Friendly Visitor ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Visitor Program

The Friendly Visitor Program was designed to reduce social isolation. Visits were made by a pair of trained visitors to twenty-three isolated, elderly New York City residents. Pre- and post-testing visits to experimental and control Ss collected data on measures of isolation, adjustment, cognitive impairment and mental state. The major procedure was an hour long structured visit every two weeks for six months and a six month follow-up. For the experimental group only apartment upkeep and mental state improved and isolation diminished at the time of follow-up, indicating friendly visiting probably was therapeutic.

Effectiveness of Peer Tutoring Program on Students’ Academic Performance for Engineering Course

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Fei Ha Chiew ◽  
Clotilda Petrus ◽  
Siti Zaidah Othman ◽  
Joe Davylyn Nyuin ◽  
Ung Hua Lau
Keyword(s):  
Peer Tutoring ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Solid Mechanics ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tutoring Program ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This study investigated the effectiveness of a peer tutoring program that was implemented for Basic Solid Mechanics course, as an intervention program to improve students’ performance in the course. Ten tutors were chosen to provide tutoring services to an experimental group of 36 tutees. Tutees were required to answer an entry test before the intervention program, and another exit test after the program. A control group which shared the same instructor in their lecture classes was included in the study. Comparison between the performances for entry and exit tests of both experimental and control groups were made. Analyses showed an increase in the percentage of students that passed the exit test from the experimental group. The average marks for the experimental group in the exit test also increased, compared to their marks in the entry test. A Mann- Whitney U test conducted indicated a significant difference between the gain scores of the experimental group and control group. A further metaanalysis revealed a large effect size, signaling the practical significance of the results. The findings demonstrated the effectiveness of the peer tutoring intervention program on students’ performance of the course.

Effect of an Emotional Intelligence Intervention Program on Coping Strategies Among Government School Teachers

2020 ◽  
pp. 148-156
Author(s):  
Jayalakshmi V. ◽  
Aravindakshan M.
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Government School ◽  
And Control ◽  
Emotionally Intelligent ◽  
Experimental Group

Teaching is regarded to be among the careers in which employees are subjected to high levels of stress. Teacher stress is a complex and enduring problem. Hence, it is highly crucial that teachers learn ways of coping or managing with stressors inherent in teaching. Studies have shown that emotionally intelligent individuals can cope better with the challenges of life and control their emotions more efficiently than those who cannot. Thus, the present study aimed at developing an emotional intelligence intervention program and assessing its effect on the coping strategies among schoolteachers. Simple random sampling technique was adopted to select 47 teachers (25 women and 22 men) working in government schools in Erode district as sample for the study. An emotional intelligence intervention program that was tailor-made by the researcher was implemented on the experimental group. Results revealed that the emotional intelligence intervention program was very effective in helping teachers use effective coping strategies to combat stress.

Piano-accompanied solfège reading experiences of preservice music teachers

2020 ◽  
pp. 1321103X1987107
Author(s):  
Elif Guven
Keyword(s):  
Music Teachers ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Reading Practices ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Plot Analysis ◽  
Experimental Implementation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This study examines how piano-accompanied solfège reading practices of preservice music teachers ( N = 28) affect their performance on their musical hearing, reading, and writing (MHRW) classes. A pretest–posttest design with control groups was employed. The data were analyzed by 2 × 2 split-plot analysis of variance (ANOVA) and one-way ANOVA. Consequently, a significant difference was not found between the MHRW performance scores of the experimental and control groups. An analysis of mean performance scores revealed that the scores received by the control group were higher than those of the experimental group after the practice. Follow-up interviews that were held with 14 students after the experimental implementation revealed that students believed piano-accompanied courses were more useful, and they felt more comfortable with piano accompaniment. Although MHRW performance scores indicated that piano-accompanied solfège reading practices did not have a significant effect on preservice music teachers’ MHRW performances, it helped them participate in courses more enthusiastically.

scholarly journals Quantifying Withdrawal of Consent, Loss to Follow-Up, Early Drug Discontinuation, and Censoring in Oncology Trials

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Brooke E. Wilson ◽  
Michelle B. Nadler ◽  
Alexandra Desnoyers ◽  
Eitan Amir
Keyword(s):  
Censored Data ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Drug Discontinuation ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Early Drug

Background: Censoring due to early drug discontinuation (EDD) or withdrawal of consent or loss to follow-up (WCLFU) can result in postrandomization bias. In oncology, censoring rules vary with no defined standards. In this study, we sought to describe the planned handling and transparency of censoring data in oncology trials supporting FDA approval and to compare EDD and WCLFU in experimental and control arms. Methods: We searched FDA archives to identify solid tumor drug approvals and their associated trials between 2015 and 2019, and extracted the planned handling and reporting of censored data. We compared the proportion of WCLFU and EDD between the experimental and control arms by using generalized estimating equations, and performed logistic regression to identify trial characteristics associated with WCLFU occurring more frequently in the control group. Results: Censoring rules were defined adequately in 48 (59%) of 81 included studies. Only 14 (17%) reported proportions of censored participants clearly. The proportion of WCLFU was higher in the control group than in the experimental group (mean, 3.9% vs 2.5%; β-coefficient, −2.2; 95% CI, −3.1 to −1.3; P<.001). EDD was numerically higher in the experimental arm in 61% of studies, but there was no statistically significant difference in the proportion of EDD between the experimental and control groups (mean, 21.6% vs 19.9%, respectively; β-coefficient, 0.27; 95% CI, −0.32 to 0.87; P=.37). The proportion of EDD due to adverse effects (AEs) was higher in the experimental group (mean, 13.2% vs 8.5%; β-coefficient, 1.5; 95% CI, 0.57–2.45; P=.002). WCLFU was higher in the control group in studies with an active control group (odds ratio [OR], 10.1; P<.001) and in open label studies (OR, 3.00; P=.08). Conclusions: There are significant differences in WCLFU and EDD for AEs between the experimental and control arms in oncology trials. This may introduce postrandomization bias. Trials should improve the reporting and handling of censored data so that clinicians and patients are fully informed regarding the expected benefits of a treatment.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of the Dealing with Homophobia Psycho-Education Program on Psychological Counselor Candidates

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Meryem Vural-Batık
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of the Dealing with Homophobia Psycho-Education Program on homophobia levels of psychological counselor candidates. This research was conducted with a mixed model and utilized quantitative and qualitative methods. 2 (experimental and control groups) x 3 (pre-test, post-test, follow-up) research design which is a type of quasi-experimental design was used and content analysis was applied to the data obtained via interviews. The study was conducted with a total of 24 psychological counselor candidates, 12 in the experimental group and, 12 in the control group. The Homophobia Scale was used to determine the homophobia levels of psychological counselor candidates. The Dealing with Homophobia Psycho-Education Program was developed by the researcher. In order to determine the effectiveness of the program, The Two-Way Analysis of Variance with Repeated Measures was used. As a result of the research, it was determined that the Dealing with Homophobia Psycho-Education Program is effective in decreasing the levels of homophobia of the psychological counselor candidates. Also, according to the participant&#39;s views, it was determined that the psycho-education program was effective in decreasing homophobia and caused changes in attitudes. The importance and necessity of using the program on psychological counselor education are discussed.

scholarly journals The Efficacy of an Intervention Program for Pain Intensity Reduction in Patients Undergoing Arterial Sheath Removal after Coronary Artery Angioplasty

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmail Heidaranlu ◽  
Naser Sedghi Goyaghaj ◽  
Ali Moradi ◽  
Abbas Ebadi
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Abdominal Muscles ◽  
Pseudoaneurysm Formation ◽  
Slow Breathing ◽  
Vasovagal Response ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Pain management after sheath removal is one of the most significant points in patient care. The use of a simple, practical, and combined method in this field is essential. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention program for pain intensity reduction in patients undergoing arterial sheath removal after coronary artery angioplasty. Methods: This semi-experimental study was conducted in 2020 on 90 eligible patients selected via the purpose-based method and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The intervention program for the experimental group included training to relax the abdominal muscles, deep and slow breathing, and precise pressure on the femoral pulse. Pain intensity was measured before, during, and several times after arterial sheath removal. The independent t, Fisher exact, and χ2 tests were used to analyze the data. Results: Women comprised 66.6% of the study participants, who had a mean age of 58.20±8.70 years. No significant differences were observed concerning pain intensity, bleeding, pseudoaneurysm formation, and hematoma between the 2 groups before the intervention (P=0.531). However, during the intervention and in the fifth and tenth minutes after the intervention, pain intensity was lower in the experimental group (P<0.050), whereas no such differences were observed regarding bleeding, pseudoaneurysm formation, and hematoma. Conclusions: Given the effectiveness of our intervention program in ameliorating pain intensity and vasovagal response after arterial sheath removal, we suggest that this program, along with prescription drugs, be used for the management of patients’ pain.

scholarly journals Expressive writing changes grief into meaning – a sequential explanatory design approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Setiawati Intan Savitri ◽  
Bagus Takwin ◽  
Amarina Ashar Ariyanto ◽  
Rachel T.A Aribowo
Keyword(s):  
Expressive Writing ◽  
Sequential Design ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Baseline Score ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Matching Technique ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of the present study was to describe the effect of expressive writing on the level of one’s grief through a sequential design (expressive writing experiments for 3 consecutive days for 15 minutes each days then an analysis of the participant’s writing contents was conducted). This study used a pre-post test matching technique experimental design follow up by content analysis. The total number of participants (both in the experimental and control groups) was 30 (M-age = 21.2; SD = 1.2), lost their parents more than six month. Randomized matching technique was use to divide participant into experimental (expressive writing) and control (non-expressive writing).The baseline score measured by the complicated grieving inventory of >25 (Prigereson, 1995). Results showed that the experimental group had a decreased level of grief relative to the control group, the texts showed an interested result to be further discussed.

scholarly journals One-year Follow-up Data on the Face-to-face Autonomy-Supportive Intervention Program for Physical Education Teachers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henri Tilga ◽  
Hanna Kalajas-Tilga ◽  
Vello Hein ◽  
Lennart Raudsepp ◽  
Andre Koka
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Control Group ◽  
One Year ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Supportive Intervention

In a recent manuscript published in International Journal of Sport Psychology, entitled “Effects of a brief one-day autonomy-supportive intervention on improving basic psychological needs, motivation, and behaviours of physical activity among middle-school students: A multidimensional approach”, we reported that a one-day eight-hour Autonomy-Supportive Intervention Program for Physical Education (ASIP-PE) was effective (Tilga et al., in press) in changing students’ perceptions of their physical education (PE) teachers’ cognitive and procedural autonomy support at a one-month follow-up, compared to control group students. After the intervention, a significant increase was also found in the experimental group students’ need satisfaction for autonomy and competence. Also, a significant decrease was found in experimental group students’ perceptions of their PE teachers’ intimidation and negative conditional regard, and in students’ need frustration for autonomy. This letter is to briefly convey additional data regarding the long-term benefits of ASIP-PE now that we have been able to conduct one-year follow-up analyses.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Effect of Anatolian Propolis on Covid-19 in Healthcare Professionals

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozlem Bilir ◽  
enes guler ◽  
Abdullah Osman Kocak ◽  
Ismail Atas
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Medicine Department ◽  
Prophylactic Use ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Emergency Medicine Department

Background: No prophylactic treatment is available for individuals at high risk of developing COVID-19. This study, which was conducted between December 25, 2020 and January 25, 2021, is one of the first clinical studies to evaluate the efficacy of Anatolian propolis supplement against COVID-19. The aim was to obtain evidence on the prophylactic use of Anatolian propolis in individuals at high risk of developing COVID-19. Methods: This volunteer-based study was conducted in two centers. Study involved 209 healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, medical secretaries) from Emergency Medicine Department of Medical Faculty of Ataturk University and Emergency Medicine Department of Rize Recep Tayyip Erdogan University. 209 participants meeting the study criteria were divided into two groups as experimental group and control group. The experimental group received 20 drops of BEE'O UP 30% Propolis Drops twice a day during a follow-up period of 1 month. The control group received no supplement but was followed up. Findings: The participants showing symptoms during the study and all the participants at the end the study were subjected to PCR testing. The evaluation of the results of PCR testing at the end of the study has shown that 14 participants from the control group and only 2 participants from the experimental group, who received Anatolian propolis supplement, were reported as positive cases. Interpretation: It has been found that a statistically significant protection was induced against COVID-19 infection in 98% of the experimental group, who received Anatolian propolis, compared to the control group.

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