Confidence and choral configuration: The affective impact of situational and acoustic factors in amateur choirs

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 628-644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Bonshor
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Choral Ensembles ◽  
Verbal Data ◽  
Performance Ability ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Affective Impact

This article reports a qualitative study investigating the factors affecting confidence levels amongst adult amateur choral singers. Three focus groups (involving a total of 18 participants) and 16 individual interviews were carried out with experienced choral singers, and over 40 hours of recorded verbal data were collected. The research aims were to explore the lived experience of choral singers; to examine the main influences on choral singers’ perceptions of their voices and performance ability; to identify factors affecting their confidence as choral singers; to extrapolate confidence-building strategies for amateur choral singers. One of the major emergent themes was choir configuration, which encompassed the spacing between singers, the layout of the choir, the position of the individual singer within the choir, and the position of the choir within the venue. All of these elements reportedly had effects upon the confidence of choral singers during rehearsal and performance. These findings have practical implications for leaders of amateur choral ensembles, as choir configuration may be used as one of the tools for building collective and individual choral confidence.

scholarly journals Collaborative learning and choral confidence: the role of peer interactions in building confident amateur choirs

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-56
Author(s):  
Michael Bonshor
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Peer Interactions ◽  
Peer Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
And Performance

This article describes some of the collaborative processes that take place within adult amateur choirs, and demonstrates some associations between group dynamics, peer learning and the development of choral confidence. Three focus groups and 16 individual interviews provided 40 hours of verbal data. The research aims were: to explore the lived experience of amateur choral singers in relation to their confidence levels; to identify some of the factors affecting singers’ confidence in their vocal skills and choral performance ability; to use the data to extrapolate strategies designed for managing confidence issues amongst amateur choral singers. Data was collected during semi-structured interviews and focus groups with amateur singers. The superordinate themes, which emerged from the data, included collaboration and teamwork, reciprocal peer learning, and the contribution of unofficial team leaders to effective learning and performance. All of these factors were reported as increasing individual and collective confidence levels. The findings highlight the role of peer interactions and social learning in developing the confidence of choral singers, and suggest ways in which conductors might optimize these interactions to build confidence during choir rehearsals and performances.

Emotions, Perceived Qualities, and Performance of Rugby Players

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina D’Urso ◽  
Andreina Petrosso ◽  
Claudio Robazza
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Performance Profiling ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Predicting Performance ◽  
Optimal Functioning ◽  
Emotion Model ◽  
External Events ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Rugby Players

This study was mainly designed to contrast the Individual Zones of Optimal Functioning (IZOF) emotion model and the performance profiling approach in predicting performance of rugby players based on normative, individualized, situational, and relatively stable characteristics. Pregame assessments were accomplished in 33 male Italian rugby players of a top-level team over a whole championship, and individual interviews were conducted at the end of the season. Performance differentiation and discrimination between athletes were reached on relatively stable qualities (i.e., constructs), according to predictions within the performance profile framework. Study findings also revealed that emotions modify widely during the game because of external events (e.g., behaviors of teammates or opponents) or individual behaviors (e.g., individual faults). In conclusion, findings add support to the contention that extending the IZOF model to other physical or performance related components would require situational rather than relatively stable qualities. On the other hand, the concept of zones extended to constructs seems beneficial for practical purposes.

scholarly journals La satisfacción del empleado en organizaciones de servicios públicos federales: Caso de estudio CFE en Nuevo León

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Patricio Galindo Mora ◽  
Abel Partida Puente ◽  
Mónica Blanco Jiménez ◽  
Miguel Ángel Palomo González
Keyword(s):  
Employee Satisfaction ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Service Agency ◽  
Nuevo Leon ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Nuevo León ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Individual

Keywords: employee atisfaction, public organization, Nuevo León, workAbstract. In the literature, studies on Employee Satisfaction at Work focus mainly on the motivations and attitudes of the individual in relation to the design of the workplace , the environment team and the adequacy of Employee Rank (or vice versa ) . It is conceivable that the factors affecting the Employee Satisfaction at Work will differ depending on the type of organization and the conditions of their current organizational model. The purpose of this study is to identify whether the level of satisfaction of employees of a Federal Public Service Agency , changes according to gender (male or female) , their occupation ( or field office ) or geographical area found in the state of Nuevo León. Statistical Model for Process Management is used in organizations focused on improving Employee Satisfaction at Work factors as knowledge of Enterprise, Training Plan Life and Career, Leadership Services, Salaries, and Performance Evaluation. The main results show that the level of satisfaction of employees working on a federal agency in Nuevo Leon public services has improved , which is equal between men and women and between field and office staff , just change statistically areas where are laboring.Palabras clave: satisfacción del empeado, servicios públicos, trabajo, Nuevo LeónResumen. En la literatura consultada, los estudios sobre Satisfacción del Empleado en el Trabajo se centran principalmente en las motivaciones y actitudes del individuo, con relación al diseño del puesto de trabajo, del ambiente del equipo de trabajo y la adecuación del Puesto al Empleado (o viceversa). Es coherente pensar que los factores que afectan la Satisfacción del Empleado en el Trabajo van a diferir dependiendo del tipo de organización y de las condiciones de su modelo organizacional vigente. El propósito de este estudio es identificar si el nivel de satisfacción de los empleados de un Organismo de Servicios Públicos Federal, cambia según el género (femenino o masculino), la actividad que realizan (de campo o de oficina) o la zona geográfica en la que se encuentran en el estado de Nuevo León. Se utiliza un Modelo estadístico para los Proceso de Gestión en las Organizaciones de Servicios enfocados a mejorar la Satisfacción del Empleado en el Trabajo con los factores como Conocimiento de la Empresa, la Capacitación, el Plan de Vida y Carrera, el Liderazgo, los Salarios, y la Evaluación del Desempeño. Como resultados principales se observa que el nivel de satisfacción de los empleados que trabajan en un organismo de servicios públicos federales en Nuevo León ha mejorado, que es igual entre hombres y mujeres y entre personal de campo y oficina, solo cambia estadísticamente según las zonas donde se encuentren laborando.

Designing the Conceptual Flow Model from Csikszentmihalyi to Gurdjieff: The Mystic Revelations

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soma Panja
Keyword(s):  
Flow Model ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Interaction Point ◽  
Basic Premise ◽  
Energy Field ◽  
Performance Ability ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Spiritual Work ◽  
The Universe

Flow as propounded by Csikszentmihalyi is an extraordinary phenomenon helping people maintaining all-encompassing performance ability often triggers curiosity of whether that particular phenomenon can be replicated time and again amongst all the humans. Well, the answer can be both a YES and a NO. In order to explore the phenomenon, we will explore the principles or laws of the universe and its functioning as propounded by Gurdjieff and draw assertions from the exploration to design applicable understanding in the nature of flow. The understanding of Gurdjieff was based on his search for the truth and the mysteries present within the mystic schools in the East. Much of the spiritual work is based on this basic premise that life propagates itself and the understanding of this phenomenon is self-evident to be propounded in the basic dogmatic revelations of the individual agenda. The fundamental truth about the expectation and reality dilemma about the performance scenario based on the interaction point of view with human and its capacities along with the environmental stimuli often brings around certain understanding about the capacities and performance ability in a certain environmental setup. This particular transcending phenomena and immersion and evolving in the process of working and making extraordinary revolutions in all the spheres of life has been a constant curious case to be solved and debated with the help of yoga, Zen, science, religion, mysticism, and occult culminating from various forms of old age and new age philosophical dimensions engulfed into the spiritual underpinnings. Transcending above one's own physical boundaries to take into to the cosmic vibrations and inculcate the energy field within one's own boundaries helping them to perform and replicate things in finest creativity levels often motivates to explore these phenomena into further details.

scholarly journals Effect of Some Factors on Performance Value Assessment of Stallions During Performance Tests

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 1175-1184
Author(s):  
Sławomir Pietrzak ◽  
Tomasz Próchniak ◽  
Katarzyna Kozak-Jurek ◽  
Angelika Zapała
Keyword(s):  
Performance Test ◽  
The Body ◽  
Breeding Value ◽  
Statistical Characteristics ◽  
Value Assessment ◽  
Training Centre ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Average Value ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Breeding value of sport horses in Poland is estimated on the basis of, among others, results of the 100-day performance test of young stallions in the training centres. However recently, a drastic decrease has been reported in the number of stallions undergoing this way of assessment in Poland with an increase in foreign breeds in equestrian competitions. The objective of the study was to determine variability level of stallion traits evaluated in the training centres and to identify factors affecting stallion performance value assessment during the stationary performance test. The study included 503 stallions subjected to the 100-day training followed by the performance test in the years 2004-2013 at the training centres. There were computed statistical characteristics of 16 performance traits which were scored by the trainer of the training centre, judging commission and test riders. Influence of identified factors on each evaluation was established using the GLM procedure. The rank correlations served to estimate phenotypic interdependencies between the scores and performance value indices. It was stated that the studied group of stallions showed low variation within the body basic measurements and the conformation correctness evaluated on the 100-point scale was also found within an average value (78.86 pts), quite close to minimum value for young stallions in Poland (78 pts). The highest variation was observed for the scores given by the test riders and the main factor differentiating the performance value of horses was their origin-breed group. The horses of the German breeds (HANN, OLDBG, HOLST) earned the highest scores, while Wielkopolska horses got the lowest scores for performance test. Insufficient consistency between the individual evaluation made by the trainer of training centre and the judging commission may imply completely different period of assessment (trainer - 100 days, judging commission - 2 days) or unsatisfactory competencies of examiners.

Hygienic assessment of learning environment conditions (by the example of higher educational institutions of the city of Ufa)

2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-411
Author(s):  
Elena Ju. Gorbatkova
Keyword(s):  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Republic Of Bashkortostan ◽  
Average Relative Humidity ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
The Republic ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The City

Introduction. The important factors affecting health and performance of young people are the conditions of education, in particular, a comfortable microclimate in the classrooms of higher educational institutions. Materials and methods. In view of the urgency of this problem, an analysis was made of the microclimate parameters of educational organizations of different profiles (Ufa city, the Republic of Bashkortostan). 294 classrooms were studied in 22 buildings of 4 leading universities in Ufa. A total of 3,822 measurements were taken to determine the parameters of the microclimate. The analysis of ionizing radiation in the aerial environment of classrooms. There was performed determination of radon and its affiliated products content. In order to assess the conditions and lifestyle of students of 4 higher educational institutions of the city of Ufa, we conducted an anonymous survey of 1,820 students of I and IV years of education. Results. The average temperature in the classrooms of all universities studied was 23.9±0.09 C. The average relative humidity in all classrooms was 34.2 ± 0.42%. Analysis of ionizing radiation (radon and its daughter products decay) in the aerial environment of the classrooms and sports halls located in the basement determined that the average annual equivalent equilibrium volumetric activity of the radon daughter products (EROA ± Δ222Rn) ranged from 28 ± 14 to 69 ± 34.5 meter, which meets the requirements established by SanPiN. Conclusion. The hygienic assessment of the microclimate parameters of educational institutions of various profile revealed a number of deviations from the regulated norms. The results indicate the need to control the parameters of the microclimate, both from the administration of universities, and from the professors. According to the results of the study, recommendations were prepared for the management of higher educational institutions in Ufa.

Drowning in negativism, self-hate, doubt, madness: Linguistic insights into Sylvia Plath’s experience of depression

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zsófia Demjén
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Medical Humanities ◽  
Sylvia Plath ◽  
Individual Experience ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The World ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Linguistic Methods ◽  
Linguistic Approach

This paper demonstrates how a range of linguistic methods can be harnessed in pursuit of a deeper understanding of the ‘lived experience’ of psychological disorders. It argues that such methods should be applied more in medical contexts, especially in medical humanities. Key extracts from The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath are examined, as a case study of the experience of depression. Combinations of qualitative and quantitative linguistic methods, and inter- and intra-textual comparisons are used to consider distinctive patterns in the use of metaphor, personal pronouns and (the semantics of) verbs, as well as other relevant aspects of language. Qualitative techniques provide in-depth insights, while quantitative corpus methods make the analyses more robust and ensure the breadth necessary to gain insights into the individual experience. Depression emerges as a highly complex and sometimes potentially contradictory experience for Plath, involving both a sense of apathy and inner turmoil. It involves a sense of a split self, trapped in a state that one cannot overcome, and intense self-focus, a turning in on oneself and a view of the world that is both more negative and more polarized than the norm. It is argued that a linguistic approach is useful beyond this specific case.

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