Current Advances and Future Directions in Behavior Assessment

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Chris Riley-Tillman ◽  
Austin H. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Educational Research ◽  
Student Behavior ◽  
Progress Monitoring ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Behavior Assessment ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Current State

Multi-tiered problem-solving models that focus on promoting positive outcomes for student behavior continue to be emphasized within educational research. Although substantial work has been conducted to support systems-level implementation and intervention for behavior, concomitant advances in behavior assessment have been limited. This is despite the central role that data derived from behavior assessment methods must play in making defensible multi-tiered decisions such as those for screening and progress monitoring. In this commentary, the role of assessment in the evidence-based practice movement is described, alongside necessary features of behavior assessment methods utilized in multi-tiered systems. The relevance of these features to articles in this special issue is described. Finally, observations and suggestions for future directions regarding the current state of behavior assessment in educational research are offered.

Policing and Political Violence

2021 ◽  
pp. 002200272110130
Author(s):  
Kristine Eck ◽  
Courtenay R. Conrad ◽  
Charles Crabtree
Keyword(s):  
Political Violence ◽  
The State ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Conflict Studies ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Conflict Processes ◽  
State Security ◽  
New Research ◽  
Conflict Research

The police are often key actors in conflict processes, yet there is little research on their role in the production of political violence. Previous research provides us with a limited understanding of the part the police play in preventing or mitigating the onset or escalation of conflict, in patterns of repression and resistance during conflict, and in the durability of peace after conflicts are resolved. By unpacking the role of state security actors and asking how the state assigns tasks among them—as well as the consequences of these decisions—we generate new research paths for scholars of conflict and policing. We review existing research in the field, highlighting recent findings, including those from the articles in this special issue. We conclude by arguing that the fields of policing and conflict research have much to gain from each other and by discussing future directions for policing research in conflict studies.

scholarly journals Transformative Educational Research: Fleshing Out the Concepts

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Bal Chandra Luitel ◽  
Shree Krishna Wagley
Keyword(s):  
Educational Research ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Multidimensional Approach ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Transformative Research ◽  
Emerging Leaders ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Knowledge Practice ◽  
The Given

In reference to this special issue, the idea of transformative educational research (TER) brings into light the integrated meanings on ‘the what’, ‘the why’, ‘the how’, ‘the who’, and ‘what next’ of transformative research approach in education, bringing together the ideas shared in the conference, and existing theoretical referents in this area of knowledge/practice. This concept note, thus, primarily seeks to define transformative research approach in education, taking into consideration what an associated research and practitioner agenda might look like. So as to achieve this purpose, this paper frames TRE practices so far, and creates space to think on future directions for education, and educational research through different sub-headings: (1) TER as multidimensional approach, (2) TER as a response to paradigm shift, (3) TRE as arts-based multi-paradigmatic space, (4) TER for emerging leaders at various spheres of life-world, and (5) TER as imagining the world beyond the given.

scholarly journals The role of career shocks in contemporary career development: key challenges and ways forward

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 453-466
Author(s):  
Jos Akkermans ◽  
Ricardo Rodrigues ◽  
Stefan T. Mol ◽  
Scott E. Seibert ◽  
Svetlana N. Khapova
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Current State ◽  
Conceptual Clarity ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThis article aims to introduce the special issue entitled “the role of career shocks in contemporary career development,” synthesize key contributions and formulate a future research agenda.Design/methodology/approachThe authors provide an introduction of the current state-of-the-art in career shocks research, offer an overview of the key lessons learned from the special issue and present several important avenues for future research.FindingsThe authors discuss how the special issue articles contribute to a better understanding of career shocks' role in contemporary career development, focusing on (1) conceptual clarity of the notion of career shocks, (2) career outcomes of career shocks, (3) mechanisms that can explain the impact of career shocks and (4) interdisciplinary connectivity.Originality/valueThis article offers a synthesis of the critical contributions made within this special issue, thereby formulating key ways to bring the field of career shocks research forward. It also provides new avenues for research.

Behavior Assessment

2019 ◽  
pp. 50-70
Author(s):  
Sarah J. Wright ◽  
Kate A. Helbig ◽  
Stefanie R. Schrieber ◽  
James R. Derieux ◽  
Evan H. Dart
Keyword(s):  
Student Behavior ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Progress Monitoring ◽  
Behavioral Assessment ◽  
Discipline Referrals ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Behavior Assessment ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Office Discipline Referrals ◽  
Direct Behavior Ratings

Behavior assessment describes the process of quantifying an operant dimension of student behavior, such that decisions can be made about the need for or effect of interventions. Assessment of behavior is essential to the successful implementation of intervention strategies, with failure of interventions often being attributed to lack of adequate assessment. The chapter describes the four primary purposes of behavioral assessment: universal screening, pre-intervention assessment, progress monitoring, and summative assessment. Next, the chapter describes various methods for assessment of behavior that may be utilized in school settings. Information is provided regarding direct behavior assessment and systematic direct observation, as well as systems for collecting such data on individual students and groups of students. Indirect behavior assessment through interviews, rating scales, office discipline referrals, and direct behavior ratings are also discussed. Finally, issues related to applied use of the described assessment tools are described.

scholarly journals Promoting Autonomy to Reduce Employee Deviance: The Mediating Role of Identified Motivation

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julien S. Bureau ◽  
Geneviève A. Mageau ◽  
Alexandre J. S. Morin ◽  
Marylène Gagné ◽  
Jacques Forest ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Organizational Environment ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Organizational Deviance ◽  
Profound Impact ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Managerial Training ◽  
Employee Deviance

The organizational environment is purported to have a profound impact on how employees behave at work. In particular, the extent to which the work environment can foster autonomy in employees has been shown to predict several positive outcomes for employees and organizations. This research explores the associations between employees’ experiences of autonomy at work and organizational deviance. We also investigate the mechanisms underlying this association and the possible role of identified motivation as a mediator of this relation. Three studies conducted in a variety of settings, countries, populations and assessment methods showed that employees who experience more autonomy at work tend to engage in lower levels of organizational deviance. Two studies also showed that this relation was mediated by identified motivation. Thus, employees’ experiences of autonomy at work seemed to foster higher levels of identified motivation towards work, which in turn predicted lower levels of organizational deviance. The present results may help guide managerial training and promote organizational cultures that are respectful of employee autonomy, potentially reducing the costs associated with organizational deviance.

scholarly journals Recovery in occupational health psychology and human resource management research: An Interview with Prof. Sabine Sonnentag and Prof. Ute Stephan

2021 ◽  
pp. 239700222110045
Author(s):  
Sabine Sonnentag ◽  
Ute Stephan ◽  
Johannes Wendsche ◽  
Jessica de Bloom ◽  
Christine Syrek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Psychology ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Management Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Occupational Health Psychology ◽  
Current State ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Recovery Management

While academic research on recovery was rather segregated between occupational health psychology and management research at the beginning of the 20s century and streams of research developed independently, recent developments hint at a closing divide and better integration of recovery research across disciplines. This for example becomes evident in publications of researchers across the traditional outlets within both fields, as well as increasing close collaborations of researchers firmly rooted in one of the fields. In preparation of this special issue, the editors were interested in whether this development represents a convergence or even a true merging of research in these different disciplines. We therefore interviewed Prof. Sabine Sonnentag as expert from occupational health psychology research and Prof. Ute Stephan with expertise in management research. Both are excellent and world-famous researchers in their disciplines. We discussed the current state, the advances during the last years, and the future directions of recovery research in their respective fields. We also talked about their perspectives on integrative topics and about specific issues in both domains that might stimulate a new recovery management research agenda.

scholarly journals Why does task conflict influence team creativity?

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-58
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kamran Khan ◽  
Maria Shafi ◽  
Shakeel Khan ◽  
Waseem Khan
Keyword(s):  
Task Conflict ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Team Creativity ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Sample Data ◽  
Minority Dissent ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Although task conflict is usually seen to be beneficial to team creativity, the relationship is still unclear because of the mixed results. This research investigated why task conflicts resulted in some positive outcomes in terms of team creativity. Drawing on minority dissent theory, this study examined the conflict-creativity relationship by focusing on the mediating role of team reflexivity. We collected the sample data from 338 employees and 67 supervisors (67 teams) across three different sectors (banking, pharmaceuticals, and insurance) in Pakistan to support our hypotheses. We used bootstrapping analysis and the Sobel test to check for the mediation analysis. The results indicated that task conflict increases team reflexivity, team reflexivity facilitated team creativity, and thus, task conflict positively influenced team creativity via team reflexivity. The theoretical and practical implications of this study plus future directions are further discussed.    

Preface The 30th Year Special issue of the Journal of Supercritical Fluids- Perspectives and Opinions on Current State and Future Directions

2018 ◽  
Vol 134 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erdogan Kiran ◽  
Gerd Brunner ◽  
Richard L. Smith ◽  
Maria José Alonso Cocero ◽  
Angela Welch
Keyword(s):  
Supercritical Fluids ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Current State
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