scholarly journals The state-of-the art in gelotophobia research: A review and some theoretical extensions

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Willibald Ruch ◽  
Jennifer Hofmann ◽  
Tracey Platt ◽  
René Proyer
Keyword(s):  
State Of The Art ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Life Trajectories ◽  
Humor Theory ◽  
Shame Proneness ◽  
Theory Research

AbstractResearch on gelotophobia (the fear of being laughed at) has come a long way since the first empirical studies published in 2008. Based on a review of the findings on gelotophobia, its structure, causes and consequences, updates to the model are introduced emphasizing the context of the fear and its dynamic nature. More precisely, external and internal factors are seen to moderate the effects of initial events on gelotophobia, and a spiral nature in the development of the fear is assumed. It is highlighted that gelotophobia needs to be studied in the context of related variables (such as timidity, shame-proneness and social anxiety), and research should focus on the time span in which this fear is most prevalent. The relevance of gelotophobia for humor theory, research and practice is highlighted and new areas of research are introduced. Among the latter the role of gelotophobia at work and in relation to life trajectories is discussed.

scholarly journals Students' engagement in school and family variables: A literature review

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feliciano Henriques VEIGA ◽  
Viorel ROBU ◽  
Joseph CONBOY ◽  
Adriana ORTIZ ◽  
Carolina CARVALHO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parental Support ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
School Variables ◽  
Family Contexts ◽  
Perceived Parental Support ◽  
Family Variables ◽  
A Current

"Students' engagement in school" is regarded in the literature as a current and valued construct despite the lack of empirical studies on its relationship with specific family variables. The present research aimed to survey studies on the correlation between students' engagement in school and family contexts, specifically in terms of the following variables: perceived parental support, socioeconomic and sociocultural levels, perceived rights, and parental educational styles. In order to describe the state of the art of student's "engagement in school" and "family variables", a narrative review was conducted. The studies reviewed highlight the role of family as a context with significance in student's engagement in school. However, further research is needed to deepen the knowledge of this topic considering potential mediator variables, either personal or school variables. It was also found the need for a psychosocial intervention aimed at providing support for the students coming from adverse family contexts who exhibit low level of engagement associated with poor academic achievement and a higher probability of dropping out.

Creativity, Digitality, and Teacher Professional Development

2015 ◽  
pp. 691-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Punya Mishra ◽  
Danah Henriksen ◽  
Rohit Mehta
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Transformational Teaching ◽  
Meta Level ◽  
Big Picture ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Theory Research ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Education Courses

This article describes the development of a trans-disciplinary framework for creative teaching using technology. In recent years, the authors of this paper (and collaborators) have sought to better understand the role of creativity in educational technology. Our approach seeks to inform theory, research, and practice. In this piece we step back to provide a big-picture view of the process of developing a theoretical framework for creative, transformational teaching with digital technology. We describe the development of our ideas over time, through research projects focused on highly creative teachers and their practices. We describe how we have applied these ideas in teacher education courses devoted to creativity and technology, and developed rubrics for evaluating creative products. At a meta-level we aim to provide a rich example of the reciprocal nature of theory, research, and practice in educational technology. Through this we hope to provide one example of how such a theory/research/practice development process works, with the goal of informing future work of this type.

Visions and Directions

2007 ◽  
pp. 297-312
Author(s):  
Meliha Handzic
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Complete Picture ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The book starts with an introduction to theoretical foundations of knowledge management concepts, proceeds with a series of empirical studies on the role of technology in knowledge management, followed by studies of socially orientated knowledge management solutions. The book ends with the discussion of major issues and challenges for knowledge management research and practice. With its integrated and systematic approach, the book makes a small but important step in helping individuals and organisations to get an objective and complete picture of the role of social and technical initiatives in knowledge management based on formal and sound empirical research. More importantly, the book shows that the impact of various initiatives is highly contingent upon the context in which the knowledge is generated, transferred, and used. This may help managers to choose more suitable solutions to turn their intangible assets into tangible outcomes.

Incentives and Rewards

2007 ◽  
pp. 233-244
Author(s):  
Meliha Handzic
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Complete Picture ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The book starts with an introduction to theoretical foundations of knowledge management concepts, proceeds with a series of empirical studies on the role of technology in knowledge management, followed by studies of socially orientated knowledge management solutions. The book ends with the discussion of major issues and challenges for knowledge management research and practice. With its integrated and systematic approach, the book makes a small but important step in helping individuals and organisations to get an objective and complete picture of the role of social and technical initiatives in knowledge management based on formal and sound empirical research. More importantly, the book shows that the impact of various initiatives is highly contingent upon the context in which the knowledge is generated, transferred, and used. This may help managers to choose more suitable solutions to turn their intangible assets into tangible outcomes.

Mode of Socialisation

2007 ◽  
pp. 208-220
Author(s):  
Meliha Handzic
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Complete Picture ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The book starts with an introduction to theoretical foundations of knowledge management concepts, proceeds with a series of empirical studies on the role of technology in knowledge management, followed by studies of socially orientated knowledge management solutions. The book ends with the discussion of major issues and challenges for knowledge management research and practice. With its integrated and systematic approach, the book makes a small but important step in helping individuals and organisations to get an objective and complete picture of the role of social and technical initiatives in knowledge management based on formal and sound empirical research. More importantly, the book shows that the impact of various initiatives is highly contingent upon the context in which the knowledge is generated, transferred, and used. This may help managers to choose more suitable solutions to turn their intangible assets into tangible outcomes.

E-Learning Portal

2007 ◽  
pp. 107-118
Author(s):  
Meliha Handzic
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Complete Picture ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The book starts with an introduction to theoretical foundations of knowledge management concepts, proceeds with a series of empirical studies on the role of technology in knowledge management, followed by studies of socially orientated knowledge management solutions. The book ends with the discussion of major issues and challenges for knowledge management research and practice. With its integrated and systematic approach, the book makes a small but important step in helping individuals and organisations to get an objective and complete picture of the role of social and technical initiatives in knowledge management based on formal and sound empirical research. More importantly, the book shows that the impact of various initiatives is highly contingent upon the context in which the knowledge is generated, transferred, and used. This may help managers to choose more suitable solutions to turn their intangible assets into tangible outcomes.

Electronic Brainstorming

2007 ◽  
pp. 47-57
Author(s):  
Meliha Handzic
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Complete Picture ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The book starts with an introduction to theoretical foundations of knowledge management concepts, proceeds with a series of empirical studies on the role of technology in knowledge management, followed by studies of socially orientated knowledge management solutions. The book ends with the discussion of major issues and challenges for knowledge management research and practice. With its integrated and systematic approach, the book makes a small but important step in helping individuals and organisations to get an objective and complete picture of the role of social and technical initiatives in knowledge management based on formal and sound empirical research. More importantly, the book shows that the impact of various initiatives is highly contingent upon the context in which the knowledge is generated, transferred, and used. This may help managers to choose more suitable solutions to turn their intangible assets into tangible outcomes.

Explanatory Power and Nursing Theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-233
Author(s):  
Pamela G. Reed
Keyword(s):  
Essential Role ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Nursing Theory ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Nursing Science ◽  
Health Movement ◽  
Theory Research ◽  
Precision Health

A theme of this article is the theory-research link and its essential role in advancing nursing science and practice. Concern is expressed over the current status of nursing theory relative to the advances in research and practice. Soon-to-be and current theoreticians and scientists are encouraged to champion not just nursing theory proper but scientific nursing theories that have explanatory power. The role of the precision health movement in facilitating development of scientific theory is explored.

scholarly journals Epistemology and social work: Integrating theory, research and practice through philosophical pragmatism

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 33-67
Author(s):  
Steve J Hothersall
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Theoretical Paper ◽  
Context Dependent ◽  
Philosophical Pragmatism ◽  
Theory Research

Debates regarding theory and practice in social work have often avoided detailed discussion regarding the nature of knowledge itself and the various ways this can be created. As a result, positivistic conceptions of knowledge are still assumed by many to be axiomatic, such that context-dependent and practitioner-oriented approaches to knowledge creation and use are assumed to lack epistemological rigor and credibility. By drawing on epistemology, this theoretical paper outlines the case for a renewed approach to knowledge definition, creation and use within social work by reference to pragmatism. Pragmatism has the potential to act as an organizing theoretical framework, taking account of the role of both ontology and epistemology, acting as a functional methodology for the further enhancement of practice-based knowledge.

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