The Relationship between Scientific Problem Finding Ability and Experimental Design Ability in Elementary Gifted Children and Ordinary Children

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of reward structure on the customer's value perception of the program, loyalty to the program and loyalty to the firm.Design/methodology/approachA 2 (type of reward) x 2 (timing of redemption) between subjects experimental design was conducted. In addition, the indirect effect of the customer's value perception of the program on loyalty to the firm via loyalty to the program is tested with Hayes and Preacher's mediation procedure.FindingsStudy results indicated that type of reward has a positive impact on the perceived value of a loyalty program. Program loyalty mediates the relationship between the perceived value of the loyalty program and customer loyalty, as well as the relationship between type of reward and customer loyalty.Originality/valueThe findings of this study demonstrate the importance of the type and timing of loyalty program rewards on customer perceptions of the value of the loyalty program. In addition, this study is a step forward in providing a deep understanding of the impact of such perceptions on loyalty. These findings fill a number of research gaps and provide tangible guidance for practitioners.

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An Investigation of Tactile and Visual Stimuli in the Roadway Environment

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.1998.87.2.387 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 87 (2) ◽

pp. 387-394 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Max A. Dixon ◽

Julie A. Jacko

Keyword(s):

Experimental Design ◽

Visual Stimuli ◽

International University ◽

Florida International University ◽

Pedestrian Crossing ◽

The Relationship ◽

Speed Humps

208 motorists were observed at Florida International University, in Miami, Florida as part of a study of the influence of speed humps on motorists' behavior at pedestrian crossings. It was hypothesized that the presence of a speed hump will affect motorists' behavior by compelling them either to yield or stop at a pedestrian crossing to enable a pedestrian to cross safely. A between-subjects experimental design was employed to measure motorists' reactions. Analysis indicated that the relationship is strong between drivers' behavior and the presence or absence of this roadway stimulus. There was also evidence that female drivers may take more precautionary actions than male drivers. This information is useful for roadway designers and traffic psychologists.

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Mood State Response to Massage and Subsequent Exercise Performance

The Sport Psychologist ◽

10.1123/tsp.19.3.234 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 234-250 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Dominic Micklewright ◽

Murray Griffin ◽

Valerie Gladwell ◽

Ralph Beneke

Keyword(s):

Experimental Design ◽

Exercise Performance ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Mood State ◽

Mood Disturbance ◽

Anaerobic Performance ◽

State Response ◽

Before And After ◽

Within Subjects ◽

The Relationship

A within subjects experimental design (N = 16) was used where participants performed a 30-s Wingate anaerobic cycling test (WAnT) after 30-min rest and after 30-min back massage. Mood State was measured before and after each intervention and after the WAnTs. No significant change in mood was detected following rest or massage. However, WAnT performance was better following massage compared to rest. Mood disturbance increased following the WAnT in both the rest and massage conditions. The results suggest that preperformance massage had no effect on mood state yet seemed to facilitate enhanced WAnT performance. The relationship between massage and anaerobic performance remains unclear, however is almost certainly mediated by preperformance psychological factors other than mood state.

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