Student Affairs Professionals' Self-report of Multicultural Competence: Understanding Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills

NASPA Journal ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanett Castellanos ◽  
Alberta M Gloria ◽  
Melissa M Mayorga ◽  
Christina Salas
Keyword(s):  
Student Affairs ◽  
Multicultural Competence ◽  
Student Affairs Professionals ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Multicultural Awareness ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Practical Implications

Pope and Reynolds’ (1997) theoretical model of multicultural competence for student affairs was empirically tested with 100 student affairs professionals. The domain subscales of awareness, knowledge, and skills revealed high internal consistency and intercorrelation. Males reported significantly higher multicultural awareness in their interactions with students than females. No differences by sociorace were revealed. Regression analyses indicated that knowledge predicted the majority of the variance (75%) of skills, while awareness accounted for a smaller portion (4%). Directions for future research and practical implications for increasing multicultural competence of student affairs professionals are discussed.

scholarly journals On a Continuum: Examining NCORE’s Influence in the Development of Multicultural Competence in Student Affairs Educators

JCSCORE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-35
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Plagman-Galvin ◽  
Ann M. Gansemer-Topf
Keyword(s):  
Student Affairs ◽  
Multicultural Competence ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Multicultural Awareness ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Graduate Preparation ◽  
Diverse Student ◽  
Diverse Student Population ◽  
Graduate Preparation Programs

Multiculturally competent student affairs educators are required to effectively meet the needs of today’s diverse student population. However, little is known about how educators acquire these skills. This study examined the multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills gained by student affairs educators through their participation in NCORE, an experiential conference exploring race and ethnicity. Results of the study have implications for graduate preparation programs and professional development opportunities for student affairs educators.

Development of the Pedestrian Anger Scale. A Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Herrero-Fernández ◽  
Mireia Oliva-Macías ◽  
Pamela Parada-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Incremental Validity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Road Accidents ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Practical Implications

AbstractAnger has been closely related to risky behavior, and this last has been related to road accidents. The current research aimed to develop and validate a self-report questionnaire to measure anger in pedestrians (n = 550, 40.73% male) of a wide age rage (14–65 years, M = 27.91, SD = 13.21). The Parallel Analysis showed that the 15 items of the Pedestrian Anger Scale fitted satisfactorily in a four-factor solution: Anger because of obstructions or slowdowns caused by other pedestrians (α = .79), Anger because of hostility from drivers (α = .64), Anger because of bad conditions of the infrastructure (α = .62), and Anger because of dangerous situations caused by vehicles (α = .71). The global scale had also a good internal consistency (α = .83). Further analyses suggested convergent, divergent and incremental validity by correlating the global score of the questionnaire with both risk and anger measures. Middle-aged people (19–30 years) scored higher in anger as pedestrians than eldest (> 45 years), η2 = .02, but no significant effect were obtained by gender. Practical implications from both clinical and road safety viewpoints are discussed, and both future research proposals and limitations of the current study are also commented.

scholarly journals Is the Relationship Between Marital Adjustment and Parenting Stress Mediated or Moderated by Parenting Alliance?

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Camisasca ◽  
Sarah Miragoli ◽  
Paola Di Blasio
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Marital Adjustment ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Parenting Alliance ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
Dyadic Satisfaction ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to explore the mediating and moderating effects of parenting alliance on the relationship between marital adjustment, as represented by the dimensions dyadic consensus, dyadic satisfaction, dyadic cohesion, and affectional expression, and maternal and paternal stress. Self-report data were gathered from 236 Italian families (236 mothers:M= 40.9;SD= 4.4 and 236 fathers:M= 42.9;SD= 4.8) of children aged 6–11 years (M= 8.6;SD= 1.7). A set of regression analyses were conducted to examine whether parenting alliance mediates or moderates the relationship between marital adjustment and parenting stress. Regression analyses were consistent with a model of coparenting as a mediator but not as a moderator of the relationship between marital adjustment and parenting stress. In the case of mothers, parenting alliance mediates the relationships between two dimensions of marital adjustment (dyadic consensus and dyadic cohesion) on parenting stress; in the case of fathers, parenting alliance serves as a mediator of the relationship between the marital adjustment (in terms of dyadic satisfaction) and parenting stress. Implications for future research and interventions are discussed.

Using self-report and skin conductance measures to evaluate theme park experiences

2020 ◽  
pp. 135676672096973
Author(s):  
Shanshi Li
Keyword(s):  
Skin Conductance ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Theme Park ◽  
Retrospective Evaluation ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data ◽  
Affective Intensity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

This study examines the impact of the key affective moments of a theme park experience on visitors’ post-trip evaluations measured immediately after their visits. One hundred and twenty-three participants visited a theme park while their real-time skin conductance and self-report data were collected. Results indicate that visitors’ pleasure levels (i.e. average, beginning, peak, and end) consistently correlate with satisfaction, which in turn, positively influences behavioural intention. In particular, visitors’ satisfaction levels are better aligned with the affective intensity at the end moment and the average emotion intensity of a theme park experience. Arousal, however, was not found to be a significant indicator of post-trip evaluation. The study extends literature on key moments and retrospective evaluation by illustrating how visitors rely on affective moments of a theme park experience to construct overall evaluations. The study concludes with practical implications and scope for future research.

scholarly journals The Abbreviated Psychopathy Measure (APM): Two Pilot Studies of a Brief Measure of Psychopathy Traits

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Semel
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Personality Variables ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Highly Correlated

Two studies were undertaken to examine preliminary construct validity of a newly developed, abbreviated measure of psychopathy.  The Abbreviated Psychopathy Measure (APM) is a 33-item inventory that is closely modeled on the Triarchic Psychopathy Measure (TriPM; Patrick, 2010), with a new and more parsimonious set of items.  Analyses in Study 1 ( = 126) found that the Boldness, Meanness, and Disinhibition scales of the APM had high internal consistency reliabilities and were highly correlated with their counterpart scales on the TriPM.  The APM Total score was very highly correlated with the TriPM Total score (r = .90).  Each of the APM scales was also significantly correlated with a measure of Antisocial Intent.  In Study 2 (N = 140), the APM was very highly correlated with the Total score of a 36-item version of the Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scales (LSRP; Levenson, Kiehl, & Fitzpatrick, 1995). Additionally, the APM scales were associated differentially with normal range personality variables associated with psychopathy (e.g., Boldness was robustly associated with Extraversion, Meanness was highly and inversely associated with Agreeableness, Disinhibition was robustly and negatively associated with Conscientiousness).  The APM appeared to differ most significantly from the TriPM in that APM Boldness was moderately correlated with Meanness and Disinhibition.  APM Boldness may capture a more maladaptive quality of boldness relative to TriPM Boldness through a greater emphasis on low harm avoidance or fearlessness in comparison to TriPM Boldness.  The APM is potentially a promising brief measure of psychopathy; however, further study is needed to determine whether the moderately inter-correlated APM scales can distinguish among conceptually relevant constructs.  Directions for future research are discussed.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Multicultural Counseling Ethics and Assessment Training

1997 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 15-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Byington ◽  
Jerry Fischer ◽  
Louisa Walker ◽  
Ellen Freedman
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Multicultural Counseling ◽  
Multicultural Training ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Multicultural Awareness ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Brief Training ◽  
Post Test ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Moderate Relationship

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program designed to enhance the multicultural competence of practicing rehabilitation counselors in the areas of ethical and assessment issues. To assess these areas, the Multicultural Counseling Ethics and Assessment Competency Scale (MCEACS) was developed as a part of the study. The MCEACS in its final form was a 17-item scale that demonstrated high internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of .92. Furthermore, it demonstrated a moderate relationship with the Multicultural Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills Survey (MAKSS) and was sensitive to counselor change as a pre- and post-test measure. Results of the evaluation of the multicultural training program indicated consistent positive changes from pre- to post-tests. It is evident that even a brief training can have a measurable effect on rehabilitation counselors' multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills.

Cultural Links to Adolescent Weapon Carrying and Weapon Use

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-135
Author(s):  
Lacey N. Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Regression Models ◽  
Age Of Onset ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Weapon Carrying ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Ordered Logistic Regression ◽  
Contextual Determinants ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Cross National

Although existing cross-cultural studies of adolescence have focused on topics including fighting, bullying, and gangs, little cross-national research has centered on weapon carrying. However, weapon carrying among youth has been identified as a worldwide concern, with significant variation by nation and region. This variation is not well understood. This article investigates the nation-level cultural and contextual determinants of adolescent weapon carrying, specifically focusing on human development, governmental corruption, and a nation’s orientation toward violence. Data are drawn from 27 countries in the International Self-Report Delinquency Study, Wave Two. Analyses use multilevel logistic and ordered logistic regression models to assess associations with weapon carrying frequency, likelihood of carrying a weapon with friends, and age of weapon carrying onset. Results show that residing in a nation with less corruption is associated with a decrease in weapon carrying frequency, a later age of onset, and a lower likelihood of carrying a weapon with friends. Mixed results were found for interactions with a nation’s orientation toward violence. Possible explanations for these results, practical implications, and directions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Experiences of African Students in Predominantly White Institutions: A Literature Overview

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davis Inyama ◽  
Allison Williams ◽  
Kay McCauley
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Affairs ◽  
Predominantly White ◽  
Student Affairs Professionals ◽  
Predominantly White Institutions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
African Students ◽  
White Institutions ◽  
African Health ◽  
Health Sciences Students

The objective of this paper is to examine research conducted on the experiences of African health sciences students in predominantly white higher education institutions/environments. The main elements of cross-cultural adaptation models were adopted to discuss the amalgamated themes under the auspices of adjustment, integration, and conditioning. The overview revealed that African students encounter unique experiences, with isolation and “feeling different” being commonly mentioned. Recommendations for future research are presented, including programmatic implications for higher education and student affairs professionals.

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