scholarly journals The role of normative crises in the dynamics of the value-semantic sphere at midlife stage

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Alina Vladimirovna Lavrishcheva
Keyword(s):  
Professional Growth ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Measured Quantity ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Experience ◽  
Midlife Crisis ◽  
Spiritual Satisfaction ◽  
Self Transcendence ◽  
Mechanisms Of Development

The subject of this research is the correlation between the positive experience of going through the midlife normative crisis and the mechanisms of development of the value-semantic sphere. The goal of this article lies in description of the results of empirical study dedicated to tracing the dependence of positive experience of going through midlife normative crisis on such mechanisms of the development of value-semantic sphere as self-cognition, self-fulfillment, self-determination, and self-transcendence. The article employs the method of comparison that allows concluding on the peculiarities of value-semantic sphere in the groups of respondents with or without experience of going through midlife crisis; method of measurement for determining the numerical values of the measured quantity – the level of manifestation of certain values, mechanisms, parameters, etc; cross-sectional method is used for obtaining empirical data. The validity of the acquired results is ensured by the standardized psychological tools for collecting information, as well as by reference to the methods of mathematical statistics. The conclusion is drawn that positive experience of going through the normative midlife crisis is associated with the higher level of manifestation of such mechanisms of the development of value-semantic sphere as self-cognition, self-fulfillment, self-determination, and self-transcendence. It is established that value-semantic benchmarks in the groups of respondents with positive experience of going through the age crisis depends on the spiritual satisfaction and achievements; while negative experience is rather associated with self-centered values. The novelty of this research lies in establishing correlation between the positive experience of going through the normative midlife crisis and the mechanisms of the development of value-semantic sphere. The obtained results can be used by practicing psychologists and acmeologists dealing with the professional growth and personal becoming, family crises, and developmental crises.

Patient Tolerability of Bowel Preparation is Associated with Polyp Detection Rate During Colonoscopy

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward W. Holt ◽  
Kidist K. Yimam ◽  
Hanley Ma ◽  
Richard E. Shaw ◽  
Richard A. Sundberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bowel Preparation ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Polyp Detection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quality Outcomes ◽  
Negative Experience ◽  
Polyp Detection Rate ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Bowel Prep

Background & Aims: A number of factors have been identified that influence the yield of screeningcolonoscopy. The perceived tolerability of bowel preparation has not been studied as a predictor of quality outcomes in colonoscopy. We aimed to characterize the association between patient-perceived tolerability of bowel preparation and polyp detection during colonoscopy.Methods: We performed a cross-sectional cohort study of 413 consecutive adult patients presenting foroutpatient colonoscopy at two outpatient endoscopy centers at our institution. We developed a standardized questionnaire to assess the patient's experience with bowel preparation. Bowel preparation quality was measured using the validated Ottawa scale and colonoscopic findings were recorded for each patient. The primary outcome was polyp detection and the secondary outcome was the quality of bowel preparation.Results: Patient-reported clarity of effluent during bowel preparation correlated poorly with Ottawa score during colonoscopy, k=0.15. Female gender was an independent risk factor for a poorly tolerated bowel prep (OR 3.93, 95% CI 2.30 - 6.72, p<0.001). Report of a poorly tolerated bowel prep was independently associated with the primary outcome, polyp detection (OR 0.39, 95% CI 0.18 - 0.84, p=0.02) and also with the secondary outcome, lower quality bowel preparation (OR 2.39, 95% CI 1.17 - 4.9, p=0.02).Conclusions: A patient-perceived negative experience with bowel preparation independently predicted both a lower quality bowel preparation and a lower rate of polyp of detection. Assessment of the tolerability of bowel preparation before colonoscopy may be a clinically useful predictor of quality outcomes during colonoscopy.

scholarly journals The Role of Social Influence in Anxiety and the Imposter Phenomenon

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christy Fraenza
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Experience ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Socially Prescribed Perfectionism ◽  
Imposter Phenomenon ◽  
Traditional Setting

High anxiety levels have been associated with high levels of the imposter phenomenon (IP), a negative experience of feeling like a fraud. This study was designed to explore IP among graduate students and to determine whether a difference exists between online graduate students and traditional graduate students. The theoretical foundation of this study was social influence, which holds that students may feel pressured in a traditional setting because of the social cues of peers and instructors, as well as institutional norms. This quantitative study used a between-subjects design to compare 2 independent samples (115 online students & 105 traditional students). The study used a cross-sectional survey design, with 4 different measures: the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale, the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, the Perfectionistic Self-Presentation Scale, and a basic demographic survey. Results indicated that traditional graduate students had significantly higher IP scores than online graduate students. Results also indicated a significant, positive relationship between IP scores and anxiety scores. Regression analysis indicated that perfectionism was the most influential predictor of IP scores, followed by anxiety and program type. Because the scale used in this study explored socially prescribed perfectionism, the results appear to suggest an underlying social component to IP.

The Philosophical, Anthropological, and Pedagogical Foundations of Curriculum as a Formative Process

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edisson Cuervo-Montoya ◽  
Julián Alberto Uribe-García
Keyword(s):  
Center Of Gravity ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Anglo Saxon ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Self Transcendence ◽  
As If

In the belief that pedagogical traditions are not watertight compartments, and without ignoring the historical, epistemological, and practical particularities and differences between the German pedagogical tradition, whose interests have tended to center around formation (Bildung), and the Anglo-Saxon tradition, channeled through curriculum, it is cardinal to establish some interrelationships and intersections between the two traditions, whose center of gravity is the theory that curriculum cannot be restricted to purely technical issues, marginalizing the quest for formation (Bildung) as if it had no part in it, was unimportant, or was taken for granted. Among other authors, we can look to Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Pinar, Gimeno Sacristán, and Klafki to enquire about the philosophical, anthropological, and pedagogical foundations of curriculum, arguing that, without ignoring technical matters, this enquiry should rather be addressed toward formation (Bildung) as an incitement to self-activity, self-determination, and self-transcendence.

The moderating effect of career stage on the relationship between job embeddedness and innovation-related behaviour (IRB)

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhmmad Rafiq
Keyword(s):  
Professional Growth ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Job Embeddedness ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Career Stages ◽  
Career Stage ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to re-examine the moderating effect of career stage on the relationship between job embeddedness and innovation-related behaviour (IRB). Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from a sample of 310 Chinese media organisation employees and were analysed using moderated structural equation modelling. Findings Career stage significantly moderated the relationship between job embeddedness and IRB; individuals who experienced high job embeddedness in their early career stage were found to be engaged in more IRBs than those who experienced low job embeddedness in their early career stage. Moreover, the author also found that individuals who experienced high job embeddedness at mid-late career stages were less engaged in IRB, as compared to those at earlier career stages. Research limitations/implications These findings contribute to the understanding of the relationship between employee job embeddedness and IRB at different career stages. The findings are limited by the cross-sectional nature of the data. Originality/value This study demonstrates that individuals at a mid-late career stage may define their work roles differently to those at an early career stage. Employers often expect individuals in the mid-late career stage to facilitate the work of others and to assist junior colleagues in their professional growth (Super et al., 1996).

Therapy Management Patient Consensus (TheMaPaC): A patient perspective on published therapy management recommendations for TKI-treated patients with a special focus on sunitinib.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e19502-e19502
Author(s):  
Berit Eberhardt-Wetherington ◽  
Valerie Gall ◽  
Melanie Lang ◽  
Manuela Schmidinger ◽  
Viktor Gruenwald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Preference ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Patient Survey ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Negative Experience ◽  
Therapy Management ◽  
Background Therapy ◽  
Management Recommendations

e19502 Background: Therapy management is an essential component of patient care for RCC or GIST patients (pts) treated with TKI (e.g. Sunitinib). Preventive measures and early intervention can reduce or eliminate specific adverse events (AE) allowing for adequate therapy duration and improved quality of life. Published recommendations (RECs) for AE management often rely on theoretical aspects and limited evidence leading to heterogeneous or contradicting RECs. To overcome these issues, a collaborative approach of physicians, pts and Pfizer was established. Here we report on an extensive survey to deepen the knowledge on the validity and practicability of published RECs in 27 TKI treated pts (20 RCC; 7GIST). Methods: RECs (n = 221) for AE management in pts receiving sunitinib or other VEGFR-targeted TKIs were retrieved from the literature since 2006 (approval of sunitinib). RECs were transferred into a detailed questionnaire (QU) using patient-friendly language. Pts receiving sunitinib assigned one of 5 rating categories to each REC (positive experience (self/others); no information; negative experience (self/others). Results: 47 pts received the QU, 27 (15 female; median age 62 yrs) returned evaluable QUs. The pts have been on sunitinib therapy for a median of 16 months. On average, 49% of RECs received positive ratings; 44% based on individual experience. 20 RECs were rated positively by >80% of pts. The results indicate that patients had the most positive experience with RECs about patient/physician information on AEs, care/protection of feet, skin ointment use, food preference, hydration and fatigue reduction. Other REC ratings were heterogeneous, with a preference for measures that can be easily applied in daily life. It is notable that 47% of published RECs were unknown to the participants. Conclusions: To our knowledge, this is the first extensive patient survey on the validity and practicability of published RECs. The results identify a number of useful, established RECs from a real-life pts perspective. The results will be further evaluated and compared with an ongoing physician survey.

scholarly journals Formal and Informal Continuing Education Activities and Athletic Training Professional Practice

2010 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirk J. Armstrong ◽  
Thomas G. Weidner
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Training Professional

Abstract Context: Continuing education (CE) is intended to promote professional growth and, ultimately, to enhance professional practice. Objective: To determine certified athletic trainers' participation in formal (ie, approved for CE credit) and informal (ie, not approved for CE credit) CE activities and the perceived effect these activities have on professional practice with regard to improving knowledge, clinical skills and abilities, attitudes toward patient care, and patient care itself. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Athletic training practice settings. Patients or Other Participants: Of a geographic, stratified random sample of 1000 athletic trainers, 427 (42.7%) completed the survey. Main Outcome Measure(s): The Survey of Formal and Informal Athletic Training Continuing Education Activities was developed and administered electronically. The survey consisted of demographic characteristics and Likert-scale items regarding CE participation and perceived effect of CE on professional practice. Internal consistency of survey items was determined using the Cronbach α (α  =  0.945). Descriptive statistics were computed for all items. An analysis of variance and dependent t tests were calculated to determine differences among respondents' demographic characteristics and their participation in, and perceived effect of, CE activities. The α level was set at .05. Results: Respondents completed more informal CE activities than formal CE activities. Participation in informal CE activities included reading athletic training journals (75.4%), whereas formal CE activities included attending a Board of Certification–approved workshop, seminar, or professional conference not conducted by the National Athletic Trainers' Association or affiliates or committees (75.6%). Informal CE activities were perceived to improve clinical skills or abilities and attitudes toward patient care. Formal CE activities were perceived to enhance knowledge. Conclusions: More respondents completed informal CE activities than formal CE activities. Both formal and informal CE activities were perceived to enhance athletic training professional practice. Informal CE activities should be explored and considered for CE credit.

Vitality at work and its associations with lifestyle, self-determination, organizational culture, and with employees’ performance and sustainable employability

Work ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arjella R. van Scheppingen ◽  
Ernest M.M. de Vroome ◽  
Kristin C.J.M. ten Have ◽  
Gerard I.J.M. Zwetsloot ◽  
Noortje Wiezer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Sustainable Employability ◽  
Optimal Functioning ◽  
Personal Functioning

BACKGROUND: Vitality at work is an important factor for optimal functioning and sustainable employability. To date, knowledge on how to promote vitality at work is fragmented. OBJECTIVE: Contribute to knowledge on how to promote vitality at work. METHODS: Determinants of vitality at work are identified from three scientific fields, and used in a comprehensive model. Regression analyses on cross-sectional data from a Dutch dairy company (N = 629) are performed to examine the associations between these factors, vitality at work, and employees’ perceived effective personal functioning and sustainable employability. RESULTS: Vitality at work is most strongly associated with basic psychological needs of self-determination, but also with healthy lifestyle behavior, having a balanced workstyle, and social capital. Vitality at work is also associated with effective personal functioning and with sustainable employability. CONCLUSIONS: The study confirms the multifactorial nature of vitality at work. Since organizational culture may support self-determination, and cultural aspects themselves are positively associated with vitality, organizational culture seems particular important in promoting vitality at work. Additionally, a healthy lifestyle appears important. The associations between vitality at work and effective personal functioning and sustainable employability endorse the combined health-based, business-related and societal importance of vitality at work.

scholarly journals Measuring Verbal Communication in Initial Physical Therapy Encounters

2013 ◽  
Vol 93 (4) ◽  
pp. 479-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa C. Roberts ◽  
Christopher T. Whittle ◽  
Jennifer Cleland ◽  
Mike Wald
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Verbal Communication ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Trial Management ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Encounters ◽  
Audio Recordings

Background Communication in clinical encounters is vital in ensuring a positive experience and outcome for both patient and clinician. Objective The purpose of this study was to measure verbal communication between physical therapists and patients with back pain during their initial consultation and trial management of the data using a novel, Web-based application. Design A cross-sectional study was conducted. Methods Nine musculoskeletal physical therapists and 27 patients with back pain participated in this study. Twenty-five initial consultations were observed, audio recorded, and categorized using the Medical Communications Behavior System. Data were managed using Synote, a freely available application enabling synchronization of audio recordings with transcripts and coded notes. Results In this sample, physical therapists spoke for 49.5% of the encounter and patients for 33.1%. Providers and patients spent little time overtly discussing emotions (1.4% and 0.9%, respectively). More-experienced clinicians used more “history/background probes,” more “advice/suggestion,” and less “restatement” than less-experienced staff, although they demonstrated a greater prevalence of talking concurrently and interrupting patients (7.6% compared with 2.6%). Limitations Although studies measuring actual behavior are considered to be the gold standard, audio recordings do not enable nonverbal behaviors to be recorded. Conclusion This study investigated a method for measuring the verbal content of clinical encounters in a physical therapy outpatient setting. The study has directly contributed to developing a research-friendly version of the application (ie, Synote Researcher). Given the pivotal role of communication in ensuring a positive experience and outcome for both patient and provider, investing time in further developing communication skills should be an on-going priority for providers. Further work is needed to explore affective behaviors and the prevalence of interrupting patients, considering differences in sex and provider experience.

scholarly journals Examining Serendipitous Encounters and Self-Determination in Twitter-Enabled Innovation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Henri Pirkkalainen ◽  
Ekaterina Olshannikova ◽  
Thomas Olsson ◽  
Jukka Huhtamäki
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Needs Satisfaction ◽  
New Information ◽  
Twitter Users ◽  
Empirical Context

Serendipity refers to unexpected encounters with ideas or insights and their intentional application to achieve favorable outcomes. Despite extensive prior studies, the concept lacks theoretical logic and empirical validation regarding the role of an intentional act in the relationship between serendipitous encounters and their favorable outcomes. Drawing from self-determination theory, we develop a model that highlights the role of needs satisfaction in explaining this relationship. Positioning the empirical context to fortunate discoveries of information and social connections in professional use of Twitter, we validate the model by a cross-sectional survey study of 473 users. The model builds on the observation that individuals’ serendipitous encounters are associated with Twitter-enabled innovation, that is, a contextualized form of task innovation. The study findings support the research model revealing that serendipitous encounters are positively associated with needs satisfaction and that needs satisfaction is positively associated with Twitter-enabled innovation. In other words, fortunate discoveries of new information and contacts increase Twitter users’ intent to utilize the platform in new ways to accomplish work when the three key psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness are satisfied.

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