scholarly journals Role of Interpersonal Competencies in Academic Performance

sjesr ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 371-378
Author(s):  
Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Awan ◽  
Dr. Rooh ul Amin ◽  
Prof. Dr. Qadar Bakhsh Baloch
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Software Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Teamwork Skills ◽  
Interpersonal Competencies

This study aimed at examining the relationship between the role of interpersonal competencies and students’ academic performance in the education sector of Pakistan. Students of Public sector universities operating in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan were considered the population for the research. A stratified random sampling method was adopted for the selection of the sample. A survey method based on a questionnaire was applied for the collection of data. Before the conduction of the field survey, the validity of questionnaires was confirmed through a pilot study followed by an expertise review. A total of 328 questionnaires were administered and responses were received from 261 with duly filled questionnaires. The collected data was analyzed through SPSS and LISREL software. Analysis included Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Regression Analysis. CFA model fitness was evaluated based on seven fit indices and the model was significant and well fitted. Regression analysis was undertaken to examine the association amongst dependent variables and independent variables. Regression analysis values depict a positive significant association among communication skills and students’ academic performance also show positive significant association among group/teamwork skills and students’ academic performance. Students’ findings were found consistent with previous studies conducted by (Latif 2006; Nasser, 2014; Nurmi, 2012; Korthagen, et al., 2014). The study recommended that at university level foundation course regarding the development of communication skills may be introduced to enhance the communication skills among students. It is also recommended that students may be engaged in interactive sessions for the development of their group/teamwork skills. The study further suggests that interactive seminars/workshops shall be arranged for students to exercise the importance of interpersonal competencies.

Discretionary Effort and the Performance Domain

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 22-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemarie Lloyd
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Hierarchical Model ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Discretionary Effort ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Explained Variance ◽  
Three Factor

AbstractThis study had two main aims. (1) To examine the role of discretionary effort (DE) in the multidimensional performance domain consisting of in-role behaviour (IRB) and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB); and (2) to assess whether skills and autonomy are important predictors of DE and show variance in common with DE over and above IRB and OCB. A managers/supervisors sample (n = 476) and a sample with both managerial and nonmanagerial employees (n = 424) were employed. Confirmatory factor analyses showed that the three factor hierarchical model was superior compared to three other models tested, indicating that DE is a separate construct to both IRB and OCB but together with these forms part of the performance domain. Regression analysis showed that both skills and autonomy are important predictors of DE; however, only autonomy explained variance in DE over and above IRB, OCB and skills. Together these results add to the construct validity of DE. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals The Moderator Role of Environmental Interpretations in the Relationship between Planned Behavior Level and Environmental Awareness Perception of Hotel Employees

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 150-168
Author(s):  
Özgür Yayla ◽  
Handan Özçelik Bozkurt ◽  
Emin Arslan ◽  
Hakan Kendir
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Hotel Employees ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Moderator Role ◽  
The Relationship

Environmental problems, environmental awareness, and efforts to protect the environment are among the issues that concern the whole world and that need to be acted upon. Environmental concerns, which have come to the fore, especially in recent years, are closely related to the tourism sector. The main purpose of this research is to determine the moderator role of environmental interpretations in the relationship between planned behavior levels and environmental awareness perceptions of hotel employees. The sample of the research consists of 697 employees, who worked in five-star hotels in the Alanya region between the months of August and September 2020. As the data collection method in the research, the questionnaire technique has been preferred. As a result of the data obtained from the research, the Amos program was used to test the structural model. Respectively, these analyzes are reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, discriminant analysis, and regression analysis. As a consequence of the regression analysis conducted within the context of the study, it has been determined that the level of attitude, which is considered to be one of the planned behavior factors of the employees in the hotel enterprises, has a positive and significant effect on their environmental awareness. In addition, it has been determined that environmental interpretations have a moderating role in the relationship between the attitude levels and environmental awareness of the employees, participated in the research.

scholarly journals Validation of the Achievement Emotions Questionnaire for Physical Education (AEQ-PE)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4560
Author(s):  
Sebastián Fierro-Suero ◽  
Bartolomé J. Almagro ◽  
Pedro Sáenz-López
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Achievement Emotions ◽  
Control Value ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The fundamental role of emotions in education has been revealed in recent years. The control-value theory of achievement emotions has been postulated as one of the most used theories in this field. Thanks to the Achievement Emotions Questionnaire (AEQ), achievement emotions have been measured in different subjects and countries. The purpose of this research was to adapt and validate this questionnaire to assess achievement emotions in physical education. The sample of participants consisted of 902 (Mage = 13.15, SD = 1.17) secondary education students from various secondary schools in Spain. The psychometric properties of the Achievement Emotions Questionnaire for Physical Education (AEQ-PE) indicate that the scales are reliable and valid, as demonstrated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, temporal stability, internal consistency and regression analysis. Considering the results achieved in the present study, the AEQ-PE opens a range of possibilities for both teachers and researchers. This instrument will help to understand the role of emotions in student learning and their motivation towards physical education.

scholarly journals Empowering Leadership and Individual Creativity: The Moderation Role of Individual Competence Facing Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 375-383
Author(s):  
Yuni Siswanti ◽  
Joko Susanto
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Social Life ◽  
High School Graduates ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Empowering Leadership ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Background - The COVID-19 pandemic impacts public health and the Indonesian people's economic conditions, education, and social life. Vocational high school graduates who have been looking for work in the last two years have experienced significant disruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Competition in the labor market is very high and coincides with the worker who has also experienced termination of employment (PHK) from the company. Research Purpose - This study tests and analyzes the influence of empowering leadership on individual creativity, moderated by competence. Research Methodology - Research conducted survey method on vocational high school graduate or equivalent in the Yogyakarta Special Region (Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Municipality, Bantul, Kulonprogo, and Gunungkidul). Sampling was done by convenience sampling and data collection by distributing questionnaires (google form). The number of respondents who filled out and returned the questionnaire was 108 people. The data analysis technique used in SPSS 24. Test the instrument with a test of validity (Confirmatory Factor Analysis) and reliability by looking at Cronbach Alpha. Hypothesis testing using simple regression (H1 test) and tiered regression test (H2 test). Research Result / Contribution - The results of this study found that: there are several limitations in this research that require further research. (1) there is an influence of empowering leadership on individual creativity, (2) this influence is moderated by competence. This research has practical implications for leaders, and the discussion results show that further research still needs to be discussed.

scholarly journals The Influence of Hedonic Motives and Browsing On Impulse Buying

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beyza Gültekin
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Impulse Buying ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Social Shopping ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Impulse Purchase ◽  
Hedonic Shopping

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether hedonic motives and browsing affect impulse buying and examine the role of browsing as a mediator between hedonic motives and impulse buying.In this context, a model was proposed and tested on a sample of customers who made an impulse purchase in Ankara. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the components of hedonic shopping motives such as adventure shopping, gratification shopping, role shopping, value shopping, social shopping, and idea shopping. Moreover, the results of the regression analysis showed that hedonic motives and its dimensions such as adventure, gratification, and idea have a positive impact on impulse buying. Consumers’ browsing behaviorinfluenced impulse buying positively. The mediating role of browsing between hedonic motives and impulse buyingwas also identified.

scholarly journals Cattle Farmers' Participation in Rural Development Program in Bantul Yogyakarta

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 181
Author(s):  
Budi Guntoro ◽  
Anang Febri Prasetyo ◽  
Endang Sulastri
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method

The purpose of this study to determine the level of participation, identify the factors that influence the participation of farmers and to analysis the effect of participation in the Scholars develop village or Sarjana Membangun Desa (SMD) program. The research was conducted on a group of beef cattle in the SMD program Bantul Yogyakarta Province. Primary data were collected by survey method using questionnaire interviews on 8 SMD groups consisting of 42 members. Analysis of the level of participation of farmers using discriptive analysis, while to analysis factors that affect the participation of farmers and the influence of participation to the success of the program was used multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS tools for windows 16. The result analysis shows that farmers level participation in planning, 71.43% farmers had low participation; 59.52% farmers in the implementation stage had participation that was middle level. On stage of evaluation 54.76% farmers had low participation and in stage sharing benefits 50% farmers had low participation. Success of the program SMD viewed from population cattle declined from 184 head to 107 head, while the existing capital in the group also decreased from IDR 2.904.000.000 to IDR 1.182.000.000 seen from number of members group declined from 185 farmers being 114 farmers. Regression analysis showed that age, occupation, level of formal education, non-formal education, long became members of the group, farming experience, family income, number of dependents, land holdings, cosmopolitan, group motivation, the role of SMD, and the role of agency participation of farmers had not been able to explain the participation of farmers and the value of R2 value of 0.132 (13.2%). Partially no factor capable of affecting farmers participation. Further results of the regression analysis with the participation of relationship success SMD program showed no effect with R2 value of 0.01.

Enablers for good placements of graduates: fitting industry’s needs

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 544-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rekha Attri ◽  
Pooja Kushwaha
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Proactive Management ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Companies are looking for certain employability attributes and personality traits while recruiting and selecting suitable candidates for their organizations and there is a mismatch in what the higher educational institutes are grooming the graduates. There is therefore a need for proactive management of career development of students. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach This research involved an exploratory study on a database of 445 students enrolled and passed out from the five batches of two years business management course from 2012 to 2016 in a business school in India, to identify the parameters which led to generating good placement package for them. The impact of independent variables of live industry projects, communication skills, academic performance, classroom attendance and co-curricular activities on the placement package was studied using stepwise regression analysis. Findings The study revealed that industry projects, co-curricular activities, communication skills and academic performance were the key enablers which helped the students become industry ready and employable. Research limitations/implications This research involved the study of effect of only four independent variables- academic performance, communication skills, participation in live industry projects and co-curricular activities on the placement package received by the students. There is a scope of extending this study by considering the effect of other variables such as educational background (graduation stream, performance in that stream, scores attained in competitive exams, etc.), family background (family income, occupation of parents and their qualification, family size, etc.), geographical background (rural, urban or semi-urban) and work experience on the final placement package received by the student. Practical implications Employability depends on a multitude of factors which can be broadly put under three categories of knowledge, skills and attitude (Khare, 2014). Universities need to work right from the first year toward developing a wider range of employability skills rather than focusing only on developing generic competencies in the students. The results of regression analysis indicate that the impact of different predictors for a good placement package vary in strength and a student needs to focus on balancing all of them in order to get a good placement. Educational institutes can replicate this study to identify the overall employability of their students. Originality/value With the increase in demand from industry for work ready graduates, there is a huge pressure on educational institutes to prepare their students for the corporate world. Such studies would help the institutes in focusing on various parameters which would ultimately assist students pursuing courses in post graduate level like business management or other master courses in getting good placements.

scholarly journals EFIKASI KENDIRI GURU SEBAGAI MEDIATOR TERHADAP HUBUNGAN ANTARA IKLIM SEKOLAH DAN KOMITMEN GURU

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 137-162
Author(s):  
Musliza Mat Jusoh ◽  
Siti Noor Ismail ◽  
Anis Salwa Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
School Climate ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Teacher Commitment ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey

The Ministry of Education Malaysia aims to develop an educational system that is capable in improving achievement and innovation. This goal requires high commitment and precision from all parties, especially teachers that play the main role in educational institutions. Thus, a positive school climate will produce high-quality human capital, while self-efficacy acts as a driving force to pursue the goals. The effectiveness of these two elements enhances the commitment of teachers in order to ensure the success of educational institutions. This study was developed to examine the relationship between school climate and teacher commitment, as well as the indirect relationship through self-efficacy as a mediator construct. Teachers were selected randomly from 18 high-achievement secondary schools in Kelantan, with a total of 360 respondents. A cross-sectional survey method was applied to collect data. The questionnaire consisted of 44 items. The IBM SPSS software was used to analyze the correlation and regression tests. The Pearson correlation analysis confirmed positive and significant relationships between the three variables, namely the weak correlation for school climate and commitment (r=.24, p<.01), as well as between school climate and self-efficacy (r=.23, p<.01). In contrast, the correlation was high between selfefficacy and commitment (r=.85, p<.01). Regression analysis for the effect of school climate on teacher commitment showed that R2=.06, p<.01 was significant. The beta value showed that the school’s climate contributed β=.24 (24%), significantly affecting commitment. Multiple regression analysis of school climate and self-efficacy on teacher commitment confirmed that R2=.72, p<.01 was significant. However, beta values showed that school climate contribution decreased to 0.05 (5%) and did not significantly affect commitment as the self-efficacy predictor was included in the regression model. The beta value showed that self-efficacy contributed 0.84 (84%), significantly influencing commitment and acting as a full mediator variable for school climate and teachers’ commitment. The finding of this study proposes significant school climate relationships to enhance teachers’ self-efficacy and commitment. This study also contributes significantly to the theory and the extension of knowledge by explaining the role of school climate in enhancing teachers’ commitment, as well as highlighting the mediator role of self-efficacy that has a significant effect on teacher commitment as well. Therefore, the school administrators should provide a better, condusive school climate to encourage higher self-efficacy among teachers, through self-confidence in group guidance, student assignments, innovative education and attitude towards homework. As a result, teachers could have more opportunity to develop their commitment to schools.

scholarly journals Social Media Improves Students’ Academic Performance: Exploring the Role of Social Media Adoption in the Open Learning Environment among International Medical Students in China

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1272
Author(s):  
Muhammad Azeem Ashraf ◽  
Muhammad Naeem Khan ◽  
Sohail Raza Chohan ◽  
Maqbool Khan ◽  
Wajid Rafique ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
International Medical ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Open Learning

Numerous studies have examined the role of social media as an open-learning (OL) tool in the field of education, but the empirical evidence necessary to validate such OL tools is scant, specifically in terms of student academic performance (AP). In today’s digital age, social media platforms are most popular among the student community, and they provide opportunities for OL where they can easily communicate, interact, and collaborate with each other. The authors of this study aimed to minimize the literature gap among student communities who adopt social media for OL, which has positive impacts on their AP in Chinese higher education. We adopted social constructivism theory (SCT) and the technology acceptance model (TAM) to formulate a conceptual framework. Primary data containing 233 questionnaires of international medical students in China were collected in January 2021 through the survey method. The gathered data were analyzed through structural equation modeling techniques with SmartPLS 3. The results revealed that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and interactions with peers have positive and significant influence on OL. In addition, OL was found to have positive and significant influence on students’ AP and engagement. Lastly, engagement showed a positive impact on students’ AP. Thus, this study shows that social media serves as a dynamic tool to expedite the development of OL settings by encouraging collaboration, group discussion, and the exchange of ideas between students that reinforce their learning behavior and performance.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Peran Penyuluh Pertanian terhadap Tingkat Produksi Usahatani Jagung

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-125
Author(s):  
Novianda Fawaz Khairunnisa ◽  
Zumi Saidah ◽  
Hepi Hapsari ◽  
Eliana Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
Farmer Welfare

Agricultural extension agent’s have a strategic role in helping to increase maize farming production in Nunuk Baru Village, Maja District, Majalengka Regency. Agricultural extension play a role in guiding farmers in managing their farms effectively and efficiently to improve farmer welfare. Nunuk Baru Village is one of the corn-producing areas that has received more attention in agricultural extension activities. This study aims to identify the role of agricultural extension for maize farmers and to determine the effect of the role of agricultural extension on the level of maize farming production. The research design used is a quantitative approach with a survey method with 80 corn farmers as respondents. The method of data analysis in this study used descriptive analysis using a sematic differential scale and regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that the role of agricultural extension agent’s in Nunuk Baru Village, Maja District, Majalengka Regency is categorized as very good in carrying out their duties as a catalyst, communicator, consultant and organizer while as a motivator, educator and facilitator are categorized as good. The role of agricultural extension agent’s has no effect on corn farming production in Nunuk Baru Village.

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