Musizieren und Fußballspielen in der Freizeit

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Nowak
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Flow State ◽  
Music Culture ◽  
Brass Bands ◽  
Spare Time ◽  
Amateur Musicians ◽  
Regional Music ◽  
Motivational Psychology

Around 14 million people in Germany regularly play music in their spare time. Many of them are members of wind orchestras or brass bands, who thus make an important contribution to regional (music) culture. However, what are their incentives in this respect? In an online survey of 214 amateur musicians and 123 amateur football players in Hesse, Jennifer Nowak addresses this question in depth. She highlights selected concepts in motivational psychology and subsequently presents the results of her online survey in terms of incentives, personality and flow state. Both the hypotheses she derives from these results plus a blueprint she suggests for encouraging playing music in one’s spare time reveal relevant findings for theory and practice in this regard.

scholarly journals Turnover intentions, training and motivations among Australian union staff

2021 ◽  
pp. 0143831X2110172
Author(s):  
Nick Brander-Peetz ◽  
David Peetz ◽  
Paula Brough
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Voluntary Turnover ◽  
Intention To Leave ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Organisational Support ◽  
Intrinsic Motivations ◽  
Perceived Organisational Support ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Labour Market Mobility

Staff loss and demotivation can be costly for unions. In this article the authors investigate factors influencing expected voluntary turnover, that is Intention to Leave (ITL), of union employees by conducting an online survey of 160 staff in three Australian unions. Moderated multiple regression analyses revealed that perceived organisational support, shortcomings in training and unmet intrinsic needs predicted ITL, after controlling for burnout, labour market mobility and intrinsic motivations. Critically, the results suggest an interaction effect involving training in some circumstances. Training buffered the impact of low support on ITL, however the adverse effect on ITL of organisational failure to meet staff expectations regarding service to members remained, independent of training. Implications for theory and practice are discussed, including the separate significance of resources and purpose.

Teachers’ Ontological Perspectives of Computational Thinking and Assessment: A Text Mining Approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 073563312110435
Author(s):  
Rina P.Y. Lai
Keyword(s):  
Text Mining ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Graph Theoretic ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Significant Step ◽  
Representation Method ◽  
A Minor

As a dynamic and multifaceted construct, computational thinking (CT) has proven to be challenging to conceptualize and assess, which impedes the development of a workable ontology framework. To address this issue, the current article describes a novel approach towards understanding the ontological aspects of CT by using text mining and graph-theoretic techniques to elucidate teachers’ perspectives collected in an online survey (N = 105). In particular, a hierarchical cluster analysis, a knowledge representation method, was applied to identify sub-groups in CT conceptualization and assessment amongst teachers. Five clusters in conceptualization and two clusters in assessment were identified; several relevant and distinct themes were also extracted. The results suggested that teachers attributed CT as a competence domain, relevant in the problem- solving context, as well as applicable and transferrable to various disciplines. The results also shed light on the importance of using multiple approaches to assess the diversity of CT. Overall, the findings collectively contributed to a comprehensive and multi-perspective representation of CT that refine both theory and practice. The methodology employed in this article has suggested a minor but significant step towards addressing the quintessential questions of “what is CT?” and “how is it evidenced?”.

Exploring donor's intention in charitable crowdfunding: intrinsic and extrinsic motivations

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuangao Chen ◽  
Ruyi Dai ◽  
Lu Wang ◽  
Shuiqing Yang ◽  
Yixiao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Intrinsic Motivations

PurposeThis study adopts self-determination theory and stimulus-organism-response framework to develop a model that explores the motivations of such donors by considering their self-determination needs and extrinsic and intrinsic motivations.Design/methodology/approachBased on online survey data collected from 436 crowdfunding donors in China, this study follows a structural equation modeling analysis to test hypotheses.FindingsThe results indicate that perceived ease of use, perceived self-efficacy and social connection have positive effects on the donation intentions of backers through a combination of extrinsic and intrinsic motivations.Originality/valueThe findings shed light on various extrinsic and intrinsic motivations advancing knowledge of individual fund motivation in donation-based crowdfunding and provide guidelines for the development of donation-based crowdfunding theory and practice.

Telepresence, Flow, and Behaviour in the Virtual Retail Environment

2014 ◽  
pp. 173-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saïd Ettis
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Flow Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Flow State ◽  
Visit Time ◽  
Human Computer Interactions ◽  
Retail Environment ◽  
Online Behaviour ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Flow theory, as a basis to facilitate the development of compelling experiences, has received growing attention over the past two decades. Facing this plethora of interest, it is obvious that telepresence and flow in human-computer interactions are important issues. The objectives of this chapter is to review and empirically analyze the relationships among flow theory, the telepresence concept, and online behaviour. Particularly, this research investigates the impact of telepresence and flow on Websites visitors’ visit time, perceived visit time, and number of visited pages. An online survey was conducted. The findings indicate that telepresence has a positive effect on the flow state, as measured by concentration and enjoyment. The consumers’ level of concentration positively influenced their visit time, perceived visit time, and number of visited pages. Enjoyment has a positive effect on perceived visit time, but no significant effect on actual visit time and number of visited pages. Discussion and implications of these results are exhibited. Suggestions concerning future research are also presented.

scholarly journals Multiple perspectives on attachment theory: Investigating educators’ knowledge and understanding

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-229
Author(s):  
Nadia Wilson-Ali ◽  
Caroline Barratt-Pugh ◽  
Marianne Knaus
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Attachment Theory ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Relationship Development ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Attachment Relationships

This paper presents findings from a study investigating the multiple perspectives of attachment theory and practice through the voices of early childhood educators. Attachment theory has influenced research, policy and practice over the last six decades, offering a framework for understanding risk and protective factors in early childhood. Despite the increasing literature highlighting the importance of attachment relationships, attachment theory has been primarily considered from a medical health or psychological perspective and little is known about educators’ perspectives of attachment theory. In total, 488 Australian educators responded to the online survey, demonstrating a wide interest in the topic of attachment. One early childhood service was selected to participate in semi-structured interviews and observations. Findings indicate diverse perspectives in how educators support attachment relationship development, which varied according to their knowledge, understanding and experience of attachment relationships.

scholarly journals Re-defining the Play Cycle: An empirical study of playworkers’ understanding of playwork theory

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pete King ◽  
Shelly Newstead
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Six Elements ◽  
Out Of School

In 1998, Sturrock and Else introduced the Play Cycle which has been integrated into both playwork theory and practice. An online survey with 157 responses found that playworkers’ understanding Play Cycle varied to how they were first introduced to the theory. In addition, understandings of the six elements of the Play Cycle were significantly different from the original author’s definitions. To provide a more consistent use of the Play Cycle in both future research and practice, this article offers new definitions for each element of the Play Cycle based on the results from this study. This has implications for any childhood setting where the Play Cycle is used, including playgroups, nurseries and out of school provision catering for primary-aged children.

How authentic leadership and inclusion benefit organizations

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 275-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenna Cottrill ◽  
Patricia Denise Lopez ◽  
Calvin C. Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine perceptions of inclusion and related factors, to understand how organizations can encourage and facilitate the full participation of employees. The research explored authentic leadership (AL) as an antecedent of inclusion, and two outcomes, organization-based self-esteem (OBSE) and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). Design/methodology/approach – Using an online survey, data were collected from 107 primary and 219 peer participants in various industries throughout the USA. Primary participants provided perceptual ratings on inclusion, AL, OBSE and OCB. Co-workers assessed primary participants’ OCB. Findings – AL was positively related to inclusion (β=0.58, p<0.01) as well as self-rated OCB (β=0.36, p<0.01). Inclusion was positively associated with OBSE (β=0.48, p<0.01) and self-rated OCB (β=0.63, p<0.01). Inclusion mediated the relationship between AL and self-rated OCB. OBSE mediated the relationship between inclusion and self-rated OCB. All analyses controlled for the effects of race and gender. Practical implications – Results suggest organizations can promote inclusive environments through AL, and that inclusive environments promote employees’ work-related self-esteem and their willingness to go above and beyond in their jobs. Originality/value – This paper examines previously unstudied relationships, thus contributing to organizational theory and practice.

scholarly journals The Causal Theory of Names: Between Theory and Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 152-164
Author(s):  
Sa’ida Walid Al-Sayyed
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Causal Theory ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Cultural Traditions ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
Aesthetic Taste ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Social Media Network

This study explores to what extent a personal name has a causal relationship with its usage. Data were collected by means of a survey in which demographic data were elicited from the participants. Furthermore, the participants, whose ages were above 18 years, were asked to write their first names and reasons behind being given such names. The sample comprised 400 subjects who participated in the online survey distributed through social media network groups. The results revealed that names and naming practices are not haphazard ones. By and large, there is a relationship between the name and its usage, as stated by the causal theory of names. Whenever people choose a name, they are under the influence of; naming after people who are admired for their virtues, the aesthetic taste of the name, parents’ and relatives’ religious beliefs, maintaining rhyming names, circumstantial names, and respecting social and cultural traditions. Another striking finding is that nature and the environment are no longer rich resources for choosing names. Moreover, the analysis found evidence for the complete absence of names related to occupational and achievement names, death prevention and survival names, horrific names, and proverbial names. It is envisaged that the findings might be beneficial for sociolinguists, onomasticians, learners of Arabic as a foreign language, i.e. non-native speakers of Arabic. It might also help people working on language and culture and how culture affects naming traditions in the Arabic context.

scholarly journals Evaluating the integration of research-based internship with sustainable environmental thinking

2021 ◽  
Vol 881 (1) ◽  
pp. 012014
Author(s):  
F Septiandiani ◽  
A Nurzukhrufa ◽  
H Munirwan ◽  
A Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
Environment Sustainability ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The integration of theory and practice in the learning process has become the foundation of architectural education. In learning a sustainable environment, direct involvement of students in the environment to increase awareness of sustainable development is fundamental. Internship is a learning process where students can develop themselves outside of lecture hours. The impact of the COVID-19 storm demanded new education methods in the learning process. The architecture study program of the Sumatra Institute of Technology (ITERA) has started an internship on a research project for the past 1 year. This paper aims to investigate the extent of students’ awareness in terms of environment sustainability while they undertake the research-based internship. While the research objectives are: to examine the attitude of students in delivering sustainable thinking; to investigate the sustainability knowledge that obtained by the students during the internship, and to acknowledge the student skills regarding environment sustainability thinking This exploratory research uses content analysis method and conduct an online survey from students involved in the internship. It is concluded that the internship through research project improve social skills, context analysis and environmental awareness, but there is a need for improvement in the delivery of lectures related to real strategies and implementation in realizing environmental sustainability.

scholarly journals A Longitudinal Study of the Turkish Marketing Academia: What Has Changed and What Has Not in a Decade?

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-311
Author(s):  
B. Zafer Erdoğan ◽  
Semra Doğan ◽  
M. Sami İşlek
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Marketing Theory ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Marketing Education ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Almost All

This article compares the findings of two surveys of the Turkish marketing academia undertaken in 2007 and in 2016. As a follow up replicating Erdogan and Uzkurt's study (2007), this 2016 study aims to reveal the current status and problems of the marketing academia in Turkey as an emerging country, by adding a longitudinal dimension. The same questionnaire was used for both surveys carried out. The data collection procedure included both an online survey and a drop-and-collect survey, with the participation of faculty members with all types of academic titles working in the Turkish marketing academia. 108 and 132 usable questionnaires were collected in 2007 and 2016, respectively. The research findings indicate that the problems experienced have remained fairly similar in almost all dimensions, while the publication performance has increased during this period. The findings about research and teaching interests indicate that marketing academics primarily concentrate on such fields as consumer behavior, marketing research and marketing strategy. The teaching and research interests have also differed depending on global trends and changes in tenure standards in the Turkish marketing academia. Another key finding regarding the issues of the field, with vital implications for marketing education, is the perceived gap between marketing theory and practice. The fundamental issue related to education is cited as the decreasing student proficiency in Turkey.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document