scholarly journals Do Intergroup Threats Provoke Intergroup Anxiety? An Experimental Study on Chinese Ethnic Group in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-260
Author(s):  
Sutarimah Ampuni ◽  
Gabrielle Irene
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Intergroup Contact ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intergroup Threat ◽  
Manipulation Check ◽  
Intergroup Anxiety ◽  
Randomized Experimental Design

Through an online experiment, this study examines the role of intergroup threat on intergroup anxiety in Indonesian Chinese ethnic group, by considering the moderating role of positive intergroup contact. The posttest-only randomized experimental design was used in this study. Sixtyfour Chinese Indonesian college students (male = 31, female = 33) were randomly assigned into treatment group (male = 14, female = 18) and control group (male = 17, female= 15). All participants were first asked to complete a positive intergroup contact scale. Following this, participants in the treatment group were asked to read threat-inducing reading passages, while those in the control group were given neutral reading passages. They then were asked to complete a manipulation check and intergroup anxiety scale. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results showed that when positive intergroup contact was controlled, intergroup threat significantly affected intergroup anxiety but in the direction opposing the hypothesis. Instead of showing higher intergroup anxiety, the experimental group showed lower intergroup anxiety compared to the control group. An interview on a few participants was conducted to explore possible explanations of this result.

Reducing Prejudice Through Narratives

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 185-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Moyer-Gusé ◽  
Katherine R. Dale ◽  
Michelle Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intergroup Contact ◽  
Contact Hypothesis ◽  
Muslim Americans ◽  
Intergroup Anxiety ◽  
Intergroup Interactions

Abstract. Recent extensions to the contact hypothesis reveal that different forms of contact, such as mediated intergroup contact, can reduce intergroup anxiety and improve attitudes toward the outgroup. This study draws on existing research to further consider the role of identification with an ingroup character within a narrative depicting intergroup contact between Muslim and non-Muslim Americans. Results reveal that identification with the non-Muslim (ingroup) model facilitated liking the Muslim (outgroup) model, which reduced prejudice toward Muslims more generally. Identification with the ingroup model also increased conversational self-efficacy and reduced anxiety about future intergroup interactions – both important aspects of improving intergroup relations.

Role of information leaflets in improving the practice of informed consent for patients undergoing septoplasty

2006 ◽  
Vol 121 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
R I S Winterton ◽  
A Alaani ◽  
D Loke ◽  
C Bem
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Information Leaflet ◽  
Verbal Instruction ◽  
Assessment Clinic ◽  
Score Following ◽  
Information Leaflets ◽  
Baseline Knowledge ◽  
Role Of Information

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of an information leaflet in improving patient understanding of the procedure and complications of septoplasty.Design: The baseline knowledge of a group of patients who had attended a pre-assessment clinic prior to septoplasty was assessed. The procedure and its complications were then verbally explained. The patients' knowledge was then re-assessed on the morning of surgery and any improvements noted. In the second arm of the study, an information leaflet was introduced at the time of verbal instruction and any differences in improvement in knowledge were assessed.Results: Data from the two groups were analysed using an analysis of covariance with differences in baseline (pre-instruction) knowledge controlled. Additional improvements in mean recall score following leaflet distribution were highly statistically significant when compared with mean recall in the control group (p<0.001).Conclusion: The use of information leaflets increases patients' knowledge about a surgical procedure and its potential complications.

scholarly journals The Role of Personality Factors in the Reduction of Intergroup Anxiety and Amelioration of Outgroup Attitudes via Intergroup Contact

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhiannon N. Turner ◽  
Kristof Dhont ◽  
Miles Hewstone ◽  
Andrew Prestwich ◽  
Christiana Vonofakou
Keyword(s):  
Intergroup Contact ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Prejudice Reduction ◽  
The Other ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Intergroup Anxiety ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Potential Confound

Two studies investigated the role of personality factors in the amelioration of outgroup attitudes via intergroup contact. In study 1, the effect of extraversion on outgroup attitude operated via an increase in cross–group friendship, whereas openness to experience and agreeableness had a direct effect on outgroup attitude. In study 2, we included intergroup anxiety as a mediator explaining these relationships, and we ruled out ingroup friendship as a potential confound. We found that the relationships between openness to experience and agreeableness on the one hand and outgroup attitude on the other were mediated by reduced intergroup anxiety. In addition, the effect of extraversion on outgroup attitude operated via an increase in cross–group friendship that was in turn associated with lower levels of intergroup anxiety. Across both studies, the friendship–attitude relationship was stronger among those low in agreeableness and extraversion. We discuss the importance of integrating personality and situational approaches to prejudice reduction in optimizing the impact of contact–based interventions. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Improving Career Decision Self-Efficacy and STEM Self-Efficacy in High School Girls: Evaluation of an Intervention

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lia D. Falco ◽  
Jessica J. Summers
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Career Counseling ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group

This study evaluated whether a career group intervention that incorporates the four sources of self-efficacy and addresses perceived career barriers is effective at improving the career decision self-efficacy and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) self-efficacy for adolescent girls. Of the 88 girls in our study, 42 students were Latina and 46 were White, 40 were freshman, and 48 were sophomores attending the same high school. From this sample, 44 of these girls participated in a 9-week treatment group. Using repeated measures analysis of covariance with ethnicity and grade as covariates, results indicated that, compared with the control group ( n = 44), participants in the treatment group improved significantly on variables of career decision self-efficacy and STEM self-efficacy and increased those gains at 3-month follow-up. The discussion focuses on implications for career counseling, limitations of the study, and future research.

THE ROLE OF EXPOSURE CONDITION IN THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXPLICIT CORRECTION

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yucel Yilmaz
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Native Speaker ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Exposure Condition ◽  
Linguistic Structure ◽  
Group Assignment ◽  
Communication Games ◽  
Randomized Experimental Design ◽  
And Control

This article reports on a study that investigated the effects of two feedback exposure conditions on the acquisition of two Turkish morphemes. The study followed a randomized experimental design with an immediate and a delayed posttest. Forty-two Chinese-speaking learners of Turkish were randomly assigned to one of three groups: receivers, nonreceivers, and control. All learners performed three communication games with a Turkish native speaker in which their errors on the Turkish plural and locative morphemes were treated according to their group assignment. The receivers’ errors were corrected through explicit correction. The nonreceivers were allowed to hear the feedback provided to the receivers; however, they did not receive feedback on their own errors. The learners in the control group neither received feedback on their own errors nor were allowed to hear the feedback other learners received. Results indicated that feedback exposure condition has an effect on the extent to which learners benefit from feedback but that this effect may be moderated by linguistic structure.

scholarly journals Keberkesanan Permainan Persuasif Grafik Terhadap Perubahan Sikap Pemilihan Makanan Sihat Dalam Kalangan Murid-murid Tahun Dua

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norlia Mat Esa ◽  
Ramlah Mailok ◽  
Maizatul Hayati Mohamad Yatim
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Attitude Change ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Selection Of

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of persuasive graphic game as compared to game without persuasive graphic on the attitude change on selection of healthy foods among year two students.  This study is a quasi-experimental with pre and post test for the non-equivalent group. The study sample comprised of 62 students consisting of 32 students in treatment group and 30 students in the control group. Analysing the data set using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), the results indicate that the adjusted mean (79.90) of the persuasive graphic game is statistically significantly higher (F(1,57) = 16.63, p < .001) than the adjusted mean (73.70) of the non-persuasive graphic game. The obtained effect size (ES = +0.83), which is equivalent to approximately four fifth of a standard deviation, denotes the educational significance, favouring the persuasive graphic game group.   

scholarly journals The role of zinc sulphate and omega 3 in improving of albumin level on pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Paru Hospital Surabaya 2015

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Fara Disa Durry ◽  
Bambang Wirjatmadi
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Zinc Sulphate ◽  
Albumin Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Before And After

The epidemiology of Tuberculosis (TB) showed that TB is a disease which is associated with malnutrition. Malnutrition and lacking of certain essential nutrients required by immune system might cause immune function deficiency resulting higher susceptibility to bacterial and viral infections. There is positive correlation between immune system and high nutrient contents, such as Vitamin C, zinc, and antioxidants that brings good effect on infections, including Tuberculosis. One of the efforts conducted to help promoting improving albumin level on pulmonary tuberculosis patients is through zinc and sulphate provision followed by Omega-3 supplementation. This study was conducted in 2015 aimed to analyze the role of Zinc Sulphate Omega-3 provision in improving albumin level on pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Paru Hospital, Surabaya.This study applied randomized study design using Pre-test and Post-test Control group design on patients suffering pulmonary tuberculosis. This study was conducted by administering Zinc Sulphate and Omega-3 on treatment group and placebo on the control group. The samples of this study consisted of 20 pulmonary tuberculosis patients divided into two groups: treatment group and control group. Each group consisted of 10 patients. Statistical analysis was conducted using paired T-test and independent t-test. The results is There were significant differences in albumin level (p = 0.001) in the treatment group before and after supplementation Zinc Sulphate And Omega 3. While in the control group between before and after supplementation Zinc Sulphate And Omega 3 showed no significant differences in body weight (p = 0.224). The conclusions is Zinc Sulphate and Omega 3 plays a role in increasing albumin level respondents. There are significant differences on albumin level before and after supplementation Zinc Sulphate And Omega 3.

scholarly journals Family Psychoeducation Increases the Role of Families in Caring for People with Mental Disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 315
Author(s):  
Desak Made Ari Dwi Jayanti ◽  
Ni Kadek Yuni Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Sign Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Family Psychoeducation ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Post Test

<p><em>Family psychoeducation is a family therapy that combines clinical interventions to increase family understanding in order to improve the health of people with mental disorders. The purpose of this study<strong> </strong>was to determine the effect of family psychoeducation on the role of the family caring for people with mental disorders. This study used a Quasi Experiment design: pre-test and post-test Control Group Design. The sample was taken by using purposive sampling. The sample was 20 people in the control group and 20 people in the treatment group. The analysis test used was the Wilcoxon sign test (intra-group) and the Mann Whitney (inter-group) test. The  intra-group analysis test in the pre and post-test for the control group obtained p value = 0.517 which means there is no difference, while the treatment group obtained p value = 0.004 which means there is a difference. Inter-group analysis test of the treatment group and the control group obtained p value = 0.008, which means that there is an effect of family psychoeducation on the role of families in caring for people with mental disorders. Family psychoeducation can be applied to families with mentally disorders people.</em></p>

scholarly journals An Observational Study of Thermometer Use by Consumers When Preparing Ground Turkey Patties

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (7) ◽  
pp. 1167-1174 ◽  
Author(s):  
MINH DUONG ◽  
ELLEN THOMAS SHUMAKER ◽  
SHERYL C CATES ◽  
LISA SHELLEY ◽  
LYDIA GOODSON ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Internal Temperature ◽  
Food Handling ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Meal Preparation ◽  
Randomized Experimental Design ◽  
Correct Location

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of an intervention for consumer thermometer use by using a randomized experimental design and direct observation of meal preparation. The study was conducted in test kitchen facilities in two locations in North Carolina (one urban and one rural). Cameras recorded participants' actions at various locations throughout the kitchen and recorded the meal preparation from beginning to end. Before preparing the meal, a randomized treatment group watched a 3-min U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food safety video “The Importance of Cooking to a Safe Internal Temperature and How to Use a Food Thermometer.” Participants in the control and treatment groups were observed while cooking turkey burgers and preparing a salad to determine whether a thermometer was used to check the doneness of the turkey patties. Following meal preparation, all participants responded to a postobservation interview about food handling behaviors. Treatment group participants were also asked about the intervention. A total of 383 people participated in the study (201 in the control group and 182 in the treatment group). Participants who viewed the video were twice as likely to use a thermometer to check the doneness of the turkey patties compared with the participants who were not exposed to the video (75 versus 34%) and twice as likely to place the thermometer in the correct location (52 versus 23%). Sixty-seven percent of participants who watched the video reported that it influenced their behavior in the kitchen. This study demonstrates the importance of timing and framing of a behavioral intervention for thermometer use and highlights considerations for the development of additional messages (e.g., proper insertion). HIGHLIGHTS

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