Comparative Study Of Perceptions Research Articles

A comparative study of perceptions and experiences of online Chinese language learners in China and the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract This study compared the perceptions and experiences of 173 students studying Chinese as a foreign language in universities online during the COVID-19 pandemic in China and the United States. Controlling students’ previous diversity of Chinese course delivery modes across countries and Chinese language levels, three two-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were conducted to compare differences among three dependent variables: 1) satisfaction towards online classes; 2) self-perceived learning effectiveness online versus onsite; and 3) willingness to take a virtual Chinese course in the future. The results did not find statistical significances regarding students’ satisfaction and willingness across countries and language levels. However, the results found students in the United States (US) viewed online classes as significantly less effective than learning in-person, which was different from the views of students in China. The Pearson correlation analysis indicated that there were positive correlations among these three variables. Pearson chi-squared tests found that, significantly, students in the US preferred to take Chinese courses in-person. Pearson’s chi-squared tests on categories formed from the three open-ended questions highlighted the importance of four factors influencing the success of students’ online classes: technology, emotion and motivation, learning productivity, and teaching presence. Pedagogical recommendations are discussed.

A Comparative Study of Perceptions and Use of Google Scholar and Academic Library Discovery Systems

Google Scholar and academic library discovery systems are both popular resources among academic users for finding scholarly information. By conducting an online survey with 975 users from more than 20 public research universities across the United States, this study comparatively investigates how and why academic users use these two resources. Results show that the ways participants used both resources were similar, and both were perceived as highly accessible and useful . Academic library discovery systems’ perceived comprehensiveness , subjective norm , loyalty , and intended use were higher than Google Scholar, while Google Scholar’s perceived ease of use , system quality , and satisfaction were higher than that of academic library discovery systems.

A Comparative Study of Perceptions on the Nature of Science by Korean Primary School Teachers and Secondary School Science Teachers

A Comparative Study of Perceptions on the Nature of Science by Korean Primary School Teachers and Secondary School Science Teachers

A comparative study of perceptions on STEAM education by the primary and secondary school teachers participated in the advanced STEAM teacher training program

A comparative study of perceptions on STEAM education by the primary and secondary school teachers participated in the advanced STEAM teacher training program

Comparative study of perceptions of family members to the end-of-life care in residential care facilities and hospitals in Tampere, Finland

Objective: Current trend in long-term care (LTC) is to bring the care to the place where the person lives and to avoid unnecessary transitions. The purpose of the study was to find out family members’ opinions about the quality of end-of-life care in LTC compared to care in hospitals.Methods: A postal questionnaire was sent to the family members of 168 residents, who had died during the year 2012 in LTC in Tampere, southern Finland.Results: A total of 97 family members (58%) returned the questionnaire. Eighty-two percent of the residents suffered from dementia. Family members seemed to be more satisfied with the care if the resident had died in LTC. Family members reported that residents who had died in LTC were more often kept clean (80% vs. 55%; p = .020), their dignity was maintained more often (84% vs. 56%; p = .021) and their wishes considering their care were acknowledged better (82% vs. 50%; p = .033) compared to the residents that died in a hospital. Residents who died in LTC suffered also less from agitation (32% vs. 60%; p = .047). The trend in the prevalence of other signs and symptoms and the prevalence of non-palliative interventions was lower, if the resident had died in LTC.Conclusions: Family members perceived the quality of end-of-life care given in residential care facilities to be at least as good, or, in some cases, better than the quality of end-of-life care given in a hospital.

A comparative study of perceptions towards entrepreneurship in India, Poland, and the USA

The main purpose of our study was to assess the perceptions of MBA and MS (in organisation development and knowledge management) students towards entrepreneurship. We were interested in questions such as whether students from the post-socialist Poland or less capitalism friendly India will perceive entrepreneurship the same way students from a free-market oriented culture such as the USA. Using qualitative methods of data collection and thematic analysis we explored the data to bring out underlying and deep rooted assumptions towards business, leadership, and wealth creation. We found that core cultural values impact significantly students’ attitudes towards entrepreneurship and business creation.

A comparative study of perceptions of internationalisation strategies in UK universities

Using an exploratory methodology, this paper compares the internationalisation strategies of two groups of UK universities and the views of staff groups at those institutions. It moves beyond an examination of teaching and learning initiatives developed by enthusiastic supporters of internationalisation. Instead it aims to throw some light on what is happening at a more strategic level in UK institutions. It focuses on how UK universities are internationalising and what approaches seem to be successful and unsuccessful and suggests a series of qualities universities need to possess in order to implement an effective internationalisation strategy.

A comparative study of perceptions of gender and leadership in Australian and Turkish universities

This paper analyses differences in perceptions of gender and leadership though qualitative interviews with 45 senior managers in Australia and Turkey. The literature suggests that masculine models of leadership are changing with both women and many men preferring transformational leadership styles. The research found that there were different perceptions about gender and leadership in Australian and Turkish universities, reflecting different economic and social contexts. Turkish respondents mostly did not engage in discussion on the topic and did not consider women experienced discrimination as managers. In contrast, Australian respondents acknowledged discrimination and supported interventions by Vice-Chancellors (VCs) to increase women in university management. Perceptions of leadership in Turkish universities were aligned with a predominantly masculine/transactional model, and in Australia had moved from heroic masculinity to more inclusive leadership styles, consistent with a transformational leadership model.

Pu'aka Tonga

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A Comparative Study of Perceptions and Intention to Report on Elder Abuse between Nurses and Elderlies

Purpose: This study examined differences in perceptions and intention to report on elder abuse between nurses and elderlies. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used. The participants were 301 nurses and 326 elderlies (>60 years) living in Seoul. Data were collected by convenience sampling. The research instrument utilized in this study to measure perceptions and intention to report were 11 of 12 scenarios adapted by Yoo & Kim from Moon and Williams(1993). Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-test, Chi-Square and Pearson's correlation. Results: The mean score of perceptions on elder abuse was 3.11 for nurses and 2.98 for elderlies. The most severely perceived type of abuse was sexual abuse, followed by physical abuse, neglect, financial abuse, and emotional abuse. Statistically significant group differences were evident in perceptions of elder abuse in six of the scenarios and in all scenarios for intention to report. Conclusions: Differences in perceptions and intention to report on elder abuse between nurses and elderlies should be considered in developing effective measures in prevention and intervention of elder abuse.

A Comparative Study of Perceptions about Secondary Pre-service Trainees’ Teaching English during Practicum.

A Comparative Study of Perceptions about Secondary Pre-service Trainees’ Teaching English during Practicum.

A comparative study of perceptions toward “scratch and save” promotions in Canada and Korea

PurposeThe paper seeks to examine cross‐cultural differences in how consumers evaluate “scratch and save” (SAS) promotions (which are characterized by uncertainty of savings outcomes) between Canada and Korea, where the promotion tool is widely used but the countries have different cultural values.Design/methodology/approachAn experiment was conducted to examine cross‐cultural differences in SAS promotion evaluations between Canada (n=77) and Korea (n=78).FindingsSAS promotions effectively stimulate favorable shopping intentions in Canada, a country with a low uncertainty avoidance culture, more so than in Korea, a country with a high uncertainty avoidance culture. However, subjects in Korea show consistently higher savings expectations from SAS promotions than subjects in Canada. Thus, the results report that consumers with the highest savings expectations do not necessarily have the highest intention to shop. In addition, in Korea, a SAS promotion with guaranteed minimum savings is found to be very effective due to reduced ambiguity about its outcome.Research limitations/implicationsThe study suggests cross‐cultural differences in the applicability of the disjunction effect.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that when SAS promotions are presented in a country with high uncertainty avoidance, retailers should explicitly indicate the value of the guaranteed minimum savings. By promising guaranteed savings, retailers can reduce consumers' relatively high concerns about unknown SAS outcomes, which results in a greater advantage in building favorable perceptions.Originality/valueVery little work has been undertaken into SAS promotions and no known empirical research has been undertaken into cross‐cultural differences. This paper fills some of the gaps.

Environmental preferences of homeowners

A comparative study of perceptions concerning the environmental quality of residential real estate in Switzerland based on empirical data collected in three different linguistic regions is presented. Responses by homeowners in the Geneva, Zurich and Lugano areas to questionnaires involving pairwise preference criteria are analysed in the framework of the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). Eight different environmental quality criteria are used and responses are categorised in terms of indicators concerning the personal situation of the homeowner. The results show that environmental preference levels across the three cities are in the 7‐18 per cent range. It appears that perceptions are similar for four of the eight criteria, whereas notable differences exist for the other criteria. Some possible interpretations of these results are given. Finally, possible extensions to this study are discussed, in particular how the approach could be integrated in a more detailed spatial analysis of socio‐economic data in the framework of geographic information systems.

A comparative study of perceptions and understanding of multiculturalism

In designing diversity training programs, experts have not always paid attention to the recipients of such training. Do different groups require different methods for presenting and/or implementing multicultural training? Our research studies the issue of multiculturalism from the perspective of the recipients and compares reactions to multiculturalism in two geographic regions of the continental United States. Students at two universities were interviewed, one in the southwest and the other in the northern plains. After qualitative/interpretive analysis was performed, four issues emerged from these data: (a) meanings of cultural diversity, (b) evidence of cultural diversity on campus, (c) institutional responses to cultural diversity, and (d) suggested institutional action. Differences in reactions to multicultural issues were found in the two geographic regions as respondents defined diversity issues solely on the basis of their particular region.

Domestic violence: A comparative study of perceptions and attitudes toward domestic abuse cases among social service and criminal justice professionals

Addressing the diverse and interdisciplinary needs of victims and abusers of acts of domestic violence requires efforts of collaboration on the part of both social service and justice professions. Yet information on the extent to which practitioners in various professions share common perceptions and attitudes toward victims and perpetrators of domestic violence is somewhat limited. This article evaluates the extent to which professionals from six social service and criminal justice agencies share similar attitudes and perceptions relative to the definitions of various acts of domestic violence, the best method for handling domestic violence, the criminalization of domestic violence, the endorsement of treatment of domestic violence, and the most helpful agencies in responding to cases of domestic violence.

A Comparative Study of Perceptions of a University Environment between Honor and Nonhonor Freshmen Groups

A Comparative Study of Perceptions of a University Environment between Honor and Nonhonor Freshmen Groups