Influence Of Personal Variables Research Articles

Ispoljavanje stresa i tehnike prevazilaženja u nastavničkoj praksi

Stress is most often defined as a person's physiological and psychological reaction to threatening stimuli from the environment, with the personal experience of stress being of fundamental importance for this reaction, primarily the emotions that stress causes in an individual, because each person is a "story for themselves". How we react to stress depends on our experience, personal capacities, current mood and many other characteristics of our personality. On the physical level, stress is a physiological process by which our body responds to a threat or danger. When our brain assesses some circumstances as threatening (in any sense, physical or psychological), it raises all its capacities to the maximum with increased alertness and attention. Professional stress is such a relationship between a person and their work environment that they assess as too demanding for their adaptive resources or capacities and threatening their well-being. Professional burden is understood as the total impact of assessed stresses in a particular profession, and is considered a precursor to burnout. Burnout syndrome is defined as exhaustion in professional work that occurs under the influence of personality variables and/or working conditions variables and that significantly limits or even prevents professional engagement.

Influence of Personality Variables on Career Choices of Senior Secondary School Students in Lagos State: Implications for Career Guidance in Post Covid-19 Era

Influence of Personality Variables on Career Choices of Senior Secondary School Students in Lagos State: Implications for Career Guidance in Post Covid-19 Era

Personal variables and attitude of youths to Lassa fever preventive practices in Bwari area Council Abuja, Nigeria: Counselling implications

The study investigated the influence of personal variables on the attitude of Youths in Bwari Area Council Abuja, Nigeria to Lassa fever preventive practices. The study used the descriptive survey design. Using the snowball sampling technique proposed by Jones (1997) and used by Denwigwe and Ezekwe (2017), a sample of 200 youths was selected from the study area. Four hypotheses were formulated for the study and tested at 0.05 level of significance. A researcher-made questionnaire known as the personal variables and attitude to Lassa fever preventive practices questionnaire (PVALPPQ) was used as the instrument for data collection. The population t-test and independent t-test were the statistical techniques for data analysis. Findings revealed that the attitude of youths in Bwari Area Council Abuja, Nigeria to Lassa fever preventive practices was negative, gender did not significantly influence youth’s attitude while youths’ education status and family type influenced youths’ attitude to Lassa fever preventive practices. Recommendations were stated such as counselling youths on the strategies for Lassa fever disease prevention

Influence of Personal Variables on Motivation and Barriers to the Practice of Physical Exercise in Adolescents

Influence of Personal Variables on Motivation and Barriers to the Practice of Physical Exercise in Adolescents

Analiza korelacji pomiędzy nasileniem cech osobowości a strategiami uczenia się leksyki na przykładzie polskich uczących się języka niemieckiego na trzecim etapie edukacyjnym

Developing learners' lexical subsystem is one of the most important tasks of foreign language didactics. The observable turn towards vocabulary (,,Wortschatzwende’’) has contributed to an in-depth reflection on learners' lexical competence, including their strategic competence. The aim of this article is to present results of a correlational research concerning the influence of personality variables (understood according to the Five-Factor Model) on the range and frequency of strategies used by Polish high-school students to learn German vocabulary. The research project described in this article was conducted in April 2021. The polish adaptation of the NEO Five-Factor Inventory was applied to examine the learners’ personality traits. The Polish version of Schmitt's Vocabulary Learning Strategies Questionnaire (VLSQ) was used to investigate students’ preferred strategies for learning German vocabulary. Based on the conclusions from the research, an attempt was made to formulate practical guidelines for foreign language teachers concerning the possibilities of developing learners' lexical competence. The report is complemented by a list of open research questions and problems in this field.

The Digital Competence of Pre-Service Educators: The Influence of Personal Variables

Currently, 21st century students need competences that enable them to adapt to a new type of individual information and individual knowledge relationship, and, therefore, the education system should contemplate new ways for learners to develop in accordance with this so-called information and knowledge society. One of special importance is so-called digital competency. This article presents the results of a research study to determine the influence that the variables of gender, age, and academic degree have on the acquisition of digital competence by pre-service educators, with a sample of 370 students from different education degrees from the University of Salamanca (Spain). A quantitative methodology was used, employing a non-experimental method and the electronic survey technique to collect information on the dimensions of knowledge, as well as the management of and attitude towards information and communication technologies (ICTs). Data were analyzed inferentially from a comparison of means using nonparametric tests. This analysis was completed with the incorporation of Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves, which allowed us to graphically verify the differences between the subsamples and thus compare the different groups in relation to the proposed dimensions. The main conclusion was that the three variables studied can be considered as influential, though not determinant, in the acquisition of digital competency.

Pengaruh Kepribadian, Pembelajaran, Kemampuan Dan Karakteristik Biografis Terhadap Komitmen Organisasi Pada Karyawan BMT UGT Sidogiri Surabaya

There are several factors that can affect the level of employee organizational commitment. Some of these factors include personality, learning, abilities and biographical characteristics. This research used quantitative research. From the results of this test to prove the simultaneous and partial influence between personality variables, learning, abilities, and individual characteristics of organizational commitment to BMT UGT Sidogiri employees in Surabaya. For the F test that there was a simultaneous and significant influence between the variables of individual characteristics on organizational commitment to BMT UGT Sidogiri employees, which had a significance level of 0,000 <0.05 and an F count of 8.498> 2.606. For the results of the t test or partial test, that the most significant personality influenced the value of t arithmetic> t table was 3.286> 2.0129, while other variables such as learning with t value <t table was -1.814 <2.0129 showed that there was no significant effect on organizational commitment, the ability with a t value <t table that was 1.978 <2.0129 indicated that there was a partial but not significant effect, and biographical characteristics with a t value <t table that was 1.102 <2.0129 showed that there was a partial but not significant effect on organizational commitment in BMT UGT Sidogiri employees in Surabaya. The influence of personality variables, learning, ability and biographical characteristics on organizational commitment in BMT UGT Sidogiri employees was expected for the institution to pay attention to the organizational commitment of employees. Keyword: employee’s personality, employee’s learning, employee’s ability, employee’s biographical characteristics, organizational commitment.

Influence of personality variables, impulsivity, perfectionism, self-esteem and self-efficacy in Work Craving

Antecedentes: Estudios recientes has sugerido que hay relación entre algunas variables de personalidad y la adicción al trabajo. En el presente trabajo nos hemos planteado el objetivo de realizar un estudio Predictivo de las variables antecedentes del Work Craving a través de las variables Impulsividad, Personalidad, Perfeccionismo, autoestima y Autoeficacia. Método: Los participantes han sido 332 trabajadores, obtenidos mediante un muestreo no probabilístico. Se han utilizado los programas FACTOR (versión 7.2) y SPSS 23.0. Resultados: se determina la capacidad predictiva de variables de personalidad y autoestima sobre el Work Craving. Conclusiones: El Work Craving se puede predecir a través de determinadas variables (Estabilidad emocional, Perfeccionismo y autoestima), contribuyendo la presente investigación a un mayor conocimiento de la Adicción al Trabajo y a la potenciación de un estilo de vida saludable que se puede ver afectado por la Adicción al Trabajo. Background: Recent studies have suggested a relationship between certain personality variables and work addiction. In the present work we conduct a predictive study of the background variables of work craving through the variables Impulsivity, Personality, Perfectionism, Self-esteem and Self-efficacy. Method: The participants were 332 workers obtained by non-probability sampling. We used the FACTOR programs (version 7.2) and SPSS 23.0. Results: The predictive capacity of personality variables and self-esteem is determined on the work craving. Conclusions: Work craving can be predicted through certain variables (Emotional Stability, Perfectionism and Self-esteem). This research contributes to greater knowledge of work addiction and to the empowerment of a healthy lifestyle that can be affected by addiction to work. No funding has been received to make this article.

Situational strategic versus personal influences on negotiation medium choice

PurposeThis study aims to compare predictions from media synchronicity theory (MST) with the influence of personality variables in an attempt to explain how negotiators choose the communication media for negotiation.Design/methodology/approachThe authors examine media choice in two scenario-based experimental studies with students (n = 209) and professionals (n = 302) in a negotiation setting. For the analysis of the data, the authors use multilevel modeling.FindingsThis study offers support for the central proposition of MST, namely, that the type of communication subtask (conveyance or convergence) determines the degree of media synchronicity needed and therefore media choice (face-to-face or email). The support for its boundary conditions and contingent situational determinants is weaker. With the affect for communication channel scale, this study also captures individual media preferences for face-to-face or email communication, which have consistent influences on negotiators’ media choice. The personal influence variables on average account for similar variance in the data compared with the MST-based determinants.Originality/valueThis study sheds new light on diverging empirical results concerning media influences in negotiation and offers some reconciling suggestions. Furthermore, this study is the first to test boundary conditions of MST. Also, it stresses the importance of negotiators’ media preferences for media choice.

Psychotherapy – Analyzing Conversation of Typical Problematic Situations (TPS)

Introduction In relation to the psychotherapeutic process, studies have investigated the influence of personality variables (such as socio-economic background, attachment styles, status differences, race, gender) on the one hand, and training orientations (such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, psychodynamic, gestalt, systemic), on the other, but results have been largely inconclusive and ambiguous.

Children’s section of the Jaffna Public Library: user satisfaction survey

Purpose – This survey research aims to investigate the level of satisfaction among children (up to 14 years) with regard to facilities and services available at the children’s section of the Jaffna Public Library (JPL, Sri Lanka). Design/methodology/approach – A structured questionnaire was distributed among randomly selected members of the children’s section, JPL. Data collected via the structured questionnaire were analysed using SPSS 22.0. In addition to the descriptive analysis, independent samples t-test and f-test were conducted to observe the influence of personal variables on different facets of user satisfaction. Findings – The response rate was 67 per cent. Descriptive analysis showed that the prime purpose of visiting the children’s section (JPL) is reading books and other materials. With regard to frequency of visit, 86 per cent of the respondents visit the library three to four times in a week or at least once a week. Results of the f-test indicated that there is no significant difference among different age groups for overall satisfaction of children’s section facilities and services. Results of the t-test revealed that female children are more satisfied with the library environment compared to males. Further, the level of satisfaction with shelf arrangement, library environment and children’s programmes differed significantly between children studying in the bilingual and the Tamil mediums. Originality/value – This study reports the empirical findings of the user survey carried out at the children’s section of the JPL.

Personal Variables as Correlate of Drug Use Behaviour among Secondary School Students in Osun State, Nigeria

This study examined the influence of personal variables (age, sex, academic-class and religion) on drug use behaviour among secondary school students in Osun State. Nigeria. Descriptive research design was employed. The sample for this study was 1800 students selected randomly from thirty secondary schools randomly selected from six Local Government areas of Osun state. The Local Government areas were: Ife North, Iwo, Orolu, Ife-South, Odo-otin and Atakumosa. Drug Use Behaviour Inventory (DUBI), Drug Use Behaviour Assessment Interview Schedule (DUBAIS) and Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R) were the three instruments used to elicit information from the respondents. Data were subjected to Relative Significant Index, descriptive and Chi-square Statistics Findings indicated that there was no significant relationship between drug use behaviour, sex and religion, but drug use behaviour was significantly influenced by age and academic class. The study concluded that an understanding of predictors of drug use behaviour is necessary among secondary school students. Recommendations were made and necessary conclusion drawn. DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2015.v5n2p205

Some theoretical and methodological suggestions for studies examining accountants' professional judgments and earnings management

Abstract The objective of this paper is to provide theoretical and methodological suggestions to guide future research on the controversial topics of accountants' professional judgments and earnings management. Based on an evaluation of prior research, this paper provides four suggestions. First, it is suggested that a focus on the influence of personality variables is likely to provide sharper insights into judgments of individuals. Two relevant personality variables have been selected for this paper, namely, Construal of Self and Regulatory Focus Theory. Both Construal of Self and Regulatory Focus Theory have been, primarily in psychology literature, proven as valid and relevant for judgments, decisions and behavior. Second, prior literature conducted studies on earnings management and ethical issues to a large extent in the United States, often assuming that findings are generalizable and transferable to other countries. Given the importance of contextual factors and of gaining insights from global perspectives, the examination of nations with different contextual environments and particularly of countries in which ethical issues have not been rigorously examined, is suggested. Third, prior research has largely relied on simplistic unidimensional ethics measures that are unlikely to capture the complexity of accountants' professional judgments. It is suggested that a combination of a unidimensional measure and ‘Multidimensional Ethics Measure’ (MEM) provides richer insights into judgments. Fourth, this paper also suggests measuring “holier-than-thou” perception bias. “Holier-than-thou” perception bias means that individuals consider themselves as more ethical than their peers. This bias is important because it may foster an unethical organizational culture. Some of the suggestions included in this paper may provide useful guidance for future studies examining accountants' professional judgments and earnings management.

The interactive influence of conscientiousness and openness to experience on dissent

Recent research suggests that two psychological factors are necessary for group members to dissent: a capacity to form alternate perspectives on group issues, and a motivation to publicly express them. With respect to the influence of personality variables, Openness to Experience may predispose individuals toward the formation of alternate opinions, while Conscientiousness may motivate the articulation of deviant perspectives once they have been formed. Data across three studies evidenced this interactive pattern such that only among individuals high on Openness did Conscientiousness predict willingness to influence one's group, in particular via expression of dissenting opinions. Effects were not moderated by collective identification, indicating that these personality and social identity level variables can operate independently of one another.

Predictors of alcohol use prior to deployment in National Guard Soldiers

Frequent and heavy alcohol use is associated with negative mental and physical health consequences. Previous research has suggested that alcohol misuse is associated with demographic, personality, and mental health variables. This study examined the relative contribution of these factors in predicting drinking among National Guard soldiers prior to deployment to a combat zone. Members of a National Guard Brigade Combat Team (N=515) completed questionnaires assessing drinking behaviors in the past year (frequency, quantity, binge, and total drinking), as well as demographic, personality, and mental health variables. As a group, demographic and personality variables significantly predicted all drinking outcomes. Negative emotionality and disconstraint were independent predictors of all drinking variables. Younger age predicted higher quantity of drinking, while being unmarried predicted greater total drinking and higher frequency of binge drinking. Once the influence of personality variables were accounted for, mental health was not associated with any drinking variable. The results of this study illustrate the role of factors associated with problematic drinking in a sample of high-risk individuals.

The use of medical information in Nigeria: The influence of gender and status

Medical doctors are important members of the health-care team, and to discharge their duties credibly, they need adequate and quick information. A search of the literature yielded a handful of studies on the provision and organization of medical information with little emphasis on the influence of personal variables on information utilization. We report the influence of gender and status on reasons for searching medical information by doctors in Nigeria. A pretested questionnaire was given to all 720 doctors in active practice working in the 5 Teaching Hospitals of southeastern Nigeria. The returned questionnaires were analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA). Six hundred fourteen of 720 (85.3%) doctors responded to the questionnaire; 116 (18.9%) of the respondents were females. It was found that among the male resident doctors the most common reason for searching medical information was for examination preparation, which had 356 (89.9%) positive respondents, followed by career development, 340 (85.9%). For the female residents, updating knowledge was the most common reason, with 90 (91.8%) positive respondents followed by examination preparation, 87 (88.8%). Updating knowledge was the most common reason for both the male and female consultants, followed by research for teaching and publication. The male resident doctors were more concerned with passing their professional examinations, and that was their main reason for searching medical information. The other groups searched information mostly to update their knowledge. Better medical practice was not an important reason to any of the groups. This attitude should be changed through continuing medical education (CME), which refers to a specific form of continuing education that helps those in the medical field maintain competence and learn about new and developing areas of their field.

The influence of personal variables on work-related low-back disorders and implications for future research.

Work-related low-back disorders (LBDs) continue to be one of the single largest sources of compensation costs. The relative contributions of personal, workplace, organizational, and environmental variables to the development and severity of LBDs are not completely understood. The inclusion of personal variables in epidemiologic studies of LBDs has been inconsistent, and different authors have different opinions concerning the importance of such variables. Personal variables either known or suspected to influence outcomes are discussed to elucidate the importance of these variables with respect to understanding LBDs and conducting epidemiological studies in industry. The authors suggest that age, gender, injury history, relative strength, smoking, and psychosocial variables be studied further, and that height, weight, pathologies, genetic factors, maximum oxygen uptake, and absolute strength are unlikely to produce significant effects in industrial populations.

Personality and surgical recovery: a review.

Studies concerned with the influence of personality variables on recovery from surgery are critically reviewed. There is some evidence that high levels of neuroticism or trait-anxiety are associated with more distress and slower recovery from surgery. Evidence concerning other personality variables is less conclusive, and those positive associations that have been found may be attributable to overlap between the assessments used and trait-anxiety measures. Further research should involve patient groups that are more homogeneous in terms of sex and type of surgery. Progress in the field would also be furthered by the use of factorially grounded personality measures and standard recovery variables such as pain ratings, respiratory complications or resumption of normal activities. The links which have been found between personality and clinical outcome measures can be explained in terms of effects on subjective distress, or on the patients' involvement in behaviour which may promote recovery, or on physiological and immunological mechanisms.

Annoyance Caused by Road Traffic Noise

A large scale survey dealing with annoyance caused by road traffic noise was carried out in Antwerp. Belgium In the first part of this study some general aspects of the survey arc presented, and the relationship between mean annoyance scores and noise is discussed. The second part examines the relationship between individual annoyance scores and noise levels and the influence of personality variables, the lay-out of the residence, sensitivity to noise and some demographical variables upon this relationship Finally, the findings of this research are compared with results of other studies.

Anxiety associated with flying: a retrospective survey of military aircrew psychiatric casualties.

This paper describes a retrospective study of the influence of personal variables and treatment methods on the prognosis for a return to flying of service aircrew suffering from anxiety states precipitated by flying stress. The study was made preparatory to a prospective investigation of treatment of anxiety states in aircrew.