Significant Predictive Relationship Research Articles

The community of inquiry as a tool for measuring student engagement in blended massive open online courses (MOOCs): a case study of university students in a developing country

While massive open online courses (MOOCs) promise to democratise access to education, the literature reveals a nuanced understanding of engagement in these settings, especially in resource-constrained environments. Blended MOOCs combine MOOCs and physical classroom settings of contents and instructions. This study extends this discourse by focusing on blended MOOCs, which remain under-explored in the context of developing countries. The blended MOOC at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana, deals with third-party MOOCs as open educational resources (OERs) integrated with campus-based courses. UCC students have been using such blended MOOCs since 2016, when all level 100 students were mandated to enrol in a course entitled Information Technology Skills (ITS101). ITS101 is aligned to courses in a MOOC platform called Alison as an OER. Students' engagement is key to their continued use and satisfaction with online learning, such as MOOCs. However, among all the e-learning modes, students' engagement is the lowest in MOOCs, leading to high dropout rates. Blended MOOCs are one of the techniques recommended to reverse the undesirability of MOOCs, including engagement. However, few studies have been conducted on students' engagement in blended MOOCs, especially among university students in sub-Saharan Africa using MOOCs as OERs. Thus, this paper aims to measure student engagement in blended MOOCs using the revised Community of Inquiry for university students in a developing country. The rationale is to determine whether factors affect engagement positively or negatively. A two-stage cluster sampling technique was used to determine the participants for this study. A list of blended MOOC classes offered at UCC was obtained from the staff's mailing list. In the first stage, academic levels (100, 200, 300 and 800) were randomly selected from the strata using a lottery sampling technique. In the second stage, another simple random selection of blended MOOC courses or classes was used within each selected academic level. All students in the selected classes were then included in the study. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling was used to validate the model on the predictive relationships existing among the four presences (cognitive, learning, social and teaching) and engagement. Results from the structural model analysis proved a statistically significant predictive relationship among the constructs within the model. Learning presence had the most significant effect on student engagement. Thus, it should be included as one of the presences in the community of inquiry.

Examine the Predictive Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Perceived Stress among Pregnant Women

The woman's mental and physical health will unavoidably suffer throughout her pregnancy. Extreme mood swings and, in rare occasions, mental instability can occur. These factors make pregnancy a time when a woman has to undertake bio-psycho-social modifications, such as establishing strong social support systems, in order to alleviate the stress that comes with being pregnant. Objective: To investigate the predictive relationship between perceived social support and perceived stress among pregnant women in Pakistan. Methods: The study used a correlational cross-sectional research design. The sample consisted of (N=72) pregnant females in their third trimester with an age range between 18 to 37 years (Mean age= 26.3; SD=4.4) was selected from departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology of various hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan by using purposive sampling technique. The data were collected from December 2022 till January 2023. The demographic information form, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and Perceived Stress Scale were used, and analysis of data were done by using Regression analysis and One-way ANOVA through SPSS version 25.0. Results: The findings revealed a significant negative predictive relationship between perceived social support from friends and perceived stress of pregnant women (b= -.482, p<.05). The analysis of variance reveals that significant mean differences in socioeconomic status and number of miscarriages on perceived stress are present among pregnant women. Conclusions: These results emphasize the need to develop comprehensive strategies for assisting pregnant women by taking into account the aspects of social support, and make interventions to tackle stress successfully, and enhance maternal well-being throughout the pregnancy.

The influence of subjective socioeconomic status on inclination to offline collective action: a sequential mediation framework of group relative deprivation and online collective behavioral intentions

This study investigates the influence of subjective socioeconomic status (SES) on the inclination towards collective action among college students while exploring the mediating roles of group relative deprivation and intentions of online collective behavior. A sample of 250 undergraduate students from diverse Chinese universities participated in a survey, anonymously completing measures of subjective SES, group relative deprivation, intention of online collective behavior, and intention of offline collective action. Utilizing Model 6 of the SPSS PROCESS macro, the data was analyzed to examine sequential mediation effects. Results indicate a significant negative predictive relationship between SES and offline collective behavior intention (β=-0.843, p<0.001). Mediation analysis reveals a sequential mediating mechanism, with SES exerting an indirect effect on offline collective behavior dispositions through group relative deprivation (β=-0.423, p<0.001), further influencing the intention of online collective behavior (β=0.657, p<0.01). The sequential mediation model explains 21.9% of the total effect. This study contributes to understanding the complex mechanisms underlying the impact of subjective SES on collective action intentions, emphasizing the importance of considering subjective perceptions in predicting collective behavior. These findings have implications for theoretical frameworks and practical interventions aimed at fostering collective action in various societal contexts.

Role of Emotional Intelligence in Life Satisfaction among Hospital Nurses in Pakistan

Emotional intelligence is a skill involving understanding, perceiving, managing, and utilizing information. Nurses with high emotional intelligence may have high life satisfaction which can enhance their productivity in the workplace by effectively managing emotions. Objective: To explore the role of emotional intelligence in life satisfaction among hospital nurses in Pakistan. Methods: A correlational study was conducted involving purposive sampling of 511 registered female nurses, aged 20 to 45 in Karachi and Hyderabad, Pakistan. Life satisfaction was assessed using a subset of the ICP-Subjective Wellbeing Scale while for Emotional Intelligence, Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF) was used. Ethical considerations were stringently adhered to throughout the study, maintaining participant confidentiality and ensuring adherence to research norms. Results: The results revealed a significant predictive relationship between EI and life satisfaction in female hospital nurses [r = .199; R2=.040, F (510) = 20.994, p<.000]. Conclusions: Globally, Nurses are considered vital to healthcare system, including in Pakistan where mental health issues among them are notable. The study concluded that emotional intelligence predicts higher life satisfaction among hospital nurses.

ENHANCING STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BASIC SCIENCE: THE ROLE OF ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING, CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, AND TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS

This study explored how assessment for learning, classroom management strategies, and teacher-student relationships predict students' academic achievement in Basic Science among students in Enugu State. The correlational survey design was employed in the study. The population of the study comprised 21,989 JSS III Basic Science students for the 2022/2023 academic session in public secondary schools. A sample of 400 students determined using Taro Yamen's (1967) formula and drawn through a multi-stage sampling procedure was used for the study. Data was collected using the Assessment Quality Enhancement Scale (AQES) and the Basic Science Academic Achievement Proforma (BSAAP). The internal consistency of the AQES was determined using Cronbach's Alpha reliability method, yielding a reliability estimate of 0.84. The BSAAP, on the other hand, collected existing academic achievement scores of sampled students in Basic Science from their 1st and 2nd term results for the 2022/2023 academic session. Data was analyzed using regression analysis. Results revealed significant predictive relationships between teachers' use of assessment for learning, classroom management approaches, teacher-student relationships, and students' academic performance in Basic Science. Specifically, the correlation coefficients (R) of assessment for learning, classroom management, and teacher-student relationships were 0.53, 0.51, and 0.41, with predictive powers of 28%, 26%, and 16%, respectively. These findings highlight the importance of ongoing teacher professional development, curriculum reform initiatives, and supportive school environments in fostering academic success in Basic Science. The implications of these results underscore the critical role of effective teaching practices and positive teacher-student interactions in enhancing students' academic achievement.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0258/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Comparison of Disease Severity Classifications of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: GOLD vs. STAR in Clinical Practice.

In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are two known classifications for assessing what is called disease severity. One is the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) classification, which is based on the post-bronchodilator value of FEV1 (% reference). The other is the STaging of Airflow obstruction by Ratio (STAR), with four grades of severity in subjects with an FEV1/FVC ratio <0.70: STAR 1 ≥0.60 to <0.70, STAR 2 ≥0.50 to <0.60, STAR 3 ≥0.40 to <0.50, and STAR 4 <0.40. The aim of this study was to compare the staging of COPD using the GOLD and STAR classifications in clinical practice. We reanalyzed data from our outpatient cohort study, which included 141 participants with COPD from 2015 to 2023. We compared mortality and COPD-specific health status between the GOLD 1 to 4 groups and the STAR 1 to 4 groups. By simple calculation, GOLD and STAR severity classes coincided in 75 participants (53.2%). The weighted Bangdiwala B value with linear weights was 0.775. The participants were observed for up to 95 months, with a median of 54 months. Death was confirmed in 29 participants (20.5%). In univariate Cox proportional hazards analyses, there was a significant difference in mortality between the GOLD 1 and GOLD 3 + 4 groups, with the GOLD 1 group used as the reference [hazard ratio 4.222 (95% CI 1.298-13.733), p = 0.017]. However, there was no statistically significant predictive relationship between STAR 1 and STAR 2, or between STAR 1 and STAR 3 + 4. St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) Total and COPD Assessment Test (CAT) scores were significantly different between all GOLD groups, except for the CAT score between GOLD 1 and GOLD 2. The SGRQ Total and CAT scores were significantly different between STAR 1 and STAR 3 + 4, but not between STAR 1 and STAR 2. From the perspective of all-cause mortality and COPD-specific health status, the GOLD classification is more discriminative than STAR.

Parallel processing modeling in longitudinal designs: An example predicting trajectories of distress and life satisfaction.

Parallel process modeling (PPM) can be used to analyze co-occurring relationships between health and psychological variables over time. A demonstration is provided using data obtained from the British Household Panel Survey (years 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008), examining predictors of ongoing changes in their distress and life satisfaction of a subsample from the survey. In the 2005 survey, data were available from 7,970 participants based on the following demographic variables: gender, age, ever registered as disabled, and ever experienced any strokes (before or at 2005). Time-varying variables included distress and life satisfaction collected yearly from 2005 to 2008. Time-invariant variables included age (65 or older), gender, disability condition, and stroke survivor status. Steps of fitting the PPM are presented. Four distinct distress trajectory groups-chronic, recovery, delayed, and resilient-were identified from the PPM estimates. Resilient and recovery groups showed a positive trend in life satisfaction. The delayed distress and chronic groups had a slight decrease in satisfaction. The time-invariant covariates only significantly predicted baseline levels of distress and satisfaction (i.e., their intercepts). PPM is a relatively simple and powerful tool for simultaneously studying relations between multiple processes. A step-by-step approach on decomposing the significant predictive relation from the change of distress to the change of satisfaction is presented. Properly decomposing any significant growth factor regressed on another growth factor is necessary to fully comprehend the intricate relationships within the results. Practical implications and additional methodological information about fitting PPM are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

The effect of epistemic beliefs and emotions on students' attitudes toward genetically modified foods

AbstractA large body of research literature has explored socio‐scientific issues (SSIs) in science teaching and learning, documenting the impact of epistemic beliefs on epistemic emotion, which influences student's reactions to complex scientific topics. Often, students' reactions reflect scientific misconceptions, the correction of which may result in emotional and attitudinal changes. However, research has not fully explored the impact of students' epistemic beliefs on emotions and attitudes toward genetically modified foods (GMFs). The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of students' epistemic beliefs on epistemic emotions and attitudes toward GMFs. A quantitative correlational research design was utilized with 78 students at a large private university in the Mid‐Atlantic United States. Participants' epistemic beliefs were assessed prior to reading a refutation text and a persuasive text about GMFs. Afterward, they completed questionnaires about epistemic emotions and attitudes toward GMFs. Results indicated that no statistically significant predictive relationship exists between the participants' epistemic beliefs and emotions or between epistemic beliefs and attitudes toward GMFs. However, a statistically significant predictive relationship was demonstrated between negative epistemic emotions and negative attitudes toward GMFs. The scholarly contributions and practical implications of these findings are discussed along with recommendations for future research.

Patients' Intentions to Use Telemedicine for Ophthalmic Medical Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background This study aimed to examine the factors predicting participants' intention to use telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interest in health information technologies (HITs) has increased due to COVID-19. Most studies have focused on the acceptance of HIT by physicians and nurses, while there is a lack of studies on patients' perception and acceptance of such systems in ophthalmology. Methodology In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey comprising 19 items was conducted at an ophthalmic center in Greece. The participants included 77 patients diagnosed with various eye diseases. The survey aimed to evaluate variables related to the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), such as perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, facilitating conditions, and intention to use telemedicine. The statistical analyses included intercorrelations, internal consistency reliability tests, and multiple linear regression analysis to examine the predictors of intention to use telemedicine. Results The multiple linear regression analysis revealed that perceived usefulness and facilitating conditions emerged as significant predictors of eye patients' intentions to use HIT. Interestingly, while perceived ease of use did not exhibit a significant predictive relationship with use intentions, the influence of perceived usefulness and facilitating conditions within the healthcare context underscores the pivotal role of perceived utility and external support in shaping patients' willingness to engage with HIT for eye care. Conclusions Empirical data on patient acceptance offer a better understanding of the limiting factors and the variables that facilitate intentions to use services that may improve medical diagnoses, patient communication, and treatment adherence processes. Related interventions and communication efforts should highlight the benefits of HIT in ophthalmology and provide the appropriate support and means to facilitate its use during and after the pandemic.

Organizational learning, quality and safety culture in patient care: comparing Colombia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to determine the interactions between factors such as organizational learning, feedback about errors, punitive response to errors and communication quality in hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Colombia when adopting a culture of quality and safety (CQS) in patient care.Design/methodology/approachBased on a literature review, a self-administered questionnaire was developed and used to collect data from 417 Saudi respondents affiliated with hospitals and 483 Colombian respondents at the beginning of the pandemic. Structural equation modeling is used in this study to test the hypothesized relationships.FindingsThe results show a solid and significant predictive relationship between feedback about errors and the CQS in both countries (Colombia: b = 0.55, p < 0.001; KSA: b = 0.44, p < 0.001), but a very low and insignificant predictive relationship between no punitive response to errors and CQS (Colombia: b = –0.02, p > 0.05; KSA: b = 0.05, p > 0.05).Practical implicationsThis study demonstrates the importance of organizational learning in fostering a CQS in the health-care sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Colombia. Recent unprecedented policy actions motivated by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as social distancing, lockdowns and safety practices enforcement, have further highlighted this concern. Moreover, attention to the dimensions addressed in this study is required for accreditation purposes in organizations seeking to promote a CQS. Overall, this research highlights the vital role of safety and quality practices among health-care organizations, which has significant policy implications, especially in the current period of high uncertainty.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the theory and practice in the health-care sector by extending the current knowledge of the impact of the quality of communications, non-punitive response to errors and feedback about errors in organizational learning and safety culture, and by presenting a novel, quantitative methodology seldom used for these topics.

Associates of Distress Tolerance among Adolescents: Role of Anger, Worry and Sadness

This study examined the relationship between intolerant behavior; anger, worry, and sadness among adolescents. Participants were to be taken from the different schools of district Faisalabad of the Punjab Province 400 selected adolescents through purposive sampling. The participants' age range was 10 to 18 years old. The following criteria were to be applied to evaluate the results of the investigation. Using a demographic form, personal data about teenagers' worry management was gathered (J. L. Zeman, Cassano, Suveg, &amp; Shipman, 2010) was used to investigate emotional management. The distress tolerance scale (Simons &amp; Gaher, 2005) assesses emotional management. To investigate the findings, descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and t-test analysis were used to analyze the data. Findings showed that there is a significant positive predictive relationship between intolerant behavior and sadness among adolescents [R2=105; F (1,398) =46.6 73, p&lt;.001], Results also showed Intolerant conduct positively predicted worry in adolescents. [R2=066; F (1,398) =28.182, p&lt;.001]. Anger and intolerant conduct are positively correlated in adolescence.. [R2=109; F (1,398) =48.699, p&lt;.001]. The findings of the present study concluded that intolerant behavior is positively associated with sadness, worry, and anger.

Perceived Maternal Acceptance-Rejection as a Predictor of Emotional Intelligence in Adolescence

Background: Emotional intelligence (EI) plays a crucial role in the psychological development of adolescents, influencing their social behaviors and academic achievements. Previous research has established a connection between parenting styles, particularly maternal acceptance or rejection, and the development of EI in children. The warmth and support provided by a mother are essential elements that contribute significantly to the nurturing of EI during adolescence. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the predictive role of perceived maternal acceptance-rejection on the emotional intelligence of adolescents in Karachi, Pakistan, contributing to the existing body of knowledge by focusing on a non-Western context. Methods: The study was approved by relevant institutional review boards and adhered to ethical standards. A total of 600 adolescents, aged 13-17 years, were selected from various schools in Karachi, maintaining an equal distribution between genders. Participants were assessed using the Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire (PARQ) Child Form for mothers and the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Adolescent Short Form (TEIQ-ASF). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.0, with linear regression analysis employed to examine the relationship between perceived maternal acceptance-rejection and EI. Results: The internal consistency of the scales was confirmed, with Cronbach's alpha values of .91 for the PARQ and .84 for the TEIQ-ASF. Linear regression analysis revealed a significant predictive relationship between perceived maternal acceptance-rejection and emotional intelligence (R = .213, R² = .045, F = 28.506, p &lt; .05). Specifically, maternal rejection was negatively associated with the EI scores of adolescents, indicating that higher levels of perceived rejection correlated with lower levels of EI. Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of maternal acceptance in the development of emotional intelligence among adolescents. These results suggest that interventions aimed at enhancing maternal acceptance could potentially foster the development of EI, thereby contributing positively to the psychological well-being and social functioning of adolescents.

Training and development impact on job satisfaction, loyalty and retention among academics

Orientation: Extreme competition among institutions of higher learning was one of the difficulties that universities of technology (UoTs) had to overcome in order to enter the higher education system. This study examined the influence of training and development on job satisfaction, loyalty and retention among academic staff at a selected university of technology.Research purpose: The study investigated how training and development impact job satisfaction, loyalty and retention among academics.Motivation for the study: The competitive nature of the academic sector inspired universities to strive to attract and retain talented faculty members. Training and development programmes are considered potential tools to enhance job satisfaction, loyalty and retention, but empirical evidence is needed to support this relationship.Research approach/design and method: This study used a quantitative research methodology with a non-probability convenience sample (n = 270) of academics within the selected university utilising self-administered structured questionnaires to collect data.Main findings: The regression analysis revealed positive significant predictive relationships between training and development programmes and job satisfaction, loyalty and retention among academic staff.Practical/managerial implications: Findings imply that universities should prioritise the development of tailored training initiatives that address the specific needs and aspirations of their academic staff. Training interventions can foster a positive work environment and enhance staff members’ commitment and long-term engagement, ultimately improving the overall quality and reputation of the institution.Contribution/value-add: The study provided evidence-based insights to inform policies related to training and development programmes for both academics and institutions of higher education administrators.

Emotional Intelligence as Predictor of Mental Health in Hospital Nurses, Pakistan

Background: Emotional intelligence is a tool, as is the ability to understand, perceive, manage and utilize information. Therefore, an emotionally intelligence people could control their stressors and improve the individual’s productivity at the workplace. Emotional intelligence is a tool, as is the ability to understand, perceive, manage and utilize information. Therefore, an emotionally intelligence people could control their stressors and improve the individual’s productivity at the workplace. Objective: To explore the relationship of emotional intelligence and mental health in female hospital nurses in Pakistan. Methods: The correlational design was used in this study. The sample comprised of (N=217) hospital nurses with the age range of 20 years to 45 years (Mean age=29.98; SD=6.37) were selected through systematic randomization procedure from different public hospitals of Hyderabad. The data collection was gathered about 8 months from January 2019 August 2019. The demographic Form, Trait Emotional Intelligence, Pakistani Urdu translated version (TEIQue-SF) &amp; Aga Khan University Anxiety Depression Scale were used. Results: The results showed a significant predictive relationship of emotional intelligence with mental health of hospital registered female nursing (R²= .374, p&lt; .001). Conclusions: The hospital nurses (who have high emotional intelligence) suffer less from mental health problems and are at low risk of anxiety and depression Methodology: The Correlational design was used in this study. The sample comprised of (N=217) hospital nurses with the age range of 20 years to 45 years (Mean age=29.98; SD=6.37) were selected through systematic randomization procedure from different Public hospitals of Hyderabad. The data collection was gathered about 8 months from January 2019 August 2019. The demographic Form, Trait Emotional Intelligence, Pakistani Urdu translated version (TEIQue-SF) &amp; Aga Khan University Anxiety Depression Scale were used. Results: The results showed a significant predictive relationship of emotional intelligence with mental health of hospital registered female nursing (R²= .374, p&lt; .001). Conclusion: The hospital nurses (who have high emotional intelligence) suffer less from mental health problems and are at low risk of anxiety and depression. Keywords: Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Hospital Nurses

Working Memory and Second Language Oral Production: A Five-Year Systematic Review

This article presents a comprehensive synthesis of the literature exploring the role of working memory in second language (L2) oral production. It systematically reviewed nine studies investigating the associations between working memory and L2 speaking, focusing on research foci, working memory measurement, speaking tasks, and performance. The synthesized results revealed a positive correlation between working memory and language production aspects, including accuracy, lexical complexity, and fluency. Learners with stronger working memory demonstrated superior performance, particularly in complex tasks. However, some studies did not find a significant predictive relationship, possibly due to sample homogeneity, sampling heterogeneity, or task complexity. This systematic review sheds light on the crucial role of working memory in L2 oral production and provides valuable insights for language educators and researchers.

Fear avoidance, fear of falling, and pain disability in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders

Purpose Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) are understudied conditions characterized by hallmark hypermobility and chronic pain. Disease manifestations lead to significant disability. Understanding predictors of disability, over and above the univariate construct of pain severity, is necessary to tailor treatment. Thus, the current study examined the impact of the Fear-Avoidance Model [FAM] on disability in hEDS/HSD. Fear of falling was included as a novel fear-avoidance factor impacting disability. Methods A total of 168 individuals with hEDS/HSD answered a cross-sectional online survey regarding FAM constructs, fear of falling, disability, and clinical-demographic factors. A hierarchical regression analysis was used to assess whether FAM constructs and fear of falling significantly predicted disability, over and above pain severity and age. Results Pain catastrophizing, anxiety, and fear of falling contributed significant unique predictive relations, above age and average pain severity. Pain severity and fear of falling were the strongest unique predictors of disability. Conclusions This is the first study to assess the relations among FAM constructs, pain severity, and disability in hEDS/HSD, and introduces fear of falling as a novel fear-avoidance factor specific to this population. Future research should apply these findings towards individualized interventions to improve disability in hEDS/HSD.

Decoding Caregiver Burden in Cancer: Role of Emotional Health, Rumination, and Coping Mechanisms.

This study aimed to elucidate the role of psychological factors in caregiver burden among caregivers of stage 4 cancer patients. Data were collected from 328 caregivers of cancer patients, employing the Zarit Care Burden Scale, Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale (DASS-42), Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (DAS-A), Ruminative Thought Style Questionnaire (RTSQ), and Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory (Brief COPE). Males, spouses, and caregivers of patients with a PEG or tracheostomy, or those diagnosed with pancreatic biliary cancer were found to have a significantly higher risk of caregiver burden. Age, sex, caregiver-patient relationship, caregiving duration, patient's catheter status, cancer types, depression and stress severity, rumination, dysfunctional attitudes, and dysfunctional coping strategies explained 69.7% of the variance in Zarit Care Burden Scale scores (F(14,313) = 51.457, p < 0.001), illustrating their significant predictive relationship with caregiver burden. Moderation analysis revealed significant interactions of emotional coping with depression (b = -0.0524, p = 0.0076) and dysfunctional coping with stress on caregiver burden (b = 0.014, p = 0.006). Furthermore, rumination mediated the relationships between caregiver burden, stress, and depression (p < 0.01). Overall, the results highlight the intricate relationships among caregiver burden, mental health, and coping strategies, suggesting tailored interventions to support caregiver health and quality of care.

예비 특수교사의 실패에 대한 부정적 반응이 창의적 자기 효능감에 미치는 영향 탐색

This study explores the influence of negative reactions to failure on the creative self-efficacy of preservice special education teachers and evaluates the significance of these characteristics. The study included a sample of 61 undergraduate students enrolled in a four-year elementary special education program at a teacher training university in Region A. Participants were administered self-report questionnaires to assess learned helplessness in both academic and everyday contexts, as well as creative self-efficacy. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. The results indicated a significant negative correlation between all variables of perceived learned helplessness-including perceived lack of control, absence of positive affect, and lack of active engagement-and creative self-efficacy. Regression analysis further indicated a significant predictive relationship between perceived lack of control and creative self-efficacy. These findings highlight the importance of understanding negative explanation style which can impede creative self-efficacy. The implications of this research could be valuable for educational practitioners and researchers aiming to enhance creative self-efficacy of pre-service special education teachers.

RELATIVE IMPEDIMENTS OF CORRUPTION AS CORRELATE OF EDUCATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY IN CROSS RIVER UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, CALABAR: PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS

The study impediments of corruption as a correlate of educational sustainability in Cross River University of Technology, Calabar: Psychological implications, and possible solutions. Two research questions were posed to guide the study. Two research hypotheses were formulated based on the research questions posed. The total population for the study was four hundred and twenty-five (425) lecturers. The sample of the study was two hundred and six lecturers comprising both males and females. The instrument for data collection was both quantitative and qualitative. To establish the internal consistency of the research instrument, Cronbach’s reliability estimate was analyzed alongside the split-half coefficient estimate. From the data analyzed, the following findings emerged. There is a significant predictive relationship between embezzlement of funds and educational sustainability and there is a significant predictive relationship between abuse of office and educational sustainability. Based on the findings, it was recommended that proper accountability should be ensured on any amount of money given to the management for the development. The lecturers specifically the male should be properly checked for sexual harassment with the female students and effective law enforcement should be put in place to ensure that corruption is stamped out in our educational system.

The Effect of Appearance Anxiety on Social Anxiety among College Students: Sequential Mediating Effects of Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem.

Social anxiety is a serious psychological problem prevalent among Chinese college students, and appearance anxiety plays an important role in its development. Although some studies have explored the relationship between the two, the mediating mechanism is unclear. This study constructed a sequential mediation model based on the cognitive-behavioral theory of body image disorder and social phobia to explore the mediating role of self-efficacy and self-esteem. A total of 234 college students were recruited using the convenience sampling method, including 68 males (29.10%) and 166 females (70.90%), with an average age of 21.25 years (SD = 1.75). Data were collected using the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, the Self-Esteem Scale, and the Interaction Anxiety Scale. The study's results demonstrated a significant and positive predictive relationship between appearance anxiety and social anxiety (effect = 0.21, SE = 0.04, 95% CI = [0.13, 0.29], p < 0.001). Appearance anxiety not only directly affects social anxiety but also has three indirect paths affecting social anxiety: the independent mediating effect of self-efficacy (effect = 0.03, SE = 0.01, 95% CI = [0.00, 0.06], p < 0.001), the independent mediating effect of self-esteem (effect = 0.03, SE = 0.02, 95% CI = [0.01, 0.07], p < 0.001), and the serial mediation effect of self-efficacy and self-esteem (effect = 0.01, SE = 0.01, 95% CI = [0.00, 0.03], p < 0.001). Direct and indirect effects accounted for 73.81% and 26.19% of the total effect, respectively. These findings provide new perspectives on the intervention with and treatment of social anxiety in college students.