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Perceived Academic Social Influence from Parents, Peers, and Teachers across Gender Groups: Scale Development
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Walker, Soung Hwa; Walker, Deron – Asian Journal of Contemporary Education, 2022
This research examines psychometric properties of the 10-item Perceived Academic Social Influence Scale (PASIS) across gender groups with samples from Finland and Taiwan (Total N = 4727, 50.2% female adolescents). Results of composite scores, factor loadings, item-total correlations, and values of square root of Average Variance Extracted (AVE)…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Parent Influence, Peer Influence, Teacher Influence
Psychological Applications and Trends 2019
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Pracana, Clara, Ed.; Wang, Michael, Ed. – Online Submission, 2019
This book contains a compilation of papers presented at the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2019, organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (W.I.A.R.S.). Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology
The Measurement of Work Engagement with a Short Questionnaire: A Cross-National Study
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Schaufeli, Wilmar B.; Bakker, Arnold B.; Salanova, Marisa – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 2006
This article reports on the development of a short questionnaire to measure work engagement--a positive work-related state of fulfillment that is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption. Data were collected in 10 different countries (N = 14,521), and results indicated that the original 17-item Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) can be…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Burnout, Test Validity, Test Reliability
Validation of a Video-based Game-Understanding Test Procedure in Badminton.
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Blomqvist, Minna T.; Luhtanen, Pekka; Laakso, Lauri; Keskinen, Esko – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2000
Reports the development and validation of video-based game-understanding tests in badminton for elementary and secondary students. The tests included different sequences that simulated actual game situations. Players had to solve tactical problems by selecting appropriate solutions and arguments for their decisions. Results suggest that the test…
Descriptors: Badminton, Comprehension, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
An Education Scientific Approach to Origin of Complex and Creative Mindies through Former Experience, Ambiguous Information, Croupier Process, Contour Formation, and Filling-in in 13-16 Years of Age.
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Laasonen, Raimo J. – 1997
The objective of this study was to investigate the emergence of a "mindy" (a unit of mind). The mindy is characterized as an open, organized, discrete, and kinematic mental shape. The study was the sequel to research on the emergence of mental shape (R. Laassonen, 1993). The subjects were 84 students, aged 13 to 16 years and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Cognitive Processes, Creativity
The Ability to Structure Acoustic Material as a Measure of Musical Aptitude. 4. Experiences with Modifications of the Acoustic Structuring Test. Research Bulletin. No. 51.
Karma, Kai – 1978
Four new versions of an acoustic structuring test were developed, administered, and analyzed in order to produce better tests and to contribute to better understanding of the abilities measured by these tests. The tests consist of tape recordings of patterns of musical notes played on an electric organ or an acoustic guitar. Item analyses and…
Descriptors: Adults, Aptitude, Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Ability