Measuring wildland fire leadership: the crewmember perceived leadership scale

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 1168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexis L. Waldron ◽  
David P. Schary ◽  
Bradley J. Cardinal
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Wildland Fire ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Late Summer ◽  
Early Summer ◽  
Hard Copy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Perceived Leadership

The aims of this research were to develop and test a scale used to measure leadership in wildland firefighting using two samples of USA wildland firefighters. The first collection of data occurred in the spring and early summer and consisted of an online survey. The second set of data was collected towards late summer and early fall (autumn). The second set of data was collected via hard-copy surveys that were mailed in by respondents who were recruited via email and in person at large wildland fires. Through confirmatory factor analyses, a three-factor, higher-order, multidimensional structure of leadership in wildland fire was supported. The Crewmember Perceived Leadership Scale consists of perceptions of competent decision-making, personal genuineness and integrity of supervisors as seen by their subordinates. Initial evidence of reliability and validity was supported during the first study of this research. Results from Study 1 indicate that higher rankings of fire leaders by their crewmembers was related to higher worker engagement and job satisfaction. The second study included an additional five items to rate fire leaders; the structure of the three leadership components was again supported. Implications for leadership development in wildland fire, future research and practice are discussed.

Expectation Gap Analysis in Corporate Financial Reporting Practices in India

2020 ◽  
pp. 0258042X2096300
Author(s):  
Rajat Deb ◽  
Pallad Debnath ◽  
Ananda Mohan Pal
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Gap Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Corporate Reporting ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Expectation Gap

This article assesses the expectation gap of the practitioners and investors, if any, on the selected four parameters regarding India’s corporate reporting practices and in a curtail period of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) convergence transition. Related literature has validated the primary goal of the International Accounting Standard Board to reduce accounting treatment heterogeneity and to reduce information asymmetry by harmonizing the national GAAP into IFRS through adoptions or convergences. India, for multiple reasons, has preferred the convergence route, and the converged versions of IFRS (Ind-AS) have been implemented during the financial year from 2016 to 2017 for the selected industries. For executing the study, it has framed a self-administered questionnaire for conducting an online survey between the two groups of sample respondents chosen through non-probability sampling methods. The questionnaire has been pretested for assaying its reliability and validity before the final survey. The study has concluded that before the outsets of the convergence expectation gap were existed which unlikely to reduce even after the IFRS convergence. Finally, it has acknowledged few limitations, indicated practical implications and sketched the future research road map. JEL codes: C83, M41

scholarly journals Children’s Engagement with their Learning using E-portfolios

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Nicola Goodman
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Hard Copy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Narrative Approaches ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Outcomes For Children ◽  
Early Childhood Settings

<p>Narrative approaches to documentation and assessment in early childhood education (ECE) encourages children to be active contributors in their own learning journey. With the growing emphasis of technology in society it is natural that this shift has transformed assessment practices with the introduction of e-portfolios. E-portfolios are seen in tertiary, secondary and primary settings nationwide and most recently have been introduced into ECE as a way to extend traditional documentation methods. As a result, documentation and the role children have in their own learning has shifted. Despite their growing popularity in early childhood settings there is very little research into the effect that e-portfolios have on teachers, parents, and most importantly, children and their learning. Given this limited research this study sought to understand the ways in which children are engaging with their learning through e-portfolios. This mixed methodology study used a national online survey as well as case studies to develop an understanding of this topic. Participants included early childhood centre educators, parents and children from settings across New Zealand. Findings revealed a distinct variation in the ways that centres are using e-portfolios to engage children with their learning. A large number of centres are maintaining both hard-copy and online versions of a child's portfolio to ensure that children are not removed from contributing to and revisiting their learning. Whilst results showed examples of children's in-depth engagement with e-portfolios, they also highlighted that many centres are not yet harnessing their full potential. These findings suggest implications for teacher practice, including the need for greater support and training for teachers. As e-portfolios are still a new phenomenon in ECE this study suggests areas of future research to investigate this topic further to improve learning outcomes for children.</p>

Video-Based Motion Analysis Use: A National Survey of Orthopedic Physical Therapists

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (10) ◽  
pp. 1759-1770
Author(s):  
Craig P Hensley ◽  
Devyn Millican ◽  
Nida Hamilton ◽  
Amy Yang ◽  
Jungwha Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Motion Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research

Abstract Objectives Motion analysis is performed by physical therapists to assess and improve movement. Two-dimensional video-based motion analysis (VBMA) is available for smartphones/tablets and requires little to no equipment or cost. Research on VBMA use in clinical practice is limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the current use of VBMA in orthopedic physical therapist practice. Methods Members of the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy completed an online survey. Questions examined frequency of VBMA use, reasons for use, facilitators/barriers, device/apps used, practice patterns, other certificates/degrees, and demographic information. Results Among the final analysis sample of 477 respondents, 228 (47.8%) use VBMA. Of 228 VBMA users, 91.2% reported using it for ≤25% of their caseload, and 57.9% reported using their personal device to capture movement. Reasons for using VBMA included visual feedback for patient education (91.7%), analysis of movement (91.2%), and assessment of progress (51.8%). Barriers to use included lack of device/equipment (48.8%), lack of space (48.6%), and time restraint (32.1%). Those with ≤20 years of clinical experience (odds ratio [OR] = 1.83, 95% CI = 1.21–2.76), residency training (OR = 2.49, 95% CI = 1.14–5.43), and fellowship training (OR = 2.97, 95% CI = 1.32–6.66), and those from the West region of the United States (OR = 1.66, 95% CI = 1.07–2.56) were more likely to use VBMA. Conclusions More than 50% of surveyed orthopedic physical therapists do not use VBMA in clinical practice. Future research should be directed toward assessing reliability and validity of VBMA use by smartphones, tablets, and apps and examining whether VBMA use enhances treatment outcomes. Data security, patient confidentiality, and integration into the electronic medical record should be addressed. Impact This study is the first to our knowledge to describe the use of VBMA in orthopedic physical therapist practice in the United States. It is the first step in understanding how VBMA is used and might be used to enhance clinical assessment and treatment outcomes.

Internet Method in Bereavement Research: Comparison of Online and Offline Surveys

2010 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 327-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katerina Tolstikova ◽  
Brian Chartier
Keyword(s):  
Online Community ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Sample ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Paper And Pencil ◽  
Bereavement Research

This study examines the reliability and validity of internet research in bereavement. Recent literature demonstrates an increased interest in utilizing a more convenient, inexpensive, and rapid internet method to collect data and recruit bereaved participants. For researchers, the internet offers the possibility to learn more about grief from the growing online community of bereaved people. To explore the possible use of internet tools in bereavement research, this study compares online survey method with traditional paper-and-pencil method in grief assessment. One group of bereaved adults ( N = 84) was recruited and completed the survey by mail, and another group of bereaved adults ( N =262) was recruited and completed the same set of questions via internet. The collected data were analyzed to identify both similarities and differences between the two samples' responses and the psychometric characteristics of the Core Bereavement Items inventory (CBI; Burnett, Middleton, Raphael, & Martinek, 1997). Significant differences were found between the two samples in relation to time since loss, cause of death, and relationship to deceased, demonstrating a greater variability in the internet sample. Other demographic characteristics, as well as the grief and meaning making scores, did not differ significantly. In addition, no relevant differences were found in the psychometric properties of the CBI. These findings suggest that the internet-based methods can be a suitable and valid alternative to more traditional paper-and-pencil methods.

scholarly journals Service-Learning and Leadership Life Skills: An Experimental Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Darlene Locke ◽  
Barry Boyd ◽  
Steven Fraze ◽  
Jeff W. Howard
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
El Paso ◽  
Reflection Group ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Perceived Leadership ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Reflection Component

This study examined the effect of service activities on the development of leadership life skills in youth and (queried) if having a reflection component as part of the activity makes a difference. Additionally, the study examined the impact of selected demographics including age, gender, type of service completed monthly and 4-H membership on the development of leadership life skills. Participants in the study were from two samples. One group represented the El Paso National Youth Service Day, the other represented the District 11 4-H Leadership Lab in Branham, Texas. Participants were randomly assigned to a control (no reflection) or treatment (with reflection) group. Youth participants self rated their leadership life skills using a 33-question post-test only questionnaire. Demographics were reported in nine additional questions. The major findings of the study are as follows: 1) Overall, the participants reported their perceived leadership life skills to be high in four of the five subscales; 2) The inclusion of a reflection component did not significantly affect perceived leadership life skills; 3) Type of service, whether direct or indirect, had a significant impact on perceived leadership life skills; 4) 4-H membership had a significant impact on the Personal Leadership Development subscale.

scholarly journals Children’s Engagement with their Learning using E-portfolios

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Nicola Goodman
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Hard Copy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Narrative Approaches ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Outcomes For Children ◽  
Early Childhood Settings

<p>Narrative approaches to documentation and assessment in early childhood education (ECE) encourages children to be active contributors in their own learning journey. With the growing emphasis of technology in society it is natural that this shift has transformed assessment practices with the introduction of e-portfolios. E-portfolios are seen in tertiary, secondary and primary settings nationwide and most recently have been introduced into ECE as a way to extend traditional documentation methods. As a result, documentation and the role children have in their own learning has shifted. Despite their growing popularity in early childhood settings there is very little research into the effect that e-portfolios have on teachers, parents, and most importantly, children and their learning. Given this limited research this study sought to understand the ways in which children are engaging with their learning through e-portfolios. This mixed methodology study used a national online survey as well as case studies to develop an understanding of this topic. Participants included early childhood centre educators, parents and children from settings across New Zealand. Findings revealed a distinct variation in the ways that centres are using e-portfolios to engage children with their learning. A large number of centres are maintaining both hard-copy and online versions of a child's portfolio to ensure that children are not removed from contributing to and revisiting their learning. Whilst results showed examples of children's in-depth engagement with e-portfolios, they also highlighted that many centres are not yet harnessing their full potential. These findings suggest implications for teacher practice, including the need for greater support and training for teachers. As e-portfolios are still a new phenomenon in ECE this study suggests areas of future research to investigate this topic further to improve learning outcomes for children.</p>

A Four-Dimensional Model of Organizational Commitment among Belgian Employees* * The original data upon which this paper is based are available at www.hhpub.com/journals/ejpa

2000 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathalie Delobbe ◽  
Christian Vandenberghe
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Intent To Leave ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Original Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Continuance Commitment ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Met Expectations

Summary: We conducted a study to examine the reliability and validity of four dimensions of organizational commitment. Using two samples from various organizations in Belgium (Ns = 216 and 201), we investigated internalization, compliance, and affective and continuance commitment as dimensions of employee commitment to the organization. Confirmatory factor analysis by LISREL showed that the four factors were reasonably distinct. However, the scales are in need of further refinement because (a) internalization and affective commitment are strongly correlated with each other and display similar relationships with major criterion variables (e. g., met expectations, job satisfaction, and intent to leave); (b) the compliance scale shows weak reliability and needs to be expanded. The implications of these results for future research are discussed.

Development and preliminary validation of the Parent Efficacy for Child Healthy Weight Behaviour Scale

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 282-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Nelson ◽  
Melissa Christine Davis
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Parent Efficacy ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Efficacy Measures ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
General Parenting

This study developed a new measure of parent self-efficacy for promoting healthy weight behaviours in their children, the Parent Efficacy for Child Healthy Weight Behaviour Scale (PECHWB). In total 601 primary caregivers of children aged 4–17 completed an online survey consisting of the PECHWB, a measure of general parenting self-efficacy, measures of parental depression, anxiety and stress and demographic questions. Factor analysis identified four PECHWB subscales with high levels of internal consistency. The PECHWB showed significant small positive correlations with a measure of global parenting self-efficacy and small negative correlations with measures of parental negative affect. This study provides initial evidence for the reliability and validity of the PECHWB. Future research is required to establish further evidence of the psychometric properties of the PECHWB scale in independent samples before the scale can be used in evaluating intervention outcomes.

scholarly journals Understanding Everyday Relationship Work: The Development of a Relationship Maintenance Scale

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 355-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill M. Chonody ◽  
Mike Killian ◽  
Jacqui Gabb ◽  
Priscilla Dunk-West
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Relationship Maintenance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Maintenance Behaviors ◽  
Household Division Of Labor ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
The Relationship

Relationship maintenance behaviors contribute to the longevity of intimate relationships, yet existing scales are limited. Available measurement tools are primarily constrained to the Relationship Maintenance Strategy Measure (RMSM) and its further revisions. Covering a number of domains, conceptual overlap with other aspects of an intimate relationship (e.g., household division of labor) may exist. Our cross-sectional exploratory study included participants from 60 countries (n=8,162) who completed an online survey. Participants were diverse in their relationship status, age, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity. From their responses, we developed a parsimonious and brief measure of relationship maintenance (8 items) through exploratory and then confirmatory factor analyses. Results indicated that the Relationship Maintenance Scale (RMS) shows initial evidence of reliability and validity. The RMS may have utility in working with couples and families. Future research should seek to re-test its use with varied samples, such as couples seeking relationship support.

scholarly journals Measuring commitment to self-tracking: development of the C2ST scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 735-746
Author(s):  
Elçin Hancı ◽  
Joyca Lacroix ◽  
Peter A. M. Ruijten ◽  
Antal Haans ◽  
Wijnand IJsselsteijn
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Controlled Motivation ◽  
Tracking Technology

AbstractSelf-tracking technologies bring a new set of experiences into our lives. Through sensors and ubiquitous measurements of bodily performance, a new form of automation experience shapes our understanding of our body and our behavior. While for many individuals self-tracking has an important role in their daily lives, a theoretical understanding of the level and behavioral manifestations of commitment to self-tracking is still missing. This paper introduces the concept of commitment to self-tracking and presents the development and first validation of a new 12-item behavior-based scale for its measurement, the Commitment to Self-Tracking (C2ST) scale. Using online survey data from individuals wearing self-tracking technology (N = 300), we explore the underlying factor structure of the scale and determine its reliability and validity. An analysis of the survey data indicates that commitment to self-tracking positively correlates with autonomous motivation for tracking and negatively correlates with controlled motivation. The C2ST scale brings insights on how self-tracking technology, as a novel automation experience, is affecting users’ everyday behaviors. Overall, by emphasizing the feasibility of defining commitment behaviorally, the paper concludes with implications for theory and practice and suggests directions for future research.

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