Conversations for Connection: An Outcome Assessment of the Hold‐Me‐Tight Relationship‐Education Program, and Recommendations for Improving Future Research Methodology in Relationship Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikki Kennedy ◽  
Susan M. Johnson ◽  
Stephanie A. Wiebe ◽  
John B. Willett ◽  
Giorgio A. Tasca
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Assessment ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relationship Education ◽  
Hold Me Tight

scholarly journals An Investigation of Facilitated Individualized Education Program Meeting Practice: Promising Procedures That Foster Family–Professional Collaboration

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracy Gershwin Mueller ◽  
Anna Moriarity Vick
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Individualized Education Program ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Professional Collaboration ◽  
Foster Family ◽  
Individualized Education ◽  
Iep Meeting ◽  
Team Planning ◽  
Parking Lot

There is limited research about effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting practices that promote family–professional collaboration. One emerging practice, the Facilitated IEP (FIEP) meeting, has recently gained national attention for its team-based approach. In this study, the authors interview 32 FIEP participants about their experiences with the process. Findings reveal five meeting procedures that encourage active team planning, collaboration, and problem solving between families and professionals, including premeeting with families, establishing and following a meeting agenda, using meeting norms, utilizing a parking lot for off-topic issues, and visual charting for graphic support during team discussion and problem solving. In this article, the authors present the implications of these procedural practices as a promising structure for IEP meetings that can be used by professionals to collaborate and involve families throughout the IEP meeting process. Implications for future research are also discussed.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING SYRIAN FEMALE RESEARCHERS’ EXPERIENCE DURING CRISIS: INDUCTIVE APPROACH

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 91-110
Author(s):  
Serene Dalati
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Women Researchers

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to explore factors influencing Syrian female academic researchers’ experience in academic research in the field of business and economics studies. Research Methodology – The research methodology follows a qualitative approach. The methodology is based on conducting focus groups with female academic researchers selected from Syrian public and private universities, to clarify any potential factors, which may be influencing women researchers’ experience. Subsequently, a semi-structured interview protocol is designed to be applied to this target group. A judgement-sampling technique is selected at Syrian public and private universities. Findings – The research findings indicate that personality traits, passion for research, marital and maternal status are important micro-level factors are influencing female researchers’ experience. Academic work overload, an organisational culture of the institution, need for networking support with the business sector, are identified as meso factors. Finally, social culture and norms of the Middle Eastern societies, stereotyping and interpretation of religion are crucial factors at a macrolevel. The research develops a theoretical framework of dimensions, which may be influencing female academic researchers in the field of business and economics. Research Limitation/Implications – The research limitation is associated with sampling size and geographical scope. Future studies could investigate a larger sample with representative geographical scopes, and employs theory testing approaches. Future research could also extend its investigation to examine further disciplines including science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Practical Implications – The study provides practical advice to decision and policymakers examining employment and hiring structure and suggests evaluating policies associated with support with childcare providing on-campus childcare. The study advises introducing support mechanisms for improving the reward system and compensations schemes for academic researchers, encouraging the development and production of scientific research. Originality/Value – There is no prior research on women researchers in Syria. This research is considered as a new perspective of women researchers in Syria during a sensitive time, which characterises Syria. The study provides a theoretical contribution associated with experiences of female researchers at faculties of business and economics in Syrian higher education.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial orientation in a franchised home entertainment system

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Maritz ◽  
G Nieman
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Franchise System ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Home Entertainment ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Survey Approach

This paper fills the gap in the research undertaken into the entrepreneurial orientation of franchisees. The study identifies entrepreneurial orientation within a defined franchise system, using the entrepreneurial character theme matrix developed by Thompson (2002). Research methodology comprises the survey approach, using electronic media and Surveypro analysis (Dillman, 2000). Hypothesis tests highlight the absence of statistically significant entrepreneurial orientation in the franchise system, despite a significant orientation in a multiple-outlet proposition analysis. Conclusions and recommendations include mobilising and communicating the action factors associated with entrepreneurial orientation, involving all franchisees within the system. Managerial implications include the motivation of developing multiple-outlet franchise systems. Future research involves broadening the data set across industries and borders.  

Free Throw Shooting Effectiveness in Basketball Matches of Men and Women

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 149-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavol Zuzik
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Individual Activity ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Free Throw ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Rate Of Success

Free Throw Shooting Effectiveness in Basketball Matches of Men and Women Points scored in a basketball match by successful shooting of free throws have a significant share on the total team's score. Free throw shooting in basketball is a specific individual activity of an individual equally important in both men's and women's categories. The aim of the work is to contribute to the knowledge on the successfulness of free throw shooting in men and women in competition basketball matches of the Slovak Basketball Association in various age categories. The main task was to process data in both categories and to compare them mutually. Ex post facto research methodology was used. Methods of documents analysis, percentage of effectiveness and non-parametric Mann-Whitney U- test were employed. The rate of success of free throw shooting was detected and compared separately in men's and women's categories. We mutually compared the rate of success in all age categories. In men's categories the shooting successfulness was slightly oscillating. In women's categories the presumption of a fluent increase in the percentage of free throw shooting successfulness was not confirmed. When comparing the successfulness of men's and women's teams in various age categories, a statistically significant value in favour of women aged 13-14 years and 15-16-years, as well as in favour of men aged 18 and older extraleague players was recorded. In future research we propose age differentiation of the observed men and women in adult category, to analyze in details the reasons for the percentage growth or decrease observed, the rate of success of free throwing especially in youth age categories.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Perceptions of Inclusion in a Pilot Inclusive Education Program: Implications for Instructional Leadership

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zachary Y. Mngo ◽  
Agnes Y. Mngo
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Instructional Leadership ◽  
General Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Integrated Classrooms

The opinions of general education secondary school teachers in seven select schools involved in a pilot inclusive education program in the Northwest Region of Cameroon were sought. The findings reveal that most teachers in Cameroon still prefer separate special education institutions to inclusive ones. These conclusions contradict earlier research which showed that resistance to integrated classrooms was emanating from beliefs and customs. Teachers with some training on teaching students with disabilities and more experienced and highly educated teachers were more supportive of inclusive education indicating that resistance to the practice is linked to inadequate or complete lack of teachers’ preparedness. Younger, less experienced teachers with no training in special education indicated less enthusiasm regarding the benefits of inclusion, their ability to manage integrated classrooms, and teach students with disabilities. The implication of these findings for future research, institutional support systems, institutional policies, and overall instructional leadership is discussed in this article.

Couple Interventions for Same-Sex Couples

2019 ◽  
pp. 97-114
Author(s):  
Christopher A. Pepping ◽  
W. Kim Halford ◽  
Anthony Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Minority Stress ◽  
Couple Therapy ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relationship Education ◽  
Heterosexual Couples ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Same Sex Couples ◽  
Future Research Directions

This chapter reviews the emerging field of couple interventions for same-sex couples. It outlines the evidence base for couple relationship education and couple therapy based on research with heterosexual couples. It reviews data pertaining to relationship stability and relationship satisfaction of same-sex couples and also the similarities and differences in the predictors of relationship outcomes between heterosexual and same-sex couples. The differences suggest modifications are required, including addressing the role of external influences on couple functioning, the role of dyadic coping to buffer effects of minority stress, non-monogamous relationships, and managing disclosure of one’s relationship. Currently, there is modest uptake of couple services among same-sex couples, and this chapter offers suggestions to enhance the relevance and inclusivity of couple interventions. It concludes by proposing a number of future research directions, including examining the efficacy of couple interventions for same-sex couples and evaluating innovations to increase same-sex couples’ access to services.

scholarly journals A micro-level outcomes evaluation of a skills capacity intervention within the South African public service: Towards an impact evaluation

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petronella Jonck ◽  
Riaan De Coning ◽  
Paul S. Radikonyana
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The South ◽  
Training Interventions ◽  
Outcomes Evaluation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Previous Training

Orientation: Interest in measuring the impact of skills development interventions has increased in recent years. Research purpose: This article reports on an outcomes evaluation under the ambit of an impact assessment with reference to a research methodology workshop. Motivation of the study: A paucity of studies could be found measuring the workshop outcomes, especially within the public service as it pertains to training interventions. Research approach/design and method: A pretest–post-test research design was implemented. A paired-sample t-test was used to measure the knowledge increase while controlling for the influence of previous training by means of an analysis of variance and multiple regression analysis. Main findings: Results indicated that the increase in research methodology knowledge was statistically significant. Previous training influenced the model only by 0.8%, which was not statistically significant. Practical/managerial implications: It is recommended that the suggested framework and methodology be utilised in future research as well as in monitoring and evaluation endeavours covering various training interventions. Contribution/value add: The study provides evidence of the impact generated by a training intervention, within the South African Public Service. Thus, addressing a research gap in the corpus of knowledge.

11 EVALUATION OF A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR VETERINARIANS: OUTCOME ASSESSMENT OF APPLIED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES IN BEEF PRODUCTION

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 86 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. A. Di Croce ◽  
P. H. Bergonzelli ◽  
A. L. Soraci ◽  
G. M. Schuenemann
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Outcome Assessment ◽  
Estrous Cycle ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Beef Production ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Beef Producers ◽  
Reproductive Techniques

Continuing education programs are an important tool to improve the service quality of veterinarians (Moore et al. 1996 JAVMA 209, 1086; Moore et al. 2004 JVME 31, 146). The effectiveness of a continuing education program (CEP) designed to enhance the flow of applied, scientific-based, reproductive techniques (in addition to nutrition, economy, and animal health) from educators (n = 21) to beef veterinarians (n = 400) was evaluated during a period of four years (2003 through 2007) in Argentina. Control of the estrous cycle, artificial insemination, pregnancy diagnosis, development of replacement heifers, record keeping systems, breeding soundness examination, and reproductive health practices were included in the analysis. The CEP included lectures and hands-on practice activities (100 h year–1). Participants were evaluated prior to the enrollment (CON) in the CEP to determine reproductive weakness areas. The outcome assessment from educators to veterinarians (contents of the program and benefits for participants) of applied reproductive techniques was evaluated through a test of knowledge and a survey following the IACET guideline at the end of each academic year (TRT). Data were analyzed using the MIXED procedure of SAS (SAS Institute, Inc., Cary, NC, USA) in a cohort study. Prior to the enrollment, control of the estrous cycle, semen evaluation, and record keeping systems were found to be the major areas of weakness in CON participants. Participants agreed with the information provided in the program and they indicated that the contents learned were relevant (97 � 3%) and applicable (92 � 4%). Furthermore, the CEP met their expectations (97 � 3%) and improved the quality of the service (94 � 3%) of TRT participants. Development of replacement heifers, control of the estrous cycle, semen evaluation, record keeping systems, and reproductive health problems were indicated as the most important tools (>80%; P < 0.05) to improve beef production. Additionally, results of this evaluation did reveal new areas for improvement such as open communication channels between educators and practitioners, data management, and communication skills of participants, all of which may be necessary to increase the acceptance and impact of applied reproductive techniques by beef producers. In conclusion, effective professional CEP improved the quality service of participating veterinarians, adding new services and implementing new management strategies. For the CEP to truly be considered successful, the program must also reach the ultimate end user, the beef producers. Therefore, a detailed assessment of the real acceptance and impact of these applied reproductive techniques by beef producers is needed to improve our message delivery from educators to practitioners and beef producers.

Markor: A Measure of Market Orientation

1993 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay K. Kohli ◽  
Bernard J. Jaworski ◽  
Ajith Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Market Orientation ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Orientation Factor ◽  
Valid Measure ◽  
Market Intelligence ◽  
Orientation Scale ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Validation Tests

In recent years, academic and practitioner interest has focused on market orientation and factors that engender this orientation in organizations. However, much less attention has been devoted to developing a valid measure of market orientation. Here we define market orientation as the organizationwide generation of market intelligence pertaining to current and future needs of customers, dissemination of intelligence horizontally and vertically within the organization, and organization-wide action or responsiveness to market intelligence. The authors describe a procedure to develop a measure of the construct. Key features of the research methodology include several rounds of pretesting, a single-informant assessment, and a multi-informant (both marketing and nonmarketing executives) replication and extension. The multi-informant results indicate that the proposed 20-item market orientation scale (MARKOR) may be best represented by a factor structure that consists of one general market orientation factor, one factor for intelligence generation, one factor for dissemination and responsiveness, one marketing informant factor, and one nonmarketing informant factor. Taking into account the informant factors, the subsequent validation tests are moderately supportive of the market orientation construct. The authors discuss methodological, substantive, and application directions for future research in light of these findings.

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