The study contained a baseline assessment on a computerized program, a one hour motivation briefing and then a one month follow up. The measures of this study included four personality traits: hopelessness, sensation seeking, anxiety sensitivity, and impulsivity, along with college…
The abstract of the article titled“ Comorbid Chronic Pain and Depression: Patients Perspectives on Empathy” written by Elizabeth A. Sternke, PhD, MS (Sociology), MS (Anthropology), Kathleen Abrahamson, PhD, RN, Matthew J. Bair, MD, MS is found clearly on the first page, clear to the audience understanding and view. The article is opened with an immediate positive outcome of studies relating to empathy researched by other nurses and doctors. The focus of the study is easily located within the…
factors must be considered, including budget, income levels, teacher strengths & weaknesses, technology in the classroom, student strengths & weaknesses, students with disabilities, and technology resources. The methodology includes a Needs Assessment Survey, P-O-W-E-R SWOT analysis, interview with a technology specialist, and observation. The plan for integrating technology into the school is based on the school or district’s educational vision. A planning team consisting of administrators,…
characteristics and mentee outcomes varied by racial match. The focus of the study is to investigate the importance of identifying specific characteristics of mentors that lead to positive experiences for mentees to optimize the effectiveness of youth mentoring. A sample of 142 paired college women and early adolescent girls participating in the Young Women Leaders Program (YWLP) were used in this study. Surveys that the participants completed involved measurement of their academic, social, and…
costly decisions, and losing the support of their subordinates on future projections. (Malmendier, Tait, 2004) It is important to trust ones abilities to complete a task, however, it is necessary for leaders to consider the thoughts of others and baseline doctrine when wishing to make decisions. By doing so, leaders can extrapolate on why they came to the decision they did and what they used to make it in a case of failure to avoid losing the support of their subordinates. Another weakness that…
Saving has been promoted as good practice to guard against immediate and future financial crisis and risks (Clancy, Grinstein-Weiss, & Schreiner, 2001; Curley, Ssewamala, and Han, 2010). Saving provides economic security and in the long run helps individuals to accumulate wealth and assets (Clancy et al, 2001). However, for low-income households and individuals, saving becomes extremely hard given that they face economic hardships and survive barely on minimum income and lack of resources…
individuals or society. Simply put, a change in independent variable is a direct result if an individual will be deviant or not. Through is observations and hypothesis; Hirschi began empirically testing his theory in 1964 by conducting a self-report survey on 4,000 junior and seniors high school students in California (Reid, 2012, p. 165). According to Reid (2012), Hirschi’s sample was given “questionnaires designed to measure their attitudes toward friends, neighborhood, parents, school,…
research problem Matsui (2010) explains that although much discussion has occurred regarding advance directives, there is a lack of consensus of the Japanese people regarding the importance and necessity of advance directives and they are not yet considered a legal documents in Japan. Matsui (2010) stresses the importance and need for discussions regarding end-of-life care are needed to clearly…
factors for the United States with all levels of education. Total 161,808 recruited with an informed consent 68,132 participated into clinical trials, and 93, 676 participated into an observational study. 71,809 women and in three years analysis after baseline assessment, researchers discovered the increase in BMI and abdominal circumferences. 1,950 of the sample were showing signs of depressive symptoms from the increase of insulin levels and insulin…
pets they will also be forced to consider and prepare for their own care in the event of a crisis. The idea of using the bond between pets and their owners to distribute information is an excellent one. Encouraging and convincing people of the importance of their pet health and vaccination status can go a long way to drawing attention to their own regular health. Although the research for the article takes place in Australia many of the statistics are referenced back to US studies. Taking the…