Purpose: The purpose of the study was to test the usability of the MyLA app prototype by its potential users. Furthermore, the Web app will be introduced in the framework of "Mobile Learning Analytics", a cooperation project between the Cooperative State University Mannheim and University of Mannheim. The participating universities focus…

The effects of globalization have been studied, mainly, from a corporatization perspective (Kleypas and & McDougal 2012) and have used classic economic and academic capitalism theories (Walker 2009), and administrative theoretical frameworks (Barrow, Didou-Aupetit, and Mallea 2003). Such views have contributed to the widespread adoption of a…

Although the current Labour government is committed to developing the UK as a high skills society, there is much confusion as what such a society might look like and from where it might draw its inspiration. Some academic commentators have also expressed the need for a clearer vision of the kind of society to which the UK might choose to head for…

Gives account of Marcia's identity formation model in language of existentialist philosophy. Examines parallels between ego-identity and existentialist approaches. Describes identity in terms of existentialist concepts of Heidegger and Sartre. Argues that existentialist account of identity formation has benefits of clarification of difficult…

Presents a multidimensional model for cross-cultural counseling based on perceptual psychology concepts. The major premise is that the effectiveness of cross-cultural counseling is mutually dependent upon the counselor's and the client's perceptions of each other and of the counseling process itself. Outlines propositions suggesting directions for…

Uses contemporary ideas from cognitive science to develop a model of cognitive competence. Demonstrates how counseling can affect various elements comprising the cognitive competence of clients in relation to their concerns and problems. (JAC)

Proposes a "spatial-temporal" model conceiving adult vocational development as a complex and constant readjustment in always changing perception of personal space-time, based on interviews of 786 adults. Presents two propositions of this model: the continuous alternation between states of instability and interaction of influences.…

Notes that variety of reaction time measures have been developed and studied as correlates of intelligence. Describes several of most widely used reaction time tests and reports summaries of their correlations with intelligence. Describes model that attempts to account for relationship between speed-of-processing and intelligence in terms of…

Examines men's sexual arousal to rape cues and its possible role in sexual assault. Presents six different models to account for men's sexual arousal to descriptions of rape. Divides models into response control models and stimulus control models. Suggests that different models may be operating in different men when they commit sexual assault.…

Specifies parameters of adolescent girls in distress in terms of behavioral and personality features. Discusses main characteristics of adolescents, females, and those in social distress. Develops an integrative theoretical model that illustrates uniqueness of this group and its problems. Concludes that needs of this group require establishment of…

Elucidates relationship between historical and philosophical foundations of family life education influences and paradigms of knowledge and action commonly used within family life profession. Examines paradigms (instrumental/technical, interpretative, and critical/emancipatory) as to their applicability in family life education. Explores…

This document notes that researchers study the processes involved in judgment and decision making and prescribe theories and models that reflect the behavior of the decision makers. It addresses the various models that are used to represent judgment and decision making, with particular interest in models that more accurately represent human…

Submits that useful quantitative measure of aging is provided by measures of athletic performance. Describes development of model for top athletic performance and for performance of any person at any age. Explains that model shows that athletic performance undergoes significant changes at certain ages and that these change points break the aging…

Asserts that inadequate attention has been given to incorporating family members in career counseling setting with adult clients. Explores a career counseling paradigm that takes into account the couple dynamics active in the adult's career choice process. Unique elements of the conjoint model, such as couple career assessment, along with…

This paper presents the subject knowledge base and field experience practice of the only post-secondary program to train employment counselors in Canada at Fleming College (Ontario). It lists the range of studies pursued in the program in the fields of psychology, the humanities, business and the economy, and field practice. The first section…