Scholarly publishing continues to be a prominent expectation for many academic librarians. This survey explores characteristics, behaviors, motivations, institutional supports, and educational opportunities that help library practitioners become successful authors. It also looks at perceived confidence in research skills of both novice and…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the experiences of working women in a male-dominated country (Morocco) and unveil the unique challenges and everyday gender-bias they face, the psychological impact of the perceived gender-bias and, finally, identify a variety of coping strategies or combatting mechanisms affecting their motivation…

Background/Context: Much progress has been made toward a greater understanding of student engagement and its role in promoting a host of desirable outcomes, including academic outcomes such as higher achievement and reduced dropout, as well as various well-being and life outcomes. Nonetheless, disengagement in our schools is widespread. This may…

Due to the unique applications of virtual reality in many modern contexts, Second Life (SL) offers inimitable opportunities for research and exploration and experiential learning as part of a distance learning curriculum assignment. A review of current research regarding SL examined real world social influences in online interactions and what the…

This paper reported results from a qualitative analysis of assets and supports disclosed in the narratives of adult basic education students. These students were identified as exemplary by their instructors for academic achievement, hours of program attendance, or community service. Themes were identified using the "Four Pillars"…

Defines serial killer as individual who murders two or more victims over an extended period of time, ranging from days to years, with the crimes often being sexually motivated. Reviews existing motivational theories of serial murder and proposes additional explications from range of disciplines. Presents suggestions for future research and…

This study identifies factors contributing to experiences of low motivation in community college instructors; identifies symptoms which typically correspond to low motivation; and identifies strategies for preventing or alleviating the problem of low motivation in faculty at community colleges. (CT)

Discusses religious and family loyalties and their relationship to behavioral motivation. Focuses on the significance of religious loyalities for the clinician as well as the client, and points out the need to demystify religion and religious experience. (JAC)

Considers contributions of Farley's Type T theory of personality and motivation to family psychology. Outlines some implications of Type T for range of marital treatment issues. Notes that Type T can be used as a predictor of change in therapy and as an assessment of whether people are really going to change. (NB)

Presents epidemiologic and forensic description of 50 witnessed suicides drawn from 15-year series of over 1,000 cases. Develops taxonomy based on role played by witnesses and relates to previous work on self-destructive behavior and its motivation. Uses vignettes to illustrate interpersonal dynamics associated with witnessed suicides. (Author/NB)

The relationship between locus of control, social class, and learning processes were reviewed by analyzing: (1) externality as a function of socioeconomic status, i.e., the lower the status, the greater the degree of externality; (2) the impact of the early home environment on the child's learning and development; (3) classroom and teacher…

Analysis of recent findings on age- and sex-specific suicide cycles illustrates a fundamental confound of motivation and opportunity and underscores the need for a theory of suicide that is based on risk (risk = motivation x opportunity) and that is situated in framework of age- and sex-specific life course contingencies. (Author/NB)

Globalization and internationalization are related but not the same thing. Globalization is the context of economic and academic trends that are part of the reality of the 21st century. Internationalization includes the policies and practices undertaken by academic systems and institutions--and even individuals--to cope with the global academic…

Presents theories of motivation classified as those dealing either with exogenous causes or with endogenous processes. The following strategies for improving work motivation are discussed: (1) personal motives; (2) incentives and rewards; (3) reinforcement; (4) goal-setting techniques; (5) personal and material resources; (6) social and group…

A case is made to emphasize the human and interpersonal aspects of leisure services curricula, instead of stressing specific techniques and knowledge that have a short marketable life. Research on motivation is reviewed. (Author/MT)