In recent years there has been a growing interest in the use of partnering in construction. Central to any successful partnering arrangement is the change in cultural and behavioural characteristics towards mutual trust and understanding. According to Schein, cultural and behavioural characteristics can be shaped and reflected by proper leadership. This research probes leadership as the respons...

This paper uses Kelly’s typology of weeping to explore how remaining focused on what Kelly “really meant” often restricts creative and novel use of his theory. Arguing against particular interpretations of personal construct psychology because they fail to adhere to Kelly’s beliefs proves difficult because it is impossible to know for certain what Kelly “really meant.” Concepts from radical con...

This paper critically examines the current knowledge base of family childcare through an epistemological lens. A brief literature review highlights what is known about childcare, and standpoint theory used to illustrate how I first became aware issues in system as a former educator. Then, examination gaps resulting from approach creation outlined, with human ecology social constructionism propo...

The text concerns the issue of e-addictions among youth. description phenomenon in Polish perspective was made on basis results national and international research. considerations are based theory social constructionism related to whether problem differently treated is a real Poland or it just created by researchers specialists dealing behavioral disorders. leave no illusions - scale reality si...

This paper introduces the framework of image of science as a tool for understanding and enhancing children’s science learning. A child’s image of science incorporates both cognitive aspects, such as ideas about science, scientists and experimentation, and affective aspects, such as identification with, or alienation from, science. It is argued that there are aspects of science accessible to ele...

Humour and comedy have gained increased significance in academic research recent years. This article examines the importance of humour as valuable tools qualitative social science methodology. It makes original contribution utilizing theory, critical understandings both their macro micro mechanisms functions, to argue that can accommodate, indeed, expedite, methodology relation two key principl...

This paper proposes a cognitive model of presence which emphasizes the interaction of top-down and bottom-up processes, and the subsequent creation of temporary representations of an environment in working memory. These temporary representations (which are termed constructions) are formations of meaning about the environment, which allow a subject to make inferences and interact in that environ...

In recent years there has been a growing interest in the use of partnering in construction. Central to any successful partnering arrangement is the change in cultural and behavioural characteristics towards mutual trust and understanding. According to Schein, cultural and behavioural characteristics can be shaped and reflected by proper leadership. This research probes leadership as the respons...