BACKGROUND Progress testing (PT) is used in Western countries to evaluate students' level of functional knowledge, and to enhance meaning-oriented and self-directed learning. However, the use of PT has not been investigated in East Asia, where reproduction-oriented and teacher-centered learning styles prevail. Here, we explored the applicability of PT by focusing on student perceptions. METHO...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to use the theory of planned behavior to test a structural model of retirement timing intentions of older workers in Canada following the abolishment of mandatory retirement. Design/methodology/approach – A survey of 281 working individuals was conducted in order to test a model of retirement timing. Findings – The model was a good fit to the data. Attitud...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to test the hypothesis that there is a significant positive relationship between the perceptions of internal auditors about the critical success factors and their perceptions of data quality in accounting information systems (AISs). Design/methodology/approachThe survey method was used to collect data for testing the proposed hyppthesis. Data were collecte...

PURPOSE Frailty is a condition characterized by loss of functional reserve and altered homeostatic capacity. The aging process is related with complex indicators of physiological state. This study aims, with a preliminary mediation model, to reveal the possible role of mediator of health perceptions variability in the relationship between frailty and disability. PATIENTS AND METHODS A longitu...

GAME-FRAMING COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS TO IMPROVE APPLICANT PERCEPTIONS Andrew Burnett Collmus Old Dominion University, 2016 Director: Dr. Richard N. Landers Research has shown that although cognitive testing is key to quality hiring, applicants often react poorly to cognitive ability tests. Applicant reactions theory indicates that time-length judgments of a selection procedure can affect applican...

Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, the vulnerability of the United States became apparent. It also became evident that there was a need for respiratory protection. The purpose of this study was to determine the prior knowledge and perceptions of emergency medical technicians with respect to bioterrorism and to enhance their current knowledge to better prepare them for possible future...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To examine the perceptions of staff members toward the implementation of an animal-assisted activity (AAA) in an outpatient regional cancer center. DESIGN Quasi-experimental, post-test design. SETTING An adult outpatient regional cancer center in northern California. SAMPLE 34 facility staff members. METHODS Self-report questionnaire following four weeks of AAA visita...

Background Homeless youth are the fastest growing sub-group within the homeless population. They face impaired access to health services and are often left unsupported. They lack social and family support or relationships with service providers. Unsupported homeless youth often become homeless adults. Purpose To test a model based on Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations, examining the inf...