The 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20; Bagby, Parker, & Taylor, 1994; 1994) is the most widely used self-report measure of alexithymia construct. TAS-20 comprises 3 factors that assess difficulty identifying feelings, describing and externally oriented thinking. Although instrument being increasingly with adolescent respondents, psychometric properties have not been systematically evaluated in preadult populations. In present study, we examined measurement invariance factor...

The objective of this study was to examine, by gender, whether emotional intelligence (EI), peer social support, and/or family support partially mediated the influence verbal IQ on Grade 10 grade point average (GPA) for 192 students (96 male, 96 female). For male students, EI and predicted GPA association between GPA. female EI, but did not mediate This further examined subscales (intrapersonal, interpersonal, adaptability, stress management abilities), (emotional, socialising, practical,...

High school dropout has been associated with negative outcomes, including increased rates of unemployment, incarceration, and mortality. Dropout vary significantly depending on individual environmental factors. The purpose our study was to use an ecological perspective concurrently explore student- school-level predictors for the better understanding how prevent it. We used Education Longitudinal Study 2002 dataset. Participants included 14,106 sophomores across 684 public private schools....

The aim of the present study was to focus on how students articulate and discuss what factors influence students' decisions defend or not victims when witnessing bullying. In this unique qualitative cross-collaborative study, where two research teams collected interviews from cultural contexts, eighty-nine with an age-range 9 14 years old participated. Participants included 43 Swedish 46 US (50 girls, 39 boys). were analysed through a collaborative analysis aimed at constructing shared...

<i>Background:</i> Pathological gambling is more prevalent among postsecondary students than the general adult population. While prevalence of pathological in this group has risen over past decade, factors underlying development problem university remain largely unexplored. One early study found alexithymia to be associated with gambling. The aim present was further examine relationship between and students. <i>Methods:</i> examined 562 who completed South Oaks...

Although several brief instruments are available for the emotional intelligence (EI) construct, their conceptual coverage tends to be quite limited. One notable exception is short form of Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i:S), which measures multiple EI dimensions in addition a global index. Despite unique advantage offered by inventory, psychometric properties EQ-i:S scores have not yet been systematically evaluated. Such an evaluation was main goal present investigation. Using data from...

This study explored the utility of trait emotional intelligence (EI) for predicting students’ university graduation outcomes six years after enrolment in university. At start program, 1,015 newly registered students completed a brief multidimensional self-report EI assessment and provided consent to track their subsequent degree progress via official records. Using latent profile analysis (LPA), participants were sorted into five classes that differed overall level relative strengths...

Abstract. The concept of emotional intelligence (EI) has attracted growing interest from researchers working in various fields. present study examined the long-term stability (32 months) EI-related abilities over course a major life transition (the high school to university). During first week full-time study, large group undergraduates completed EQ-i:Short; 32 months later random subset these students (N = 238), who had started their postsecondary education within 24 graduating school,...

This study builds upon research on leisure based social worlds and recent work identifying the potentially valuable roles of groups in women's continued participation recreation. is an ethnography a group women who regularly played golf. Data were analyzed using grounded theory approach. The analysis suggested two overarching themes that explained persistence golf for these women: connecting with members constructing culture. Importantly, processes facilitated development connections also...

AbstractAlthough research has found that people prefer to participate in recreation with others, work examining constraints participation have primarily taken an individual perspective. Thus, this study examined and negotiation strategies a self-organized women's group. Data were collected using in-depth interviews, informal participant observation analyzed through grounded theory approach. The findings highlight six constraint themes affected the describe how group collectively employed...

Abstract Executive functions (EFs) develop rapidly in preschoolers and lay an important foundation for school readiness. One potential method of supporting EF development is through mindfulness‐based interventions (MBIs). Whereas studies with older children adults have supported this approach, research young has been more limited. In the current study, we evaluated effectiveness, acceptability, feasibility Mini‐Mind , a 12‐session MBI created specifically preschoolers. We used randomized...

Highlights• Intentions to track cycle after watching competitions was a significant predictor of actual cycling participation.• Receiving voucher stimulated participation for spectators with low intentions and high participate.• This study demonstrates the efficacy an on-site leveraging initiative designed stimulate post-event participation.

This contribution explores whether the hosting of two non-mega sport events affected happiness residents (non-attendees) in host community, and if these feelings differed according to type event. The under investigation were multi-sport held same community during summer 2014: Ontario Summer Games 55+ Games. Residents intercepted public spaces complete a survey, including levels happiness, event, socio-demographic variables. Happiness was measured holistic way, overall satisfaction, positive...

The purpose of this study is to develop an understanding the success factors and challenges associated with implementing a change initiative aimed at increasing women's continued participation in golf. Drawing on integrative model organizational as framework, employed case approach using qualitative methods examine one golf course's existing leagues. Data were collected through focus groups club staff participants league. Findings describe process innovation response political functional...