Abstract Objectives : The study conducted a longitudinal assessment of insomnia as an antecedent versus consequence posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression symptoms among combat veterans. Design Two postdeployment time points were used in combination with structural equation modeling to examine the relative strength two possible directions prediction: predictor psychological symptoms, insomnia. Participants active duty soldiers ( N = 659) brigade team who assessed 4 months after...

This article describes the development of Comprehensive Assessment Team Member Effectiveness. The authors used teamwork literature to create potential items, which they tested using two surveys college students ( Ns = 2,777 and 1,157). exploratory factor analysis confirmatory help them select items for final instrument. full instrument has 87 that measure 29 types team member contributions with 3 each. These fall into five categories (contributing team's work; interacting teammates; keeping...

In this investigation, the serious leisure inventory and measure (SLIM) was developed from convenience target samples. The multidimensional framework of contains six qualities which 18 operations were employed. With use a q-sort, an expert panel, confirmatory factor analysis, 72 item SLIM demonstrated acceptable fit, reliability equivalence across Mean differences correlation patterns found between samples preliminary evidence for predictive ability new measure. short form (54 items) good...

The role of morale as a positive psychological construct distinct from the depression was examined using data longitudinal study 1,685 U.S. soldiers on peacekeeping mission to Kosovo. Structural equation modeling analyses revealed best predicted by indices engagement in meaningful work and confidence unit functioning leadership, whereas deployment stressors negative events. Morale assessed during related perceiving benefits deploying six months later, posttraumatic stress disorder...

The serious leisure inventory and measure (SLIM) was tested with 348 chess players to confirm the factors, assess effects of method bias, propose a set best-performing items for 18 factor SLIM. 54-item SLIM demonstrated acceptable fit reliability values. effect bias evidenced in sample explained one-third variance. Inspection loadings, when controlling yielded one item per factor. Findings indicate continues be problematic self-report measures such as

Nostalgia has been identified as an essential factor to understand sport tourists’ behavioral intentions. However, a measurement model examine nostalgia not developed in the field of tourism. The purpose this study was develop valid and reliable Scale for Sport Tourism (NSST) measure nostalgia. A multilevel analysis used order avoid biases caused by common characteristics within travel group. scale conceptualized five-dimensional construct reflecting team, environment, socialization,...

To date, tourism research has primarily explored resident perception and attitude in terms of impact development. Comparatively, tourists themselves attracted less attention from researchers despite the fact host communities see benefits through positive relationships with tourists. Moreover, studies on resident-tourist relationship have largely been interested perspective tourists, considering as customers who bring economic to a destination, while seeing residents beneficiaries tourists'...

The present research examined positive and negative leadership behaviors as predictors of stigma practical barriers to mental health treatment. Soldiers completed measures noncommissioned officer (NCO) leadership, stigma, getting treatment at 2, 3, 4 months following a 15-month deployment Afghanistan. results revealed that NCO leader were predictive overall care (collapsed across the three time periods), with only being uniquely when included in same model behaviors. In addition, within...

Abstract In services, which require significant customer participation to create value, customers who lack the knowledge, skills and motivation necessary participate effectively can negatively impact service quality cost outcomes. This paper develops a conceptual model investigate effectiveness of utilizing training education (CTE) improve readiness provide effective behaviors in professional service. The was tested using survey data from patients diagnosed with diabetes received CTE as part...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness an extended version Theory Planned Behavior (Ajzen, 1991) for predicting backcountry visitors' behavioral intentions comply with recommended Leave No Trace practices. Once confirmed, factors predictive can be used inform development more effective persuasive communication strategies and educational messaging. Study participants were overnight visitors either Olympic National Park, Washington, or Glacier Montana. final model...

The purpose of this article was to report recreationists' coping response stress experienced in outdoor recreation settings. Stress defined as daily hassles. most frequent sources hassles were litter, noise from other people, damage the resource, and too many people at campsites. Recreationists used a scheme that combined problem emotion-focused mechanisms. Intensity moderately predicted frequency weakly coping. use had positive relationship with negative impacts experience resulting hassle...

The present study provides much needed empirical data on loneliness. Subjects (n = 57, M 64.9 years, SD 5.04) were given measures of loneliness frequency, intensity, attributions, and coping styles. UCLA Loneliness Scale performance correlated significantly with three eight items a social risk-taking scale. In each instance, lonely persons less willing to take risk. was most frequently attributed being without others (44%o). Thus seems be aggravated by inaction resultant isolation. scare...

We examined morale as a moderator of the relationship between combat exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in longitudinal study U.S. soldiers who had participated deployment to Iraq. Soldiers ( N = 636) completed assessments at 4 (Time 1) 10 2) months following their deployment. Combat (both breadth perceived stressfulness), morale, PTSD were assessed Time 1, again 2. Results multivariate multiple regressions revealed that 1 interacted with both stressfulness predict 2,...

AbstractRenewable energy initiatives are increasing and many locations selected for offshore wind farms close to recreation resources. Public involvement processes assess project support standard in planning. However, often missing from these assessments investigations into subpopulations, such as marine recreationists. Using mixed methods, researchers evaluated a scale that measures recreationists' (n = 483) attitudes toward energy. Researchers also examined the relationships between place...

Areas affected by drought are increasing, and many lakes that provide potable water recreation opportunities located in drought-vulnerable areas. Understanding a population's attitudes toward conservation actions can improve communication initiatives, policy development, education, which all necessary for effective resource management. However, little is known about stakeholders’ interactions with drought-influenced resources the potential factors form their attitudes. Using mixed methods...

While multiple valid measures exist for assessing outcomes of environmental education (EE) programs, the field lacks a comprehensive and logistically feasible common instrument that can apply across diverse programs. We describe participatory effort identifying developing crosscutting Environmental Education in twenty-first Century (EE21). Following extensive input debate from wide range EE providers researchers, we developed, tested statistically validated scales measuring consensus-based...

Interest in the use of local food tourism and hospitality is growing both industry academic circles. Most research on has focused its potential to enhance community development, while relatively little examined way tourists perceive foods developing countries. This study applies image theory evaluate perceptions international regarding Tanzania. Data were collected between June August, 2014 using a survey method. The population consisted 520 departing from Kilimanjaro International Airport....