Behaviour problems in childhood and adolescence : a comparison of juvenile offenders, adolescents referred to a mental health service, and a community control group

The present study found no evidence to demonstrate that the behaviour problems and skill deficits of adolescent offenders are distinguishable from those of disturbed youth. However, differences between the reports of males and females in the clinical group were identified.Thesis (M.A.) -- University of Adelaide, Dept. of Psychology, 199

Australians in Antarctica : a study of organizational culture / Aspa Sarris.

Includes Organisational Culture Inventory (OCI) and 6 item subscales adapted from the OCI as appendices.Bibliography: leaves 240-255.xv, 255 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.Investigates the culture of isolated Australian Antarctic stations using qualitative and quantitative research methods. The research also investigated the assessment of person-culture fit within the context of Antarctic station life and culture. Five studies were undertaken on returned Australian Antarctic expeditioners and the results reflect a historical overview of Antarctic station culture from 1950 to 1999.Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Psychology, 200

Applying organisational theory to isolated, confined and extreme settings

Research on person–environment fit theory has largely developed within the context of people and organisations in urban settings. There has been little research of this kind within organisations in isolated and confined contexts. The purpose of this article was to examine the implications of person–environment fit theory within the context of the complementary fit and supplementary fit paradigm (Muchinsky & Monahan, 1987), for people working in isolated and remote organisational settings. Using a sample of Antarctic personnel, this study examined the extent to which psychological need fulfilment and subjective fit with Antarctic station culture were equally important in predicting individual attitudes, including satisfaction with being an expedition member, intent to return and willingness to recommend the Antarctic to others. Results showed that gender and subjective fit with Antarctic station culture predicted satisfaction with station membership. Results also showed that subjective fit predicted willingness to recommend the Antarctic as a good place to work, while psychological need fulfilment was not a predictor of any of the outcome variables examined. Results suggest that outcomes such as intention to return (or to stay) may be less relevant in such settings because of the unique and temporary nature of the experience and the work. Results also attest to the need for further development of organisational theories, including person–environment fit theory, using data collected from organisations in isolated, confined and extreme environmental contexts.Aspa Sarri

Behavioral norms and expectations on Antarctic stations

© 2007 SAGE PublicationsThis study examined the organizational culture of Australian Antarctic stations in terms of behavioral norms and expectations. The study also investigated the relationship between perceptions of Antarctic station culture and individual attitudes and job outcomes. Participants were 116 returned Australian Antarctic expeditioners. Results showed that the overall profile of Antarctic station culture reflected a satisfaction-oriented culture, with the majority of participants describing Antarctic stations as open, friendly, and participatory environments. However, results also revealed gender differences in perceptions of Antarctic station norms and expectations. Although men generally described Antarctic station culture as open and team oriented, women described it as rule-oriented, hierarchical, and nonparticipatory. Perceptions of Antarctic station culture were related to individual attitudes, including satisfaction with being a member of the expedition and intention to return to the Antarctic.Aspa Sarris, Neil Kirb