‘He too has the Right to be Educated’: Inclusion and Identity in Ecuador’s Indigenous Movement, 1927-2009’

In Ecuador, a nation with a large Indigenous population, the question of education is at once political and revolutionary. In the 1930s, Indigenous activists learned tactics from communist and socialist unions and set up many schools in regional groups. A generation of activists, led by Dolores Cacuengo made tremendous strides. In 1988, the Ministry of Education officially assumed responsibility for Indigenous education under coalition pressure, but it has since failed to capture the nuances of the nation’s Indigenous communities and their expectations for education. Meanwhile, the Indigenous groups have mobilized into a political party that hopes to redefine Ecuadorian nationality against centuries of structural oppression. They are waging vital fights for resources and respect

Predictors of Loneliness

This thesis explores how interpersonal behavioural patterns, internal working models, personality traits, and positive and negative emotional characteristics interact and impact human behaviour. Part one consists of a systematic review and a meta-analysis exploring the relationship between Attachment and Personality through an examination of the literature in English that examine this relationship. Personality was operationalised through the Big Five model, and Attachment through the standard three Attachment styles. 15 different analyses were conducted in order to explore all the possible combinations of the three Attachment styles and the five Personality traits. The literature was scrutinised through a thorough quality assessment and risk of biases assessment. Part two is an empirical research paper exploring different predictors of Loneliness through the prism of interpersonal behavioral patterns, and an internal working model. These were explored through Attachment, Interpersonal problems, Compassion, and Shame. The aim of this study was to understand better how maladaptive patterns of emotional and behavioural functions can lead an individual to be and feel lonely. This is a quantitative study utilising a battery of five different measures with data from 92 participants. Part three is a critical appraisal offering a reflection on both preceding parts. It emphasizes an overview of the whole process and ends with a reflection on the conclusions of both studies. During the reflection issues regarding Loneliness and better care for clients are raised

Factors Influencing Leadership Efficacy for Traditional-Aged Sophomore Male College Students

College student retention remains a prevalent topic in higher education as demographics change and the need to manage enrollment increases. Evidence suggests that women are outperforming men in college environments, and there are enrollment pipeline leaks in the sophomore year when many sophomores experience a slump in satisfaction and performance. This study examined experiential and environmental factors that predict leadership efficacy in traditional-aged sophomore male college students using data from the 2015 Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership. Descriptive statistics revealed percentages of sophomore male participation in a number of MSL-identified campus experiences, clubs and organizations, and leadership development activities. Sophomore males tended to be more involved in sports-related and outdoor adventure activities, but less engaged with community service related activities than sophomore females. Leadership efficacy scores were compared between those sophomore males who were involved in particular activities and those who were not. Sophomore males who performed community service, addressed concerns within the community, or worked with others to make the community a better place showed greater differences in leadership efficacy, with large Cohen’s d effect sizes ranging from .89 to .91. There were also similar large effect sizes ranging between .85 to 1.01 for those sophomore males who engaged in a variety of leadership development activities and those who did not. Leadership efficacy mean scores were also calculated for class and gender subgroups for comparison, and a two-way ANOVA was used to determine if there were any differences. While statistically significant differences were found between the groups, the effect sizes were small, and there did not appear to be evidence supporting the sophomore slump within the sophomore male sample. Finally, leadership efficacy correlated moderately (r=.57) with consciousness of self, providing some evidence for how provoking a sense of altruism can be a productive pathway for bolstering confidence in leadership. This study adds to the literature on gender differences in higher education and the sophomore slump. The research provides clues to ways in which student affairs educators can design experiences and environments that can enhance leadership efficacy for sophomore males. This study also highlights the importance of institutional commitment to supporting leadership development activities as a tool for retention

Legal Malpractice Statutes of Limitations: A Critical Analysis of a Burgeoning Crisis

Surprisingly little has been written on the law of legal malpractice. Even more disturbing is the fact that there is little analytical writing to help guide the courts and bar in this area. The analysis and recommendations contained in this article are intended as a basis in developing rules for statutes of limitations in legal malpractice actions that meet the needs of the parties, the test of fundamental fairness, and evoke a genuine sense of confidence in society