A Critical Examination of the Environmental Mastery Scale

The Psychological well being Inventory (PWBI) is a multidimensional instrument that has enjoyed widespread use in a variety of research initiatives, from small-scale studies to national surveys. Recent empirical investigation of the measure has raised questions about its validity. This study examines the factorial validity of the Environmental Mastery Scale of the PWBI, a construct that receives much attention in mental health research. The results of a confirmatory factor analysis did not support the unidimensional factor structure of the measure. Correlated uniqueness models were also examined, which did not reveal evidence of a method effect. There are problems with the measure at the item level, which also raises significant questions about the underlying theory of its parent measure.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/61157/1/EMS.pd

Agricultural Marketing Research Needs in the 1970's

CONTENTS : THE EMERGING FOOD AND FIBER SYSTEM: IMPLICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE, by Marshall R. Godwin and Lonnie L. Jones; WHAT WE SHOULD HAVE LEARNED FROM THE RESEARCH PROGRAMS OF THE 1960'S, by Willard F. Mueller; MARKETING RESEARCH NEEDS IN THE 70'S,by W.O. Eikhoff; THE MORPHOLOGY OF LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL MARKETING RESEARCH AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO DYNAMIC AGRICULTURE, by Thomas L. Sporleder and John P. Nichols; A UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATOR'S VIEW FOR IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE MARKET RESEARCH, by Elmer R. Kiehl; EFFECTIVE MARKET RESEARCH - A PRIVATE CONSULTANT'S APPROACH, by R. E. Seltze

The child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: the perceptions of siblings

This study sets out to understand and analyse the perceptions of six children regarding the Autism Spectrum Disorder of their brother or sister. The present research encompasses a qualitative interview method, from which semi-structured interviews were carried out to participants ranging in ages from 10 to 12. The results of this study demonstrate that siblings, who have a high degree of knowledge and understanding about Autism Spectrum Disorder, feel less embarrassed and are better able to accept the challenges that this disorder causes. All participants indicate that: they have a solid and close relationship with their siblings, are more tolerant in the face of existing difficulties in their relationship; react negatively to the attitudes of others who are less understanding and tolerant; and are proud of their siblings with Autism Spectrum Disorder, for their progress and accomplishments. However, they continue to be unconditionally protective of their siblings in all situations.CIE