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This research describes two invesitgations into temporal processing by dyslexics. Firstly, the accuracy and speed of response that dyslexic children and matched controls demonstrate on three types of time comparison task was explored. The participants were 96 boys and 24 girls, divided into three age bands: 7:0 - 7:11; 11:0 - 11:11 and 14:0 - 14:11 years of age of whom 60 were dyslexic and 60 non-dyslexic. Dyslexics in all age bads took longer and made fewer correct responses than non-dyslexics in time telling. Younger dyslexics were differentially disadvantaged when compared to older dyslexics in speed and correctness. Both groups showed improved accuracy and speed with age. The dyslexic cohort aged 14 years improved in accuracy from age 11, though with only marginal improvement in reaction time speed. Complex time perception proved most difficult for both groups. Reason for these differences are discussed with reference to limited sort-term memory problems affecting performance especially for dyslexics. The research substantiates particular theories of dyslexia and a new model helps to explain the process. Practical implications are suggested for parents, teachers and examiners concerned with dyslexic children. Secondly, the time management skills of dyslexic and non-dyslexic adults were examined for 43 dyslexic and 41 non-dyslexic particpants who answered an online questionnaire about their time management skills. The adult questionnaires revealed that dyslexics find time management, estimation, planning and sticking to a schedule particualrly difficult, resulting in task delay or incompletion, and heightened levels of stress as time pressures increase. Questions revealed lack of confidence in time management techniques amongst dyslexics. Many dyslexics had found these difficulties placed severe contraints on career choices, areas of employment and lifestyle. Possible reasons for these diffierenecs are discussed with an accompanying model that stresses the contraints caused by poor working memory.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2007. / Title from title screen (site viewed May. 20, 2008). PDF text: v, 99 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 720 K. UMI publication number: AAT 3284308. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in microfilm and microfiche formats.

Thesis--Göteborgs universitet, 1985. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 106-113).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1980. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 149-153).

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität, Münster, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references.

M.Phil. / The central research problem of this study asks whether principle-based time management can increase quality of life? The second question, which arises, is what the underlying principles of quality of life creating time management would be? These principles were identified by looking at some of the most common time management problems. The principles are being proactive, living according to values, setting goals, acquiring self-knowledge and being motivated by importance rather than urgency. Quality of life can be defined as living, loving, learning and leaving a legacy. Principles are objective, universal, fundamental, primary truths that cannot be reduced to something more basic. Time management can be characterised as the process by which time is applied effectively to gain a return on the investment thereof in the form enhanced quality of life. Eight approaches to time management found in literature were fathomed to discover what their contribution to time management, strengths and weaknesses were. It could clearly be seen that utilising any of these methods in isolation would certainly lead to an ultimate decline in quality of life. Thus, a higher level approach to time management had to be found. Two higher level approaches to time management are found in the literature. A new approach to principle-based time management called the Journey approach was synthesised by interweaving current approaches to time management, with quality of life producing principles from a Personal and Professional Leadership perspective. The Journey metaphor was used to arrive at the following steps for a principle-based approach to time management: 1) Set life goals. 2) Gain self-knowledge. 3) Align your perception of reality with universal principles. 4) Set medium term gaols. 5) Make action plans. 6) Act according to the plan. Finally some guidelines for a course on principle-based time management are given.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 151-156).

Thesis (M.Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 151-156) Also available in print.

Children are an often overlooked and understudied population group, whose travel needs are responsible for a significant number of trips made by a household. In addition, children’s travel and activity participation have direct implication for adults’ activity-travel patterns. A better understanding of children’s activity-travel patterns and the linkages between parents and children’s activity-travel needs is necessary for accurate prediction and forecasting of activity-based travel demand modeling systems. In contrast to the need to examine and model children’s activity-travel patterns, existing activity-based research and modeling systems have almost exclusively focused their attention on the activity-travel patterns of adults. Therefore, the goal of this research effort is to contribute to the area of activity-based travel demand analysis by comprehensively examining children’s activity-travel patterns, and by developing a framework for incorporating children within activity-based travel demand modeling systems. This dissertation provides a comprehensive review of previous research on children’s activity engagement and travel by focusing on the dimensions characterizing children’s activity-travel patterns and the factors affecting these dimensions. Further, an exploratory analysis examines the weekday and weekend activity participation characteristics of school-going children. The study focuses on the overall time-use of children in different types of activities, as well as on several dimensions characterizing the context of participation in activities. In addition, the dissertation discusses the treatment of children within current activity-based travel demand modeling systems and conceptualizes an alternative framework for simulating the daily activity-travel patterns of children. An empirical analysis is undertaken of the post-school out-of-home activity-location engagement patterns of children aged 5 to 17 years. Specifically, this research effort utilizes a multinomial logit model to analyze children’s post-school location patterns, and employs a multiple discrete-continuous extreme value (MDCEV) model to study the propensity of children to participate in, and allocate time to, multiple activity episode purpose-location types during the after-school period. Finally, the paper identifies the need and opportunities for further research in the field of children’s travel behavior analysis. / text