Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1990.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1990.

Dans cette thèse, nous étudions les effets des Nouvelles Aides à la Vente et à l’Achat (NAVA) sur le comportement du consommateur. La littérature existante sur ces effets met en exergue des manquements qui justifient les trois propositions de recherche développées, impliquant des variables affectives, motivationnelles et cognitives. Trois premières études exploratoires qualitatives confortent et précisent ces propositions de recherche tandis que deux autres proposent une taxinomie des NAVA basée sur leurs caractéristiques intrinsèques. Deux séries d’hypothèses de recherche sont ensuite proposées. La première concerne l’effet direct d’une NAVA récréative sur l’attitude et le comportement du consommateur, alors que la seconde concerne le mécanisme enclenché en présence d’un tel outil. La phase empirique confirmatoire comprenant trois études quantitatives permet de tester ces hypothèses. Les résultats montrent que la présence (vs. l’absence) d’une NAVA génère (1) plus de réactions affectives positives et moins de réactions affectives négatives, (2) plus de curiosité spécifique envers le produit, (3) plus de confiance envers le site, moins de risque perçu et (4) plus d’intention de fréquenter et d’acheter en magasin. L’expertise en nouvelles technologies et le besoin de toucher modèrent certains de ces effets. La curiosité spécifique est médiatrice des effets des réactions affectives positives, de la confiance et du risque perçu sur le comportement. La discussion de ces résultats et leurs contributions sont exposées dans le dernier chapitre. Enfin, dans une synthèse générale, les limites et voies de recherche de ce travail sont présentées. / In this dissertation, we study the effects of Interactive Consumer Decision Aids (ICDA) on consumer attitudes and behavior. Through the analysis of the literature on the effects of ICDA, we highlight priority research areas. From the review, we make three research propositions concerning the effects of ICDA on the affective, motivational and cognitive dimensions of consumer attitudes. Three exploratory qualitative studies strengthen and clarify these research propositions. Two further exploratory studies lead to the proposal of a taxonomy, based on the intrinsic characteristics of ICDA. Two sets of research hypotheses are then offered. The first set of hypotheses concerns the direct effect of the presence of a recreational ICDA on attitudes and behavior, while the second set concerns the mechanism activated in the presence of such a tool. The confirmatory steps, including three empirical quantitative studies (of which two were pre-tests) allow us to test these hypotheses. The results show that the presence (vs. absence) of an ICDA generates (1) more positive and less negative affective reactions, (2) more specific curiosity about the product, (3) higher trust in the website, less perceived risk and (4) more intent to patronize and purchase. Some of the effects are found to be moderated by the consumer’s expertise about new technologies and by the need to touch. The results also show that the specific curiosity about the product and about the ICDA mediate the effects of positive affective reactions, trust and perceived risk on the behavioral intention variables. The discussion of these results and of their implications is outlined in the last chapter. Finally, the limits of the work and suggestions for further research are presented.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Texas, Aug., 2007. / Title from title page display. Includes bibliographical references.

Diss. (sammanfattning) Linköping : Linköpings universitet, 2006. / Härtill 4 uppsatser.

Thesis (MNutr)--University of Stellenbosch, 2008. / Bibliography. Also available via the Internet.

The problem of the study was to determine the relationship between teaching methods and attainment of knowledge and skill performance of nurse aides in rural area nursing homes. The purpose of this study was to determine the improvement in skills performance and knowledge gain in the population cited above. The skill to be learned was operation of an electronic thermometer. The analysis of variance used on the pretest for written performance showed a significant difference at the .01 level; however, the analysis of covariance done on the posttest results showed no significant difference, indicating that the initial difference was of no consequence to the results obtained on the posttests. The paired comparison t test of the group means obtained from written tests showed that the programmed instruction group was superior to either the control or teacher-taught groups at the .001 level. Overall the programmed instruction tool was more effective in teaching skill and learning of cognitive knowledge. This report concluded that the evidence seems to support the use of programmed instruction as a means of economically and effectively teaching nurse aides who work in a rural area nursing home.

The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of training and employment as a health care aide on the personal and public lives of nine immigrants, eight of whom were women. These individuals had successfully completed a combined skills and ESL training program for Home Support or Home Support/Resident Care Attendant at an immigrant settlement agency on the west coast of Canada approximately one to two years prior to the study. The program trained the individuals to work as care aides in private homes or long term care facilities as well as provided training in English skills. A qualitative approach was chosen in order to explore the issues and themes that were relevant to the participants, from their own perspectives, with regard to the impact of training and employment as a health care aide on their lives. The findings revealed that participation in a training program had a significant impact on the individuals' lives. Acquiring an occupational skill for the health professions gave some of the individuals an occupational identity as well as personal fulfillment. For others, this training helped them to find meaningful employment and facilitated their integration into Canadian society. However, finding full-time employment proved to be a challenge for most of the participants. They encountered many barriers to employment for example, the need to work on-call and the resultant lack of a stable income; conflicts between domestic responsibilities and work outside the home; transportation limitations; and personal barriers, such as age, work experience, and education. On the positive side, participation in the training program helped the individuals to improve their English skills which increased their confidence, independence, autonomy, and self-esteem. Improvement in English skills also facilitated the individuals' settlement and integration into Canadian society. In addition, knowledge of health care had a positive impact on the individuals' ability to care for their family members. Overall, participation in a skills and language training program had a significant impact on the individuals' identity, family life, and settlement in Canada.

The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of training and employment as a health care aide on the personal and public lives of nine immigrants, eight of whom were women. These individuals had successfully completed a combined skills and ESL training program for Home Support or Home Support/Resident Care Attendant at an immigrant settlement agency on the west coast of Canada approximately one to two years prior to the study. The program trained the individuals to work as care aides in private homes or long term care facilities as well as provided training in English skills. A qualitative approach was chosen in order to explore the issues and themes that were relevant to the participants, from their own perspectives, with regard to the impact of training and employment as a health care aide on their lives. The findings revealed that participation in a training program had a significant impact on the individuals' lives. Acquiring an occupational skill for the health professions gave some of the individuals an occupational identity as well as personal fulfillment. For others, this training helped them to find meaningful employment and facilitated their integration into Canadian society. However, finding full-time employment proved to be a challenge for most of the participants. They encountered many barriers to employment for example, the need to work on-call and the resultant lack of a stable income; conflicts between domestic responsibilities and work outside the home; transportation limitations; and personal barriers, such as age, work experience, and education. On the positive side, participation in the training program helped the individuals to improve their English skills which increased their confidence, independence, autonomy, and self-esteem. Improvement in English skills also facilitated the individuals' settlement and integration into Canadian society. In addition, knowledge of health care had a positive impact on the individuals' ability to care for their family members. Overall, participation in a skills and language training program had a significant impact on the individuals' identity, family life, and settlement in Canada. / Education, Faculty of / Language and Literacy Education (LLED), Department of / Graduate

The purpose of this study is to identify predictors of psychological empowerment among nurse aides in nursing homes. Five structural factors (information exchange, decentralization of resources, co-worker support, supervisor support, and availability of training) and four control factors (age, sex, level of education, and race) are analyzed using multivariate linear regression to examine their effects on psychological empowerment. Two of the five structural factors, decentralization of resources and supervisor support, are shown to positively influence psychological empowerment. Nursing home managers can consider developing and implementing procedures that decentralize resources and demonstrate supervisor support in order to increase psychological empowerment. Based on the findings of this study theory and practice might benefit from additional study of decentralization of resources and supervisor support.