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Saeed, Bashiru I. I.; Xicang, Zhao; Musah, A. A. I.; Abdul-Aziz, A. R.; Yawson, Alfred; Karim, Azumah – Journal of Education and Learning, 2013
We investigated the study of the overall social cohesion of Ghanaians. In this study, we considered the paramount interest of the involvement of Ghanaians in their communities, their views of other people and institutions, and their level of interest in both local and national politics. The factor analysis method was employed for analysis using R…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Factor Analysis, Social Integration, Computer Software
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Franz-Odendaal, Tamara A.; Blotnicky, Karen; French, Frederick; Joy, Phillip – Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 2016
To enhance understanding of factors that might improve STEM career participation, we assessed students' self-perceptions of competency and interest in science/math, engagement in STEM activities outside of school, and knowledge of STEM career requirements. We show that the primary positive influencer directing students to a STEM career is high…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Middle School Students, Student Attitudes, Student Experience
Parrila, Rauno K.; Ma, Xin; Fleming, Darcy; Rinaldi, Christina – Human Resources Development Canada, 2002
In part, this focus is a result of substantial research demonstrating strong links between early social competence and later life adjustment and healthy development. The close connection between prosocial skills and a wide variety of future developmental outcomes provides a compelling rationale to examine what factors are associated with…
Descriptors: Prosocial Behavior, Ecology, Interpersonal Competence, Child Development