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Pennell, Adam; Patey, Matthew; Fisher, Jenna; Brian, Ali – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2022
Falls are a significant medical and economical concern worldwide. Younger individuals with visual impairment (VI) may be more susceptible to falling and fall-related injuries when compared to peers without a VI. Self-perceived balance confidence is a psychological construct that may predict and/or mediate fall- or other health-related outcomes in…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Self Efficacy, Accidents, Injuries
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Ali, Zulqurnain; Ghani, Usman; Islam, Zia U.; Mehreen, Aqsa – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2020
The emergence of self-career management has pushed individuals to manage their careers proactively and evade unexpected events. The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a career shocks scale for use in Chinese organizations. In doing so, we developed a comprehensive scale of career shocks to cover a significant gray area of career…
Descriptors: Career Development, Self Management, Measures (Individuals), Organizations (Groups)
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Jia, Cunxian; Zhang, Jie – Death Studies, 2012
The study is aimed to examine the psychometric characteristics of the Duke Social Support Scale (DSSI) in young rural Chinese individuals (379 suicides, 411 controls) aged 15-34 years. Social support was measured by 23-item DSSI, which included Social Interaction Scale, Subjective Social Support, and Instrumental Social Support. DSSI had high…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Interpersonal Relationship, Measures (Individuals), Interaction