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- Dr. Leslie Ramos Salazar is an Associate Professor of Business Communication and Decision Management in the Departmen... moreDr. Leslie Ramos Salazar is an Associate Professor of Business Communication and Decision Management in the Department of Management, Marketing and General Business at the College of Business at West Texas A&M University. She conducts research in the areas of health communication, cyberconflict management, business communication pedagogy, and statistical education.edit
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It is unknown whether social presence in internet-based MBA courses enhances students’ career success. This study examined general self-efficacy and goal orientation mediation models to determine what strengthens MBA students’ social... more
It is unknown whether social presence in internet-based MBA courses enhances students’ career success. This study examined general self-efficacy and goal orientation mediation models to determine what strengthens MBA students’ social presence and their career planning self-confidence. Data included 278 online MBA students in an AACSB-accredited college of business. The regression analyses demonstrated that perceived general self-efficacy and goal orientation related to students’ career planning self-confidence. The mediation analyses revealed that internet self-efficacy, perceived general self-efficacy, and goal orientation had an indirect mediating effect on social presence and career planning. Implications are offered for business communication educators.
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PurposeDuring the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, employers struggled to develop virtual onboarding (VO) experiences among new employees. Prior research has examined VO processes. This study, by contrast, compares online... more
PurposeDuring the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, employers struggled to develop virtual onboarding (VO) experiences among new employees. Prior research has examined VO processes. This study, by contrast, compares online commentaries in relation to current research findings to determine a functional description of effective VO.Design/methodology/approachUsing a qualitative, inductive thematic analysis, the researchers explored new employees' online, anonymous, public commentary about the employers' VO experiences. Through analyzing 83 posted communications, the researchers sought to not only categorize themes, but to also identify meaning within the employees' commentary. From the thematic analysis, meaningful themes were established and compared to existing literature to identify comprehensive trends in effective VO.FindingsThe analysis developed nine themes of discussion question (DQ) prompts and nine themes of discussion responses. The professionals'...
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This study analyzes 295 tweets by four U.S. companies engaged in discovering a vaccine for COVID-19. Tweets were analyzed to understand how their Twitter feeds balanced corporate and product branding (vaccine, medicines, etc.) and... more
This study analyzes 295 tweets by four U.S. companies engaged in discovering a vaccine for COVID-19. Tweets were analyzed to understand how their Twitter feeds balanced corporate and product branding (vaccine, medicines, etc.) and disseminated scientific information relating to COVID-19. The results suggest that these companies were actively embedding technical information about COVID-19 in their corporate and product branding. Tweets providing technical and scientific information about the progress made toward developing a COVID-19 vaccine garnered high levels of user engagement from their target audience. Findings from this study indicate the growing importance of technical communication in corporate settings during a public health crisis.
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Ever since traditional sexual harassment through haptic communication has extended into digital realms, cases of digital abuse have increased. This chapter identifies this digital abuse phenomenon by comparing and contrasting face-to-face... more
Ever since traditional sexual harassment through haptic communication has extended into digital realms, cases of digital abuse have increased. This chapter identifies this digital abuse phenomenon by comparing and contrasting face-to-face versus digital sexual harassment. More specifically, this chapter contributes to the understanding of haptic communication and sexual harassment, or sexual harassment that occurs using physical touch behavior in combination with virtual touch in both physical and virtual settings in social interactions. The negative effects of digital sexual harassment emphasized in this chapter include mental, emotional, and social consequences that may be detrimental to a person's quality of life. As sexual harassment through haptic communication continues to impact workers in organizations, researchers and practitioners may need to develop strategies to cope with this form of abuse. Future directions for haptic communication sexual harassment scholarship are also discussed.
Research Interests: Gender Studies, Gender and Sexuality, Haptics, Women and Gender Studies, Gender in Virtual Space, and 8 moreSexual and Gender-Based Violence, Gender and Communication, Gender Based Violence and Sexual Harassment, Virtual touch, Haptics In Virtual Environments, Digital Media, Sexuality, and Gender, Digital Sexual Violence, and Virtual Violence
Higher education institutions make efforts to achieve the 25% threshold of enrolled Latinx students to become a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). When the Latinx faculty-to-student ratio is low, it is challenging to retain Latinx... more
Higher education institutions make efforts to achieve the 25% threshold of enrolled Latinx students to become a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). When the Latinx faculty-to-student ratio is low, it is challenging to retain Latinx students (Vargas et al., 2020). Historically, institutions have struggled to recruit and retain Latinx faculty (Delgado-Romero et al., 2007). Therefore, establishing a Latinx faculty mentorship program can assist in mentoring and retaining faculty to graduate Latinx students (Garcia & Dwyer, 2018). This paper reviews two Latinx faculty mentorship programs: Research for the Educational Advancement of Latin@s (REAL) and the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE) mentorship programs. This paper will review the methods and practices of the REAL and TACHE mentorship programs. The theoretical frameworks of socio-cultural capital, community cultural wealth, and platίcas, the intracultural interactions in Latinx relationships, are interwoven within these two mentorship programs to provide a sense of belonging to navigate and persist within the culture of higher education. The effectiveness of these two mentorship programs will be discussed, and best practices will be shared. Finally, practical implications will be provided to guide higher education stakeholders who wish to implement their own Latinx faculty mentorship program.
Research Interests: Mentoring and Developmental Relationships, Global Diversity Management, Faculty Development, Workforce Diversity, Diversity & Inclusion, and 13 moreMentoring and Career Development, Faculty Professional Development, Hispanic Studies, Mentorship and Leadership, Coaching and mentoring, Hispanics in Higher education, Mentoring in the Academy: Personal and Professional Developments of Pre-service Teachers, Faculty Diversity, Equity and Diversity In Higher Education, Academic/faculty Development, Mentorship of Beginning Teachers, Latinx Studies, and Latinx Education
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The use of empathy, compassion, and self-compassion can aid in the reduction of workplace suffering due to workplace cyberbullying. As such, this chapter defines each of these constructs and reviews their relevance to the management of... more
The use of empathy, compassion, and self-compassion can aid in the reduction of workplace suffering due to workplace cyberbullying. As such, this chapter defines each of these constructs and reviews their relevance to the management of workplace bullying. The main purpose of the chapter was to review prosocial interventions that incorporate positive psychological constructs such as empathy, compassion, and self-compassion. Prosocial workplace interventions serve to prevent and reduce workplace cyberbullying behavior in at-risk organizations. Interventions can be used to educate and train employees and leaders across organizations on how to cope with workplace cyberbullying as it emerges at work. A case study is offered along with recommendations to highlight how organizations might use an intervention approach to manage workplace cyberbullying. Future research directions are also offered to inspire workplace cyberbullying intervention research in organizations.
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Abstract Distracted driving behavior often occurs when drivers mindlessly send or receive text messages with their mobile devices. It is imperative to understand the relationship between mindfulness and texting while driving behavior... more
Abstract Distracted driving behavior often occurs when drivers mindlessly send or receive text messages with their mobile devices. It is imperative to understand the relationship between mindfulness and texting while driving behavior because distracted driving behavior has led to a reported increase in texting related accidents and mortalities. Based on this report, the purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between mindfulness, self-control, frequency of texting-related accidents, near-miss accidents, and texting while driving behavior. Using a total of 609 adults with an average age of 34.11 (SD = 12.21), results showed that observe, aware, and describe were related to texting while driving. Additionally, we found evidence that self-control partially mediated the relationship between mindfulness and texting while driving. Results also showed that near-miss texting while driving accidents moderated the relationship between mindfulness and texting behavior while driving. The observed inverse relationship between mindfulness and texting while driving can increase researchers’ understanding of self-control’s role in vehicular accidents triggered by texting. Implications and limitations are offered, along with suggestions for future research.
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The high demands placed from a society on individuals may impact the perceived work-life balance of individuals in cohabiting and married relationships. Work-life imbalances may lead to poor communication, which can impact the feelings of... more
The high demands placed from a society on individuals may impact the perceived work-life balance of individuals in cohabiting and married relationships. Work-life imbalances may lead to poor communication, which can impact the feelings of wanting to dissolve the relationship due to dissolutionment. Also, when partners are dissatisfied with the listening behavior in their relationship, this may lead to relationship dissolution. To examine the relationships between work-life balance, listening satisfaction, and relationship dissolution among cohabiting and marital couples, this study analyzed data from the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at the Bowling Green State University (2010). Instruments included the Marital Disillusionment Questionnaire and the Work-Family Conflict Scale. The study included 2,150 individuals, including 1,075 couples with 50% of females and 50% of males, and the average age of participants was 44. Correlation analyses results demonstrated diffe...
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Introduction: The aim of this qualitative study was to assess Latina/o students’ sugary drink consumption patterns and understand the social determinants leading to this consumption behavior in order to design more effective health... more
Introduction: The aim of this qualitative study was to assess Latina/o students’ sugary drink consumption patterns and understand the social determinants leading to this consumption behavior in order to design more effective health communication–based campaigns. This study examined the perceived reasons behind high levels of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) consumption among college students of Hispanic origin in the Texas Panhandle region. Method: Fifteen Latina/o students were interviewed via an innovative social media–based online interviewing protocol. Results: Subsequent analyses revealed that peer pressure, socializing, unavailability of packaged drinking water during social events, targeted advertisements, and poor lifestyle choices were perceived reasons for high intake of SSB in the focal population. Conclusion: This study recommends designing public service announcements geared to Latino/a youth that increase awareness about the long-term health risks that can result from ...
Research Interests: Psychology, Health Psychology, Qualitative Research, Health, Public Health, and 13 moreType 2 Diabetes, Medicine, Hispanic Studies, Nursing Research, Minority Health, Hispanic health, Soft Drinks, Sugar, Non-alcoholic drinks, FOOD AND BEVERAGES, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Online Interview, and Latina/o Health
Purpose – the purpose of this article is to review a quasi-experiment study examining whether business students’ math anxiety is reduced after participating in mandala coloring activities. Research methodology – the research methodology... more
Purpose – the purpose of this article is to review a quasi-experiment study examining whether business students’ math anxiety is reduced after participating in mandala coloring activities. Research methodology – the research methodology integrated quantitative methods including independent t-tests and ANOVAs in a non-random convenient sample of 106 undergraduate students in 2018 in Texas, United States. Findings – results from the one-way ANOVA and t-test analyses revealed that anxiety levels differed across groups, such that after coloring a pre-drawn mandala, math anxiety was significantly reduced in comparison to the control (doodling) group. Paired sample t tests also demonstrated that when comparing the anxiety levels at the baseline and post-treatment, math anxiety was reduced after performing both the pre-drawn and free-coloring mandala activities. Additionally, an independent sample t-test and a two-by-two factorial ANOVA demonstrated that males experienced a significant red...
Research Interests: Psychology, Mandalas, Anxiety, Business statistics, Business and management education, and 11 moreMathematics anxiety, Business Education, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale, Statistics for Business and Economics, Math Anxiety, ANXIETY, Mindfulness in Education, BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS, Mandalas to Color, and Mandalas to Color for Kids
This study investigated whether self-efficacy influenced students' educational outcomes in introductory-level economics courses. First, this study investigated the correlations between problem-solving self-efficacy, academic... more
This study investigated whether self-efficacy influenced students' educational outcomes in introductory-level economics courses. First, this study investigated the correlations between problem-solving self-efficacy, academic self-efficacy, and motivation. Second, this study investigated whether problem-solving and academic self-efficacy served as predictors of students' motivation, test performance, and expected grade. Correlational analyses suggest that problem-solving and academic self-efficacy are correlated with student motivation. Results show that problem-solving self-efficacy was a predictor of student motivation and test performance. Academic self-efficacy and problem-solving self-efficacy were also predictors of their expected grade. Implications and future directions for economics education are also discussed.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the four listening styles of business communication students on their demonstration of compassion for others and themselves. A sample of 387 business students completed a... more
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the four listening styles of business communication students on their demonstration of compassion for others and themselves. A sample of 387 business students completed a questionnaire that inquired about their perceptions of their preferred listening style, their compassion for others, and their self-compassion for those in a given organization. This study found that people listening positively affected both compassion and self-compassion. Another finding was that action listening negatively affected both compassion and self-compassion. Other findings are also discussed along with future directions.
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Workplace bullying continues to be a prevalent workplace conflict issue in organizations around the world. The organizational reliance of communication technologies and digital media have enabled workplace bullying to evolve into... more
Workplace bullying continues to be a prevalent workplace conflict issue in organizations around the world. The organizational reliance of communication technologies and digital media have enabled workplace bullying to evolve into workplace cyberbullying. Workplace bullying impacts individuals, relationships, organizations, and societies. For this reason, this chapter reviewed the transdisciplinary workplace bullying literature to conceptualize key constructs such as workplace bullying and workplace cyberbullying. This chapter also reviews the prevalence of workplace bullying, antecedent behaviors of workplace bullying, the consequences of workplace bullying, and the intervention approaches. Lastly, this chapter offers several recommendations for the future trends of workplace bullying scholarship.
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Background Affection exchange theory (AET) explains the value of received affection for overall wellbeing in family relationships. However, this study extends prior work by investigating AET in grandmother-grandchild relationships and... more
Background Affection exchange theory (AET) explains the value of received affection for overall wellbeing in family relationships. However, this study extends prior work by investigating AET in grandmother-grandchild relationships and grandchildren’s individual well-being. This study seeks to understand the relationships between adult grandchildren’s received grandmother affection and health-related behaviors such as diet, exercise, substance abuse, and sleep. Methods This cross-sectional study included 229 university student participants. Multiple regression analyses were performed to analyze received grandmother affection and grandchildren’s health behaviors. Results Using cross-sectional survey methods, it was found that grandchildren’s reports of received memories and humor, and celebratory affection influenced grandchildren’s dietary behaviors. Received love and esteem, memories and humor, and celebratory affection was also associated with grandchildren’s exercise behaviors. Co...
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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the interrelationships between leaders' communication competence, mindfulness, self-compassion and job satisfaction. Barge and Hirokawa's (1989) communication-centered theoretical... more
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the interrelationships between leaders' communication competence, mindfulness, self-compassion and job satisfaction. Barge and Hirokawa's (1989) communication-centered theoretical approach of leadership and Gilbert's (2005) social mentality offered frameworks to examine mindfulness and self-compassion as co-mediators of the relationship between business leaders' communication competence and job satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 219 business leaders in the USA via snowball sampling.FindingsThe results showed that communication competence served as an antecedent of mindfulness and self-compassion. Additionally, self-compassion served as a significant mediator between the positive relationship between communication competence and job satisfaction.Practical implicationsManagers and business leaders may gain insights about the benefit of developing self-compassion and c...
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Nowadays, transnational businesses are exploring opportunities around the world and at the same time trying to be receptive towards cultural differences. Recent studies indicate that while some corporations vie successfully in the global... more
Nowadays, transnational businesses are exploring opportunities around the world and at the same time trying to be receptive towards cultural differences. Recent studies indicate that while some corporations vie successfully in the global marketplace, others have failed to sustain their competitive advantage because of cultural imperialism or due to paucity of knowledge of their managers on international assignment. Corporate analysts argue that in order to gain from the abundance and growth of international venture, the key to global business success depends on effective cross-cultural etiquette and global workforce diversity management. Other significant studies emphasized that managers worldwide should be trained in interpersonal relationship and group communication competence, and should be equipped with cross-cultural negotiation skills that can maintain universal competitiveness. Increasingly, corporations recognize the value of preparing global managers, because business objec...
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The aim of this exploratory study was to explore the relationship between self-compassion, other-compassion, closeness, trust, and social support, and to determine whether there were gender differences between variables. First, it... more
The aim of this exploratory study was to explore the relationship between self-compassion, other-compassion, closeness, trust, and social support, and to determine whether there were gender differences between variables. First, it discusses the new construct of compassion for self and others. Second, it examines the potential relationship between compassion and interpersonal communication variables such as closeness, trust, and perceived social support in same-sex friendship communication. Third, it explores whether there are gender differences in self-compassion, other-compassion, closeness, trust, and perceived social support. A total of 142 university students (50 males and 93 females) participated in this study. Self-Compassion Scale, Other- Compassion Scale, Trust Scale and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support were used as data collection instruments. The result of this study revealed that males and females differ in self- and other compassion. Other compassion wa...
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This chapter reviews strategies adopted for a school-based cyberbullying prevention intervention entitled, “Social Networking Safety Promotion and Cyberbullying Prevention.” This intervention was introduced in 2011 by the Arizona Attorney... more
This chapter reviews strategies adopted for a school-based cyberbullying prevention intervention entitled, “Social Networking Safety Promotion and Cyberbullying Prevention.” This intervention was introduced in 2011 by the Arizona Attorney General to promote social networking safety and prevent cyberbullying in middle-school students. Two studies examined the effectiveness of this intervention: one with middle-school students, and the other with parents of middle-school students. The evaluation of this intervention was guided by the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM). For the student study, results indicated that the intervention positively impacted perceptions of severity and response efficacy, as well as attitudes and behavioral intentions. For the parent study, results indicated that the intervention successfully increased perceptions of susceptibility, as well intentions to engage in the following recommended behaviors: save the evidence, do not retaliate, and tell a trusted ...
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We found support for a parallel mediation analysis model. We found that increased family cohesion and self-esteem mediated the relationship between bilingualism skills and students' reading achievement scores. Our findings can help... more
We found support for a parallel mediation analysis model. We found that increased family cohesion and self-esteem mediated the relationship between bilingualism skills and students' reading achievement scores. Our findings can help educators understand second-generation immigrant students' reading achievement scores.
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This study explored whether the Bicycle Drawing Test (BDT) measure was applicable to students’ academic self-efficacy and academic performance in undergraduate students in introductory level economics courses. Two economic courses were... more
This study explored whether the Bicycle Drawing Test (BDT) measure was applicable to students’ academic self-efficacy and academic performance in undergraduate students in introductory level economics courses. Two economic courses were assessed using a paper-based questionnaire during the spring of 2016. Data were analyzed using independent t-tests, correlational analyses, and a one-way ANOVA. The results demonstrated that age differences occurred in the completion of the BDT measure. Another finding was that left-handed individuals were more skillful at drawing the frame of the bicycle in comparison to right-handed individuals. Also, students’ performance in a microeconomics problem-solving assessment was positively associated with academic skills and self-efficacy. Additional findings and implications were also discussed in light of the academic self-efficacy and academic performance literature.
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This chapter provides an overview of cultural factors that contribute to the understanding of workplace bullying and cyberbullying including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation. Each of these cultural factors... more
This chapter provides an overview of cultural factors that contribute to the understanding of workplace bullying and cyberbullying including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation. Each of these cultural factors explain the dynamics that occur among cyberbullies, cybervictims, and cyberbystanders. Additionally, because there has been a lack of theoretical incorporation in the workplace bullying and workplace cyberbullying literature, this chapter provides an overview of three intercultural communication theories including conflict face negotiation theory, intercultural workgroup communication theory, and anxiety uncertainty management theory. Recommendations and future directions are also offered to encourage the application of intercultural communication theories in explaining and predicting workplace cyberbullying behavior.
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PurposeDrawing on the literature regarding the social network and stock investment, this paper aims to focus on the use of the social network on stock ownership decisions at individual levels. This paper also attempts to shed light on... more
PurposeDrawing on the literature regarding the social network and stock investment, this paper aims to focus on the use of the social network on stock ownership decisions at individual levels. This paper also attempts to shed light on potential mediators of the relationship between the social network and stock ownership.Design/methodology/approachTo determine the relationship between stock ownership and using the social network, logistic regression was used. In order to isolate the effect of using hs on stock ownership, a decomposing method was adopted.FindingsThe findings provide evidence of the positive contribution of the use of social networks in stock ownership. Personal characteristics, such as household net worth, homeownership, education level and risk tolerance, may play a vital role in influencing individuals' decisions regarding stock investment. In addition, this study contributes to our understanding of income's mediating role in stock investment decisions.Origi...
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Listening skills are invaluable in health care settings to reduce medical errors and miscommunications, and to facilitate health care interactions and patient–physician relationships. The aim of this study was to explore the relationships... more
Listening skills are invaluable in health care settings to reduce medical errors and miscommunications, and to facilitate health care interactions and patient–physician relationships. The aim of this study was to explore the relationships between patients’ listening styles and the four components of medical communication competence. Regression analyses were used to examine and identify the associations between listening styles and medical communication competence among 522 self-identified chronically ill patients. Findings revealed associations between the four listening styles, information giving, information seeking, information verifying, and socioemotional communication. Implications suggest listening style preferences may affect patients’ medical communication competence in medical consultation visits.
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Because business statistics students often experience a lack of statistical motivation, business educators need to understand the factors that influence students’ motivation levels in undergraduate-level business statistics courses. The... more
Because business statistics students often experience a lack of statistical motivation, business educators need to understand the factors that influence students’ motivation levels in undergraduate-level business statistics courses. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of math self-efficacy and self-compassion on students’ motivation levels and the gender differences among the main variables. The regression results showed that math self-efficacy was a positive predictor of statistics motivation. Self-compassion was also found to be a partial mediator of the relationship between math self-efficacy and statistics motivation. Gender differences were also found in business students’ math self-efficacy, self-compassion, and statistics motivation.
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Cyberbullying victimization and perpetration continues to be a serious public health, criminal justice, victimology, and educational problem in middle schools in the United States. Adolescents are at a higher risk of experiencing... more
Cyberbullying victimization and perpetration continues to be a serious public health, criminal justice, victimology, and educational problem in middle schools in the United States. Adolescents are at a higher risk of experiencing cyberbullying as a victim and/or as a bully given the frequency of their use of the Internet via social networking sites such as Facebook and mobile devices such as cell phones and tablets. To address this important problem, the purpose of this investigation was to examine cyberbullying victimization through communication technology as a predictor of cyberbullying perpetration, body image, healthy eating and dieting behaviors, and life satisfaction of sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade-level middle school students. The World Health Organization recruited participants by using a Health Behavior in School-Aged Children (HBSC) survey. In this in-class questionnaire, 6,944 middle school students were asked about their cyberbullying experiences as a victim and a...
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Operationalizing feminism has been a challenging tribulation despite the various efforts of previous feminist and critical scholars. Previous Feminist conceptualizations fail to acknowledge the politicized process of feminism and have... more
Operationalizing feminism has been a challenging tribulation despite the various efforts of previous feminist and critical scholars. Previous Feminist conceptualizations fail to acknowledge the politicized process of feminism and have focused too much on gender mainstreaming, which can limit the scholars' ability to ask critical questions about the process of feminism. While a plethora of definitions of Feminism exist, this paper aims to redefine the existing theory and to examine the process of the intersection of sex-gender oppression on the one hand and the sex-positive women's rights on the other. The paper discusses the background of feminism that situates movement for women's liberation in the existing literature. It also analyses the early phase of Feminism, including early activists who sought to advance women's suffrage; the later phase of women's fight for their rights focusing on their politicized inequalities, and the sex-positive feminism that strongly campaigns for sexual freedom to enjoy sexual pleasure and promiscuity at par with the men to liberate women from sex-gender oppression. After analyzing each phase, this paper argues that redefining Feminism provides important implications for post-modern Feminist scholars on how we can conceptualize this theory to ask critical questions for inquiry purposes and to discuss the process of understanding Feminism's political, sociological, economical, and historical roots.
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The challenges of achieving work-life balance in higher education have been widely documented by previous education studies. Faculty who struggle with achieving balance between their professional and personal lives due to the demands of... more
The challenges of achieving work-life balance in higher education have been widely documented by previous education studies. Faculty who struggle with achieving balance between their professional and personal lives due to the demands of higher education may eventually become dissatisfied with their job in academia. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of non-tenured, tenure-track, and tenured faculty members' needs to achieve effective work-life balance in their careers. Data were collected from 213 faculty members using Qualtrics and were analyzed using grounded theory. The analysis revealed eight emergent themes to understand faculty members' work-life balance essentials. The themes included a) home responsibilities, b) family support, c) family life pressures, d) daycare/childcare, e) health issues, f) faculty support, g) work culture, and h) personal work challenges. Implications from this study can inform administrators in higher education about the work-life balance needs of their faculty members.
Research Interests: Higher Education, Faculty Development, Qualitative Research (Education), Work-life issues, Higher Education Management, and 6 moreHigher Education Policy, Faculty Professional Development, Work-Life Balance, Quality of Teacher Work Life, Work Life Balance Among Women Lectures, and Work Life Balance and Gender Issues
This book chapter examines a short intervention using a webnovela to promote HPV vaccine uptake among Latinas.
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Distracted driving behavior often occurs when drivers mindlessly send or receive text messages with their mobile devices. It is imperative to understand the relationship between mindfulness and texting while driving behavior because... more
Distracted driving behavior often occurs when drivers mindlessly send or receive text messages with their mobile devices. It is imperative to understand the relationship between mindfulness and texting while driving behavior because distracted driving behavior has led to a reported increase in texting related accidents and mortalities. Based on this report, the purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between mindfulness, self-control, frequency of texting-related accidents, near-miss accidents, and texting while driving behavior. Using a total of 609 adults with an average age of 34.11 (SD = 12.21), results showed that observe, aware, and describe were related to texting while driving. Additionally, we found evidence that self-control partially mediated the relationship between mindfulness and texting while driving. Results also showed that near-miss texting while driving accidents moderated the relationship between mindfulness and texting behavior while driving. The observed inverse relationship between mindfulness and texting while driving can increase researchers’ understanding of self-control’s role in vehicular accidents triggered by texting. Implications and limitations are offered, along with suggestions for future research.
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The use of empathy, compassion, and self-compassion can aid in the reduction of workplace suffering due to workplace cyberbullying. As such, this chapter defines each of these constructs and reviews their relevance to the management of... more
The use of empathy, compassion, and self-compassion can aid in the reduction of workplace suffering due to workplace cyberbullying. As such, this chapter defines each of these constructs and reviews their relevance to the management of workplace bullying. The main purpose of the chapter was to review prosocial interventions that incorporate positive psychological constructs such as empathy, compassion, and self-compassion. Prosocial workplace interventions serve to prevent and reduce workplace cyberbul-lying behavior in at-risk organizations. Interventions can be used to educate and train employees and leaders across organizations on how to cope with workplace cyberbullying as it emerges at work. A case study is offered along with recommendations to highlight how organizations might use an intervention approach to manage workplace cyberbullying. Future research directions are also offered to inspire workplace cyberbullying intervention research in organizations.
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Syllabus for Health Care Communications for the Business Environment.
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Description: Given users' heavy reliance of modern communication technologies such as mobile and tablet devices, laptops, computers, and social media networks, workplace cyberbullying and online harassment have become escalating problems... more
Description: Given users' heavy reliance of modern communication technologies such as mobile and tablet devices, laptops, computers, and social media networks, workplace cyberbullying and online harassment have become escalating problems around the world. Organizations of all sizes and sectors (public and private) may encounter workplace cyberbullying within and outside the boundaries of physical offices. Workplace cyberbullying affects the entire company, as victims suffer from psychological trauma and mental health issues that can lead to anxiety and depression, which, in turn, can cause absenteeism, job turnover, and retaliation. Thus, businesses must develop effective strategies to prevent and resolve such issues from becoming too large to manage. The Handbook of Research on Cyberbullying and Online Harassment in the Workplace provides in-depth research that explores the theoretical and practical measures of managing bullying behaviors within an organization as well as the intervention strategies that should be employed. The book takes a look at bullying behavior across a variety of industries, including government and educational institutions, and examines social and legislative issues, policies and legal cases, the impact of online harassment and disruption of business processes and organizational culture, and prevention techniques. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as sexual abuse and trolling, this book is ideally designed for business managers and executives, human resource managers, practitioners, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and students.
Research Interests: Organizational Behavior, Organizational Psychology, Cyberpsychology, Cybercrimes, Conflict, and 13 moreOccupational Health & Safety, Workplace Studies, Workplace Bullying, Cyberbullying, Cyberpsychology (Digital Media), Sexual Harassment, Workplace Aggression and Violence, Online Harassment, Mobbing, Bullying, Workplace Harassment, Cyber Psychology, Cyberbullying and Bystanders/Witnesses, Workplace health and safety, and workplace cyberbullying
Please submit a proposal or paper related to business communication topics for presentation at the 2021 ABC-SWUS Virtual Conference, held in collaboration with the Association for Business Information Systems (ABIS). Research papers or... more
Please submit a proposal or paper related to business communication topics for presentation at the 2021 ABC-SWUS Virtual Conference, held in collaboration with the Association for Business Information Systems (ABIS). Research papers or position papers related to business communication topics in the following areas are encouraged:
Communication Technology Technology and Education
Innovative Instructional Methods Business Education Issues
International Business Communication Paradigm Shifts in Communication
Training and Development/Consulting Interpersonal Communication
Nonverbal Communication Executive/Managerial Communication
Legal and Ethical Communication Issues Organizational Communication
• Papers or proposals should include a statement of the problem or purpose, methodology section (if applicable), findings (as available), a summary, implications for education and/or business, and a bibliography.
• If you are submitting a proposal only, it should contain 750 to 1,500 words and must be submitted on the ABC website: https://www.businesscommunication.org/page/2021-abc-southwestern-us/fbd-conference. Click on the link for the 2021 ABC-SWUS Virtual Conference.
• If you are submitting a completed paper, please submit your paper online at the link above. Submit the completed paper as a Microsoft Word document to the ABC-SWUS website by October 1, 2020.
• Personal and institutional identification should be removed from the body of the paper. Submissions will be anonymously reviewed.
• A cover page is required with the title of the paper and identifying information for each author: name, institutional affiliation, address, phone number, and e-mail address. For your research to be considered for the Richard D. Irwin Distinguished Paper Award, you must submit a completed paper rather than a proposal by the submission deadline, October 1, 2020.
• Submitted papers should not have been previously presented or published, nor should they be under consideration or accepted for presentation elsewhere.
• Upon receiving notice of acceptance, all authors and co-authors are expected to pre-register for ABC-SWUS at http://www.fbdonline.org. Your ABC-SWUS registration fee will allow you hear all ABC and ABIS presenters; if you present at the ABIS conference, you are responsible for their organizational registration fee.
Submission Deadline: Papers and proposals must be received by October 1, 2020.
Proceedings Deadline: Accepted papers must be received by January 15, 2021.
For information, contact Leslie Ramos Salazar, Program Chair, via e-mail at lsalazar@wtamu.edu
Communication Technology Technology and Education
Innovative Instructional Methods Business Education Issues
International Business Communication Paradigm Shifts in Communication
Training and Development/Consulting Interpersonal Communication
Nonverbal Communication Executive/Managerial Communication
Legal and Ethical Communication Issues Organizational Communication
• Papers or proposals should include a statement of the problem or purpose, methodology section (if applicable), findings (as available), a summary, implications for education and/or business, and a bibliography.
• If you are submitting a proposal only, it should contain 750 to 1,500 words and must be submitted on the ABC website: https://www.businesscommunication.org/page/2021-abc-southwestern-us/fbd-conference. Click on the link for the 2021 ABC-SWUS Virtual Conference.
• If you are submitting a completed paper, please submit your paper online at the link above. Submit the completed paper as a Microsoft Word document to the ABC-SWUS website by October 1, 2020.
• Personal and institutional identification should be removed from the body of the paper. Submissions will be anonymously reviewed.
• A cover page is required with the title of the paper and identifying information for each author: name, institutional affiliation, address, phone number, and e-mail address. For your research to be considered for the Richard D. Irwin Distinguished Paper Award, you must submit a completed paper rather than a proposal by the submission deadline, October 1, 2020.
• Submitted papers should not have been previously presented or published, nor should they be under consideration or accepted for presentation elsewhere.
• Upon receiving notice of acceptance, all authors and co-authors are expected to pre-register for ABC-SWUS at http://www.fbdonline.org. Your ABC-SWUS registration fee will allow you hear all ABC and ABIS presenters; if you present at the ABIS conference, you are responsible for their organizational registration fee.
Submission Deadline: Papers and proposals must be received by October 1, 2020.
Proceedings Deadline: Accepted papers must be received by January 15, 2021.
For information, contact Leslie Ramos Salazar, Program Chair, via e-mail at lsalazar@wtamu.edu