Job change in the future

Job change now and in the future is a reality. Currently, job change appears to be a continental occurrence and is moving toward a global phenomenon. The present discussion of job change in the global marketplace is not meant to be an exhaustive explicative of the topic nor is it inclusive of all future contexts for employment. The intent, instead, has been to encourage the consideration of a multitude of issues related to job change, and to highlight the importance and implications of the evolution of the world of work in regard to this process. Research questions have also been delineated in anticipation of the refinement and expansion of current conceptualizations of job change in the future.Job change is an important dimension in an individual's career development process. It is anticipated, therefore, that this special issue about job change will, at a minimum, lead to a more informed and sophisticated means of understanding and intervening with individuals. Hopefully, the issue will stimulate thinking, dialogue, interventions, programs, and empirical investigations about job change. Regardless of the ultimate eventualities, job change offers exciting opportunities and challenges for individuals now and in the future.     

Helpful Resources for Childbirth Educators and Parents

In this column, reviewers offer perspectives and comments on a variety of current media resources (videos, books, a computer-based program) that address topics related to pregnancy and birth.     

New Resources for Childbirth Educators and Parents

In this column, reviewers offer perspectives and comments on a variety of new media resources for childbirth educators and for expectant and new parents. The books, CD, and DVDs reviewed in this issue''s column address the following topics: natural, safe, and healthy birth practices; doula care; breastfeeding; empowering women to make healthy lifestyle choices during pregnancy; encouraging mothers to bond with their babies before birth; and fathers'' and partners'' supportive role during labor and birth.     

Relationship between decision-making self-efficacy,task self-efficacy,and the performance of a sport skill

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between decision-making self-efficacy and task self-efficacy and subsequent decision-making and task performance. Sixty undergraduate students (30 males, 30 females) participated in this study, which involved infield defensive plays in softball. The physical task required participants to throw a ball at a target. The decision-making task required participants to watch video scenes depicting different infield defensive situations and decide where to throw the ball in each situation. Both tasks used manipulated failure. Self-efficacy was assessed before performance. Strength of decision-making and task self-efficacy predicted physical performance, but not decision-making performance.     

Science and technology related global problems: An international survey of science educators

This survey evaluated one aspect of the Science-Technology-Society theme, namely, the teaching of global problems related to science and technology. The survey was conducted during spring 1984. Two hundred sixty-two science educators representing 41 countries completed the survey. Response was 80%. Findings included a ranking of twelve global problems (the top six were: World Hunger and Food Resources, Population Growth, Air Quality and Atmosphere, Water Resources, War Technology, and Human Health and Disease). Science educators generally indicated the following: the science and technology related global problems would be worse by the year 2000; they were slightly or moderately knowledgeable about the problems; print, audio-visual media, and personal experiences were their primary sources of information; it is important to study global problems in schools; emphasis on global problems should increase with age/grade level; an integrated approach should be used to teach about global problems; courses including global problems should be required of all students; most countries are in the early stages of developing programs including global problems; there is a clear trend toward S-T-S; there is public support for including global problems; and, the most significant limitations to implementation of the S-T-S theme (in order of significance) are political, personnel, social, psychological, economic, pedagogical, and physical. Implications for research and development in science education are discussed.     

Care practice #2: freedom of movement throughout labor

This updated edition of Care Practice Paper #2 presents the evidence for the benefits of allowing freedom of movement in labor. Physiologic and anatomical principles that support the benefits of movement are explained. The authors review common obstacles to movement in labor, including the routine use of interventions that inhibit women's ability to walk or change position. Women are encouraged to plan to be active in labor and to select care providers and birth settings that provide the full range of options for using movement in labor.     

论外文数据库的利用

造成高校图书馆外文数据库利用率低的原因,既有读者的外语水平欠缺、信息能力不高等主观因素,也有数据库质量良莠不齐、针对性和适用性不强、网络设施滞后等客观原因。在分析原因的基础上,本文提出从加强用户教育、提高外文数据库质量、改造信息技术设施、加强电子阅览室管理和宣传开发工作等几个方面着手提高其利用率。     

New Resources for Childbirth Educators and Parents

In this column, reviewers offer perspectives and comments on a variety of new media resources for childbirth educators and for expectant and new parents. The books and DVDs reviewed in this issue''s column address the following topics: new directions for childbirth education classes; pregnancy tips for expectant mothers; empowering women to give birth naturally; midwifery care; breastfeeding; labyrinths and “laborinths” (an alternative approach to preparing for birth); preterm labor; understanding newborns'' language cues; and exercise programs during pregnancy and the postnatal period, as well as exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor and help new mothers deal with incontinence.