Showing papers by "All Saints' College published in 1981"
TL;DR: Burns et al. as mentioned in this paper found that self-concept refers to the enduring system of attitudes and beliefs we hold about ourselves, and has been shown to be vitally important in the achievement of goals and the development of relationships among children and adults.
Abstract: The self-concept refers to the enduring system of attitudes and beliefs we hold about ourselves, and has been shown to be vitally important in the achievement of goals and the development of relationships, both among children and adults (Burns, 1979). Self-concept appears to be affected by a number of aspects of the school environment, including situational factors, such as type of school (Pedersen, 1966; Rushton, 1966; Zahren, 1967; Ferri, 1971; Thomas, 1973), teacher-pupil relationships (Davidson and Lang, 1960), and teacher attitudes (Barker Loon, 1970). The findings have not, however, been unequivocal (e.g, Lawrence and Winschel, 1973; Nash, 1973). Selfconcept has also been related to level of academic achievement, but again some of the findings are ambiguous (e.g. Burns, 1979).
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TL;DR: A wide ranging coverage is given of the issues involved in the interaction between women and sport, including the opportunities available at school level, the Equal Opportunities Commission's involvement in sport and the problems of sportswomen at the highest level.
Abstract: A wide ranging coverage is given of the issues involved in the interaction between women and sport. The pressures on girls and women to take part in or to refrain from various sports are considered. The question of the leisure time available to women in various situations, and the pressures on that leisure time, are discussed, and space is also given to the opportunities available at school level, the Equal Opportunities Commission's involvement in sport and the problems of sportswomen at the highest level.
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TL;DR: In this article, the loci of power are found within the rank and file membership or the branch leadership in a British trade union by focussing upon the decision-making processes attendant upon four decisions.
Abstract: Whether the loci of power are to be found within the rank and file membership or the branch leadership in a British trade union are investigated by focussing upon the decision-making processes attendant upon four decisions. Comparison of the processes characterizing different decisions reveals significant shifts in the loci of power within the branch structure. Some decisions are shown to favour more bureaucratic handling with minimal membership participation, while others tend to draw authority away from the branch leadership. Tendencies to bureaucratic elitism are shown to be inhibited by (a) the leadership's dependence upon membership support for the implementation of many decisions, and (b) ambiguities and tensions in the formal organizational structure which are revealed under conditions of extreme pressure. Attention is also paid to the theoretical issue of whether decision type can be seen to affect organizational structure, or vice versa.
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