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Australian Catholic University

EducationBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
About: Australian Catholic University is a education organization based out in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Poison control. The organization has 2721 authors who have published 10013 publications receiving 215248 citations. The organization is also known as: ACU & ACU National.


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TL;DR: Alignment augmented by AwC provides applied researchers from diverse disciplines considerable flexibility to address substantively important issues when the traditional CFA-MI scalar model does not fit the data.
Abstract: Scalar invariance is an unachievable ideal that in practice can only be approximated; often using potentially questionable approaches such as partial invariance based on a stepwise selection of parameter estimates with large modification indices. Study 1 demonstrates an extension of the power and flexibility of the alignment approach for comparing latent factor means in large-scale studies (30 OECD countries, 8 factors, 44 items, N = 249,840), for which scalar invariance is typically not supported in the traditional confirmatory factor analysis approach to measurement invariance (CFA-MI). Importantly, we introduce an alignment-within-CFA (AwC) approach, transforming alignment from a largely exploratory tool into a confirmatory tool, and enabling analyses that previously have not been possible with alignment (testing the invariance of uniquenesses and factor variances/covariances; multiple-group MIMIC models; contrasts on latent means) and structural equation models more generally. Specifically, it also allowed a comparison of gender differences in a 30-country MIMIC AwC (i.e., a SEM with gender as a covariate) and a 60-group AwC CFA (i.e., 30 countries × 2 genders) analysis. Study 2, a simulation study following up issues raised in Study 1, showed that latent means were more accurately estimated with alignment than with the scalar CFA-MI, and particularly with partial invariance scalar models based on the heavily criticized stepwise selection strategy. In summary, alignment augmented by AwC provides applied researchers from diverse disciplines considerable flexibility to address substantively important issues when the traditional CFA-MI scalar model does not fit the data. (PsycINFO Database Record

165 citations

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TL;DR: A positive pooled effect between mindfulness and prosocial behaviour is found for both correlational and intervention studies, and further research is needed to examine the mediators of this link and the contexts in which it is most pronounced.
Abstract: Mindfulness‐based meditation practices have received substantial scientific attention in recent years. Mindfulness has been shown to bring many psychological benefits to the individual, but much less is known about whether these benefits extend to others. This meta‐analysis reviewed the link between mindfulness – as both a personality variable and an intervention – and prosocial behaviour. A literature search produced 31 eligible studies (N = 17,241) and 73 effect sizes. Meta‐analyses were conducted using mixed‐effects structural equation models to examine pooled effects and potential moderators of these effects. We found a positive pooled effect between mindfulness and prosocial behaviour for both correlational (d = .73 CI 95% [0.51 to 0.96]) and intervention studies (d = .51 CI 95% [0.37 to 0.66]). For the latter, medium‐sized effects were obtained across varying meditation types and intensities, and across gender and age categories. Preliminary evidence is presented regarding potential mediators of these effects. Although we found that mindfulness is positively related to prosociality, further research is needed to examine the mediators of this link and the contexts in which it is most pronounced.

164 citations

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TL;DR: The physiological and environmental factors that contribute to seasonality in nearly all forms of CVD are identified, findings from large-scale population studies of this phenomenon across the globe are highlighted, and the potential strategies that might attenuate peaks in cardiovascular events during cold and hot periods of the year are described.
Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) follows a seasonal pattern in many populations Broadly defined winter peaks and clusters of all subtypes of CVD after 'cold snaps' are consistently described, with corollary peaks linked to heat waves Individuals living in milder climates might be more vulnerable to seasonality Although seasonal variation in CVD is largely driven by predictable changes in weather conditions, a complex interaction between ambient environmental conditions and the individual is evident Behavioural and physiological responses to seasonal change modulate susceptibility to cardiovascular seasonality The heterogeneity in environmental conditions and population dynamics across the globe means that a definitive study of this complex phenomenon is unlikely However, given the size of the problem and a range of possible targets to reduce seasonal provocation of CVD in vulnerable individuals, scope exists for both greater recognition of the problem and application of multifaceted interventions to attenuate its effects In this Review, we identify the physiological and environmental factors that contribute to seasonality in nearly all forms of CVD, highlight findings from large-scale population studies of this phenomenon across the globe, and describe the potential strategies that might attenuate peaks in cardiovascular events during cold and hot periods of the year

164 citations

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TL;DR: In a longitudinal study of 2448 Australian adolescents, this article assessed how self-esteem interacted with self-compassion in Grade 9 to predict changes in mental health over the next year.

164 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, a systematic literature review was conducted to reveal prerequisites needed for assessment for learning implementation, which identified prerequisites regarding the teacher, student, assessment and context, and the school should have a schoolwide culture that facilitates collaboration and encourages teacher autonomy.

163 citations


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NameH-indexPapersCitations
John J.V. McMurray1781389184502
James F. Sallis169825144836
Richard M. Ryan164405244550
Herbert W. Marsh15264689512
Jacquelynne S. Eccles13637884036
John A. Kanis13362596992
Edward L. Deci130284206930
Thomas J. Ryan11667567462
Bruce E. Kemp11042345441
Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen10764749080
Peter Rosenbaum10344645732
Barbara Riegel10150777674
Ego Seeman10152946392
Paul J. Frick10030633579
Robert J. Vallerand9830141840
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No. of papers from the Institution in previous years
YearPapers
202386
2022163
2021984
2020888
2019902
2018903