Roosevelt University

About: Roosevelt University is a education organization based out in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Electron paramagnetic resonance & Population. The organization has 751 authors who have published 1482 publications receiving 44299 citations.

“I” is to continuance as “We” is to affective: the relevance of the self‐concept for organizational commitment

Abstract: The goal of the present study was to examine the intersection of employees' self-concept, a pivotal self-regulatory mechanism, with their organizational commitment. We supported our hypothesis that unique associations exist between affective commitment and collective self-concept, due to their shared group-oriented focus and internalization of collective goals and norms. Furthermore, we observed unique associations between continuance commitment and individual self-concept, likely owing to a shared emphasis on preserving personal investments and avoiding adverse outcomes. We also show that self-concept moderates relationships between commitment and organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs), such that affective (continuance) commitment–OCB relationships were stronger for employees with high collective (individual) self-concept levels. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Linking Preservice Teachers' Mathematics Self-Efficacy and Mathematics Teaching Efficacy to Their Mathematical Performance.

Abstract: This study examined preservice teachers' mathematics self-efficacy and mathematics teaching efficacy and compared them to their mathematical performance. Participants included 89 early childhood preservice teachers at a Midwestern university. Instruments included the Mathematics Self-Efficacy Scale (MSES), Mathematics Teaching Efficacy Beliefs Instrument (MTEBI), and the Illinois Certification Testing System (ICTS) Basic Skills Test. The results indicate that preservice teachers' mathematics self-efficacy is positively correlated to their personal mathematics teaching efficacy. In addition, their mathematical performance is related to their mathematics self-efficacy and mathematics teaching efficacy. In regard to affecting student outcomes, only those preservice teachers who are very confident in their ability to teach believe they can have an effect on their students. Implications on teacher education programs are discussed.

Expanding the definition of privilege: The concept of social privilege.

Abstract: Examinations of privilege have historically focused on gender and race. By placing privilege within the context of oppression, the authors offer an expanded view of the domains of privilege that include sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, differing degrees of ableness, and religious affiliation. Los examenes del privilegio se han enfocado historicamente en el genero y la raza. Colocando el privilegio dentro del contexto de la opresion, los autores ofrecen una vista ensanchada de los dominios del privilegio que incluye la orientacion sexual, la posicion socioeconomica, la edad, difiriendo los grados de habilidad, y de la afiliacion religiosa.

Measurement properties of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D 10): Findings from HCHS/SOL.

Abstract: The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) is a widely used self-report measure of depression symptomatology. This study evaluated the reliability, validity, and measurement invariance of the CES-D 10 in a diverse cohort of Hispanics/Latinos from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). The sample consisted of 16,415 Hispanic/Latino adults recruited from 4 field centers (Miami, FL; San Diego, CA; Bronx, NY; Chicago, IL). Participants completed interview administered measures in English or Spanish. The CES-D 10 was examined for internal consistency, test-retest reliability, convergent validity, and measurement invariance. The total score for the CES-D 10 displayed acceptable internal consistencies (Cronbach's alpha's = .80-.86) and test-retest reliability (r values = .41-.70) across the total sample, language group and ethnic background group. The total CES-D 10 scores correlated in a theoretically consistent manner with the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, r = .72, p < .001, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 depression measure, r = .80, p < .001, the Short Form-12's Mental Component Summary, r = -.65, p < .001, and Physical Component Summary score, r = -.25, p < .001. A confirmatory factor analysis showed that a 1-factor model fit the CES-D 10 data well (CFI = .986, RMSEA = .047) after correlating 1 pair of item residual variances. Multiple group analyses showed the 1-factor structure to be invariant across English and Spanish speaking responders and partially invariant across Hispanic/Latino background groups. The total score of the CES-D 10 can be recommended for use with Hispanics/Latinos in English and Spanish. (PsycINFO Database Record