Journal articles: 'Theory operationalization'

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Luna, Alexandre J. H. de O., Marcelo L. M. Marinho, and Hermano P. de Moura. "Agile governance theory: operationalization." Innovations in Systems and Software Engineering 16, no. 1 (May 25, 2019): 3–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11334-019-00345-3.

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Quaranta, Mario. "Fuzzy Set Theory and Concepts: A Proposal for Concept Formation and Operationalization." Comparative Sociology 12, no. 6 (2013): 785–820. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15691330-12341283.

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AbstractThe quantity-quality debate in social sciences also concerns concept formation and operationalization. The first approach has strong naturalist assumptions, while the second one focuses on the historical specificity of concepts. The solution to overcome this divide would be finding a path which balances the two perspectives. In this article we argue that fuzzy set theory can be a helpful tool for concept formation and operationalization. The application of fuzzy set theory to concept formation and operationalization provides, first, the opportunity of looking at concepts as complex constructs made up of attributes logically interconnected one with the other and, second, of measuring them accordingly. Thus, after presenting our general argument, we show a theoretical and an empirical application of how to use fuzzy sets in concept formation and operationalization.

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Leydesdorff, Loet. "Luhmann's sociological theory: its operationalization and future perspectives." Social Science Information 35, no. 2 (June 1996): 283–306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/053901896035002007.

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Luhmann (1984) has proposed a second-order theory of social communications, but its formalization in terms of second-order systems theory has remained underdeveloped. Second-order systems theory is a formal option and, furthermore, Shannon's (1948) mathematical theory of communication is available. The operationalization of Luhmann-type (reflexive) communications in terms of Shannon-type (first-order) communications has theoretical consequences: one is able to distinguish, more clearly than Luhmann did, between not (yet) meaningful information (“uncertainty”) and its potential meaning after selection by an observing system. Structural coupling between co-evolving systems can be distinguished from operational coupling between subsystems. This operationalization provides us with means to clarify, among other things, the theoretical debate between Münch and Luhmann about Parsons' concept of “interpenetration”. Technological developments can be analysed in terms of operational and recursive coupling at the interfaces between sciences and markets. In a triple helix model of university-industry-government relations codes of functionally differentiated communication can be translated into each other. Interorganizational configurations support the emerging communication systems.

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Edwards, Tim. "Book Review: Developments Toward the Operationalization of Structuration Theory." Organization 13, no. 6 (November 2006): 911–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1350508406067378.

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Petronio, Sandra, and Jeffrey T. Child. "Conceptualization and operationalization: utility of communication privacy management theory." Current Opinion in Psychology 31 (February 2020): 76–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2019.08.009.

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Burton, Velmer S., Francis T. Cullen, T. David Evans, and R. Gregory Dunaway. "Reconsidering strain theory: Operationalization, rival theories, and adult criminality." Journal of Quantitative Criminology 10, no. 3 (September 1994): 213–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf02221211.

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Stanley, Mary Jo, Sevaughn Banks, Wendy Matthew, and Sherri Brown. "Operationalization of bandura’s social learning theory to guide interprofessional simulation." Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 10, no. 10 (July 9, 2020): 61. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v10n10p61.

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Background and objective: In the clinical setting, health care professionals are expected to work in teams, yet, there is limited academic exposure to other allied health students and little preparation is done in traditional classrooms to practice with other allied health students. As health professionals work in an environment influenced by social interaction, interprofessional simulation (IPS) instruction may lack necessary frameworks that support professional practice. To promote collaborative learning in IPS that takes into account real interprofessional clinical situations, Bandura’s social learning theory was used as the guiding framework for this pilot simulation study.Methods: Conventional content analysis, as used in study designs to describe a phenomenon, allowed for the flow of categories to be derived from standardized debriefing sessions with nursing and social work students (N = 24).Results: Qualitative data identified three themes capturing students’ voices: effective and efficient patient care, team appreciation, and early implementation of simulation.Discussion and conclusions: Outcomes of this pilot study support the integration of a guiding framework in designing IPS for nursing and social work education that takes into account the social nature of the clinical environment through observed action and replicated behavior for requisite interprofessional skills for clinical practice.

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Covell, Christine L., and Souraya Sidani. "Nursing intellectual capital theory: operationalization and empirical validation of concepts." Journal of Advanced Nursing 69, no. 8 (November 16, 2012): 1785–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jan.12040.

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Cepoi, Victor. "A meta-analysis and explanation of innovation processes through the outline of Social Fields Theory." Research in Social Change 12, no. 3 (September 1, 2020): 15–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/rsc-2020-0012.

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Abstract Modern reports and studies on innovation processes offer a variety of possibilities for measuring and explaining innovation processes. These reports have a comparable model for operationalization of the concept of innovation, as they include both quantitative and qualitative indicators. The complexity of the modern societies and the interaction of actors, determines also to look for alternative models, which would embrace this complexity. We do not question these approaches and their reliability toward measuring the innovation performance, but rather to focus on alternative operationalization and explanation. Thus, through the embedment of the Social Fields Theory in the context of innovation processes it would offer various possibilities of applying a more coherent operationalization toward the explaining innovation. This article will display a critical assessment of a number of studies and projects, which used this approach in order to explain the innovation, but also using different methodologies that incorporate innovation processes and the theory of Social Fields.

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Huelss, Hendrik. "After decision-making: the operationalization of norms in International Relations." International Theory 9, no. 3 (October 25, 2017): 381–409. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1752971917000069.

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Research on norms in International Relations (IR) includes various concepts related to how norms influence actions. These approaches focus on the decision-making process, and largely neglect the operationalization of norms. This omission leads to an analytical gap: a lack of attention to how the substance of abstract norms is transformed and constructed in the operationalization process. This article draws on the Foucauldian theme of governmentality to introduce a novel perspective on operationalizing norms. It focusses in particular on the role of techniques as understudied parts inherent to the reflexive processes of operationalization and meaning production. The article thereby contests the prevalence of fundamental norms in conventional IR theory. It demonstrates, instead, that global governance techniques do not simply translate rationalities into practice, but construct their very own normativities. These theoretical reflections are illustrated by analysing the operationalization of norms through indicators in the case of the European Union’s human rights policy.

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Morin, Christopher, and David G. Dick. "The Development of the Ethical Approach Scale: An Operationalization of Moral Theory." Academy of Management Proceedings 2015, no. 1 (January 2015): 13236. http://dx.doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2015.13236abstract.

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Mokhele, Masilonyane. "Towards the operationalization of a spatial economic theory for airport-centric developments." Regional Science Policy & Practice 10, no. 3 (June 25, 2018): 189–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/rsp3.12127.

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Toft-Nielsen, Claus, and Stinne Gunder Strøm Krogager. "Gaming practices in everyday life. An analytical operationalization of field theory by means of practice theory." MedieKultur: Journal of media and communication research 31, no. 58 (May 13, 2015): 68. http://dx.doi.org/10.7146/mediekultur.v31i58.18741.

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This article investigates digital game play (gaming) as a specific media field (Bourdieu, 1984, p. 72), in which especially gaming capital (Consalvo, 2007) functions as a theoretical lens. We aim to analyse the specific practices that constitute and are constituted in and around gaming. This multitude of practices is theoretically qualified by the second generation of practice theorists, including (Bruchler & Postill, 2010; Reckwitz, 2002; Schatzki, 2008; Warde, 2005). The empirical data are drawn from qualitative studies of gamers and gaming practices (focus groups as well as participant observations), and function as exemplary cases that illustrate our theoretical arguments. Our purpose is to analytically operationalize field theory, by means of practice theory, to enhance our understanding of digital games as new media and the specific contexts and media practices herein.

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Allan, Blake A., Rhea L. Owens, Haley M. Sterling, Jessica W. England, and Ryan D. Duffy. "Conceptualizing Well-Being in Vocational Psychology: A Model of Fulfilling Work." Counseling Psychologist 47, no. 2 (February 2019): 266–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0011000019861527.

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Following from the strengths-based inclusive theory of work (S-BIT of Work), fulfilling work is a central goal of career and work counseling. However, vocational psychologists have yet to develop a comprehensive model of fulfilling work. We addressed this concern by reviewing the literature on well-being, developing the fulfilling work construct, and delineating an operationalized model of fulfilling work. This operationalization contains four components: (a) job satisfaction, (b) meaningful work, (c) work engagement, and (d) workplace positive emotions. These components capture the hedonic, eudaimonic, cognitive, and affective dimensions of fulfilling work. Researchers can adapt these components to different cultures by adjusting their operationalizations and understanding how people interpret and experience fulfilling work in different contexts. Fulfilling work represents the core experience of well-being in the work context and provides a starting point for research on the S-BIT of Work.

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Stepanovic, Ivana. "Parents’ mediation of formal thinking: A try of operationalization." Psihologija 39, no. 3 (2006): 313–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/psi0603313s.

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One possible way of examining parents? mediation of formal thinking has been presented. The specific goal was to construct a scale which represents specific means of parents? mediation that appear in their everyday communication with children. Piaget?s theory i.e. main characteristics of formal operations and concepts from Vygotsky?s paradigm, especially mediation means concept, served as theoretical background for scale constructing. The similarities between final stages of cognitive development within these two approaches have been analyzed. The research was conducted in which Crombach?s alpha was examined as an indicator of scale quality as well as correlation between children?s answers on the scale and their achievement on formal operations test. The most relevant aspects of parents? mediation were extracted and analyzed.

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Gunarathne, Nuwan, Samanthi Senaratne, and Shashiprabha Senanayake. "Outcome-based education in accounting." Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences 36, no. 1 (October 28, 2019): 16–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jeas-08-2018-0093.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the operationalization of the outcome-based education (OBE) model in an accountancy study program in Sri Lanka and the impact of education frameworks on OBE. Design/methodology/approach This study follows the case study approach to the first academic accounting study program in a Sri Lankan public sector university. Primary data were collected through semi-structured interviews and secondary data through a content analysis of various relevant documents. The data were analyzed thematically using the theory of constructive alignment. Findings In accounting, the most significant imperative for the OBE stems from normative pressures. Since the accounting education frameworks have closely followed the approach suggested in constructive alignment, the normative institutionalization of professional standards in accounting supports OBE in accounting education. The OBE approach with its diverse range of teaching and learning activities and assessment methods in accounting has yielded multi-stakeholder benefits while posing some challenges in operationalization. Research limitations/implications The paper’s insights are based on a single case study in Sri Lanka and may be difficult to generalize to other countries. Originality/value This is the first empirical attempt to study the operationalization of the theory of constructive alignment of OBE in accounting for a study program.

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Oliveira, Paulo Cristiano de, and Marina Keiko Nakayama. "Operacionalização de uma Grounded Theory: o percurso metodológico." Revista Pesquisa Qualitativa 6, no. 12 (December 24, 2018): 572. http://dx.doi.org/10.33361/rpq.2018.v.6.n.12.220.

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Resumo: Pesquisadores encontram dificuldades para desenvolver estudos utilizando o método da Grounded Theory (GT). Este artigo traz o percurso metodológico da operacionalização de uma GT. A investigação que proporcionou este relato buscou esclarecer quais são e como atuam os fatores que influenciam a utilização do Learning Management System na gestão da Educação a Distância, em uma universidade, a partir da experiência dos seus gestores. A pesquisa adotou a corrente Straussiana: o problema foi explicitamente definido e foram desenvolvidas a codificação aberta, a axial e a seletiva, com dados coletados a partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas e documentos. A principal contribuição deste artigo é apresentar os procedimentos operacionais para a construção de uma GT.Palavras-chave: Grounded theory; Método; Pesquisa qualitativa; Procedimentos operacionais. Grounded Theory operationalization: the methodological routeAbstract: Researchers has been found difficult to develop studies using the Grounded Theory (GT) method. This article presents the methodological route about an operationalization of a GT. The research that provided this description sought to clarify what are and how they act the factors that influence the use of the Learning Management System in the management of Distance Education in a university, based on the experience of its managers. The research adopted the Straussian current: the problem was explicitly defined and open, axial and selective coding were developed, with data collected from documents and semi-structured interviews. The main contribution of this article is to present the operational procedures for the construction of a GT.Keywords: Grounded Theory; Method; Qualitative Research; Operational procedures.

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De Bruyn, Arnaud, and Sonja Prokopec. "Assimilation-contrast theory in action: Operationalization and managerial impact in a fundraising context." International Journal of Research in Marketing 34, no. 2 (June 2017): 367–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijresmar.2016.11.002.

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Göl, Senem, and M. Atilla Öner. "Operationalization of space/time perspectives of individuals—Theory and empirical results from Turkey." Futures 41, no. 5 (June 2009): 301–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2008.11.011.

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Moriarty, Laura J. "Social Disorganization Theory, Community Empowerment, and Coalition Building: Exploring the Linkages." Criminal Justice Policy Review 6, no. 3 (September 1992): 229–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/088740349200600303.

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The linkages between social disorganization theory, community empowerment, and coalition building are explored in the present article in an effort to address alcohol and other drug problems within communities. Social disorganization is explained and the conceptualization and operationalization of the dimensions of social disorganization are discussed. Both community empowerment and coalition building, two processes used to reorganize a socially disorganized community, are explained. Specific examples from the police literature focusing on community empowerment are also discussed.

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Klein-Gunnewiek, Lisanne. "Instrumenten Ter Meting Van Taalverwervings-Aspecten." Toegepaste Taalwetenschap in Artikelen 56 (January 1, 1997): 35–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/ttwia.56.04gun.

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This paper reports on an analysis of the validity of instruments used to measure aspects of language acquisition. In essence, this paper deals with the degree to which the instruments are an adequate reflexion of the theoretical construct. The relation between theoretical construct and its operationalization is central to the analysis into the validity. Therefore Pienemann's Processability Theory (1994) which is used as a basis for the operationalization is outlined. A description is also given of the development of the instruments for grammatical aspects of language acquisition. The analysis to the validity of the instruments showed that the instruments used mainly measure the grammatical aspects. Although the correlation between the grammatical aspects is very high, the instruments are not necessarily invalid.

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Meggetto, Elizabeth, Fiona Kent, Bernadette Ward, and Helen Keleher. "Factors influencing implementation of organizational health literacy: a realist review." Journal of Health Organization and Management 34, no. 4 (March 17, 2020): 385–407. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhom-06-2019-0167.

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PurposeHealthcare systems are increasing in complexity, and to ensure people can use the system effectively, health organizations are increasingly interested in how to take an organizational health literacy (OHL) approach. OHL is a relatively new concept, and there is little evidence about how to successfully implement organizational health literacy interventions and frameworks. This study, a literature review, aims to explore the operationalization of OHL.Design/methodology/approachA realist literature review, using a systems lens, was undertaken to examine how and why the operationalization of OHL contributed to changes in OHL and why interventions were more effective in some contexts than others. Initial scoping was followed by a formal literature search of Medline, CINAHL plus, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase and PsychINFO for original peer-reviewed publications evaluating OHL interventions until March, 2018.FindingsThe search strategy yielded 174 publications; 17 of these were included in the review. Accreditation, policy drivers, executive leadership and cultures of quality improvement provided the context for effective OHL interventions. The dominant mechanisms influencing implementation of OHL interventions included staff knowledge of OHL, internal health literacy expertise, shared responsibility and a systematic approach to implementation.Research limitations/implicationsThis study outlines what contexts and mechanisms are required to achieve particular outcomes in OHL operationalization. The context in which OHL implementation occurs is critical, as is the sequence of implementation.Originality/valueHealth services seeking to implement OHL need to understand these mechanisms so they can successfully operationalize OHL. This study advances the concept of OHL operationalization by contributing to the theory underpinning successful implementation of OHL.

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Rummel, Amy, and Richard Feinberg. "COGNITIVE EVALUATION THEORY: A META-ANALYTIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE." Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal 16, no. 2 (January 1, 1988): 147–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.2224/sbp.1988.16.2.147.

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Rewards have been shown to impair performance of a reinforced behavior. The work surrounding these detrimental effects of rewards has not been met with unanimous support. Does this phenomenon described in Deci's Cognitive Evaluation Theory concerning the detrimental effects of reward exist? Is Deci's Cognitive Evaluation Theory adequate to explain this phenomenon? A meta-analysis was employed to determine the existence of the detrimental effects of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation. Results from this analysis showed that within strictly defined parameters the phenomenon defined by Deci exists. Implications from this analysis exemplify researchers' need for closer supervision of the operationalization of variables based on the theoretical framework.

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Fitkov-Norris, Elena, and Ara Yeghiazarian. "Use of measurement theory for operationalization and quantification of psychological constructs in systems dynamics modelling." Journal of Physics: Conference Series 772 (November 2016): 012023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/772/1/012023.

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Pawlowsky, Peter, Nina S. Pflugfelder, and Maik H. Wagner. "The ISO 30401 knowledge management systems standard – a new framework for value creation and research?" Journal of Intellectual Capital 22, no. 3 (March 4, 2021): 506–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jic-07-2020-0256.

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PurposeThe article reviews major developments in the literature on knowledge management and intellectual capital management. It provides a description and visualization of the structure and content of the ISO 30401 and critically benchmarks its clauses against comprehensive taxonomies from the literature.Design/methodology/approach2018 saw the release of the ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Systems Standard, a type A regulation which may serve as a basis for certification. It builds on and integrates a broad and conceptually diverse literature on knowledge resources (e.g. intellectual capital theory, knowledge management theory). This article aims to show how the management systems standard relates to the literature it is built on and provides directions for its further operationalization by certification bodies and implementation by managers.FindingsThe ISO 30401 successfully integrates a diverse body of literature in a broadly applicable cross-industry standard. To operationalize and implement it, certification bodies and managers should build on empirical evidence of “what works,” taking into account market characteristics as well as organizational properties. Further research should support the implementation of the standard by developing KM measurement frameworks and context-specific studies of KM tools and methods.Originality/valueThis article is the first to systematically compare the ISO 30401 to the underlying theory. This paper uncovers avenues for research and makes suggestions for the standard's operationalization in practice.

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Bartholomew, Kimberley J., Nikos Ntoumanis, Richard M. Ryan, Jos A. Bosch, and Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani. "Self-Determination Theory and Diminished Functioning." Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin 37, no. 11 (June 23, 2011): 1459–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0146167211413125.

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Drawing from self-determination theory, three studies explored the social-environmental conditions that satisfy versus thwart psychological needs and, in turn, affect psychological functioning and well-being or ill-being. In cross-sectional Studies 1 and 2, structural equation modeling analyses supported latent factor models in which need satisfaction was predicted by athletes’ perceptions of autonomy support, and need thwarting was better predicted by coach control. Athletes’ perceptions of need satisfaction predicted positive outcomes associated with sport participation (vitality and positive affect), whereas need thwarting more consistently predicted maladaptive outcomes (disordered eating, burnout, depression, negative affect, and physical symptoms). In addition, athletes’ perceptions of psychological need thwarting were significantly associated with perturbed physiological arousal (elevated levels of secretory immunoglobulin A) prior to training. The final study involved the completion of a diary and supported the relations observed in the cross-sectional studies at a daily level. These findings have important implications for the operationalization and measurement of interpersonal styles and psychological needs.

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Biwole Fouda, Jean, and Irène Abessolo Abessolo. "Stakeholder performance, corporate social performance." Society and Business Review 14, no. 3 (October 11, 2019): 242–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sbr-06-2018-0062.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to find out what added value does the stakeholder performance concept bring with respect to that of corporate social performance. To better understand the developments of these concepts, the authors resort to Gallie’s theory (1956) of essentially contested concepts, the life-cycle model of Hirsch and Levin’s (1999) umbrella concepts. Reconciling these two theoretical frameworks allows us to introduce the competing category notion consisting of a dominant and a dominated-type concepts. Through a historical and synchronic literature examination, CSP is shown to have characteristics of the dominant type, thanks to its more diffuse character. On the other hand, the stakeholder performance would relate to the dominated type, though it provides better operationalization possibilities. Design/methodology/approach To better understand the developments of these concepts, Gallie’s theory (1956) of essentially contested concepts, the life cycle model of Hirsch and Levin’s (1999) umbrella concepts are used. Findings CSP has characteristics of the dominant type, thanks to its more diffuse character. On the other hand, the stakeholder performance relates to the dominated type, though it provides better operationalization. Originality/value CSP as a dominant type and stakeholder performance is a dominated type.

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Nachon, Juan Ignacio, María Soledad Segretin, and Sebastián Javier Lipina. "Conceptual and methodological approaches to the study of Self-Regulation: An inquiry within Developmental Science." Revista Argentina de Ciencias del Comportamiento 12, no. 3 (December 23, 2020): 13–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.32348/1852.4206.v12.n3.25739.

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The present work intends to thoroughly identify theoretical and practical applications of self-regulation (SR) in contemporary developmental research, by reviewing conceptual and operational definitions of SR, in addition to the methods and instruments used to assess it in empirical studies. 468 scientific articles with cumulative evidence from the last two decades of research were included (142 reviews and 326 original research articles). Using a mixed-methods approach based on grounded theory methodology, the main theoretical and methodological aspects involved in the definition and operationalization of SR were reviewed. Results point towards a growing consensus in the conceptual definition of SR, which emphasizes the interrelation of emotional and cognitive control, goal-oriented activity, physiological and interpersonal processes. Empirical research often considers to diverse biologic, behavioral and social features in the operationalization of the concept, making use of report scales, performance tasks and, to a lesser extent, physiological and observational measurements.

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Jonutis, Karolis. "The Operationalization of Ernesto Laclau’s Theory of Populism: Case of the Political Party “The Way of Courage”." Sociologija. Mintis ir veiksmas 43, no. 2 (December 20, 2018): 43–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.15388/socmintvei.2018.2.2.

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This article aims to explain the rise of the Lithuanian political party “The Way of Courage” using Ernesto Laclau’s discourse theory of populism, in which populism is understood as a logic of collective identity formation. The advantages of this theoretical approach are revealed by comparing it with other tendencies of conceptualizing populism. In addition, this article is an attempt to solve the main disadvantage of E. Laclau’s theory – its high level of abstractness, understood as an obstacle for operationalization. Therefore, various possibilities of combining E. Laclau’s theory with other methodological perspectives are discussed, and a new research model is suggested, which is later applied in the discourse analysis of the political party “The Way of Courage.”

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Egorov, Dmitry, Yuriy Dyatlov, Maksim Bogdanov, Evgeni Shushpanov, and Angela Egorova. "VALUE: EMPIRICS AND THEORY." SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference 6 (May 25, 2018): 165–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.17770/sie2018vol1.3080.

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Disclosure of the essence of the category "value" is not a prerequisite for its use: the introduction of this concept is correct and simple a priori. At the same time, it is obviously desirable. Objectives: 1) to show the connection between the concept of "value" and the empirical level; 2)to justify the interpretation of value from the perspective of information theory. Results. Manifestations of the "value" category in economic practice: the notions of "fair price", "reasonable profit", statistics of input-output balances, the world practice of planning of long-term energy production projects, etc. An adequate interpretation of value is the information concept: at the basis of value as the result of labor, and the rarity of a thing is information. Value is an information measure of the object’s worth. The complexity of operationalization does not ensue the unscientific (metaphysical) character of the concept of "value" as such. From the recognition of value as an objective basis for the observable price phenomenon, there appear very specific consequences: 1) feedback through the market must have an objective basis as a starting measure, that is, money must have a standard; 2) in some cases direct pricing (and / or their directive definition) is justified and appropriate.

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Polovina, Nada. "Attachment theory: Old and new approach." Zbornik Instituta za pedagoska istrazivanja 37, no. 1 (2005): 107–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/zipi0501107p.

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The article is an attempt to present holistically the key concepts of attachment theory rediscovered for its potentials. The presented concepts include: narrow definition of attachment, behavioral control system of attachment, attachment working model and patterns of attachment. The concepts are presented in the context of child attachment theory and adult attachment theory, in addition to description of the development of attachment. Concepts, as well as developmental processes are presented from the stand point of pioneers in this field (John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth) as well as from the standpoint of their successors (Everett Waters and Malcolm West). Compacted ness of the theory, possibilities for operationalization of its key concepts and its application to empirical studies of complex psychological issues that have never been scientifically explored, makes it a very prospective theory in view of possible integration of existing research findings and initiating new research and new practices in psychotherapy, social work and work in schools. The goal of this integral presentation of attachment theory is to highlight its benefits and possibilities for understanding and research complex field of human's psychosocial functioning.

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Choi, Eunice U., and Michael A. Hogg. "Self-uncertainty and group identification: A meta-analysis." Group Processes & Intergroup Relations 23, no. 4 (June 24, 2019): 483–501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1368430219846990.

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A key prediction of uncertainty-identity theory is that under conditions of high self-uncertainty, people will identify more strongly with their group. This has been supported by numerous studies. To quantify this relationship, a meta-analysis was conducted on 35 studies from 30 papers ( N = 4,657). The relationship between self-uncertainty and group identification varied significantly as a function of how psychologically real the uncertainty was, as reflected in how uncertainty was operationalized and how the study was conducted. Self-uncertainty operationalized as social identity uncertainty had the strongest relationship with identification ( r = −.26, 6.8% variance accounted for), followed by indirect operationalization of self-uncertainty ( r = .23, 5.3% variance accounted for), and direct operationalization of self-uncertainty ( r = .14, 2.0% variance accounted for). The relationship did not differ between measured self-uncertainty ( r = −.13, 1.7% variance accounted for) and manipulated self-uncertainty ( r = .17, 2.9% variance accounted for). Implications and future directions are discussed.

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Daily, Catherine M., Jonathan L. Johnson, and Dan R. Dalton. "On the Measurements of Board Composition: Poor Consistency and a Serious Mismatch of Theory and Operationalization." Decision Sciences 30, no. 1 (January 1999): 83–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-5915.1999.tb01602.x.

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Eastwood, John. "Designing an Integrated Care Initiative for Vulnerable Families: Operationalization of realist causal and programme theory, Sydney Australia." International Journal of Integrated Care 18, s1 (March 12, 2018): 49. http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/ijic.s1049.

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Cambardella, Claire, Brian D. Fath, Andrea Werdenigg, Christian Gulas, and Harald Katzmair. "Assessing the Operationalization of Cultural Theory through Surveys Investigating the Social Aspects of Climate Change Policy Making." Weather, Climate, and Society 12, no. 4 (October 2020): 651–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/wcas-d-19-0103.1.

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AbstractCultural theory (CT) provides a framework for understanding how social dimensions shape cultural bias and social relations of individuals, including values, view of the natural world, policy preferences, and risk perceptions. The five resulting cultural solidarities are each associated with a “myth of nature”—a concept of nature that aligns with the worldview of each solidarity. When applied to the problem of climate protection policy making, the relationships and beliefs outlined by CT can shed light on how members of the different cultural solidarities perceive their relationship to climate change and associated risk. This can be used to deduce what climate change management policies may be preferred or opposed by each group. The aim of this paper is to provide a review of how CT has been used in surveys of the social aspects of climate change policy making, to assess the construct validity of these studies, and to identify ways for climate change protection policies to leverage the views of each of the cultural solidarities to develop clumsy solutions: policies that incorporate strengths from each of the cultural solidarities’ perspectives. Surveys that include measures of at least fatalism, hierarchism, individualism, and egalitarianism and their associated myths of nature as well as measures of climate change risk perceptions and policy preferences have the highest translation and predictive validity. These studies will be useful in helping environmental managers find clumsy solutions and develop resilient policy according to C.S. Holling’s adaptive cycle.

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Keeton, William. "Command, Leadership, Intelligence and Management (CLIM): A Proposed Theory for Improved Strategic Leadership." FIIB Business Review 7, no. 2 (June 2018): 146–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2319714518792788.

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This article is a theoretical perspective, building on command, leadership and management principles that are grounded within the military ( Young & Dulewicz, 2005 ). The aim of this new theoretical perspective is to introduce the fourth element of intelligence that will represent command, leadership, intelligence and management (CLIM) applied to business executives seeking to improve performance. Moreover, this article fills the gap in the previous theory by identifying and bringing intelligence into the framework. The article will focus on key propositions for each of the four factors of CLIM. Each section will describe the operationalization for the function of the four factors, setting the conditions to conduct future studies. The article concludes with the expected beneficial measures of the attributes needed to maximize strategic leadership which will benefit senior executives.

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Oliveira, Saionara Nunes de, Aline Massaroli, Jussara Gue Martini, and Jeferson Rodrigues. "From theory to practice, operating the clinical simulation in Nursing teaching." Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem 71, suppl 4 (2018): 1791–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0180.

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ABSTRACT Objective: To report the experience of the operationalization of clinical simulation as a pedagogical strategy in a subject of an undergraduate course in Nursing. Method: Clinical simulation cycles were carried out following the steps of action research, such as: planning, action, observation and reflection, from March 2014 to July 2015 with 10 professors and 44 students from a Primary Care and Mental Health subject of an undergraduate course in Nursing. Results: Five cycles of clinical simulation were performed, at the end of each cycle modifications were suggested by students and professors and the operation was adjusted to meet the needs of the subject. The main points of change were: professor role, logistics, equipment, debriefing model and preparation of “simulated patients”. Final considerations: The clinical simulation is a possible method to be operationalized in undergraduate course in Nursing, needs pedagogical and logistic planning as well as, sensitization of professors and students.

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Gagné, Thierry, and Adrian E. Ghenadenik. "Rethinking the relationship between socioeconomic status and health: Challenging how socioeconomic status is currently used in health inequality research." Scandinavian Journal of Public Health 46, no. 1 (December 4, 2017): 53–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1403494817744987.

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Aims: The Scandinavian Journal of Public Health recently reiterated the importance of addressing social justice and health inequalities in its new editorial policy announcement. One of the related challenges highlighted in that issue was the limited use of sociological theories able to inform the complexity linking the resources and mechanisms captured by the concept of socioeconomic status. This debate article argues that part of the problem lies in the often unchallenged reliance on a generic conceptualization and operationalization of socioeconomic status. These practices hinder researchers’ capacity to examine in finer detail how resources and circumstances promote the unequal distribution of health through distinct yet intertwined pathways. As a potential way forward, this commentary explores how research practices can be challenged through concrete publication policies and guidelines. To this end, we propose a set of recommendations as a tool to strengthen the study of socioeconomic status and, ultimately, the quality of health inequality research. Conclusions: Authors, reviewers, and editors can become champions of change toward the implementation of sociological theory by holding higher standards regarding the conceptualization, operationalization, analysis, and interpretation of results in health inequality research.

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Tokar, David M., Mark L. Savickas, and Kevin P. Kaut. "A Test of the Career Construction Theory Model of Adaptation in Adult Workers With Chiari Malformation." Journal of Career Assessment 28, no. 3 (August 15, 2019): 381–401. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1069072719867733.

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The present study examined the career construction theory (CCT) model of adaptation using a sample of working adults diagnosed with Chiari malformation. Specifically, we tested a mediation model in which adaptivity (i.e., proactivity, openness, and conscientiousness) fosters adaptability, which conditions adapting (i.e., competence need satisfaction at work), which leads to adaptation (i.e., work well-being and subjective well-being). Results of structural equation modeling supported all of the hypothesized direct and indirect relations between CCT constructs, thus providing strong support for the applicability of the model of adaptation among workers with Chiari malformation. Prior to testing the model of adaptation, we examined and found support for the hypothesized hierarchical structure of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale–Short Form, a recently developed operationalization of career adaptability.

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Moradi, Bonnie. "Advancing Womanist Identity Development." Counseling Psychologist 33, no. 2 (March 2005): 225–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0011000004265676.

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Scholars have called for increased attention to within-group variability in models and measures of identity development. As a step toward responding to these calls, the current review focuses on the womanist identity development model as a model of gender-related identity development that has been argued to be applicable to women across racial/ethnic, class, and other groups. The review provides an introduction to the womanist identity development model and its operationalization, critically analyzes literature on the model and its measurement, and explores directions for further development of womanist identity development theory and research.

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Mooren, J. H. M., and I. A. M. H. van Krogten. "Contributions to the History of Psychology: CXII. Magda B. Arnold Revisited: 1991." Psychological Reports 72, no. 1 (February 1993): 67–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1993.72.1.67.

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Magda B. Arnold's phenomenological and cognitive theory on emotions is subjected to a critical review. The theory is well-known and has inspired other theorists in the field of emotion research. However, it has generated hardly any research. At first sight this is astonishing because of its obvious qualities. Arnold does justice to the subjective nature of emotions, integrates psychological with physiological aspects, and offers a relatively simple and parsimonious theoretical model. Salient points are the conceptualization of emotions as action-tendencies, the role of appraisal in generating emotions and in emotional action, the classification of basic emotions, the explanation of increase of strength in emotions, and their organizing function or disturbing effects. A closer look into the theory, however, shows serious flaws in logical consistency and difficulties for operationalization. The authors conclude that the lack of research is partly due to the theory.

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Dyck, Bruno, and Rob Kleysen. "Aristotle’s Virtues and Management Thought: An Empirical Exploration of an Integrative Pedagogy." Business Ethics Quarterly 11, no. 4 (October 2001): 561–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3857761.

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Abstract:This paper develops and explores a pedagogical innovation for integrating virtue theory into business students’ basic understanding of general management. Eighty-seven students, in 20 groups, classified three managers’ real-time videotaped activities according to an elaboration of Aristotle’s cardinal virtues, Fayol’s management functions, and Mintzberg’s managerial roles. The study’s empirical evidence suggests that, akin to Fayol’s functions and Mintzberg’s roles, Aristotle’s virtues are also amenable to operationalization, reliable observation, and meaningful description of managerial behavior. The study provides an oft-called-for empirical basis for further work in virtue theory as an appropriate conceptual framework for the study and practice of management. The results indicate that virtue theory may be used to re-conceive our fundamental understanding of management, alongside its capacity to weigh moral judgment upon it. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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Mendy, John. "Bouncing back from Workplace Stress: From HRD’s Individual Employee’s Developmental Focus to Multi-facetted Collective Workforce Resilience Intervention." Advances in Developing Human Resources 22, no. 4 (August 25, 2020): 353–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1523422320946231.

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The Problem Human resource development (HRD) research has sought to demarcate a human developmental problem by identifying learning interventions through which individuals can contribute towards group and organizational growth. However, there remains the fundamental problem, which is how to go beyond individualized employee development to a more collective resilience model building against workplace stress. Such lesser effectiveness has led to financial, emotional and psycho-social costs to individuals and collectives. Based on the theoretical analysis of human capital theory, HRD research and literature are lacking in how to more effectively operationalize collective resilience against workplace stress. The Solution A multi-faceted collective workforce resilience intervention conceptual model is proposed to enable both management and employees to overcome ineffective implementation of human development and thereby bounce back from workforce stress. Four aspects of the model’s practical operationalization are proposed as steps to help the HRD community of practitioners and scholars to engrain resilience as a workplace culture in resolving stress. Implications on (1) the identification of workplace stress, (2) the effective design and operationalization of development capacities. (3) the resilience intervention initiatives, and (4) the management of collective workforce resilience are highlighted. The Stakeholders The proposed model is designed for the HRD community, including scholars, practitioners, employees and managers in related HRD contexts.

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Schroeter, Regina, Oliver Scheel, Ortwin Renn, and Pia-Johanna Schweizer. "Testing the value of public participation in Germany: Theory, operationalization and a case study on the evaluation of participation." Energy Research & Social Science 13 (March 2016): 116–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2015.12.013.

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Pirrolas, Olga Alexandra Chinita, and Pedro Miguel Alves Ribeiro Correia. "The Theoretical-Conceptual Model of Churning in Human Resources: The Importance of Its Operationalization." Sustainability 13, no. 9 (April 23, 2021): 4770. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13094770.

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Given the current socio-economic context in which the labor market is set in, if we were to consider both employment opportunities in specific economic periods and the individual expectations workers have regarding one’s working conditions, it should be a matter of one’s individual right of choice to decide whether or not to stay or leave and change companies. The paper we present before you took into account the phenomenon of churning as a cyclical process. Our main goal was to understand the main causes leading to it in the context of human resources and, ultimately, what were the consequences emerging from it. In order to carry out this analysis, we put forward a conceptual-theoretical model of the phenomenon of churning, made possible through the analysis of both the currently available literature and the empirical studies and conclusions stemming from the latter. The aforementioned analysis allowed us to trace all main causes responsible for the origin of churning and also, to understand how it could be implemented further on, in order to minimize the costs associated with hiring new personnel and retaining qualified employees by resorting beforehand to the implementation of strategic measures of human resources retention. By applying the methodology based on grounded theory, this study allowed us to further contribute to the already available, yet limited, literature and definition of this multifaceted and greatly complex subject that is the phenomenon of churning.

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Wong-On-Wing, Bernard, and Gladie Lui. "Beyond Cultural Values: An Implicit Theory Approach to Cross-Cultural Research in Accounting Ethics." Behavioral Research in Accounting 25, no. 1 (February 1, 2013): 15–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.2308/bria-10315.

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ABSTRACT: The value dimensional approach for conducting cross-cultural studies in accounting has been subject to various critiques leading to calls for alternative conceptualization and operationalization of culture. The present research responds to those calls by testing the viability of using implicit theories as an alternative to value dimensions for studying cultural differences in the context of morality judgments. Consistent with expectations, results of Experiment I indicate that, independent of cultural values, differences in the implicit theory of causality between Chinese and Americans explained their divergence in inferences about the morality of a fraudster. In Experiments II and III, this effect of implicit theories was compared respectively with that of the individualism/collectivism value dimension and that of the power distance value dimension. Results show that the effect of implicit theories remained significant whereas the effect of both value dimensions was not significant. Implications for future research are discussed. Data Availability: Please contact the first author.

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Richard, Pierre J., Timothy M. Devinney, George S. Yip, and Gerry Johnson. "Measuring Organizational Performance: Towards Methodological Best Practice." Journal of Management 35, no. 3 (February 6, 2009): 718–804. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0149206308330560.

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Organizational performance is one of the most important constructs in management research. Reviewing past studies reveals a multidimensional conceptualization of organizational performance related predominately to stakeholders, heterogeneous product market circumstances, and time. A review of the operationalization of performance highlights the limited effectiveness of commonly accepted measurement practices in tapping this multidimensionality. Addressing these findings requires researchers to (a) possess a strong theoretical rationale on the nature of performance (i.e., theory establishing which measures are appropriate to the research context) and (b) rely on strong theory as to the nature of measures (i.e., theory establishing which measures should be combined and the method for doing so). All management research on performance should explicitly address these two requirements. The authors conclude with a call for research that examines triangulation using multiple measures, longitudinal data and alternative methodological formulations as methods of appropriately aligning research contexts with the measurement of organizational performance.

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Arponen, VPJ, Sonja Grimm, Lutz Käppel, Konrad Ott, Bernhard Thalheim, Yannic Kropp, Kim Kittig, Johanna Brinkmann, and Artur Ribeiro. "Between natural and human sciences: On the role and character of theory in socio-environmental archeology." Holocene 29, no. 10 (June 24, 2019): 1671–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0959683619857226.

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Prominent voices in archeology have expressed deep skepticism about the role of theory in archeology, while with new, exciting methods at its disposal, archeological science is occasionally perceived as not needing theory at all. This article reflects upon the debate about theory in archeology to arrive at a robust but critical middle-range concept of the role and character of theory in socio-environmental archeology. It is argued that archeology is a data-based science and, consequently, in order for theory to be meaningful in socio-environmental archeology, theory ought explicitly aim to make its qualitative concepts quantitative to establish a clear relation to data and its interpretation. On the turn side, theory plays an important role critically reflecting upon the use of concepts in archeological understanding and explanation, as well as their origins in particular paradigms, as examples of which certain debates in scientific archeology are discussed (aDNA and migration, evolutionism). We argue that such a model would serve archeology far more than the dismissal of theory on the one hand and the continued production of ‘high’ theory in absence of operationalization on the other.

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Freeland, Robert E., and Jesse Hoey. "The Structure of Deference: Modeling Occupational Status Using Affect Control Theory." American Sociological Review 83, no. 2 (March 15, 2018): 243–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0003122418761857.

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Current theories of occupational status conceptualize it as either a function of cultural esteem or the symbolic aspect of the class structure. Based on Weber’s definition of status as rooted in either cultural or class conditions, we argue that a consistent operationalization of occupational status must account for both of these dimensions. Using quantitative measures of cultural sentiments for occupational identities, we use affect control theory to model the network deference relations across occupations. We calculate a measure of the extent to which one occupational actor deferring to another is incongruent with cultural expectations for all possible combinations of 304 occupational titles. Because high-status actors are less likely to defer to low-status actors, the degree to which these events violate cultural expectations provides an indicator of the relative status position of different occupations. We assess the construct validity of our new deference score measure using Harris Poll data. Deference scores are more predictive of status rankings from poll data than are occupational prestige scores. We establish criterion validity using five theoretically relevant workplace outcomes: subjective work attachment, job satisfaction, general happiness, the importance of meaningful work, and perceived respect at work.

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Klug, Leo, and A. Sinha. "Death Acceptance: A two-Component Formulation and Scale." OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying 18, no. 3 (May 1988): 229–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/5rlk-w2r0-x241-0jbc.

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A formulation of death acceptance involving two components, confrontation and integration, is presented and discussed in the light of the literature on death attitudes. A proposed scale (Klug Death Acceptance Scale) to measure the two-component concept is also provided, including data on the scale's reliability and validity, along with some suggested norms. The contribution of this research is the clarification of the theoretical rationale for a multi-dimensional approach to death acceptance, an operationalization of the theory, and a proposed scale to measure it. Additional research on diverse populations, and a variety of measurement approaches, is needed to further establish the reliability and validity of the instrument.

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Journal articles on the topic 'Theory operationalization'

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