Encyclopedia of Individual Work-Related Personality Traits, Attitudes, and Behaviors: Understanding People at Workplace | Book Publisher International

This book is comprised of three major elements associated with an individual’s personality, which include Traits, Attitudes and Behaviours. More specifically author tried to address these elements under the work-related domain. However, due to the identical and interrelated nature of elements related to personality traits, attitude and behaviour author could not categorize each element under a distinct label. In this book, the authors tried to define most of the personality traits, attitudes and behaviour related to work with the help of internet sources, literature and authors’ understanding. This book works as an encyclopedia to search different personality traits, attitudes and behaviours and will be useful and helpful for new researchers to identify them and explore them further.

 

Author (s) Details

Dr. Noor Un Nisa
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.

 

Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Baloch
Institute of Commerce and Management, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.

 

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Cognitive Dissonance in Technology Adoption: Exploring Resistance and Acceptance among University of Cape Coast Students | Chapter 4 | Language, Literature and Education: Research Updates Vol. 3

The rapid advancement of information technology (IT) has revolutionized educational systems worldwide, providing tools that enhance teaching and learning processes. This study investigates the role of cognitive dissonance in influencing technology adoption behaviors among undergraduate students at the University of Cape Coast. As educational institutions increasingly rely on technology to enhance learning, understanding the psychological and social factors that affect students’ willingness to adopt technology is critical. Cognitive dissonance—an internal conflict that arises when individuals hold contradictory beliefs or experience discomfort from conflicting information—is examined concerning technology acceptance, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and resistance among students. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through surveys and focus group discussions with undergraduate students across various academic disciplines. Many students experienced cognitive dissonance when their beliefs about technology’s value for academic and career success clashed with their actual experiences, such as difficulties in usage, inadequate training, and limited access. Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) and Perceived Usefulness (PU) were major contributors to cognitive dissonance. Quantitative analysis, employing structural equation modeling (SEM), revealed that cognitive dissonance significantly affects students’ perceptions of technology’s usefulness and ease of use, which are key determinants in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Thematic analysis of qualitative data further highlighted the role of peer support and positive social influences in mitigating dissonance, enhancing acceptance. Students surrounded by peers who embraced technology often felt more confident, while those facing skepticism from their social circles were more likely to resist technology use. The study identifies critical barriers to effective technology adoption, including high perceived complexity and lack of confidence in using digital tools. To address these challenges, it recommends that institutions focus on reducing cognitive dissonance by providing tailored support and training, designing user-friendly interfaces, and fostering a positive technology culture. The implications for the literature are significant, as this study highlights the need to integrate cognitive dissonance into existing technology acceptance models to better predict user behavior and adoption rates. In conclusion, cognitive dissonance plays a vital role in shaping students’ attitudes toward technology, suggesting that targeted interventions addressing both psychological and social dimensions are essential to enhance technology acceptance and integration in academic settings. By exploring cognitive dissonance within the TAM framework, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of technology adoption in higher education and provides actionable insights for improving student engagement with digital tools.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Rudolf Anyoka Nyaaba
Department of Science, St. John Bosco College of Education, Ghana.

 

Sayibu Abdul – Gafaar
Directorate of ICT Services, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

Robert Anechana
Department of Science, St. John Bosco College of Education, Ghana.

 

Daniel Kweku Anhwere
Department of Business and Social Science Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

 

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Gap between Preferred and Observed Fertility Behaviors | Chapter 15 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 4

 The goal of this research was to examine if C6 or C7 cervical spinal stenosis caused any transferred medial scapula pain. The dorsal scapular nerve is regarded to be the primary mediator of scapula discomfort of neurologic origin. Several species have dorsal root ganglion neurons with dichotomizing axons, which are thought to play a role in transferred pain. Many of the patients with medial scapula discomfort in an interventional spine clinic did not have C5 stenosis, but many of them did have C6 or C7 stenosis.

The charts of 278 patients who were diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy based on the location of pain at an interventional spine clinic throughout an 11-year period from 2008 to 2018 were reviewed. Cervical MRI imaging was performed on 135 of them. The information was gathered to see if there was a link between the severity of cervical stenosis and the location of pain on the scapula's medial border.

Patients with ipsilateral medial scapula pain had a stenosis rate of 0.0 percent at C4, 29.5 percent at C5, 64.6 percent at C6, 49.2 percent at C7, 0.0 percent at C8, and 80 percent with C6 or C7 stenosis.

Conclusion: This is the first case of referred pain from cervical stenosis at the C6 or C7 levels to the medial scapula. The mechanism of referred pain is discussed, along with a neurobiological explanation that is both plausible and testable.

Author(S) Details

Hajir H. Al-Ridhwany
Nineveh Health Directorate, Iraq.

Asma A. Aljawadi
Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Mosul, Iraq.

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