James R Lumpkin
Biographic Data
| ID | 335512 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James R Lumpkin |
| GIVEN NAMES | James R |
| FAMILY NAME | Lumpkin |
| SIGNATURE | LUMPKIN J R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Mississippi |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1985 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Grandparents in a Parental or Near-Parental Role
Although about 11% of grandparents are raising their grandchildren, a larger percentage provide a significant amount of care and serve in a near-parental role. Both parental and near-parental roles create stress. The stressors that these grandparents face and the strategies that they use to cope were investigated in this descriptive, exploratory study. Those high in the near-parental role used coping strategies to a greater degree than did those …
Stereotypes of Black in-Group Attractiveness in Advertising
Evidence suggests a disproportionately large percentage of advertisements with black models possessing features more Caucasian than Negroid; however, psychological ramifications have previously held an almost taboo status among academic researchers as the issue is contentious in nature. This note addressed this issue with the goal of raising awareness and stimulating research into the psychological effects associated with current advertising prac…
Relationship between Optimism and Coping Strategies in the Work Environment
The work environment is often stressful; however, the specific coping strategies used by individuals to deal with such stress have received limited attention. While the benefits associated with optimism have long been touted, little insight has been developed regarding the mechanism(s) that may contribute to optimists' superior job performance. It is possible that optimism is associated with higher performance because it influences the coping str…
Psychology of Computer Use
This study examined the correlation of locus of control and end-users' satisfaction for three computer dialogue treatments--question/answer, menu, and command language. In the present study, 390 subjects were classified as internally or externally oriented according to an abbreviated form of Rotter's I-E Scale. Subjects then utilized an information system possessing one of three randomly selected dialogues to solve a problem in selecting employee…
Stability of the Isolation/Disengagement Relationship Across Age Groups
Research has indicated isolated elderly persons are either engaged or voluntarily disengaged. The present assessment was whether this relationship holds across age subgroups. While the general relationship did hold true for all age groups, the 55—64 age group was less engaged than their older cohorts. The level and type of disengagement appears to be dependent upon life situations and can decrease with age
Stability of the Isolation/Disengagement Relationship across Age Groups
Research has indicated isolated elderly persons are either engaged or voluntarily disengaged. The present assessment was whether this relationship holds across age subgroups. While the general relationship did hold true for all age groups, the 55-64 age group was less engaged than their older cohorts. The level and type of disengagement appears to be dependent upon life situations and can decrease with age
Establishing the Validity of an Abbreviated Locus of Control Scale
Application of a brief locus of control scale suggested by Lumpkin in 1985 led John, et al. to question its validity and reliability and suggest an abbreviated version of Levenson's 1974 scale may perform better. In this paper is a summary of an application of such a scale. The brief Levenson's scale did not perform as well as the brief Rotter's scale and so is not recommended as an alternative
An Empirical Test of the Relationship between Isolation and Disengagement of Elderly Persons
While the constructs of isolation and disengagement of elderly persons from society are not new, they are generally considered as independent and competing views. In this research was studied the relationship between isolation and disengagement of 365 urban elderly persons, using measures developed for survey research applications. The findings suggest isolation does occur among elderly persons but that the concomitant disengagement is voluntary …
Validity of a Brief Locus of Control Scale for Survey Research
Of the numerous scales proposed to measure locus of control, most are too long to use efficiently in survey research in which locus of control is not the major focus. This research reports the validation of a 6-item sub-scale from Rotter but using the Likert format. A national probability sample of 3,009 was used to overcome the limitations of previous samples. Based on the alpha coefficient and replicating the relationship. to several correlates…
Grandparents in a Parental or Near-Parental Role
Although about 11% of grandparents are raising their grandchildren, a larger percentage provide a significant amount of care and serve in a near-parental role. Both parental and near-parental roles create stress. The stressors that these grandparents face and the strategies that they use to cope were investigated in this descriptive, exploratory study. Those high in the near-parental role used coping strategies to a greater degree than did those …
Validity of a Brief Locus of Control Scale for Survey Research
Of the numerous scales proposed to measure locus of control, most are too long to use efficiently in survey research in which locus of control is not the major focus. This research reports the validation of a 6-item sub-scale from Rotter but using the Likert format. A national probability sample of 3,009 was used to overcome the limitations of previous samples. Based on the alpha coefficient and replicating the relationship. to several correlates…
An Empirical Test of the Relationship between Isolation and Disengagement of Elderly Persons
While the constructs of isolation and disengagement of elderly persons from society are not new, they are generally considered as independent and competing views. In this research was studied the relationship between isolation and disengagement of 365 urban elderly persons, using measures developed for survey research applications. The findings suggest isolation does occur among elderly persons but that the concomitant disengagement is voluntary …
Establishing the Validity of an Abbreviated Locus of Control Scale
Application of a brief locus of control scale suggested by Lumpkin in 1985 led John, et al. to question its validity and reliability and suggest an abbreviated version of Levenson's 1974 scale may perform better. In this paper is a summary of an application of such a scale. The brief Levenson's scale did not perform as well as the brief Rotter's scale and so is not recommended as an alternative
Stability of the Isolation/Disengagement Relationship Across Age Groups
Research has indicated isolated elderly persons are either engaged or voluntarily disengaged. The present assessment was whether this relationship holds across age subgroups. While the general relationship did hold true for all age groups, the 55—64 age group was less engaged than their older cohorts. The level and type of disengagement appears to be dependent upon life situations and can decrease with age
Stability of the Isolation/Disengagement Relationship across Age Groups
Research has indicated isolated elderly persons are either engaged or voluntarily disengaged. The present assessment was whether this relationship holds across age subgroups. While the general relationship did hold true for all age groups, the 55-64 age group was less engaged than their older cohorts. The level and type of disengagement appears to be dependent upon life situations and can decrease with age
Psychology of Computer Use
This study examined the correlation of locus of control and end-users' satisfaction for three computer dialogue treatments--question/answer, menu, and command language. In the present study, 390 subjects were classified as internally or externally oriented according to an abbreviated form of Rotter's I-E Scale. Subjects then utilized an information system possessing one of three randomly selected dialogues to solve a problem in selecting employee…
Relationship between Optimism and Coping Strategies in the Work Environment
The work environment is often stressful; however, the specific coping strategies used by individuals to deal with such stress have received limited attention. While the benefits associated with optimism have long been touted, little insight has been developed regarding the mechanism(s) that may contribute to optimists' superior job performance. It is possible that optimism is associated with higher performance because it influences the coping str…
Stereotypes of Black in-Group Attractiveness in Advertising
Evidence suggests a disproportionately large percentage of advertisements with black models possessing features more Caucasian than Negroid; however, psychological ramifications have previously held an almost taboo status among academic researchers as the issue is contentious in nature. This note addressed this issue with the goal of raising awareness and stimulating research into the psychological effects associated with current advertising prac…
Grandparents in a Parental or Near-Parental Role
Although about 11% of grandparents are raising their grandchildren, a larger percentage provide a significant amount of care and serve in a near-parental role. Both parental and near-parental roles create stress. The stressors that these grandparents face and the strategies that they use to cope were investigated in this descriptive, exploratory study. Those high in the near-parental role used coping strategies to a greater degree than did those …
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