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Risk Type and Behavioural Bias: How Projects Fail and What to Do About It

Trickey, Geoff - In: International Journal of Risk and Contingency … 7 (2018) 4, pp. 21-36

There are two distinct approaches to risk. Firstly, the ‘objective' approach is numeric, probabilistic and focused on the risk itself; it is concerned with people in general rather than in individual terms. Secondly, the ‘subjective' approach recognizes that risk issues have personal and...

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Counterobe: A Mobile and Web Platform for Weight Management Incorporating Unique Behavioral-Strategy Features

Koumpouros, Yiannis - In: International Journal of Reliable and Quality … 6 (2017) 4, pp. 59-70

The paper presents the design of an adaptive web/mobile platform, called Counterobe, targeting the problem of obesity and weight management. The platform incorporates several behavioral, emotional and cognitive strategy features in order to motivate and mobilize the end users more effectively,...

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Behaviour of Ibadan City Households Towards Energy Conservation: A Discriminant Analytical Approach

Eluwa, Stephen Enyinnaya; Siong, Ho Chin - In: International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable … 7 (2016) 2, pp. 39-55

-a-vis attitude and perceived behavioural control (PBC) on energy conservation behaviour of Ibadan city residents, Nigeria. Through a …

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From Theorizing in the Ivory Tower to Creating Change with the People: Activist Research as a Framework for Collaborative Action

Jones, Denisha - In: International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and … 8 (2017) 2, pp. 29-41

methodologies and the distinct aspects of activist research. Youth participatory action research is examined to identify how …

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Analytical and Methodological Considerations for the Use of Social Categories in Identity Research

Benjamin, Saija; Kuusisto, Arniika - In: International Journal of Bias, Identity and Diversities … 1 (2016) 1, pp. 13-27

This paper examines the limitations of measuring identities as based on pre-selected categories, such as ‘immigrant' or ‘Third Culture Kid', within which the individuals are placed according to particular criteria. Simplified, etic categories fail to mirror the complex identifications of the...

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Narrative Approaches to Conflict Resolution Across Technologically Mediated Landscapes

Lucić, Luka - In: International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and … 6 (2016) 1, pp. 42-59

technologically mediated spaces. Bicultural and transnational development are becoming norms for contemporary youth as new media … results indicate that immigrant youth are able to employ and coordinate varied strategies when approaching conflict resolution …

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Characteristics of Cyberbullying Among Native and Immigrant Secondary Education Students

Comas-Forgas, Rubén; Sureda-Negre, Jaume; … - In: International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and … 7 (2017) 1, pp. 1-17

This article details the results of a descriptive study that analyzes the characteristics and impact of cyberbullying among native and immigrant students enrolled in secondary education. Results indicate that immigrant children experience higher levels than native students of cyberbullying...

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Smartphone Habits Among Youth: Uses and Gratification Theory

Ahad, Annie Dayani; Anshari, Muhammad - In: International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and … 7 (2017) 1, pp. 65-75

study examines the complex forces that influence and challenge the socio-cultural values among youth. It investigates the … extent to which smart phones were used and their implications for youth in a society that is bounded within the Malay Islamic … their friends and families. Thirdly, two important factors for smart phone ownership among youth include safety and …

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Awareness, Knowledge, and Ability of Mobile Security Among Young Mobile Phone Users

Yan, River - In: International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and … 7 (2017) 3, pp. 73-81

The research literature on awareness, knowledge, and ability of mobile security of young mobile phone users was reviewed in this article. The existing literature suggests that young mobile phone users are usually not aware of potential mobile security issues when using a mobile phone. Young...

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Opposing Viewpoints on Youth Social Media Banning in the U.S. for the Combatance of Extremist Recruiting: Constitutionality and Societal Implications

West, Lindsay A.; Martin, Richard V.; Perkins, Courtney; … - In: International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism (IJCWT) 6 (2016) 4, pp. 1-12

that the youth population represents a particularly susceptible cohort, being drawn into the ranks of terrorist … further the field of Homeland Security and to encourage debates on how to decrease terrorism and youth recruitment and whether …

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