INSTITUT FÜR PSYCHOLOGIE

Neue Publikation aus dem Bereich Skalenentwicklung und pädagogische Psychologie!

Otto, S., Körner, F., Marschke, B. A., Merten, M. J., Brandt, S., Sotiriou, S., et al. (2020). Deeper learning as integrated knowledge and fascination for science. International Journal of Science Education, 1-28.

Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2020.1730476

Abstract: For scholars and policy-makers alike, deeper learning has been a promising paradigm for fostering students’ interest in and mastery of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Deeper learning is assumed to result in a more thorough understanding of a subject that endures the test of time. To reach this level, a fascination with the subject matter is thought to be a critical motivational element. The focus of our study was to measure the two core consequences of deeper learning: the extent of knowledge integration and the level of fascination with the subject matter (in this case, science and technology). Using a sample of sixth graders from Greece, Finland, France, and Portugal (N = 1,261), we explored the measurement properties of the two newly developed instruments. Both of our deeper learning assessment tools showed satisfactory measurement properties (i.e. fit indices and reliabilities). More importantly, both tools were able to cover a broad range of integrated knowledge and fascination, and thus, they can be used to differentiate between sixth-grade European students with low to high levels of fascination and knowledge. These properties of our assessment tools and their out-of-the-box availability will help foster more empirical research and the development of the deeper learning paradigm.

Im Rahmen des Forschungskolloquiums unserer Abteilung wird Prof. Dr. Gerhard Reese am Donnerstag den 16.01.2020 einen Vortrag zum Thema  "Global denken, nachhaltig handeln: Globale Identität als Prädiktor für nachhaltiges Verhalten" halten.

Das Kolloquium findet in Gebäude 22A, Raum 208 von 9:15h bis 10:45h statt. Interessierte Studierende sind herzlich eingeladen.

(Ersatztermin für den ausgefallenen Vortrag am 19.12.2019)

Im Jahr 2019 sind einige neue Publikationen unserer Abteilung erschienen:

Vorstellung einer neuen Konformitäts-Skala

Brügger, A., Messner, C., Dorn, M., & Kaiser, F. G. (2019). Conformity within the Campbell Paradigm: Proposing a new measurement instrument. Social Psycho­lo­gy, 50, 133-144.

Abstract:

Conformity – people’s propensity to comply with the norms and expectations of others – is an important driver of behavior. In this research, we develop a measure of people’s level of conformity which is grounded in an innovative paradigm from attitude research. By relying on relatively easy-to-answer questions about past activities, the new scale addresses some of the conceptual and methodical shortcomings of existing conformity measures. Using a sample of 1,398 people, we calibrated individuals’ claims about how they have conformed with norms, conventions, and the expectations of others in the past. Even though some conformity items seem somewhat gender sensitive, all 33 of them nevertheless form a fairly reliable Rasch scale (rel = .67). Convergent and discriminant validity were corroborated with substantial overlaps with traditional conformity, social desirability, and conscientiousness measures, and with a moderate negative correspondence with people’s desire for uniqueness. Incremental and explanatory validity was provided in a quasi-experiment (n = 152) on evaluations of commercials.

Keywords: social behavior, nonconformity (personality), Rasch model, attitude measurement, Campbell paradigm

Neuinterpretation des Tripartite-Modells im Campbell-Paradigma

Kaiser, F. G. & Wilson, M. (2019). The Campbell Paradigm as a behavior-predictive reinterpretation of the classical tripartite model of attitudes. European Psychologist, 24, 359-374.

Abstract:

 In this article, we introduce the “Campbell Paradigm” as a novel variant of Rosenberg and Hovland’s (1960) tripartite model of attitudes. The Campbell Paradigm is based on a highly restricted measurement model that speaks of a compensatory relation between a person’s latent attitude and the costs that come with any specific behavior. It overcomes the overarching weakness of the original tripartite model (i.e., its relative irrelevance for actual behavior) and offers a parsimonious explanation for behavior. Even though this seems attractive, we also discuss why the paradigm has not gained momentum in the 50 years since it was originally proposed by Donald T. Campbell. To demonstrate the paradigm’s suitability even when implemented with an unrefined instrument in a domain where it has not been used previously, we apply the paradigm to a classic data example from attitude research from the 1984 US presidential election to account for the electorate’s voting intentions and actual voting behaviors.

Keywords: attitudes, attitude-behavior consistency, attitude measurement, tripartite model, Campbell Paradigm

Entwicklung von Umwelteinstellung und –verhalten bei Kindern

Otto, S., Evans, G. W., Moon, M. J., & Kaiser F. G. (2019). The development of children’s en­vironmental at­ti­tu­de and behavior. Global Environmental Change 58, 101947.

Abstract:

Environmental attitude and behavior are at the roots of a sustainable future, yet little is known about their developmental origins in early childhood. This longitudinal study is the first to examine how children’s environmental attitude and behavior develop throughout childhood (ages 7 to 18, N = 118). Environmental attitude and behavior form around the age of 7, increase until the age of 10, level off until the age of 14, and then decline again. Environmental behavior develops from childhood to early adolescence and starts consolidating from age 10 onwards, whereas environmental attitude remains in flux at least through early adulthood.

Keywords: environmental behavior, conservation (ecological behavior), environmental attitudes, child development trends

Mit der öffentlichen Veranstaltung „Wissen versus Handeln im Klimaschutz“ greift das Kuratorium Klimaschutzregion Hannover die aktuelle gesellschaftliche Diskussion zum Klimaschutz auf. Einen Impulsvortrag hält Prof. Dr. Florian Kaiser von der OVGU.

Außerdem gibt es eine Podiums- und Publikumsdiskussion, an der u.a. Jugendliche der „Fridays for Future-Bewegung“ und der hannoversche Rapper SPAX teilnehmen. Die Moderation übernimmt HAZ-Redakteur Jan Egge Sedelies.

Termin ist der 6. November 2019 von 17:00 bis 19:30 Uhr im Haus der Region.

Anmeldung: Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei. Anmeldungen per Email an: klimaschutzleitstelle@region-hannover.de

Hier finden Sie das Programm zum Herunterladen.

In einem Interview mit bizz energy fasst Prof. Florian Kaiser zusammen, warum Menschen ökologisch korrektes Verhalten häufig schwer fällt und wie man es ihnen erleichtern könnte. (zum Interview)