I have been thinking a lot about resiliency lately. What are the conditions that allow some people persist while others give up? This characteristic is essential for success in any challenging endeavour. It is related to a theme in my research. I have been obsessed with an individual difference called self-efficacy, or task specific confidence. […]
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I am in the market for a new car. Some people might think this would be an exciting prospect. For me, it has been painful. Cars are a necessary evil. I need one because I work 40 km from home and I have two young children who walk at the speed of molasses. And here […]
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Today’s focus groups were very interesting. Some clear themes are emerging from the discussions. I have to admit, some of the findings are somewhat discouraging for me to hear. In particular, there seems to be a strong sense of the ‘practical’ when these young women consider their career options. I recall being in my early […]
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I am always shocked at the pace of the beginning of the academic year. My absence is largely explained by an overwhelming and unexpected teaching load. I am starting to feel as though I have things back on track. I have returned to some of my research and will return to my Blog. Hopefully that […]
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