...especially freshmen, are a group particularly prone to stress (D’Zurilla & Sheedy, 2001) due to the transitional nature of college life (Towbes &Cohen, 2003). They must adjust to being away from home for the first time, maintain a high level of academic achievement, and adjust to a new social environment. College students, regardless of year in school, often deal with pressures related to finding a job or potential life partner. These stressors do not cause anxiety or tension by themselves. Instead, stress results from the interaction between stressors and the individual’s perception and reaction to those stressors (Romano, 2002). The amount of stress experienced may be influenced by the individual’s ability to effectively cope with stressful events and situations (D’Zurilla & Sheedy, 2001). If stress is not dealt with effectively, feelings of loneliness and nervousness, as well as sleeplessness and excessive worrying may result (Wright, 2000). It is important that stress intervention programs be designed to address stress of college students. However, in order to design an effective intervention, the stressors specific to college students must be determined (Wright, 2000). The dynamic relationship between the person and environment in stress perception and reaction is especially magnified in college students. The problems and situations encountered by college students may differ from those faced by their non-students peers (Hirsh & Ellis, 2006). The environment in...
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...College can be stressful. You can easily get anxious trying to juggle school, work, friends, and family while trying to figure out the rest of your life. Most of us bounce back. But frequent, intense, and uncontrollable anxiety that interferes with your daily routines may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. Causes? Schoolwork, they all replied. Money. Relationships. The more they thought about what they had to do, the students said, the more paralyzed they became.Anxiety has now surpassed depression as the most common mental health diagnosis among college students, though depression, too, is on the rise. More than half of students visiting campus clinics cite anxiety as a health concern, according to a recent study of more than 100,000 students nationwide by the Center for Collegiate Mental Health at Penn State. Nearly one in six college students has been diagnosed with or treated for anxiety within the last 12 months, according to the annual national survey by the American College Health Association.The causes range widely, experts say, from mounting academic pressure at earlier ages to overprotective parents to compulsive engagement with social media. Anxiety has always played a role in the developmental drama of a student’s life, but now more students experience anxiety so intense and overwhelming that they are seeking professional counseling. As students finish a college year during which these cases continued to spike, the consensus among therapists is that treating anxiety...
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...Jansen-Verbeke Model (1986)………...9 3. Methodology 3.1. Methodology and Methods...........................................................11 3.2. Field work.....................................................................................13 3.3. Research Limitations and Ethical consideration….......................13 4. Results and Discussions.......................................................................14 5. Conclusion...........................................................................................23 Bibliography............................................................................................25 1.Introduction 1.1 Justification and structure of report This report examines the perception of tourists towards Oxford’s tourism supply and analyses Oxford’s tourism supply in great detail using the Jensen-Verbeke’s (1986) model. Thereby, identifying the key features that attracts tourists to Oxford city as well as areas that city needs to develop, promote or rectify for development of tourism in Oxford. This report will address those critical issues from...
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...conditions that are present for local residents. Only countries with safe and stable image draw tourists in abandon, so in other ways increasing levels of tourists imply an endorsements of concerned location’s ambient environment. Political regimes are indirectly bolstered by tourists, therefore tourism not only aids in economic development but for international support of governmental policies (Oui, 2005). In case of a crisis or disaster, economy is disturbed and livelihood of many may be affected. Crisis indicators may be useful in highlighting areas of concern and minimize affects on tourism. The damage to tourist destination may be substantial, as in the case of SARS outbreak or Bali bombings and full recovery may take a significant time and effort. Crisis management requires intervention to manage the situation from deteriorating and to minimize damage caused. (Nicolette de Sausmarez, 2007) Heritage tourism UK As Emma (2006) reports tourists are drawn to Britain because of its rich and varied heritage and by preserving and maintaining tourism industry in UK could be improved further. British governments have been using tourism as a...
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...Although the state of Florida as a whole is located in the southern region of the US it is not entirely warm all year around. With that being said the primary focus of vacation destinations fall in South Florida more specifically on the eastern coast. Significant amounts of people that are able to afford a privilege like this obtain homes in both the North East and in South Florida. These snowbirds spend their winters in their Florida homes and summers up North. The average age of a snowbird is roughly the age of retirement or around sixty-five years old. For the remaining population throughout this world who do not have homes in Miami, for example, need a place to stay upon their arrival. These vacations are most often intended for leisure and an escape from a family or individual’s everyday life. Luckily, vacationers have breathtaking choices of where to unwind and forget about whatever thoughts cause them uneasiness. Collins Avenue is located in South Beach, Miami and is flooded with world-class hotels that tend to each and every one of the guests needs. The placement of Collins allows the gorgeous strip of hotels to be located directly on the beach providing outrageous views. Many guestrooms and suites have spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the twinkling necklace of lights that reveals Miami Beach at night. Rooms and suites are mostly fully equipped with high definition flat screen TVs, advanced...
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...Running head: UAV PUBLIC PERCEPTION 1 Public Perception of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles This proposal is submitted to the faculty of Purdue University, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science in Aviation & Aerospace Management degree Alice Tam November 8, 2011 1105 Anthrop Drive Apt. 4 West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906 (812) 599-2706 tama214@gmail.com UAV PUBLIC PERCEPTION Abstract This study explored public risk perception of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for civilian commercial operations, including cargo and passenger transportation. Civilian operators are considering the use of UAVs to increase safety while reducing labor costs, but negative perceptions may delay the advancement of these aircraft. To document perception of UAV or 2 UAS aircraft for commercial operations, a questionnaire was distributed to adults (ages 18+) who use commercial air travel. The survey classified age group, gender, and UAV familiarity as demographic variables. This study assessed risk perception of UAVs and its correlation to the variables through statistical analysis to identify whether there was an association between the demographic variables and risk perception. Upon analysis, it was determined that the data from the sample showed no strong evidence that demographic variables influenced risk perception. Many respondents’ risks perceptions involved technology reliability and higher perceived safety with a human pilot onboard. Keywords: Unmanned...
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...conditions that are present for local residents. Only countries with safe and stable image draw tourists in abandon, so in other ways increasing levels of tourists imply an endorsements of concerned location’s ambient environment. Political regimes are indirectly bolstered by tourists, therefore tourism not only aids in economic development but for international support of governmental policies (Oui, 2005). In case of a crisis or disaster, economy is disturbed and livelihood of many may be affected. Crisis indicators may be useful in highlighting areas of concern and minimize affects on tourism. The damage to tourist destination may be substantial, as in the case of SARS outbreak or Bali bombings and full recovery may take a significant time and effort. Crisis management requires intervention to manage the situation from deteriorating and to minimize damage caused. (Nicolette de Sausmarez, 2007) Heritage tourism UK As Emma (2006) reports tourists are drawn to Britain because of its rich and varied heritage and by preserving and maintaining tourism industry in UK could be improved further. British governments have been using tourism as...
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...Vol. 7, No. 2. ISSN: 1473-8376 www.heacademy.ac.uk/johlste ACADEMIC PAPER Perceptions of hospitality and tourism students towards study motivations and preferences: a study of Hong Kong students Myong Jae Lee (mjlee@csupomona.edu) The Collins College of Hospitality Management, California State Polytechnic University 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA91768, USA Samuel Seongseop Kim (sskim@sejong.ac.kr) Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Sejong University, Seoul, Korea Ada Lo (hmada@polyu.edu.hk) School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong DOI:10.3794/johlste.72.178 ©Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education Abstract This study identifies reasons why college students in Hong Kong want to study hospitality and tourism management (HTM) and why they want to pursue HTM degrees abroad. It also aims to identify students’ preferred HTM study areas. An empirical study of a cohort of 384 HTM students was conducted to determine their motives for their choice of HTM. The results indicate that there were five motivational factors among HTM students: self-actualisation, job opportunity, field attractiveness, ease of study, and scholastic achievement. Detailed information on the motivational factors along with preferred overseas study destinations and HTM study areas are discussed. Keywords: Hospitality and tourism management (HTM); Study motivations; Study preferences ...
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...conditions that are present for local residents. Only countries with safe and stable image draw tourists in abandon, so in other ways increasing levels of tourists imply an endorsements of concerned location’s ambient environment. Political regimes are indirectly bolstered by tourists, therefore tourism not only aids in economic development but for international support of governmental policies (Oui, 2005). In case of a crisis or disaster, economy is disturbed and livelihood of many may be affected. Crisis indicators may be useful in highlighting areas of concern and minimize affects on tourism. The damage to tourist destination may be substantial, as in the case of SARS outbreak or Bali bombings and full recovery may take a significant time and effort. Crisis management requires intervention to manage the situation from deteriorating and to minimize damage caused. (Nicolette de Sausmarez, 2007) Heritage tourism UK As Emma (2006) reports tourists are drawn to Britain because of its rich and varied heritage and by preserving and maintaining tourism industry in UK could be improved further. British governments have been using tourism as a political and...
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...“Work Ethic: Do New Employees Mean New Work Values?” 2010 Journal of Managerial Issues, 22 (1), 10-34 Raymond K. Van Ness, Ph.D. State University of New York at Albany, Kimberly Melinsky, Ph.D. ABD, The College of Saint Rose, Cheryl Buff, Ph.D. Siena College, and Charles F. Seifert, Ph.D. Siena College ABSTRACT This study compares and contrasts the individual dimensions of work ethic of graduating college and university students to those of workforce professionals. The Multidimensional Work Ethic Profile (MWEP) is used to operationalize seven dimensions of work ethic. The findings indicate that while students and workforce professionals differ within the individual dimensions, quantitatively, they have the same overall work ethic. Variances within the dimensions of work ethic may have important implications for corporate managers. Keywords: Work Ethic, Work Values, Dimensions of Work Ethic “Work Ethic: Do New Employees Mean New Work Values?” INTRODUCTION The concept of work ethic has evolved from the writings of the early 20th century scholar, Max Weber (Weber, 1904-1905), who has been frequently credited with contributing to the success of capitalism in western society with what became known as the Protestant work ethic (PWE) (Hirschfeld and Field, 2000; Hill and Petty, 1995; Kalberg, 1996; Chusmir and Koberg, 1988). Weber highlighted the value of work commitment and raised questions as to why some people place a greater importance on work and appear more conscientious than...
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...for everything it has become. Before Southwest was able to take on its first passengers, they had to fight competitors in the court system for nearly three and a half years. Southwest did not make its maiden voyage until 1971 – from a napkin to the airways with their runway in the Court system. When Texas Aeronautics Commission authorized Southwest to fly, their competitors grounded them within the Court system with continuous litigation for three and a half years. The litigation went as high as the Supreme Court. Finally, on June 18, 1971, Rollin King and Herb Kelleher started an airline service with one simple notion: "If you get your passengers to their destinations when they want to get there, on time, at the lowest possible fares, and make darn sure they have a good time doing it, people will fly your airline." They were right about that. Southwest Airline is now a major airline, in fact, the fourth largest airliner in the United States. 1) What benefits do airline customers seek when they buy air travel tickets? They have always had the lowest price in any market they serve. Because of the cost structure that was developed, Southwest did the opposite of what every other airline was doing. They don’t offer assigned seats or meals. They only fly one type of airplane, the Boeing 737. This gave Southwest a distinct cost advantage. Even when their competitors lowered their prices, they still could not make the same profit as Southwest. Some benefits that the customers...
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...Service Quality in a Chain-operated Steakhouse Allan Yen-Lun Su, Ph.D. E-mail: allansu@cc.nkhc.edu.tw Department of Baking Technlogy and Management, Kaohsiung Hospitality College Abstract This study attempts to measure customers’ perceptions of service quality in a chain-operated steakhouse using a modified version of the DINESERV instrument (Stevens, Knuston, and Patton, 1995). All five dimensions of service quality, being tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, will be used. The questionnaire survey will be conducted on a two-week period during lunch and dinnertime at all 14 steakhouse restaurants. All customers who come to restaurants for lunch and dinner during the two-week research period will be asked to complete the questionnaires. The Cronboch Coefficient Alpha will be used to test the construct reliability. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) will be used to determine the differences of customers’ perceived service quality for five dimensions between two meals and different groups of loyalty. In addition, correlation analysis will be used to determine the relationship between customers’ perceived service quality and customers’ characteristics such as gender, marital status, age, and reasons for dining. The results of this study will asssist restaurant management to assess the service quality provided to its patrons. Results of this study will also help restaurant management establish a total quality management (TQM) program to improve...
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...As quoted in “Veblen’s The Theory of the Leisure Class Conspicuous Consumption”. “In what has been said of the evolution of the vicarious leisure class and its differentiation from the general body of the working classes, reference has been made to a further division of labor that between the different servant classes. One portion of the servant class, chiefly those persons whose occupation is vicarious leisure, come to undertake a new, subsidiary range of duties—the vicarious consumption of goods. The most obvious form in which this consumption occurs is seen in the wearing of liveries and the occupation of spacious servants' quarters. Another, scarcely less obtrusive or less effective form of vicarious consumption, and a much more widely prevalent one, is the consumption of food, clothing, dwelling, and furniture by the lady and the rest of the domestic establishment”. In many ways modern society demands for humans to look good nice clothes, neat footwear, and a well-groomed body are all necessary for success and respect in life. You are treated in a different way depending on the way you look. Sometimes it is a crucial point of your successful career, personal relations and general positive perception. An important part in the appearance of a person plays his /her clothes. That is why nowadays, just like in the past, clothing is such a highly appreciated human value .But people often overestimate the values of things. The upper society is influenced by the concept of conspicuous...
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...Monique Lee Student ID: 110199493 Leisure Concepts – Personal Critique Leisure Concepts – Personal Critique Reflective Study (Personal Critique) Week 11 – The Dark Side of Leisure Gambling: When defining the term leisure, it is able to be distinguished by the three components of; intrinsically motivating, enjoyment, and freedom of choice. Therefore, any activity that is able to demonstrate these three components must be seen as a leisure activity. However, in society some of the reflection of these activities that people are merely participating in are seen as been on the verge, in terms of being outside acceptable norms of behaviour and having a negative impact on the wellbeing of the individual if overused. These leisure activities are commonly derived as being seen as the ‘dark side of leisure’ or ‘leisure deviant’. Leisure can be a time for self-expression, even if it is outside the self-normality of society, however who can define it as being either a good or bad activity to participate in. If it’s giving the individual an overall sense of pleasure and positive experiences from participating, shouldn’t it be considered as an acceptable leisure activity to take part in? Based on the three components of leisure, I will evaluate whether gambling provides any overall benefits to the individual overall in relation to their wellbeing, specifically focusing on the question, ‘Does gambling have any beneficial leisure qualities?’ Wolfgang (1988, p.72)...
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...Service Quality in a Chain-operated Steakhouse Allan Yen-Lun Su, Ph.D. E-mail: allansu@cc.nkhc.edu.tw Department of Baking Technlogy and Management, Kaohsiung Hospitality College Abstract This study attempts to measure customers’ perceptions of service quality in a chain-operated steakhouse using a modified version of the DINESERV instrument (Stevens, Knuston, and Patton, 1995). All five dimensions of service quality, being tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, will be used. The questionnaire survey will be conducted on a two-week period during lunch and dinnertime at all 14 steakhouse restaurants. All customers who come to restaurants for lunch and dinner during the two-week research period will be asked to complete the questionnaires. The Cronboch Coefficient Alpha will be used to test the construct reliability. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) will be used to determine the differences of customers’ perceived service quality for five dimensions between two meals and different groups of loyalty. In addition, correlation analysis will be used to determine the relationship between customers’ perceived service quality and customers’ characteristics such as gender, marital status, age, and reasons for dining. The results of this study will asssist restaurant management to assess the service quality provided to its patrons. Results of this study will also help restaurant management establish a total quality management (TQM) program to improve overall...
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