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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"Cognitive Dissonance Theory"”.
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A Biblical-Theological Model of Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Relevance for Christian Educators
… was to develop a biblical-theological model of Cognitive Dissonance Theory applicable to pedagogy. Evidence of cognitive dissonance found in Scripture was used to infer a purpose for the innate drive toward consonance. This inferred purpose was incorporated into a model that improves the …
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Layoff Characteristics and Layoff Agents' Cognitions: An Experimental Study
… of layoff implementation potentially generates dissonance for the layoff agents as a result of the requirement to perform actions that are inconsistent with their cognitions and beliefs concerning workplace norms and behaviors (Margolis & Molinsky, 2008; Parker & McKinley, 2008; Sronce & …
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The Effects Of Exposure To Feminist Ideology On Women's Body Image
… utilizing psychoeducation and Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory, for example, have been found to reduce body image dissatisfaction and related symptomatology. The information provided and potential impact are limited, however, because the interventions do not offer women an adaptive …
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Testing reciprocal relationships between marital attitudes, time spent together, and marital satisfaction among newlyweds: a cross-lagged path model
… in a sample of newlyweds (N = 1220). Using cognitive dissonance theory and the investment model, this study tests two sets of theoretically derived unidirectional pathways to provide empirical evidence for longitudinal associations between these three constructs. Two separate models were …
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Authenticity in the Workplace: What does it really mean?
… engagement and retention. Using the lens of the cognitive dissonance theory as a construct to view authenticity as a “product” from a marketing perspective, one has a framework to postulate that if expectations are not clear and the perceived performance (delivery on the promise of specific …
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The Moderating Role of Religion in the Relationship Between Attitudes Toward Pornography and Mental Health Outcomes
Using the framework of Cognitive Dissonance Theory (CDT; Festinger, 1957), the current study examined whether religiosity buffered or enhanced the effects of attitudes toward pornography and the psychological outcomes of depression, anxiety, and life satisfaction among a sample of adult men. …
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The honest thief: a qualitative study exploring the ethics of clandestine intelligence collection in a statutory environment
… seemed to correspond with the Rational Choice Theory of Cornish and Clarke (1986), the Neutralization Theory of Sykes and Matza (1957) and the Cognitive Dissonance theory of Festinger (1957). Themes were categorised under two primary headings: the institutional framework and a conceptual and …
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How Do Discussion Heterogeneity and Incivility Affect Opinion Expression and Polarization
… homogeneity. It integrates group polarization theory in social psychology with empirical studies in communication by drawing analogy between oppositional discussion setting with outgroup interaction, and between homogeneous discussion setting with ingroup interaction. It also predicts that …
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Motivational Interviewing with Middle School Students
… specified mechanisms of action for MI such as cognitive dissonance theory, self-efficacy, empathy, and reactance theory. Participants were 103 sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students who were randomly assigned to either an MI (n=50) or wait list control condition (n= 53). Students in the MI …
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Cognitive Dissonance as a Function of Internal-External Locus of Control
<p>According to cognitive dissonance theory engaging in behavior inconsistent with one's beliefs arouses dissonance. When individuals choose to engage in a boring and repetitious task they tend to positively reevaluate the task. Recent research (Pallak, et al. 1967) using an incidental verbal …
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Understanding Group Use of Communication Technologies in an Unanticipated Incident Environment
… systems (IS) scholars, this study, as cognitive IS research, is dedicated to better understanding the complexities of group use of communication technologies in an emergency environment. Emergency response is framed as a group problem solving process under stress. The sudden change in …
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Development of an intuition semantic instrument
… Theoretical support was identified using Gestalt Theory, Cognitive Dissonance Theory, and Ornstein's (1977) Modes of Consciousness Theory. Stinchcombe's format was used to structure the merger of the three theories. The components of intuition (wholeness, approximation, spontaneity, and …
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Just like me but not exactly: AI, anthropomorphism & the human-technology gap
… methodological approach – taking influence from cognitive dissonance theory – that requires the designer/researcher to locate themselves in the complexity of this socio-technical world and to reflect on how their interventions impact that which they are observing. In addition to providing a …
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A prelude to matching: Locus of control and belief in divine intervention among members of Alcoholics Anonymous and Rational Recovery.
… using the framework of Leon Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory (1957). It was suggested that AA's drop-out phenomena may be a reflection of cognitive dissonance processes. Individuals with a low belief in divine intervention and an internal locus of control may be expected to drop …
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Countering Anti-Vaccination Rumors on Twitter
… the current findings are discussed in light of cognitive dissonance theory, the dual-process model of information processing, and online rumor literature. The practical implications of the findings are further discussed with regard to designing strategies and interventions that mitigate the …
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Zeitgenössische Vorurteile : Erfassung, Erklärung und Reduktion
… a reduction of prejudice towards Turks based on cognitive dissonance theory (Festinger, 1957). If participants chose to perform a "pro-Turkish" behaviour voluntarily, dissonance should be aroused. By adding additional consonant cognitions dissonance should be reduced. This is supposed to lead to …