Search Result

Srl

Item

ID: 154383

Legislative Turnover and executive control in Russia’s regions (2003–2014) / Golosov, Grigorii V

Golosov, Grigorii V	Journal Article
	0 Rating(s) & 0 Review(s)

Summary/Abstract

Using data from three cycles of regional elections (2003–2006; 2007–2010; 2011–2014), this article examines membership turnover in the legislative assemblies of Russia’s federal units. The analysis demonstrates that the mode of executive–legislative relations is highly consequential for legislative turnover. The change of chief regional political executive usually led to increased rates of change in legislative personnel. This influence is conditioned by the effective political capacity of the incumbent governor. Other factors of persistent importance for legislative turnover in Russia’s regions include change in the party composition of the assembly and generational change.

Key Words

Executive Control ; Legislative Turnover ; Russia’s Regions ; 2003–2014

Links

'Full Text'

In Basket

Export

ID: 115716

School principal stressors and a stress alleviation strategy ba / Merwe, Hettie van der; Parsotam, Anila

Merwe, Hettie van der	Journal Article
	0 Rating(s) & 0 Review(s)

Publication

2012.

Summary/Abstract

School principals experience high levels of stress that hamper their self-efficacy and inhibit their executive control capacities. The main stressors that school principals encounter, their reactions to stress and the influence of controlled breathing on their stress relief were investigated by means of a mixed-methods research approach. With a structured questionnaire, participants' levels of stress were compared before and after attendance of a workshop based on controlled breathing. Participants' main stressors, their reaction to stress and the influence of controlled breathing on their stress relief were investigated through individual interviewing. It was found that school principals' main stressors related to extensive workloads carried out in an environment of resource constraints. The regular practising of controlled breathing resulted in a decrease of the levels of stress experienced with main improvements related to revitalized energy levels, restored clarity of thinking and improved interpersonal relationships. The findings contribute to research on school principals' main stressors and constructive ways of stress relief within the school environment.

Key Words

Controlled Breathing ; Executive Control ; School Principal Stressors ; Self - Efficacy ; Stress Reaction

In Basket

Export