The intentionality of mind wandering in adolescence

Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior Practices and Compliance of Workers Exposed to Respirable Dust in a Zambian Copper Mine

“…Hogg and Vaughan [ 33 ] defined attitude in a broader sense as a “mental and neutral state of readiness put up through experience and exerting an active or directive influence upon the individual’s reaction in a situation” In addition, attitude has been defined as a relatively enduring organization of norms, beliefs and behavioral tendencies toward socially significant situations, groups, events or symbols [ 34 ]. The definition of attitude from a psychological perspective is a set of emotions, beliefs and behavior toward a circumstance [ 35 ]. Given the different definitions, this study adopted the psychological perspective of attitude as forces arising from internal emotions and beliefs described by Cherry [ 35 ].…”

“…The definition of attitude from a psychological perspective is a set of emotions, beliefs and behavior toward a circumstance [ 35 ]. Given the different definitions, this study adopted the psychological perspective of attitude as forces arising from internal emotions and beliefs described by Cherry [ 35 ]. This study focuses on how miners’ attitudes affect their respirable dust exposure.…”

“…Cialdini and Goldstein [ 39 ] defined compliance as “a kind of response to a particular communication upon request which may give an explicit or implicit outcome”. Interestingly, for the definition of psychology, Cherry [ 35 ] disclosed that compliance is changing one’s behavior at the request or instruction of another person. Psychologists perceive compliance as a change in behavior because another person asked him or her to do so.…”

“…Miners’ compliance with safety behavior is cardinal to their safety. Therefore, this depends on their knowledge of health risks, attitudes and behavior, as indiated by Cherry [ 35 ].…”