Diurnal Locus as a Predictor of Daytime Optimum and Decline in Medical Staff Performance

  • Сергей Александрович Щебетенко Perm State University, 15, Bukireva street, Perm, 614990, Russia
  • Полина Игоревна Семенова Perm State University, 15, Bukireva street, Perm, 614990, Russian Federation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17323/1813-8918-2011-3-130-138
Keywords: circadian rhythms, diurnal locus, morning-evening preference, professional performance, psychometrics

Abstract

The paper shows the possibility of predicting performance decline and rise in medical staff during their work shift hours. Theoretical basis of the study is briefly presented. The research was done on 189 medical staff members in Perm. A self-report Diurnal Locus Scale was developed, exhibiting acceptable internal consistency, as well as discriminant and predictive validity. Diurnal locus mediated the effect of internality at work upon diurnal decline in medical staff performance. Limitations of the present study and research perspectives are discussed.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.
Published
2011-10-12
How to Cite
ЩебетенкоС. А., & СеменоваП. И. (2011). Diurnal Locus as a Predictor of Daytime Optimum and Decline in Medical Staff Performance. Psychology. Journal of the Higher School of Economics, 8(3), 130-138. https://doi.org/10.17323/1813-8918-2011-3-130-138
Issue
Vol 8 No 3 (2011)
Section
Work in Progress