Environment and Social Psychology

This longitudinal study investigates the dynamic relationship between environmental insecurity and adolescent identity development over a three-year period. A diverse sample of 500 adolescents (ages 13-17；250 boys and 250 girls) completed assessments at six-month intervals, measuring environmental insecurity, identity development, resilience, and social support. Latent growth curve modeling revealed distinct trajectories in both environmental insecurity and identity development. Cross-lagged panel analysis demonstrated a significant bidirectional relationship between these constructs, with environmental insecurity negatively predicting subsequent identity development (β = -0.21, p < .001) and vice versa (β = -0.15, p < .001). Structural equation modeling identified resilience and social support as partial mediators of this relationship. Socioeconomic status moderated the impact of environmental insecurity on identity development (β = 0.12, p < .01), with higher Socio-Economic Status (SES) buffering against negative effects. Gender differences were observed, with females showing greater sensitivity to environmental insecurity. These findings underscore the complex interplay between environmental factors and adolescent identity formation, highlighting the importance of considering both risk and protective factors in understanding this developmental process. The results have implications for theories of adolescent development and suggest the need for targeted interventions to support positive identity formation in challenging environmental contexts.

Background: In recent years, Pilates has become widely popular due to its distinctive training methods, drawing substantial public interest. Studies have shown that Pilates positively influences the alleviation of depressive symptoms and the enhancement of sleep quality among adults. Yet, there has been no systematic review of these findings. Thus, this research aims to assess the effects of Pilates on adult depression and sleep quality through a comprehensive review and meta-analysis, aiming to underpin exercise prescription with solid evidence. Methods: We conducted a thorough search across five databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane Library) for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that examine the impacts of Pilates on adult depression and sleep quality, including studies up to September 2024. The primary endpoints were changes in depression symptoms and sleep quality. We used Review Manager 5.4 and Stata 18 for statistical analysis, calculating effect sizes with standardized mean differences (SMD) and standard deviations (SD), with confidence intervals set at 95%. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk assessment tool. Results: This review included 19 studies with a total of 876 participants. All studies were deemed low risk. The meta-analysis demonstrated that Pilates training significantly reduces depression symptoms (SMD = -0.77; 95% CI: [-1.00, -0.53]; P<0.01) and improves sleep quality (SMD = -0.46; 95% CI: [-0.78, -0.14]; P<0.01).

Student engagement and interest are critical components of the learning process, as they directly influence students’ academic success and motivation. When students are engaged, they are more likely to actively participate in lessons, invest time and effort into their studies, and demonstrate perseverance in the face of challenges. Interest sparks curiosity and a desire to explore subjects further, helping students to connect emotionally and intellectually with the material. This paper explored the instructional management strategies that college mathematics teachers employ to encourage students to learn mathematics in classrooms. College teachers (n=16) were purposively sampled to be interviewed in this study. Narratives were collected and analyzed to extract recurring themes within their experiences. Findings indicated that students often demonstrated low interest in mathematics due to non-academic and emotional challenges, such as financial stress and mental health issues, which hindered their ability to focus and engage in the subject. Students exhibited low interest in mathematics, demonstrated through non-verbal cues such as slouching, avoiding eye contact, and disengaging from class discussions or group work. Teachers observed that having a supportive classroom environment, promoting open communication, and using interactive learning strategies, such as real-world applications and case studies, helped improve student participation and engagement. Recognizing the impact of social and emotional factors on learning, such as anxiety and depression, reflected the importance of establishing trust and strong teacher-student relationships to provide both academic and emotional support, which develops students’ motivation and self-confidence in mathematics. Nevertheless, addressing these challenges and incorporating active learning strategies could improve student engagement and learning outcomes in college mathematics.

The purpose of this research was to empirically determine the prominent risks faced by the production and manufacturing small-medium enterprises (SMEs) and how those risks impact firm performance in the SMEs in Bhutan. To achieve the objectives of the study, 15 SME owners/managers were interviewed using semi-structured interview method. With the help of R-based Qualitative Data Analysis (RQDA) package of R, the thematic analysis found five prominent risks being encountered by the SMEs. Corroborating with the extant literatures, this study found that almost all SMEs interviewed were doing well even during the unprecedented era of the COVID-19 pandemic and their owners possessed the personal entrepreneurial competencies, even though they lacked the enterprise risk management knowledge.

This article studies research on sexual orientation and identity crisis among students during their formation journey, and to determine the support and guidance the participants needed in navigating their identity development. Identity formation is a crucial aspect of a learner's development, and it can be particularly challenging for individuals exploring their sexual orientation. Gathering 10 instructors working directly with 10 junior high school students from different public schools in Calbayog City, the purpose of this case study is to improve the resources available to students who are experiencing a sexual orientation identity crisis. Through an examination of a student's experiences grappling with their sexual orientation, this research offers valuable insights into the obstacles encountered by students. This article also suggests methods to enhance existing support networks of the participants with the help of their instructors. The results emphasize how crucial it is to establish welcoming and inclusive learning settings, offer specialized counseling services, and encourage awareness and comprehension among instructors. This case study highlights how important it is for teachers to take the initiative to meet the special needs of students who are struggling with their sexual orientation in order to improve their general well-being and academic performance. Recommendations for future research and interventions are discussed.

In the field of higher education, the phenomenon of academic burnout, such as truancy, absenteeism, and apathy among college students, has become more and more obvious and has attracted the attention of educators and researchers. The causes of burnout are complex, covering individual psychology, social environment and education system. This study focuses on the influence of college students' psychological capital on academic burnout and its internal mechanism, in order to provide new perspectives to alleviate this phenomenon. To this end, a questionnaire survey was conducted on 538 students of a vocational undergraduate university in Hainan Province, and the mediating effect was examined using hierarchical regression analysis, which showed that: (1) college students' psychological capital has a significant negative effect on academic burnout; (2) college students' psychological capital has a significant positive effect on positive emotions; (3) positive emotions play a partial mediating role in the negative effect of college students' psychological capital on academic burnout. effect.

The current study aims at exploring the themes – patient safety and service quality from 2005 to 2021. It intends to identify the most prominent sources, authors, affiliations, countries, documents, words and trend topics. Total 566 records have been extracted from Scopus after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, and analysed by using biblioshiny software of R-package. Results of bibliometric analysis reveal the increasing trend of publications in ‘patient safety and service quality’ research. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Franklin B.D, Imperial College London and United Kingdom are found to be the most productive and prominent among different sources, authors, affiliations and countries. Health worker, drug safety, nursing care, public hospital, qualitative analysis and controlled study are found to be the current trending topics. This study presents the deep analytics regarding patient safety and service quality and it also suggests valuable future research avenues and insights for researchers and practitioners.

This study investigated the relationship between psychological resilience and competition performance among elite taekwondo athletes under new rules. A sample of 120 athletes (65 males, 55 females) participated in a comprehensive assessment using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10), Taekwondo Performance Evaluation Scale (TPES), and salivary cortisol measurements. Performance was evaluated through both objective indicators (win-loss ratios, point differentials) and subjective coach ratings. Resilience scores showed significant positive correlations with win-loss ratios (r = 0.48, p < .001) and point differentials (r = 0.62, p < .001). Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that resilience significantly predicted performance outcomes (β = 0.41, p < .001 for win-loss ratios; β = 0.53, p < .001 for point differentials) after controlling for demographic variables. A significant interaction between resilience and experience (β = 0.18, p < .05) suggested that the impact of resilience on performance increases with competitive experience. Comparative analysis demonstrated a stronger positive effect of resilience on performance under new rules compared to old rules (interaction effect: β = 0.24, p < .01). Additionally, pre- and post-competition salivary cortisol measurements showed higher reactivity under new rules (t(119) = 3.87, p < .001, d = 0.35), indicating increased psychological demands. These findings highlight the crucial role of psychological resilience in taekwondo performance, especially in adapting to rule changes. The study underscores the importance of incorporating resilience training into athletes' preparation programs and suggests directions for future research in combat sports psychology.

Addressing the critical gap between hospitality education and industry demands, this study develops key capacity indicators for hotel management in Chinese vocational colleges from a social psychology perspective. A structured research method was adopted, and the evaluation indicators were determined using a literature review. The Modified Delphi Method (MDM) and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) were used to refine the indicators and analyze their importance, respectively, to establish a hierarchical evaluation system. In both methods, we selected 15 experts to participate. Grounded in the Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) model and Competency-Based Education (CBE) theory, the study integrates social psychological constructs such as motivation, cultural adaptability, and interpersonal skills into the capacity indicators. Engaging hotel management and vocational education experts through MDM, the study results in a hierarchical system with 4 primary indicators, 10 secondary indicators, and 21 tertiary indicators. AHP assesses the relative importance of each indicator, highlighting the significance of social and environmental factors in shaping educational outcomes. This framework offers a robust foundation for teaching evaluation and improvement in vocational colleges, providing insights for developing skilled professionals who meet industry demands and enhancing the quality of vocational hotel management education in China through social psychological lenses.

This study continues the dialogue around sustainable consumption psychology and its effects on New Energy Vehicle repurchase intentions, depending on moderating gender differences. To achieve this, we employed sustainable consumption theories, social identity theory, and gender schema theory to formulate our conceptual framework, which we corroborated with the data of 527 NEV owners across Chinese cities in varying tiers. The outcomes indicate a substantial direct effect of sustainable consumption psychology on repurchase intention (β = 0.467, p < 0.001) with value perception acting as a mediator. The literature on sustainable consumption psychology identifies two variables, environmental awareness and social responsibility, which have differing outcomes according to the gender of the consumer. For instance, female consumers are motivated more by environmental awareness as compared to male consumers who relate more social responsibility to the buying intention (β = 0.328). Conversely, male consumers are motivated stronger to buy on social responsibility in comparison to female consumers (β = 0.376). Multi-group analysis also depicts significant differences between these relationships in demographic slices, with the greatest impact being the high-income, middle-aged, first-tier city dwellers. This insight not only enhances theoretical perspectives on sustainable buying behavior but also assists manufacturers, marketers, and policymakers in effective promotion of sustainable transport means.

The research adds value to existing literature in sustainable consumption while also providing value on the ground with regard to NEV market creation, particularly on sustainability consumption with respect to gender and other demographic variables.

Internationalisation plays a substantial role in the development of higher education. In order to anticipate all the globalisation challenges, higher education becomes a main source in producing university graduates who not only possess academic and professional capacities but also must be equipped with multilingual competence and intercultural understanding. This paper aims to explore the approaches for Internationalisation for higher education in Eastern Indonesia to improve the education quality. The study describes the level and approaches of internationalisation that can be adapted to prepare the university to fulfil some indicators of world-class University which lead to education quality improvement. This qualitative study used data from interviews, literature and relevant documents to insert the internationalisation elements in university strategic planning, to design Strategic Internationalisation Plan in higher education and to create a model of internationalisation approaches. Internationalisation needs to be implemented in the strategic focus plan of the university. The internationalisation awareness and commitments in higher education should be supported not only from government but also from upper management level and must be conducted in holistic way from all the components in higher education institution. The study provides a model of internationalisation approaches that could be adapted in higher education in Eastern Indonesia.

This study focuses on finding correlation between English listening motivation and the aspect of a specific environment of left-behind students at Chinese vocational schools. This study employs both qualitative and quantitative methods and uses quantitative surveys(N=428) together with qualitative interviews(N=48) in order to find out the factors motivating the learners to acquire listening skills pertaining English language. The findings show that environmentally school support M=3.42, SD=0.86 has more negative impact on family support M=2.87, SD=1.03 comparison of students’ learning motivation. Teacher support is positively associated with both intrinsic (r=0.62, p<.01) as well as extrinsic motivational factors (r=0.56, p<.01). From the longitudinal analysis it is observed that there is a gradual increase in extrinsic motivation over the academic year whereas a moderate increase of intrinsic motivation factors is observed. The works sheds light on the centrality of emotion and peer support in the context of the observed relationship between teacher support and motivation levels in general. Such findings shed light on the interplay of motivational contexts in language learning among left-behind children and have concrete recommendations for vocational schools’ corrective measures.

The decline in the use of the Filipino language can be attributed to various sociocultural, economic, and educational factors. There is an increase in preference for English, widely regarded as the global lingua franca and a key to career advancement and socioeconomic mobility. This is particularly pronounced among younger generations, who often perceive English as a marker of modernity, competence, and access to global opportunities. This paper examined how Filipino students adapted to the shifting focus on language use by developing and employing personal strategies for language preservation. Sixteen Filipino students were purposively selected as participants using an online open-ended questionnaire. Narratives were collected through one-on-one interview sessions, and recurring themes were identified and analyzed. The study found that learners who value preserving Filipino see it as essential to culture and identity, emphasizing its role in cultural perspective, expression, and unity. Students emphasized its role as a repository of the nation’s cultural heritage, safeguarding historical narratives, traditions, and identity. The language was also viewed as a vehicle for intellectual and creative expression, transcending utilitarian use to encourage national solidarity and bridge regional divides. Online advocacy involved creating Filipino-language content on social media, promoting its relevance in digital spaces, and fostering cultural pride. Traditional methods included consistent use within familial and academic contexts, sparking discussions about Filipino identity and encouraging intergenerational transmission. Students valued the Filipino language in cultural preservation, intellectual development, and social cohesion, emphasizing the importance of deliberate preservation strategies to ensure its continued vitality.