Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Dr. Paola Magnano
Kore University of Enna
Italy
Prof. Dr. Gabriela Topa
Social and organizational Psychology, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia
Spain
Environment and Social Psychology
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2424-8975 (Online) 2424-7979 (Print) Journal Abbreviation: Environ. Soc. Psychol. |
Environment and Social Psychology (ESP) is an international open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing highly professional research in all fields related to the relationship between environment and social psychology. All manuscripts are subjected to a rigorous double-blind peer review process, to ensure quality and originality. We are interested in the original research discoveries. This journal also features a wide range of research in ancillary areas relevant to social psychology. ESP publishes original research articles, review articles, editorials, case reports, letters, brief commentaries, perspectives, methods, etc. ESP aims to explore the connections between the environment and human condition, and enhance the environment protection consciousness and behaviors that are crucial to achieve the goals of sustainable development and human development. The research topics of ESP include but are not limited to:
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Notice: The ownership of Environment and Social Psychology (ESP) has been transferred from Asia Pacific Academy of Science Pte. Ltd. to Arts and Science Press Pte. Ltd. The new publisher will publish this journal starting from Volume 9, Issue 7 of 2024. Contributors should make submissions to the new journal system (https:/esp.as-pub.com/index.php/esp) from March 25, 2024. Authors of previous submissions can track the publication progress through the original journal system. | |
ISSN: Vol. 11 No. 3 (2026): Publishing
Table of Contents
Open AccessResearch Articles
by Xiaojun Jiang,, Muhammad Syawal Bin Amran, Faridah Binti Mydin Kutty
2026,11(3);
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Background: The growing emphasis on teaching quality in higher education has intensified interest in understanding its role in shaping students’ learning experiences, particularly within Chinese private universities. Alongside teaching quality, student satisfaction and critical reflection are increasingly recognized as essential indicators of effective teaching and meaningful learning. However, the relationships among these constructs remain insufficiently examined in the context of China’s private higher education sector.
Purpose and methods: This study aims to explore the relationships among teaching quality, critical reflection, and student satisfaction, identify key influencing factors, and develop a conceptual framework grounded in existing literature. This research adopted a four-step method aiming to define the research scope, synthesize relevant literature, identify core constructs, and propose a conceptual framework.
Results: The synthesis of the included studies indicates that teaching quality—including teaching content, teaching methods, teaching conditions, and teaching management—functions as a foundational determinant of student satisfaction. The findings further suggest that critical reflection operates as a central mediating mechanism through which instructional quality translates into meaningful evaluative outcomes. Additionally, gender and disciplinary major appear to condition the strength of these relationships.
Conclusion: By integrating the Teaching Quality Model with Transformative Learning Theory, the proposed framework advances understanding of student satisfaction beyond linear instructional effects and emphasizes cognitive transformation as a key explanatory process. The model provides a theoretically grounded basis for future empirical validation and offers practical guidance for private universities seeking to enhance student satisfaction through reflective, student-centered pedagogical strategies rather than solely procedural improvements.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Juhua Yang, Mengtien Chiang
2026,11(3);
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This study employs a qualitative research design to investigate how digital teaching resource inputs are integrated into teaching quality within the context of rural primary schools, grounded in the social system model. Participants were selected through purposive sampling, including six educational administrators and nine teachers from three rural primary schools in Yunnan, China. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings of the study are threefold. First, although investments in digital teaching resources have increased under top-down policy initiatives, a persistent systemic disconnect between resource adaptability, technical support, and pedagogical practice constrains the effective transformation of these resources into educational utility. Second, the school cultural system is crucial in translating digital resources into teaching quality through shared values, teachers’ sense of belonging, ethnic minority cultural integration, and home–school collaboration. Third, digital teaching resources boost student engagement and classroom interactivity but have limited effects on learning outcomes due to gaps in family support, weak localization, and uneven teacher competence. The enhancement of teaching quality in rural primary schools needs to be advanced synergistically across three dimensions: resource construction, teacher professional development, and cultural ecology, thereby building a holistic educational ecosystem that supports sustainable digital transformation.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Lifan Xue, Yu Feng, Yafei Liang
2026,11(3);
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The increasing change and competitive pressure in higher education have raised concerns about student anxiety, especially across different educational pathways. This study examines anxiety among associate degree and bachelor’s degree students and explores how educational level and cognitive characteristics are related to anxiety. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional, and non-experimental design, data were collected from 100 third-year students at a Chinese university through standardized questionnaires measuring generalized anxiety and intolerance of uncertainty. Descriptive analysis, group comparison, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression were conducted to examine patterns of association among the variables. The findings indicate that anxiety levels vary across educational backgrounds and that intolerance of uncertainty is meaningfully associated with students’ anxiety when educational level is considered. Although causal inferences cannot be drawn, the results highlight the relevance of both structural educational factors and individual cognitive tendencies in understanding student anxiety. This study provides empirical support for future research employing prospective or intervention based designs to further explore these relationships.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Constantinos Challoumis, Nikolaos Eriotis, Dimitrios Vasiliou
2026,11(3);
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Digital addiction is typically examined as a psychological or behavioral condition, while its broader economic consequences remain insufficiently addressed. This paper reframes digital addiction as an economic pathology, emphasizing its welfare and productivity implications across individuals, organizations, and public systems. Drawing on behavioral economics, time-allocation theory, and the economics of externalities, the study develops a theory-driven analytical framework to map the diffusion of economic costs associated with excessive digital use. Methodologically, a structured literature synthesis is combined with relative intensity scoring and heatmap visualization to compare cost channels and affected stakeholders. The findings indicate that the primary economic burden arises from time misallocation, productivity losses, and social spillovers rather than direct expenditures alone, with costs distributed asymmetrically across the economy. The framework provides a diagnostic basis for future empirical research and policy intervention in the digital economy.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Nelson U. Julhamid, Masnona S. Asiri, Mary Ann G. Lim, Krysha C. Samparani, Firash Zhed S. Ututalum, Raugda J. Julhamid, Tanny T. Lim Jr., Adelaida J. Sabtula, Norenna S. Sarahadil, Aine Rizzi A. Abduhadi
2026,11(3);
54 Views
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The pursuit of quality education has become increasingly prominent due to its recognized role in building individual empowerment, national development, and global sustainability. Global frameworks such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (particularly SDG 4) have elevated the urgency of ensuring inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education for all, framing it not merely as a developmental objective but as a human right and catalyst for lifelong learning, innovation, and social cohesion. This qualitative exploration examined the perceptions and positive behavior of higher education teachers in achieving quality education. Teachers (n=17) were purposively sampled to be interviewed about their perceptions and personal efforts in promoting quality education. Narrative data revealed that higher education teachers perceived quality education as deeply rooted in student-centered learning, professional integrity, and ethical responsibility. Teachers emphasized that learners should be active participants in the learning process and that instructional strategies must be responsive to students’ diverse needs, learning styles, and feedback. Teachers also associated quality education with professionalism and moral responsibility, viewing their roles beyond academic instruction to include character-building and social awareness. Their teaching practices reflected a high degree of self-reflection, accountability, and dedication to continuous improvement. Through responsive pedagogy, ethical consistency, and reflective teaching, they actively shaped inclusive and empowering learning environments aligned with the broader goals of equity and lifelong learning. This suggests the need for policy reforms and professional development programs that prioritize ethical conduct, student-centered approaches, and reflective practice as foundational pillars of quality education.
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Announcements
Statement on the publication process |
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This journal is committed to upholding the rigor, fairness, and transparency of academic publishing. All manuscripts strictly adhere to the following publication process: 1. Independent Peer Review All manuscripts submitted to this journal must undergo independent peer review. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two experts in the relevant field through a double-blind review process. Review comments are independent and anonymous, and are not influenced by the author’s identity, institutional background, or any third party. The decision to accept a manuscript is based solely on academic quality, innovation, and research integrity, with the final judgment made by the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor based on the review comments. 2. Prohibition of Tied Publication This journal explicitly states that it does not accept any form of tied publication. Tied publication refers to practices that make publication contingent upon the publication of other articles, the payment of additional fees, participation in specific collaborative projects, or the fulfillment of other non-academic conditions. The eligibility for publication of each paper in this journal is determined solely by the results of the academic review and is not linked to any other form of exchange conditions. 3. Transparent Review Process This journal clearly publishes the review process and timelines for each stage on its official website and submission system, allowing authors to track the status of their manuscripts in real time. All process records (including receipt, initial review, referral for review, review comments, author revisions, and final review decisions) are fully preserved for reference. 4. Ethical Review and Conflict of Interest This journal requires all submitting authors to truthfully disclose potential conflicts of interest, including but not limited to funding sources, institutional affiliations, and personal relationships that may affect the impartiality of the research. Reviewers are also required to declare any conflicts of interest upon invitation and recuse themselves when necessary. Research involving human or animal experiments must provide proof of ethical review. 5. Quality Assurance Commitment This journal commits to ensuring that every published article undergoes rigorous academic screening and quality control, and that there are no “connections-based manuscripts,” “favor-based manuscripts,” or “exchange manuscripts” of any kind. We firmly believe that the credibility of an academic journal stems from the independent academic value of each article. |
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Statement on Further Enhancing the Academic Quality and Transparency of the Journal |
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The implementation of these measures aims to foster a more rigorous, transparent, and trustworthy academic publishing environment. We recognize that improving academic quality requires the collective efforts of the editorial board, authors, reviewers, and readers. We look forward to working with you to uphold the integrity of academic publishing. |
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Announcement about Artificial Intelligence in Academic Writing issues |
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With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the use of AI tools, such as ChatGPT and other large language models, is becoming increasingly prevalent in research publications. Art and Science Publishing House is dedicated to continuously refining and updating its policies regarding the use of AI tools in academic writing. In alignment with COPE’s position statement on AI tools, we hereby outline the following guidelines: Authorship and Accountability AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors of a manuscript. This is because AI tools cannot take responsibility for the content of a submission, nor do they possess the ability to manage copyright and licensing agreements. Transparency in Disclosure Authors who use AI tools in the preparation of their manuscripts—whether for writing, data collection, or data analysis—must transparently disclose the use of such tools. This disclosure should include: A description of how the AI tool was used. The specific AI tool(s) employed. This information should be clearly stated in either the "Methods" or "Acknowledgments" section of the manuscript. Author Responsibility Authors bear full responsibility for the content of their manuscripts, including any portions generated by AI tools or data analyzed using AI during the research process. This ensures the integrity and accuracy of the published work. Consequences of Non-Disclosure Failure to disclose the use of AI tools in a manuscript will result in serious consequences. “Environment and Social Psychology” and Art and Science reserve the right to reject or retract any submission found to have concealed the use of AI tools. These guidelines are designed to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and transparency while embracing the potential benefits of AI in research. We encourage authors to use AI tools responsibly and to provide clear and honest reporting of their use. For further clarification or questions regarding these policies, please contact our editorial office. |
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