Environment and Social Psychology





ISSN: 2424-8975 (Online)

ISSN: 2424-7979 (Print)

Journal Abbreviation: Environ. Soc. Psychol.

Publication Frequency: The publication frequency of Environment and Social Psychology is monthly.

Publishing Model: Open Access

About the Journal

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. With interdisciplinary approaches, integrated theory, research and practice, we pursue to:

1. Examine the possibilities of human and social development and use them as a reliable paradigm to promote peace, prosperity and progress in a complex and changing world;

(Psychology of education and its effects; Public health research; Sustainable economic development and imbalances; Social justice; Peace and social development)

2. Transcend the contradiction and duality of contemporary ideologies and methods to a united framework of sociopsychological research;

(Integration of psychological research results; Analysis and understanding of complex social phenomena; Psychological theory and historical research)

3. Have a viable paradigm, conducive to social development, that stimulates the academic aspiration for the advancement of knowledge and the search of empirical evidence and truth, and supports environment conservation as legitimate;

(Natural Environmental Protection; Public Awareness of Natural and Social Environmental Protection; Environmental Protection Policies; Individual and Group Environmental Awareness; Individual and Group Environmental Protection Behaviour and Practice; Ecology)

4. Cure the sociopsychological disorder (beliefs, attitudes, stereotypes, prejudices, old habits and politico-cultural practices ) that thwarts the quality education and learning, while encouraging the contemporary dogmas due to the influence of social behaviors;

(Psychological in Education; Educator-Student Interaction; Individual and Group Learning Behaviour; Cultural Research on Social Behaviour; Social Sustainability; Public Policy, Social Well-Being; Social Movements; Environmental Conservation Initiatives; Individuals and Communities Facing Social Change and Environmental Challenges)

5. Sense and find a way for nihilism that incubates psychopathology of self-destructive addictions (sexual abuse, substance and drug use, interpersonal violence and anomic dysfunctions) and breeds mayhem, mass murders and terror.

(Mental Health; Social Support; Psychopathology; Holocaust and Terror; Sexual Abuse, Substance and Drug Use; Interpersonal Violence; Mental and Behavioural Dysfunction)

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.



Vol 9, No 10 (2024): Publishing

Table of Contents

Research Articles

by Malephoto Portia Nethavhani, Dipela Mmaphuti Percy
224 Views, 79 PDF Downloads

This paper reports on the perceptions of teachers as employees regarding the efficiency of employee health wellness in overcoming work and family issues. Employee Wellness Programme plays a pivotal role in the lives of employees to ensure balance and stability, mitigate life challenges and promote “Work-Life Balance”. This study used a qualitative approach to explore the perceptions of the teacher as an employee on the efficiency of Employee Wellness Programmes in overcoming family issues. The “face-to-face semi-structured” interviews were conducted with eighteen teachers who were sampled using non-probability sampling and participants were selected purposefully. The interpretivism phenomenological research design aided the study in exploring the phenomenon. The data was analyzed thematically, and ethical principles were adhered to to ensure the quality and rigor of the study. The findings of the study revealed that for employee health wellness to be inclusive and easily accessible to employees, there must be a deliberate effort to decentralize wellness services. Moreover, management support and clearer intentional policies that extend to the significant others of employees such as children and partners may improve the functioning of EWP.


Research Articles

by Aden-Paul Flotman
91 Views, 44 PDF Downloads
In the author’s exploration of the literature, little seems to be known regarding the potential value of self-reflexive practice in exploring the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and its related phenomena. The thesis is presented in narrative format and based on personal experience and insights, supported by a non-systematic review of the literature on self-reflexive practice and the 4IR. This perspective argues that one of the most impactful transformational competences in the context of the 4IR, is arguably what is known as self-reflexive practice (SRP). Through this practice we elucidate our conscious and unconscious assumptions and orientations towards the 4IR and associated phenomena. The aim of this article was to highlight the importance of self-reflexive practice as a critical skill for navigating the complexities and challenges presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In this article SRP is conceptualised as the critically informed stance of reflexive dialogue with the self, regarding conscious and unconscious realities. It is argued that the value of SRP lies in its capacity to a) foster critical thinking, b) manage paradoxes, dilemmas and complexities that are characteristic of the 4IR, and c) create psychological “containing spaces” for complexity, ambivalence, and ambiguity. Thus, reflexivity as a way of being, could help us reshape and reorient how we relate to the 4IR and enable practitioners to learn from experience (through deep reflection) about themselves, their work and the way they relate.

Research Articles

by Maricar P. Rellon
144 Views, 31 PDF Downloads

Establishing a deep connection to customers is crucial in the highly competitive tourism industry. Service providers in the tourism industry must be good expressive communicators in order to deliver a better product and enhance the customer’s experience. This qualitative study explores the significance of the 'Language of Emotions' in the tourism industry, including the use of empathy, emotional intelligence, and effective communication to comprehend and address the emotional requirements of consumers. Tapping twelve (12) frontline tourism industry workers with at least three years of experience and twelve (12) tourists who made six purchases of tourism-related goods in the previous two years totaling to 24 respondents via purposive sampling, results of this study implies that tourism industry professionals can use this language to develop unique experiences, cultivate client loyalty, and accelerate company expansion. Personalized service delivery, emotional engagement, and attentive listening are some strategies. The study also highlights the necessity of providing personnel with communication and emotional intelligence training. The usefulness and difficulties of applying the "Language of Emotions" are covered in the conclusion, along with suggestions for further study and use. For tourism industry experts looking to improve client satisfaction and loyalty through emotional connections, this research provides insightful information.


Research Articles

by Jianhang Du, Batkhuyag Ganbaatar, Ni Xiong
138 Views, 29 PDF Downloads

Green technological innovation has become a pivotal tool for driving economic restructuring and achieving environmental sustainability. However, in the face of complex and volatile market and policy environments, a critical question remains: how can enterprises effectively select and implement innovation pathways to address environmental turbulence? Drawing on data from 14,751 Chinese listed companies from 2012 to 2022, this study employs dynamic capabilities theory and a fixed-effects panel model to examine the impact of dynamic capabilities on firms’ choice of green innovation pathways. Results show a significant positive influence of dynamic capabilities on green innovation, although this effect varies depending on the research and development model and the level of environmental turbulence. Firms with high dynamic capabilities tend to favor independent research and development, with an effect coefficient of 0.778 (p<0.01); firms with moderate dynamic capabilities benefit more from cooperative research and development, with a coefficient of 0.045 (p<0.01); and firms with lower dynamic capabilities primarily pursue green innovation through technology transactions, with a coefficient of 0.052 (p<0.01). Furthermore, environmental turbulence significantly moderates the relationship between dynamic capabilities and green innovation negatively, with an interaction coefficient of -0.088 (p<0.05), indicating that environmental uncertainty weakens the positive impact of dynamic capabilities.

These findings suggest that firms can select suitable research and development models aligned with their level of dynamic capabilities and adopt flexible innovation strategies to effectively manage environmental turbulence. This study proposes the following policy recommendations: enterprises should strengthen their dynamic capabilities, particularly in knowledge acquisition, resource integration, and adaptability to environmental changes, to enhance their green innovation capacity. Additionally, the government should increase policy support for green technological innovation by offering financial subsidies, tax incentives, and intellectual property protections, helping enterprises maintain their innovation momentum amid environmental turbulence.


Research Articles

by Yining Tang
190 Views, 29 PDF Downloads

The robustness of civil society plays a pivotal role in shaping the aftermath of disasters. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the question arises: why did some cities witness widespread resident protests, while others remained relatively calm? Certain theoretical studies have suggested that urban economic disruptions stemming from external disasters can significantly undermine social stability, yet these studies lack empirical validation of the underlying mechanisms. This research endeavors to explore the factors within urban resilience that influence social stability during major public events, a topic that has received scant attention in existing empirical studies.Utilizing data from the Chinese General Social Survey (2021), this study introduces an empirical causal analysis framework integrating the "entropy value method" and "fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA)" to investigate the following: (1) The univariate test reveals that the consistency level of all conditions is below 0.9, indicating that no single-dimensional factor alone can enhance social stability. (2) The absence of urban economic resilience emerges as a critical conditional variable contributing to non-high levels of social stability, thereby serving as the primary driver of social instability. (3) Group analysis identifies three distinct pathways through which urban resilience impacts social stability: the "economic-ecological-resource" support path, the "economic-ecological-risk" mitigation path, and the "economic-ecological-challenge" resolution path.


Research Articles

by Yayun Jiang, Nur Qasdina Jeeta Abdullah, Nordiana Nordin
128 Views, 18 PDF Downloads

Since the nineteenth century, the primary goal of university dance programmes has been to enhance students' dance skills, while the development of artistic expression has been neglected. Tai Chi training has been shown to be an effective method of exercising the mind and body to enhance perceptivity and body creativity. However, there is still less research on its impact in teaching dance performance in universities. Therefore, this study aims to address two fundamental questions: (1) How does Tai Chi training affect students’ perceptivity and creativity in dance performances? (2) What are the specific effects of enhanced perceptivity and creativity on the state of dance performance? In order to answer these questions, this study utilized a qualitative research methodology involving 43 dance students from Hunan Women's University in China. The research methodology included a 10-week Tai Chi training program at Hunan Women's University in Hunan Province, China, and semi-structured interviews with participants. The findings reveal how Tai Chi training enhances dance students' perceptivity and creativity in dance performance and explains its effectiveness on the state of oneness of mind and body in dance performance. This exploratory study provides preliminary evidence for understanding the impact of Tai Chi training on mind and body awareness in dance and provides a basis for incorporating more mind and body exercises into dance education in the future.


Research Articles

by Chaoqiao Yang, Chun-Shuo Chen, Li-Wei Wei
114 Views, 38 PDF Downloads

This study investigates the impact of the implementation of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) on the environmental performance of higher education institutions from the perspective of the Ability-Motivation-Opportunity (AMO) theory. A purposive sampling approach was employed to collect 670 questionnaires from the academic and administrative staff of higher education institutions in Thailand. The findings of the research demonstrate that GHRM enhances the environmental performance of higher education institutions. Moreover, GHRM contributes to this enhancement by positively influencing employees’ green work engagement, thereby improving the environmental performance of the institutions. Additionally, employees’ moral reflection positively moderates the relationship between GHRM and green work engagement. This study aspires to construct a holistic research framework, offering new practical and theoretical insights into GHRM, which, in turn, provides meaningful guidance for the sustainable development of global higher education institutions.


Research Articles

by Xiaofang Lin, Wunhong Su
68 Views, 26 PDF Downloads

Aiming to investigate the mediating effect of green dynamic capability on external green pressure and green innovation, as well as the moderating effect of executive environmental attention on external green pressure and green dynamic capability, this study preferred a theory model with five hypotheses. A valid sample of 357 interviewees was investigated to test the proposed hypotheses, and structural equation modeling was utilized. In addition, external green pressures mostly have a significant impact on green innovation, the green dynamic capability as a mediator. Also, executive environmental attention moderates the relationship between external green pressure and green dynamic capabilities. The results offer unique contributions to the literature and some suggestions for practicing in manufacturing enterprises.


Research Articles

by Nargis Dewan, Sung Jin Yoo
119 Views, 105 PDF Downloads

The increasing prevalence of e-commerce has transformed online shopping into one of the most favored methods for consumers. This study investigates the factors influencing initial e-trust formation toward e-commerce adoption, focusing on information quality, web interface, and company reputation. It aims to assess how e-trust affects customer satisfaction and the sustained use of e-commerce, and explores the moderating role of perceived privacy concerns. Utilizing a randomized distribution of questionnaires among 236 participants, and employing a seven-point Likert scale, the study gathered data both online and offline.

Statistical analyses using SPSS AMOS confirmed the acceptance of all proposed hypotheses. The findings reveal that e-trust, grounded in goodwill-trust theory, significantly influences trust and satisfaction, thereby enhancing future purchase intentions and positively affecting online shopping behavior. The study demonstrates that understanding and addressing the antecedents of e-trust is crucial for fostering consumer satisfaction and promoting continued e-commerce adoption.

Notably, Post-COVID-19 consumers showed a decrease in privacy concerns compared to Pre-COVID-19, indicating reduced fear and apprehension associated with online shopping. This reduction in privacy concerns is linked to an increased likelihood of repurchase behavior. Theoretical implications suggest that the research provides valuable insights for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping them enhance customer trust and satisfaction, thus gaining a competitive edge over larger e-commerce firms. The findings underscore the long-term impact of e-trust on consumer adoption in the globalized e-commerce landscape.


Research Articles

by Zartashia Kynat Javaid, Kamran Khan, Muhammad Kamran, Sarfraz Aslam
172 Views, 46 PDF Downloads

This study aims to analyze the relationship between mindfulness, environmental satisfaction, and environmental identity of adults. A sample of 367 adults was recruited using convenient sampling, and data were collected through online surveys. A quantitative analysis was carried out with SMART PLS-SEM to explore the structural relationships between these variables. The results demonstrated that mindfulness is significantly correlated with both environmental satisfaction and environmental identity, with environmental identity serving as a significant mediator between mindfulness and environmental satisfaction. These findings suggest that individuals with higher levels of mindfulness tend to have greater environmental satisfaction and a more robust environmental identity. The study highlights  the importance of mindfulness in promoting environmental responsibility and suggests that mindfulness  can enhance adults' affinity with nature and pro-environmental behaviors. This research contributes to the current understanding of the psychological determinants of environmental attitudes and  behaviors, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners aiming to foster environmental actions.


Research Articles

by Yayun Jiang, Nur Qasdina Jeeta Abdullah, Nordiana Nordin
88 Views, 33 PDF Downloads

Interest in the immersive expression of dancers in contemporary performances is growing, often relying on body knowledge and awareness. However, a noticeable gap exists in empirical research aimed at enhancing body awareness within the modern dance education system. The aim of this study is to investigate on the oneness of mind and body the influences of breathing, perceptivity, imagination, and creativity. Employing a quantitative research methodology, this study administered a questionnaire to 47 dance students at Hunan Women's University in Hunan Province, China. Regression studies carried out reveal a comparable positive and substantial association between creativity and the harmonization of mind and body as well as a positive and significant link between breathing and oneness of mind and body. Interestingly, the relationship between perceptivity, imagination, and the oneness of mind and body did not exhibit statistical significance. We posit that the lack of a significant relationship may be influenced by variables extending beyond the scope of dance, suggesting the need for deeper investigation in the future. These findings not only contribute to our knowledge of dance but also have practical implications for dancers, educators, and researchers in the field.


Research Articles

by Noor Azeiah Che Sat, Nor Ba’yah Abdul Kadir, Rusyda Helma Mohd, Hilwa Abdullah@Mohd Nor
109 Views, 61 PDF Downloads

Suicide has become an alarming phenomenon among the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) with reported cases showing an increase each year. This cross-sectional study examines the association between depression, emotional intelligence (EI), hopelessness, and the prediction of suicidal ideation among police officers in Malaysia. A total of 2,508 police officers in 15 police contingents and the Royal Malaysia Police Head Quarters completed the questionnaires. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used to measure depression, and the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS) was employed to calculate overall emotional intelligence. The hopelessness variable was measured via the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS). The Revised Suicide Ideation Scale (R-SIS) was used to measure the tendency and severity of suicidal intention. The data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 29.0. The study found that emotional intelligence showed a significant negative correlation with suicidal ideation. Depression and hopelessness were significantly positively correlated with suicidal ideation. Further analysis using the logistic regression approach (stepwise) revealed that both depression, and hopelessness, were risk factors that influenced suicidal ideation among the police. Mediation analyses show that emotional intelligence and hopelessness act as mediators in the relationship between depression and suicidal ideation. Therefore, mental health professionals can design appropriate prevention and intervention programmes for those with suicidal ideation.


Research Articles

by Aimin Wei, Hui Wang, Donglou Li, Congjin Miao
66 Views, 23 PDF Downloads

This paper presents a meticulous analysis of the UNCTAD's 2019 data pertaining to commercial ships, with a particular focus on Chinese-funded vessels. The objective is to assess their status and further predict the demand for shipping talents within the Hainan Free Trade Port. Notably, it is revealed that approximately 34.91% of the Chinese-funded ocean-going ships operate under flags of convenience, representing a substantial share of 55.9% in terms of tonnage. In order to address this situation and enhance the attractiveness of Hainan for vessel registration, a comprehensive "master plan" has been devised. Recent statistics indicate a favorable trend towards a reversal in this trend, with more Chinese-funded ships choosing to register in Hainan. Consequently, there is a pronounced demand for skilled shipping talents within the free trade port.

Furthermore, this article delves into the intricate nuances of nautical technology vocational education, both domestically and internationally. It underscores the crucial role of skilled professionals who possess a global perspective and offers suggestions for fostering international collaboration and enhancing educational resources. Additionally, it identifies and discusses the challenges encountered in the Hainan Free Trade Port, along with proposed measures for improvement. The article emphasizes the imperative for responsive reforms to ensure that educational competencies are aligned with global standards. The implementation of these measures is anticipated to bring about transformative changes in nautical technology education within the Hainan Free Trade Port, thereby contributing significantly to the overall progress of the maritime industry globally.


Research Articles

by Junpeng Zheng, Hsuan-Po Wang
85 Views, 31 PDF Downloads

This study investigates the relationship between perceived positive teacher leadership and academic performance among university students in Zhejiang Province, focusing on the mediating roles of gratitude and subjective well-being. A survey of 678 university students was conducted using the Positive Teacher Leadership Scale, Gratitude Scale, Subjective Well-Being Scale, and Academic Performance Scale. Results revealed that perceived positive teacher leadership positively correlates with gratitude, subjective well-being, and academic performance. Additionally, gratitude and subjective well-being mediate the relationship between teacher leadership and academic performance. The findings suggest that positive teacher leadership influences academic performance both directly and indirectly through gratitude and subjective well-being.


Research Articles

by Haider Sultan Dawoud, Abdullah Muhammad Suleima, Baser Khalaf Khazeal, Mohamed Ahmed Hafez, Andrew Ebekozien
90 Views, 35 PDF Downloads

Studies have shown that material requirements planning systems are critical to organisations’ performance and the balance of sustainability. It would translate to schedule production and deliver the right environmentally friendly products. However, there is a paucity of studies regarding material requirements planning systems and their role in enhancing environmentally friendly products in developing countries such as Iraq. This study appraises the correlation between the material requirements planning system and sustainability development to enhance efficiency in North Oil Company, Iraq. To address the study’s objectives, the researchers developed a hypothetical scheme to express the assumed relationship between the research variables and hypotheses tested. The study adopted a questionnaire survey for the data collection and 40 questionnaires retrieved as suitable from the North Oil Company’s employees in Iraq. The collected data were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. The research shows a significant correlation between material requirements planning systems and sustainability development. As part of the study’s implications, it suggests increasing the attention to all ways to enhance sustainable development in the researched company. It implies that improving efficiency and protecting the environment through unceasing improvement of processes and feedback to the organisation cannot be exaggerated.


Research Articles

by Zhou Dong, Khunanan Sukpasjaroen
93 Views, 6 PDF Downloads

This study is guided by the relevant literature on impulse buying behaviour (IBB) and the "stimulus-organism-response (SOR) model" to explore the relationship between anchor attributes and beauty product content on IBB. The stratified random sampling method was used to collect data from 466 customers in the beauty live broadcast, and regression analysis was used to understand the impact of anchor attributes and beauty product content on IBB. Research results prove that anchor attributes and beauty product content significantly impact IBB. The mediating variable directly affects beauty product content and IBB, as well as an indirect impact on anchor attributes and IBB. This research paper will significantly benefit live broadcast, e-commerce practitioners, and researchers, helping them fully understand the relationship between anchor attributes, beauty product content, and consumer IBB.


Research Articles

by Yinghe Wang, Mus Chairil Samani, Abdul Latiff Ahmad
42 Views, 6 PDF Downloads

Using questionnaire survey data conducted in Nanjing, China, this study investigates the impact of age on the digital divide among the elderly population and explores the moderating role of intergenerational communication. Through empirical analysis, it was found that increasing age significantly reduces the probability and duration of elderly people using the internet, but intergenerational communication can alleviate this negative impact to some extent. Specifically, increasing the frequency of contact with children promotes the acceptance and use of internet technology among the elderly, while the increase in meeting frequency significantly prolongs their internet usage time. This discovery emphasizes the important role of intergenerational interaction in promoting the digital integration of the elderly, providing a scientific basis for formulating relevant policy measures aimed at narrowing the digital divide among the elderly by enhancing the quality and depth of intergenerational communication.


Research Articles

by Rumana Aktar, Mohammad Ifaz Uddin
70 Views, 21 PDF Downloads

Emotional expressivity is related to physical and mental well-being. However, there is no instrument for evaluating emotional expressivity in Bangladesh's cultural context. The Berkeley Expressivity Questionnaire (BEQ) is a commonly used instrument for measuring emotional expressivity, which consists of three correlated facets: positive expressivity, negative expressivity, and impulse strength. Therefore, this investigation aimed to adapt and validate BEQ in the Bangla language and Bangladeshi culture through two independent studies using classical test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT)- based approach. In Study 1, 377 participants (Mage = 25.52, SD = 1.18) were finally selected, where 244 (59%) were men and 133 (41%) were women. The confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the revised 15-item 3-factor model is the best model of the Bangla BEQ version. Additionally, the measurement invariance test results proved that this instrument is consistent across men and women. Furthermore, internal consistency analyses revealed that the total scale and its three facets sub-scales have acceptable reliability. In Study 2, 553 participants
(Mage = 21.31, SD = 1.48) participated. Among them, 285 (52%) were women. IRT-based analyses indicated that the facets of the Bangla BEQ provide a significant amount of information across a broad continuum. The Bangla BEQ was assessed for concurrent validity by comparing it to external instruments that measure personality traits and well-being. The results of the correlation analyses confirmed the concurrent validity. Finally, the 15-item Bangla BEQ has been found to be a valid and reliable instrument for assessing emotional expressivity in Bangladeshis.


Research Articles

by Wu-Long Zhang, Hsuan-Po Wang
26 Views, 5 PDF Downloads

This study takes kindergarten teachers in the Guangdong Province of China as the research object. It takes learning organization as the theoretical basis to explore the effects of teacher leadership, work motivation, and colleague trust on the teacher professional learning community and the mediating role of teacher work motivation and colleague trust. 620 validated questionnaires were randomly distributed to kindergarten teachers in Guangdong Province, China. The results showed that the leadership of kindergarten teachers in Guangdong Province had a significant positive effect on teachers’ work motivation, teacher-colleague trust, and teacher professional learning community. In verifying the mediating effect, teachers’ work motivation has no mediating effect between teacher leadership and the teacher professional learning community. Still, the teacher-colleague trust had mediated the effect between teacher leadership and the teacher professional learning community. Our study suggested that attention should be paid to the mediating role of teachers’ colleague trust and the cultivation of teachers’ group trust, to encourage teachers to communicate and cooperate, actively participate in professional learning, and promote the development of teachers’ professional learning community.


Review Articles

by Xinghui Zhang, Aryaty Binti Alwie, Anita Binti Rosli
95 Views, 48 PDF Downloads

This review paper explores the intricate relationship between Customer Orientation, Knowledge Management, and Firm Performance, providing a comprehensive analysis of their collective impact on contemporary business practices. Anchored in a robust conceptual framework, the literature review traces the historical evolution of both Customer Orientation and Knowledge Management, elucidating their theoretical foundations and setting the stage for the analysis. The paper examines the drivers and dimensions of Customer Orientation, identifying factors influencing its adoption and strategies for measurement within organizations. Simultaneously, it delves into Knowledge Management, exploring diverse models and best practices for implementation. By analyzing the interplay between Customer Orientation and Knowledge Management, the study uncovers synergies, explores successful integration through real-world case studies, and addresses the challenges and limitations of this dynamic relationship. The paper employs a meticulous methodology, outlining research design, data collection, and analysis with clear criteria for selecting and reviewing relevant studies. Empirical evidence is presented, including quantitative findings, qualitative insights, and a synthesis of results, to determine the tangible impact on Firm Performance. The implications for business practices are discussed, offering practical applications, managerial recommendations, and insights into future trends. The paper concludes with a summary of key findings, highlighting contributions to the field and calling for further research. This review serves as a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers seeking a nuanced understanding of the forces shaping modern organizational success.


Review Articles

by Jingzong Xu, Mingzhen Ker, Muhizam Mustafa
48 Views, 27 PDF Downloads

Public art, due to its convenient participatory function and strong social integration ability, is being widely used in the protection, adaptive reuse and innovation of urban post-industrial landscape. In the process of urban renewal, although different forms of public art practice have brought many positive values and benefits to post-industrial landscape, such as the preference for sustainable development of the city, the continuation of urban context or the concern for local community residents based on “top-down” and “bottom-up” cases. Meanwhile, a series of fatal weaknesses arise are ultimately attributed to fragment and single protection of post-industrial landscape. The goal of this study is to systematically review and classify articles on the involvement of public art in post-industrial landscape (a process for screening articles was designed) in order to more clearly find out the positive values and fatal weaknesses of public art practice in various process of post-industrial landscape protection based on both “top-down” and “bottom-up” models. Most previous studies have focused on case analysis and have not discussed this issue or used this method. Therefore, the study is valuable. The conclusions of the study show eight positive values and seven fatal weaknesses in the application of public art practice in post-industrial landscape. It should be pointed out that “inspiring interaction and involvement” and “strengthening community identity,” are the most important factors in the practice of public art in post-industrial landscape. In the future stage, we should focus on and address the issue of "how to establish long-term artistic practice?” and “how we can better balance interests and rights among multiple stakeholders?" within public art academic ocean.


Announcements

 

Announcement: Publication frequency becomes quarterly since 2023 Volume 8 Issue 2!

 
 
Posted: 2023-09-06
 

New version of author guideline format

 
Please follow the journal's author guideline and the required article template to prepare your manuscript.  
Posted: 2023-08-24 More...
 

Announcement of new Editor-in-Chief

 

It gives us great pleasure to announce that Professor Paola Magnano has graciously accepted the appointment as our Editor-in-Chief of Environment and Social Psychology. Professor Magnano is affiliated with Kore University of Enna, Italy. Her focus is social psychology, psychology of career counseling and education. Previously, Professor Magnano was an Editorial Board member for the journal. She will start her new position as Editor-in-Chief on August 1, 2023.

Environment and Social Psychology is a fully open access publication dedicated to disseminating high-quality research in the fields of social psychology, covering a wide range of topics and themes relevant to the disciplines. We are confident that Professor Magnano will lead ESP forward to thrive. Please join us in welcoming Professor Magnano to her new role. The editorial team and publisher appreciate your continued support.

 
Posted: 2023-07-28
 
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