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
Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Published
Table of Contents
Open AccessResearch Articles
by Fangge Du
2025,10(3);
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There is no clear system of music psychological aesthetics in ancient China, but a large amount of psychological aesthetics related content is contained in the music aesthetic imagination, music dissemination function, music ideals and other concepts of the pre Qin philosophers. The study focuses on the Confucianism and Taoism in China, analyzing the educational and natural aesthetic tendencies of ancient Chinese music aesthetic psychology. Moreover, based on two aesthetic psychological tendencies, the social dissemination role of ancient Chinese music is analyzed. The study conducted empirical research based on questionnaire surveys to explore the impact of ancient music aesthetic activities on the mental health of college students. The experimental results showed that students' horror psychology ( p <0.01), anxiety psychology ( p <0.01), and interpersonal sensitivity ( p <0.001) were affected by the aesthetic activities of ancient music. At the same time, ancient music aesthetic activities strengthened students' psychological practical literacy ( p <0.05) and emotional characteristic literacy ( p <0.05). Therefore, the aesthetic of ancient Chinese music has a positive impact on mental health. Wisdom research divides the social dissemination of ancient music into three levels: self dissemination, political dissemination, and human divine dissemination, and sequentially analyzes the functions of music as a medium and as the essence of art.
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by Xinbo Huang, Mohd Zakhiri bin Md. Nor, Zuryati Mohamed Yusoff, Zhaowei Liang
2025,10(3);
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The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed human interaction with technology, raising critical concerns about its psychological impact. While AI-driven tools offer unprecedented convenience and efficiency, they also pose risks to mental well-being. This study adopts a qualitative research approach, integrating case analysis and library-based data analysis. Thematic and content analysis methods are employed to investigate the operational mechanisms of generative AI and its direct and indirect effects on human psychology. The findings reveal that AI-generated psychological harm is difficult to quantify, often subjective, and influenced by the evolving nature of human-AI interactions. Furthermore, the study identifies gaps in existing legal frameworks and highlights the complexities of attributing liability in cases of AI-induced psychological damage. This research proposes legal remedies encompassing emotional distress compensation, regulatory oversight, preventative standards, and AI liability insurance. By bridging the gap between AI innovation and mental health protection, this study contributes to the growing discourse on AI governance and provides a foundation for future legal and policy developments to safeguard individuals from AI-induced psychological harm.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Yuhong Dang, Dr. Siegfried M. Erorita
2025,10(3);
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This research study has been conducted to explore the direct impacts of perceived risk on buying intentions for AI-enabled vehicles, with strategic attention given to the mediating effect of trust. This research uses a rigorously designed online survey of 587 respondents to find the relationship between main variables using structural equation modeling. The results are that the perceived risk significantly negatively influences purchase intention both directly, with a β of -0.342 and p < 0.001, and indirectly via trust at 39.4% of the whole effect. While perceived risk had a strong negative effect, trust had a strong positive effect on purchase intention, β = 0.487, p < 0.001, thus moderating the relationship between perceived risk and purchase intention. It will help extend the theoretical understanding of consumer behavior in AI-enabled markets and also provide practical implications for the manufacturer and marketer of an autonomous vehicle. Results suggest that, along with the strategy of decreasing risks, an organization must engage in the initiatives of building up trust for improving consumer acceptance of the technology.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Magna Anissa A. Hayudini, Shilwina Adjid Baiting, Grace A. Akalal, Rodin M. Paspasan, Sudimar D. Supian, Angela Joy Alegado Jimpoy, Jonel T. Alibasa, Fahra B. Sahibad, Nurkintam Ukang-Amirul, Alnahar A. Amirul
2025,10(3);
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In today’s digital era, governments worldwide are transitioning towards ICT-integrated systems to enhance public service efficiency. However, despite its numerous benefits, the adoption of ICT among government administrators remains inconsistent due to resistance to change, lack of self-efficacy, and inadequate motivation. This study is driven by the urgent need to identify and implement strategies that will foster a proactive appreciation and adoption of ICT-based services. Understanding the psychological factors—mindset shift and self-efficacy—will enable the formulation of policies that enhance digital readiness and long-term engagement with ICT in government operations. The research involved interviews with 30 government leaders directly involved in ICT integration efforts in the Philippines, aiming to understand their perspectives, motivations, and challenges in adopting these technologies. The study is guided by the following research questions: 1.) What are the key psychological and organizational barriers preventing government administrators from adopting ICT in their services? 2.) What strategic interventions can effectively facilitate a mindset shift among government administrators towards ICT adoption? 3.) How can government institutions sustain long-term behavioral and attitudinal changes to ensure continuous ICT integration in public service delivery? Using a qualitative case study approach, the research explores the complex interplay of security concerns, financial constraints, resistance to change, and the vital role of tangible success stories in fostering ICT appreciation. The findings highlight the need for a holistic approach that addresses both psychological and organizational barriers to ICT integration. The research emphasizes the importance of inclusive consultation, continuous feedback mechanisms, and targeted training programs to empower administrators and build their confidence in leveraging ICT for effective governance. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for government support through financial allocation, capacity building initiatives, and clear policy frameworks that encourage ICT integration, ultimately fostering a digitally adaptive and inclusive governance system.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Sermahal T. Askali
2025,10(3);
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Understanding the experiences of low-income clients in accessing government services is essential in addressing barriers that hinder equitable service delivery. This study assesses the perception and experience of low-income clients regarding the quality of customer service provided at government offices in the Province of Basilan, Philippines. Low-income clients (n=25) were purposively sampled to participate in one-on-one interviews. Narratives were collected which shaped the understanding about the state of customer treatment and service quality in accessing government services and assistance in the province. Clients often described their interactions as physically and emotionally exhausting, citing long wait times, slow service, and inefficient systems, which intensified their frustrations. The service process was perceived as disorganized, with clients frequently redirected between departments and receiving unclear instructions. Many reported feelings of being dismissed by government personnel, as interactions lacked empathy and were perceived as impersonal and transactional. Conversely, when government staffs communicated effectively, showed empathy, and provided clear, organized guidance, clients expressed increased trust and satisfaction. Good treatment, including kindness and patience from staff, was crucial in enhancing clients' overall experience, while well-organized systems with clear instructions and follow-up contributed to a more positive perception of the service. Some of the efforts necessary to improve the perception of trust and client satisfaction include investment in employee development, emphasis on clear communication, respect, and empathy. Consequently, government services should streamline processes, reduce wait times, and improve digital infrastructure to ensure more efficient and accessible service delivery for low-income clients. In addition, enhancing staff training on empathy and communication skills would build supportive and respectful environment, ultimately boosting client satisfaction and trust over government services.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Liao Li, Huiyuan You, Jian-Hong Ye
2025,10(3);
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The high-quality development of rural education is an important goal of China's education development, and is also an important measure to eliminate the gap between urban and rural educational resources and to promote educational equity. Rural teachers are considered to be the key factor affecting the quality of rural education, and the creative self-efficacy (CSE) of rural teachers in the early stage of their career development plays an important role in the transformation of these teachers into excellent teachers. According to self-efficacy theory, social support theory and self-determination theory, the career ideals and working environment of rural novice teachers should have a positive effect on the improvement of their CSE and comprehensive quality, but this relationship still needs to be verified. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the influence of the consistency between the career ideals and the working environment of rural novice teachers on their sense of CSE. In this study, 580 novice rural teachers in South China who had been in the classroom for 1-5 years were surveyed by purposive sampling using the Teacher Career Ideal scale, the Work Environment scale, the Creative self-efficacy scale and other tools. The results showed that the career ideal of rural novice teachers was positively correlated with their sense of CSE. There was a significant positive correlation between working environment and the CSE of rural novice teachers, while consistency between career ideal and working environment had a significant impact on their sense of CSE.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Marry Ann A. Samson, Lorna B. Carpio, Shirley Nolledo, Sandra Covarrubias
2025,10(3);
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This qualitative study explored community members' willingness and cooperative participation in nursing student-led health interventions. Data from semi-structured interviews with 20 participants revealed that affordability, early disease detection, and convenient access were key motivators for engagement. However, concerns about privacy, fear of negative diagnoses, and time constraints presented significant barriers. Importantly, community members played a crucial role in promoting participation through peer influence and active collaboration with students. These findings highlight the need for future interventions to address identified barriers through improved communication, flexible scheduling, culturally sensitive approaches, and consistent program availability to maximize community engagement and improve health outcomes.
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by Sasireakha Murugan, Shubashini Mathialagan, Amos En Zhe Lian
2025,10(3);
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Background of the study: To enhance crime prevention strategies and advance forensic psychology research in Malaysia, it is crucial to investigate the multifaceted factors contributing to criminal behaviour. Durrant's Level of Analysis and Explanation of Crime provides a robust framework for this purpose, categorizing these factors into six distinct perspectives: evolutionary, sociological, genetic, developmental, psychological, and situational. However, despite the alarmingly high crime rate in Malaysia, forensic psychology research here remains significantly understudied. To the best of the author's knowledge, no existing research has investigated the factors contributing to crime within Malaysia. Thus, the study's objective is to explore the factors contributing to criminal behaviour in Malaysia by applying Durrant's framework.
Methods: A single-case research design was employed, focusing on a Malaysian ex-convict. Analysis of the case study demonstrated the relevance of all six factors within Durrant's framework, supported by existing research.
Case Presentation: The present study recruited a young adult male ex-convict from a drug rehabilitation centre in Malaysia. He has a history of drug addiction and dealing, resulting in a charge under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. The participant served a two-year prison sentence.
Discussion: The current findings validate Durrant's Level of Analysis and Explanation of Crime as a valuable theoretical framework for understanding criminal behaviour. All factors considered—evolutionary, sociological, genetic, developmental, psychological, and situational—were relevant to the case study and supported by the results.
Conclusion: This study contributes to the literature by being among the first to utilize a case study approach to examine criminal behaviour in Malaysia. By applying Durrant's framework, the study demonstrates its potential for understanding criminal behaviour.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Satrana I. Malik
2025,10(3);
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Proficiency in the English language is essential for academic success and career advancement, particularly in multilingual contexts such as the Philippines. This study examines the motivation and engagement levels of public junior high school students in Sulu in learning English, focusing on cognitive and social engagement. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected from 200 students through survey questionnaires. The findings indicate that students generally exhibit moderate to high levels of motivation and engagement, with cognitive engagement being strongly associated with motivation. A significant relationship between cognitive and social engagement was also observed, emphasizing the role of peer interactions and collaborative learning in language acquisition. Statistical analyses revealed a strong positive correlation between motivation and engagement, demonstrating that highly motivated students are more actively involved in English learning. These results highlight the need for instructional strategies that enhance both motivation and engagement to improve language proficiency. The study underscores the importance of fostering supportive learning environments, implementing culturally responsive teaching methods, and developing targeted interventions that consider demographic factors influencing language learning outcomes.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Hanyi Zhang
2025,10(3);
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Budgeting is a fundamental tool in financial management, yet its psychological impact on financial decision-makers remains underexplored. This study investigates the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral effects of budgeting on individuals responsible for financial decisions in corporate and personal contexts. The research highlights how budgeting can induce stress, trigger cognitive biases such as anchoring and loss aversion, and influence emotional well-being, often leading to suboptimal decision-making. Using a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and interviews with financial managers and planners, the study identifies key psychological challenges in the budgeting process. Results reveal that stringent budgeting environments increase decision fatigue and stress levels, whereas user-centric and psychologically adaptive budgeting systems can mitigate these effects. Furthermore, incorporating behavioral finance principles into comprehensive budget management systems (CBMS) significantly improves decision-making efficiency, reduces emotional strain, and fosters a positive attitude toward financial planning.
The findings underscore the need for integrating psychological considerations into CBMS design, such as stress reduction tools, cognitive bias alerts, and motivational feedback mechanisms. This approach not only supports financial decision-makers but also enhances overall financial management outcomes. Future research should explore long-term psychological adaptations to advanced budgeting tools and their role in promoting financial resilience.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Amjad Islam Amjad, Sarfraz Aslam, Faiza Shafqat, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alanazi, Zahida Aziz Sial, Umaira Tabassum, Muhammad Rizwan Hyder, Esayas Teshome Taddese, Huda Alshamsi
2025,10(3);
33 Views
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Leadership in higher education institutions (HEIs) plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges and opportunities brought about by globalization and technological integration while ensuring quality education. This study examines the factors contributing to the development of leadership in the higher education management systems of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The participants consisted of university faculty members, and data were collected online via Google Forms from 218 respondents selected through multi-method and multi-stage sampling techniques. The findings indicate that community building and vision are the predominant leadership traits in higher education leaders from both countries. Pakistani leaders demonstrated higher levels of vision, resource utilization, and community-building skills compared to their Bangladeshi counterparts. A strong and significant correlation was observed between leaders’ vision and their ability to implement policies and plans. Additionally, the analysis revealed that leaders’ community-building skills partially mediate the relationship between resource utilization and teacher empowerment. Based on these findings, it is recommended that HEIs in both countries prioritize the promotion of community building and visionary leadership and integrate these qualities into student development. Furthermore, leadership development programs should be designed and implemented to align with national needs, emphasizing vision-driven policy implementation and community-building initiatives to enhance teacher empowerment.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Jinglin Chi, Syafila Kamarudin
2025,10(3);
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Selective exposure is a complex phenomenon, and this study takes a systematic approach to reviewing its manifestations in the changing environment of new media. Following the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review process was carried out across various databases and found 20 scholarly articles from Google Scholar, ProQuest, CNKI and Scopus for detailed analysis. This analysis, in turn, investigates the contextual evolution, motivational underpinnings, and consequences of selective exposure on both individual and societal behavior.
The findings capture important transitions from conventional online spaces to algorithmically-modulated social media settings, extending the focus from politics to a wider range of public topics including health and environmental communication. Consequently, the framework suggests the interaction of cognitive dissonance, group dynamics, and technology as motivational drivers of selective exposure, highlighting the conclusion that selective exposure is the result of influences by the individual as an agent, their group affiliations, and structures. Take selective exposure as both an independent and dependent variable for inclusion within conceptual frameworks is identified, and its role as a mediating and moderating variable is identified reflecting both theoretical suitability and empirical importance. In addition to solidifying similar narratives through action and interaction, findings also suggest modes of engagement with alternate information sources—reflecting both negative consequences for agreement but potential for constructive debate—highlighting complex impacts of selective exposure across both media consumption and a more polarized society.
This study shows the relevance of selective exposure research for the understanding of media behaviors, cognitive processes, and sociopolitical dynamics for future research as well its implications as sensitive to media literacy programs and policy interventions. Further, future research would benefit from interdisciplinary approaches and adaptive methodologies to grapple with the challenges of selective exposure in polarized, technology-driven media ecosystems. This review also aim to advance theory, inform policy, and create a more egalitarian and equitable digital information ecosystem.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Mujie Song
2025,10(3);
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The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is propelling the digital transformation of the accounting industry, and accordingly, the professional roles and skill requirements of accounting personnel are changing. Based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Task-Technology Fit (TTF) theory, this study constructs an AI empowerment framework that includes technology usefulness, ease of use, and task fit, and introduces self-efficacy and professional identity as mediator variables to examine the impact of AI empowerment on accountants' willingness to transition. The study employs the questionnaire survey method to collect data from 400 accounting personnel, and conducts empirical tests through regression analysis and mediating effect analysis. The research findings indicate that the task matching degree has the most significant influence on the transformation willingness (β = 0.402, p < 0.001), followed by technical usefulness (β = 0.211, p < 0.001), while the influence of the ease of use of technology is relatively weaker (β = 0.114, p < 0.05). Both self-efficacy and professional identity play significant mediating roles in the path of technical usefulness. However, in the path of the ease of use of technology, only the mediating effect of professional identity is significant (β = 0.0456, p < 0.05). In addition, the task matching degree can indirectly affect the transformation willingness through the chain mediating path of "self-efficacy → professional identity" (β = 0.0239, p < 0.05). This study expands the application of the TAM and TTF theories in the research on the transformation of the accounting industry, and emphasizes the crucial roles of technology matching degree, self-efficacy, and professional identity in the context of AI enablement. Enterprises should optimize technology adaptability, strengthen skill training, and shape professional identity to enhance the transformation willingness and practical capabilities of accounting personnel.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Junjian Gao, Midya Yousefi
2025,10(3);
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Since 2020, Chinese students studying in the United States have suffered a precipitous decline in enrollment. The restrictive nature of Chinese and American student visa policies during COVID-19 impacted Chinese international students' travel and admissions patterns. The result was an increased number of Chinese students studying in the U.K. and the European Union. Meanwhile, Chinese parents have a reputation for their significant involvement and influence in the educational decision-making domain concerning their children's academic trajectories and developmental pathways. This study employed approximately 60-minute ethnographic interviews with 15 participants to investigate Chinese parental decision-making regarding their children’s study abroad during the COVID crisis. The semi-structured audio-recorded interviews were conducted both remotely and physically. Interview data identified six major factor themes directed toward these fifteen parent participants: 1. Physical Safety, 2. Gender of Applicant, 3. Familial Financial Concerns, 4. Likelihood of Return, 5. Elite Education, and 6. “Conor-Overtaking”. These were strong indications that factors impacted the decision-making process regarding study abroad among Chinese families during the COVID crisis, and the “one child” has been a common factor involved in the decision-making process across these themes. Implications are discussed.
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by Junying Hou
2025,10(3);
27 Views
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This study explores the design and effectiveness evaluation of "immersive" educational spaces for ideological and political education courses from an environmental psychology perspective. Through questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and experimental observations, we systematically investigated the learning experiences and educational outcomes of 813 university students in different teaching environments. The results indicate that environmental psychological elements in ideological and political education spaces significantly impact students' cognitive engagement, emotional experience, and value identification. Specifically, physical environmental elements primarily influence cognitive engagement, social environmental elements mainly affect emotional experience, and symbolic environmental elements primarily impact value identification. The design of immersive teaching spaces should follow strategies such as "multi-functional zoning, circular interactive layout, and contextualized thematic design," integrating multimedia technology and interactive facilities to create a contextualized learning atmosphere. Assessment across cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions revealed that immersive teaching spaces, compared to traditional spaces, increased students' cognitive acceptance and satisfaction (38.7%), emotional involvement and sense of belonging (45.2%-48.6%), as well as behavioral conversion rate and practicality (20.9%-80.8%). Longitudinal research demonstrated that the educational effects of immersive teaching spaces have significant durability, with behavioral conversion rates maintaining at 63.5% eighteen months after completion of learning, whereas the traditional space group decreased to 25.4%. The study constructs a three-dimensional interactive "environment-psychology-behavior" immersive educational model for ideological and political education spaces, revealing a complete educational chain of "perception-understanding-resonance-identification-practice." This provides theoretical support and practical pathways for enhancing the effectiveness of ideological and political education. The research findings offer important implications for implementing the concept of "precise ideological and political education" and optimizing the design of teaching environments in higher education institutions.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Liying Li, Siegfried M. Erorita
2025,10(3);
17 Views
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Budgeting is a fundamental tool in financial management, yet its psychological impact on financial decision-makers remains underexplored. This study investigates the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral effects of budgeting on individuals responsible for financial decisions in corporate and personal contexts. The research highlights how budgeting can induce stress, trigger cognitive biases such as anchoring and loss aversion, and influence emotional well-being, often leading to suboptimal decision-making. Using a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and interviews with financial managers and planners, the study identifies key psychological challenges in the budgeting process. Results reveal that stringent budgeting environments increase decision fatigue and stress levels, whereas user-centric and psychologically adaptive budgeting systems can mitigate these effects. Furthermore, incorporating behavioral finance principles into comprehensive budget management systems (CBMS) significantly improves decision-making efficiency, reduces emotional strain, and fosters a positive attitude toward financial planning.
The findings underscore the need for integrating psychological considerations into CBMS design, such as stress reduction tools, cognitive bias alerts, and motivational feedback mechanisms. This approach not only supports financial decision-makers but also enhances overall financial management outcomes. Future research should explore long-term psychological adaptations to advanced budgeting tools and their role in promoting financial resilience.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Junsu Park, Do-Yeong Kim
2025,10(3);
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In two studies investigating risk attitudes, we explored the benefits of combining self-reports (explicit) and automatic responses (implicit association test [IAT]). Study 1 compared MBA students (older group) and undergraduates (younger group), revealing no age differences on two explicit risk attitude measures. However, the older group had stronger negative risk attitudes on two parallel IATs. Furthermore, psychosocial maturity was a mediator in the inverse age-risk attitude relationship in the older group. Study 2 extended the utility of the two methods to finance, examining self-reported and implicitly measured financial risk attitudes among financial engineering majors. The results revealed that participants inclined toward exerting explicit control over future returns benefited from being more implicitly aggressive in stock investments, positively influencing stock return rates. Overall, these findings suggest the complementary nature of explicit and implicit assessments in understanding risk attitudes, revealing their significance across age-related and financial contexts.
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by Tianyu Chao
2025,10(3);
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This study investigates the optimization of compensation systems for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) undergoing digital transformation and its impact on organizational performance. Drawing on an integrated conceptual framework, the research examines the relationships between compensation system components, including base salary structure, performance incentives, digital skill allowances, and long-term incentives, digital transformation capability, and multidimensional organizational performance. These findings suggest that improving compensation systems, particularly through digital skill allowances and performance-based incentives, has a positive effect on organizational outcomes, both directly and indirectly mediated by the capacity for digital transformation. In addition, organizational culture, technological readiness, and environmental dynamism are identified as the key moderating variables. Based on these insights, the study will suggest novel compensation management strategies, including digital capability-based structures and performance-oriented incentive frameworks, to better help SMEs in their digital transformation journeys. Both the theoretical and practical implications contribute to the continuing academic debate and provide very relevant guidance for SME practitioners.
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by Lisha Li
2025,10(3);
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Based on social cognitive theory, this study investigates the deepening mechanism of cross-cultural communication through innovative talent cultivation models in media education between China and Malaysia. A total of 1,350 questionnaires were distributed, with 1,156 valid responses collected, including 582 samples from China and 574 from Malaysia. The findings reveal: From the perspective of socio-cultural environmental influence, cultural difference cognition (77.9%) and cultural values (78.0%) show the most significant impact, with Malaysian students demonstrating stronger cultural adaptation capabilities due to their multicultural environment advantages. Regarding educational environmental influence, curriculum design (82.4%) and teaching method innovation (79.5%) are key factors, with differences existing between the two countries in educational philosophy and practical models. In terms of media environmental influence, media usage competency (81.2%) and media exposure level (78.6%) have substantial impacts.The cross-cultural adaptation process exhibits distinct developmental stages: psychological adjustment experiences an initial conflict period (1-2 months), active adaptation period (3-6 months), and stable development period (over 6 months); cultural identity construction undergoes initial cognition (1-3 months), deepened understanding (4-8 months), and integration (over 9 months); capability development progresses through basic construction (1-3 months), capability enhancement (4-6 months), and comprehensive development (7-9 months).The assessment of cultivation effectiveness indicates that 84.5% of students achieved expected levels in knowledge mastery, 85.6% demonstrated significant improvement in cross-cultural competence, and 83.2% showed good environmental adaptability. It is recommended to strengthen China-Malaysia media education cooperation, innovate cultivation models, optimize curriculum design, enhance practical components, and establish effective cross-cultural support systems to promote students' comprehensive development in cross-cultural communication capabilities.
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by Elizabeth Ifeoma Anierobi, Amjad Islam Amjad, Victor U. Agogbua, Sarfraz Aslam, Abdulnaser Fakhrou, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alanazi, Vivian N. Nwogbo, Lydia I. Eleje, Huda Alshamsi, Sadia Khan, Sana Javaid
2025,10(3);
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The study determined the utilisation of artificial intelligence as a determinant of university students' academic self-efficacy, engagement, and satisfaction. The study adopted a descriptive-correlational research design guided by three research questions and hypotheses. A sample size of 631 respondents was drawn through a multi-stage sampling procedure. Four sets of instruments, titled Artificial Intelligence Utilization Questionnaire (AIUQ), Academic Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (ASEQ), Academic Engagement Questionnaire (AEQ), and Academic Satisfaction Questionnaire (ASQ), validated by experts in the field of education, were used for data collection. The study's findings showed that the undergraduates' utilisation of artificial intelligence positively correlates with their academic self-efficacy, engagement, and satisfaction. The study concluded that artificial intelligence usage boosts the students’ self-efficacy, level of academic engagement, and satisfaction with their learning. Based on these findings, it was recommended that students should be encouraged to utilise and leverage artificial intelligence tools for academic purposes appropriately but with caution against plagiarism and total dependence that could be detrimental to their critical thinking skills.
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by Jiyun Chen, TsangKai Chang
2025,10(3);
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The prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in modern society has profoundly changed traditional communication and learning methods. As the application of AI technology in e-learning systems becomes increasingly pervasive, there is an urgent need for research on issues related to the behavioral intention of AI-powered e-learning systems. This study employs an integrated framework combining Innovation Diffusion Theory (IDT), the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and self-efficacy theory to analyze factors that empirically examine factors influencing college students' behavioral intentions in e-learning. It identifies the mediating mechanism underlying the relationship between adoption intentions and its antecedents and examines the moderating effect of self-efficacy. A purposive questionnaire was distributed online among college students. A total of 298 responses were drawn. A quantitative survey methodology included Chi-square analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling. The results show that college students' adoption intention determinants are AI-powered e-learning system traits (relative advantage, complexity, observability) and satisfaction. Furthermore, the impacts of AI-powered e-learning system traits on adoption intention are mediated by satisfaction. Self-efficacy positively moderates the impact of innovation traits on adoption intention. The discussion and implications present theoretical advancements in elucidating the mechanism of adoption intention and putting forward instructive recommendations for improving the adoption intention of technology-driven innovations in the digitalized education era.
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by Vicente Q. Solteo, Jr.
2025,10(3);
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Entrepreneurial success is not solely dependent on financial resources and market conditions but is also shaped by psychological factors that influence decision-making and risk assessment. This study explores the role of cognitive bias, emotional resilience, and fear of failure in shaping the entrepreneurial mindset of small and medium-scale business owners. Using an exploratory qualitative approach, data were gathered from 25 entrepreneurs across various industries in Biliran Province through semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that cognitive biases, particularly optimism bias and confirmation bias, influence how entrepreneurs evaluate business opportunities, often leading to miscalculations in risk assessment and strategic planning. Emotional resilience emerged as a critical factor, allowing business owners to adapt to setbacks, view failures as learning experiences, and persist despite challenges. In addition, fear of failure was identified as a significant barrier, preventing some entrepreneurs from taking calculated risks while motivating others to adopt structured decision-making strategies. The interaction between these psychological factors plays a crucial role in entrepreneurial sustainability and adaptability. Addressing cognitive biases, strengthening emotional resilience, and managing fear of failure, entrepreneurs can improve their ability to navigate uncertainties and enhance business success. This study highlights the importance of psychological conditioning in fostering entrepreneurial growth, suggesting that mentorship, business training, and strategic risk management can further support entrepreneurs in making informed decisions and overcoming psychological barriers.
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by Mei Zhang
2025,10(3);
36 Views
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Under the background of implementing "carbon peak and carbon neutrality" targets, the ESG performance of enterprises has attracted the attention from the public. This study selects Chinese listed companies from 2010 to 2019 as samples, constructs an ESG evaluation system using the entropy method and AHP method, and investigates the impact of the legal environment on corporate ESG performance and the moderating role of social trust through multiple regression models. The study finds that a well-developed legal environment promotes corporate ESG performance, and the synergistic effect of social trust and the legal environment significantly enhances ESG performance. Further research reveals that the positive effect of the legal system on corporate ESG performance is stronger in resource-based cities and economically underdeveloped regions. Industry heterogeneity analysis further shows that companies in resource-based and traditional heavy industries experience more significant improvements in ESG performance under the influence of the legal environment. The findings enrich the research on the factors influencing corporate ESG performance and provide strategic guidance for promoting corporate sustainable development.
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by Wenjuan Wang
2025,10(3);
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Based on authority theory, social learning theory and signalling theory, this study constructs the mechanism of the celebrity teacher effect on the enrolment effect of dance training institutions, and empirically tests it in combination with the mediating role of parental satisfaction and the moderating role of institutional brand awareness. The questionnaire method was used to collect 352 valid samples, and SPSS 22 and STATA 18 were used to conduct the reliability test, correlation analysis and regression analysis. The findings showed that celebrity teacher popularity had a significant positive effect on enrolment effects (β=0.365, p<0.01), in which parent satisfaction played a partial mediating role (indirect effect β=0.302, 95%CI: [0.246, 0.360]). However, teaching ability (β=-0.090, p<0.05) showed a negative effect on enrolment effect, and industry influence did not show a significant effect (p>0.05). In addition, institutional brand awareness failed to significantly moderate the effect of the master teacher effect on the enrolment effect (p>0.05). This study deepens the theoretical application of the celebrity teacher effect in the art education market, reveals the key role of parental satisfaction, and provides practical insights into the enrolment strategies, teacher management and branding of dance training institutions.
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by Ronie N. Saporno
2025,10(3);
34 Views
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Inclusive education holds significant value today as it builds an environment where all students, regardless of their abilities, backgrounds, or needs, have equal opportunities to participate in learning. This approach promotes social integration, encouraging students to develop empathy, respect, and understanding for each other's differences, which are essential skills for life beyond the classroom. Inclusive education not only supports individual student development but also strengthens the social fabric by cultivating a more equitable, respectful, and inclusive society. This paper was positioned in exploring the inclusivity biases of pre-service special education (SPED) college students in handling classrooms with pupils having special needs. Their narratives reflected self-efficacy in promoting equity in classrooms. Pre-service SPED college students were purposively sampled from a higher education institution in Province of Biliran, Philippines. The study revealed that pre-service SPED students’ belief systems, formed by their perceptions, attitudes, and experiences, strongly influence how they approach inclusive education, particularly biases and low self-efficacy can hinder these. SPED college students feel uncertain and unprepared to meet diverse needs, often due to limited practical experience and a lack of confidence. The study suggested that training, practical field experiences, and reflective activities in teacher preparation programs can help future educators confront and overcome biases, strengthening their self-efficacy and readiness to support all students effectively. By addressing these beliefs early, teacher training programs have the potential to encourage inclusivity and promote equitable learning environments.
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by Richard N. Verdeflor, Emma Q. Tenedero, Lanie M. Pacadaljen, Joy B. Araza, Abegail G. Bordios, Aeron P. Boller, Joseph B. Gonzales
2025,10(3);
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Understanding the concept of mindset shift in education is essential as it offers important perspectives on how individuals’ beliefs and attitudes toward learning transform, affecting their motivation, involvement, and overall academic success. This study examined the experiences of college students who had previously experienced apprehension toward science and mathematics. The research aimed to understand the factors that influenced their attitudes toward these subjects and the mechanisms that facilitated a shift in their mindset. College students (n=16) were purposively sampled to participate in one-on-one interviews. Several factors contributed to these shifts, including teacher encouragement, the application of real-world concepts, and positive reinforcement. These elements helped shift students’ perceptions of these subjects, developing motivation for learning and engagement. The study also emphasized the importance of social interactions, guidance, and support from teachers and peers in facilitating mindset changes. As students transitioned from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, they were more willing to embrace challenges, view mistakes as opportunities for learning, and persist in problem-solving tasks. This mindset shift helped them sustain their academic journey, as they became more open to deal with challenges, seek guidance when necessary, and persist through difficulties. Understanding how such shifts influence students’ resilience in the face of academic challenges could also contribute to the development of targeted interventions that enhance learning outcomes and build a lifelong love for learning.
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by Zhihua Deng
2025,10(3);
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This research takes a mixed methods approach alongside employing a cultural lens to examine the intricate connection between cultural identity and psychological adjustment of international students studying at international universities. The study analyzes employing quantitative technique 300 responses of structured survey and qualitative technique of semi structured interview conducted to 20 students of Chinese language on what formulates cultural identity and the consequences of psychological adaption. It was also found that language ability (β = 0.452, p < 0.001) and available support from peers/buddies (β = 0.386, p < 0.001) are significant positive contributors of psychological adaptation while (β = -0.325, p < 0.001) academic stresses and (β = -0.298, p < 0.001) cultural differences are negative influences to the adaptation skills. There is a strong linkage between the integration of host society and the sociocultural adjustment indicating a strong dependence (r = 0.58, p < 0.01) on the development of separated bicultural identity. The differences by areas show that students from East Asia get better adaption (M = 3.9, SD = 0.14) as compared to students from Europe (M = 3.0, SD = 0.17), thus proving that closeness to the originating culture aids in adaption to a better extent. Qualitative results also bring out in detail the complexities of identity construction amidst adaptation and the pivotal role language bears on one’s mental health. The research builds upon the already established acculturation dimensions by incorporating them in a fresh perspective on Chinese language learning while also offering meaningful recommendations to the educational sector in formulating effective policies. Such insights highlight the importance of language clinics which not only incorporate the maintenance of aspects of a student’s cultural such as identity in the provision of adequate care but also promote the student’s wellbeing in their integration into Chinese academic contexts.
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by Ailing Tian, Jian-Hong Ye
2025,10(3);
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In the context of creativity as an important core competence for students, it is pivotal to study students' team creativity, which explains the necessity of group context and collective work, and promotes the development of students' team achievement and task performance. Despite recognizing the value of team creativity in student development, there is a lack of coherence and consolidation in the application of the current research in this domain. The aim of this systematic review was therefore to conduct a detailed analysis of the application of team creativity for young researchers. This systematic literature review aimed to comprehensively analyze the empirical studies on students' team creativity over the past decade (2014-2023). Through a systematic search and careful screening, 10 eligible studies were identified and analyzed, and it was found that: (1) The study area was scattered; students formed teams and completed research tasks by themselves; and the research subjects were mainly undergraduates and postgraduates; (2) Research hypotheses and research questions focused on verifying the factors that affect students' team creativity and their impact on team achievement; and (3) Factors affecting students' team creativity include team communication, team cognitive style, team quick trust, and jealousy. There is a positive correlation between student team creativity and team achievement and task performance.
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by Ishaq Hamed Al sulaimani, Hooi Lian Lim
2025,10(3);
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There is a paucity of empirical research on the direct influence of culture on the employment of formative assessment practices in the classrooms. Consequently, this study employs Hofstede’s cultural dimensions to investigate the influence of different dimensions of culture on formative assessment practices. Data were obtained from 91 science teachers in Cycle Two schools located in the Sultanate of Oman. A self-administered structured type of questionnaire was employed, and the primary data were analyzed using SPSS. According to the results, the formative assessment practices of the science teachers were significantly influenced by the five culture dimensions investigated: Power-distance, Collectivism-individualism, Masculinity-Femininity, Uncertainty avoidance, and Oriental view (long-term orientation and short-term orientation). The findings offer empirical validation and vital theoretical insights into how culture can interact and influence delivery of formative assessment practices in the classroom. Practically, valuable insights are offered to policy makers and implementers as they embark on the strengthening of teachers’ competencies in formative assessment.
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by Xiaoqi Xu, Siti Rohaida Binti Mohamed Zainal
2025,10(3);
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With the advent of the global digital and intelligent era, the independent innovation of enterprise employees plays an irreplaceable role in helping Chinese enterprises establish a new competitive edge in the global market. Employee creativity is embodied in cultivating and enhancing employees' innovative abilities. Implementing digital transformation has become a top priority for organizations and leadership. This study examines the relationship between digital leadership and employee creativity based on Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory and Social Exchange Theory (SET).
A quantitative methodology was employed using a questionnaire survey conducted with 302 middle-management employees in the high-tech industry in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. This study utilizes a correlational design, focusing on assessing the strength and nature of relationships between variables. It addresses the research gap concerning the relationship between employees' attitudes toward digital transformation and their creativity. The study also highlights the theoretical and practical implications of technological innovation, employees' acceptance of digital transformation, and digital leadership in fostering creativity within organizations.
The findings reveal that (a) relative advantage and technological innovativeness positively influence digital transformation acceptance attitude (DA); (b) DA mediates the relationship between relative advantage, technological innovativeness, and employee creativity; (c) digital leadership positively moderates the relationship between relative advantage, technological innovativeness, and DA; and (d) DA positively affects employee creativity. These findings elucidate the mechanisms through which relative advantage and technological innovativeness affect employee creativity and expand the literature on the antecedents of employee creativity. The paper discusses practical implications and suggestions for future research.
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by Jiani Liu, Haifeng Lu
2025,10(3);
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The Jiangnan Canal extends through a water town wetland where millions of lakes and mountains form a beautiful natural land base with abundant resources and easy travel access. Such an ecological foundation helps develop gardens throughout Jiangnan. This article classifies gardens with educational functions along the Jiangnan Canal from four aspects: A classification of gardens in Jiangnan divides them into temple gardens, ancestral temple gardens, academic gardens, and commemorative gardens. This work examines how temples utilized education during rituals and gatherings, environmental management activities, and religious worship ceremonies. The discussion explores the psychological effects of garden environments on visitors through Pierre Bourdieu's field theory, which studies how specific forms connect to educational functions. This analysis summarizes why Jiangnan Canal garden educational activities continue flourishing while presenting future directions for sustaining contemporary Jiangnan Canal landscape education.
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by Yasser Fakri Mustafa, Wejdan Al-Shakarchi
2025,10(3);
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Mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, and cognitive impairments, have become increasingly prevalent in modern society, demanding innovative and effective treatment options. While conventional pharmacotherapy remains the cornerstone of psychiatric treatment, its limitations—ranging from side effects to resistance—have fueled the search for novel therapeutic agents. Coumarins, a group of naturally occurring phenolic compounds, have become excellent candidates for this search because they have many biological functions. This review looks at the possibility of coumarins as neuroactive compounds that can change important pathways that could link to mental disorders. Coumarins have powerful antidepressants, anxiety-relieving, and brain-boosting effects because they can change neurotransmitter systems, especially serotoninergic, dopaminergic, and GABAergic pathways. Their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties also make them potentially useful as medicines, since they can help with the underlying pathophysiology of mental health conditions. Beyond their pharmacodynamic properties, coumarins also present advantages in terms of bioavailability and safety, making them attractive candidates for future drug development. Despite promising preclinical and early clinical findings, the transition from laboratory to therapeutic application remains an unexplored area. Challenges such as dose optimization, formulation strategies, and clinical validation require further exploration. Finally, this review integrates phytochemistry, neuroscience, and psychopharmacology to discuss coumarins, a class of naturally occurring neurotherapeutics with limited research. As more research is done to find out what all coumarins can do, they may change the way psychiatric treatments are done by providing a natural, multi-target approach to mental health in a time when mental distress is on the rise.
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by Zhou Wei, Zulkarnain Bin Hazim, Asniza Hamimi Abdul Tharim
2025,10(3);
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China, with a population of 1.42 billion, has 10 million individuals with autism, including over 2 million children. The increasing prevalence of autism, coupled with a 40-year lag in awareness and research compared to developed nations, has led to significant challenges in providing effective interventions. Although private rehabilitation institutions have proliferated, 90% being privately operated, the quality of these centers varies greatly, often relying on parents and educators without standardized practices. Poorly designed rehabilitation environments may hinder or worsen therapeutic outcomes This study examines autism rehabilitation spaces in Guangzhou, Nanchang, Jiangxi and Beijing using a case study approach, incorporating methods such as observations and interviews. It identifies key principles for designing functional, modular, and structured spaces that cater to the sensory needs of autistic children, emphasizing natural rehabilitation and simulated community scenarios. The research integrates modern design trends and technological advancements to propose a scientifically sound framework for creating autism rehabilitation spaces in China. This framework supports therapy, learning, and societal integration while addressing the unique spatial needs of older autistic children. By bridging the gap between China's practices and international standards, this study contributes to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, particularly quality education and equality, offering a replicable model for inclusive and impactful rehabilitation design.
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by Qixue Li, Siti Nur Aafifah Binti Hashim, Meng Song, Lina Shen
2025,10(3);
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This study conducted a systematic literature review that focuses on implementing hybrid learning in special education. Four databases were searched, and nine articles were included as fully fulfilled the inclusion criteria (1) written in English, (2) within past five years (2015-2024), (3) known as journal, (4) open access/ full-text available, and (5) focuses on hybrid learning in special education. PRISMA 2020 with four stages were used as the data collection in this study. The findings revealed the success factors of implementing hybrid learning included Technological Infrastructure and Access, Teacher Familiarity with Technology, Personalized Learning Approaches and Parental and Institutional Support; while the advantages of hybrid learning in special education are Flexibility and Accessibility, Improved Engagement through Technology and Individualized Learning and Monitoring; and the challenges of implementing hybrid learning in special education are Digital Divide and Accessibility Issues, Teacher Preparedness and Training, Parental Involvement and Home Learning Conditions, Home Environment Challenges, and Engagement and Motivation. Implications are given as education institutions should provide teacher training and professional development; and incorporate Project-Based Learning into hybrid learning in special education to better support the students with special needs in hybrid learning.
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by Mengtian Lu, Wahiza Binti Abdul Wahid, Amer Shakir Zainol, Li Aimin
2025,10(3);
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The development of museum cultural and creative industries (MCCIs), defined as economic activities integrating cultural heritage with creative product design, has become integral to museum progress under the Chinese government's advocacy and public attention. This study integrates social identity theory[1] and value-belief-norm theory[2] to investigate how museum souvenirs in Northwest China mediate cultural identity and pro-environmental behaviors. Through comparative analysis, focusing on the Ningxia Museum, this research explores the cultural and innovative development of provincial museums in China's Shaanxi, Gansu, and Ningxia provinces. Using grounded theory and expert interviews, supplemented by visitor surveys measuring cultural identity levels (α = 0.82), the study reveals that while facing challenges like high costs and insufficient competitiveness, the key to MCCIs’ growth lies in better reflecting museums' social service functions and enhancing visitors’ emotional connections to regional heritage. The study proposes the CCPEN development strategy (Cultural Connection, Policy Support, Product Innovation, Education, and Narrative Integration), which prioritizes embedding sustainability narratives into product design to align with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). These findings offer actionable insights for museums globally, particularly in underdeveloped regions, to leverage cultural assets for fostering sustainability and identity.
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by pingfang zhang, Haifeng Lu
2025,10(3);
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This study explores the psychosocial dynamics of silk industrial heritage conservation in Linghu Town, Zhejiang Province, from the perspective of living heritage and social psychology. By integrating field research with Social Identity Theory and Cultural Memory Theory, we investigate how the reactivation of industrial memory shapes community identity, fosters pro-environmental attitudes, and promotes sustainable behaviors. The findings reveal that heritage spaces serve as psychological stimuli, evoking nostalgia and pride, while traditional practices like sericulture strengthen collective identity and environmental stewardship. The study advocates for participatory approaches to align heritage preservation with contemporary social values, emphasizing the role of living heritage in enhancing community well-being and environmental sustainability.
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