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. 5 (2025): Published
Table of Contents
Open AccessResearch Articles
by Qier Sa
2025,10(5);
146 Views
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In recent years, with the deepening of China's capital market, the impact of collective psychological characteristics in corporate governance on investor behavior has become increasingly prominent. Taking Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 listed companies as samples, this paper systematically analyzes collective psychological variables such as decision-making convergence, management optimism bias, shareholders' emotional resonance, information transparency and governance structure adaptability, and reveals their multi-dimensional impacts on investors' shareholding ratio, trading frequency and risk preference through dynamic panel regression and grey correlation analysis methods. It is found that board decision convergence has the most significant positive effect on institutional investors' shareholding stability, while management optimism bias significantly exacerbates short-term volatility and speculative behavior in the market. Shareholder sentiment resonance is particularly pronounced in small and mid-cap firms, amplifying market volatility. Information transparency and governance structure adaptability, on the other hand, enhance the rational decision-making basis of professional investors by reducing information asymmetry and enhancing governance efficiency. The time-series results show that the impact of collective psychology on the capital market is gradually increasing with tighter regulation and optimized investor structure.
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by Mhaydeeliza J. Salve
2025,10(5);
195 Views
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This study examined the relationship of English language anxiety on the academic performance of students in higher education institutions in Sulu during the 2024-2025 academic year. A descriptive-correlational study of 200 students, chosen based on specific criteria and analyzed via mean and standard deviation for descriptive statistics, and applied t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation for inferential evaluation, revealed that most participants were female, aged 19-25, mainly in their second or third year of college, and had college-educated parents. The study found that moderate English language anxiety was prevalent among students and negatively affected their academic performance, classroom engagement, and confidence, with grades in English subjects often just passing. Moreover, students with more educated parents showed less anxiety and performed better academically, and year level also influenced achievement. Students with moderate anxiety tended to achieve marginal academic results, consistent with Horwitz et al.'s theory on the role of emotional and psychological factors in second language learning challenges. The study suggests that HEIs should implement strategies to reduce language anxiety and improve academic outcomes.
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by Fritz D. Bacalso, Clifford John B. Orquia, Cyre P. Paclipan, Francis E. Villamor, Evangeline C. Rellin, Anesito L. Cutillas
2025,10(5);
143 Views
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In today's technology-driven industries, the demands placed on employees have become increasingly complex. Beyond mere technical proficiency, they are required to possess a diverse and dynamic skill set that empowers them to assess challenges, identify innovative solutions, and adapt strategies to overcome obstacles in diverse contexts. The purpose of this study was to analyze the experiences of Cebu Technological University (CTU) graduates employed in construction, design, and engineering industries in terms of their acquired soft skills. This exploratory-qualitative study purposively sampled 16 CTU graduates currently employed as engineers, architects, and drafters. Interviews were conducted to extract the narrative from CTU graduates about their experience while working in their fields. Narrative analysis indicated that leadership was the most essential soft skills that the CTU graduates should learn. CTU graduates are expected to cooperate with colleagues, create plans and designs, respond to client requests, and fulfill deadlines successfully. Leadership, innovative thinking, proactiveness, and communication enable them to take delegate duties and motivate team members to achieve common goals, consequently increasing their overall effectiveness and productivity at work. CTU graduates advocate for extensive industry collaboration to enhance internship programs and ensure alignment with academic coursework. Providing students with hands-on experience would expose them to theoretical learning, and opportunities for creativity and problem-solving, the curriculum can better prepare students for success in their chosen fields.
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by Jose Calizaya-Lopez, Maricruz Ancco-Valdivia, Wendy Roselyn Apaza-Lopez, Gabriela Stefany Carrillo-Clavitea, Elizabeth Adelayda Huacallo-Vilca, Aracely Leonor Huillca Rafael, Ariosto Carita-Choquecahua, Carlos Trujillo-Vera, Edgar Hilario Barreda-Coaquira, Roberto Cervantes-Rivera
2025,10(5);
240 Views
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Risky sexual behaviors (RSB) are associated with a lack of sex education, misinformation, and contexts of social vulnerability. The level of risky sexual behaviors in young Peruvians was analyzed according to their sociodemographic variables. The study was descriptive, quantitative and cross-sectional, involving 2064 young people obtaining sociodemographic information, and a validated instrument was used to assess risky sexual behaviors. Non-parametric statistical analyses were performed for data comparison. A high level of RSB (69.3%), sex with a condom was found at a low level (67.9%), sex without a condom at a high level (89%), sex under the effect of substances at a high level (87.5%) and in the casual sex dimension at a high level (88.3%). Likewise, RSB, according to the sociodemographic variables, presented statistically significant differences. It is concluded that substances such as alcohol and/or drugs may be associated with decreased self-control and greater participation in RSB, such as an increased probability of contracting sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies.
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by Jason V. Ang, Florabelle J. Corpin, Miguel E. Supremo, Jr., Tyron James T. Ralar, Adelyn L. Tonalete
2025,10(5);
180 Views
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This qualitative exploratory research investigates the aspirations and realities of motivating and engaging 21 st -century learners in Philippine higher education classrooms. It examines the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization, technology, and evolving learning styles, utilizing the frameworks of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). The study explored the perspectives of 40 education teachers from Eastern Visayas, Philippines through in-depth interviews, focusing on their aspirations for student motivation and engagement, their observations of current learners, and their strategies for fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment. The findings highlight the need to align teaching practices with psychological principles such as emotional intelligence, autonomy, relatedness, and balanced technology integration. The study concludes by emphasizing the crucial role of professional development for educators in equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to create motivating and engaging classrooms that meet the needs of 21 st -century learners.
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by Yanhong Pan, Krisada Daoruang
2025,10(5);
130 Views
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This study explores the correspondence and application value between musical morphological characteristics in Bach's suite compositional paradigm and social psychological phenomena through an interdisciplinary perspective. The research employs diverse methodologies, combining musical analysis, experimental psychology, and neuroscience techniques to systematically examine how cyclic structures, thematic variations, principles of contrast, polyphonic textures, and narrative structures in Bach's suites influence listeners' cognitive processes, emotional experiences, and social behaviors. Experimental results demonstrate significant correlations between Bach's morphological features and environmental psychology concepts of spatial perception, adaptive mechanisms, and order construction (r=0.76-0.92, p<0.001). Specifically, strong empirical support was obtained for the correspondence between cyclic structure and spatial perception (r=0.89), the functional connection between thematic variation and environmental adaptability (β=0.87), and the construction of social order sense through voice hierarchy (r=0.88). Bach's principles of contrast showed significant formative effects on emotional regulation capacity (d=2.04), while polyphonic structures effectively enhanced pluralistic social cognition (average increase of 50 points, p<0.001), and narrative structures demonstrated systematic effects in social environment adaptation (average increase of 27.5 points). Based on these findings, the research successfully transformed Bach's musical morphological principles into innovative application schemes for environmental design, social interaction, and stress management, with experimental validation showing significantly better effects than traditional methods (38.4%-58.2% improvement, p<0.001). This study not only enriches the theoretical connotations of musical morphology and social psychology but also establishes systematic conceptual mapping relationships between the two fields, while providing innovative paradigms based on musical morphology for environmental design, social organization, and mental health promotion. The research results support the possibility of viewing Bach's suites as microscopic models of social environments, opening new pathways for interdisciplinary dialogue between music and psychology, with important implications for future cross-domain research and practical applications.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Goni Md Osman, Sang-Kuck Chung, Nargis Dewan
2025,10(5);
172 Views
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This study explores how attitudes toward halal food influence food satisfaction, life satisfaction, and restaurant selection among overseas Muslim residents in South Korea. A survey of 511 Muslim individuals from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan, residing in Gimhae, was conducted. The results show that positive attitudes toward halal food significantly enhance both food satisfaction and life satisfaction. However, length of stay in South Korea did not significantly moderate the relationship between attitudes and restaurant choice, indicating that preferences remain stable over time. Additionally, attitudes toward halal and Korean restaurants were statistically similar, suggesting that Muslims assess restaurants based on available halal-friendly options rather than the restaurant type. Many rely on rooted knowledge of ingredients to identify suitable meals such as fish, shrimp, or vegetarian dishes enabling informed dining even in non-halal-certified restaurants.
This study also clarifies the misconception that Muslims cannot eat Korean food at all. The restriction primarily applies to dishes containing pork or non-halal meat. However, when restaurants use halal-certified meat or offer vegetarian and seafood alternatives, Muslims can and do enjoy Korean cuisine. These findings underscore the importance of increasing halal-friendly options and transparent ingredient information to support Muslim consumers. The study has practical implications for restaurant owners, policymakers, and the food service industry in South Korea, emphasizing the need for inclusive dining environments, clear labeling, and culturally sensitive service to enhance the well-being and satisfaction of Muslim residents.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Kexin Yan
2025,10(5);
139 Views
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This mixed-methods study examines the case of Bangkok’s Pink Line to understand the link between psychological resilience and wayfinding in barrier-free transit systems. The study collects quantitative data through interviews, think-aloud protocols, and observational studies to assess how different users such as people with physical and sensory impairments, the elderly, caregivers, and commuters interact with the transit system and its design elements. The results demonstrate that psychological accessibility factors shape wayfinding performance more than the removal of physical barriers. Three environmental factors were found to be particularly relevant: sensory channel information redundancy, decisional point unambiguity, and spatial continuity. The study shows that psychological resilience influences the effect of environmental design on navigation performance—Differently across various user groups. These findings enrich theories of environmental psychology and inform transit design by illustrating the utility of barrier-free guidance systems that integrate spatial and psychological access considerations to improve urban mobility for diverse populations in expanding metropolitan regions.
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by Sixiao Chen, Hui Ni
2025,10(5);
178 Views
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With the deepening development of globalization, university students' cultural identity faces reshaping and challenges. Intangible cultural heritage, as an important carrier of traditional culture, plays a key role in university aesthetic education. This research adopts a mixed research methodology, integrating environmental psychology and cultural identity theory to explore the influence of environmental perception on cultural identity construction in university aesthetic education. The findings reveal that: the physical environment promotes cultural identification through spatial cognition and place attachment; social interaction strengthens the internalization of cultural values through group interaction and social support networks; emotional experience deepens cultural identity through cultural memory activation, aesthetic experience, and cultural empathy. Based on empirical results, an integrated model of "environmental perception-cultural experience-identity construction" is proposed, revealing the staged characteristics and psychological mechanisms of cultural identity formation in intangible heritage aesthetic education environments. The research demonstrates that optimizing intangible heritage teaching environment design, enhancing social interaction quality, and deepening emotional experience are effective pathways to promote university students' cultural identity construction, providing scientific evidence for theoretical innovation and practical reform of intangible cultural heritage education in university aesthetic education.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Yu Lu, Duoying Pan
2025,10(5);
284 Views
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In response to escalating global environmental challenges and the growing prominence of eco-labeling as a market-based sustainability instrument, this research examines the psychology of culture to analyze the dynamics of eco-labels in international trade and their effects on consumer purchase intentions. Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behavior and Hofstede's cultural dimensions framework, we investigate how purchase decisions vary across cultures regarding eco-label attributes. Using structural equation modeling with data from 1,824 consumers across six culturally diverse countries (United States, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, and Netherlands), selected through stratified random sampling to maximize cultural diversity representation, we found significant cross-cultural differences in eco-label effectiveness mediated by environmental concern, perceived consumer effectiveness, and green trust. Collectivistic consumers responded more positively to eco-labels emphasizing community benefits, while individualistic consumers preferred personal benefit framing. Uncertainty avoidance moderated the relationship between eco-label credibility and consumer trust in third-party certifications, while long-term orientation influenced the effectiveness of comprehensibility cues. These findings advance sustainable marketing theory and provide actionable strategies for international marketers by demonstrating the importance of culturally-contextualized eco-labeling approaches. For policymakers and eco-label governance bodies, this research offers empirical evidence for developing culturally-sensitive certification frameworks that accommodate diverse consumer information processing styles while maintaining universal credibility standards. The cultural contingency framework developed provides foundations for optimizing eco-labeling policies across international markets, ultimately contributing to more effective sustainable consumption promotion across diverse cultural contexts.
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by Rolly B. Tolentino, Abdel J. Amilhamja, Norenna S. Sarahadil
2025,10(5);
152 Views
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Accreditation is essential for maintaining educational standards, institutional accountability, and societal relevance in higher education. In the Philippines, AACCUP plays a pivotal role in advancing public colleges and universities. This study explored the socio-educational impact of AACCUP accreditation on higher education institutions in Sulu, a region with distinct socio-political and economic conditions. Using a descriptive-correlational approach, data from 100 faculty members across various departments were collected through a validated survey focusing on curricular standards, administrative support, faculty engagement, student involvement, and community outreach. Strong and statistically significant correlations were found among the different dimensions of accreditation’s impact—such as between administrative support and faculty involvement (r = 0.835), and faculty involvement and student participation (r = 0.779). These relationships confirm that improvements in one area catalyze enhancements in others, reinforcing accreditation’s role as a comprehensive mechanism for institutional development. The findings suggest that in regions like Sulu, accreditation goes beyond compliance, acting as a catalyst for academic excellence, stability, and community development. The study calls for ongoing investments in faculty development, broader stakeholder engagement, and further research to amplify accreditation’s long-term impact on Philippine higher education. Shaping behaviors, strengthening belief in personal and collective capability, and fostering a socially responsive educational environment, accreditation emerges not only as a structural benchmark but also as a transformative force. It reinforces faculty and student self-efficacy, cultivates motivation, and promotes collaborative engagement across institutional and community domains. These support a holistic academic ecosystem in which accreditation enables sustained institutional growth, resilience, and relevance especially in underserved and conflict-affected regions.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Analiza B. Calles
2025,10(5);
275 Views
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This study examines the psychological effects of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings, with a particular focus on cognitive, behavioral, and social dimensions. Based on interviews with higher education instructors in Biliran Province, Philippines, the findings indicate that although AI tools ease cognitive load by automating repetitive tasks; however, they often lack the depth and contextual relevance necessary for specialized academic subjects. This shortfall may reduce cognitive engagement, as students could become overly dependent on AI-generated content, thereby weakening their critical thinking skills. Behaviorally, the shift toward AI reliance raises ethical concerns, as students are increasingly bypassing independent learning in favor of automated responses, thus threatening academic integrity. On a social level, AI affects student-instructor interactions and intensifies privacy concerns, with participants voicing apprehension about data security and AI-facilitated plagiarism. These findings highlight the importance of balanced AI integration—one that fosters cognitive engagement, upholds ethical academic behavior, and maintains authentic social interaction—to ensure responsible AI use in educational contexts.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Armando A. Alviola
2025,10(5);
406 Views
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There is a growing concern of juvenile delinquency in the Philippines, particularly among vulnerable youth exposed to poverty, violence, peer pressure, and a lack of proper guidance. Despite existing legal frameworks and educational programs, there remains a significant gap in accessible, community-based learning resources that specifically tackle juvenile delinquency in a culturally and socially relevant manner. This mixed-method study developed a knowledge-based material in juvenile delinquency in the Philippine context for community learning campaigns. Evaluators ( n=357 ), such as practitioners, administrators, and instructors, were purposively sampled from higher education institutions (HEIs) in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Among them, interviews ( n=15 ) were also conducted to extract in-depth perceptions about the suitability, feasibility, and applicability of the proposed community learning material. Practitioners, administrators, and instructors consistently rated the material as very good in areas such as objectives, content, creativity, organization, and instructional activities. Notably, instructors gave higher ratings across most criteria, particularly in objectives and content, suggesting that the material aligns well with academic standards and classroom applications. In addition, the material was rated very good in terms of its suitability, feasibility, and acceptability, showing its pedagogical value and relevance in both academic and community-based settings. The material was also acknowledged for its social relevance, especially in addressing contemporary youth challenges such as peer pressure, lack of mentorship, and exposure to systemic issues like poverty and violence. Using community learning materials could serve as a transformative educational tool—not only enhancing knowledge but also building civic awareness and preventive action among young learners and communities.
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by BinKai Ge
2025,10(5);
171 Views
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This study investigates the social-psychological mechanisms through which green marketing influences consumer purchase behavior, with a specific focus on the mediating role of environmental consciousness and the moderating effect of collectivism. Using a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design, we collected data from 1,103 consumers across six metropolitan areas in China through surveys and follow-up focus groups (n=72). Structural equation modeling revealed that environmental consciousness mediates approximately 55% of green marketing's influence on purchase behavior (β = 0.22, 95% CI: 0.17-0.28), indicating that the majority of green marketing's effectiveness operates through enhancing consumers' environmental awareness rather than direct persuasion. The findings also demonstrate a significant moderation effect of collectivism on the relationship between environmental consciousness and purchase behavior (β = 0.15, p < 0.01), with stronger effects observed among highly collectivistic consumers. This suggests that cultural values substantially shape how environmental consciousness translates into sustainable consumption practices. The moderated mediation index was significant (index = 0.09, 95% CI: 0.04-0.15), confirming that the indirect effect of green marketing varies conditional on collectivism levels. By integrating perspectives from the Theory of Planned Behavior, Value-Belief-Norm theory, and Social Cognitive Theory, our research establishes a comprehensive framework for understanding the psychological pathways underlying green consumer behavior. These findings contribute to both theoretical development in environmental psychology and practical insights for marketers, suggesting that green marketing strategies should prioritize consciousness-raising approaches tailored to different consumer segments based on their environmental awareness levels and cultural orientations. The demonstrated importance of collectivism has particular implications for cross-cultural marketing strategies, indicating that emphasizing community benefits may be especially effective in collectivistic contexts.
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by Zhen Zeng, Marzie Hatef Jalil
2025,10(5);
161 Views
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Employing a Transformable Garment Co-Design (TGCD) represents a sustainable design strategy that provides a solution for balancing resource conservation with consumer demands for enhanced lifestyle quality. However, the willingness to accept this innovative approach remains underexplored, and the key factors influencing their readiness have yet to be identified. Drawing on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), this study aims to investigate the roles of appreciation for aesthetics and functionality (from a positive attitude) and perceived prior experience (from perceived behavioral control) as significant variables impacting the willingness of the young consumer, particularly Gen Z, to engage with TGCD. A quantitative research method was used, utilizing random sampling and collecting data through a survey of Gen Z university students in Zhejiang Province, China. A total of 375 respondents participated in the survey. Hotelling’s T-squared test in SPSS was employed to evaluate the significance of the proposed factors. The findings indicated that appreciation for aesthetics and functionality, as well as a positive attitude and perceived prior experience with TGCD, significantly influence Gen Z's willingness to adopt this design approach. This research extends the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). It contributes to the broader field of sustainable design, particularly within the context of Total Green Circular Design (TGCD) in China, by offering insights into the market potential of this innovative strategy in garment design.
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by Li Zhe, Syafila Kamarudin, Jasmin Arif Shah
2025,10(5);
140 Views
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) communication has become a strategic tool for reputation management. This research presents a systematic literature review of research (2015–2024) between CSR communication and corporate reputation in the Chinese context. We followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines to identify 20 relevant peer-reviewed studies. The review addresses three key questions (1) the state of this research in terms of scope and trends, (2) the theoretical frameworks applied and the influence of Chinese cultural factors, and (3) the main findings on how CSR communication practices impact corporate reputation in China. Across studies, effective CSR communication – characterized by authenticity, transparency, and alignment with cultural values – is generally found to enhance corporate reputation by building stakeholder trust and identification. However, perceived motive hypocrisy or misalignment between talk and action can damage reputation. Notably, Chinese cultural norms and the media environment shape both communication strategies and stakeholder responses. Discuss how classic theories are affirmed or extended in the Chinese context, and provide an integrative framework linking CSR communication to reputation outcomes.
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by Honglan Yang, Yuan-Cheng Chang, Kexuan Zhu
2025,10(5);
332 Views
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Promoting pro-environmental behavior among university students is of significant importance in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals , particularly quality education and responsible consumption and production. However, the internal mechanisms by which environmental knowledge translates into pro-environmental behavior remain insufficiently understood, with limited studies conducted in the context of Guangxi, China. Based on the protection motivation theory (PMT) and a survey of 812 university students in Guangxi, this study examines the chain-mediating mechanism through which environmental knowledge influences pro-environmental behavior via environmental risk perception and environmental attitude.The study used survey questionnaires, employing standardized scales to assess environmental knowledge, risk perception, environmental attitude, and pro-environmental behavior. The following facts are revealed via structural equation modeling (SEM):Environmental risk perception (β = 0.084, p < 0.001) and environmental attitude (β = -0.062, p < 0.001) fully mediated the relationship between environmental knowledge and pro-environmental behavior. In addition, a significant chain-mediating effect was observed: environmental knowledge influences risk perception, which in turn shapes environmental attitude, ultimately leading to pro-environmental behavior (β = 0.048, p < 0.001).The findings indicate that environmental knowledge alone is insufficient to drive behavioral change; it is crucial to simultaneously strengthen risk perception and cultivate positive environmental attitudes. The "knowledge–perception–attitude–behavior" intervention framework proposed in this study offers empirical evidence for environmental education in universities in developing countries and has significant practical implications for advancing the SDGs.
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by Nurmini U. Supian
2025,10(5);
148 Views
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This study examined cognitive-based toward research, evidence-based teaching practices, and engagement-oriented professional development among English instructors in Sulu HEIs during the 2024-2025 academic year. Employing a descriptive-correlational design and purposive sampling (n=200), data were analyzed using weighted means, standard deviations, independent samples t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlations. Findings revealed a predominantly female, married teacher population, largely chronological aged 26-30 and 31+, holding master's degrees and possessing 2-7 years of experience. Teachers demonstrated strong positive cognitive attitudes toward research, effectively utilized evidence-based teaching methods, and actively participated in professional development. Crucially, these aspects were not significantly influenced by demographic factors. Strong positive correlations were observed among cognitive attitudes toward research, evidence-based practices, and engagement in professional development. Positive research cognitive attitudes significantly predicted the adoption of evidence-based teaching strategies.
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by Nor Salahfiah Mohd Saufi, Ahmad Rozelan Yunus, Norida Abdullah, Zawiah Mat, Nurul Huda Ishak, Aina Dalila Ahmad Rozelan
2025,10(5);
239 Views
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The study aimed to develop a reliable module of career counselling based on the trait-factor theory for government school counsellors in Malaysia. Known as the Modul Kaunseling Kerjaya Tret dan Faktor (MKKKTF), this module was adapted from the Model Pembinaan Modul Sidek (MPMS) and integrated with the trait-factor theorem guidelines. To determine the module’s validity, the content and the module’s appropriateness and significance were evaluated and reviewed by a group of panel experts who were selected using a specific list of criteria. Using the Fuzzy Delphi Technique, the experts’ responses and evaluation of MKKKTF were analysed, and the findings revealed that the MKKKTF was significantly variable to be used as a guideline for government school counsellors, including those who are not registered with the Kaunselor Berdaftar Perakuan Amalan (KBPA) in Malaysia.
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by Xiaowei Wang, Nanjun Sai
2025,10(5);
126 Views
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With the deepening application of information technology in higher education, the construction of students' social presence in blended learning environments has become a key factor affecting educational quality. This study employed a mixed-methods design, using 120 undergraduate students from a provincial key university as research subjects, and through quasi-experimental research explored the mechanism and influencing factors of information technology in promoting social presence construction. The findings revealed that students' overall social presence level in blended learning environments was moderately high (M=4.82), with the affective expression dimension scoring highest (M=5.12), while the group cohesion dimension showed considerable room for improvement (M=4.61). The development of social presence demonstrated distinct temporal phase characteristics, significantly increasing from 4.45 at the beginning of the semester to 5.18 at the end. The research confirmed a strong correlation between social presence and learning outcomes, explaining 47.2% of the variance in learning satisfaction, with a correlation coefficient of 0.645 with continued learning intention. Different technological tools exhibited differential effects in promoting social presence, with synchronous video conferencing systems showing the best results (5.74). Specific matching relationships existed between technological functional characteristics and social presence dimensions. The frequency of technology use and social presence showed an inverted U-shaped relationship, with optimal usage frequency being 7-9 times per week. Multi-level moderation effect analysis indicated that individual characteristics (introversion-extroversion personality, β=0.416), environmental factors (course subject characteristics, β=0.412), and technological factors (platform friendliness, β=0.451) significantly moderated the relationship between technology use and social presence. The study constructed a matching theory between technological functional characteristics and social presence dimensions, expanding the application boundaries of social presence theory in blended learning contexts, and providing important theoretical foundation and practical guidance for the precise design of blended learning environments and student-centered educational reform.
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by Richard N. Verdeflor, Vilma P. Gayrama, Jenette R. Cabalbag, Ruth T. Sabonsolin, Naneta M. Panit, Wilma G. Aquino, Joel R. Sintos
2025,10(5);
386 Views
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Mathematics anxiety is a common and distressing issue among students that significantly affects their attitudes and performance in mathematics. It is characterized by feelings of tension, fear, and concern when dealing with math tasks, and these emotions can impair cognitive processing and problem-solving abilities. Effective classroom management and positive teacher-student relationships are critical in mitigating mathematics anxiety. This paper explored the experiences of high school students in classrooms that reduced their anxiety in mathematics. High school students (n=16) were purposively sampled to be interviewed in this study. Students’ narratives indicated that when teachers demonstrated understanding, created an inclusive environment, and expressed confidence and enthusiasm about the subject, students felt safe to engage with the material without the fear of embarrassment. This supportive atmosphere encouraged active participation, normalized mistakes, and promoted a growth mindset, ultimately reducing anxiety. This approach not only built students’ confidence but also created a sense of community, making students feel less isolated in their difficulties with math. Three major strategies were identified: simplification, collaboration, and interactive learning. Simplification involved breaking down complex topics into manageable steps, which helped reduce anxiety and improve understanding. Collaboration highlighted the benefits of group work, where peer support and discussion facilitated a communal learning experience and reduced anxiety around problem-solving. Interactive learning focused on engaging students through practical applications and real-world scenarios, making math more relevant and less abstract. These strategies contributed to a more positive learning experience by making math more accessible and encouraging active participation.
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by Genliang Zhang, Sovaritthon Chansaengsee, Poschanan Niramitchainont
2025,10(5);
352 Views
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Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in tertiary education; reshaping teaching and learning experiences, streamlining administrative tasks, and driving research innovation. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of AI chatbot interventions on unemployed university graduates in China, in reducing anxiety and enhancing career readiness. A mixed-methods research design was employed, incorporating a quantitative approach using a randomized pretest-posttest control group design and a qualitative approach involving focus group discussion. Sixty unemployed graduates in China were randomly assigned to an experimental group (receiving eight structured AI chatbot counseling via Chat GPT); and control group (receiving human counseling and supplementary activities). Anxiety and career readiness were assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale (GAD-7) and Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS). The findings indicated that, following the intervention, the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in both anxiety and career readiness, and greater than those measured in the control group. In terms of user experience, AI chatbots in counseling offer several advantages, including enhanced accessibility, constant availability, and anonymity. According to university policymakers, counselors, and technology specialists, AI chatbots can be effectively utilized by a large number of students to address diverse mental health concerns, ensuring cost efficiency compared to human counseling. Therefore, AI chatbot interventions represent as a feasible tool within tertiary education for delivering mental health and career development services under the guidance and oversight of counselors or educational advisors. Successful integration requires preparation in terms of leadership support, institutional policies, resource allocation, and capacity building for both students and staff.
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by Guo Li, Haoshan Chu, Yuanxin Liu
2025,10(5);
204 Views
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This study examines the impact of environmental risk factors on market pricing efficiency in China's stock market from 2018 to 2024. Using a comprehensive panel dataset of 2,486 listed companies, the research constructs a multidimensional environmental risk index incorporating both physical and transition risks. The empirical analysis reveals that environmental risks significantly impair market efficiency through direct operational impacts and indirect investor perception channels. A one-standard-deviation increase in environmental risk leads to a 0.186-standard-deviation decrease in price synchronicity and a 0.224-standard-deviation increase in price delay. The investor risk perception channel accounts for approximately 35% of the total effect. Cross-sectional analysis shows that environmental risk effects are 1.5 times stronger in high-pollution industries compared to low-pollution sectors. These relationships remain robust after addressing endogeneity concerns through instrumental variable estimation and various robustness tests. The findings contribute to the growing literature on environmental finance and have important implications for improving environmental risk disclosure frameworks and market efficiency in emerging economies.
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by Yiru Jiang, Bity Salwana Alias, Mohamed Yusoff Mohd Nor, Mohd Rashid Bin Ab Hamid, Bo Li
2025,10(5);
183 Views
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This study investigates the relationship between teacher support, academic self-efficacy, and internship attendance in a cohort of application-oriented university interns in Wenzhou, China. With a quantitative research design, data were collected from 152 interns by means of online surveys employing validated instruments to measure the three variables under study. Using the application of multiple regression and bootstrap methods, findings indicated that teacher support was a predictor of internship participation (β = 0.485, p < 0.01), and academic self-efficacy was a partial mediator for this context (indirect effect β = 0.204, 95% CI [0.119, 0.338]). The findings suggest that the construction of strong support mechanisms for instructors, as well as the development of students' academic self-efficacy, can enhance internship results in higher education settings where practical applications are emphasized. Institutions of higher learning ought to implement specific strategies aimed at creating these factors in a bid to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their internship programs.
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by Louiesito Magnaye, Jr.
2025,10(5);
428 Views
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Integrating Indigenous science in higher education plays a vital role in shaping students’ environmental perception—their cognitive, emotional, and cultural understanding of the natural world—while also fostering cultural resilience and contextualized scientific literacy. This study investigates the pedagogical practices of tertiary science teachers (TSTs) in the Philippines as they implement culturally responsive approaches to teach Indigenous science. Employing a descriptive case study design, the research draws on semi-structured interviews with seven Filipino TSTs, analyzed using the Colaizzi method. The findings reveal that teachers utilize multimodal representations, hands-on and land-based activities, community involvement, and curricular integration to foster meaningful learning experiences. These strategies facilitate deeper student engagement with local ecologies and cultural heritage, enhancing their perceptual, emotional, and behavioral connection to the environment. Nonetheless, educators face systemic challenges including limited institutional support, insufficient curriculum content on Indigenous science, and gaps in pedagogical training. Despite these barriers, participants express strong advocacy for inclusive education and highlight Indigenous science as a transformative tool for cultivating environmental values and pro-environmental behavior. The study calls for structural reforms in curriculum development, sustained educator training, and collaborative partnerships with Indigenous communities to support culturally grounded science education that enriches environmental perception.
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by Zhihui Li, Shamsulariffin Bin Samsudin, Noor Hamzani Farizan, Zulkhairi Azizi Zainal Abidin, Lei Zhang
2025,10(5);
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This study focuses on the relationship between emotional solidarity and folklore sports cultural identity among residents and tourists in rural tourism along the Yellow River in Shanxi Province. It aims to construct and validate a theoretical model of how emotional solidarity influences folklore sports cultural identity, revealing the formation mechanisms of cultural identity and their impact on sustainable rural tourism development. The research employs mixed methods, collecting data from 400 residents and 400 tourists in rural tourism areas along the Yellow River in Shanxi through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and questionnaire surveys, analyzing the data using structural equation modeling and other statistical methods. The findings reveal that: (1) Significant differences exist in folklore sports cultural identity between residents and tourists, with residents exhibiting a descending pattern of "emotional>cognitive>behavioral>perceptual" dimensions, while tourists demonstrate characteristics of "behavioral> cognitive=perceptual>emotional" dimensions, significantly influenced by factors such as age, education level, and length of residence/visit; (2) Emotional solidarity serves as an important antecedent variable affecting cultural identity, with emotional closeness having the most significant influence, and the quality of host-guest interactions playing a key regulatory role in the process; (3) Cultural identity formation follows a dynamic sequential path of "cognitive→ emotional→behavioral→perceptual," with the emotional dimension playing a core mediating role in the transformation from cognitive to behavioral dimensions, and significant differences existing between residents and tourists in pathway characteristics; (4) Place attachment plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between emotional solidarity and cultural identity, forming a path chain of "emotional solidarity→place attachment→cultural identity"; (5) Cultural identity comprehensively influences sustainable rural tourism development through three pathways: economic benefits, social cohesion, and cultural inheritance, with the cultural inheritance pathway making the most prominent contribution. This study enriches the theoretical research on emotional solidarity and cultural identity, providing theoretical guidance and practical implications for promoting folklore sports cultural inheritance and sustainable rural tourism development.
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by Taejin Koh, Yongjeong Kim
2025,10(5);
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This study aims to compare and analyze the perceptions of green campus initiatives among Korean and Indian university students, with a particular focus on the influence of nationality and gender in five key areas: environmental awareness, environmental behavior, perceived need, willingness to participate, and support for green campus policies. A total of 94 participants were surveyed, including Korean students majoring in Indian Studies and Indian students majoring in Korean Studies. SPSS 21.0 was used to analyze the significance of nationality and gender differences using independent t-tests and two-way ANOVAs. The results showed that female students had significantly higher levels of environmental awareness and behavior compared to male students, and Indian students consistently outperformed their Korean counterparts in all five domains, with a mean score difference of more than one point, especially for willingness to participate and policy support. While the gender-nationality interaction effect was not statistically significant in most cases, the study found strong country-specific effects. This suggests that environmental awareness and engagement are deeply influenced by the broader sociocultural and policy context. These findings highlight the importance of developing culturally tailored and gender-specific educational programs to promote sustainability in higher education.
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by Anesito L. Cutillas, Enrique E. Balili, Jr., Evangeline C. Rellin, Mariel H. Remo, Estrella S. Quindala, Fritz D. Bacalso
2025,10(5);
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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has profoundly disrupted the education system, reshaping how knowledge is accessed, delivered, and assessed. Tools such as ChatGPT and other generative AI models have revolutionized academic practices by offering instantaneous information retrieval, personalized tutoring, automated grading, and content creation. This paper investigated the strategies employed by higher education instructors in evaluating student outputs in light of the challenges posed by AI to learners’ critical thinking abilities and cognitive development. A total of 22 instructors from higher education institutions in Central Visayas, Philippines, were purposively selected to participate in one-on-one interviews. The findings revealed a profound shift in the academic assessment landscape of higher education due to the use of AI technologies. Instructors expressed heightened concern over academic dishonesty, intellectual disengagement, and over-reliance on AI, fearing that students were bypassing essential cognitive processes and undermining the authenticity of their academic outputs. These concerns prompted instructors to adopt Alternative Assessment Approaches (AAAs) designed to reinforce academic integrity and critical thinking. Key strategies included real-world reflective tasks that demand contextualized knowledge application, scaffolded assignments that track the learning process, timed assessments to limit AI interference, and the use of reflective journals to build metacognitive awareness. The pervasive use of AI challenges traditional assessment methods, prompting educators to adopt more process-oriented, reflective, and context-based strategies that prioritize critical thinking and authentic engagement. Policy reforms may be necessary to guide ethical AI use and ensure assessments continue to serve as valid measures of student understanding and intellectual growth.
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by Xue Jin, S.M. Ferdous Azam, Jacquline Tham
2025,10(5);
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Research on sustainable procurement has gained traction, recognizing it as an organizational transformation integrating sustainability criteria into procurement processes. Existing literature highlights the direct positive impact of affective commitment to change on sustainable procurement behaviour but overlooks the mediating role of behavioural intention and moderating effects of information environments. This study addresses this gap by constructing a mediated moderation model based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour and information asymmetry theory, investigating how affective commitment influences sustainable purchasing behaviour through sustainable purchasing intention, and how knowledge moderates this pathway under information asymmetry. This study adopts the snowball sampling method to collect data from purchasers in procurement centres of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Jiangsu, China, analysed using PLS-SEM. the results showed that sustainable purchasing intention mediates the relationship, with affective commitment exerting both direct (80%) and indirect (20%) effects on behaviour. Knowledge significantly moderates the intention-behaviour link: higher knowledge weakens the positive impact of intention on behaviour. The study enriches theoretical understanding by verifying the mediating role of intention and knowledge’s moderating mechanism, while providing empirical evidence from Chinese HEIs. Practically, it informs policy design for promoting sustainable procurement and highlights the need to balance value identification and decision-making factors in organizational change.
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by Huda Othman Alghamdi, AbRahman Roseliza-Murni, Rozmi Ismail, Abdul Rahman Ahmad Badayai
2025,10(5);
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This systematic review examined the relationship between older adults' perceptions of aging and depression, aiming to enhance understanding of how internalized ageism affects mental health outcomes in later life. Following PRISMA guidelines, we analyzed 90 publications from 2010-2024 using bibliometric techniques through RStudio and the Biblioshiny interface. The analysis revealed three distinct research clusters: depression and cognitive function, healthy aging interventions, and self-perception of aging processes. Network analysis identified depression as the most central concept (betweenness: 361.81, PageRank: 0.119), functioning as a critical bridge between psychological, social, and physical dimensions of aging research. Longitudinal studies demonstrated that negative aging perceptions exacerbate psychological vulnerability, particularly during crisis periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Social factors—notably loneliness and social disconnectedness—emerged as significant mediators between aging perceptions and mental health outcomes. Protective factors like optimism and resilience buffered against negative self-perceptions of aging. The publication trajectory showed accelerating scholarly interest, increasing fifteen-fold from 2010 to 2024, with the most significant growth occurring after 2020. These findings suggest that mental health assessments for older adults should incorporate measures of aging attitudes, particularly during vulnerable periods. Future research should prioritize longitudinal studies investigating bidirectional relationships between aging perceptions and depression, culturally diverse intervention studies targeting modifiable protective factors, and the integration of neurobiological approaches with psychosocial frameworks to better understand the mechanisms through which internalized ageism influences mental health outcomes in increasingly age-diverse societies.
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by Zhenqing Gao, Batkhuyag Jamiyandorj, Baoyintao getao
2025,10(5);
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Under the dual strategic frameworks of “Digital China” and “Rural Revitalization,” rural e-commerce has become a transformative force in reshaping regional social behavioral mechanisms. This study examines the evolution of social psychological structures driven by the growth of rural e-commerce clusters in Inner Mongolia, aiming to transcend conventional economic-performance-oriented paradigms by focusing on the mechanisms of cognition, trust, and identity reconstruction in digital environments. Integrating Environmental Behavior Theory, Social Capital Theory, and Institutional Trust Theory, the study develops a four-dimensional analytical model: “Rural E-commerce Clusters → Social Capital → Institutional Trust → Social Psychological Structure.” The model posits that rural e-commerce not only optimizes resource allocation through platform mechanisms and information flow but also reconstructs behavioral expectations and collective psychological logic through embedded community interactions and institutional rule-making. Based on a survey of 346 valid responses from Inner Mongolia, structural equation modeling (SEM) results confirm that the development of rural e-commerce clusters significantly and positively influences regional social psychological restructuring. Both social capital and institutional trust serve as significant mediators in this process, and a chained mediation effect is established, illustrating the layered psychological reconstruction mechanism under platform governance. This research advances the theoretical discourse on behavioral transformation in digitally mediated rural governance and offers policy-oriented insights for modernizing rural social structures in the context of digital economies.
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by Zhibai Li
2025,10(5);
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Purpose : This study investigates whether environmentally responsible companies generate more stable shareholder sentiment compared to their less environmentally conscious counterparts, addressing a critical gap in understanding the psychological mechanisms through which environmental performance influences investor behavior.
Methodology : Using a comprehensive dataset of 2,458 firm-year observations from 351 companies across five industries during 2018-2024, This study employs panel regression analysis with instrumental variable estimation to examine the relationship between multidimensional environmental performance and sentiment stability. Environmental performance is measured across four dimensions: emissions reduction, resource efficiency, environmental management, and climate initiatives. Sentiment stability captures volatility, persistence, and recovery dynamics of investor emotional responses derived from social media analytics and traditional sentiment indicators.
Findings : Results demonstrate a significant positive relationship between environmental performance and sentiment stability (β = 0.153, p < 0.01). Environmental management systems exhibit the strongest influence (β = 0.156), followed by resource efficiency (β = 0.124), indicating investors prioritize systematic governance structures over specific outcomes. Market volatility significantly moderates this relationship, with high environmental performers maintaining sentiment stability during turbulent periods (10.3% decline) compared to low performers (35.4% decline), confirming environmental responsibility's "safe haven" effect.
Practical Implications : Environmental initiatives represent strategic investments in investor psychology rather than mere compliance activities. Companies should prioritize environmental management systems and operational efficiency to maximize sentiment stability benefits. For investors, environmental performance serves as a risk mitigation tool, particularly during volatile market conditions.
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by Nurshahira Ibrahim, Abu Bakar Jaafar, Maziah Mahmud, Wan Azmi Wan Ahmad, M. Nasrul Hakim Roslan, Tugba Erhan, Özen Akçakanat, Seher Yastıoğlu
2025,10(5);
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Introduction: This study aims to investigate the complex interrelationships between emotional intelligence (EI), personality traits, environmental awareness, and environmental behaviors in coastal communities of Malaysia. The research objectives encompass examining direct effects and mediating relationships among these psychological factors and environmental outcomes. Methodology: Employing a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 285 respondents through questionnaires measuring EI, personality, environmental awareness, and environmental behavior. The analysis utilized SmartPLS for structural equation modeling, with a focus on measurement validation and hypothesis testing through bootstrapping techniques. Results: Findings revealed significant positive relationships across multiple pathways: EI demonstrated strong correlations with personality, environmental awareness, and environmental behavior, while personality exhibited positive effects on both environmental awareness and behavior. The study confirmed personality’s mediating role between EI and environmental variables, with significant indirect effects on awareness and behavior. Discussion: These results underscore the crucial role of psychological factors in shaping environmental consciousness and behavior. The novelty of this research lies in its comprehensive examination of the interplay between emotional and personality factors in the context of environmental attitudes and behaviors, specifically within coastal communities. This study improves upon existing literature by integrating EI into the framework of environmental psychology and highlighting its indirect effects through personality traits. The findings suggest that environmental education programs should incorporate both emotional intelligence and personality considerations when designing interventions to promote sustainable practices in coastal areas, offering a more nuanced approach to environmental conservation efforts.
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by Christine Marie B. Fernandez, Jason V. Chavez, Rogelio F. Calibay Jr., Magna Anissa A. Hayudini, Ruzbyhann A. Basaluddin, Fatima Nerissa Muktadir- Jauhari, Narrin U. Ibrahim, Zhiraida Asadil-Daud
2025,10(5);
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This research examines the practical significance of economics and business on the personal values and habits of employed students in the Philippines. Using a qualitative method, data were collected via semi-structured interviews with 40 working students from the Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, and Sulu. The results indicate that economics and business concepts are not only relevant in academia but also play a crucial role in influencing daily decision-making practices. Three main themes surfaced: financial education via budgeting and managing resources; achieving work-life balance and optimizing time; and strategic planning for career and income. Participants indicated that ideas like opportunity cost, utility maximization, and economic rationality assisted them in managing scarce resources, making well-informed choices, and embracing entrepreneurial mindsets. By placing personal challenges in the context of economic and business frameworks, these students showed agency, resilience, and a long-term perspective. The research finds that incorporating economic education into the real-life experiences of employed students fosters practical skills as well as critical thinking and flexible strategies to address socioeconomic challenges.
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by Fawzi Mohammed Ridha Al-Timimi
2025,10(5);
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This research investigates the growth trajectory of emotional competence and communication skills among children aged 8, 10, and 12 years, while also examining the influence of gender on these competencies. The study involved a sample of 300 individuals, evenly divided by age and gender, with 100 participants from each age group (50 males and 50 females). Two scales were developed to assess emotional competence, comprising 30 items, and communication skills, consisting of 40 items. The analysis revealed statistically significant differences in both emotional competence and communication skills across the different age groups, with notable variations based on gender. Specifically, while emotional competence increased with age, the 10-year-old group did not show significant differences in communication skills compared to the other age groups. The findings indicate that children aged 8 and 9 exhibit lower levels of both emotional competence and communication skills compared to their 10-year-old counterparts, who demonstrate higher proficiency in these areas. This result suggests a developmental trend where emotional and communication skills improve as children grow older. The age and gender in understanding the development of these essential skills, educators and parents in fostering emotional and communicative growth in children. Overall, the research targeted interventions that support emotional and communication skill development during early childhood.
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by Sermahal T. Askali
2025,10(5);
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Political will in governance significantly shapes public trust, civic engagement, and policy outcomes. This study explores the perspectives of community constituents in the Philippines regarding the demonstration and consistency of political will in addressing public concerns. The main objective is to understand how citizens perceive political commitment and integrity in governance practices, and what factors influence trust and expectations. Using an exploratory qualitative design, data were collected through in-depth interviews with 25 respondents representing diverse communities. Findings reveal that political will is often perceived as inconsistent, influenced by electoral cycles, media narratives, and bureaucratic constraints. The study also applies the Psychological Reactance Theory and the Spiral of Silence Theory to explain public responses to broken political commitments and dominant media discourses. These insights highlight the need for sustained leadership integrity and participatory governance.
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by Can Cui, Fengda Wu
2025,10(5);
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This study explores the subtle link between green financing, ESG disclosure and firm value and takes a detailed journey into the ways in which ESG conduct impacts firm financial performance. We use advanced econometrics to exploit a robust dataset of 2,847 firms across 45 countries in 2018-2024 to examine the mediating role of ESG disclosure in the green finance-firm value nexus. We find that firms with higher ESG disclosure scores disclose a 12.3% higher market valuation when they take on green financing instruments. A novel Green Finance Performance Index (GFPI) is introduced and we show that ESG transparency plays a critical mediator, accounting for 34.7% of the variability in the green financing-firm values relationship. We also find that the effects are quite different across industries: renewable energy and technology sectors have the strongest positive correlations while real estate is the most negatively correlated. The implications of these results are far reaching for corporate strategy, investor decision making and regulatory policy in the emerging terrain of sustainable finance.
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by Wei Fan, Krisada Daoruang
2025,10(5);
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This study investigates the therapeutic effects of traditional Chinese landscape paintings, specifically those by Lu Yanshao, as a novel approach to mitigating nature deficit symptoms in urban dwellers. The study used a cohort of 82 participants and a mixed-methods design to examine psychological effects of interaction with landscape art through quantitative measures and qualitative interviews. Results of the intervention showed significant improvement across all psychological measures, including nature connectedness, decrease in stress levels, environmental attitudes, and general well-being. Participants notably showed a progressive improvement in psychological assessments, with evidence that a longer interaction time was associated with increased improvements, thus suggesting that prolonged exposure to landscape paintings can stimulate psychological reactions similar to those induced by actual contact with natural settings. The technical analysis of Lu's innovative art techniques—such as the mechanism of "shifting perspective" (yi dao san zhe), the "five-gradation ink method" (mo fen wu se), and complex spatial organization—has revealed direct correlations with certain psychological effects. His skilled use of traditional techniques like "broken ink" (po mo) and the "wrinkle method" (cun fa) creates textural differences that facilitate depth perception and encourage viewer participation, thus heightening the therapeutic value of his artwork. The findings suggest that artistic representations of nature can be a kind of "virtual nature," offering a culturally appropriate solution to the psychological impacts of environmental disconnection in urban settings, while also outlining a possible path for the incorporation of cultural heritage in modern environmental psychology practice.
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by Tao Zhang, I-Hua Chen
2025,10(5);
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This research focuses on Chinese vocational art students, employing a mixed methodology combining questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and social psychological observation to construct a multi-dimensional assessment framework for measuring sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship abilities. The study systematically examines the influence mechanisms and developmental pathways of social environmental factors on the formation of these abilities. Through analysis of 426 students from 8 vocational art institutions, the research reveals that vocational art students' sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship abilities exhibit a three-dimensional structure comprising cognitive abilities, behavioral skills, and psychological qualities. These dimensions are interconnected and mutually reinforcing, collectively forming an integrated system of sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship capability.The findings indicate that the educational environment influences innovation and entrepreneurship abilities through three pathways: knowledge transfer, behavior shaping, and psychological construction, with practice platforms (direct effect=0.57) and mentor guidance (direct effect=0.49) showing the most significant impact. The vocational ecological environment functions through market driving, social capital, and professional identity mechanisms, with students from different professional fields showing significant differences in innovation and entrepreneurship abilities (F=44.37, p<0.001). Cultural values exert influence through value identification, identity construction, and social support, with reform openness demonstrating the most significant correlation with innovation and entrepreneurship ability (r=0.68).The research identifies three typical individual development profiles (explorers, integrators, and innovators) and their corresponding educational support systems, finding that social resource integration ability is a key success factor for sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship. Based on these findings, the study proposes the construction of a "three-dimensional integrated" ability development system and a "whole-environment, multi-stage, personalized" educational ecosystem, providing theoretical foundation and practical guidance for cultivating innovative and entrepreneurial talent in vocational art education.
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by Haryanto Haryanto, Amelia Setiawan, Li Ting, Gao Yong
2025,10(5);
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As organizations confront the escalating imperatives of Sustainable Development Goal 12 — Responsible consumption and production — Sustainability transitions are often framed as strategic or technological challenges. Yet this narrative review argues that the true battleground lies deeper: within the silent infrastructures that shape organizational behavior. Conceptualizing managerial accounting as behavioral infrastructure, this review repositions accounting systems not as neutral measurement tools, but as active cognitive, motivational, and normative architectures that scaffold — or undermine — Sustainability practices. Through a critical synthesis of contemporary sustainability accounting, behavioral management, and environmental psychology literatures, the review advances four key contributions. First, it reframes budgeting, costing, performance measurement, and internal control systems as behavioral architectures that condition responsible consumption. Second, it illuminates the underexplored mediating role of accounting infrastructures in shaping employee well-being, organizational culture, and ethical engagement. Third, it critiques the field's preoccupation with external disclosure, calling for a methodological shift toward studying internal behavioral dynamics. Fourth, it reimagines managerial accounting as an ethical infrastructure: a latent moral architecture shaping not only ecological outcomes but the dignity and flourishing of organizational life. By exposing the hidden behavioral terrains where sustainability succeeds or fails, this review calls for an urgent reconfiguration of accounting systems — From instruments of compliance to catalysts of transformative organizational change. Managerial accounting, long relegated to the background of sustainability discourse, must be recognized as a decisive frontier in humanity's struggle to live within planetary limits.
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