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. 6 (2025): Published
Table of Contents
Open AccessResearch Articles
by Jinyan Sun, Tsang kai Chang
2025,10(6);
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This study examines how learning experiences shape the development of students’ creative competencies through the dual mediating roles of academic engagement and motivational factors. Focusing on students from the Department of Art and Design at a vocational and technical college in China, the study adopts purposive sampling to gather 287 valid responses. A structured questionnaire was designed encompassing four latent constructs: instructional quality, participation, drive to learn, and creative capacity. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to evaluate the model and test mediation effects. Results reveal no significant direct influence of instructional experiences on students' creative outcomes. However, indirect effects were observed via full mediation by academic engagement and partial mediation by motivation. The model explains 56.8% of the variance in the outcome variable (R² = 0.568) and achieves a strong model fit (GoF = 0.657). These findings emphasize the interplay between instructional design and internal psychological mechanisms, offering insights for pedagogical strategies and theory-building in creative education domains.
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by Yunfei Han, Xiugang Yang
2025,10(6);
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Despite the explosive growth of the global big data market reaching $327.26 billion in 2023, a critical implementation paradox emerges: only 26% of organizations successfully translate technological investments into breakthrough development outcomes, while 74% struggle to scale value from their analytics initiatives. This performance gap persists because existing research predominantly focuses on technical aspects while neglecting psychological and organizational mechanisms—particularly innovation climate factors that remain underexplored due to overemphasis on technological determinism. We purpose and test how big data capabilities drive breakthrough development through psychological and organizational mechanisms, integrating social cognitive theory with resource-based view to examine the mediating roles of supplier management and quality management, and the moderating effect of innovation climate. Structural equation modeling analyzed data from 632 Chinese enterprises across manufacturing, service, and technology sectors. Bootstrap procedures with 5,000 resamples examined mediation effects, while moderated mediation analysis tested conditional indirect effects. Big data capabilities demonstrated a significant direct effect on breakthrough development (β = 0.402, p < 0.001), explaining substantial variance (R² = 0.58). Supplier management (β = 0.197) and quality management (β = 0.167) served as significant partial mediators, collectively accounting for 47.6% of the total effect. Most critically, innovation climate emerged as a powerful moderator creating a remarkable 127% performance amplification between high and low climate conditions while strengthening both mediation pathways. The findings demonstrate that breakthrough development requires integration of technological capabilities with organizational mechanisms and psychological climate factors, providing a comprehensive framework for digital transformation success.
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by Sharareh Shahidi Hamedani, Jian Ming Chew, Sean Ee Ong, Yng Shiow Lim, Sarfraz Aslam, Ghazaleh Babanejaddehaki
2025,10(6);
164 Views
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AI is transforming the business operations of quick service restaurants (QSRs) through enhanced delivery of services and customer engagement. This research seeks to investigate the determinants of AI-driven service quality, e.g., perceived value as a mediator, and their influence on customer satisfaction based on the SERVQUAL model. The participants in this research were 459 respondents from the millennial generation. Simple random sampling was used in data collection through a structured questionnaire. Tangibility, reliability, and responsiveness are the primary determinants that play a significant role in customer satisfaction, with perceived value being the mediator. Perceived value mediates the relationship between AI-based service quality and customer satisfaction. QSR players can utilize these findings to simplify their service models, pricing strategies, and brand communications to maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty. Empathy and assurance as additional dimensions of service quality can be explored in future research.
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by Joseph B. Quinto, Gwyneth A. Sildon, Vanderlee B. Dalocdoc, Fresan Dimple N. Cabrera, Judelyn P. Alones, Pearly Jade E. Samilo, Neña Vanessa A. Cabiles, Jason V. Chavez
2025,10(6);
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Students experience high speaking anxiety due to fear of negative evaluation, concerns about making mistakes, and self-consciousness in front of peers and instructors. This anxiety is often intensified by limited prior exposure to public speaking, a lack of confidence in language proficiency, and pressure to meet academic expectations. As a result, speaking anxiety can hinder students’ participation, affect their academic performance, and impact their ability to develop essential communication skills for future professional settings. This paper explored the experiences of college public speakers in intensive speaking experiences like public speaking and debates, how they managed their anxiety, and how they developed long-term engagement to this activity. College students (n=16) were selected using purposive sampling, with preliminary data gathered through open-ended questions to ensure their suitability for the study. The findings suggested that intensive public speaking experiences contributed to students’ confidence, cognitive skills, growth mindset, and creativity. Confidence was built through practice, emotional regulation, and consistency, allowing students to manage anxiety and articulate their thoughts effectively. These experiences enhanced cognitive abilities, such as quick thinking, logical structuring, and information recall, which were essential for public speaking and debates. In addition, students developed a growth mindset by recognizing that confidence and competence were skills cultivated through persistent effort and constructive feedback. Lastly, public speaking encouraged creativity, as students learned to present compelling arguments, explore innovative communication techniques, and engage audiences dynamically. Experiential learning opportunities can be introduced by encouraging a positive environment, providing constructive feedback, ensuring reflective practice, and integrating real-world applications that promote active engagement and skill development in speaking.
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by Chui Ying Mak
2025,10(6);
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Depression is a common mental health issue of college students, which negatively impacts their academic and social lives and general well-being. This paper examines the following multifactorial links between depression and various demographic, academic, occupation, lifestyle, and psychological factors of a massive student sample. The variables in the analysis are gender, age, academic pressure, CGPA, employment stress, sleeping time, dietary habits and family precedence of mental condition, suicidal thoughts and geographical location. To examine these relationships eight hypotheses were tested with a data set consisting of more than 27,000 students run through logistic regression. Findings show that the most powerful factors such as academic pressure (OR = 2.31, p < 0.001) and suicidal ideation (OR = 12.63, p < 0.001) are related to depression. Gender in this population was not an important predictor contrary to world trends. Having a younger age, having lower CGPA, shorter sleep durations, and poor eating habits were all linked to more probabilities of the occurrence of depression. Some association was also significant with a family history of mental illness (OR = 1.74) and some areas in the city, such as urban areas having an association. Analysis of interaction effect demonstrated that academic pressure increases depression status in students who receive insufficient sleep (interaction b = 0.0412, p < 0.001). So, the overall combined model explained 42.3 percent of the variance of depression results. Such results preach about the interdependence of mental health risk factors within an academic setting. Findings can be used to tailor prevention measures, university counseling, and culturally specific measures to early identify and accommodate potential at-risk students.
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by Xuehe Hou, Dr.Zulhilmi B Paidi
2025,10(6);
440 Views
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Under the background of deep integration of culture and tourism, this study explores the relationship between tourists' environmental perception and satisfaction in the process of activation and utilization of the Great Wall cultural heritage in Shanxi Province. Through questionnaire surveys and field interviews at three representative Great Wall sections (Yanmenguan, Niangziguan, and Pianguan Laoniuwan), data from 423 tourists were collected and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling. The results demonstrate that tourists' perceptions of cultural landscape, atmosphere creation, facilities and services, and management services all positively affect their overall satisfaction, with cultural landscape perception exerting the most significant influence (β=0.42, p<0.001). Comparative analysis revealed distinctive perception patterns across the three sites, reflecting their unique characteristics and development priorities. Yanmenguan excelled in cultural landscape perception, Niangziguan performed best in facility services, and Pianguan Laoniuwan was distinguished by its unique landscape features. These findings provide empirical evidence for developing differentiated strategies that prioritize cultural authenticity and experiential quality while maintaining adequate supporting services. The research contributes to understanding environmental perception formation in heritage tourism contexts and offers practical guidance for the sustainable development of cultural heritage tourism under the cultural-tourism integration framework.
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by Mulan Yue, Mohamad Khairi Bin Haji Othman, Mat Rahimi bin Yusof
2025,10(6);
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This study explores the mediating role of moral competence in the relationship between physical education (PE) participation and character development among adolescents in Hubei, China. The research aims to investigate whether moral competence acts as a key mechanism through which PE participation influences the development of positive character traits such as empathy, responsibility, and fairness. A sample of 500 students was divided into High and Low Participation Groups based on their involvement in PE. Regression analysis and mediation models were used to test the relationships between PE participation, moral competence, and character development. The results indicated that PE participation significantly predicted moral competence, which, in turn, positively predicted character development. Notably, the indirect effect of PE participation on character development through moral competence was significant (β = 0.15, p < 0.05), while the direct effect was not (β = 0.08, p = 0.12). These findings highlight the critical role of moral competence in explaining how PE contributes to the broader development of adolescents' social and moral competencies. The study concludes that moral education should be incorporated into PE curricula to foster not only physical but also moral and ethical growth in adolescents.
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by Hazem Ahmed Khairy, Wagih M. E. Salama, Mohamed Ahmed Suliman, Moustafa Hassanin, Amina Ali Mansour, Eman Salah Elkhamy
2025,10(6);
202 Views
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This study examines the impact of work-leisure conflict on job burnout among hotel employees, with a particular focus on the moderating roles of psychological resilience and psychological detachment. Data were collected from 390 full-time employees working at five-star hotels in the Greater Cairo region, Egypt. PLS-SEM was conducted to analyze the data and test the study hypotheses using WarpPLS version 7. The results revealed that work-leisure conflict has a significant positive effect on job burnout, indicating that employees facing higher levels of work-leisure conflict are more prone to burnout. Furthermore, the study found that both psychological detachment and psychological resilience play significant buffering roles, weakening the relationship between work-leisure conflict and job burnout. These findings highlight the importance of fostering psychological resilience and promoting effective psychological detachment strategies to mitigate the negative effects of work-leisure conflict in the hospitality industry. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics of work-leisure balance in high-pressure work environments and provides practical implications for improving employee well-being and performance in the hospitality sector.
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by Yujian Lu, Man Jiang, Manli Feng, Junwei Zhang
2025,10(6);
133 Views
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This study aims to explore the impact of teacher inclusive leadership on the innovative behavior of vocational college students in Guangdong Province, China, and to examine the mediating role of psychological safety in this process. A questionnaire survey was employed, targeting four vocational colleges in Guangdong Province. A total of 500 questionnaires were distributed, with 487 valid responses collected. The results show that there are significant differences in innovation behavior among vocational college students in Guangdong Province based on gender and grade. Students’ perceptions of teacher inclusive leadership have a significant positive impact on their innovative behavior. Such perception also has a significant positive impact on students’ psychological safety. Psychological safety significantly and positively affects students’ innovative behavior. Furthermore, psychological safety plays a significant mediating role between perceived teacher inclusive leadership and innovative behavior.
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Open AccessResearch Articles
by Kai Fu, Azizah Omar
2025,10(6);
127 Views
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The environmental consequences of food production, particularly crop cultivation, have become a growing global concern. In China, the high demand for vegetables has intensified agricultural practices, contributing to soil degradation and pollution. This study investigates the psychological and informational determinants of Chinese consumers’ intentions to purchase organic vegetables as a sustainable alternative. Grounded in value theory and perceived risk theory, a structural model was developed and tested using data from 650 respondents through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings reveal that egoistic, altruistic, biospheric, and collectivistic values positively shape consumer attitudes, whereas financial and functional risks exert negative influences. Attitude significantly predicts purchase intention and mediates the effects of both value orientations and perceived risks. Furthermore, consumer knowledge directly enhances purchase intention but weakens the strength of the attitude–intention relationship, suggesting that informed consumers engage in more critical processing. By integrating values, perceived risks, and knowledge into a unified model, this study advances the theoretical understanding of sustainable consumption and provides practical insights for promoting organic food choices through culturally targeted marketing, transparent communication, and public education initiatives in emerging markets.
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by Kateřina Bočková, David Anthony Procházka, Juraj Lovásik, Jana Horná
2025,10(6);
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This study, as part of the research work within the EEIG EU/P-Kr/06.12/23 project Are Elite Athletes Good Project Managers?, focusses on the process of elite sports career termination and the subsequent adaptation of athletes to post-sport life. The objective is to identify key factors that influence this transition and to analyse their impact on the quality of life of former elite athletes in the Czech Republic. Materials and Methods: The research is based on a previous study made by Kadlčík [1] and uses a sequential mixed-methods design that combines qualitative and quantitative approaches. In the first phase, semi-structured interviews with 20 former elite athletes provided a deeper understanding of the issue. Based on these insights and international studies, two hypotheses were formulated for the second phase, in which 200 respondents were surveyed using a standard questionnaire. Results: The findings indicate that planned and voluntary career termination is positively correlated with successful adaptation. Key facilitating factors include transferable skills and effective coping strategies. Conversely, a strong athletic identity and nonacceptance of career termination acted as barriers. Conclusion: An adaptation to post-sport life is a highly individual process influenced by a wide range of variables. The study highlights the need for targeted support for athletes during this transition, highlighting the development of transferable skills and psychological preparation.
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by Doreen Seff-Bin-Mubarak, Mokoena Patronella Maepa
2025,10(6);
129 Views
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Introduction: The retirement period can be filled with mixed emotions for the retiree. Some of the challenges associated with retirement include socioeconomic factors and quality of life (QoL). The study comprised of a population of retired women (n = 94, 37.6%) and men (n = 156, 62.4%). This study aims to explore the role played by socio-demographic factors on the quality of life among retired people in Gauteng Province, South Africa.
Methods: a quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive design was adopted. Data was collected telephonically, paper-based, and online from 250 retirees who were 60 years of age and above and were sampled using snowball sampling through their social networks. Participants were recruited in Gauteng province, South Africa in 2020. Multiple regression analysis was utilised to test the influence of socio-demographic factors on the quality of life of participants.
Results: The results revealed that age, have dependents, and needed care or support in the last 12 months jointly contributed about 24% (R2 = .240), R = .490 (Adjusted R2 =.218), F (4, 179) = 11.233, p < .001) to the variance in QOL. Independently, age (β = -.216 t = -2.864, p < .005), have dependents (β = -.196, t = -2.928, p < .004), and need care or support in the last 12 months (β = -.240, t = -3.219, p < .002) contributed significantly and negatively to QOL.
Conclusions: The results concluded that socio-demographic factors influence the QOL of retired people. The practical implications of these findings highlight the importance of targeted support for older retirees, particularly those over 70, those with dependents, and those requiring care. Future research should incorporate longitudinal studies to explore how QOL changes over retirement and how shifts in socio-demographic status influence this path.
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by Lina Yu, Nur Saadah Mohamad Aun, Nor Jana Saim, Norulhuda Sarnon @Kusenin
2025,10(6);
127 Views
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Custodial grandparents experience a lot of pressures and challenges when they are raising their grandchildren. However, little is known about the educational dilemmas they face because of the rapid advancement of modern technology. This study investigates the modern educational challenges of custodial grandparents in rural China. Data were gathered using a qualitative approach, with in-depth interviews and field notes. Thematic saturation was achieved after 15 participants. The results showed that the technological weakness and social isolation challenges greatly impact custodial grandparents’ parenting roles and psychological health. These findings provided valuable insights for policymakers and social service providers to develop targeted support for rural custodial grandparents in China. The study emphasizes the importance of improving custodial grandparents’ technological capacities and adapting to modern parenting styles.
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by Solomon Oluyinka, Adolf Josef Yao, Nicanor Lazaro Jr, Maria Cusipag
2025,10(6);
231 Views
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Corporate social responsibility is vital for organizations to achieve sustainability and success, particularly in the banking industry. Banks, as major financial intermediaries, have faced impulsive actions due to the global financial crisis. Engaging in CSR initiatives can have a significant impact on society and the bank's reputation, fostering strong relationships with customers and understanding their needs. However, banks still face reputational risks and customer criticism, as their existence is crucial for society. Researchers conducted a study on leading universal banks to measure the effects of CSR and customer satisfaction on corporate reputation among adults aged 20-64 in the National Capital Region. The correlation coefficient results show that corporate social responsibility and customer satisfaction have a moderate to strong relationship with corporate reputation. The study found that both factors have significant direct or indirect effects on the corporate reputation of the banking industry. Regression analysis revealed an adjusted R squared value of 0.449 and beta values of 0.294 for CSR and 0.472 for customer satisfaction. Engaging in CSR initiatives can lead to customer satisfaction, which in turn boosts the bank's reputation and loyalty. Corporate social responsibility is crucial for banks to enhance their image and retain customers in the industry.
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by Chenge Li, Man Jiang, Lei Dai, Yanchen Cui
2025,10(6);
114 Views
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The study focuses on the impact of perceived servant leadership on teachers’ voice behavior in Chinese universities and the mediating role of knowledge sharing and psychological empowerment. Grounded in the Social Exchange Theory, the current study utilized the Perceived Servant Leadership Scale, Knowledge Sharing Behavior Scale, Psychological Empowerment Scale, and Voice Behavior Scale. A questionnaire survey was conducted through convenience sampling in which 547 valid questionnaires were collected. Results indicate that perceived servant leadership, knowledge sharing, and psychological empowerment have significant positive effects on voice behavior. In addition, knowledge sharing and psychological empowerment mediate the relationship between perceived servant leadership and voice behavior.
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by Wei Zhang, Diana Binti Mohamad
2025,10(6);
154 Views
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This study investigates how tourism performance quality influences tourists' perceived value and revisit intention, using the live performance Splendor of Pengcheng at Yunlong Lake, Xuzhou as a case study. Employing mixed methods—textual analysis of 208 online reviews and surveys of 211 audience members—the research identifies performance content, facilities, services, and cultural authenticity as core dimensions of experience quality. Findings reveal that performance content and cultural authenticity significantly enhance emotional value, while service quality most strongly impacts cognitive value, with both dimensions collectively driving revisit intention. Based on these results, we recommend (1) deeper integration of local cultural elements into performance design, (2) optimization of service facilities, and (3) implementation of dynamic pricing strategies to balance tourists' cost perceptions.
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by Sharareh Shahidi Hamedani, Liew Cheng Siang, Moyyed Abbas Bashir Elnewiri, Ghazaleh Babanejaddehaki, Sarfraz Aslam
2025,10(6);
222 Views
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Social psychological factors affect neuromarketing engagement, especially among Generation Z. These factors include peer influence, group identity, and social norms. In a digital environment, Generation Z's content is constantly filtered by social networks, likes, shares, and trends. This study examines how Generation Z perceives neuromarketing stimuli on visual, auditory, sensory, and emotional levels and the moderating effect of attention span on these perceptions. A quantitative method was used to conduct a cross-sectional survey of 460 Gen Z individuals as part of the study. The results indicate that visual and sensory stimuli significantly improve customer engagement. Emotional and auditory stimuli have limited effects. Since Gen Z has shorter attention spans, sensory stimuli have only a marginal impact on them. This suggests that neuromarketing strategies targeting Generation Z should prioritize visual and sensory elements while considering their limited attention spans. Tailoring content to align with social norms and peer influence can enhance engagement.
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by Chaofan Guo, Jia-Fure Wang
2025,10(6);
197 Views
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In organizational practice, employees’ voluntary engagement in unethical pro-organizational behavior (UPB) to promote organizational interests has become increasingly prevalent, drawing growing scholarly attention. While existing research has primarily focused on the antecedents and formation mechanisms of UPB, its potential consequences—Particularly its psychological impact on employees—Remain underexplored. Grounded in Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, this study develops and tests a theoretical model to examine how employees’ proactive UPB influences their role stress via cognitive dissonance, and how organizational justice moderates these relationships. Using purposive sampling, data were collected from 548 valid responses from employees in Chinese enterprises. Empirical analyses were conducted through regression analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM). The results show that UPB significantly and positively predicts both cognitive dissonance (β = 0.478, p < .001) and role stress (β = 0.527, p < .001). Cognitive dissonance also exerts a significant positive effect on role stress (β = 0.647, p < .001), serving as a partial mediator between UPB and role stress. Furthermore, organizational justice negatively moderates the effects of UPB on both cognitive dissonance and role stress. When employees perceive higher levels of organizational justice, the psychological strain associated with UPB is significantly alleviated; conversely, lower levels of perceived justice amplify the adverse effects. This study not only extends the theoretical understanding of the consequences of UPB but also offers empirical support for building fair management systems to mitigate psychological stress and reduce behavioral risks in organizations.
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by Jose Calizaya-Lopez, Luis Fernando Ramos-Vargas, Jimena Rodriguez-Moscoso, Yaneth Aleman-Vilca, Miguel Pacheco-Quico, Juan Manuel Coaquira-Mamani, Magnolia Susana Sierra-Delgado, Carlos Trujillo-Vera, Jose Natividad Flores-Mayori, Luz Gabriela Cuba-Pacheco, Claudia M. Salas-Carazas
2025,10(6);
330 Views
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Attitudes towards research play an important role in the development of critical thinking and in the research training of students. Therefore, the psychometric properties of attitudes towards research scale were evaluated. An instrumental design was used, with the participation of 2448 students from five public and private universities in Peru, selected through intentional non-probabilistic sampling. For the analysis, the sample was randomly divided into two subgroups, applying exploratory factor analysis (EFA) in the first, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in the second. The original three-factor model did not show an adequate fit to the data, and a new structure composed of four factors emerged: valuation and disposition towards research, interest and participation in research, demotivation towards research and devaluation of research. The revised model presented an adequate fit (χ2(269) = 1526.77; CFI = .954; TLI = .949; RMSEA = .044; SRMR = .037). Likewise, the scale presented an Omega of .80 (95% CI: .79 - .81) demonstrating good reliability. Therefore, the new factor organization evidence adequate structural validity and reliability, supporting its usefulness to measure attitudes towards research in university environments. Its use in future research with different populations and academic contexts is suggested.
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by Anesito L. Cutillas, Enrique E. Balili, Jr., Evangeline C. Rellin, Ma Judiana S. Pangandoyon
2025,10(6);
490 Views
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Generation Z (Gen-Z), born between 1997 and 2012, is a cohort marked by their deep immersion in digital technology and the internet from a young age, often referred to as “digital natives.” Growing up with smartphones, social media, and constant access to information, they are highly tech-savvy and accustomed to navigating a world where communication and digital tools are ubiquitous. This study explored the preferred teaching strategies and activities of Gen-Z college students in relation to studying and classroom interaction. College students (n=15) from Central Visayas, Philippines were purposively sampled to be interviewed about their experiences and perceptions of different teaching strategies. The findings reveal that Gen-Z learners prefer teaching strategies and activities that emphasize collaboration, interactive learning, and gamification. Students favored group discussions, project-based tasks, and community events, which encourage teamwork and provide diverse perspectives. The integration of technology, such as Google Classroom, online quizzes, and social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, was also highly valued for creating engaging and relatable learning experiences. Gamified elements, such as leveling-up systems and team competitions, were appreciated for motivating learners and enhancing participation. These strategies, focused on collaboration, technology use, and interactive activities, align with the preferences of Gen-Z learners, encouraging a dynamic and engaging learning environment. Teachers should prioritize the integration of peer feedback, discussions, and competitive challenges into their instructional strategies to not only motivate students but also enhance their overall learning experiences. Encouraging students to engage in discussions—whether in small groups or as a whole class—creates a platform for dialogue, which helps students articulate their ideas, develop critical thinking skills, and gain exposure to diverse viewpoints. These discussions also encouraged students to actively participate in the learning process, making the content more meaningful and interactive.
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by Anesito L. Cutillas, Clifford John B. Orquia, Fritz D. Bacalso, Francis E. Villamor, Cyre P. Paclipan
2025,10(6);
202 Views
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This research explores the impact of industry-based professional development on science and technology educators’ confidence and mindset. The study, conducted in the Central Visayas, Philippines, involved 25 experienced science teachers with at least six years of teaching experience. Through structured interviews and open-ended surveys, the research aimed to understand how exposure to industry practices influences teaching methods, curriculum planning, and educators’ professional growth. The findings underscore the moderately significant role of industry-based professional development in improving science and technology education in the Philippine context. This study contributes to educational reform by presenting how these experiences build instructional confidence, enhance curriculum relevance, and foster interdisciplinary teaching strategies, particularly in developing nations. The study also supports psychological theories such as social facilitation highlighting increased teacher performance through peer and expert interaction and schema change, which explains how teachers reconstructed their prior knowledge through industry exposure. These theoretical lenses helped interpret the shifts in mindset, confidence, and instructional behavior.
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by Yifei Zhang
2025,10(6);
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Music composition, as a fundamental expression of human creativity and cultural identity, operates within complex environmental and social psychological frameworks that have profoundly shaped its evolutionary trajectory across millennia. This study systematically explores the application of computational music analysis and artificial intelligence technologies in music composition from environmental and social psychological perspectives, focusing on the technical implementation and psychological impacts of two critical stages: pre-analysis and post-analysis. Pre-analysis, functioning as a crucial environmental structuring process, provides creators with cognitive scaffolding mechanisms through computational techniques including feature extraction, music segmentation, and key and chord analysis, effectively reducing the inherent limitations of human information processing and transforming the traditional blank page into a structured creative space populated with meaningful possibilities and directional cues. This process not only expands creators' cognitive awareness of global musical traditions but also addresses critical social equity issues by lowering barriers to formal training and cultural exposure, thereby achieving democratized access to musical knowledge. Post-analysis operates as a reflective environmental restructuring process that enables creators to systematically examine completed works through style transfer, modification algorithms, and multi-dimensional evaluation tools, identifying structural relationships, harmonic patterns, and stylistic elements, thus creating evidence-based refinement opportunities that transcend the limitations of subjective self-assessment. Through case study analyses of classical works such as Ravel's "Boléro" and Coltrane's "Giant Steps," this research validates the effectiveness of computational analysis techniques in revealing complex musical structures and promoting cross-cultural understanding. The findings indicate that the integrated application of pre-analysis and post-analysis can significantly enhance creative efficiency, strengthen innovative capabilities, and facilitate stylistic fusion, while simultaneously facing challenges including over-reliance on technology, potential risks of creative homogenization, and concerns regarding cultural authenticity preservation. The significance of this research extends beyond the musical technology domain to encompass broader questions of human-computer interaction, cultural preservation and innovation, and the psychology of creativity in technologically-mediated environments, providing essential theoretical foundations and practical guidance for the future development of music composition, educational reform, and technological ethics.
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by Yanyan Li, Mohd Najmi Daud, Rojanah Kahar, Nik Ahmad Sufian Burhan
2025,10(6);
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Although numerous studies have examined individual predictors of adolescent emotional health, there is a lack of integrative reviews that synthesize both personal and environmental factors within a coherent theoretical framework. This review addresses this gap by systematically synthesizing existing literature on the role of family environment, self-esteem, and personal growth initiative in shaping adolescents’ emotional health. Following PRISMA guidelines, relevant peer- reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2024 were identified through structured searches across major databases including PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science, and CNKI. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, and a total of 68 studies were reviewed. This review is grounded in Lazarus’ Cognitive Motivational Relational Theory and Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, which together inform a conceptual framework illustrating the mediating role of self-esteem and the moderating role of PGI. The findings highlight how supportive family dynamics and proactive psychological traits interact to influence emotional well-being, offering valuable insights for intervention design and youth mental health policy.
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by Abdul Rahim Mohamed Amin, S.K. Piaralal, Nur Amalina Zulkefli, Ameen Alharbi, Rasheedul Haque, Senathirajah Abdul Rahman, Shaikhah Al-Ainati, Syriac Nellikunel Devasia
2025,10(6);
164 Views
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Service recovery is critical to organizational success, particularly in educational institutions offering open and distance learning (ODL). Effective service recovery strategies ensure student retention and institutional reputation. However, despite its importance, research on service recovery performance among educators in ODL remains limited, particularly concerning factors that influence their ability to provide effective recovery. This gap highlights the need for a deeper examination of organizational, work resource, and work demand factors affecting educators' service recovery performance. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between organizational factors (top management commitment), work resource factors (rewards, training, customer service orientation, empowerment), and work demand factors (emotional exhaustion, affective commitment, and self-efficacy) in shaping service recovery performance among ODL educators in Malaysia. Additionally, the study investigates how employment status moderates these relationships. A total of 443 responses were collected from ODL educators, including full-time and part-time, ensuring a diverse representation of experiences. By utilizing survey questionnaires and analyzing data through SPSS and PLS-SEM, the study aims to provide empirical evidence on key determinants of service recovery performance. The findings will offer significant insights for academic institutions and policymakers, helping them develop strategies to enhance service recovery efforts and improve overall student satisfaction in ODL environments.
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by ZHANG DANDAN, WONG FOONG YEE, MANISAH OTHMAN
2025,10(6);
192 Views
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This study explores the factors influencing Malaysians' purchase intention toward foreign automobiles, with a particular emphasis on the mediating role of trust. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), the model is extended to include trust as a key mediating variable. The study investigates the relationships between brand image, product quality, product design, trust, and purchase intention.
Data were collected through an online questionnaire from 287 Malaysian respondents who own and drive foreign cars. The proposed hypotheses were tested using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).
The results show that brand image significantly and positively influences purchase intention, highlighting the importance of a strong brand reputation in driving consumer decisions. In contrast, product quality and product design do not have direct effects on purchase intention. However, trust significantly mediates the effects of both product quality and product design on purchase intention, indicating that these attributes indirectly influence purchasing behavior through the development of consumer trust.
This study contributes to the theoretical advancement of the TPB by integrating trust as a central mechanism in understanding consumer behavior in the automotive industry. From a practical perspective, the findings suggest that foreign automobile manufacturers aiming to increase market penetration in Malaysia should prioritize strategies that enhance brand image and foster consumer trust. Overall, the research underscores trust as a critical determinant in shaping purchase intentions within the foreign automobile market.
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by Yanru Chen, Hsuan-Po Wang
2025,10(6);
194 Views
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The purpose of this research is to probe into the relation of green enterprise education and green enterprise intent of Chinese agriculture students. In this paper, Planned Behavior Theory is used to examine the relation of Green Entrepreneur Education and Green Entrepreneur Intent, which is used to test the intermediary role of Entrepreneur Self-efficacy. The study employs a questionnaire method, collecting data from 500 agricultural students in higher education institutions, with 478 valid questionnaires. It is found that the Green Entrepreneur Education of China's Agriculture College Graduates can improve the Entrepreneur's Self-efficacy and influence the Green Entrepreneur's Intent. Both the Green Entrepreneur Education and the Entrepreneur Self-efficacy Influence the Green Entrepreneurship Intent significantly. Self-efficiency of entrepreneurs has an obvious intermediate effect on the relation of green enterprise education and green enterprise intent. The findings are of great significance to policymakers in higher education departments, university administrators, and educators.
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by Afifah Idris, Noremy Md. Akhir, Sutharssan Nadarajan
2025,10(6);
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a rising public health concern in Malaysia, particularly among women. While many studies have focused on individuals living with MDD, limited research explores the lived experiences of their primary caregivers. This qualitative study aims to fill this gap by examining the narratives of caregivers supporting female survivors of MDD. Using a narrative inquiry approach, four primary caregivers were selected through purposive sampling. Each participant engaged in two in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed thematically using Braun and Clarke’s six-phase method, resulting in five overarching themes and seventeen subordinate themes: sense of responsibility, acceptance of MDD, difficulties in the course of care, assistance obtained, and hope. Findings revealed that caregivers played a crucial role not only in managing daily responsibilities but also in offering emotional and spiritual support throughout the recovery process. Despite not explicitly identifying their experiences as “stress” or “burnout,” caregivers described considerable emotional hardship, including exposure to stigma, isolation, and the burden of care. These experiences point to a complex interplay between resilience and underreported distress, shaped by cultural values, familial duty, and religious beliefs. The study highlights the importance of integrating caregivers into the recovery ecosystem through clinical interventions such as psychoeducation and support groups. It also underscores the need for policy measures that recognize and sustain caregivers’ contributions, including mental health literacy campaigns, structured caregiver support, and stigma reduction efforts. These findings contribute to the growing body of research and shed light on the importance of yet overlooked experiences of caregivers in Malaysia. Based on these firsthand experiences, it is hoped that these insights will help strengthen mental health services and nurture a more supportive environment for both MDD survivors and their caregivers.
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Training designs shape the motivation and intellectual development of educators, particularly those teaching science, engineering, and mathematics. This study explored how psychological frameworks—Schema Activation, Dual-Process Theory, and Habituation—enhance professional development for 40 Filipino educators from Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, and Samar, Philippines. Using a descriptive qualitative research design, data were collected from 40 educators through semi-structured questionnaires that explored their experiences with professional development. The data gathering was conducted using both in-person and online methods to ensure accessibility. The questionnaire focused on motivational and cognitive factors, aligning with Schema Activation, Dual-Process Theory, and Habituation, though no standardized scales were employed. The study found that hands-on activities, culturally responsive teaching strategies, and interdisciplinary workshops enhance teacher engagement and practical application. Additionally, training sessions that combine intuitive and analytical thinking foster cognitive flexibility, enabling educators to address diverse classroom challenges. The findings also stress the importance of sustained post-training support to ensure ongoing professional growth and innovation in teaching practices.
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The transformation of South African universities is complex because of the intersections of social, historical, political, cultural, and economic circumstances. Due to the transformation mandate, universities engage student leaders in co-governance to facilitate collaborative efforts toward establishing a sense of belonging for student leaders. However, the complexity of the environment and the transformation task create discrepancies that affect student leaders' sense of belonging. Therefore, this article explores South African student leaders' sense of belonging in the university, using socioanalysis. We gathered verbal and visual data through social dream drawing with student leaders to present an account of their conscious and unconscious lived experiences of belonging. We used thematic analysis to organize the identified themes and sub-themes and interpreted them using a socio-analytic understanding.
The findings suggest that student leaders experience belonging paradoxically as “indigenous foreigners” in higher education, but also ambivalently, hence the reference to Fifty shades of ambivalence in the title. They perceive membership dynamics in various ways: as fluid belonging, with strings attached, as complicated bonding, and as the paradoxical dance between dominance and submission, as well as connecting to shades of legacies and patrimony.
We argue that learning about student leaders' sense of belonging through social dream drawing enhances their leadership agency and facilitates a co-productive, collaborative, and active participation strategy. This process strengthens co-governance practices on multi-relational levels and multiple domains of belonging. Thus, dynamically understanding student leaders' sense of belonging produces positive outcomes for academic structures and integration processes through innovative student engagement.
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This study explores the high-quality and low-quality teacher characteristics based on students’ own learning experiences. It is based on the input of seven college students who undertook a guided self-reflection with Ormrod’s (2023) “Self-Assessment 1.1.” The study determines key characteristics that are linked to high and low quality teaching. Five high-quality and five low-quality teacher characteristics were determined by the students, with specific examples. Thematic analysis identified that good teachers were most frequently described as caring, patient, interactive, fair, and well-prepared. In contrast, poor teachers were described as disorganized, emotionally unstable, unengaging, unfair, and unclear in their teaching. Although the sample was small and representative of the studied group only, the reflections yielded dense data regarding how students thought and felt about their teachers’ actions. The findings cannot be generalized beyond this sample due to the limited sample size (N=7). The findings highlight the importance of students’ perspectives in establishing good teaching. Given the exploratory nature of this small-scale study, the findings may offer preliminary suggestions for teacher education programs in similar contexts seeking to create teaching approaches focused on relationships, reflection, and students.
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In the context of increasing global concern for environmental responsibility, the hospitality industry faces growing pressure to adopt sustainable leadership practices. Green leadership has emerged as a critical factor in shaping how organizations are perceived, particularly in service-intensive sectors like hotels where brand reputation is closely linked to stakeholder perception.
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The integration of ecological civilization into higher education has become a crucial step in addressing the global ecological crisis. Ecological civilization, a concept that emphasizes the harmonious coexistence of human society with nature, has gained significant attention in recent years, particularly within China, as part of national policy efforts toward sustainability. This review article presents strategies for teaching college students about ecological civilization so they can support sustainable growth and care for the ecology. It deals with obstacles such as disjointed lessons, insufficient learning for teachers, and difficulty within institutions by thoroughly examining available literature. The study recommends using curriculum from different subjects, encouraging active learning, including traditional wisdom, and forming links with ecological groups as effective ways to proceed. The usefulness of these ideas is confirmed by research that reveals improved student involvement, greater ecological awareness, and more ecologically friendly habits. The article recommends that evaluation and feedback are necessary to keep the system evolving. The study found that significant improvements within higher education institutions are vital for promoting ecological civilization. This research helps colleges to encourage ecologically friendly and responsible graduates, benefiting the process of creating an ecological civilization in society.
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With the rapid advancement of digital technologies, traditional art museums are confronting a significant transformation from static displays toward intelligent, personalized experiences. The integration of intelligent technologies has created unprecedented possibilities for immersive museum experiences; however, how to effectively regulate visitor emotions through environmental interaction design and achieve harmonious integration of technology and humanities remains a critical issue requiring urgent resolution. This study focuses on immersive experiences in intelligent art museums and systematically explores the impact mechanisms of environmental interaction design on visitor emotional regulation. Employing mixed research methods, we conducted in-depth analysis of physiological responses, psychological states, and behavioral performances of 240 participants under different interaction design modalities. The research constructed a multimodal perceptual interaction theoretical model, revealing the synergistic enhancement mechanisms of multisensory stimuli including visual, auditory, and tactile elements; established an adaptive spatial response system that maintains emotional stability through intelligent lighting adjustment, environmental temperature and humidity control, and visitor flow density management; and developed a personalized regulation mechanism based on real-time emotion recognition, integrating emotion monitoring, content recommendation, and proactive intervention strategies to form a closed-loop feedback system. Research findings indicate that multimodal fusion interaction significantly enhances visitor emotional engagement, with the five-modal integrated system achieving 94.7% accuracy in emotion recognition; adaptive spatial response increased visitor comfort by 33.8% while reducing stress levels by 57.4%; and the personalized regulation mechanism shortened emotional recovery time by 58.3% with a regulation success rate of 86.7%. This study provides scientific foundation for intelligent museum design, contributes theoretical innovation and practical guidance for the integrated development of culture and technology, while emphasizing attention to technological ethics and social impacts, highlighting the balanced development of technology and humanistic care.
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Films serve as potent cultural agents that shape collective consciousness and reinforce social identity. This study investigates the symbolic narratives and philosophical underpinnings in selected Chinese Kung Fu films through a semiotic and social psychological lens, drawing upon Social Identity Theory and cultural cognition frameworks. By analyzing key cinematic elements—such as martial arts choreography, narrative archetypes, and embedded Taoist and Confucian values—this research explores how these films promote in-group identity among Chinese audiences and evoke cultural fascination or exoticism among global viewers. The findings suggest that Kung Fu films do more than entertain; they operate as psychological tools that foster national pride, transmit collective memory, and mediate cross-cultural perceptions. This paper contributes to a deeper understanding of how symbolic visual culture influences affective responses, cultural belonging, and identity formation in diverse audience contexts.
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This study investigates the role of tourism branding communication in shaping destination perceptions and visitor engagement. It examines how psychological principles, cognitive dissonance, social proof, and motivation, are embedded in branding strategies to align with expectations, foster emotional connection, and promote sustainable tourism development. Using a qualitative exploratory design, the research draws on semi-structured interviews with 40 participants, including 12 tourism professionals from the Philippines. Thematic analysis revealed five key branding themes related to authenticity, emotional engagement, message consistency, behavioral response, and adaptability. Transparent branding was found essential for reducing cognitive dissonance, while user-generated content and influencer media reinforced social proof. Branding aligned with travelers’ intrinsic goals, such as adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, enhanced motivational appeal and loyalty. Findings underscore the value of integrating psychological theory with branding practice, offering a structured framework for interpreting visitor behavior and guiding strategic communication. While contextually specific, the study provides a foundation for future cross-cultural research and the development of adaptive, emotionally resonant destination branding.
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The purpose of this study is to explore the mechanism by which perceived emotionally intelligent leadership influences the work performance of university teachers, with work passion as a mediating variable. Based on the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) theory, this study employed a questionnaire survey method targeting teachers from four universities in the central and eastern regions of China. A total of 478 questionnaires were distributed using a convenience sampling method. The study utilized scales for perceived emotionally intelligent leadership, work passion, and work performance. The results indicate that perceived emotionally intelligent leadership has a positive impact on the work performance of university teachers in the central and eastern regions of China; teachers’ perceived emotionally intelligent leadership positively influences work passion; teachers’ work passion positively affects work performance; and teachers’ work passion plays a significant partial mediating role in the relationship between perceived emotionally intelligent leadership and work performance.
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Food and beverage establishments are greatly patronized by people all over the world. It results in highly recognized and huge competition, which seems to limit the intentions of the newly entered restaurant business. Based on previous studies, this study suggests that strategic management may lead to creating loyalty among customers. Also, confidence, social, and special treatment benefits were suggested for developing relationships with their customers. A SmartPLS 4.0 software program was utilized to structure a quantitative correlation model based on 301 customers dining at restaurants in Malabon City, Philippines. The findings suggest that customer trust is crucial for organizations in the food industry as it cultivates loyalty towards the services provided. The correlation between consumer relationship proneness and social benefits, special treatment benefits, and personalized attention is statistically significant in this study. The findings of this study may be essential to market share and can be seen as lucrative and mutually advantageous strategic management. Conclusively, the suggested model can be adopted by different stakeholders in food businesses by equipping them with the necessary information to develop resilient casual dining enterprises. Future studies may replicate the suggested model in a different location or in another developing country. Also, future study may consider a mixed-mode type of research, and statistical software such as WarpPLS 8 might be considered for the analysis.
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by Jumil J. Alcasoda, OFM, Anesito L. Cutillas, Rachelle O. Sabella, Rhea Jane L. Caynila, Korina Jean M. Regis
2025,10(6);
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This study underscores the importance of responsive academic supervision in addressing stress caused by academic overload among instructors, particularly within resource-constrained higher education settings. Faculty benefit from a combination of workload accommodations, emotional support, and open communication, all of which contribute to greater resilience and job satisfaction. While many supervisory practices were seen as supportive, participants also identified gaps between institutional rhetoric and meaningful structural change. This highlights the need for sustained efforts to align faculty well-being initiatives with concrete policy adjustments. The study contributes to a growing body of literature on faculty stress management by presenting context-specific supervisory strategies relevant to regional institutions. It also underscores the need for leadership approaches that are both empathetic and systemically supported. Future research may explore how these findings apply across diverse institutional types and examine how supervisory practices evolve under emerging pressures such as digitalization, accreditation demands, and shifting student expectations.
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Unfortunately, the act of killing one’s child, known as filicide, is a historical part of the human experience. Although studies of first-hand accounts from filicide offenders have been conducted and provide invaluable information for understanding and mitigating filicide, researchers often focus on the adult life experiences of these filicidal parents. Information on the childhood experiences of filicide offenders is typically lacking, which hinders prevention efforts, particularly as such experiences are linked to adult health and behavioural outcomes, including physical abuse and filicide. To address this gap, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 parents incarcerated for filicide across five correctional centres in eSwatini. A thematic analysis of the data revealed that the childhoods of filicide offenders in eSwatini are characterized by several adverse childhood experiences. Six themes emerged: absent or unstable relationships with biological parents, exposure to abuse and violence, economic hardship and its consequences, alcohol abuse and exposure, socio-cultural influences during childhood, and supportive parental figures. There is a need to provide communities with resources such as mental health services, fatherhood support programs, and education on non-violent forms of discipline to break the cycles of violence and abuse. All ecologies should work together to establish community-based childcare spaces so that young mothers do not have to sacrifice their education. We, therefore, propose intervening in childhood to mitigate adversities, as they are likely to serve as pathways to filicide.
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This systematic literature review aims to assess the effects of visual landscapes and soundscape environments on elderly people's intention to walk in urban residential areas. The findings summarize and discuss various visual features, such as environmental greening and exterior beautification, as well as sound features, focusing on the restorative properties of natural sounds and noise phobia. Perceived risks, such as inadequate lighting and the walkability of environments, are identified as significant factors influencing elderly mobility. The spatial impact of sound emphasizes the integration of both visual and auditory design elements. The results show that coordinated visual and auditory stimuli enhance walking intentions, while disharmonious sounds reduce the desire to move. Based on studies conducted in different urban settings, this review consolidates qualitative findings and offers best-practice advice for policymakers and urban planners. The results suggest a need for multi-sensory, elder-accessible designs that foster movement, improve mood, and encourage social interactions in urban environments for older adults. Future research should focus on experimental investigations into sensory integration and cross-cultural studies to expand the knowledge base for urban planning practices.
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by Dong Han, Mohd Jaki Bin Mamat
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Although pocket parks are being marketed as essential urban green spaces in congested urban settings, their layout frequently ignores the behavioral and psychological reactions of patrons. Understanding how spatial design might promote comfort, interaction, and well-being in these types of environments is made possible by environmental psychology. The purpose of this study is to discover behavioral characteristics derived from environmental psychology that impact pocket park design by conducting a literature review. The objective is to comprehend how urban small-scale green spaces influence human perception, comfort, and interaction. Peer-reviewed papers were sourced from sources such as Scopus, Web of Science, Taylor & Francis, and Google Scholar, in accordance with PRISMA principles. Design criteria and pocket park-related keywords were employed. Recurring behavioral and psychological criteria were categorized using thematic synthesis. Comfort, social interaction, perceived safety, restorative quality, emotional well-being, walkability, activities, and privacy are the eight primary behavioral emphasis areas that the review finds as being pertinent to pocket park design. Additionally, attention is paid to nine design components, including "natural & restorative elements," "visual & spatial experience," "accessibility, proximity & connectivity," and "functional activity settings." Pocket park design has a significant impact on psychological experiences and behavioral patterns in addition to being aesthetically pleasing and functional. It is necessary to include psychological insights into landscape architecture in order to develop pocket parks with a human-centered approach. The study suggests a set of behavioral standards that can direct the creation of urban microparks that are more socially sensitive, inclusive, and emotionally influential.
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