Effects of adolescent academic stress on sleep quality: Mediating effect of negative affect and moderating role of peer relationships

The present study aims to explore the relationship between social loneliness and online interaction through WhatsApp addiction among a sample of Indian and Fijian respondents. Based on the responses of 202 Indian and 73 Fijian respondents, the present research study validated the mediating role of WhatsApp addiction, revealing that social loneliness increased the possibility of preferring to interact online through increased WhatsApp addiction. The empirical results showed that the underlying mechanism of social loneliness might indirectly influence consumers’ preference for online social interaction (POSI). The study further assessed the moderating role of culture in the association between social loneliness and POSI. Findings of the moderated mediation analysis demonstrated that, the association between loneliness and preference to socialize online differed, based on the identified cultural differences between Indian and Fijian groups.

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Are Engaged Workaholics Protected against Job-Related Negative Affect and Anxiety before Sleep? A Study of the Moderating Role of Gender

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph15091996 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (9) ◽

pp. 1996 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Paola Spagnoli ◽

Cristian Balducci ◽

Liliya Scafuri Kovalchuk ◽

Francesco Maiorano ◽

Carmela Buono

Keyword(s):

Negative Affect ◽

Work Engagement ◽

Process Analysis ◽

Future Directions ◽

Open Questions ◽

Heavy Work ◽

Conditional Process Analysis ◽

The Relationship ◽

Moderating Role

Although the interplay between workaholism and work engagement could explain several open questions regarding the Heavy Work Investment (HWI) phenomenon, few studies have addressed this issue. Thus, with the purpose of filling this literature gap, the present study aimed at examining a model where job-related negative affect mediates the relationship between the interplay of workaholism and work engagement, and anxiety before sleep. Since gender could have a role in the way the interplay would impact on the theorized model, we also hypothesized a moderated role of gender on the specific connection concerning the interplay between workaholism and work engagement, in relation to job-related negative affect. Conditional process analysis was conducted on a sample of 146 participants, balanced for gender. Results supported the mediating model and indicated the presence of a moderated role of gender, such that engaged workaholic women reported significantly less job-related negative affect than disengaged workaholic women. On the contrary, the interplay between workaholism and work engagement did not seem significant for men. Results are discussed in light of the limitations and future directions of the research in this field, as well as the ensuing practical implications.

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Servitization strategies from customers’ perspective: the moderating role of co-creation

Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing ◽

10.1108/jbim-02-2017-0028 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (3) ◽

pp. 628-642 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

José L. Ruiz-Alba ◽

Anabela Soares ◽

Miguel A. Rodríguez-Molina ◽

Dolores M. Frías-Jamilena

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Business Models ◽

Service Providers ◽

Moderating Effect ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Content Type ◽

The Impact ◽

Moderating Role ◽

Different Levels

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the moderating role of co-creation in the implementation of servitization strategies in the pharmaceutical industry in a business-to-business (B-to-B) context. More specifically, this investigation explores the impact of different levels of services (base, intermediate and advanced) on servitization and on performance by using co-creation as a moderating factor. Design/methodology/approach A research framework was developed and empirically tested in the pharmaceutical sector. Data collection was conducted through the online distribution of questionnaires. The final sample included 219 pharmacy stores, and the data were analysed using structural equation modelling. Findings Main findings suggest that when the level of co-creation of the design of services is high, there are significant effects of servitization on firm performance. The moderating effect of co-creation is illustrated in regard to intermediate and advanced services, but results referring to the impact of intermediate services on servitization appear non-significant with a low degree of co-creation. No significant effects could be found for the impact of base services on performance and servitization for both high and low degrees of co-creation. Findings show an impact of advanced services on performance through the mediating effect of servitization when the degree of co-creation is high. Originality/value Most research concerning servitization has been done from the perspective of manufacturers and service providers. This study adds value to the literature because it was designed from a customer’s perspective. Moreover, it contributes towards the conceptualization of the servitization research strategy and business models in a B2B context. This is accomplished through the investigation of the moderating effect of co-creation on the impact of the different levels of services on servitization and on performance.

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The Effect of Dynamic Capabilities of Restaurant Small Business Owners on the Business Continuity intention: The Moderating Role of Social support and Moderated Mediating Effect of Social Capital

Foodservice Management Society of Korea ◽

10.47584/jfm.2021.24.5.105 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 24 (5) ◽

pp. 105-131

Author(s):

Hyoun-Ah Cho ◽

Gyu-Min Lee

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Social Capital ◽

Small Business ◽

Dynamic Capabilities ◽

Business Owners ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Business Continuity ◽

Small Business Owners ◽

Moderating Role

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SLEEP QUALITY AS A MECHANISM LINKING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.2866 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S779-S779

Author(s):

Alycia N Bisson ◽

Margie E Lachman

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Executive Functioning ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

The United States ◽

Physically Active ◽

Waking Up ◽

The Relationship ◽

Second Wave ◽

Moderating Role

Abstract Modifiable health behaviors, such as physical activity and sleep quality are important for cognition throughout life. A growing body of research also suggests that engaging in enough physical activity is important to sleeping well. One recent study found that sleep efficiency mediates the relationship between physical activity and cognition. It is still unknown whether other metrics of sleep quality are mediators. The present study tested mediation in the second wave of the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study. Using the PROCESS macro for SPSS, we found that those who were more physically active fell asleep faster, and had better executive functioning. In addition, those who were more physically active reported waking up fewer times during the night, and had better executive functioning and self-rated memory. Discussion will focus on the moderating role of gender and distinctions between findings with different measures of sleep, physical activity, and cognition.

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