A new model of Social Support in Bereavement (SSB): An empirical investigation with a Chinese sample

Purpose of the study: The primary aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of Maqasid Shariah Quality of Life (MSQoL) in the drug-abuse inmates’ research. MSQoL is a recent theory formulated in terms of quality of life. Therefore, MSQoL proceeds to examine the association of family social support and prison climate rehabilitation on quality of life among drug-abuse inmates. Methodology: This study conceptually focused on a comprehensive analysis of MSQoL, family social support, and prison climate rehabilitation among drug abuse inmates. Main Finding: Researchers propose a model of MSQoL from dimensions of religion and life. Also, this research aims to link both dimensions to family social support and prison climate rehabilitation. Applications of this study: This study will make practical contributions to the Malaysian Prison Department on aspects related to improving drug-abuse inmates’ quality of life on designing appropriate policies and strategies. Novelty/Originality of this study: The current research provides a theoretical framework for prospective researchers engaged in prison studies. Since the quality of life has become the government’s priorities under the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025), the promotion of a new model is essential for a better quality of life of Malaysians.

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Antecedents of citizenship behaviour in online customer communities: An empirical investigation

SA Journal of Information Management ◽

10.4102/sajim.v18i2.725 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Mercy Mpinganjira

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Online Communities ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Affective Commitment ◽

Empirical Investigation ◽

Knowledge Generation ◽

Personal Initiative ◽

Equation Modelling ◽

Good Citizenship ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Background: Use of online communities for knowledge generation has become a common phenomenon. In order for online communities to serve as affective spaces for knowledge generation and exchange, members need to behave in ways that are in line with good citizenship. However, because of the limited research, not much is known about citizenship behaviour in such communities and the factors that foster such conduct.Objectives: This article aims to examine the performance of citizenship behaviours by members of online customer communities, and the factors that influence this.Methodology: Data were collected from 303 contributing members of online customer communities using a structured questionnaire. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse the data collected.Results: The findings show moderate levels of engagement in citizenship behaviours among the respondents. Engagement in citizenship behaviours was in general found to be influenced more by the level of affective commitment towards the community than by the perceived levels of social support. Both affective commitment and perceived social support were found to have less influence on compliant citizenship behaviour when compared with altruism and personal initiative. Affective commitment was found to influence personal initiative most strongly, while social support had its strongest influence on altruism. Conclusion: The results provide insights for managers of online customer communities into factors to which they should give attention in order to enhance the performance of citizenship behaviours.

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An empirical investigation of job stress, social support, service length, and job strain

Organizational Behavior and Human Performance ◽

10.1016/0030-5073(81)90050-7 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 279-302 ◽

Cited By ~ 111

Author(s):

Gary Blau

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Job Stress ◽

Empirical Investigation ◽

Job Strain ◽

Support Service

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The podium illusion: a phenomenological study of the influence of social support on well-being and performance in elite para swimmers

BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1186/s13102-021-00269-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Beth Aitchison ◽

Alison B. Rushton ◽

Paul Martin ◽

Andrew Soundy ◽

Nicola R. Heneghan

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Phenomenological Study ◽

Well Being ◽

Research Quality ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

New Model ◽

Hermeneutic Phenomenological ◽

And Performance ◽

Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study ◽

Fourth Theme

Abstract Background The value of social support in enhancing performance is well established in non-impaired and sub-international level athletes with impairments. Despite this, no research to date has explored the experiences of social support in elite para-athletes. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of social support in elite British para-swimmers and the influence on their wellbeing and performance. Methods A hermeneutic phenomenological study involving semi-structured interviews was undertaken with 8 elite British para-swimmers (3 male, 5 female, mean age 24.9 years). Participants represented 5 para-swimming classes and all 10 of the International Paralympic Committee impairment categories. Data were analysed following a modified version of the Framework Method. Research quality and trustworthiness were ensured through employing techniques including data triangulation, member checking and reflexivity. Results Five themes and 11 sub-themes were generated. The five themes were: ‘the coach-athlete relationship’, ‘team bond’, ‘tangible aid’, ‘The Podium Illusion’ and ‘British para-swimming’. The overall findings and the magnitude of support mentioned in the fourth theme led to the development of a new model called ‘The Podium Illusion’ which reflects the magnitude of support that is available to elite para-swimmers to help maximise their performance and wellbeing. Conclusion Social support is essential for athlete wellbeing and performance. Findings underpin a new model, ‘The Podium Illusion’.

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The moderating influence of social support on career anxiety and career commitment: an empirical investigation from India

Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing ◽

10.1080/10548408.2021.1977765 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-20

Author(s):

Pradeep Kautish ◽

Sandeep Walia ◽

Parvinder Kour

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Empirical Investigation ◽

Career Commitment ◽

Career Anxiety

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A Genetic Epidemiologic Study of Social Support in a Chinese Sample

Twin Research and Human Genetics ◽

10.1375/twin.11.1.55 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 55-62 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Wen-yan Ji ◽

Yong-hua Hu ◽

Yue-qin Huang ◽

Wei-hua Cao ◽

Jun Lu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Environmental Factors ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Epidemiologic Study ◽

Final Analysis ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Chinese Sample ◽

Chinese Adult ◽

Genetic And Environmental Factors

AbstractAccumulated evidence suggests that social support is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. However, there are little data that examine this issue from Asian samples. We reported results from a preliminary study that examined familial effects on social support in a Chinese adult twin sample. We administered a 10-item social support instrument that measures three dimensions of social support (i.e., objective support, subjective support, and utilization of support) developed for the Chinese population. Two hundred forty-two same-sex twin pairs, where both members of the pair completed the personal interview, were included in the final analysis. Structural equation modeling was used to estimate additive genetic (A), shared environmental (C), and nonshared environmental (E) effects on each dimension of social support. Familial factors (A+C) explained 56.63% [95% CI = 45.48–65.72%] and 42.42% [95% CI = 29.93–53.25%] of the total phenotypic variances of subjective support and utilization of support, respectively. For the objective support, genetic effects did not exist, but common environmental effect explained 37.56% [95% CI = 26.17–48.28%] of the total phenotypic variances. Neither gender nor age effects were seen on any dimension of social support. Except for objective support, genetic factors probably influence variation in subjective support and utilization of support. Shared environmental factors may influence all dimensions of social support.

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The Hitachi Model HS-8 Electron Microscope

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100061203 ◽

1967 ◽

Vol 25 ◽

pp. 238-239

Author(s):

H. Akabori ◽

K. Nishiwaki ◽

K. Yoneta

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscope ◽

New Model ◽

Predecessor Model

By improving the predecessor Model HS- 7 electron microscope for the purpose of easier operation, we have recently completed new Model HS-8 electron microscope featuring higher performance and ease of operation.

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