scholarly journals Socioeconomic inequalities in health: the role of daily hassles and the importance of health

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
SE Verra ◽  
MP Poelman ◽  
AL Mudd ◽  
E de Vet ◽  
J de Wit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Socioeconomic Position ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Socioeconomic Inequalities ◽  
Daily Hassles ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Self Assessed Health ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract   A low socioeconomic position (SEP) adversely affects health outcomes and is associated with a lower perceived importance of health. It has been suggested that people with a low SEP disproportionately face daily hassles, as a result of which health may be perceived as less important for those with a low SEP compared to those with a high SEP. A lower perceived importance of health likely influences health-related behaviours that affect health outcomes. This study examines whether socioeconomic inequalities in self-assessed health are mediated by daily hassles and/or the perceived importance of health, and whether there is sequential mediation of daily hassles and perceived importance of health. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2019 among N = 1,334 Dutch adults. Participants rated the extent of eleven commonly experienced daily hassles (e.g., financial hassles, legal issues), and indicated the perceived importance of two health-related domains (not being ill, living a long life). Inequalities in self-assessed health according to SEP (indicated by income and education) were examined using structural equation modelling, with daily hassles and perceived importance of not being ill or living long a life either as single or sequential mediators. Daily hassles and perceived importance of health individually mediated the relationship between SEP and self-assessed health, but importance of health did not mediate the association between by daily hassles self-assessed health. Socioeconomic inequalities in self-assessed health were explained by the experience of daily hassles, and by differences in the perceived importance of health individually, but the perceived importance of health did not explain the influence of the experience of daily hassles. Addressing the challenging circumstances (e.g., financial or housing hassles) associated with a low SEP, may contribute to improving self-assessed health. Further research should examine how daily hassles affect health. Key messages Daily hassles and the perceived importance of health mediated the relationship between socioeconomic position and health. There was no association between daily hassles and the perceived importance of health.

Entrepreneurial orientation, knowledge management, dynamic capabilities towards e-commerce adoption of SMEs in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Dharma Tuah Putra Nasution ◽  
Ahmad Rafiki ◽  
Adelina Lubis ◽  
Yossie Rossanty
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation (EO), knowledge management process (KMP) and dynamic capability (DC) toward the adoption of electronic commerce (e-commerce) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in North Sumatera. Design/methodology/approach This study used a quantitative methodology using Smart PLS of structural equation model. A survey is done by distributing the questionnaires to the respondents (owner-managers) of SMEs across sectors. Using a convenient sampling technique, 131 respondents were selected. Using a cross-sectional survey design, 11 hypotheses were tested. Findings It is found that both innovativeness and proactiveness of EO have a significant relationship with e-commerce adoption (EA), while the risk-taking of EO is found as insignificant. Both risk-taking and proactiveness of EO are significantly related to KMP, but innovation of EO is found to be insignificant. Moreover, KMP significantly mediates the relationship between risk-taking and proactiveness of EO and EA, while KMP insignificantly mediates the relationship between innovativeness of EO and EA. Finally, it is found that DC has a significant relationship in EA. Originality/value By using the resource based-theory, the study on the decision of EA by SMEs is conducted which focuses on a number of internal and external factors influencing the adoption decision. This differs from other studies using theories of the technological, organizational and environmental, theory of acceptance and use of technology, theory of planned behavior, theory of reasoned action and others which emphasized on the implementation and usage of EA.

Attachment style, serial argument, and taking conflict personally

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale Hample ◽  
Adam S. Richards
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Attachment Style ◽  
Attachment Styles ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Close Relationships ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Serial argument theory explains recurring conflict within personal relationships. The theory specifies that an arguer’s goals influence his/her tactics, leading to argument outcomes which include effects on the relationship. We extend this model in two ways. First we suggest that attachment styles predict serial argument goals. Second, we hypothesize that taking conflict personally (TCP) is an outcome of such arguments. University students (N = 682) completed a cross-sectional survey about their attachment styles and felt personalization regarding a serial argument they experienced. A structural equation model tested relationships between attachment styles, goals, tactics, outcomes, and TCP. Results indicated that attachment styles predict goals of serial arguing and serial argument outcomes predict TCP. The study shows that attachment styles have modest but statistically significant effects on goals of serial arguing in close relationships and that the tactics used in serial arguing predict the degree to which people take recurring conflict personally.

The role of job stress and burnout on health-related problems in the Trinidad and Tobago police service

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyunin Baek ◽  
Na-Yeun Choi ◽  
Randy Seepersad
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Missing Values ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Stress And Health

PurposeThe police in Trinidad experience extremely stressful job conditions (e.g., elevated rates of violent crime, the rapid spread of organized crime, financial constraints, and staff shortages) which could lead to health-related problems. The purpose of the current study is to examine the relationship between job stress and health-related problems and to determine whether burnout mediates this relationship. Data from police officers in Trinidad was used to test these relationships.Design/methodology/approachUsing self-report questionnaires from all eight police station districts in Trinidad (N = 331 police officers), this study conducted structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine the relationship between job stress, burnout and health-related problems.FindingsThe results indicated that officers' job stress increased their burnout and health-related problems. As the authors expected, officers' burnout, served as a mediating variable between job stress and health-related problems. In other words, job-related stress can lead to burnout, which in turn, leads to health-related problems.Research limitations/implicationsDespite meaningful findings, a few limitations (e.g., measurement issues and missing values) were present in this study.Originality/valuePolicing studies have paid less attention to Caribbean policing. Findings in this study have implications for addressing officers' health-related problems.

scholarly journals The relationship between chronic diseases and number of sexual partners: an exploratory analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Grabovac ◽  
Lee Smith ◽  
Lin Yang ◽  
Pinar Soysal ◽  
Nicola Veronese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lifetime Number ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Diagnosis Of Cancer ◽  
The Relationship

BackgroundWe investigated sex-specific associations between lifetime number of sexual partners and several health outcomes in a large sample of older adults in England.MethodsWe used cross-sectional data from 2537 men and 3185 women aged ≥50 years participating in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Participants reported the number of sexual partners they had had in their lifetime. Outcomes were self-rated health and self-reported limiting long-standing illness, cancer, coronary heart disease, and stroke. We used logistic regression to analyse associations between lifetime number of sexual partners and health outcomes, adjusted for relevant sociodemographic and health-related covariates.ResultsHaving had 10 or more lifetime sexual partners was associated with higher odds of reporting a diagnosis of cancer than having had 0–1 sexual partners in men (OR 1.69, 95% CI 1.01 to 2.83) and women (OR 1.91, 95% CI 1.04 to 3.51), respectively. Women who had 10 or more lifetime sexual partners also had higher odds of reporting a limiting long-standing illness (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.15 to 2.35). No other statistically significant associations were observed.ConclusionsA higher lifetime number of sexual partners is associated with increased odds of reported cancer. Longitudinal research is required to establish causality. Understanding the predictive value of lifetime number of sexual partners as a behavioural risk factor may improve clinical assessment of cancer risk in older adults.

The Role of Self-Brand Connection on the Relationship Between Athlete Brand Image and Fan Outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thilo Kunkel ◽  
Rui Biscaia ◽  
Akiko Arai ◽  
Kwame Agyemang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Team Commitment ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Relationship

This research explored the role of athlete on- and off-field brand image on consumer commitment toward the athlete and associated team, preference by the athlete’s sponsor, and the mediating effect of consumers’ self-brand connection on these relationships. Data were collected from fans of soccer players through a cross-sectional survey promoted on social media platforms. A partial least squares structural equation model examined the direct effects of both athlete brand dimensions on athlete commitment, team commitment, and athlete sponsor preference, and the indirect effects mediated via self-brand connection. The results indicate that an athlete’s on-field image is significantly related to athlete sponsor preference, while the off-field image influences athlete commitment and team commitment. Self-brand connection is influenced by athlete off-field image and mediates the relationship between off-field image and athlete commitment. This study contributes to a better understanding of how to manage athlete brands and linkages between fans, athletes, and associated entities.

scholarly journals Work Intention as Mediator in the Relationship between Work Passion and Organizational Commitment among Teachers in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S10) ◽  
pp. 102-110
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Work Passion

Organizational commitment among employees is important to determine organizational effectiveness as employees with higher organizational commitment have higher motivation to stay with their organization. In recent years, previous studies have shown that the teachers’ organizational commitment are low and moderate. Therefore, this study focuses on the effect of work passion toward organizational commitment with work intention as the mediator. The objectives of this study was to determine the effect of work passion on work intention and organizational commitment among teachers and to determine the role of work intention as a mediator in the effect of work passion on organizational commitment among teachers. This study employed a cross-sectional survey involving 355 school teachers in Malaysia through multi-stage cluster sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, while confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used to determine the fitness of the model with the data. Findings showed that organizational commitment and work passion among school teachers were moderate, while work intention was at a higher level. SEM analysis showed that the model has a good fit with CMIN/df= 3.22, GFI = 0.95, CFI=0.97, TLI=0.95, RMSEA=0.08. In addition, job factors have a significant direct effect on work intention and organizational commitment. Results also showed that work intention mediated the relationship between work passion and organizational commitment. The results of this imply the importance of work passion and work intention in enhancing organizational commitment among teachers in Malaysia.

Marketing advantages and sustainable competitiveness through branding for the supply chain of Islamic country

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Saeed Shahbaz ◽  
Mudaser Javaid ◽  
Syed Hasnain Alam Kazmi ◽  
Qamar Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Electric Industry ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Branding plays a vital role in the success of every organization and even industry. In Islamic countries, every organization must consider Sharia rules while strategy making. Nowadays, the supply chain is considered a major tool of branding and marketing. After an extensive literature review, it has been found that the studies that test the marketing advantages (MAs) and sustainable competitiveness through branding are scarce. The purpose of this study is to empirically examine the relationship between branding and MAs and mediating the role of sustainable competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach This is a quantitative study. An instrument was adopted, and data were collected. The researchers tested the hypotheses from the survey data from 179 electronic organizations. The data ware analyzed through structural equation modeling to examine the proposed hypothesis of this study. Findings The findings indicate that the relationship among dimensions of branding attitude and MAs were supported (expect reliability). Additionally, this study also revealed that a sustainable competitive variable plays a substantial role as a mediating variable in those relationships. Research limitations/implications This study is a cross-sectional survey. Consequently, the limited sample size from the electric industry may affect the power of generalizability. The next study may be demonstrated for other industries to respect the nature of the branding and MAs among the managerial staff of other industries. Practical implications This study will help managers to understand how to use the supply chain as branding for their MAs through sustainable competitiveness. Originality/value This study adds practical value to the literature on sustainable competitive, branding and MA and supply chain. The study shows that sustainable competitiveness has varying mediating effects on industry value.

Organizational learning, entrepreneurial orientation and personal values towards SMEs’ growth in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Rafiki ◽  
Muhammad Dharma Tuah Putra Nasution ◽  
Yossie Rossanty ◽  
Pipit Buana Sari
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Firm Growth ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Personal Value ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the dimensions of organizational learning (OL), entrepreneurial orientation (EO), personal value toward the firm performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in North Sumatera, Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach This study used a quantitative methodology using Smart partial least squares of the structural equation model. A survey is done by distributing the questionnaires to the respondents (owner-managers) of SMEs across sectors. Using a convenient sampling technique, 128 respondents are selected. Using a cross-sectional survey design, 11 hypotheses are tested. Findings It is found that the innovativeness of EO and personal value both have a significant relationship with firm growth. While OL is significantly related to the innovativeness of EO, risk-taking of EO and proactiveness of EO. Then, both innovativeness of EO and proactiveness of EO significantly mediate the relationship of OL and firm growth. However, OL, proactiveness of EO and risk-taking of EO are insignificantly related to firm growth, while risk-taking of EO also insignificantly mediates the relationship of OL and firm growth. Originality/value EO (innovativeness, risk-taking and proactiveness) is deemed a crucial factor in running businesses by SMEs, while OL and personal value play a significant role in creating a competitive advantage that is needed for growth.

Games and Recovery

2009 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 126-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard Reinecke
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Coping Style ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Daily Hassles ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Stress Buffering ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The Relationship

The use of video and computer games for recovery purposes was investigated in an online survey of 1614 participants. The data indicate that games are systematically used after exposure to stressful situations and strain, and that recovery experience is a significant facet of the gaming experience. Using structural equation modeling, the relationships among work-related fatigue, daily hassles, social support, coping style, recovery experience, and the use of video and computer games for recovery purposes were tested. Persons who associated stronger recovery experiences with game play used video and computer games more often after stressful and exhausting situations. In addition, participants’ level of work-related fatigue and exposure to daily hassles were both positively associated with the use of games for recovery. Participants with emotion-focused coping style showed a higher tendency to use games for recovery than participants with problem-focused coping style. The relationship between work-related fatigue and game use for recovery purposes was moderated by social support. The stress buffering function of video and computer games was more important for participants receiving less social support. These participants showed a stronger relationship between work-related fatigue and the use of games for recovery than participants receiving more social support.

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