scholarly journals Effects of Goal Orientation and Perceived Value of Toughness on Antisocial Behavior in Soccer: The Mediating Role of Moral Disengagement

2010 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian David Boardley ◽  
Maria Kavussanu
Keyword(s):  
Antisocial Behavior ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Task Orientation ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Ego Orientation

In this study, we examined (a) the effects of goal orientations and perceived value of toughness on antisocial behavior toward opponents and teammates in soccer and (b) whether any effects were mediated by moral disengagement. Male soccer players (N = 307) completed questionnaires assessing the aforementioned variables. Structural equation modeling indicated that ego orientation had positive and task orientation had negative direct effects on antisocial behavior toward opponents. Further, ego orientation and perceived value of toughness had indirect positive effects on antisocial behavior toward opponents and teammates which were mediated by moral disengagement. Collectively, these findings aid our understanding of the effects of personal influences on antisocial behavior and of psychosocial mechanisms that could facilitate such antisocial conduct in male soccer players.

scholarly journals The mediating role of perceived competence: testing a motivational sequence in university students

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 669-680 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan L. Núñez ◽  
José Martín-Albo ◽  
Alberto Paredes ◽  
Oliver Rodríguez ◽  
Noemí Chipana
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
University Education ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Task Orientation ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Ego Orientation

In order to test the mediating role of perceived competence between each goal orientation (i.e. task and ego orientations) and intrinsic motivation in a motivational sequence in the context of university education, two models based on the cognitive evaluation theory and the achievement goal theory were tested with 276 Bolivian undergraduate students (138 males, 138 females), who completed Spanish versions of instruments designed to assess motivation, perceived competence, and positive emotions and interest. Two models were found with structural equation modeling techniques, one for ego orientation and one for task orientation. Results showed that perceived competence acts as a good mediator in the relation between ego orientation and intrinsic motivation, and as a partial mediator in the relation between task orientation and intrinsic motivation.

Bracketed Morality Revisited: How Do Athletes Behave in Two Contexts?

2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 449-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Kavussanu ◽  
Ian D. Boardley ◽  
Sam S. Sagar ◽  
Christopher Ring
Keyword(s):  
Moral Reasoning ◽  
Prosocial Behavior ◽  
Antisocial Behavior ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Moral Behavior ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Ego Orientation ◽  
Highly Correlated

The concept of bracketed morality has received empirical support in several sport studies (e.g., Bredemeier & Shields, 1986a, 1986b). However, these studies have focused on moral reasoning. In this research, we examined bracketed morality with respect to moral behavior in sport and university contexts, in two studies. Male and female participants (Study 1: N = 331; Study 2: N = 372) completed questionnaires assessing prosocial and antisocial behavior toward teammates and opponents in sport and toward other students at university. Study 2 participants also completed measures of moral disengagement and goal orientation in both contexts. In most cases, behavior in sport was highly correlated with behavior at university. In addition, participants reported higher prosocial behavior toward teammates and higher antisocial behavior toward opponents in sport than toward other students at university. The effects of context on antisocial behavior were partially mediated by moral disengagement and ego orientation. Our findings extend the bracketed morality concept to prosocial and antisocial behavior.

scholarly journals Participation in Sport and Moral Functioning: Does Ego Orientation Mediate Their Relationship?

2003 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 501-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Kavussanu ◽  
Nikos Ntoumanis
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Goal Orientations ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Task Orientation ◽  
Contact Sports ◽  
Moral Functioning ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Ego Orientation

This study examined whether participation in contact sports influences moral functioning within the sport context, and whether these effects are mediated by ego orientation; the role of task orientation on moral functioning was also examined. Participants (N = 221) were college athletes participating in basketball, soccer, field hockey, and rugby. They completed questionnaires assessing sport participation, goal orientations, moral functioning, and social desirability. Structural equation modeling analysis indicated that participation in contact sports positively predicted ego orientation, which in turn predicted low levels of moral functioning. The direct effects of sport participation on moral functioning became nonsignificant in the presence of ego orientation, indicating that the latter construct mediates the relationship between the first two variables. Task orientation corresponded to high levels of moral functioning. These findings help us further understand the processes operating in contact sports and are discussed in terms of their implications for eliminating unsportspersonlike conduct from the sport context.

Effects of coaching style on prosocial and antisocial behavior among Chinese athletes

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (11) ◽  
pp. 1889-1900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuosong Chen ◽  
Dong Wang ◽  
Kun Wang ◽  
Noora J. Ronkainen ◽  
Tao Huang
Keyword(s):  
Antisocial Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Immoral Behavior ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Sports Team ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Coaching Style

We examined the effects of coaching style, motivation style, and moral disengagement on prosocial and antisocial behavior among Chinese athletes. Participants were 203 athletes (36.9% women; Mage = 19.0, SD = 2.6 years) from the Fujian Provincial Sports Team. Structural equation modeling analysis results revealed that the autonomy-supportive coaching style had an indirect and positive effect on prosocial behavior through the mediation of autonomous motivation. Further, the controlling coaching style had an indirect and positive effect on antisocial behavior through the mediation of controlled motivation and moral disengagement. The findings indicate that as coaching style influences prosocial and antisocial behavior among Chinese athletes, it should be targeted when interventions aimed at reducing their immoral behavior are developed.

scholarly journals Multiple Goal Orientations as Predictors of Moral Behavior in Youth Soccer

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 417-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luke Sage ◽  
Maria Kavussanu
Keyword(s):  
Social Status ◽  
Antisocial Behavior ◽  
Goal Orientations ◽  
Social Recognition ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Task Orientation ◽  
Social Goal ◽  
Social Affiliation ◽  
Youth Soccer ◽  
Ego Orientation

The purpose of this study was to examine task-, ego-, and social-goal orientations as predictors of prosocial and antisocial behavior in youth soccer. Participants were 365 male (n = 227) and female (n = 138) youth soccer players Mage = 13.4 years, SD = 1.8), who completed questionnaires measuring task and ego orientation; the goals of social affiliation, social recognition and social status; prosocial and antisocial behavior; and demographics. Regression analyses revealed that prosocial behavior was predicted positively by task orientation and social affiliation and negatively by social status. In contrast, antisocial behavior was predicted positively by ego orientation and social status and negatively by task orientation. Findings for task and ego orientation are consistent with previous work. Social-goal orientations explained further variance in prosocial and antisocial behavior, and their inclusion in future moral research is encouraged.

scholarly journals A Longitudinal Examination of the Relations Between Moral Disengagement and Antisocial Behavior in Sport

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-131
Author(s):  
Ian David Boardley ◽  
Doris Matosic ◽  
Mark William Bruner
Keyword(s):  
Antisocial Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Reciprocal Effects ◽  
Reciprocal Relations ◽  
Competitive Season ◽  
Lagged Effects ◽  
Longitudinal Examination ◽  
Time Point

Moral disengagement (MD) has been positively associated with antisocial behavior (AB) in sport. However, the longitudinal associations between MD and AB are unexamined to date. Adopting a three-wave cross-lagged panel design, the authors examined the reciprocal relations between MD and two forms of AB (i.e., toward opponents and teammates) across a competitive season with a sample of 407 team-sport athletes (Mage = 15.7 years) from Canada. Using structural equation modeling, the authors found strong positive autoregressive effects for MD and both forms of AB across both time periods. They also identified strong positive synchronous correlations between MD and both types of AB at each time point. Finally, cross-lagged effects were only found between MD and AB toward opponents; effects from MD to AB toward opponents were stronger than the reciprocal effects. These findings contribute important knowledge on the regulation of AB in sport.

“Green” practices as antecedents of functional value, guest satisfaction and loyalty

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihaela Simona Moise ◽  
Irene Gil-Saura ◽  
María-Eugenia Ruiz-Molina
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Revisit Intention ◽  
Functional Value ◽  
Green Practices ◽  
Guest Satisfaction ◽  
The Impact

PurposeTo respond to the environmental demands of consumers, more and more hotels are increasingly striving to implement sustainable practices to satisfy the requests of environmentally conscious consumers. This paper aims to propose and test the relationship between these “green” initiatives and functional value as perceived by tourists, guest satisfaction and intentions to revisit the hotel and to spread positive word-of-mouth (WOM).Design/methodology/approachA sample of 378 guests who stayed in a three- and four-star hotel was used. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the proposed relationships. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equational modeling were used to test the proposed model.FindingsThe results of the data analysis indicated that the impact of “green” practices on perceived value, satisfaction, intention to revisit and WOM. In addition, the positive effects of functional value on guest satisfaction and WOM are also confirmed.Practical implicationsCustomers' revisit intention is not only created when hotels implement “green” practices, but also when the degree of customer satisfaction with the hotel increases. In this sense, managers are encouraged to pay more attention to environmental initiatives as an essential tool to increase the level of guests' satisfaction.Originality/valueThe study yields several implications that can be helpful for managers while devising green marketing strategies for the hotel sector. The results show that guests tend to develop greater levels of loyalty to a specific hotel when they are satisfied with the services offered by the hotel. In this sense, the environmental measures implemented by companies are a key strategic tool, given their essential role in the construction of perceived value, guest satisfaction as well as WOM and revisit intention.

How travel agency reputation creates recommendation behavior

2015 ◽  
Vol 115 (2) ◽  
pp. 332-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuo-Chien Chang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Travel Agency ◽  
Flow Experience ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Leader Performance ◽  
Emotional Value

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of travel agency’s reputation on customer recommendation behavior by examining the mediating effects of customer-perceived functional and emotional value as well as the moderating effects of tour leader performance and customer flow experience in the travel agency sector. Design/methodology/approach – A statistical analysis of the collected questionnaires was computed based on the 463 usable responses from Taiwan tourists who joining the group package tours traveling to China. Structural equation modeling is the essential analysis methodology used to examine the hypothesized relationships among the variables. Findings – The analysis results confirm that reputation has positive effects on customers recommendation behaviors in which perceived functional and emotional value work as necessary mediating roles. Nevertheless, the effect of reputation through emotional value on customer recommendation behavior provides a much better explanation than through functional value in the model. In addition, regarding the variables of tour leader performance and customer flow experience in the model, only the tour leader performance is confirmed that moderates the relationships among reputation, perceived value, and customer recommendation behavior. According to the findings, managerial implications are discussed as well. Originality/value – This study develops a conceptual stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) model that, reflecting the mediating role of perceived value and the moderating role of tour leader performance, indicates the effect of reputation on customer recommendation behavior.

scholarly journals An Empirical Study on Online Learners’ Continuance Intentions in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 889
Author(s):  
Yiwen Li ◽  
Norihiro Nishimura ◽  
Hisanori Yagami ◽  
Hye-Sook Park
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Course Quality ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Information System Success Model

Online education in China is developing at a rapid pace due to its unique advantages, and its sustainable development is becoming increasingly crucial. Thus, this study attempted to understand learners’ continuance intentions in an online learning environment and examined the factors influencing online learners’ continuous retention. The research model for the influencing factors and study hypotheses were constructed based on multiple theoretical and synthesized perspectives, such as the information system success model; interactions between students, content, and instructors; and the theory of perceived value. To achieve the stated objectives, we conducted a questionnaire survey, in which 382 valid responses were collected from Chinese respondents from 32 provinces in China in April and May 2020. Furthermore, this study primarily employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the constructed model. The results indicate that service quality, course quality, and student–instructor interaction have indirect and positive effects on learners’ continuance intentions for online learning, while the variable of perceived value is a significant mediator for online learners’ retention and has a direct influence on their continuance intentions. Student–student interaction and student–content interaction do not have direct or indirect effects on online learners’ continuance intentions.

Do green awards and certifications matter? Consumers’ perceptions, green behavioral intentions, and economic implications for the hotel industry: A Sri Lankan perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 593-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ki-Hoon Lee ◽  
Minwoo Lee ◽  
Nuwan Gunarathne
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Green Certificates ◽  
Intention To Revisit

This study examines the effects of green or eco-friendly certificates and awards on consumers’ perceived value within the hotel industry, and the roles of consumers’ perceived value in predicting satisfaction, intention to revisit, and intention to pay a green premium. The results of partial least squares structural equation modeling analysis from a sample of 250 guests in Sri Lankan hotels showed that our unified model includes a satisfactory level of prediction power to test the hypothesized relationships. Green certificates and green awards positively affect consumers’ perceived value within the hotel industry. The findings also supported the relationship between consumers’ perceived value and satisfaction, intention to revisit, and intention to pay a green premium. The empirical findings in the context of Sri Lanka provide another important insight which confirms the positive effects of green certification and green awards on consumers’ perceived value and behavioral intentions, such as their intention to revisit and to pay a premium.

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