Gender Differences on Attitudes and Participation in an Extracurricular Gymnastics Course Among Greek University Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 424-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios C. Milosis ◽  
Athanasios G. Papaioannou ◽  
Theophanis A. Siatras ◽  
Miltiadis Proios ◽  
Michael Proios
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Voluntary Participation ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Path Structure ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

The aims of the study were (a) to test the effectiveness of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to predict Greek university students’ voluntary participation in an extracurricular gymnastics course, and (b) to evaluate gender differences. Two hundred sixty-three (127 female, 136 male) students participated in the study. Students’ attitudes, intention, and PBC were measured with a questionnaire and their attendance in the course was recorded by the teacher. Results from the MANOVA conducted showed that females had higher scores compared with males in all observed variables. Results from the structural equation modeling (SEM) employed supported the usefulness of TPB to explain students’ attitudes and behavior toward extracurricular physical activities (PA). Differences also emerged on path structure of the relationships among the variables.

Youth Violence in South Africa: Exposure, Attitudes, and Resilience in Zulu Adolescents

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Ewon Choe ◽  
Marc A. Zimmerman ◽  
Bashi Devnarain
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Youth Violence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Violent Behavior ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediated Effects ◽  
Multiple Group ◽  
Adult Involvement ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Exposure to violence is common in South Africa. Yet, few studies examine how violence exposure contributes to South African adolescents’ participation in youth violence. The aims of this study were to examine effects of different violence exposures on violent attitudes and behavior, to test whether attitudes mediated effects of violence exposures on violent behavior, and to test whether adult involvement had protective or promotive effects. Questionnaires were administered to 424 Zulu adolescents in township high schools around Durban, South Africa. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test associations among violence exposures and both violent attitudes and behavior. Victimization, witnessing violence, and friends’ violent behavior contributed directly to violent behavior. Only family conflict and friends’ violence influenced violent attitudes. Attitudes mediated effects of friends’ violence on violent behavior. Multiple-group SEM indicated that adult involvement fit a protective model of resilience. These findings are discussed regarding their implications for prevention.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Terpaan Tayangan Religi di Televisi Terhadap Sikap dan Perilaku Taqwa Pemirsa

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chendi Liana ◽  
Herta Armianti ◽  
Muhammad Ali
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Correlation Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Action Model ◽  
In Trans ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The University ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

This research entitled Influence of Impression on Religious Display on Television (Trans TV) on attitude and behavior of Taqwa Pemirsa (Student of Attahiriah Islamic University), which aims to 1) to know about exposure of religious event in Trans TV to viewers, ie Attahiriah University students, 2) Attitudes and behaviors of the audience, and 3) knowing whether the religious event's exposure to the audiences affected their attitude and piety behaviors. Research using correlation method using sampling technique, purposive sampling. Which with the formula Yamane obtained 98 respondents from the University Attahiriyah. Data collection tools used are questionnaires, observation and literature study. This research uses S-O-R model (stimulus-organism-response) and AIDDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Decision, Action). Model S-O-R to see the effect of stimuli in the form of religious impressions to the audience (organisms) in which the response is the attitude and behavior of taqwa. While the AIDDA Model to see whether the attention of the attention will generate interest, then desire, then influence the decision and action as conveyed in the message in the show, such as attitude and Taqwa behavior. Research shows the relationship between variables X and variable Y is a high correlation between religious impressions Impression on attitudes and behavior of university students attitudes taqwa. After calculation using correlation Pearson's correlation formula (product moment) obtained correlation coefficient value of 0.79. So that the influence of exposure to religious impressions is important to create or foster attitudes and behavior of the audience, especially students attahiriyah.

Brand Image and Fan Loyalty in Professional Team Sport: A Refined Model and Empirical Assessment

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans H. Bauer ◽  
Nicola E. Stokburger-Sauer ◽  
Stefanie Exler
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Team Sport ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Brand Strategy ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Brand Attributes ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
Team Brand

This study highlights the importance of brand image for fan loyalty in team sport. A parsimonious 4-factor, 20-indicator structure effectively represents brand image. In contrast to Keller’s proposed model, relationships between the brand image’s components were discovered. Thus, in line with means-end theory, a brand-image model should incorporate causalities among brand attributes, benefits, and attitudes. Fan loyalty is positively influenced by a fan’s brand attitude. Relationships among the brand-image dimensions and loyalty are confirmed via structural equation modeling. The non-product-related brand attributes (i.e., logo or tradition) have a particularly large impact on attitudes and behavior. They represent promising starting points for a successful and differentiating team brand strategy.

scholarly journals Spectators’ Awareness, Attitudes and Behaviors towards a Stadium’s Social Media Campaign

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Ricard W. Jensen ◽  
Yam B. Limbu
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Media Campaign ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

<p>The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between spectator’s awareness, attitudes, and behaviors related to social media efforts developed by a major sports stadium. Data was collected through in-person interviews from individuals who attended a sports event at a major stadium. The hypothesized relationships were assessed by using structural equation modeling technique. The results confirm the relationships between awareness, attitudes, and behavior; awareness of a stadium’s social media presence influences following the stadium on social media directly and indirectly by promoting positive attitudes toward a stadium’s social media campaign. In addition, following the stadium on social media is positively related to attendance and sharing of information using stadium’s social media. Implications of these findings for stadium marketers are discussed.</p>

scholarly journals Do Gender Differences Affect the Psychological Well-being of High Schoolers in Thailand?

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 207-222
Author(s):  
Walailak Pumpuang ◽  
◽  
Nopporn Vongsirimas ◽  
Piyanee Klainin-Yobas ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Statistical Parameters ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being

This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to examine factors affecting the psychological well-being of female and male Thai students, and to compare gender differences in a psychological well-being promotion model. Participants were 624 students from three secondary schools in Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom provinces, Thailand. Data were collected in 2018 through self-administered questionnaires, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling. Findings indicated that all factors from the psychological well-being promotion model influenced psychological well-being among female and male students. Resilience and mindfulness were the strongest predictors affecting psychological well-being in both female and male students. Furthermore, there were not any gender differences concerning predictors and statistical parameters of psychological well-being among Thai secondary school students. Nurse educators or healthcare providers may offer interventions to enhance students’ well-being by strengthening resilience, mindfulness, self-efficacy, and social support. The same interventions, considering their preferences, may be provided to both male and female students. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions using rigorous research methodology.

scholarly journals Development of a structure-validated hypersexuality scale in Chinese university students

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanli Jia ◽  
Xu Shao ◽  
Chanchan Shen ◽  
Wei Wang
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analyses ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Clinical Conditions

Abstract Background Hypersexuality is associated with many psychiatric disorders and creates enormous burden for the affected individual, family and society. There are numerous inventories measuring behavioral, emotional or stressful features of hypersexuality, we still need a structure-validated questionnaire to measure hypersexuality in a comprehensive way. Methods Based on previous inventories and related clinical descriptions of hypersexuality, we designed a matrix of 72 items related to hypersexual experience, and we invited 282 heterosexual university students who experienced hypersexuality at least once life-long to answer the matrix. Results Through exploratory factor analyses and exploratory structural equation modeling, we constructed a Hypersexuality Scale, with a satisfactory model structure of five factors (or scales, 4 items for each scale) of hypersexuality, and named them as the Negative Impact, Emotional Coping, Uncontrolled Behavior, Post-sex Regret, and Increased Interest. Most inter-correlations of these factors were significant but in low or medium levels in all participants. Male students scored significantly higher on Negative Impact and Increased Interest than females did. Conclusions The five scales described in this study might help to understand hypersexuality, and the Hypersexuality Scale might be applied to the clinical conditions related to hypersexuality.

Using Structural Equation Modeling to Analyze Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior Concerning Wetland Conservation

2014 ◽  
Vol 955-959 ◽  
pp. 1418-1422
Author(s):  
Fong Jueh Ho ◽  
Yaw Jian Lin ◽  
Hsin Yi Kuo ◽  
Yung Chuan Huang ◽  
Chung Yi Chung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Wetland Conservation ◽  
Total Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Path Coefficients ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

This study surveyed 338 the 5th and 6th grade students at an elementary school in Pingtung County, Taiwan, after they received three months education on wetland conservation. A total of 325 valid responses were received, accounting for 96.2% of the students. The data was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM), and the outcome showed that the structural model of wetland conservation passed the normality test and that the model had a good fit. It was understood through path coefficients that conservation attitude is a partial mediator. The total effect of conservation knowledge on conservation attitude and behavior is 0.78, and the total effect of conservation attitude on conservation behavior is 0.59.

How experiences with trading a company’s stock influence customer attitudes and purchasing behavior

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 963-992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arvid O. I. Hoffmann ◽  
Dana Ketteler
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Least Squares Method ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Customer Attitudes ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the potential spill-over effects from negative (and positive) experiences with trading a company’s stock on shareowner-customers’ emotions and subsequent customer attitudes and behavior. Design/methodology/approach – A conceptual framework that links selling a stock for a loss (or gain), emotions, and customer attitudes and behaviors is developed. The framework is tested with data from a sample of Dutch investors that is analyzed with structural equation modeling through the partial least squares method in SmartPLS. Findings – Selling a stock for a loss vs selling a stock for a gain have different effects on shareowner-customers’ attitudes and behavior toward the company. Losses induce negative emotions which in turn result in lower satisfaction and behavioral loyalty as well as in increased propensity to complain about the company. Investment gains, however, result in more positive emotions which then lead to increased preference of the company whose stocks were traded over its competitors and increased engagement in positive word-of-mouth (WOM). Research limitations/implications – The study is focussed on shareowner-customers’ experiences with stocks of companies active in the consumer industry. Future research could address whether the results generalize to other industries. Practical implications – The findings emphasize the importance of a close collaboration between the marketing and investor relation departments. Complaints of shareowner-customers should be taken seriously and incentives to stimulate repurchases as well as those that encourage positive WOM engagement are recommended. Originality/value – This is the first study to examine possible negative spill-over effects from experiences obtained during stock trading on shareowner-customers’ attitudes and behaviors toward the stock’s company.

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