Attachment and Wellness Among Latinx Immigrants: Meaning in Life, Belonging, and Hope as Mediators

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 986-1015
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Shelton ◽  
Chiachih DC Wang ◽  
Ivan Carbajal
Keyword(s):  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
First Generation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Modeling Analysis

This study examined a conceptual model depicting the direct and indirect relationships between attachment insecurity, state hope, belongingness, meaning in life (MIL), and three wellness indicators (i.e., life satisfaction, physical health, and depression) of first-generation Latinx immigrants in the United States. Results of structural equation modeling analysis showed adequate model fit with the data from a sample of 288 individuals. The final model indicated that the link between comfort-seeking attachment and wellness was fully mediated by hope, belongingness, and MIL; the relation between anxious-distancing attachment and wellness was fully mediated by belongingness and MIL but not hope. Specifically, participants with high levels of attachment security reported greater wellness via experiencing a stronger sense of belonging, state hope, and MIL. We discuss future directions and implications for counseling and theory from an attachment theory, positive psychology, and immigration perspective.

User Acceptance of Voice Recognition Technology

2011 ◽  
pp. 150-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven John Simon ◽  
David Paper
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Voice Recognition ◽  
The United States ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
The Social ◽  
Acceptance Model

Voice recognition technology-enabled devices possess extraordinary growth potential, yet some research indicates that organizations and consumers are resisting their adoption. This study investigates the implementation of a voice recognition device in the United States Navy. Grounded in the social psychology and information systems literature, the researchers adapted instruments and developed a tool to explain technology adoption in this environment. Using factor analysis and structural equation modeling, analysis of data from the 270 participants explained almost 90% of the variance in the model. This research adapts the technology acceptance model by adding elements of the theory of planned behavior, providing researchers and practitioners with a valuable instrument to predict technology adoption.

The relationship between casino corporate social responsibility and casino customer loyalty

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 569-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiang-Lih Chen McCain ◽  
Jeffrey C Lolli ◽  
Emma Liu ◽  
Eric Jen
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Casino Industry ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Negative Images ◽  
Corporate Social

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a popular, and even expected, strategy for promoting an organization’s public persona. CSR is particularly important in the casino industry since many customers associate the casino industry with negative images such as crime and drugs; therefore, casinos try to enhance their social image through CSR activities. This study investigated how casinos’ CSR activities (economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic) influenced customer loyalty (CL). Partial Least Squares (PLS)-structural equation modeling analysis was used to examine the hypotheses on a sample of 251 casino’s customer in the United States. Results of this study showed that the dimensions of philanthropic and legal responsibilities had varying effects on CL. In contrast, economic and ethical responsibilities didn’t significantly affect CL.

scholarly journals HEALTH PERSONALITY, HEALTH ACTIVATION, AND GENERAL HEALTH

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S971-S971
Author(s):  
Nicholas Cone ◽  
Angelica Jasper ◽  
Peter Martin
Keyword(s):  
Personality Assessment ◽  
General Health ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Insurance Company ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Single Item ◽  
Activation Pathways

Abstract The purpose of this investigation was to examine associations between health personality and health activation as predictors of general health. Participants from the study included 3907 individuals 65 years of age and older from AARP® Medicare Supplement Plans insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company. The participants completed a survey including the Health Personality Assessment, the Consumer Health Activation Index, and a single-item assessment of self-rated health. Structural equation modeling determined how health personality predicted health activation, and health activation in turn predicted general health. The hypothesized model fit without direct paths from health personality to general health was not optimal. In a second step, we added direct paths from health openness, health neuroticism, and health conscientiousness to general health. The final model fit was then excellent, x2 (df=2) = 18.26, p < .01, RMSEA = .05, CFI = .99. Health neuroticism and health openness were negatively related to health activation, which indicated participants with high health neuroticism and health openness scores were less health activated. Conversely, higher health agreeableness and conscientiousness were associated with more activation. Pathways from health personality via health activation to general health were tested for mediation. Health activation significantly mediated relationships between health neuroticism, health openness, health agreeableness and health conscientiousness to general health. These findings support health activation accounting for some of the associations between health personality and general health. Health neuroticism, health openness, health agreeableness, and health conscientiousness were more closely connected to health activation than health extraversion.

scholarly journals The relational and mental health payoffs of staying gritty during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-cultural study in the Philippines and the United States

2021 ◽  
pp. 026540752110293
Author(s):  
Jesus Alfonso D. Datu ◽  
Frank D. Fincham
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Needs Satisfaction

This study examined how the triarchic model of grit (i.e., perseverance of effort, consistency of interests, and adaptability to situations) is related to cultivation of genuine happiness, loneliness, and COVID-19 anxiety in American ( n = 643) and Filipino ( n = 546) undergraduate students. It also explored whether grit had indirect effects on such social and well-being outcomes via relatedness needs satisfaction and meaning in life. Results of structural equation modeling demonstrated that whereas all grit dimensions were linked to increased relatedness needs satisfaction and meaning in life in the United States, only consistency and adaptability were associated with such constructs in the Philippines. Meaning in life was related to increased cultivation of happiness and reduced loneliness in both societies. Relatedness needs satisfaction was associated with higher happiness as well as decreased COVID-19 anxiety and loneliness in the United States and the Philippines. Finally, evidence supported indirect effects of grit on cultivation of genuine happiness via relatedness needs satisfaction and meaning in life in both settings. This research complements existing literature on the relational and psychological benefits of staying gritty in different societies.

scholarly journals Dark tourism: motivations and visit intentions of tourists

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Lewis ◽  
Thomas Schrier ◽  
Shuangyu Xu
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Dark Tourism ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

PurposeThe overall purpose of this study is to utilize the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in combination with four dark tourism constructs (dark experience, engaging entertainment, unique learning experience, and casual interest) to gain a better understanding of behaviors and intentions of tourists who have visited or plan to visit a dark tourism location.Design/methodology/approachA total of 1,068 useable questionnaires was collected via Qualtrics Panels for analysis purposes. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to verify satisfactory reliability and validity regarding the measurement of model fit. With adequate model fit, structural equation modeling was employed to determine positive and negative relationships between TPB and dark tourism constructs. In all, 11 hypotheses statements were tested within this study.FindingsResults of this study indicate that tourists are curious, interested, and intrigued by dark experiences with paranormal activity, resulting in travel choices made for themselves based on personal beliefs and preferences, with minimal outside influence from others. It was determined that dark experience was the most influential of the dark tourism constructs tested in relationship to attitudes and subjective norm.Research limitations/implicationsThe data collected for this study were collected using Qualtrics Panels with self-reporting participants. The actual destination visited by survey participants was also not factored into the results of this research study.Originality/valueThis study provides a new theoretical research model that merges TPB and dark tourism constructs and established that there is a relationship between TPB constructs and dark tourism.

User Acceptance of Voice Recognition Technology

2008 ◽  
pp. 965-985
Author(s):  
Steven John Simon ◽  
David Paper
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Voice Recognition ◽  
The United States ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
The Social ◽  
Acceptance Model

Voice recognition technology-enabled devices possess extraordinary growth potential, yet some research indicates that organizations and consumers are resisting their adoption. This study investigates the implementation of a voice recognition device in the United States Navy. Grounded in the social psychology and information systems literature, the researchers adapted instruments and developed a tool to explain technology adoption in this environment. Using factor analysis and structural equation modeling, analysis of data from the 270 participants explained almost 90% of the variance in the model. This research adapts the technology acceptance model by adding elements of the theory of planned behavior, providing researchers and practitioners with a valuable instrument to predict technology adoption.

A Short Review on Structural Equation Modeling: Applications and Future Research Directions

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surajit Bag
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Multivariate Techniques ◽  
Statistical Efficiency ◽  
Future Research Directions

The application of multivariate techniques is mainly to expand the researchers explanatory ability and statistical efficiency. The first generation analytical techniques share a common limitation i.e. each technique can examine only a single relationship at a time. Structural Equation Modeling, an extension of several multivariate techniques is the technique popularly used today can examine a series of dependence relationships simultaneously. The purpose of this study is to provide a short review on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) being used in social sciences research. A comprehensive literature review of article appearing in top journals is conducted in order to identify how often SEM theory is used. Also the key SEM steps have been provided offering potential researchers with a theoretical supported systematic approach that simplify the multiple options with performing SEM.

What makes a brand citizen in the restaurant industry?

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Ling Xiang ◽  
Yi-Chun Yang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Restaurant Industry ◽  
Psychological Ownership ◽  
Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Corporate Management ◽  
Frontline Employees ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Brand Citizenship Behavior

We proposed a framework comprising the 3 dimensions of formal ownership practices (profit sharing, participation in decision making, and access to business information) that influence brand psychological ownership, thereby facilitating brand citizenship behavior. Data were collected from 342 frontline employees in restaurants in Taiwan. The results of structural equation modeling analysis showed that the 3 dimensions of formal ownership practices were all strong predictors of brand psychological ownership, which enhanced brand citizenship behavior. Also, brand psychological ownership was an effective mediator in the relationship between formal ownership practices and brand citizenship behavior. If employees are to demonstrate positive brand behavior, that is, brand citizenship behavior, it is necessary for organizations to generate employees’ positive brand awareness, that is, brand psychological ownership, which plays a cross-level intermediary role between corporate management and brand citizenship behavior.

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