Backpacker Personal Development, Generalized Self-Efficacy, and Self-Esteem: Testing a Structural Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 680-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganghua Chen ◽  
Songshan (Sam) Huang ◽  
Xianyang Hu
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Emotional Adjustment ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Two Samples

Guided by self-determination theory (SDT), this study aims to advance the theoretical understanding of backpacker personal development (BPD) by examining its relationships with two important social-psychological constructs, that is, generalized self-efficacy (GSE) and self-esteem (SE). Using two samples from different cultural groups (Chinese backpackers, n=230; Western backpackers, n=242) and applying the partial least squares structural equation modeling, the study found that among Chinese backpackers, skill development positively influenced GSE while worldview changes negatively influenced SE. For Western backpackers, capability development and emotional adjustment positively influenced their GSE. The positive effects of GSE on SE were confirmed in both samples. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Sense of belonging based on novel posting

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian-Chao Guo ◽  
Zhi-Chao Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Outcomes ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social

Purpose – Although novel posting is a universal phenomenon in virtual communities (VCs), few studies have addressed the benefits of novel posting for group members. The purpose of this paper is to identify the social and psychological outcomes of novel posting, particularly whether and how sense of belonging can be produced by it. Sense of belonging implies an individual’s integration or assimilation into virtual groups. Design/methodology/approach – To assess the theoretical model, a survey was administered in an internet discussion community (Baidu Post Bar in China), and structural equation modeling was then used to test the model. Findings – Novel posting can produce social and psychological outcomes, such as social interaction ties, group-based self-esteem and sense of belonging. Novel posting is an individualized behavior, which some studies consider to conflict with sense of belonging; however, via the mediating effects of social interaction ties and group-based self-esteem, sense of belonging can also arise based on novel posting. Practical implications – VC operators should focus on differentiating between irrational posts and novel posts and encourage the latter. Additionally, to satisfy members’ needs, VC operators should strengthen the degree of social interaction ties and members’ self-esteem by providing attractive topics and virtual rankings. Originality/value – This study contributes to a theoretical understanding of the social and psychological outcomes of novel posting and, more importantly, whether and how sense of belonging arises on the basis of individualized behavior.

scholarly journals Can Flow Alleviate Anxiety? The Roles of Academic Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem in Building Psychological Sustainability and Resilience

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2987 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanhui Mao ◽  
Rui Yang ◽  
Marino Bonaiuto ◽  
Jianhong Ma ◽  
László Harmat
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Place Identity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Flow Experience ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

A growing number of studies suggest that flow experience is associated with life satisfaction, eudaimonic well-being, and the perceived strength of one’s social and place identity. However, little research has placed emphasis on flow and its relations with negative experiences such as anxiety. The current study investigated the relations between flow and anxiety by considering the roles of self-esteem and academic self-efficacy. The study sample included 590 Chinese university students, who were asked to complete a self-report questionnaire on flow, anxiety, self-esteem, and academic self-efficacy. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with AMOS software, in which both factorial analysis and path analysis were performed. Results revealed that the experience of flow negatively predicted anxiety, and both self-esteem and academic self-efficacy fully mediated the path between flow and anxiety. Specifically, self-esteem played a crucial and complete mediating role in this relationship, while academic self-efficacy mediated the path between self-esteem and anxiety. Our findings enrich the literature on flow experience and help with identifying practical considerations for buffering anxiety and more broadly with fostering strategies for promoting psychological sustainability and resilience.

Psychosocial Correlates of Physical Activity in Two Cultural Contexts: Different Pathways?

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 581-593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Silva ◽  
Ryan Lott ◽  
K. A. S. Wickrama ◽  
Jorge Mota ◽  
Greg Welk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Youth Physical Activity ◽  
Youth Activity

Background:If the Youth Physical Activity Promotion (YPAP) model adequately explains youth physical activity (PA) in 2 different cultures and with 2 different sets of instruments, it would suggest that the model has broad utility for youth activity promotion.Methods:Two samples from different countries were used: sample 1—USA, 159 students (n = 83 girls) mean age 11.52 ± 1.40 years; sample 2—Portugal, 203 students (n = 125 girls) mean age 14.99 ± 1.55 years. PA was assessed by accelerometry. The YPAP model was analyzed through structural equation modeling using AMOS (version 17.0).Results:In sample 1, social-support had a direct association on MVPA (β = .58, P < .001), enjoyment (β = .70, P < .05), and self-efficacy (β = –.66, P < .001). Enjoyment significantly predicted MVPA (β = .60, P < .001) and self-efficacy significantly predicted MVPA (β = .55, P < .001). In sample 2, social-support had a direct effect on MVPA (β = .33, P < .05), significantly predicted enjoyment (β = –.43, P < .001), and significantly predicted self-efficacy (β = .63, P < .001). Self-efficacy was a significant predictor of MVPA (β = .14, P < .001) but enjoyment was not.Conclusions:Differences were noted in the nature of the relationships and the relative importance. Self-efficacy and social support had significant effects on MVPA in both samples—despite differences in the way that they were measured and operationalized.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING TEACHERS’ TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL AND CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (A SURVEY ON ECONOMICS TEACHER KNOWLEDGE)

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Janah Sojanah ◽  
Suwatno Suwatno ◽  
Kodri Kodri ◽  
Amir Machmud
Keyword(s):  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Instrument Validity ◽  
Positive Effects

This study was conducted due to the lack of teachers’ Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK). It examined the effects of teaching experience, training, facilities and infrastructure, self-efficacy, as well as motivation on teachers’ TPACK. The descriptive and explanatory methods with quantitative approaches were employed. The population of this study included 472 economics teachers in the Greater Bandung area, while the respondents were 217 economics teachers selected using the proportional probability sampling technique. The instrument used to collect the data was tried out to forty economics teachers. The instrument validity was measured using the CVR formula, and the instrument reliability was tested using construct reliability. The data were collected by means of questionnaires and then analyzed using descriptive analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results show that the teachers’ experience, training, facilities and infrastructure, self-efficacy, as well as motivation are at a low level. Likewise, the teachers’ TPACK seems to be low. Moreover, it is found that teaching experience, training, facilities and infrastructure, self-efficacy, as well as motivation have positive effects on teachers’ TPACK.

Antecedents and consequences of satisfaction among participants in health-affiliated charity sport events

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meungguk Park ◽  
Taeho Yoh ◽  
David J. Shonk
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cancer Society ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Causal Pathways ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Sport Events ◽  
Positive Direct

PurposeUnderstanding factors that enhance participants' satisfaction has become critical to developing effective donor retention strategies for charity sport events (CSEs). However, there is a lack of empirical research on participants' satisfaction with CSEs. The purpose of this study is to examine the antecedents and consequences of satisfaction among CSE participants and to empirically test the relationships between the proposed constructs.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 238 participants from four Relay For Life (RFL) events organized by the American Cancer Society, North Central Region in the USA. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were conducted to analyze the measurement model and the structural model.FindingsThe results of the structural model indicated that perceived prosocial impact, sense of community and trust in CSE had significant positive effects on CSE satisfaction, while venue quality, knowledge attainment and entertainment value did not positively influence CSE satisfaction. CSE satisfaction had a positive direct effect on participant loyalty to CSE, which had a significant contribution to future participant intent.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study provide CSE directors and marketers with valuable insights into the process of how to build long-term relationships with participants by identifying factors that influence participants' satisfaction and its consequences.Originality/valueBy measuring the mediating role of CSE satisfaction, this study provides a deeper understanding of the causal pathways from the antecedents to participant loyalty through CSE satisfaction.

scholarly journals A Meta-Analytic Structural Equation Model for Understanding Social Commerce Adoption

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yogesh K Dwivedi ◽  
Elvira Ismagilova ◽  
Prianka Sarker ◽  
Anand Jeyaraj ◽  
Yassine Jadil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Presence ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Social Commerce ◽  
Informational Support ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Use Behavior

AbstractSocial commerce (s-commerce) has gained prominence with advances in social media and social networking technologies over the last decade. Prior research has employed diverse theoretical perspectives to understand and explain consumer behavior within s-commerce but has also produced inconsistent results. This study integrates different theoretical perspectives including trust, social support, and social presence. The research portrays an integrated research model involving factors that impact behavioral intention and use behavior of s-commerce consumers whilst synthesizing prior empirical findings. A meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) method was used to synthesize 189 findings reported in 68 s-commerce studies and to analyze the structural model. Our findings show that trust and informational support have positive effects on behavioral intention while trust and emotional support have positive effects on use behavior. Furthermore, our findings highlight that behavioral intention influences use behavior and mediates the effect of trust and informational support on use behavior. The implications for research and practice are discussed in detail.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Self-esteem and Reading Motivation: Moroccan EFL University Students as a Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-53
Author(s):  
Abdelouahed Bouih ◽  
Driss Benattabou
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Reading Motivation ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims primarily to investigate the relationship between Self-esteem (SE) and Reading Motivation (RM) among EFL university students in Morocco. Another aim of this research is to examine the role of gender in shaping this relationship. A questionnaire on SE, RM and socio-biographical data was completed by one hundred and eighty (N = 180) participants of undergraduate and graduate levels. Bivariate statistical analyses showed low significant correlational results using standardized summed scores of SE and RM. Moderately significant results have been observed based on SE and RM factors extracted using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) after both constructs were shown to have acceptable internal consistency. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), we evaluated a direct effect measurement model to investigate the unidirectional impact of SE on RM and its concordance with the structural model. Corresponding results revealed acceptable goodness-of-fit indexes indicating the validity of the structural model and demonstrating a positive effect of SE on RM. The examination of gender-based scores showed that there was no significant difference between males and females both in SE and RM.

Identifying the Influential Factors of Knowledge Sharing in E-Learning 2.0 Systems

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Wu
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
E Learning

As the E-Learning 2.0 system is a tool to help members manage knowledge in an effective way, this study attempts to verify the constructs of knowledge creation self-efficacy, subjective norms, perceived usefulness, organizational climate, attitudes toward knowledge sharing and the intention to engage in knowledge sharing. A sample of 284 participants from companies in China that have already implemented E-Learning 2.0 systems participated in this study. Structural equation modeling is conducted to test the research hypotheses. Research results show that (1) Knowledge creation self-efficacy, perceived usefulness and organizational climates are found to have positive effects on the intentions toward knowledge sharing in E-Learning 2.0 systems; (2) Meanwhile, system success factors of communication quality and service quality are suggested to influence the perceived usefulness of E-Learning 2.0 systems; (3) As we expected, the intentions toward knowledge sharing in E-Learning 2.0 have positive effects on knowledge-sharing behavior. Therefore, by highlighting the role of the organizational climate, the findings of current research provide practical insights for understanding how organizations should reinforce fairness, innovativeness and affiliation to create a climate of reciprocity.

scholarly journals Personal resources and turnover intention among private sector employees: Does work engagement still matter?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ratna Tri Hardaningtyas
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Bright Spot ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Personal Resources

Work engagement has emerged as a core element of talent management to acquire and retain high-performing employees in the labor market and a potential bright spot for business success. Due to the aforementioned positive influences and benefits of improving employees' work engagement, many organizations put more effort towards enhancing and maintaining levels of work engagement as their top priority for an effective human resource system. This study aimed to investigate the mediating effects of employees' work engagement in the relationships between their personal resources (self-efficacy, organizationalbased self-esteem, and optimism) and turnover intention. A total of 119 survey responses collected by convenience sampling and analyzed by using structural equation modeling (SEM). This study concluded that there is a positive relationship between self-efficacy, organizationalbased self-esteem, optimism, and work engagement. The mediation role of work engagement in the relationship between self-efficacy, organizational-based self-esteem, optimism, and turnover intention proves significantly in this study. Interestingly, this study found that there is a positive relationship of self-efficacy on turnover intention which means that the higher level of self-efficacy does not indicate the lower turnover intention. Employees with a high level of self-efficacy believe that they are giving too much to their organization Therefore, they eventually negotiated more for higher salaries while at the same time seeing more alternative jobs/organizations offers in case they are not appreciated enough for what they do for organizations.

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