Family Processes and Adolescent Achievement Motivation in Poor Chinese Single-Mother Families

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 2523-2544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet T. Y. Leung ◽  
Daniel T. L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Family Functioning ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Single Mother ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Adolescent Achievement ◽  
The Face ◽  
Maternal Expectations ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Single Mother Families

This study examined the moderation effect of family functioning on the relationship between maternal expectations of the children’s future and adolescent achievement motivation in a sample of 432 Chinese single-mother families experiencing economic disadvantage in Hong Kong. Results indicated that family functioning moderated the influence of maternal expectations of the children’s future on adolescent achievement motivation. The relationship between maternal expectations and adolescent achievement motivation was significantly positive in single-mother families having higher family functioning, while the relationship was not significant in those families with relatively lower family functioning. The main and moderating effects were found stable between immigrant and nonimmigrant mothers. The present study provides important insight into how single-mother families living in poverty strive to nurture their children in the face of adversity. The theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Persepsi Atlet Wushu Sanda Senior pada Program Latihan dengan Motivasi Berprestasi dalam Menghadapi Pekan Olahraga Provinsi (PORPROV) Tahun 2019

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Muhammad Anis Zawawi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Correlation Technique ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the perception of senior wushu athletes in the exercise program with achievement motivation in the face of Provincial Sports Week (PORPROV) in 2019. This study uses population studies on wushu athletes who are incorporated in Puslatkot in Kediri City with the number of athletes of 14 people consisting of 6 female athletes and 8 male athletes. The data collection tool used is the perception scale of the senior wushu athlete in the exercise program with the validity value of 0.302 - 0.886 and the reliability of 0.949 and the achievement motivation scale with the validity value of 0.452 - 0.873 and reliablitas 0,962. Data analysis using Pearson product moment correlation technique. Based on data analysis done by using product moment correlation test, obtained correlation coefficient value (r) 0,477; p = 0,000 (p <0,05) it means there is positive and significant relation between perception of senior wushu athlete in training program with achievement motivation in senior wushu athletes.

scholarly journals Business Intention and Gendered Role on Implication of the Resource-based View: Quantitative Context on Agribusiness

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-38
Author(s):  
K. M. V. Sachitra
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Positive Sign ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Constraint Factor ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Commercial Cultivation ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: This paper analyses the moderating effects of farm owner’s gender and business intention which could impact on the resource-capability-competitive advantage linkage in agribusiness. The study adopts the resource-based view in combination with dynamic capabilities. Design: The sample of the consisted of the farm owners who have experience in commercial cultivation of minor export crops in Sri Lanka. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Findings: Based on the data collected from 456 farm owners, results of the multiple regression analysis suggest farm owner’s business intention has moderating effects upon the relationship between resources, capabilities and competitive advantage. However, statistically significant moderation effect of farm owner’s gender on the relationship between resources, capabilities and farm’s competitive advantage was not reported. Research implications: The result gives positive sign that gender is not a constraint factor to gain competitive advantage at firm level and psyche of the leaders regarding their business intention which can lead to enhance the link between resources, dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage. Originality: The literature gap in competitive advantage literature by highlighting the potential roles of gender and business intention play in the resource-capability-competitive advantage interaction has been addressed. The results provide practical implications for policy makers, government and local communities with regard to selecting suitable resources and integrating them with proper capabilities for greater competitive advantage of the agribusiness sector.

scholarly journals The Effect of “Novelty Input” and “Novelty Output” on Boredom During Home Quarantine in the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Moderating Effects of Trait Creativity

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng Liang ◽  
Qingbai Zhao ◽  
Zhijin Zhou ◽  
Quanlei Yu ◽  
Songqing Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Novelty Seeking ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Creative Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
State Boredom ◽  
Multidimensional State Boredom Scale ◽  
The Relationship

Governments have adopted strict home quarantine measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. A monotonous, barren, and under-stimulating environment can cause state boredom, and people often deal with boredom via novelty-seeking behavior. Novelty-seeking behavior can be divided into “novelty input” and “novelty output.” The former refers to obtaining novel information such as browsing the Web; the latter refers to engaging in creative behavior such as literary creation. This study explores the relationship between two types of novelty-seeking behavior and individual state boredom during home quarantine, along with the moderation effect of trait creativity. The study sample consists of 582 Chinese college students who were quarantined at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants completed the Multidimensional State Boredom Scale, the Williams Creativity Aptitude Test, and self-compiled questionnaires of novelty input and novelty output. The results show that there is no significant relationship between novelty input or novelty output and boredom during the COVID-19 quarantine. Trait creativity is found to negatively moderate the relationship between the two means of novelty seeking and boredom. Specifically, novelty output negatively predicts the state boredom of individuals with high creativity, while novelty input positively predicts the state boredom of individuals with low creativity. Our findings suggest that different novelty-seeking behaviors may have different effects on the boredom level of individuals with high versus low creativity during quarantine. During a quarantine period, individuals should avoid excessively engaging in novelty input behaviors aimed at escaping boring situations.

scholarly journals Performance and (non) mandatory disclosure: the moderating role of the Directive 2014/95/EU

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastiano Cupertino ◽  
Gianluca Vitale ◽  
Pasquale Ruggiero
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Performance Dimensions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

PurposeThis paper investigates whether and how Directive 2014/95/EU affects financial performance as well as its moderation effect on the relationship between financial and non-financial performance, involving different stakeholders' perspectives.Design/methodology/approachWe adopted the panel data approach to perform random effects regression analysis on a sample of 435 European listed non-financial companies, considering a timeframe of six years. Furthermore, the moderation effect of the Directive 2014/95/EU on the relationship between financial and non-financial performance has been tested.FindingsNFD regulation negatively affects firms' operating profitability and shareholder value while produces no effects on debtholders' returns. Nevertheless, the Directive 2014/95/EU has general positive moderating effects on the relationship between non-financial and financial performance, mitigating the direct costs induced by pursuing non-financial performance.Research limitations/implicationsShifting from mimetic to coercive isomorphism caused a strengthening of the complementarity between financial and non-financial performance dimensions, extending the concept of performance itself. The analysis carried out is limited to a short-term timeframe and on non-financial companies subject to the Directive 2014/95/EU.Practical implicationsThe paper highlights trade-offs between the costs induced by non-financial activities and the benefits of being compliant with the non-financial disclosure (NFD) regulation, supporting managers in allocating business resources.Originality/valueThis paper is among the first that investigates the impact of mandatory NFD on the relationship between non-financial and financial performance. It is also one of the earliest in finding some pieces of evidence on the direct impact of Directive 2014/95/EU on EU companies' financial performance.

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