scholarly journals Women’s self-care behavior and its relationship with social capital in Yazd, Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamideh Shiri-Mohammadabad ◽  
Seyed Alireza Afshani
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Social ◽  
The City ◽  
Care Behavior

Abstract Background Research on factors affecting self-care is scarce. The social factors, in particular, have not been yet investigated in Iran. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between self-care and social capital among women. Methods The participants were 737 women who were living in the marginal, middle and upper areas in the city of Yazd, Iran. Data were collected using a researcher-made self-care questionnaire and Harper’s (Off Natl Stat 11:2019, 2019) Social Capital Scale. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling by SPSS and Amos v24. Results The results showed that the social capital had significant positive effects on the general self-care behavior of the participants (β = 0.56, p < 0.001). It also had significant positive effects on the self-care behavior of women living in the marginal (β = 0.58), middle (β = 0.49) and upper (β = 0.62) parts of the city (p < 0.001). Besides, the women living in the marginal parts had relatively lower levels of self-care compared to those living in the middle and upper parts of the city. The examination of the fit indices indicated that the model has a good fit (CMIN/DF = 2.087, NFI = 0.921, RMSEA = 0.027, CFI = 0.956, TLI = 0.940, GFI = 0.956, IFI = 0.957). Conclusion The findings of this study demonstrated that social capital has significant positive effects on the general self-care behavior of women. Therefore, improving their self-care can be achieved through promoting their social capital.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF ECONOMIC EXPECTATION, SOCIAL CAPITAL AND HOPE ON MIGRATION REQUEST AND ACTION

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-58
Author(s):  
Şerafettin KELEŞ
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Empirical Method ◽  
Economic Thought ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Migration Decision ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Social ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Impact

In this study, the factors affecting the request and action of migration are examined with empirical method within the scope of neoclassical economic theories and behavioral economic thought. A survey of a selected sample was analyzed with structural equation modeling. There was a linear relationship between migration and economic expectation, social capital and hope. It was found that the Economic Expectation Variable had a very strong negative effect on individuals' decision to immigrate and desire to migrate (γ = -0.99; t = -17.87). Hope variable has a very strong negative effect on individuals' migration decision and desire to migrate (γ = -0.96; t = -13.66). The Social Capital Secret Variable has a negatively moderate effect on individuals' decision to immigrate and desire to migrate (γ = -0.48; t = -8.19). It was seen that economic and political conjuncture was effective in the decision of migration of individuals.

scholarly journals Enhancing Smart System Platforms; Factors Affecting People's Intentions toward Smart Homes in Jordan

2022 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Smart Systems ◽  
The Social

Smart systems are going to transform the social life of modern society. Notwithstanding the benefits of these systems, its use is still low in developing world including Jordan. This study aims to construct a novel model to identify the factors that affect people’s intention to use smart systems in their homes. A survey was conducted on 650 individuals among which 550 valid questionnaires were considered in Jordan. The collected data were analyzed for descriptive analysis and further to valid the hypothesis using Structural Equation Modeling. The findings showed that there is a significant relationship between individuals’ attitudes related to PU and PEOU with their intention toward using smart systems in their lifestyle. It indicated that the research model explains 68.6% of the variance in the individual’s intention to use smart systems in their residence. Practically, it fruitful to the top management of IT companies that offers smart systems. Moreover, enhancing the current systems and organizing a strategic plan for implementation within best practice.

Efficiency and Travel Agencies

2016 ◽  
pp. 211-235
Author(s):  
Dejan Dragan ◽  
Tomaž Kramberger ◽  
Darja Topolšek
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Likelihood Method ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Structural Part ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Travel Agencies ◽  
Bayesian Structural Equation Modeling

The chapter deals with Bayesian structural equation modeling (SEM) for the case of travel agencies. The focus of research is the investigation of possible impacts of external integration with transport suppliers on the efficiency of travel agencies. In order to calculate the efficiency, the data envelopment analysis was used. For the construction of the measurement part of the model, the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted, while its structural part was developed by the means of SEM procedure. When conducting the CFA and SEM procedures, the Bayesian estimation method was employed. Its performance was also compared with the maximum likelihood method and the fit indices of both methods were inspected. The results show that the derived model fits well to the real data. The study confirms certain positive effects of the external integration on the efficiency. This finding could represent an important guideline for the managers of the travel agencies.

Understanding users’ contribution in open innovation communities: a social capital perspective

Kybernetes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Open Innovation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Capital Perspective ◽  
Innovation Community

Purpose As users often lack the motivation to contribute their ideas and knowledge in open innovation communities, it is necessary to identify the determinants of users’ contribution. This paper aims to examine users’ contribution in open innovation communities based on the social capital theory. Design/methodology/approach The authors collected 474 valid responses from a survey and adopted structural equation modeling (SEM) to conduct data analysis. Findings The results indicated that social interaction, which includes informational and emotional interaction, has a significant effect on social capital, which in turn affects users’ contribution. Research limitations/implications The results imply that companies need to facilitate users’ interactions and develop social capital to promote their contribution in open innovation communities. Originality/value Although previous research has found the effect of individual motivations such as perceived benefits and behavioural control on innovation community users’ behaviour, it has seldom considered the effect of social capital embedded within the social relationship networking. This research tries to fill the gap and the results disclosed the mechanism underlying open innovation community users’ contribution.

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.

From social capital to consumer engagement: the mediating role of consumer e-empowerment

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rania B. Mostafa
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Bonding And Bridging ◽  
Social Capitals

Purpose This paper fulfills a prominent need to examine some overlooked predictors of consumer engagement in an online setting. This study aims to explore whether and how consumer e-empowerment mediates the influence of social capital (bonding and bridging) on consumer engagement with the Facebook brand page. Design/methodology/approach Based on an online questionnaire survey, data obtained from 369 Facebook users were analyzed by using structural equation modeling to empirically examine the proposed framework. Findings Results support an influential mediating effect of consumer e-empowerment to the social capital -consumer engagement link. Specifically, the effect of both bridging and bonding social capitals on consumer engagement is partially mediated by consumer e-empowerment. Research limitations/implications The social capital notion is powerful for managers, as it indicates significant results for the firm due to investments in social media brand pages. Such social capital transmutes into consumer engagement via consumer e-empowerment. Therefore, this paper provides a guideline for managers when investing in social media sites. Originality/value This paper fulfills an identified need to study how social capital may affect consumer engagement. The paper is a leading study in investigating the direct and indirect (via consumer e-empowerment) effects of bonding and bridging social capitals on consumer brand engagement.

Retailers' CSR: the effects of legitimacy and social capital

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiyoung Kim ◽  
Sejin Ha ◽  
Clarissa Fong
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – This study aims to investigate consumer perception of community and employee oriented CSR program, and examine how retailers' CSR activities lead to social (i.e. legitimization) and financial support. Further, by taking the social context into account, this research examine the moderating effect of consumer engagement in community social capital on the relationship between perceived retailers' CSR action and retailer legitimization. Design/methodology/approach – Pre-test was conducted with 144 students to validate the measurement model. A total of 220 responses from US consumers were used for the main-test, and multiple group analysis in structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed in order to test the structural model. Findings – The result indicates that when retailers are perceived as adhering to social norms through their CSR actions, they gain legitimacy and support from the consumers within the community. Further, consumer social capital moderates the relationship between perceived CSR and retailer legitimacy. Practical implications – Findings of this research can provide retail marketers with practical implication in developing their CSR strategy catering to the community members. Understanding consumers with higher level of social capital investment will increase the capability and effectiveness of the retailers' CSR activities. Originality/value – This research offers theoretical contributions to the current research stream of CSR studies by testing the moderating effect of consumers' engagement in the social environment on consumers' legitimization and support toward retailers that perform CSR activities. This study also provides new perspective on assessing the outcome of retailers' CSR actions by focusing on both social and financial dimensions.

Factors Affecting Innovation in Jordanian Public Firms

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 73-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbas Al-Refaie ◽  
Ibrahim Rawabdeh ◽  
Abdullah AlKesbeh
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Organization Culture ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Public Firms ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Successful Innovation

This research examines the effects of leadership (LP), strategic planning (SP), organization culture (OC), human resources (HR), partnership (PS), availability of resources (RC), and systems, structures and processes (SSP) on public firms' innovation in Jordan. Moreover, it aims at identifying the key barriers hinder implementing innovative systems. One hundred ninety two are collected from 67 public organizations. A conceptual model is proposed and then analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). SEM results showed that: (1) LP significantly affects HR, PS, and SSP. However, it insignificantly affects on RC, (2) SP is positively related with HR, PS, RC, and SSP, (3) OC significantly affect HR, PS, RC, and SSP, (4) HR, PS, RC, and SSP positively affect innovation, and finally (5) innovation has direct positive effects on customer satisfaction, process performance, and financial performance; whereas it has insignificant effect on employee satisfaction. Further, it is found that organizations' culture has the highest impact on successful innovation implementation. Moreover, the risk of failure and resistance to change, rigid hierarchy, lack of resources, and limited budget moderately affect innovation adoption. The results of this research provide valuable information to policy makers regarding the key factors affecting innovation and main barriers that hinders successful implementation.

scholarly journals A Structural Equation Modeling on Factors of How Experienced Teachers Affect the Students’ Science and Mathematics Achievements

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serhat Kocakaya ◽  
Ferit Kocakaya
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Expert Teachers ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
School Students ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
And Mathematics

The main purpose of this study was to propose a model for how elementary school students’ science and mathematics achievements in their schools and in Level Determination Exam (SBS) depend on the number of teachers and expert teachers in their schools. The sample of the study was 5672 elementary students for the purpose of the study, the number of teachers and expert teachers who worked in sample schools has been defined as independent variables, and students’ science and mathematics achievements in their schools and in SBS exam have been defined as dependent variables. The data obtained from school administrations were analyzed using structural equation modeling to analyze relations among students’ science and mathematics grades in their schools and science and mathematics achievements in SBS exam and the number of teachers and expert teachers in their school. As a result of the analysis, it has been observed that established model has acceptable fit indices and an increasing number of teachers and expert teachers have positive effects on students' science and mathematics achievements.

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