Social support from family and friends for physical activity in adolescence: analysis with structural equation modeling

Social support is an important predictor for the maintenance of physical activity in adolescence. Thus, the social-ecological approach values the impact of individuals or groups interaction with available resources in the social environment for adopting an active lifestyle. This study analyzes social support from family and friends for adolescents to practice physical activity. Guided by the Social-Ecological Theory, an observational cross-sectional structural equations modeling was applied to 2,710 Brazilians adolescents aged from 14 to 18 years. We identified that the greater the social support from friends (β = 0.30; RMSEA = 0.065; CFI = 0.953; TLI = 0.922; SRMR = 0.048) and family, the greater the adolescents physical activity (β = 0.27; RMSEA = 0.015; CFI = 0.997; TLI = 0.995; SRMR = 0.013). However, support from both sources indicated no adequate adjustment values in the same study model. Our findings suggest that adolescents who perceive social support from family members or friends practice more physical activity, confirming that social support is important for physical activity promotion.

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E-quality services: A paradigm shift for consumer satisfaction and e-loyalty; Evidence from postgraduate students in Nigeria

Management Science Letters ◽

10.5267/j.msl.2020.10.015 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 849-860 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Banji Rildwan Olaleye ◽

Olufemi Patrick Adeyeye ◽

Alani Olusegun Efuntade ◽

Bamidele Samuel Arije ◽

Oluwaseun Niyi Anifowose

Keyword(s):

Paradigm Shift ◽

Consumer Satisfaction ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Online Purchases ◽

The Social ◽

The Impact ◽

Structured Questionnaire

The purpose of the study is to analyze the impact of e-quality services on consumer satisfaction and loyalty in Nigeria. A cross-sectional research design was adopted using a well-structured questionnaire to elicit information for 408 postgraduate students currently studying in Nigerian universities. The research instrument was validated, while data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for hypotheses testing. The result revealed a statistically significant positive relationship among consumer satisfaction, loyalty, e-service quality and their dimensions while the findings established trust and satisfaction as prominent mediators for online purchases. This research contributes to the study of online shopping and e-loyalty by developing a model on the construct within the e-commerce context and suggesting possible factors that may influence quality service decisions.

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

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.9.4.581 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 581-593 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

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.

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Child helplines: how social support and controllability influence service quality and well-being

Journal of Services Marketing ◽

10.1108/jsm-07-2016-0254 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (4/5) ◽

pp. 385-396 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Willemijn van Dolen ◽

Charles B. Weinberg

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Service Quality ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Well Being ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

Perceived Service Quality ◽

Quality Perceptions ◽

The Social ◽

The Impact

Purpose The authors investigate how employee social support impacts children’s perceptions of service quality of a child helpline chat service and the chatters’ immediate well-being. Specifically, the purpose of this study is to examine how action-facilitating support, nurturant support and emotional reflections influence the children and to test whether this impact varies depending upon the controllability of the issues discussed. Design/methodology/approach The authors develop hypotheses about the influence of social support and controllability on children’s perceived service quality and well-being. Chat conversations are coded on the social support given by the employee and the controllability of the issue. Questionnaires are collected to measure children’s service quality and well-being. Using structural equation modeling, hypotheses are tested with a sample of 662 children and chat conversations of a child helpline. Findings The study reveals that for children chatting about controllable issues, nurturant support and negative emotional reflections negatively influence the immediate well-being of these children. Positive emotional reflections positively influence immediate well-being. For children chatting about uncontrollable issues, nurturant support and negative emotional responses positively influence the perceived service quality. Originality/value This study contributes to the services marketing literature by broadening the current understanding of the impact of social support on children’s service quality perceptions and well-being, and by showing how this impact is moderated by the level of controllability of the issue discussed.

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Direct and Indirect Effects of Social Support on Youth Physical Activity Behavior

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.2012-0207 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 86-94 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Pedro Silva ◽

Ryan Lott ◽

Jorge Mota ◽

Greg Welk

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Social Support ◽

High School Students ◽

Direct Effect ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Youth Physical Activity

Social support (SS) from parents and peers are key reinforcing factors in the Youth Physical Activity Promotion (YPAP) model. This study aims to identify the relative contribution of parental and peer SS on youth participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Participants included 203 high school students (n = 125 girls; mean age 14.99 ± 1.55 years). MVPA was assessed by accelerometry. SS influences were evaluated using a well-established scale. Structural equation modeling measured (AMOS, Version 19) the relative fit of the YPAP models using both parental and peer SS. Parental SS had significant associations with both predisposing factors, enjoyment (β = .62, p < .01), and self-efficacy (β= .32, p < .01), as well a direct effect on MVPA (β = .30, p < .01). Peer SS had direct effect on MVPA (β = .33, p < .05), also significantly influenced levels of enjoyment (β = .47, p < .01) and self-efficacy (β = .67, p < .01). In both models self-efficacy mediated the influence on MVPA. The direct effects for parents and peers were similar. This demonstrates that both parental and peer social support exert a strong influence on adolescent MVPA.

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Social and Psychological Factors Associated With Adolescent Physical Activity

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2015-0224 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 957-963 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Jeanette M. Garcia ◽

John R. Sirard ◽

Ross Larsen ◽

Meg Bruening ◽

Melanie Wall ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Social Support ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sem Analysis ◽

Self Report ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Cross Sectional

Objective:The purpose of this study was to examine, using structural equation modeling, the associations between nominated friend physical activity (PA), friend social support with individual PA-related psychological factors, and adolescent PA.Methods:Data were obtained from EAT 2010 (Eating and Activity Among Teens), a large cross-sectional study conducted in 20 middle and high schools. The sample consisted of 1951 adolescents (mean age: 14.25 ± 1.96, 54% female, 68% ethnic minorities). PA, parent and friend social support (perceived social support for PA from parents and friends), and psychological measures (PA enjoyment, PA self-efficacy, and PA barriers) were assessed by self-report questionnaires. The SEM analysis consisted of 1 observed variable: friend PA, and 2 latent constructs: psychological factors, perceived social support.Results:The model was a good fit, indicating that there were significant direct effects of both friend PA (P < .01) and psychological factors (P < .0001) on adolescent PA. In addition, psychological factors mediated the association between friend PA and adolescent PA.Conclusion:The results of this model suggest that psychological factors and friend PA are associated with adolescent PA, and that psychological factors may play an important role. Future studies should further examine the association of both friend PA and psychological variables with adolescent PA.

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Residents’ perceptions of the impact of tourism in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

International Journal of Culture Tourism and Hospitality Research ◽

10.1108/ijcthr-04-2017-0048 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 551-572 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Nada Hammad ◽

Syed Zamberi Ahmad ◽

Avraam Papastathopoulos

Keyword(s):

United Arab Emirates ◽

Social Exchange ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Social Exchange Theory ◽

Cultural Influences ◽

Abu Dhabi ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

The Social ◽

The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to investigate residents’ perceptions of tourism’s impact on their support for tourism development in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires from Abu Dhabi residents (n = 407), who represented 30 nationalities residing in the emirate. Based on social exchange theory, structural equation modeling was used to test hypotheses. Findings Results suggest that Abu Dhabi residents perceive the impacts of tourism positively and are more sensitive to the environmental and economic influences of tourism than the social and cultural influences. Research limitations/implications This study was limited to Abu Dhabi residents; findings cannot be generalized to other emirates in the UAE, or other countries. Originality/value This study adds value to extant tourism literature by investigating residents’ perceptions of the influence of tourism in one of the richest cities worldwide, which aspires to be one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in the Middle East.

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Mobile Business Effects on Employees' Social Life

Journal of Management Research ◽

10.5296/jmr.v13i2.18303 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Husam Alfahl

Keyword(s):

Social Life ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Work Family Conflict ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Mobile Business ◽

Business Services ◽

Work Related ◽

The Social ◽

The Impact

The use of mobile devices and smartphones is increasingly becoming a critical part of many people’s lifestyle. Such usage can vary from playing games to accomplishing work-related tasks. Being able to use organizations’ persuasive technologies via mobile business services or to achieve work-related tasks ubiquitously at any time means that such devices provide a valuable service, especially for employees who are working online. This paper explores the impact of mBusiness on the social life of employees. In the research, structural equation modeling was applied to validate the research model. Employees in Saudi organizations were surveyed to test the research hypotheses. The research results confirmed that there are some negative effects of using mBusiness technologies on the social life of employees. Based on the analysis, the findings revealed that addiction to mBusiness technologies significantly increases the perceived work overload, which also significantly increases work-family conflict. The paper concludes with some implications of this research.

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Should I suggest this YouTube clip? The impact of UGC source credibility on eWOM and purchase intention

Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing ◽

10.1108/jrim-04-2020-0072 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Mazzini Muda ◽

Muhammad Iskandar Hamzah

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Purchase Intention ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Word Of Mouth ◽

Source Credibility ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

The Social ◽

The Impact

PurposeIn spite of the increasing organic and interactive marketing activities over social media, a general understanding of the source credibility of voluntary user-generated content (UGC) is still limited. In line with the social identity theory, this paper examines the effects of consumers' perceived source credibility of UGC in YouTube videos on their attitudes and behavioral intentions. Additionally, source homophily theory is included to predict the antecedent of source credibility.Design/methodology/approachThree hundred and seventy two Generation Y respondents were interviewed using snowball sampling. Data were analyzed with component-based structural equation modeling technique of partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).FindingsFindings confirmed that perceived source credibility indirectly affects purchase intention (PI) and electronic word-of-mouth via attitude toward UGC. Besides, perceived source credibility mediates the effect of perceived source homophily on attitude toward UGC.Practical implicationsSince today's consumers have begun to trust and rely more on UGC than company-generated content on social media when making purchase decisions, companies may reconsider democratizing certain aspects of their branding strategies. Firms may fine-tune their marketing communication budgets – not only just by sponsoring public figures and celebrities but also by nurturing coproductive engagements with independent content creators who are ordinary consumers. Endowed with their imposing credibility, these micro-influencers and prosumers have high potentials to be uplifted to brand ambassadors.Originality/valueWhile consumers' purchase outcome can be measured easily using metrics and analytics, the roles of source homophily in stages leading up to the purchase is still elusive. Drawing on the rich theoretical basis of source homophily may help researchers to understand not only how credibility and attitude are related to PI but also how this nexus generates positive word of mouth among UGC followers within the social media circles.

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Impact of Organizational Commitment on Intention to Quit Among Psychaitric Nurses: Evidence from Pakistan

International Journal of Learning and Development ◽

10.5296/ijld.v5i4.8734 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kashifa Yasmin ◽

Prof. Dr. Najib Ahmad Marzuki

Keyword(s):

Organizational Commitment ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Turnover Intentions ◽

Psychiatric Hospitals ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Intention To Quit ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Government ◽

The Impact

Shortage of the nurses is an important issue in the developing and developed countries. The aim of this paper is to determine the impact of organizational commitment on intention to quit among psychiatric nurses. Based on the model of casual turnover this study assessed the direct effect of organizational commitment on nurse’s intention to quit. The cross sectional data was collected from three hundred five nurses of psychiatric hospitals in Punjab, Pakistan. Structural equation modeling was applied to achieve the objectives. The results revealed that affective commitment and normative commitment have significant impact while continuous commitment has not significant effect on nurse’s intention to quit. So, the commitment of nurse to hospital goals, missions, and values is not enough to predict her intention to quit from job in the hospital. This study recommends that, the government and policy makers should look beyond forces in their internal and external environment, when considering how to reduce employee’s turnover intentions. This study recommends that future researchers should examine the impact of work environment on intention to quit though burnout as a unit variable. This study contributes socially and economically.

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Organizational Commitment and Job Burnout among Psychaitric Nurses in Punjab Pakistan

Journal of Sociological Research ◽

10.5296/jsr.v6i2.8693 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 138 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kashifa Yasmin ◽

Prof. Dr. Najib Ahmad Marzuki

Keyword(s):

Organizational Commitment ◽

Work Environment ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Affective Commitment ◽

Psychiatric Hospitals ◽

Job Burnout ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Asian Countries ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Impact

Job burnout issue is an increasingly important phenomenon in Asian countries. Based on the model of casual turnover this study assessed the direct effect of organizational commitment on job burnout. The cross sectional data was collected from three hundred five nurses of psychiatric hospitals in Punjab, Pakistan. Structural equation modeling was applied to achieve the objectives. The results revealed that only and normative commitment have significant impact while affective commitment and continuous commitment has not significant effect on nurse’s job burnout. So, the commitment of nurse to hospital goals, missions, and values is not enough to predict her job burnout in the hospital. This study recommends that future researchers should examine the impact of work environment on job burnout as a unidimensional. This study contributes socially and economically.

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