scholarly journals MEDIATING EFFECTS OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY ON THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN RELIGIOSITY COMMITMENT, STUDY HABITS, SELF-STUDY CONCEPT, AND PERCEIVED STRESS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 219-232
Author(s):  
Mohd Aidil Riduan Awang Kader ◽  
Nurul Nadia Abd Aziz ◽  
Mohamad Ridhuan Mat Dangi
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Study Habits ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Self Study ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between religiosity commitment, self-study concept, study habits, and English proficiency. Besides, this paper aims to investigate the way English proficiency mediates the relationship between religiosity commitment, self-study concept, and study habits with perceived stress, respectively, among undergraduates, enrolled in a Management course. Methodology: A quantitative method was employed in this study involving 243 undergraduates of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pahang. The respondent selection method employed a simple random sampling technique. A questionnaire survey was designed based on previous literature. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 22.0 and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS software were used to analyze and test all hypotheses developed. Main Findings: This study found a significant relationship between religiosity commitment, study habits, and self-study concept with English proficiency. The results also demonstrated a positive and significant relationship between English proficiency and perceived stress. Furthermore, the results of this study revealed that English proficiency mediated the relationship between religiosity commitment, study habits, self-study concept, and perceived stress. Applications of this study: This study is intended to provide insight for undergraduates to identify the critical factors that can contribute to their English proficiency. Furthermore, it can serve as a guideline and control mechanism for the university and lecturers to ensure the course will be delivered excellently, which will lead to an increase in English proficiency and reduce the stress level among university students. Novelty/Originality of this study: Due to the lack of research considering English proficiency as a mediator, this study will bridge the gap by examining the mediating role of English proficiency on the relationship between religiosity commitment, study habits, self-study concept, and perceived stress.

scholarly journals Social capital and SME performance: the moderating role of emotional intelligence

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemond Boohene ◽  
Regina Appiah Gyimah ◽  
Martin Boakye Osei
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

Purpose Lack of extant studies on the moderating role of emotional intelligence on the relationship between social capital and firm performance necessitated this study. The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which emotional intelligence moderates the relationship between social capital and small and medium-scaled enterprises’ (SMEs’) performance. Design/methodology/approach A total of 1,532 SMEs were selected through simple random sampling technique from a population of 5,009 SMEs. Structural equation modelling using AMOS was used to analyse the relationship between the variables. Findings The results revealed that social capital has a positive and significant relationship with emotional intelligence. Moreover, the study also showed that emotional intelligence has a positive and significant relationship with SME performance. Finally, the study found that emotional intelligence enhances the relationship between social capital and SME performance. Practical implications SME owner/managers are advised to enact policies that encourage the establishment of meaningful social networks and also help employees understand their emotions while creating social capital as both would help improve the performance of their firms. Originality/value This paper breaks new ground by identifying emotional intelligence as an enabler of SMEs performance where there is adequate social capital.

scholarly journals ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA TENAGA MEDIS DI PUSKESMAS KOTA PADANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 333
Author(s):  
Winanda Winanda ◽  
Ricvan Dana Nindrea
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Relationship

<p><em>The number of medical personnel in the Padang City is still a shortage of the amount required is 83 people, but this time medical personnel numbered 53 people. This research was carried out by combining two types of research are mixed method, preceded by a quantitative research with cross sectional approach, followed by qualitative research. The study was conducted in Primary Health Care Padang City. The population in this study are all medical personnel in the Padang City with a sample of 38 people, with a sampling technique is simple random sampling. The bivariate analysis known there are significant relationship between work (p = 0,023), compensation (p = 0,001), supervision (p = 0,001) and the relationship between employees (p = 0,000) with job satisfaction. But there is no relationship promotion with job satisfaction (p = 0,208). The conclusion of the study there are significant relationship between work, compensation, supervision and the relationship between employees with job satisfaction.</em></p>

scholarly journals Does optimism mediate the relationship between Big Five and perceived stress? A study with Spanish adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-120
Author(s):  
Cristina Serrano ◽  
Paula Martínez ◽  
Sergio Murgui ◽  
Yolanda Andreu
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Emotional Stability ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

Los resultados de investigación han mostrado la existencia de relaciones entre los Cinco Grandes factores de personalidad, Optimismo y Estrés Percibido. El objetivo del estudio es explorar, mediante modelos de ecuaciones estructurales, el posible papel mediador que se ha sugerido podría desempeñar Optimismo en esta relación. También,  se explora a través de un análisis multi-grupo la invarianza por sexo de los resultados. Un total de 611 adolescentes españoles completaron de forma anónima los cuestionarios BFQ, LOT-R y PSS. Optimismo se asoció positivamente asociado con los rasgos de personalidad y negativamente con Estrés Percibido. El Estrés se relacionó negativamente con Estabilidad Emocional, Extraversion y Responsabilidad y no mostró asociación alguna con Afabilidad ni con Apertura. Los análisis de mediación revelaron el papel mediador de Optimismo en la relación entre Estabilidad Emocional (mediación parcial), Extraversion y Responsabilidad y Estrés. Estos resultados no variaron por sexo. En conclusión, un perfil básico de personalidad caracterizado por Extraversión, Estabilidad Emocional y Responsabilidad favorecería el desarrollo de expectativas positivas de futuro que representan un predictor proximal de Estrés Percibido. El papel mediador del optimismo puede resultar relevante para el desarrollo de intervenciones focalizadas en reducir los niveles de estrés y, consecuentemente, mejorar el ajuste del adolescente. Research results have shown the existence of relationships between the Big Five personality factors, Optimism, and Perceived Stress. The aim of this study is to explore the possible mediating role that it has been suggested might play Optimism in this relationship. Structural equation models were conducted to examine the mediating role of Optimism.  A multi-group analysis was performed to verify whether the results varied by sex. 611 Spanish adolescents completed anonymously the measures of BFQ, LOT-R and PSS. The findings showed that Optimism was positively associated with the personality traits and negatively with Perceived Stress. Perceived Stress was in turn negatively related to Emotional Stability, Extraversion and Conscientiousness, while it was not correlated with Agreeableness and Openness. Mediation analysis revealed the mediating role of Optimism on the relationship between Emotional Stability (partial mediation), Extraversion, and Conscientiousness, and the Perception of Stress. These findings did not vary by sex. In conclusion, a basic personality profile characterized by Extraversion, Emotional Stability, and Conscientiousness would favor the development of positive future expectations that represent a proximal predictor for Perceived Stress. Optimism mediation may be relevant for the development of interventions focused on reducing stress levels and, consequently, to improve the adolescent's adjustment.

HUBUNGAN METODE PENGASUHAN ORANG TUA PADA ANAK DENGAN PERKEMBANGAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI (SELF CONFIDENCE) ANAK USIA 6-7 TAHUN DI ANAK AIR KELURAHAN BATIPUH PANJANG KOTA PADANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 281
Author(s):  
Yesi Yovita
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Self ◽  
Family Education ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT  This research was motivated by the low self-confidence development of children aged 6-7 years in Anak Air, Batipuh Panjang Village, Padang City. It is suspected that the cause of the child's low self-confidence is partly due to the inappropriate application of parenting methods. This study aims to: 1) describe the parenting methods applied by parents to children; 2) describes the self-confidence of children aged 6-7 years; and 3) looking at the relationship between parenting methods and the self-confidence of children aged 6-7 years in Anak Air, Batipuh Panjang Village, Padang City.This research is a correlational quantitative research. The population in this study were children aged 6-7 years and their mothers as many as 50 people with a sample of 75%, namely 38 people with simple random sampling technique. The data technique used a questionnaire and a check for the observation of children's self-confidence development, the data obtained were analyzed using descriptive analysis and formula-data-moment.The results of this study indicate: 1) the parenting methods applied by parents to children aged 6-7 years are still inaccurate and inconsistent; 2) the development of self-confidence of children aged 6-7 years is still low; and 3) there is a significant relationship between parenting methods and the development of self-confidence of children aged 6-7 years in Anak Air, Batipuh Panjang Village, Padang City. Research suggestions are: 1) it is hoped that parents in Anak Air Kelurahan Batipuh Panjang Padang City can pay attention to and apply the application of parenting methods to children so that they can contribute to the development of children's self-confidence as expected; and 2) it is hoped that further researchers can find or examine other variables that affect the development of children's self-confidence. Keywords: self-confidence, parenting methods, family education 

The Mediating Role of Resilience and Social Support on the Relationship Between Childhood Neglect and Adult Well-Being

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 292-305
Author(s):  
Nilüfer Koçtürk ◽  
Selen Demirtas-Zorbaz ◽  
Bilge Tarım, M S
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Childhood Neglect ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

Childhood neglect has a lifelong negative impact on the individual's physical health and well-being and is a risk for psychopathology. The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between child neglect, resilience, social support, and well-being. Data were collected from 450 women. A structural equation model was designed and tested to determine the correlations between the variables affecting well-being. The results revealed that the more women were neglected during childhood, the lower they perceived social support and the lower their resilience and well-being. Additionally, there was a significant relationship between resilience and well-being, whereas there was no significant relationship between social support and well-being. The findings show that neglect directly affects well-being in adulthood in the negative direction.

scholarly journals The Relationship between the Long-Time Undergoing Hemodialysis with Self Concept in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stadium III Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 102-109
Author(s):  
Komang Urmila ◽  
Ni Putu Dita Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effects Of Bullying ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Adolescents face the problem of bullying, they need social support from those around them to have confidence in their abilities. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and social support with bullying in adolescents at Junior High School 2 Sepatan, Tangerang Regency. Methods: The research design is cross-sectional using the spearman correlation test to analyze the relationship between variables. The sampling technique was simple random sampling with 127 respondents. The instrument uses a self-efficacy questionnaire, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and The revised Olweus Bully or Victim Questionnaire. Results: There is a significant relationship between self-efficacy and bullying (p-value 0.031) and there is a significant relationship between social support and bullying (p-value 0.001). Conclusion: There is a relationship between self-efficacy and social support for victims of bullying in adolescents. This study is also useful for parents that teenagers need support in getting through the effects of bullying.

scholarly journals Impact of HR Practices on Employee loyalty and commitment: Mediating role of Job satisfaction

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1067-1073 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qasim Ali Nisar ◽  
Muhammad Uzair ◽  
Waleed Razzaq ◽  
Muhammad Sarfraz
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Hr Practices ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
The Relationship

HR Practices play crucial role towards employees’ job related outcomes that ultimately leads towards effective organizational performance. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between HR Practices, loyalty and commitment with mediating role of job satisfaction in banks of Gujranwala Pakistan. Study is descriptive and quantitative in nature. Survey questionnaire method has been adopted and data have been collected by applying simple random sampling technique. Results revealed that HR practices are significantly and positively related to employees’ loyalty and their commitment. Moreover, findings also depicted that jib satisfaction significantly and partially mediate the relationship between HR practices, loyalty and commitment.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA PERHATIAN ORANGTUA DENGAN PERKEMBANGAN MORAL ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN DI KORONG SALISIKAN NAGARI SUNGAI BULUAH TIMUR BATANG ANAI

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 377
Author(s):  
Indri Desvita ◽  
Ismaniar Ismaniar
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Moral Development ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTThis research is motivated by the low moral development of children, this is evidenced by their behavior in everyday life and can distinguish good or bad deeds. This is thought to be caused by several factors, one of which is the lack of parental attention to children. This study aims to see a picture of parental attention, to see a picture of early childhood moral development and the relationship between parental attention and moral development of children aged 5-6 years in Korong Salisikan Nagari Sungai Buluah Timur Batang Anai. This type of research is descriptive correlational. The population in this study parents who have early childhood are 43 people. The sampling technique used simple random sampling technique as many as 35 people. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire or questionnaire, while the data analysis used the percentage formula and the product moment. The results showed that the description of parental attention to children was in the low category, the description of early childhood moral development was in the low category and there was a significant relationship between parental attention and moral development of early childhood in Korong Salisikan Nagari Sungai Buluah Timur Batang Anai.Keywords: parental attention, early childhood moral development

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF MOTIVATION ON ARABIC COLLOCATION KNOWLEDGE: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF COLLOCATION LEARNING STRATEGIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Lily Hanefarezan Asbulah ◽  
Ashinida Aladdin ◽  
Musab Sahrim
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

Background and Purpose: The role of collocation learning strategies is less of a concern as mediator. Although several correlation studies of bivariate factors have provided the relationship between the variables, many cannot answer the question of how the relationship exists. Also, a lot of studies have taken into account the variables of collocation learning strategies as mediator factors and have not illustrated clearly the relationship between independent variables (motivation) and dependent variables (collocation knowledge). As such, the aim of the present study is to identify the knowledge of Arabic collocation by taking several factors, namely; motivation and collocation learning strategies that have the potential to increase the knowledge of Arabic collocation in Malaysia.    Methodology: In this study, a cross-sectional design was applied. Simple random sampling was used, where a total of 344 final year Arabic language students from eight public universities in Malaysia took part in the study by completing a set of tests and questionnaires. The data were analyzed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique.   Findings: The findings show there is a direct and indirect relationship between motivation variable, collocation learning strategies and collocation knowledge. In addition, the learning strategies factor also serves as a partial mediator.   Contributions: This study suggests that collocation learning strategies play a role in the relationship between motivation and collocation knowledge in the context of Arabic language at higher education level in Malaysia.   Keywords: Collocation learning strategies, motivation, collocation knowledge, Arabic language, public universities.   Cite as: Asbulah, L. H., Aladdin, A., & Sahrim, M. (2020). The effect of motivation on Arabic collocation knowledge: The mediating role of collocation learning strategies.  Journal of Nusantara Studies, 5(2), 1-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol5iss2pp1-18

scholarly journals Workplace Ostracism as a Mediating Variable in the Relationship between Paradoxical Leader Behaviours and Organizational Inertia

Organizacija ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-181
Author(s):  
Hussein Hurajah Al Hasnawi ◽  
Ali Abdulhassan Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Leather Industry ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Workplace Ostracism ◽  
Organizational Inertia ◽  
Positive Work Environment ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractBackground and Purpose: Many organizations suffer from an increased in the paradoxical behaviours of leaders, leading to followers to feel lonely and the workplace ostracism, which negatively effects the emergence of organizational inertia. The main purpose of this study is to examine direct and indirect effect of paradoxical leader behaviours on organizational inertia through the mediating role of the workplace ostracism.Design/Methodology/Approach: Using the convenience sampling technique, a self-administered survey was conducted at the level of a sample (n = 564) of employees in the factories of the State Company for Textile and Leather Industry in Iraq. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was employed to test the proposed research model using the AMOS v.24 software.Results: The findings revealed that paradoxical leader behaviours have a significant effect on workplace ostracism and organizational inertia. Further, workplace ostracism significant effect on organizational inertia. In addition, the study empirically supports the mediating effect of workplace ostracism on the relationship between paradoxical leader behaviours and organizational inertia.Conclusion: When paradoxical behaviours arise in the behaviour of an organization’s leaders, it will have an influence on the emergence of workplace ostracism amongst employees, hence the subsequent emergence of organizational inertia in general in the work environment. Based on these results, this study should be of help to leaders in avoiding paradoxical behaviours in terms of maintaining a certain equilibrium in dealing with employees to find a positive work environment that reduces staff ostracism, and thus organizational inertia.

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