scholarly journals Understanding Intersectionality and Resiliency among Transgender Adolescents: Exploring Pathways among Peer Victimization, School Belonging, and Drug Use

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tyler Hatchel ◽  
Robert Marx
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Peer Victimization ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
School Belonging ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Youth Of Color ◽  
Color Experience ◽  
Transgender Youth ◽  
Using Data

Transgender youth experience elevated levels of victimization and may therefore report greater drug use than their cisgender peers, yet little is known about protective factors like school belonging that may mediate this relationship. Further, scant research has explored the experiences of youth at the intersection of transgender identity and youth of color status or low socioeconomic status, especially with respect to these multiple minority statuses’ associations with peer victimization, drug use, and school belonging. Using data from the California Healthy Kids Survey, the current study employs structural equation modeling to explore the relationships among school belonging, peer victimization, and drug use for transgender youth. Findings indicate that school belonging does mediate the pathway between peer victimization and drug use for transgender youth and that although youth of color experience greater victimization, they do not engage in greater drug use than their white transgender peers. Based on these results, those concerned with the healthy futures of transgender youth should advocate for more open and affirming school climates that engender a sense of belonging and treat transgender youth with dignity and fairness.

Comparing respondents who passed versus failed an Instructional Manipulation Check: A case study about support for climate change policies

2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 408-415
Author(s):  
Maria Rubio Juan ◽  
Melanie Revilla
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
External Validity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Manipulation Check ◽  
Climate Change Policies ◽  
Instructional Manipulation ◽  
Using Data

The presence of satisficers among survey respondents threatens survey data quality. To identify such respondents, Oppenheimer et al. developed the Instructional Manipulation Check (IMC), which has been used as a tool to exclude observations from the analyses. However, this practice has raised concerns regarding its effects on the external validity and the substantive conclusions of studies excluding respondents who fail an IMC. Thus, more research on the differences between respondents who pass versus fail an IMC regarding sociodemographic and attitudinal variables is needed. This study compares respondents who passed versus failed an IMC both for descriptive and causal analyses based on structural equation modeling (SEM) using data from an online survey implemented in Spain in 2019. These data were analyzed by Rubio Juan and Revilla without taking into account the results of the IMC. We find that those who passed the IMC do differ significantly from those who failed for two sociodemographic and five attitudinal variables, out of 18 variables compared. Moreover, in terms of substantive conclusions, differences between those who passed and failed the IMC vary depending on the specific variables under study.

Adolescent religiousness and its influence on substance use: preliminary findings from the Mid-Atlantic School Age Twin Study

Twin Research ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian M D'Onofrio ◽  
Lenn Murrelle ◽  
Lindon J Eaves ◽  
Michael E McCullough ◽  
Jessica L Landis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Problem Behavior ◽  
Twin Study ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Spiritual Practices ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
School Age ◽  
Attitudes And Practices

AbstractResearch has consistently shown that religiousness is associated with lower levels of alcohol and drug use, but little is known about the nature of adolescent religiousness or the mechanisms through which it influences problem behavior in this age group. This paper presents preliminary results from the Mid-Atlantic School Age Twin Study, a prospective, population-based study of 6–18-year-old twins and their mothers. Factor analysis of a scale developed to characterize adolescent religiousness, the Religious Attitudes and Practices Inventory (RAPI), revealed three factors: theism, religious/spiritual practices, and peer religiousness. Twin correlations and univariate behavior-genetic models for these factors and a measure of belief that drug use is sinful reveal in 357 twin pairs that common environmental factors significantly influence these traits, but a minor influence of genetic factors could not be discounted. Correlations between the multiple factors of adolescent religiousness and substance use, comorbid problem behavior, mood disorders, and selected risk factors for substance involvement are also presented. Structural equation modeling illustrates that specific religious beliefs about the sinfulness of drugs and level of peer religiousness mediate the relationship between theistic beliefs and religious/spiritual practices on substance use. Limitations and future analyses are discussed.

scholarly journals Effects of Strategic Orientation on Performance of Telecommunication Sector in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Niyi Israel Akeke ◽  
◽  
Adenike Rita Akeke ◽  
Ayodeji Muyideen Awolaj ◽  
Mathew Olufemi Oyebanji
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Strategic Orientation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Telecommunication Sector ◽  
Line Managers ◽  
Strategic Orientations ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Technology Orientation

The study explores the potential influences of strategic orientation constructs of entrepreneurial, market and technology orientations on telecommunication firms’ performance using data obtained through structured questionnaires from 57 line managers and 300 customers of these firms. The data collected were subjected to the structural equation modeling technique. The results revealed that strategic orientation has a positive significant relationship with firm performance. Specifically, it showed that only technology orientation has a significant influence on telecommunication firms’ performance. The study contributes to the understanding of the rationale behind which set of strategic orientations should be implemented for improved level of performance in the telecommunication sector.

scholarly journals Individual differences in executive function partially explain the socioeconomic gradient in middle-school academic achievement

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dustin Albert ◽  
Jamie Lars Hanson ◽  
Ann Skinner ◽  
Ken Dodge ◽  
Laurence Steinberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Classroom Practice ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Math Achievement ◽  
Verbal Ability ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Socioeconomic Gradient ◽  
Reading And Math ◽  
Math Proficiency

Children from families with low socioeconomic status (SES) earn lower grades, perform worse on achievement tests, and attain less education on average than their peers from higher-SES families. We evaluated neurocognitive mediators of SES disparities in achievement in a diverse sample of youth whose data were linked to administrative records of performance on school-administered tests of 7th grade reading and math proficiency (*N*=203). We used structural equation modeling to evaluate whether associations between SES (measured at ages 8-9) and achievement (measured at age 13) are mediated by verbal ability and executive function (measured at age 10), a suite of top-down mental processes that facilitate control of thinking and behavior. Children from relatively higher-SES families performed better than their lower-SES peers on all neurocognitive and achievement measures, and SES disparities in both reading and math achievement were partially mediated by variation in executive function, but not verbal ability. SES disparities in executive function explained approximately 37% of the SES gap in math achievement and 17% of the SES gap in reading achievement. Exploratory modeling suggests that SES-related variation in working memory may play a particularly prominent role in mediation. We discuss potential implications of these findings for research, intervention programming, and classroom practice.

scholarly journals Conflict Management Model of Organization from Molucca’s Cultural Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Albertus Fenanlampir
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Foreign Products ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Using Data

The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of consumer sentiments on purchase intention toward foreign products and to determine which personality traits are responsible for the formation of consumer sentiments. In this study, we employed Structural Equation Modeling to test the research model using data collected from a survey of 400 young Vietnamese consumers in Ho Chi Minh City. The results provide empirical evidence of the positive impact of consumer cosmopolitanism and xenocentrism on consumers’ purchase intention toward foreign products. Furthermore, through this study, we indicated that certain personality traits shape consumer sentiments. Generally speaking, in the context of foreign consumption, there is an enhanced link between personality traits and purchase intention via the mediating role of consumer sentiments. Theoretical and managerial implications are also discussed.

Low Self-Control, Parental Intervention, and Delinquency Among Native American Youth

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyunin Baek ◽  
Jason A. Nicholson ◽  
George E. Higgins
Keyword(s):  
Native American ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Parental Intervention ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Low Self Control

Researchers in criminal justice literature have relatively underexamined the delinquency among Native American (NA) youth. Using data from the Drug Use Among Young Indians: Epidemiology and Prediction study, the present study tested assumptions in Gottfredson and Hirschi’s self-control theory. This study found evidence supporting the theory. Low self-control was a significant predictor to NA adolescents’ delinquency. However, parental intervention as an opportunity measure and it was not a mediation between low self-control and delinquency. Moreover, while parental intervention significantly decreased delinquency by female adolescents, parental intervention significantly increased delinquency by male adolescents. In addition, the mediation effect in structural equation modeling for males occurred; in contrast, the effect in the female model did not happen. On the other hand, low self-control was still the crucial predictor to adolescents’ delinquency across gender. Thus, future studies will need to account for the etiology of NA adolescents’ delinquency across gender using different approaches.

Servant Leadership from Multiple Domains and Follower Work Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 272-292
Author(s):  
Mitchell Neubert ◽  
Cindy Wu ◽  
Kevin Dougherty
Keyword(s):  
Servant Leadership ◽  
Regulatory Focus ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Work Behavior ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Working Adults ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Multiple Domains ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Managers and ministers exercise influence over their members inside and outside of their organizations. We examine the relationship of servant leadership from two contexts, an individual’s workplace and place of worship, with regulatory foci, and, in turn, entrepreneurial behavior and counterproductive work behavior (CWB) at work. Moreover, we contend that spiritual discipline (i.e., prayer and reading sacred texts) moderates the relationship of servant leadership to regulatory focus by altering the salience of each leader’s behavior. Using data collected in two waves from 912 working adults, we test the proposed relationships with multi-group structural equation modeling. Findings largely support the hypotheses and point toward important implications for servant leadership in both workplace and place of worship settings.

Exploratory study on the perceptions of event gamification on positive behavioral outcomes

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annamarie D. Sisson ◽  
Elizabeth A. Whalen
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Behavioral Outcomes ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Value Perceptions ◽  
Research Company ◽  
Emotional Commitment ◽  
Using Data

PurposeThe value of the events industry is increasing worldwide. An essential component for successful events is creating a unique experience by offering gamification. A conceptual model is proposed, exploring pre-event game communication and its effect on attendees' value perceptions, willingness to participate, word of mouth intentions and emotional commitment during gameplay at conference events.Design/methodology/approachAnalysis of variance and structural equation modeling were employed to test the model using data collected from 177 attendees recruited from hospitality and tourism association network listservs and online research company.FindingsResults reveal that perceptions of event gamification increase word of mouth intentions, willingness to participate and emotional commitment.Practical implicationsThe study contributes to the knowledge of conference events with recommendations for incorporation of game elements for meeting planners to enhance attendee behaviors at the event.Originality/valueThis study is among the first to examine positive behavioral outcomes of using games at conference events.

PERAN EWOM DALAM MEMBENTUK BRAND ATTITUDE DAN PURCHASE INTENTION PADA BRAND ROLLOVER REACTION

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-34
Author(s):  
Intan Syafira Gustia ◽  
Amelia Natasha Hilal ◽  
Sarah Annida Hanifa Hanum ◽  
Nabila Cyrilla ◽  
Nadia Kirana Paramita
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Brand Attitude ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Purchase Decision ◽  
Product Reviews ◽  
Electronic Word Of Mouth ◽  
Using Data

ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to examine how user-generated positive social electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) via Instagram affects brand attitude and, consequently, influences purchase intention of Rollover Reaction Lip Cream. The spending patterns of consumers, particularly decision-makers, have been affected to a substantial degree by the strong presence of brands on the web. eWOM, one among the shape of net product reviews, exercises extensive influence not only on the consumers’ attitude towards the brand but also impacts their buying intentions. A survey-based empirical study was conducted to examine the influence of social eWOM on brand attitude and purchase intention of consumers. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied using data collected from 120 respondents comprising users of Instagram. The research established that user-generated positive eWOM on social networking site, Instagram has an influence on Brand attitude and Purchase intention, and Brand attitude was found to be the biggest influence on purchase intention. Keywords:  Brand attitude, Purchase intention, Instagram, Online Shop, Social eWOM       ABSTRAK Electronic Word Of Mouth adalah salah satu pendekatan pemasaran yang digunakan pada era media sosial saat ini. Cepatnya arus informasi membuat konsumen melakukan transaksi informasi mengenai brand yang mereka gunakan atau mereka sukai dengan bentuk interaksi online.Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat interaksi Electronic Word Of Mouth yang positif dari pengguna sosial media Instagram berdampak pada brand attitude dan juga purchase intention terhadap brand Lipcream Rollover Reaction. EWOM tidak hanya mempengaruhi sikap pengguna terhadap merek lipstik lokal ini tetapi juga mempengaruhi keinginan membeli para konsumen. Penelitian yang berdasarkan survei ini dilakukan untuk melihat dampak dari social eWOM terhadap brand attitude dan purchase intention Lip Cream merek Rollover Reaction. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) digunakan untuk mengoleksi data 120 responden yang merupakan pengguna Instagram. Riset ini menemukan bahwa sosial eWOM positif dari pengguna instagram memiliki pengaruh terhadap brand attitude. Social eWOM positif  juga memengaruhi  purchase decision dari produk Lip Cream Rollover Reaction. Dari hasil temuan kami, ternyata brand attitude memiliki pengaruh terbesar terhadap purchase decision. Kata Kunci: Instagram, eWOM, Brand attitude, Purchase intention, Social eWOM

Economic anxieties, fear of crime, and punitive attitudes in Latin America

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexa J Singer ◽  
Cecilia Chouhy ◽  
Peter S Lehmann ◽  
Jessica N Stevens ◽  
Marc Gertz
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Fear Of Crime ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Opinion Dynamics ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Economic Insecurity ◽  
Punitive Attitudes ◽  
The Public ◽  
Economic Anxiety ◽  
Using Data

Using data from the 2012 AmericasBarometer survey collected in nine Latin American countries ( n =  14,705), this study examines two theoretically relevant potential sources of punitiveness: economic anxiety and fear of crime. Focusing on these two sources, we explore whether the public opinion dynamics often highlighted by punitiveness scholars also apply to the Latin American context and can thus be of value to explain recent movements towards punitive policies in that region. Generalized Structural Equation Modeling (GSEM) and bootstrapping are used to assess the direct effects of perceived national and personal economic insecurity on punitive sentiments as well as the indirect effects of these attitudes on punitiveness through fear of crime during a time of reduced economic growth, increased economic inequality, and harsh criminal justice policies. Results show that economic anxieties are positively associated with fear of crime, though their effects on support for increased punishments are mixed. Additionally, the effects of economic insecurity on punitiveness are partially mediated by fear of crime, supporting theoretical notions that insecurity produces fear of crime and subsequently influences punitiveness.

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