scholarly journals Significant Other’s Anticipated Emotions Increase Student’s Intention to Avoid Smoking

Humaniora ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilson Simamora
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Balance Theory ◽  
Extended Model ◽  
Smoking Abstinence ◽  
Behavioral Context ◽  
Anticipated Emotions

This research started with the premise that individuals could take the initiative and regulate their behavior to generate Significant Others’ Anticipated Emotions (SOAEs). Could the SOAEs function as a social element of behavior in addition to subjective norms (SN)? This research aimed to answer this question. Therefore, the researcher extended the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and argued that the SOAEs influenced behavioral intention through attitude toward behavior based on cognitive balance theory. In the smoking abstinence behavioral context, the researcher tested the extended model. The data from 242 respondents chosen conveniently, analyzed using structural equation modeling, revealed that significant others’ anticipated joyfulness (SOAJ) for smoking abstinence behavior and significant others’ anticipated distress (SOAD) for smoking behavior positively influences anti-smoking behavior through attitude. Moreover, the sole influence of the SOAJ and cumulative influence of SOAJ and SOAD on smoking abstinence intention are higher than that of the SN. As a new component of TPB, the SOAEs complement and do not rival the SN. Other researchers can utilize a longitudinal research design and test the extended model in different contexts of behaviors.

scholarly journals Are Perfectionistic Thoughts an Antecedent or a Consequence of Depressive Symptoms? A Cross-Lagged Analysis of the Perfectionism Cognitions Inventory

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avi Besser ◽  
Gordon L. Flett ◽  
Simon B. Sherry ◽  
Paul L. Hewitt
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Automatic Thoughts ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Major Life Events ◽  
Major Life ◽  
Cross Sectional

Perfectionistic automatic thoughts have been linked with depressive symptoms in numerous cross-sectional studies, but this link has not been assessed in longitudinal research. An investigation with two timepoints was conducted to test whether perfectionistic automatic thoughts, as assessed by the Perfectionism Cognitions Inventory (PCI), are contributors to subsequent depression or vice versa. The possible role of a third factor (major life events stress) was also evaluated. A sample of 118 university students completed the PCI, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), and the Life Experiences Survey on two occasions with a 5-month interval. A cross-lagged analysis using structural equation modeling showed that above and beyond within-time associations and across-time stability effects, perfectionism automatic thoughts contributed to subsequent depressive symptoms and not vice versa. Negative life events stress was correlated significantly with both depressive symptoms and perfectionism automatic thoughts but did not have an influence on Time 2 depressive symptoms or on perfectionistic automatic thoughts. Our discussion focuses on perfectionistic automatic thoughts as a contributor to depressive vulnerability according to the perfectionism cognition theory.

Cool executive functioning predicts not only mean levels but also individual 3-year growth trajectories of zBMI in elementary-school children

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 351-362
Author(s):  
Nele Lensing ◽  
Birgit Elsner
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Middle Childhood ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Growth Trajectories ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
Curve Modeling

Executive functions (EFs) may help children to regulate their food-intake in an “obesogenic” environment, where energy-dense food is easily available. There is mounting evidence that overweight is associated with diminished hot and cool EFs, and several longitudinal studies found evidence for a predictive effect of hot EFs on children’s bodyweight, but longitudinal research examining the effect of cool EF on weight development in children is still scarce. The current 3-year longitudinal study examined the effect of a latent cool EF factor, which was based on three behavioral EF tasks, on subsequent mean levels and 3-year growth trajectories of body-mass-index z-scores (zBMI). Data from a large sample of children, with zBMI ranging from normal weight to obesity ( n = 1474, aged 6–11 years at T1, 52% girls) was analyzed using structural-equation modeling and linear latent growth-curve modeling. Cool EF at the first wave (T1) negatively predicted subsequent zBMI and zBMI development throughout the 3-year period in middle childhood such that children with better EF had a lower zBMI and less steep zBMI growth. These effects were not moderated by the children’s age or gender. In conclusion, as early as in middle childhood, cool EFs seem to support the self-regulation of food-intake and consequently may play a causal role in the multifactorial etiology of overweight.

scholarly journals A Study of the Adoption and Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): Identification of Moderators and Mediator

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Aftab Uddin ◽  
Mohammad Sarwar Alam ◽  
Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
Tohid-Uz-Zaman Khan ◽  
Ayesha Akter
Keyword(s):  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Extended Model ◽  
Utaut Model ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Facilitating Conditions ◽  
The Impact

Given the dearth of studies in developing and Asian countries’ context, the present study attempts to excavate the predictors of enterprise resource planning (ERP) adoption and implementation. Based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model and open innovation literature, an extended model is proposed encompassing mediator and moderator variables. The study follows the deducting reasoning approach with the positivism paradigm. Out of 235 responses, the study used 225 replies collected through a self-administered sampling, and the data were analyzed by using PLS-based structural equation modeling. The study revealed that the hypothesized direct influences are significant except the influence of facilitating conditions on actual use. Likewise, the intention to use mediates the impact of facilitating conditions on the actual use of ERP. However, there is no moderating effect of education and firms’ size among the hypothesized influence. The study contributes to advance the previous findings by using an extended UTAUT model and validates results with the rest of the world.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Caregivers’ Acceptance of the Use of Wearable Devices by Patients With Dementia: An Extension of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 153331751988349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baozhen Dai ◽  
Ebenezer Larnyo ◽  
Ebenezer Ababio Tetteh ◽  
Abigail Konadu Aboagye ◽  
Abdul-Aziz Ibn Musah
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
P Value ◽  
Extended Model ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Use Of Technology

Purpose: This study aims to examine the factors affecting caregivers’ acceptance of the use of wearable devices by patients with dementia by extending the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model with 2 additional constructs: resistance to change (RC) and technology anxiety (TA). Methods: A structured online questionnaire was developed and distributed to caregivers who have either dealt previously with or were currently taking care of patients with dementia in sub-Saharan Africa. The selection of countries for the study was purely based on the availability of caregivers of patients with dementia and their readiness to take part in the survey. Questionnaire data from 350 respondents were analyzed and the hypothesis tested using partial least squares based on structural equation modeling. Result: The results of the extended model show that social influence, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions, and behavioral intention (BI) all had P < .05, thus were statistically significant in explaining the perceived BI and actual use of health-care wearable devices among patients with dementia as reported by caregivers. However, P value for RC and TA was greater than .05, hence were insignificant.

scholarly journals Testing Model of Purchase Intention for Fast Food in Mexico: How do Consumers React to Food Values, Positive Anticipated Emotions, Attitude toward the Brand, and Attitude toward Eating Hamburgers?

Foods ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Héctor Hugo Pérez-Villarreal ◽  
María Pilar Martínez-Ruiz ◽  
Alicia Izquierdo-Yusta
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Testing Model ◽  
Fast Food Restaurants ◽  
Anticipated Emotions

This research investigated the effect of the food values, positive anticipated emotions, attitude toward the brand, and attitude toward eating a hamburger on purchase intention in fast-food restaurants in Mexico conjointly. The purpose of this study was to discover which variables influenced the consumer´s intention to buy. Data was collected from a survey of 512 Mexicans fast-food consumers. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypothesized associations. The results showed that food values and positive anticipated emotions absolutely impact the attitude toward the brand, which impacts the purchase intention of the Mexican consumers. Nonetheless, the positive anticipated emotions impact stronger than food values, and the best way to get a purchase intention is toward the attitude of the brand rather than attitude toward eating a hamburger. The authors discussed inferences and suggestions for consumer approaches.

Understanding and predicting teachers’ intention to use cloud computing in smart education

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoleixa Asadi ◽  
Mohammadhiwa Abdekhoda ◽  
Haidar Nadrian
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Extended Model ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Smart Education

Purpose Applying cloud computing (CC) in education is a great opportunity to globalize knowledge with the minimum costs and maximum accessibility. This study aims to understand and predict teacher intention to use cloud commuting as infrastructure in Smart education. Design/methodology/approach This was a cross-sectional study in which faculty members’ perception concerning CC services adoption in education were assessed based on the extended model of theory of planned behavior, by researcher-developed questionnaire (a = 0.9). Collected data were analyzed by regression analysis and the final model was tested by structural equation modeling. Findings Attitude towards the behavior, perceived behavior control and privacy; had direct and significant associations with faculty members’ intention to use CC. However, subjective norms (p = 0.311) and security (p = 0.505 ) were not significant predictors of intention to use CC. Originality/value The results of this study elucidate the critical factors associated with teacher’s behavioral intentions toward CC services and also serve as a valuable reference for education sector to plan for the better use of these services. The presented model can be considered as best practice framework for adapting cloud commuting as infrastructure in education. Applying CC services in education is great opportunity and should be subsequently the major concern of educational organizations. This study clearly identified significant and non-significant factors that should be considered when successful implementation on could computing services is in progress.

scholarly journals Self-efficacy as a moderator in the relationship between peer pressure and family smoking, and adolescent cigarette smoking behavior

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (28) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
SAMIRA GOLESTAN ◽  
Haslinda Binti Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Smoking Habits ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Relationship

<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">This paper examines the relationship between the environmental factors of peer pressure and family smoking (parents’ smoking and siblings’ smoking), and adolescent cigarette smoking habits in Kerman (as a big province in Iran). In addition, in terms of the afore-mentioned behavior, the moderating role of self-efficacy on the link of peer pressure and family smoking is studied. A quantitative research method was used for this purpose. The sample included 300 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 18 as current smokers. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the data which were then analyzed using AMOS Software and running Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The results showed positive significant relationship between peer pressure plus family smoking (parents’ smoking and siblings’ smoking), and adolescent cigarette smoking. The relevant findings and results revealed that self-efficacy has a considerable moderating effect on the relationship between cigarette smoking behavior, and peer pressure and family smoking. The results of the present study can contribute to the literature and have significant implications for practitioners and policy makers to prevent adolescents in Iran from developing smoking habits. </span></p>

scholarly journals Examining unsupervised time with peers and the role of association with delinquent peers on adolescent smoking

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Greene ◽  
Smita C. Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Adolescent Smoking ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adult Supervision ◽  
Delinquent Peers

Abstract Introduction: This study explored the association between unsupervised time with peers and adolescent smoking behavior both directly and indirectly through interaction with delinquent peers, social expectancies about cigarette smoking, and cigarette offers from peers. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was used for the study and included 248 male and female middle school students. Results: Results of structural equation modeling revealed that unsupervised time with peers is associated indirectly with adolescent smoking behavior through the mediation of association with delinquent peers, social expectancies about cigarette smoking, and cigarette offers from peers. Discussion: Interventions designed to motivate adolescents without adult supervision to associate more with friends who engage in prosocial activities may eventually reduce adolescent smoking. Further implications for structured supervised time for students outside of school time are discussed.

The Role of Responsible Gambling Strategy in Forming Behavioral Intention

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 512-523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hak-Jun Song ◽  
Choong-Ki Lee ◽  
William C. Norman ◽  
Heesup Han
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Responsible Gambling ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Extended Model ◽  
Responsible Gambling Strategy

By examining the perception of a responsible gambling strategy, this study developed an extended model of goal-directed behavior (EMGB) with respect to the behavioral intentions of casino visitors. The results of the EMGB, which uses structural equation modeling, indicate that desire had the strongest relationship with casino visitors’ intention to gamble, followed by positive anticipated emotion, perceived behavioral control, perceptions of a responsible gambling strategy, negative anticipated emotion, and attitude. The perception of a responsible gambling strategy was also a significant predictor of both desire and behavioral intention, as casino visitors had positive perceptions of casinos that implemented responsible gambling strategies. Casino managers should consider a responsible gambling strategy as an important long-term business activity to increase casino visitor’s intention to gamble.

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