Religious Affiliation and Bequest Behavior

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Smitha Nair ◽  
Amrutha S. ◽  
Gopikumar V. ◽  
Sandhya G.
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Religious Affiliation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Psychological Perspective ◽  
Policy Perspective ◽  
Self Interest ◽  
Complex Subject

Bequest behavior is a highly delicate and complex subject which requires considerable attention by researchers across all disciplines including economics, sociology and psychology. Studying the motives behind bequests becomes critical not only from a socio-psychological perspective but also from a policy perspective. This paper attempts to explore the socio- economic reasons which influence the intention to bequest focusing specifically on the effect of religious affiliation. This study uses survey data from India to test the hypotheses drawn from the anthropology, sociology and consumer behavior literature using logistic regression technique. The results indicate that self-interest negatively impacts the probability of leaving a legacy. Surprisingly, the study finds evidence for negative relationship between religious affiliation and leaving a bequest. This study also reveals that unmarried women are less likely to leave a bequest. Unlike in the philanthropic literature, the research could not find satisfactory evidence of altruism and social norms driving bequest behavior among Indians.

Virtue and Sustainable Behavior

2021 ◽  
pp. 3-26
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Perspective ◽  
Cautionary Note ◽  
Ethical Perspective ◽  
Self Interest ◽  
Virtuous Character ◽  
Virtuous Behavior ◽  
Sustainable Behavior

A psychological perspective on virtue and sustainability stresses the individual’s perceptions, values, and motivations. Beginning with an examination of the way in which sustainability links environmental and social well-being, this chapter reviews research showing that most people do perceive sustainability to be virtuous, and therefore that sustainable behavior can be used as a way to demonstrate one’s own virtuous character. It describes some of the psychological factors that contribute to or impede that perception, including values, identity, social norms, and competing self-interest. The implications of taking an ethical perspective on motivating behavior are also considered, and the possibility that experiences in nature may even promote more virtuous behavior is explored. The chapter closes with a cautionary note about the limits of virtue in promoting behavior.

Is the Personal Always Political?

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danny Osborne ◽  
Yannick Dufresne ◽  
Gregory Eady ◽  
Jennifer Lees-Marshment ◽  
Cliff van der Linden
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Political Sophistication ◽  
Knowledge Based

Abstract. Research demonstrates that the negative relationship between Openness to Experience and conservatism is heightened among the informed. We extend this literature using national survey data (Study 1; N = 13,203) and data from students (Study 2; N = 311). As predicted, education – a correlate of political sophistication – strengthened the negative relationship between Openness and conservatism (Study 1). Study 2 employed a knowledge-based measure of political sophistication to show that the Openness × Political Sophistication interaction was restricted to the Openness aspect of Openness. These studies demonstrate that knowledge helps people align their ideology with their personality, but that the Openness × Political Sophistication interaction is specific to one aspect of Openness – nuances that are overlooked in the literature.

Queens of the Desert: Convictism and Marital Attitudes across Australia

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 457-462
Author(s):  
Victoria Baranov ◽  
Ralph De Haas ◽  
Pauline Grosjean
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Spatial Variation ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Same Sex Marriage ◽  
Founder Populations ◽  
Household Survey Data ◽  
Combined Data

We merge data on spatial variation in the presence of convicts across eighteenth and nineteenth century Australia with results from the country's 2017 poll on same-sex marriage and with household survey data. These combined data allow us to identify the lasting impact of convict colonization on social norms about marriage. We find that in areas with higher historical convict concentrations, more Australians recently voted in favor of same-sex marriage and hold liberal views about marriage more generally. Our results highlight how founder populations can have lasting effects on locally held social norms.

scholarly journals Regression analyses of questionnaires in bedside teaching

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolf Ramackers ◽  
Julia Victoria Stupak ◽  
Indra Louisa Marcheel ◽  
Annette Tuffs ◽  
Harald Schrem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Bedside Teaching ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Negative Perception ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Main Target ◽  
Relevant Factors

Abstract Background Students’ ratings of bedside teaching courses are difficult to evaluate and to comprehend. Validated systematic analyses of influences on students’ perception and valuation of bedside teaching can serve as the basis for targeted improvements. Methods Six hundred seventy-two observations were conducted in different surgical departments. Survey items covered the categories teacher’s performance, student’s self-perception and organizational structures. Relevant factors for the student overall rating were identified by multivariable linear regression after exclusion of variable correlations > 0.500. The main target for intervention was identified by the 15% worst overall ratings via multivariable logistic regression. Results According to the students the success of bedside teaching depended on their active participation and the teacher’s explanations of pathophysiology. Further items are both relevant to the overall rating and a possible negative perception of the session. In comparison, negative perception of courses (worst 15%) is influenced by fewer variables than overall rating. Variables that appear in both calculations show slight differences in their weighing for their respective endpoints. Conclusion Relevant factors for overall rating and negative perception in bedside teaching can be identified by regression analyses of survey data. Analyses provide the basis for targeted improvement.

Closer to the state, closer to the polls? The different impact of corruption on turnout among public employees and other citizens

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 659-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabina Haveric ◽  
Stefano Ronchi ◽  
Laura Cabeza
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
The Political ◽  
World Values Survey ◽  
Public Employees ◽  
Relevant Question ◽  
Employment Sector ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Government ◽  
Political Success

Research on the link between turnout and corruption has produced inconclusive evidence: while some studies find corruption to be positively related to turnout, others report a negative relationship. This article argues that the relevant question is not whether corruption has a positive or negative effect on turnout, but for whom. We hypothesize that the effect of corruption on the likelihood to vote depends on individuals’ employment sector. Public employees have different incentives to vote in corrupt settings since their jobs often depend on the political success of the government of the day. Hence, while corruption dampens turnout among ordinary citizens, public employees are more likely to vote in highly corrupt countries. Analysis of World Values Survey data from 44 countries, shows that the differential in voting propensity between public employees and other citizens gets larger as corruption increases, partially confirming our expectations.

scholarly journals PELUANG ALUMNI PENDIDIKAN MATEMATIKA FKIP UMB DALAM MENDAPATKAN PEKERJAAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN ANALISIS REGRESI LOGISTIK

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Mahyudi Mahyudi
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
National Origin ◽  
College Graduation ◽  
The Road ◽  
Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis

Graduation or college graduation become the most exciting moment for a student. In addition to successfully get a degree, they are also eager to enter the workforce. But sometimes the spirit was lost in the middle of the road. Many fresh graduates complain of difficult to get a job at this time. Every year the number of graduates to grow while jobs are not directly proportional to the increase in the number of graduates. The study analyzed what are the chances of graduates Mathematics Education FKIP Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu in getting a job. Samples taken as many as 78 graduates between September 2015 to April 2016. The factors considered were gender, age, GPA, national origin, jobs for college and the work areas as desired. Analysis of survey data using ordinal logistic regression analysis. The results showed that the dominant factors that affect the length of the graduates in getting a job is GPA, work experience in college and the desired field of work.

scholarly journals Dose Underwriter Credit and its Guiding Function Have Impact on IPO Break in China?

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Chang Xu
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Opposite Effect ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Investor Sentiment ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Pricing Behavior ◽  
Guiding Function ◽  
A Share

Underwriters’ pricing behavior is partially unreasonable in China, and the overreaction of investors can easily lead to IPO break. The paper explores datum of listed companies between 2009 and 2016 in A share market and establishes Logistic Regression Model, aimed to pro how Underwriter Credit and Investor Sentiment affecting IPO break. Conclusions are as follows: overpricing of new shares will make IPO break easier; Underwriters Credit have opposite effect on IPO break; Investor Sentiment has negative relationship with IPO break significantly; underwriters can guide Investor Sentiment by credit weekly, in order to lower the probability of IPO break.

Defining “Comparable”: An Analysis of Reduction in Force Provisions in Ohio School Districts

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Kyle Ingle ◽  
Chris Willis ◽  
Ann Herd
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
School Districts ◽  
Collective Bargaining ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Reduction In Force ◽  
Ohio School Districts ◽  
Disadvantaged School

Guided by Honig and Hatch's (2004) conceptualization of bridging and buffering, we undertook an analysis of reduction in force (RIF) provisions from 546 Ohio teacher collective bargaining agreements. We asked the following question: Are the most disadvantaged school districts providing greater protections to tenured teachers when making RIF decisions? Logistic regression analysis revealed a negative relationship ( p < 0.05) between the percentage of students within the district living in poverty and bridging to state efforts to reform the use of seniority alone in RIF decisions.

scholarly journals HIV knowledge and associated factors among young Ethiopians: application of multilevel order logistic regression using the 2016 EDHS

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teshome Kabeta Dadi ◽  
Merga Belina Feyasa ◽  
Mamo Nigatu Gebre
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
Mobile Telephone ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Health Survey Data

Abstract Background Human Immunodeficiency virus continues to be a major global health problem infecting 75 million and killing 32 million people since the beginning of the epidemic. It badly hit Sub Saharan Africa than any country in the world and youths are sharing the greatest burden. The study aims to assess the level of HIV-knowledge and its determinants among Ethiopian youths using the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey data. Methods A nationally representative 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey data were used. A total of 10,903 youths comprising 6401 females and 4502 males were included in the study. Descriptive statistics and multilevel order logistic regression were used and confidence interval was used to declare statistical significance in the final model. Results The mean age and SD of youths included in this study was 19.10 (±2.82). Among Ethiopian youths, 20.92% (95% CI: 18.91, 23.09%) had low knowledge of HIV whereas, 48.76% (95% CI: 47.12, 50.41%) and 30.31% (95% CI: 28.51, 32.18%) of them had moderate and comprehensive HIV knowledge respectively. Being male, access to TV and radio, ever tested for HIV/AIDS, owning a mobile telephone, and attending primary school and above compared to non-attendants were associated with having higher HIV knowledge. But, dwelling in rural Ethiopia, being in the Protestant and Muslim religious groups as compared to those of Orthodox followers and being in married groups were associated with having lower HIV knowledge. Approximately, 12% of the variation in knowledge of HIV was due to regions. Conclusion Only one-third of Ethiopian youths have deep insight into the disease, whereas, nearly one-fifth of them have lower HIV-knowledge. There is a significant disparity in HIV-related knowledge among Ethiopian youths living in different regions. Rural residents, less educated, female, and married youths have less knowledge of HIV as compared to their counterparts. Youths who do not have a mobile phone, who lack health insurance coverage, and who have limited access to media have less knowledge about HIV. Therefore, the due focus should be given to the aforementioned factors to minimize the disparities between regions and to enhance Ethiopian youths’ HIV-knowledge.

The Variable Effects of Religiosity and Denomination on Adolescent Self-Reported Alcohol Use by Beverage Type

1993 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 479-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
John K. Cochran
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Cultural Images ◽  
Psychotropic Substances ◽  
Beverage Type ◽  
Recreational Use

Homogeneous effects logistic regression is used to examine the effects of personal religiosity and denomination on adolescent self-reported frequency of alcohol use by beverage type. Survey data from a sample of 3,065 male and female adolescents in grades seven through twelve in three midwestern states are employed. The findings are somewhat consistent with a hypothesis generated from the different cultural images of alcoholic beverages. For adolescents, the use of beer and liquor are largely restricted to recreational purposes, while wine has both functional and recreational uses. Because purely recreational use of psychotropic substances violates religious standards of asceticism, the effects of religiosity on the use of beer and liquor should be stronger than on the use of wine. The results show that the effects of personal religiosity are weakest for use of wine, but are relatively identical for beer and liquor.

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