scholarly journals Ecological Worldview Position and Personal Norms in the Regulation of Ecologically Significant Behavior

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Personal Norms ◽  
Environmental Norms ◽  
Ecological Worldview

The work verifies the leading role of the ecological position (I. Kryazh) as part of the process of activating personal norms as a factor of pro-environmental behavior. The ecological worldview position is revealed through giving the “status” the main source of life support for the biosphere or money, which determines different assessments of ecological reality. To study personal norms, the modified Rosenzweig Picture-Frustration Study (I. Kryazh, 1995) was used. The sample consisted of 161 respondents. Structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques were used in testing of regulation models of pro-environmental behavior. It has been revealed that the ecological position has an indirect impact on pro-environmental behavior – through promoting pro-environmental norms and social norms of interpersonal communication. In so doing, the biospheric orientation reinforces the willingness to protect of the norm, which, in turn, enhances the assessment of the situation in which harm caused to nature or people is abnormal. Therefore, the realization of the biospheric position through the adoption of the role of defender of the norms of justice facilitates activation of the personal pro-environmental norms and so that supports pro-environmental behavior at the household. The adherence to pro-social norms of interpersonal communication has become an incentive for pro-environmental behavior at the household, if it opposed the neglect of the rights of others. When the prosocial position in interpersonal communication is just adopted under social pressure (the desire not to stand out, follow the rules of society, or unwillingness to be in the shoes of the accused), this will negatively occur on pro-environmental behavior at the household.

How social norms affect alcohol dependence: the mediating role of perceived benefits and alcohol identity

2020 ◽  
Vol 122 (12) ◽  
pp. 3935-3946
Author(s):  
Shih-Tse Edward Wang ◽  
Yu-Ting Liao
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Results

PurposeAlthough the association between social norms and alcohol dependence has been noted, how social norms cause alcohol dependence remains unclear. This study thus investigated how social norms affect the perceived benefits of drinking and alcohol identity, which in turn affect alcohol dependence.Design/methodology/approachConvenience sampling was used, and 452 valid questionnaires were collected from alcohol (specifically, beer) consumers over the age of 18; answers were analyzed through structural equation modeling.FindingsSocial norms positively affected the perceived benefits of drinking and alcohol identity; alcohol identity positively affected alcohol dependence; moreover, alcohol identity fully mediated the effects of social norms and the perceived benefits of drinking on alcohol dependence.Originality/valueHow social norms affect alcohol dependence has rarely been studied; thus, the present study has value for integrating the findings in the lines of research on social norms and alcohol dependence. Based on the study results, the authors recommend that policies aimed at discouraging alcohol dependence should focus on mitigating the social pressure to drink and the perceived benefits of drinking as well as labeling others as drinkers.

The Role of Responsibility Feeling in Mediating the Effects of the Environmental Education Course, Socio-Economic Conditions, and Awareness as the Caliph on Environmental Behavior

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Ratieh WIDHIASTUT ◽  
Rediana SETIYANI ◽  
KARDIYEM KARDIYEM ◽  
Wisudani RAHMANINGTYAS
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Relationship Of

This study aims to determine the direct and indirect effects of the role of enviromental education course, socio-economic conditions, and the awareness of the caliph on the environmental behavior through responsibility feeling. The research sample was all students of accounting education in 2016. The research data were primary data obtained by using a questionnaire. Data analysis used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed that the variables of environmental education course, socio-economic conditions, and awareness as caliphs had no direct efect on the environmental behavior, only responsibility feeling variable that could affect the environmental behavior. The variables of environmental education course, and awareness as caliphs had no direct effect on the responsibility feeling while the variable of socio-economic conditions had direct effect on the responsibility feeling. Responsibility feeling was able to mediate the effect of the variables of socio-economic conditions and awareness as a caliph on the environmental behavior, but was not able to mediate the relationship of the effect of the variable of environmental education course on the environmental behavior.

scholarly journals Social Norms and Entrepreneurial Action: The Mediating Role of Opportunity Confidence

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Emami ◽  
Datis Khajeheian
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Science And Technology Parks ◽  
Entrepreneurial Action

The aim of this paper is to investigate the mediating effect of opportunity confidence (OC) on the relationship between social norms (SNs) and decision to engage in entrepreneurial action (EA). The sample size includes prospective entrepreneurs engaged in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in science and technology parks in Iran. This research uses the longitudinal survey method. Research findings from the structural equation modeling (SEM) do not confirm the mediating role of OC. However, SNs have a significant positive effect on OC, which increases the likelihood of entrepreneurial action. The paper ends with a discussion of results and practical implications.

scholarly journals The effects of five public information campaigns: The role of interpersonal communication

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (s1) ◽  
pp. 586-602
Author(s):  
Adriana Solovei ◽  
Bas van den Putte
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Media Exposure ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Direct Effects ◽  
Information Campaigns ◽  
Effects Of Media

AbstractFor five Dutch public information campaigns, this study assessed whether interpersonal communication mediated the effects of exposure (to TV, radio, or online banners) on five persuasive outcomes: awareness, knowledge, attitude, intention, and self-reported behavior. Structural equation modeling was used to test 23 models relating exposure to one of these outcome variables. Few direct effects of media exposure were found (for online banners, TV, and radio in, respectively, one, four, and seven of the 23 models). In contrast, results revealed that interpersonal communication had direct effects on the outcomes in 17 of the 23 models. Moreover, indirect effects of media exposure via interpersonal communication were found for online banner, TV, and radio exposure in, respectively, eight, nine, and ten models. These results indicate that interpersonal communication plays an important role in explaining media exposure persuasive effects and should be taken into account in the development and evaluation of public information campaigns.

Moderating Effects of Demographics on Green Information System Adoption

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 1950008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Dalvi-Esfahani ◽  
Hamed Shahbazi ◽  
Mehrbakhsh Nilashi
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Environmental Attitude ◽  
Green Is ◽  
Personal Norms ◽  
Personal Norm

The important role of demographics on technology adoption has been highlighted vastly in the literature. Therefore, this study aims at investigating the moderating role of managers’ demographics in their decision-making process to adopt Green information system (Green IS) from the lens of norm activation theory. With 175 valid questionnaires hand collected from organizations’ decision-makers, the researchers examined the research model and its related hypotheses utilizing the Partial Least Squares (PLS)–Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed Green IS attitude together with personal norm to be the most influential factors, followed by environmental attitude. In addition, we found that while awareness of consequences significantly impacted personal norms, its explanatory power on personal norms was higher when it was mediated through ascription of responsibility. Regarding the moderator variables, the model explained better the pro-environmental behavioral intention of managers towards the adoption of Green IS among older female and well-educated managers. Contributions of the study are further discussed.

scholarly journals The Role of Social Network, Social Norms and Trust Towards Board Active Participation Behavior in Cooperative Governance

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-280
Author(s):  
Romaizah Abd Kadir ◽  
Khairuddin Idris ◽  
Zoharah Omar
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Active Participation ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Board Members ◽  
Cooperative Governance

Objective: The purpose of this paper is to determine the relationship between social factors i.e. : Social network, social norms and trust, and its relationship with board members active participation behavior (BAPB) in cooperative governance. Methodology: A questionnaire survey was administered to 500 board members from cooperatives throughout Peninsular Malaysia.  The hypotheses path was tested by conducting coefficient regression analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Results:. The research found a positive correlation between social network and social norms with BAPB. However, there is no relationship between trust and BAPB. Implications: This research presents a conceptually yet empirically supported framework to describe the role of social network, social norms and trust for an in-depth understanding on board processes. The study particularly looks into the importance of social factors and its impact towards BAPB, from the perspective of social capital development. This paper gives valuable reference to administrator of cooperative organization for a formulation of a comprehensive human capital strategic plan for cooperatives.

scholarly journals The Role of the Ecological Worldview Position in Coping with Problems Caused by Global Environmental Change

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Change ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Global Environmental Change ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
Ecological Worldview

The purpose of the study, conducted on the sample of 293 persons, was to identify the role of the ecological worldview position in choosing the ways of coping with problems caused by global environmental change. The ecological worldview position is determined by what exactly is perceived and considered by the person as the basics of his life support: the biosphere/ecological systems or the financial and economic system, represented through commodity and money relations. Using structural equation modeling methods, the influence of the ecological position on the choice of coping strategies as responses to environmental stress was confirmed, as well as its involvement in the regulation of pro-ecological everyday behavior. It was revealed that the ecological worldview position influences the choice of both problem-oriented and emotionally-oriented strategies that allow coping with stressful environmental conditions. The way in which the ecological position influences coping strategies depends on what meanings are decisive in the perception of ecological reality. The dominance of biocentric views promotes the pro-environmental orientation of behavior, while the predominance of monetary and economic meanings enhances non-problem coping. At the same time, the positive influence of the ecological position on problem-focused coping is largely carried out indirectly through the inhibition of deproblematization-focused coping – emotionally oriented coping strategies such as reducing problems and the denial of guilt. The decisive influence of the ecological position on pro-ecological everyday behavior is carried out indirectly – through the strategy of problem solving (positive influence), as well as the strategy of de-emphasizing the threat (negative influence). The direct influence of the ecological position on behavior, as well as an influence exerted indirectly through the denial of guilt is very weak. The negative impact of deproblematization-focused coping on everyday behavior is mediated by the suppression of problem coping.

scholarly journals Does International Travel Frequency Affect COVID-19 Biosecurity Behavior in the United States?

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 4111
Author(s):  
Myung Ja Kim ◽  
C. Michael Hall ◽  
Mark Bonn
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Market Segmentation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
International Travel ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Personal Norms ◽  
Biosecurity Practices

High-quality biosecurity practices are critical to restarting international tourism. Effective market segmentation improves the communication and efficacy of health advice. Travel frequency is an important basis for health-related consumer segmentation, as it is closely related to risk of greater exposure to infectious diseases. Theoretically grounded studies of tourist biosecurity behavior and travel frequency have largely been neglected, although insights into practices and attitudes are especially relevant for coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19 (coronavirus disease of 2019) health responses. Therefore, this research constructed and tested a conceptual model applying Value–Attitude–Behavior theory to US travelers to see whether the frequency of international travel affected tourist COVID-19 related biosecurity behavior. US respondents were drawn from a panel using a quota sampling technique according to the age and gender of American outbound tourists. An online survey was administered in September 2020. The responses (n = 395) of those who traveled internationally within five years were analyzed utilizing partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) with multi-group analysis. Travel frequency significantly affects biosecurity behavior. High travel frequency (≥8 trips) has the strongest effect of value on biosecurity attitudes, personal norms, social norms, and biosecurity social norms, leading to biosecurity behaviors. Biosecurity behaviors pertaining to medium travel frequency (4–7 trips) are significantly influenced by personal norms. At low travel frequency (1–3 trips) levels, biosecurity behaviors are stimulated by biosecurity attitudes and social norms, showing the highest predictive power among the three groups. This work provides insights into international travel consumer biosecurity practices and behavior. From a market segmentation perspective, the levels of international travel frequency have various influences on biosecurity values, attitudes, personal norms, social norms, and behaviors. The biosecurity behaviors of low-frequency travelers are found to be the most significant of the three groups, suggesting that individuals who travel less frequently are more likely to practice responsible COVID-19 biosecurity behavior.

scholarly journals The Role of CSR and Ethical Leadership to Shape Employees’ Pro-Environmental Behavior in the Era of Industry 4.0. A Case of the Banking Sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9773
Author(s):  
Qiang Wu ◽  
Jacob Cherian ◽  
Sarminah Samad ◽  
Ubaldo Comite ◽  
Huajie Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Leadership ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Current Survey ◽  
Potential Link

The phenomenon of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an ever-evolving concept due to its multidimensionality. However, a plethora of studies have investigated CSR to achieve different organizational-related objectives, and its potential link to shape employee’s extra-role behavior, especially employee pro-environmental behavior (EB) in the era of Industry 4.0, is underexplored in the literature. To bridge this gap, the current study aims to explain the relationship between CSR and EB with the mediating role of ethical leadership (EL) in the banking sector of Pakistan. The data of the current survey were collected (n = 459) from different banking employees within the city of Lahore through a self-administered questionnaire (paper–pencil technique). The hypotheses were validated through the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique in AMOS. The empirical results of the current study confirmed that CSR positively relates to EB, and EL partially mediates this relationship. These findings are helpful for professionals to realize the significance of CSR and EL to shape EB in order to mitigate the environmental footprint of an organization.

scholarly journals In-store communication of reusable bag: Application of goal-framing theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Ayu Ekasari
Keyword(s):  
Social Marketing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Framing Theory ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Goal Framing ◽  
Self Transcendence ◽  
The Right

<p>Campaigns on pro-environmental behavior are an important objective in social marketing due to the environmental problems caused by people's consumption. Therefore, social marketers need to understand the underlying factors that make people change their behavior. This research investigates the determinants of pro-environmental behavior from the perspective of goal framing theory with three overarching goals, namely hedonic, gain, and normative. The data were collected using a questionnaire survey method and analyzed by structural equation modeling. The results showed that gain and normative goals directly affect pro-environmental behavior instead of a hedonic goal. This research also showed that the biospheric value as one of the self-transcendence values moderates the effect of normative goal towards pro-environmental behavior, proposed in preliminary studies. The findings contribute to the existing research regarding pro-environmental behavior determinants and used by social marketing initiatives, especially in-store-communication, in designing the right message. Future studies need to investigate the role of hedonic and egoistic values in predicting pro-environmental behavior.</p>

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