scholarly journals Paths to the Light and Dark Sides of Human Nature: A Meta-analysis of the Prosocial Benefits of Autonomy and the Antisocial Costs of Control

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Donald ◽  
Emma L Bradshaw ◽  
James Haddon Conigrave ◽  
Philip David Parker ◽  
Lauren L. Byatt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
And Control ◽  
Practical Implications

Self-determination theory (SDT) posits that experiences of autonomy lead people to be more prosocial, whereas experiences of control lead to antisocial actions. In this meta-analysis, we tested the links between autonomy and prosociality, and control and antisociality, across 139 reports (167 studies) with 1,189 effect sizes (N = 75,546 participants). We used two-stage structural equation modelling including both correlational and longitudinal study designs. We found support for the hypothesized direct links between autonomy and prosociality, and between control and antisociality, with cross-paths between these constructs being weaker. In line with SDT’s claims that the salutary effects of autonomy are universal, results also showed that the hypothesized links were consistent across cultures, genders, and age categories. We also reviewed emerging experimental research on the effect of autonomy-priming interventions on prosociality. To conclude, we discuss the theoretical and practical implications of these findings and lay out an agenda for future research.

Time-dependent mood fluctuations in Antarctic personnel: a meta-analysis

Polar Record ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 534-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Hawkes ◽  
Kimberley Norris
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Types ◽  
Time Points ◽  
The Third ◽  
Practical Implications

ABSTRACTThe third-quarter phenomenon is the dominant theoretical model to explain the psychological impacts of deployment in Antarctica on personnel. It posits that detrimental symptoms to functioning, such as negative mood, increase gradually throughout deployment and peak at the third-quarter point, regardless of overall deployment length. However, there is equivocal support for the model. The current meta-analysis included data from 21 studies (involving 1,826 participants) measuring negative mood during deployment to elucidate this discrepancy. Across studies analyses were conducted on three data types: stratified by month using repeated-measured all time points meta-analytic techniques and pre/post-deployment data for summer/winter deployment seasons. Our results did not support the proposed parameters of the third-quarter phenomenon, as negative mood did not peak at the third-quarter point (August/September) of deployment. Overall effect sizes indicated that negative mood was greater at baseline than the end of deployment for summer and winter deployment seasons. These findings have theoretical and practical implications and should be used to guide future research, assisting in the development and modification of pre-existing prevention and intervention programmes to improve well-being and functioning of personnel during Antarctic deployment.

scholarly journals Perceived ihsan, Islamic egalitarianism and Islamic religiosity towards charitable giving of cash waqf

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 669-685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Rizal ◽  
Hanudin Amin
Keyword(s):  
Charitable Giving ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Nomological Validity ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a conceptual model explicating Muslims intention towards charitable giving of cash waqf. Drawing from altruism theoretical paradigm, the present study investigates the role of perceived ihsan, Islamic egalitarian and Islamic religiosity on cash waqf contribution. Design/methodology/approach The survey method using Islamic banking respondents were exploited for data collection. A total sample of 264 completed questionnaires were analysed. Findings The results of exploratory factor analysis indicate strong constructs nomological validity. The structural equation modelling using path analysis was also performed to estimate the proposed research framework. The result of model testing shows significant relationship between perceived ihsan, Islamic egalitarian and Islamic religiosity on cash waqf contribution. Practical implications The results suggest that perception of ihsan and notion of equality significantly influences Muslims’ sense of religiosity, which subsequently encourages the generosity giving behaviour of waqf. Implications of the findings and suggestions for future research are also discussed. Originality/value The study introduces two new dimensions of perceived ihsan and Islamic egalitarian. Specifically, the present study offers fresh new insights of charitable giving of cash waqf behaviours from Islamic perspective.

scholarly journals Exploring Proximal LGBTQ+ Minority Stressors within Physical Activity Contexts From a Self-Determination Theory Perspective

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon Herrick ◽  
Meredith A. Rocchi ◽  
Shane N. Sweet ◽  
Lindsay R. Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey

Abstract Background: LGBTQ+ individuals experience challenges such as discrimination and marginalization (referred to as minority stressors) that are detrimental to their mental and physical health. Specifically, proximal or internalized LGBTQ+ minority stressors may influence motivation for and willingness to participate in physical activity. Methods: The purpose of this study was to explore whether proximal LGBTQ+ minority stressors, as indicators of the social-environmental context, would relate to the basic psychological needs—motivation—physical activity pathway, as per self-determination theory. An online cross-sectional survey was completed by 778 LGBTQ+ adults. Results: Results from structural equation modelling analyses support that proximal LGBTQ+ minority stressors are associated with decreased reported need satisfaction (β = -.36) which, in turn, is associated with autonomous motivation (β = .53) and reported physical activity participation (β = .32). Conclusions: Future research focused on increasing LGBTQ+ participation in physical activity should investigate the effects of (a) reducing proximal LGBTQ+ minority stressors, and (b) better supporting LGBTQ+ adults’ autonomy, competence, and relatedness within physical activity contexts.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF ETHICS, TRUST, AND SHARED VALUES IN THE CREATION OF LOYALTY: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM THE MOROCCAN UNIVERSITY™

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-126
Author(s):  
Zakaria Nejjari ◽  
Hanane Aamoum
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Shared Values ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Student Loyalty ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
University Image ◽  
The University ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This research discussed ethics, shared values, university image, and trust as factors of student loyalty. This investigation is performed to discover aspects that influence loyalty. Student loyalty factors were previously researched, but the bulk of the research covered only major loyalty factors such as shared values, trust and university image, but overlooked university ethics as a student loyalty determinant. Research methodology – This study is fundamentally a quantitative study using the methodology of survey research. The information is evaluated using AMOS by means of exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling (SEM). Findings – The results show how the image of the university, the ethics and the shared values of the graduates positively influence the trust, which affects loyalty. Research limitations – Regarding the limitations of the study which also reconfigure lines of future research, it is important to note, in the first place, the geographical restriction of the population under study to three Moroccan universities. Practical implications – Educational providers can use the findings to know what increase the loyalty and allocate resources to improve the determinants that affect the trust of the students, thus increasing the allegiance of the learners. Originality/Value – This research provides innovative knowledge regarding the maintenance of the university’s relations with its graduates.

scholarly journals Mindfulness and its association with varied types of motivation: A systematic review and meta-analysis using Self-Determination Theory

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Donald ◽  
Emma L Bradshaw ◽  
Richard Ryan ◽  
Geetanjali Basarkod ◽  
Joseph Ciarrochi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Controlled Motivation ◽  
Motivational States ◽  
Consistent Support ◽  
Modelling Approach

Mindfulness has been shown to have varied associations with different forms of motivation, leading to a lack of clarity as to how and when it may foster healthy motivational states. Grounded in self-determination theory, the present study proposes a theoretical model for how mindfulness supports different forms of human motivation, and then tests this via meta-analysis. A systematic review identified 89 relevant studies (N = 25,176), comprised of 104 independent datasets and 200 effect sizes. We used a three-level modelling approach to meta-analyze these data. Across both correlational and intervention studies, we found consistent support for mindfulness predicting more autonomous forms of motivation; and among correlational studies, less controlled motivation and amotivation. We conducted moderation analyses to probe heterogeneity in the effects, including bias within studies. We conclude by highlighting substantive and methodological issues that need to be addressed in future research in this area.

scholarly journals Mindfulness and Its Association With Varied Types of Motivation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Using Self-Determination Theory

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 1121-1138 ◽  
Author(s):  
James N. Donald ◽  
Emma L. Bradshaw ◽  
Richard M. Ryan ◽  
Geetanjali Basarkod ◽  
Joseph Ciarrochi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Controlled Motivation ◽  
Motivational States ◽  
Consistent Support

Mindfulness has been shown to have varied associations with different forms of motivation, leading to a lack of clarity as to how and when it may foster healthy motivational states. Grounded in self-determination theory, the present study proposes a theoretical model for how mindfulness supports different forms of human motivation, and then tests this via meta-analysis. A systematic review identified 89 relevant studies ( N = 25,176), comprising 104 independent data sets and 200 effect sizes. We used a three-level modeling approach to meta-analyze these data. Across both correlational and intervention studies, we found consistent support for mindfulness predicting more autonomous forms of motivation and, among correlational studies, less controlled motivation and amotivation. We conducted moderation analyses to probe heterogeneity in the effects, including bias within studies. We conclude by highlighting substantive and methodological issues that need to be addressed in future research in this area.

Multidimensional Perfectionism and the Big Five Personality Traits: A Meta–Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Stricker ◽  
Susanne Buecker ◽  
Michael Schneider ◽  
Franzis Preckel
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Big Five Personality Traits ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Nomological Network ◽  
Personality Psychology ◽  
Equation Modelling

Multidimensional perfectionism includes the dimensions perfectionistic concerns and perfectionistic strivings. Many studies have investigated the nomological network of multidimensional perfectionism by relating perfectionistic concerns and perfectionistic strivings to the Big Five personality traits. Results from these studies were largely inconsistent. In the present study, we meta–analytically integrated 672 effect sizes from 72 samples ( N = 21 573) describing relations between multidimensional perfectionism and the Big Five personality traits. Perfectionistic concerns correlated positively with Neuroticism ( r = 0.383) and negatively with Extraversion ( r = −0.198), Agreeableness ( r = −0.198), Conscientiousness ( r = −0.111), and Openness ( r = −0.087). Perfectionistic strivings correlated positively with Conscientiousness ( r = 0.368), Openness ( r = 0.121), Neuroticism ( r = 0.090), and Extraversion ( r = 0.067) and were unrelated to Agreeableness ( r = 0.002). The measures of perfectionistic concerns and perfectionistic strivings moderated most of these relations. Meta–analytic structural equation modelling allowed controlling each perfectionism dimension for the respective other. This partialling increased all correlations with the exception of the previously positive correlation between perfectionistic strivings and Neuroticism, which ceased to be significant. The findings support the distinction between perfectionistic strivings and perfectionistic concerns and demonstrate how multidimensional perfectionism is situated in the context of broader personality traits. © 2019 European Association of Personality Psychology

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