scholarly journals Full Shelves, Good Skills? Immigration, Adolescent Language Aptitude and New Evidence on Books in the Home from Four European Countries

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nate Breznau ◽  
Lisa Sauter ◽  
Zerrin Salikutluk
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Capital ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Formal Model ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Language Aptitude ◽  
Immigrant Adolescents ◽  
9Th Grade ◽  
Childhood Home ◽  
New Evidence

Evidence suggests that books in the childhood home impacts children’s educational and occupational attainments. Previous research finds this ‘book effect’ after conditioning on parental socio-economic status and national context. Human and cultural capital theories offer plausible explanations for this book effect. However, mechanisms underlying the book effect remain empirically illusory. Drawing on previous findings, we develop theoretical arguments that human and cultural capital are not the entire story behind the book effect. Designing a formal model of all these processes, we test our claims using immigration, language and country-context to adjudicate between mechanisms hypothesized by the theories. Using CILS4EU data in four countries and structural equation modeling to test these theories’ models against the data, we find the direct effect of books does not differ between native and immigrant adolescents in predicting 9th grade language aptitude scores. Moreover, this effect does not vary much by country. Reading habits and primary language spoken at home explain only part of the effect suggesting the presence of books measures something operating independently and in addition to human and cultural capital. We expand previous theoretical explanations to include books as creating opportunities for children whose parents are unlikely to cultivate scholarly values on average.

Full Shelves, Good Skills?

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 465-508
Author(s):  
Nate Breznau ◽  
Lisa Sauter ◽  
Zerrin Salikutluk
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Capital ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Formal Model ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Language Aptitude ◽  
Immigrant Adolescents ◽  
9Th Grade ◽  
Childhood Home

Abstract Evidence suggests that books in the childhood home impact children’s educational and occupational attainments. Previous research finds this ‘book effect’ after conditioning on parental socio-economic status and national context. Human and cultural capital theories offer plausible explanations for this book effect. However, mechanisms underlying the book effect remain empirically illusory. Drawing on previous findings, the authors develop theoretical arguments that human and cultural capital are not the entire story behind the book effect. Designing a formal model of all these processes, the authors test their claims using immigration, language and country-context to adjudicate between mechanisms hypothesized by the theories. Using CILS4EU data in four countries and structural equation modeling to test these theories’ models against the data, the authors find the direct effect of books does not differ between native and immigrant adolescents in predicting 9th grade language aptitude scores. Moreover, this effect does not vary much by country. Reading habits and primary language spoken at home explain only part of the effect suggesting the presence of books measures something operating independently and in addition to human and cultural capital. The authors suggest books create opportunities for children whose parents are unlikely to cultivate scholarly values on average.

scholarly journals The effect of risk communication on preventive and protective Behaviours during the COVID-19 outbreak: mediating role of risk perception

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Taghi Heydari ◽  
Leila Zarei ◽  
Ahmad Kalateh Sadati ◽  
Najmeh Moradi ◽  
Maryam Akbari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Risk Communication ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
And Control ◽  
New Evidence

Abstract Background The COVID-19 outbreak is a global pandemic, during which the community preventive and protective behaviors play a crucial role in the containment and control of infection. This study was designed to contribute to the existing knowledge on how risk communication (RC) and risk perception (RP) affect protective and preventive behaviors (PPB) during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods The required data were extracted from a national online survey of Iranian adults aged 15 and older during March 15–19, 2020 (n=3213). Data analysis was performed using structural equation modeling. Results The study findings reveal that RC has direct and indirect positive effects on PB. Furthermore, this study also provides new evidence indicating that RP mediates the relationship between RC and PB and there is a two-way relationship between RC and RP. These interactions may have impact on risk communication strategies which should be adopted during this pandemic. Conclusion The study findings have remarkable implications for informing future communications as well as interventions during this ongoing outbreak and subsequent national risk events.

The Effects of Social Class and Dental Attendance on Oral Health

2008 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.N. Donaldson ◽  
B. Everitt ◽  
T. Newton ◽  
J. Steele ◽  
M. Sherriff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Dental Attendance ◽  
Dental Health Survey ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between socio-economic status (SES) and oral health is well-established. We investigated whether the association between SES and the number of sound teeth in adults is explained by dental attendance patterns, in turn determined by the effect of SES on barriers to dental attendance. Data on 3817 participants from the 1998 Adult Dental Health Survey in the UK were analyzed. Using structural equation modeling, we found a model with 4 factors (aging, SES, attendance-profile, and barriers-to-dental-attendance) providing an adequate fit to the covariance matrix of the 9 covariates. The final model suggests that the association between SES and the number of sound teeth in adults in the UK is partially explained by the pathway [SES → barriers-to-dental-attendance → dental-attendance-profile → number-of-sound-teeth]. A direct relationship, SES → number-of-sound-teeth, is also significant.

Tabloid news, anti-immigration attitudes, and support for right-wing populist parties

2019 ◽  
pp. 205704731988412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trevor Diehl ◽  
Ramona Vonbun-Feldbauer ◽  
Matthew Barnidge
Keyword(s):  
Political Communication ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
News Media ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Modeling Framework ◽  
Immigration Attitudes

This study examines the role of individuals’ media diets in contributing to the growing support for right-wing populist parties. Drawing on social identity theory and the notion of populism as political communication, this study argues that socio-economic status and tabloid news use explain support for right-wing candidates through heightened out-group hostility. Using survey data from the Austrian National Election Study ( N = 1161), we present a process model in the structural equation modeling framework, and we compare the direct and indirect effects of attention to tabloid versus broadsheet news on the probability to vote for the Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs. Results show that the link between social status and support for right-wing populism is mediated by attention to tabloid news and anti-immigration attitudes. Implications for democratic norms are discussed in light of the overlap between news media and politicians in their use of populist narratives.

Culture and Love of Money: Evidence From the Iberian Peninsula and U.S. Hispanic Residents

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 550-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tânia M. G. Marques ◽  
Cátia Crespo ◽  
Sanjay T. Menon ◽  
Jorge F. S. Gomes ◽  
Sonia R. Gilmartin
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Organizational Policies ◽  
Love Of Money ◽  
The Love Of Money ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
New Evidence

Money has become a key element in any kind of relationship, both within and outside national borders. However, different cultures may give money a distinct role in society. Hence, the current study investigated the relationship between cultural values and the love of money. A survey was carried out to collect data from 813 individuals in total, 613 Spanish and Portuguese and 200 U.S. Hispanic. The hypotheses were tested through structural equation modeling (SEM) with partial least squares (PLS). Despite several differences in the results of both samples, Iberian and North American Hispanic samples have in common the fact that long-term orientation and indulgence positively influence the love of money budget factor. This study presents new evidence and reinforces fresh insights for managers to better understand their staff worldwide. Furthermore, organizational policies and practices related to ethics and organizational behavior should be adequately implemented, according to the love of money perception of members of their teams.

scholarly journals Structural Equation Modeling of the Factors Affecting the Nutritional Status of Children Under Five in Banyuwangi Region using Recursive (one-way) GSCA

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
I Made Tirta ◽  
Nawal Ika Susanti ◽  
Yuliani Setia Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Bootstrap Method ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Parameter Estimates

Structural Equation Modeling is one among popular multivariate analysis, especially applied in pschology and marketing. There are two main types of Structural Equation Modeling namely covariance-based or CB-SEM and variance-based or Partial Least Square (PLS)- SEM. Both types have advantages and disadvantage. To overcome its limitation, Generalized Structured Component Analysis (GSCA) was then proposed as an extension of PLS-SEM. In estimating the parameters, GSCA uses Alternating Least Squares (ALS) and in estimating the standard error of the parameter estimates it uses the bootstrap method. In this paper, GSCA is applied to study the causality model of Infant nutritional status, in relation with socio-economic status and infantcare status in Banyuwangi Region. The results show that both socio-economic and infantcare status have significant positive influence on infant nutritional status.Keywords:  Alternating least square, generalized structural component analysis,  nutritional status of infants,  structural equation modelling

scholarly journals Factors Related to Dental Caries, Periodontal Disease, and Psychological effect of those diseases: A Structural Equation Modeling and Artificial Neural Network model comparative approach

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Capt Sirsendu Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
The People ◽  
Ann Models ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

AbstractExceptional growth in the development of oral health of various populations worldwide over the last three decades cannot lessen tribulations in dental caries, periodontal disease, and psychological problems, which are still prevalent in many communities, especially among the poor socioeconomic groups in developing countries like India. Dental caries and periodontal disease are exceedingly related to the lifestyle associated risk factors and various daily habits including smoking and tobacco chewing. Dietary habit is one of the prime causative behind the formation of dental caries and simultaneously the dietary habit is greatly influenced by the person’s socio-economic status. In this study to explore the factors related to dental caries and periodontal disease and how these diseases manipulate the mental health of the people, some SEMs and some ANN models are also formed. At last both models are compared and explained about their purposes and usability for further applications.

scholarly journals Can Narrative Advertisement and eWOM Influence Generation Z Purchase Intentions?

Information ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 545
Author(s):  
Sidra Tabassum ◽  
Muddasar Ghani Khwaja ◽  
Umer Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Purchase Intentions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Digital Communities ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Promotional Messages ◽  
New Evidence

Digital platforms have made Generation Z able to listen to the story from both sides, i.e., the brand’s promotional messages, and the consumers’ experiences. To capture an audience’s attention on endless entertainment and informational platforms, narrative advertisement is deployed to trigger emotions and feelings. As digital communities continue to grow, both brands and consumers are using narrative advertising to share their opinions. Hence, the purpose of this research was to investigate how the upcoming generation of consumers will be affected by the two information sources, i.e., the brands via narrative advertising, and peer consumers through electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM). Furthermore, the mediated role of persuasion knowledge was examined among the constructs. Theoretical foundations were empirically tested using quantitative research analysis. The data was collected from a sample of 304 Generation Z respondents from Pakistan. Structural equation modeling (SEM) using AMOS 22.0 was executed to determine cause and effect relationships. This study offers new evidence regarding the effective mobilization of eWOM and narrative advertising in the context of Generation Z. The results indicate narrative advertising to have strong effects on Generation Z purchase intentions as compared to eWOM.

Resilience and Socioeconomic Status as Predictors of Life Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being in Colombian Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria-Fernanda Reyes ◽  
Encarnación Satorres ◽  
Juan C. Meléndez
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Cultural Aspects

Well-being is a complex construct related to sociodemographic and cultural aspects that vary across cultures. Latin America is a region with high social inequalities among population groups, although this varies significantly depending on the country. This article proposes a model that seeks to establish the relationship between psychosocial variables, psychological well-being, and life satisfaction in a sample of Colombian older adults. The model explores associations between resilience, socioeconomic status, life satisfaction, and psychological well-being. A study with a sample of 617 Colombian older adults was conducted. A structural equation modeling technique was performed. The results showed a model in which life satisfaction is positively explained by psychological well-being and resilience, whereas psychological well-being is explained by a higher socio-economic status. The results contribute to the evidence about how well-being is determined by psychosocial and cultural factors. The evidence found represents novel information about older adults in Colombia.

The effect of human capital on regional financial conditions through cultural capital of employees

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 965-978
Author(s):  
Nirwana Nirwana
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Cultural Capital ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Work Unit ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Condition ◽  
South Sulawesi

Purpose This paper aims to discuss about whether human capital and cultural capital affect the financial condition of a region and whether cultural capital has a mediating effect (mediator) on the effect of human capital on the financial condition of a region. Moreover, this research also refines previous research by combining the simultaneous effect of the variables human capital and cultural capital on the financial condition of a region and examining the mediating effect of the variable cultural capital. Design/methodology/approach Research was conducted at the Regional Apparatus Work Unit (SKPD) in the Area of South Sulawesi Province with a total population of up to 630. The inferential statistical analysis using the method of variance-based structural equation modeling (SEM) is known as partial least squares SEM. Findings Human capital has positive influence on cultural capital. The higher human capital, primarily reflected in the work experience, will result in increasing the capital of culture in the working environment of local government in the province of South Sulawesi. Originality/value Originality of this paper is as follows: an inferential method used in this research is an SEM. The location of the research located in of the Regional Apparatus Work Unit (SKPD) in the Area of South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, Indonesia which there has not been research by the methods and the same location.

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