scholarly journals The Effect of Mind-Body Exercise on Sustainable Psychological Wellbeing Focusing on Pilates

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1977 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suk-Kyu Kim ◽  
Jae-Lan Shim ◽  
Gun-Soo Han
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Emotion ◽  
Negative Emotion ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Valuable Data ◽  
Significant Direct Effect

The purpose of this study was to analyze the theoretical model of mind–body exercise and to examine its effect on psychological wellbeing focusing on Pilates. A total of 219 surveys from Pilates participants were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The result of this study indicated service quality has a significant direct effect on participation satisfaction (+). Service quality does not have a significant direct effect on sustainable participation intention. Participation satisfaction has a significant direct effect on positive emotion (+). Participation satisfaction has a significant direct effect on negative emotion (−). Participation satisfaction has a significant direct effect on sustainable participation intention (+). Service quality has a significant indirect effect on sustainable participation intention mediated by participation satisfaction (+). The findings of this study will be valuable data for healthcare experts to establish more effective mental health strategies concerning mind–body exercise.

Exploring the antecedents and consequences of organizational democracy

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Safari ◽  
Reza Salehzadeh ◽  
Elham Ghaziasgar
Keyword(s):  
Direct Effect ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Organizational Design ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Organizational Democracy ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Model ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Significant Direct Effect

Purpose Organizational democracy is the new model of organizational design for a Democratic Age, and out of this new model grows a freedom-centered and healthy climate. Democratic management is a key to greater organization success and a necessity to gain higher levels of performance and innovation. The purpose of this paper is to explore the antecedents and consequences of organizational democracy in an Iranian context. Design/methodology/approach Statistical population includes the employees of the Gas Company of Isfahan Province. For data analysis, 263 accurate completed questionnaires are used. Structural equation modeling is applied to investigate the relationship between the research variables. Findings The findings showed that some types of organizational culture (i.e. self-criticism, team, and participatory culture) (β=0.33); and some dimensions of organizational structure (i.e. decentralization, flat hierarchy, and less formalization) (β=0.55) as antecedent variables have a significant direct effect on organizational democracy. Also, organizational democracy has a significant direct effect on human resources outcomes consist of organizational commitment, self-efficacy, and improving work relationships (β=0.64); and organizational outcomes consist of organizational learning and organizational agility (β=0.96). Originality/value Despite years of encouragement from consultants and theorists, managers have generally shown little interest toward democratic process as a system of decision making and management in organizations. This study proposes a comprehensive model for identifying the antecedents and consequences of organizational democracy. Most studies in this field are theoretical rather than empirical. But, in this research, the proposed relationships are examined empirically.

Role of the perceived justice of service recovery: A comparison of first-time and repeat visitors

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Chen ◽  
Yeong Gug Kim
Keyword(s):  
Procedural Justice ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Emotion ◽  
Negative Emotion ◽  
Service Recovery ◽  
Interactional Justice ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Justice ◽  
First Time

The objectives of this study are to determine the effects of perceived justice on customers’ emotional response, which influences customer behavior, and to identify any distinction between first-time and repeat visitors’ perspectives of service recovery. After 550 self-administered questionnaires were distributed, 477 usable questionnaires were obtained. The relationships among seven constructs (distributive justice, procedural justice, interactional justice, positive emotion, negative emotion, overall satisfaction, and word-of-mouth intention) were measured using structural equation modeling, and the moderating role of first-time and repeat visitors in the relationships among constructs was determined. Although there are no significant relationships between procedural justice or interactional justice and negative emotion, other paths were significant. In addition, the moderating function of first-time and repeat visitors had significant impact on the relationships of positive emotion and negative emotion with overall satisfaction.

scholarly journals PENGARUH SERVQUAL TERHADAP KEPUASAN YANG BERDAMPAK PADA LOYALITAS PENGGUNA E-WALLET (OVO)

BISMA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Bob Foster
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Consumer Loyalty ◽  
Verification Method ◽  
Digital Wallet

The purpose of this study is to analyze the direct effect of service quality on satisfaction, the direct effect of service quality and satisfaction on loyalty, the direct effect of satisfaction on loyalty, and the indirect effect of service quality on the loyalty of the users of e-wallet or digital wallet application (Ovo). The research sample consisted of 100 respondents taken by convenience random sampling technique. This research used a descriptive verification method. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling run by Lisrel 8.80 software. The results showed that service quality and satisfaction had a positive and significant effect on loyalty, service quality had a positive and significant effect on satisfaction, and service quality had a positive and significant effect on loyalty as mediated by satisfaction. These results indicate that increasing service quality will increase consumer satisfaction, which finally increases consumer loyalty. Keywords: loyalty, satisfaction, service quality

Promoting employee innovation performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 704-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabiha Mumtaz ◽  
Sanjai K. Parahoo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Significant Direct Effect

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of individual differences particularly self-efficacy (SE) and growth need strength (GNS) as antecedents of employee innovation performance (IP). Design/methodology/approach Using a sample of 354 employees in the United Arab Emirates service sector, the study used exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling to test the model for IP. The predictors of IP were SE (conceptualized as a three-factor construct including initiative, effort and persistence) and GNS. Findings SE-effort, SE-persistence and GNS had a significant direct effect on IP with SE-effort displaying strongest relationship, followed by SE-persistence and lastly GNS, while SE-initiative did not have a significant direct effect on IP. Originality/value The present study contributes to scant literature pertaining to the relationship of GNS with IP. It is the first study to examine both SE and GNS together in the same model for their impact on IP.

scholarly journals The Role of Social Safeness and Self-compassion in Mental Health Problems: A Model Based on Gilbert Theory of Emotion Regulation Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-246
Author(s):  
Khadije Alavi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Social Safeness ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Significant Direct Effect

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the role of social safeness and self-compassion, as two essential components of Gilbert’s theory, in mental health. In this regard and based on theoretical foundations, the mediation model of the relationship between social safeness and mental health problems was examined through self-compassion as a mediator. Methods: A total of 344 students from the University of Bojnord, Bojnord City, Iran, in the 2019-2020 academic year were recruited using the cluster sampling method. They were responded to the social safeness and pleasure scale, self-compassion scale (short form), and depression, anxiety, and stress scale. The obtained data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Results: The mediation model showed a good fit (χ2⁄df: 1.77; RMSEA: 0.043; CFI: 0.99; GFI: 0.98; AGFI: 0.96; NFI: 0.98; TLI: 0.98). Beta coefficients indicate significant direct effect of social safeness on self-compassion (Beta=0.57; P≤0.001), significant direct effect of self-compassion on mental health problems (Beta=-0.75; P≤0.001), as well as a significant indirect effect of social safeness on mental health problems (Beta=-0.42; P≤0.001). Conclusion: Social safeness affects mental health problems (depression, anxiety, and stress) through self-compassion as a mediator. A high sense of social safeness protects against depression, anxiety, and stress through increasing self-compassion. However, low social safeness increases vulnerability to depression, anxiety, and stress by reducing self-compassion.

scholarly journals Women's Employment Transitions and Changes in Psychological Distress

2001 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piotr Wilk
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Married Couple ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Employment Transitions

The effect of employment on women’s psychological wellbeing has become an important issue in sociology of mental health. Although work-for-pay is thought to have an overall positive impact on women’s psychological wellbeing, not all women equally experience this positive effect. The objective of this study is to assess the effect of transitions in employment status on changes in psychological distress among women in two types of family setting: lone parent families and married couple families (including common-law unions). Using a framework which combines a longitudinal design with a structural equation modeling multigroup analysis, the current study indicates clearly that employment transitions and employment stability have no uniform effect on the mental health of all mothers. Specifically, transition into employment offers a significant reduction in feelings of distress only among married mothers. Single mothers, in contrast, are found to experience a significant increase in the level of distress when they move out of employment. The results of this study point to some advantages of longitudinal research designs over cross-sectional designs.

scholarly journals Role of the Flow In Physical Education Class Between School Life Stress and Aggressiveness Among Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 4241
Author(s):  
Gun-Soo Han ◽  
Jae-Ahm Park
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
School Life ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Positive Direct ◽  
Significant Direct Effect

This study examines the relationships between the flow in physical education (P.E.) class, school life stress, and aggression in adolescents. A total of 470 surveys collected from five different high schools in Daejeon, South Korea, were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Study results indicated that the flow in P.E. class had a significant negative direct effect on school life stress, but did not have a significant direct effect on aggression. Furthermore, school life stress had a significant positive direct effect on aggression. Finally, flow in P.E. class had a significant negative indirect effect on aggression mediated by school life stress. The findings of this study are valuable for education experts to establish more effective P.E. curriculums in reducing school life stress and aggression.

Encouraging tourist citizenship behavior through resource uniqueness and service quality: The mediating role of emotions

2020 ◽  
pp. 135676672095210
Author(s):  
Lin Liu ◽  
Tingting Cui ◽  
Jinnan Wu ◽  
Ruilan Cao ◽  
Ye Ye
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Positive Emotion ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Negative Emotion ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Citizenship Behaviors ◽  
Tourism Resource

Consumer citizenship behavior is widely considered to be vital to business success. However, the role of resource uniqueness and service quality in encouraging citizenship behavior in tourism settings has not been well understood. Grounded on a framework integrating the Stimulus-Organism-Response Model and Social Exchange Theory, this study examines whether tourism resource uniqueness and service quality affect tourists’ citizenship behaviors (i.e., word-of-mouth recommendations and providing feedback) through the mediating effect of tourist emotion (i.e., positive and negative emotions). A total of 321 samples collected from three types of scenic spots in China were analyzed using structural equation modeling and Bootstrapping procedures. Results suggest that both tourism resource uniqueness and service quality positively predict positive emotion and negatively influence negative emotion, which is further positively and negatively associated with word-of-mouth recommendation and providing feedback, respectively. Moreover, both positive emotion and negative emotion mediate the effects of tourism resource uniqueness and service quality on tourists’ citizenship behaviors. Findings provide evidence that both resource uniqueness and service quality are critical to understand tourists’ citizenship behavior, and offer important marketing implications for destinations to manage tourist emotional experiences.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Store Atmosphere, Kualitas Produk, dan Kualitas Layanan terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen di Seniman Coffee Studio

2019 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
NI WAYAN GIANA KUSUMAWATHI ◽  
DWI PUTRA DARMAWAN ◽  
I G.A OKA SURYAWARDANI
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Equation Modeling

Effect of Store Atmosphere, Product Quality, and Service Quality on Consumer Satisfaction at the Seniman Coffee Studio The rapid development of coffee shops in the Ubud sub-district is certainly the main competitors of the Seniman Coffee Studio to attract consumers. This research was conducted to determine the characteristics of consumers of Seniman Coffee Studio and the effect of store atmosphere, product quality, and service quality on consumer satisfaction at Seniman Coffee Studio. This study uses descriptive analysis and analysis of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through the Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach. The method of obtaining data in this study was through distributing questionnaires at Seniman Coffee Studio. The results of this study indicate that store atmosphere has a direct effect of 23.8% on customer satisfaction, product quality has a direct effect of 41% on customer satisfaction, and for service quality it also has a direct effect of 41.7% on consumer satisfaction at the Seniman Coffee Studio. Store atmosphere, both exterior and interior, at Seniman Coffee Studio needs to be improved, seeing its effect is smaller than the quality of the product and the quality service on customer satisfaction.

Elucidating green branding among Muslim consumers: the nexus of green brand love, image, trust and attitude

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Salehzadeh ◽  
Maryam Sayedan ◽  
Seyed Mehdi Mirmehdi ◽  
Parisa Heidari Aqagoli
Keyword(s):  
Direct Effect ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Brand Attitude ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Environmental Harm ◽  
Brand Love ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Marketing Managers ◽  
Significant Direct Effect

Purpose Green brands are those brands that obtain attributes and benefits related to the reduction of the brands’ environmental impact. Green brand love is a very important issue for marketing managers. One of the main reasons for this degree of importance is because of the many positive outcomes that green brand love will have for organizations. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effect of green brand image, trust and attitude on green brand love among Muslim consumers. Design/methodology/approach In this study, a cross-sectional survey is conducted based on the questionnaire method to collect data from a sample of 201 consumers of various automobile brands in Isfahan, Iran. Structural equation modeling is used to test the research hypotheses. Findings The findings show that green brand image has a significant direct effect on green brand attitude, love and trust. In addition, the results indicate that green brand attitude and trust have a significant direct effect on green brand love. Practical implications Considering the importance of the issue of automobility and environmental harm, this paper offers new insights to marketing managers of the automotive industry in Iran. Originality/value This study is among the first to explore the effect of green brand image, trust and attitude on green brand love.

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