The Relationship between First-Time Mother’s Grit and Happiness: The Mediation Effects of Meaning of Life and Parental Self-Efficacy in Mothers of Infants and Toddlers

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Jooha Park ◽  
Eujin Bae ◽  
Sujin Yang
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Meaning Of Life ◽  
Infants And Toddlers ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Two-sided Effect of Empowering Leadership on Follower’s Job Stress

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-407
Author(s):  
Young Woo Sohn ◽  
Yun Jin Kang
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Role Theory ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Empowering Leadership ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Felt Accountability ◽  
The Relationship

In this study, we aimed to investigate the two-sided effect of empowering leadership on follower’s job stress by focusing on the potential for positive and negative effects of empowering leadership. Based on the empowerment theory and the role theory of accountability, we examined the mediating effects of self-efficacy and felt accountability and the moderated mediation effects of perceived organizational support(POS) in the relationship between empowering leadership and job stress. A total of 427 Korean employees participated in this study through an online survey. The results show that empowering leadership has indirect effects on job stress mediated by self-efficacy and felt accountability. Specifically, empowering leadership reduced job stress via increased self-efficacy, while increased job stress via increased felt accountability. Evidence was also found of the moderating role of POS: the positive relation between felt accountability and job stress was stronger for those with a low level of POS than those with a high POS. However, the moderating effect of POS was not found in the relationship between self-efficacy and job stress. In addition, the mediating effect of felt accountability was moderated by POS in the relationship between empowering leadership and follower’s job stress. Based on the results, we discuss several implications, limitations, and recommendations for future research.

The mediating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between moral judgement, empathy and social opportunity recognition in South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 349-372
Author(s):  
Boris Urban ◽  
Jabulile Galawe
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Opportunity Recognition ◽  
Moral Judgement ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Scholars researching entrepreneurship argue that the distinct characteristics of social entrepreneurs, together with the particular category of opportunities they pursue, invite us to further understand social entrepreneurship (SE) as a distinct field of investigation. The purpose of this paper is to investigate opportunity recognition behaviour of social entrepreneurs and closely related unique attributes of empathy, moral judgement (MRJ) and self-efficacy, in an emerging market African context. Design/methodology/approach A survey was administered to social entrepreneurs across two of the largest provinces in South Africa, namely Cape Town and Gauteng. Hypotheses were statistically tested using correlational analysis and hierarchical regression with mediation effects. Findings Results reveal that social entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) plays a significant mediating effect in the relationship between MRJ and social opportunity recognition. Moreover, perceived MRJ and social ESE act as important determinants of increased social opportunity recognition. Originality/value This study has brought to attention the relevance of opportunity recognition to social entrepreneurs, while recognising their distinctive features in terms of empathy and MRJ. While self-efficacy and opportunity recognition are relatively well established in the traditional entrepreneurship literature, this study extends the reach of these variables into the SE domain.

Explaining Social Disparities in Mathematical Achievement: The Role of Motivation

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Kriegbaum ◽  
Birgit Spinath
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Educational Equality ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Mathematical Competence ◽  
International Student Assessment ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the role of motivation as a mediator of the relationship between parents’ socio–economic status (SES) and children's standardized test achievement in math. We employed a one–year longitudinal approach using Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2003 and a follow–up exam in 2004. The sample consisted of N = 6020 German students (mean age 15.5 years, SD = .55) who continued school after Grade 9 (PISA 2003) and were in Grade 10 at the time of PISA 2004. Children completed measures related to their parents’ SES, math–specific self–concept, task–specific and global self–efficacy, and interest, intelligence and mathematical competence. We found a small to moderate correlation between parents’ SES and children's achievement. All motivational constructs partially mediated the relationship between father's SES as well as a family index for SES (economic, social, and cultural status) and children's mathematical competence, but only math–specific self–concept and self–efficacy were significant mediators for mother's SES. Even when simultaneously considering the mediating effect of children's intelligence and prior achievement, the mediation effects of motivation remained significant. These results are important for our understanding of educational equality. Copyright © 2016 European Association of Personality Psychology

scholarly journals Higher levels of autistic traits associated with lower levels of self-efficacy and wellbeing for performing arts professionals

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0246423
Author(s):  
Eleanor Buckley ◽  
Elizabeth Pellicano ◽  
Anna Remington
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Autistic Traits ◽  
Autistic People ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Relationship

This study sought for the first time to identify the extent to which autistic people are pursuing careers in the performing arts, and to determine the nature of the relationship between individuals’ autistic traits and their reported wellbeing. To address these aims, we recruited a self-selecting, community-based sample of individuals working in the performing arts and invited them to complete an online survey. A total of 1,427 respondents took part. We collected responses on participants’ backgrounds, including diagnostic history as well as measures assessing their level of autistic traits, perceived occupational self-efficacy, quality of life, and mental health. They were also asked open-ended questions about support needed, received, or desired in their workplace. Eleven of the 1,427 professionals (1%) reported a clinical diagnosis of autism. Correlational analyses demonstrated that higher levels of autistic traits were significantly associated with lower levels of quality of life, lower levels of occupational self-efficacy and greater severity of mental health conditions. Almost half the sample of professionals (N = 621; 44%) reported a desire for more employment-based support, and autistic traits were significantly higher in those participants who wanted greater support. Within the community of those working in the performing arts, there are a minority of individuals who are autistic or who have high levels of autistic traits. We have demonstrated for the first time that these individuals may be especially vulnerable to lower wellbeing.

scholarly journals Effects of Employee Well-Being and Self-Efficacy on the Relationship between Coaching Leadership and Knowledge Sharing Intention: A Study of UK and US Employees

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10638
Author(s):  
Wenxian Wang ◽  
Seung-Wan Kang ◽  
Suk Bong Choi
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Condition ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Conservation Of Resources ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Coaching Leadership ◽  
The Relationship

Knowledge acquisition practices are important to enterprises, particularly since market competition is intensifying. In recent years, organizations have begun to pay more attention to knowledge sharing practices. Many organizations are looking for methods to motivate their employees to actively share knowledge with other employees. This study uses the conservation of resources theory to examine coaching leadership as an antecedent—and employee well-being as a mediator—in facilitating knowledge sharing intention; it finds that self-efficacy is the boundary condition in these relations. We collected data in two waves and recruited participants online—full-time employees in the UK and US. Using a sample of 322 employees, we conducted a confirmatory factor analysis to test the validity of the results and used hierarchical multiple regression to examine the direct and interaction effects. Then, we used the bootstrapping method to test the indirect and moderated mediation effects. Our results show that coaching leadership is positively related to knowledge sharing intention, and employee well-being mediates the relationship. Moreover, self-efficacy positively moderates the direct and indirect effects. Our findings demonstrate that employee well-being is a mediating mechanism in the relationship between coaching leadership and knowledge sharing intention, with self-efficacy acting as a boundary condition.

Financial self-efficacy: a mediator in advancing financial inclusion

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Mindra ◽  
Musa Moya
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating effect of financial self-efficacy (FSE) on the relationship between financial attitude, financial literacy and financial inclusion (FI) among individuals in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach Using a quantitative approach and cross-sectional research design, a sample of 400 individuals from urban Central and rural Northern Uganda was drawn. Using SPSS and AMOS™ 21, structural equation models and bootstrapping methods were used to establish the hypothesized relationships and mediation effects between financial attitude, financial literacy and FI. Findings The results suggested FSE as a mediator of the relationship between financial attitude, financial literacy and FI. Further, there was a significant and insignificant relationship between financial literacy, financial attitude and FI, respectively. Research limitations/implications The study was assessed using both potential and actual consumers of financial services collectively. However if separately assessed, possibly there would be a variation in perceptions or behavioural responses towards FI. Practical implications There is a need to develop and sustain high levels of financial confidence among individuals to enable them use formal financial services. Social implications Possession of financial knowledge, skills, an evaluative judgement with high levels of financial confidence enable individuals make financial decisions that improve their integration into the formal financial system and improved welfare. Originality/value The results contribute towards the limited empirical and theoretical evidence regarding the mediating role of FSE in explaining the financial behaviour.

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