scholarly journals The Impact of Rumors on the Individual and Society in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamed Othman Fallatah ◽  
Mohd Al'ikhsan Bin Ghazali ◽  
Ahmed A.A. Shehab
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of rumors on both individuals and the society at large in Saudi Arabia. Over the past several decades, the Internet has dramatically changed the manner in which modern society communicates. In particular, online media have altered how rumors are transmitted, from hearing those rumors - ranging from word of mouth among people to misleading online messages. Although the manner in which rumors are circulated has evolved over time, only a few studies have been conducted on the dynamics of how rumor spreads on the social media in Saudi Arabia. It is worthwhile to discuss the impact of rumors on individuals and the society in Saudi Arabia and determine the factors affecting the impact of rumors in Saudi Arabia. In this research study, two variables have been discussed, i.e. dependent and independent variables: the impact of rumors on both individuals and the society at Saudi Arabia, which shows dependency upon independent variables such as Uncertainty, Belief, Motivational Factors and Self-Enhancement. Quantitative research method has been used for this study that entails a total of 200 used survey questionnaires to collect vital information regarding the topic of investigation.

scholarly journals The evolution of hyperactivity, impulsivity and cognitive diversity

2005 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 399-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Williams ◽  
Eric Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Age Distribution ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Population Diversity ◽  
Entire Group ◽  
Evolutionary Status ◽  
The Social ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

The evolutionary status of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is central to assessments of whether modern society has created it, either physically or socially; and is potentially useful in understanding its neurobiological basis and treatment. The high prevalence of ADHD (5–10%) and its association with the seven-repeat allele of DRD4, which is positively selected in evolution, raise the possibility that ADHD increases the reproductive fitness of the individual, and/or the group. However, previous suggestions of evolutionary roles for ADHD have not accounted for its confinement to a substantial minority. Because one of the key features of ADHD is its diversity, and many benefits of population diversity are well recognized (as in immunity), we study the impact of groups' behavioural diversity on their fitness. Diversity occurs along many dimensions, and for simplicity we choose unpredictability (or variability), excess of which is a well-established characteristic of ADHD. Simulations of the Changing Food group task show that unpredictable behaviour by a minority optimizes results for the group. Characteristics of such group exploration tasks are risk-taking, in which costs are borne mainly by the individual; and information-sharing, in which benefits accrue to the entire group. Hence, this work is closely linked to previous studies of evolved altruism. We conclude that even individually impairing combinations of genes, such as ADHD, can carry specific benefits for society, which can be selected for at that level, rather than being merely genetic coincidences with effects confined to the individual. The social benefits conferred by diversity occur both inside and outside the ‘normal’ range, and these may be distinct. This view has the additional merit of offering explanations for the prevalence, sex and age distribution, severity distribution and heterogeneity of ADHD.

ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION AMONG INDONESIAN AND NORWEGIAN STUDENTS

2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 55-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
STEIN KRISTIANSEN ◽  
NURUL INDARTI
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Individual Perceptions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Contextual Elements ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

This paper aims to identify determinants of entrepreneurial intention among young people. The empirical basis is formed by surveys among Indonesian and Norwegian students. The main objective is to compare the impact of different economic and cultural contexts. Independent variables in the study include demographic factors and individual background, personality traits and attitudes, and contextual elements such as access to capital and information. The individual perceptions of self-efficacy and instrumental readiness are the variables that affect entrepreneurial intention most significantly. Age, gender and educational background have no statistically significant impact. Generally, the level of entrepreneurial intention is higher among Indonesian students. The lower level of entrepreneurial intention among Norwegian students is explained by the social status and economic remuneration of entrepreneurs in comparison with those enjoyed by employees in the Norwegian context.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Subjective Norms in Use and Have a Private Vehicle in Makassar, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Hafram ◽  
Abdul Hafid Hasim
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Private Vehicle ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

Private vehicles are already a major requirement to carry out daily activities. The extent to which the influence of beliefs and motivations on subjective norm in meeting transportation needs in Makassar. Questionnaires were used to obtain primary data in the study, the survey contained questions related to the personal aspects of subjective norms that influenced the beliefs and motivations of respondents who chose to use private vehicles whether cars or motorcycles. Then, the sample used amounted to 200 to be distributed using a random proportional random sampling method adjusted at the level of education, age, and monthly income. The analysis used is multiple regression descriptions, it used with SPSS Program. The result is that there is significant influence between normative belief to attitude with a coefficient value of 0.631 and there is the impact of motivation on the position with a ratio value equal to 0.648. Of the two independent variables indicate the influence of a large enough person in choosing a private vehicle. The greater power comes from within the family of both parents, wife, husband, and child. The other influence is the social status that forces a person to own a private vehicle.

Towards voluntary tax compliance: Understanding the impact of altruistic and egocentric orientation

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Susan Hydra Sikayu ◽  
Lucy Batchy Gabriel Puem ◽  
Lulu Jonathan ◽  
Tina Stephen Enggong
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Education System ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Tax Revenue ◽  
Voluntary Compliance ◽  
The Social ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

Tax is one of the main sources of revenue for a country. Therefore, a sustainable contribution of tax revenue is crucial for a nation to prosper. Yet, the conundrum as to why taxpayers comply voluntarily, while, others resent from paying taxes is still unresolved. Hitherto, the conventional economic deterrent approach has failed to clearly explain this gap. Hence, the social psychology approach is explored in examining the taxpayers’ attitude. This study evaluates the taxpayers’ altruistic and egocentric oriented attitudes. Herein, these attitudes were examined for their corresponding relationship with taxpayers’ voluntary compliance. Survey questionnaires were distributed to the individual taxpayers of Malaysia using convenience sampling. Subsequently, 244 useable questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS and Smart PLS 3. The results revealed that the altruistic group was significantly happier and had a better attitude towards tax compliance. More importantly, altruistic orientation was significantly associated with taxpayers’ compliance. These findings highlighted the importance of imparting altruistic prosocial value within the education system and the society at large, in nurturing voluntary tax compliance.

scholarly journals The impact of tourism in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia on GDP, (2005 – 2017: An analytical approach)

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 458-462
Author(s):  
Elsiddig Yousif Mohamed Musa
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
National Income ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: This study aims to highlight the spending of foreign and domestic tourism in KSA, and to investigate and analyze factors affecting Saudi's tourism sector, and its impact on the GDP.Methods/Statistical analysis: Three different regression models were specified and estimated in order to reflect the relationships between the dependent variable and independent variables in order the draw appropriate results and findings. The usage of regression method is straight forward to tackle such problem. The model of the study consists of the dependent variable which is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Saudi Arabia of billions Saudi riyals and the independent variables which are: foreign spending of foreign tourists in millions Saudi riyals, local spending of domestic tourists in millions Saudi riyals, findings the results showed that the spending of foreign tourists – as expected – had positive impact on the GDP during the period of the study. Nevertheless, the domestic tourists had a negative impact on the GDP, which is unexpected due to the lower cost. For example, domestic tourists who travel to the destination using a car and have friends and family in the destination tend to spend less which brings a question about the effectiveness of comparing the average spending of the domestic and foreign tourists together Application. Entering tourists affect the GDP negatively while leaving tourists affect GDP positively. Finally, this study can help the policy makers in designing accurate plan which help in increasing the national income the development of KSA, beside enhancing the Saudi library by precise information about tourism.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Research on Divorce Factor

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-146
Author(s):  
Maryam Eskafi Noghani ◽  
◽  
Farideh Gorgidge ◽  
Ali Hojjati Shargh ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Effects Of Media ◽  
Trait Factors

Background: Divorce has always been one of the five main issues in the country and one of the criteria for community health. Therefore, this study aimed to systematically review quantitative and qualitative research on the factors affecting divorce. Methods: The research community included all the quantitative and qualitative articles published from 2006 to 2016, which regarded the causes of divorce. A total number of 70 quantitative and qualitative studies were selected and reviewed individually. Results: The findings showed that the highest share of the individual and personality trait factors is the variable of addiction (14.28% in quantitative research and 32.3% in qualitative research), followed by verbal and physical violence (28.84% in quantitative research and 21.42% in the qualitative section). The most frequent economic variables in both research categories were economic problems (10.71%) and unemployment (14.7%). Among the social factors, the interference of families and people around them had the highest share and contributed to 17.85% and 21.42% of the quantitative and qualitative research, respectively. Besides, among the cultural factors studied, idealism and the positive imagery of the consequences of divorce with the frequency of 14.7% in quantitative and quantitative research, and the negative effects of media with the frequency of 10.71% in qualitative research had the highest percentages, compared with other variables. Conclusion: Based on the findings, we conducted an analysis using the Boudon model to determine the final pattern of divorce, however, it was impossible to design a comprehensive model.

scholarly journals The impact of the pandemic on moral panics in society

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-243
Author(s):  
Svetlana Tolmacheva ◽  
Alexander Tkachev ◽  
Maxim Shamshin
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Medical Problems ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Digital World ◽  
The Social ◽  
Global Threat ◽  
The Impact

The relevance of studying the impact of a pandemic on society is determined not only by medical problems, but also by social. The main purpose of the paper is to study the consequences of the pandemic in modern society with its information, cognitive-innovative, and hyperreal security. The article examines the phenomenon of the pandemic, its impact as a global threat and danger in micro-, meso-, and macrosocial structures and organizations, in state and international institutions. The pandemic becomes both a process of social freezing in the broadest sense (in the sense of any connection between people), and in the social, political, economic, and cultural context. The purpose of the study is to identify the most important factors affecting the psychological and somatic health of a person in the conditions of COVID-19. The paper presents a review of Russian and foreign studies of the psychological impact of the epidemic. The problem of the social impact of the pandemic as a global and massive threat to human relations in the information and digital world is a new phenomenon in the sociocultural space, as fear multiplies and repeats, and panic is intensified by simulations and fantasies, sometimes even more than real processes.

PHILOSOPHICAL PROPAEDEUTICS IN THE SYSTEM OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Gan N.Yu. ◽  
Ponomareva L.I. ◽  
Obukhova K.A.
Keyword(s):  
Modern Science ◽  
Preschool Education ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Social Relevance ◽  
The Social ◽  
Moral Problems ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The One ◽  
The Individual ◽  
And Training

Today, worldview, spiritual and moral problems that have always been reflected in education and upbringing come to the fore in society. In this situation, there is a demand for philosophical categories. One of the priority goals of education in modern conditions is the formation of a reasonable, reflexive person who is able to analyze their actions and the actions of other people. Modern science is characterized by an understanding of the absolute value and significance of childhood in the development of the individual, which implies the need for its multilateral study. In the conditions of democratization of all spheres of life, the child ceases to be a passive object of education and training, and becomes an active carrier of their own meanings of being and the subject of world creation. One of the realities of childhood is philosophizing, so it is extremely timely to address the identification of its place and role in the world of childhood. Children's philosophizing is extremely poorly studied, although the need for its analysis is becoming more obvious. Children's philosophizing is one of the forms of philosophical reflection, which has its own qualitative specificity, on the one hand, and commonality with all other forms of philosophizing, on the other. The social relevance of the proposed research lies in the fact that children's philosophizing can be considered as an intellectual indicator of a child's socialization, since the process of reflection involves the adoption and development of culture. Modern society, in contrast to the traditional one, is ready to "accept" a philosophizing child, which means that it is necessary to determine the main characteristics and conditions of children's philosophizing.

The Impact of War on Population Health

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Turkan Ahmet
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
The Past ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Physical Environments ◽  
The Social ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
The Impact

The past few decades of ongoing war in Iraq has had a dramatic impact on the health of Iraq’s population. Wars are known to have negative effects on the social and physical environments of individuals, as well as limit their access to the available health care services. This paper explores the personal experiences of my family members, who were exposed to war, as well as includes information that has been reviewed form many academic sources. The data aided in providing recommendations and developing strategies, on both local and international levels, to improve the health status of the populations exposed to war.

scholarly journals Assessing the Impact of Bank Concentration and Liquidity of Refah Bank Branches on Profitability during the Period1383-190

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
Hossin Ostadi ◽  
Nastran Monsef
Keyword(s):  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Bank Capital ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Bank Branches ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Bank Deposits ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Bank Concentration ◽  
Research Period

Profitability is an important factor to show this articledoeswhat is the role of the intermediary bank to collect your savings and allocation of loans.  Given the importance of profitability indicators in this study, the factors affecting the profitability of commercial banks in Iranare analyzedwith emphasis on the degree of centralization and bank deposits. Dependent variable is indicators of profitability (ROE, ROA) and bank deposits, bank size, bank capital, focus on liquidity and banking requirements are independent variables. Correlation analysis and OLS regression are used and the research period is 1381 to 1390 that the country's territory where bank branches.Our results indicate that the effect of bank size on profitability is positive and the increase in bank size on profitability is increased. Impact on the profitability of bank deposits is positive, ie increasing the profitability of bank deposits increased. Finally, the impact of bank concentration on profitability is positive. Increasing the bank's focus profitability increases. Moreover, the results adversely affect the liquidity of the index is profit. 

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