INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS IN DAGESTAN: THE ROLE OF PERCEIVED SECURITY, INTERCULTURAL CONTACTS, AND MUTUAL ACCULTURATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 075-090
Author(s):  
Victoria Galyapina ◽  
Zarina Lepshokova ◽  
Irina Molodikova
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Intercultural Relations ◽  
Integration Strategy ◽  
Perceived Security ◽  
Separation Strategy ◽  
The Impact

Dagestan is the most multiethnic and multilingual republic within the Russian Federation. From the viewpoint of interethnic relations, Dagestan is a unique research platform: the model of ethnopsychological compatibility of numerous peoples has been implemented here for centuries. It is essential for researchers to understand which factors contribute to and which hinder the establishment of effective interethnic communication in modern Dagestan. This empirical study was conducted in the context of the acculturation theory introduced by the Canadian cross-cultural psychologist John Berry. This article presents the results of researching the impact of perceived security, friendly intercultural contacts, preference for supporting a multicultural ideology, ethnic tolerance, and mutual integration attitude on the psychological well-being of both individual ethnic groups and Dagestani population as a whole. In the course of the study, the authors suggested that the higher the perceived security among ethnic groups in Dagestan, the greater the tendency towards maintaining a multicultural ideology, tolerance, and the preference for an integration strategy, and the lower the preference for a separation strategy (multiculturalism hypothesis). In addition, the authors hypothesized that the higher the intensity of friendly intercultural contacts between representatives of various ethnic groups in Dagestan, the higher their level of tolerance, preference for an integration strategy and the lower their preference for a separation strategy (contact hypothesis). The authors also suggested that the higher the preference for the integration strategy by representatives of various Dagestani ethnic groups, the higher their self-esteem and life satisfaction (integration hypothesis). The sample included Avars, Dargins, Russians and representatives of other ethnic groups: Kumyks, Lezgins, Laks, Tabasarans, Nogais, etc. (total number of respondents N = 438). The data were analyzed both for the total sample and for a sample of specific ethnic groups using a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. MIRIPS questionnaire scales were used. The results demonstrated the contribution of perceived security to a preference for a multicultural ideology, tolerance, and mutual integration in the total sample. The results also demonstrated that the intensity of friendly intercultural contacts has no significant effect on tolerance or mutual integration in Dagestan. However, the preference for mutual integration contributes to life satisfaction and self-esteem among the inhabitants of Dagestan, which confirms the integration hypothesis. A separation preference was positively associated with perceived security, life satisfaction and negatively with friendly intercultural contacts among representatives of certain ethnic groups of Dagestan. The results obtained demonstrate the importance of solving the problem of perceived security for building effective intercultural relations in Dagestan. The formation of a national policy in matters of preserving the cultural identity of various ethnic groups must be adequate, since, as the study has shown, separation strategy only leads to life satisfaction, and integration strategy is associated with both life satisfaction and self-esteem of the inhabitants of Dagestan.

scholarly journals Love at first swipe? Explaining Tinder self-presentation and motives

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulia Ranzini ◽  
Christoph Lutz
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Hooking Up ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mobile Media ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Psychological Predictor ◽  
Real Self ◽  
The Impact

The emergence of location-based real-time dating (LBRTD) apps such as Tinder has introduced a new way for users to get to know potential partners nearby. The design of the apps represents a departure from “old-school” dating sites as it relies on the affordances of mobile media. This might change the way individuals portray themselves as their authentic or deceptive self. Based on survey data collected via Mechanical Turk and using structural equation modeling, we assess how Tinder users present themselves, exploring at the same time the impact of their personality characteristics, their demographics, and their motives of use. We find that self-esteem is the most important psychological predictor, fostering real self-presentation but decreasing deceptive self-presentation. The motives of use—hooking up/sex, friendship, relationship, traveling, self-validation, and entertainment—also affect the two forms of self-presentation. Demographic characteristics and psychological antecedents influence the motives for using Tinder, with gender differences being especially pronounced. Women use Tinder more for friendship and self-validation, while men use it more for hooking up/sex, traveling, and relationship seeking. We put the findings into context, discuss the limitations of our approach and provide avenues for future research into the topic.

Influence of Parenting Styles and Peer Attachment on Life Satisfaction Among Adolescents: Mediating Role of Self-Esteem

2021 ◽  
pp. 106648072110098
Author(s):  
Mudasir Aziz ◽  
Waheeda Khan ◽  
Faseeh Amin ◽  
Mohammad Furqan Khan
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Peer Attachment ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Functional Responses ◽  
The Relationship

Both parenting and peer relationship are essential in the formation of self-esteem among the adolescents which lead to overall psychological development. Life satisfaction is another outcome that describes the subjective well-being of any person and the quality of one’s life. Literature has already suggested the importance of parenting and peer relationships in the development of self-esteem which may lead to life satisfaction among adolescents. However, the relationship between three styles of parenting as well as peer attachment and life satisfaction mediated by self-esteem seems to be missing from the literature. This work is an important attempt toward fulfilling this research gap with respect to adolescents. The data were collected from 500 respondents which resulted in 412 functional responses. Structural equation modeling method was used to test the relationship in the study. The results revealed that both authoritative and permissive parenting have a positive influence on self-esteem in comparison to the negative influence of authoritarian parenting. Peer attachment also has an affirmative impact on self-esteem. Self-esteem also positively influences life satisfaction. Mediation results revealed that self-esteem partially mediates the association between three parenting styles, peer attachment, and life satisfaction. This study may offer unique insights to family counselors, couple counselors, and family educators about the role of different parenting styles and peer attachment with respect to the development of children’s self-esteem and life satisfaction. These results are also important for psychologists, sociologists, and other specialists with respect to understanding these factors for the well-being of adolescents.

scholarly journals Acculturation Attitudes and Psychological Well-Being of Russians in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: The Moderating Role of Perceived Security

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 34-45
Author(s):  
V.N. Galyapina
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Integration Strategy ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Perceived Security ◽  
Acculturation Attitudes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

More than 400 thousand Russians remain in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan after the collapse of the USSR. They have to adapt to the changing conditions, and it is important to study the factors that determine their psychological well-being. This study focuses on the moderating role of perceived security in the relationship between acculturation attitudes and psychological well-being of the Russians in the two Central Asian countries. The sample included 578 respondents. In the study, we used scales from the MIRIPS questionnaire and carried out analysis using the moderation models 1 and 3. The results showed that for the Russians in both countries, when perceived security was low, separation attitudes promoted self-esteem, while assimilation attitudes decreased it. The study also revealed the role of the context: in Tajikistan (less favorable context for the Russians), assimilation attitudes contributed to life satisfaction in situations of high perceived security, while in Kyrgyzstan (more favorable context) it was integration attitudes that determined life satisfaction when perceived security was high or medium. We may conclude that the context determines the preference of acculturation strategy that provides the Russians with life satisfaction in the situation of perceived security: the assimilation strategy in Tajikistan, and the integration strategy in Kyrgyzstan.

scholarly journals Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Financial Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 494
Author(s):  
Paula Elicia ◽  
Indra Widjaja
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Parental Influence ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Financial Behavior ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Processing Techniques ◽  
The Impact

There are many factors that can affect individual life sustainability, both in short term and long term. One of the factors is decision to manage finance. The ability to manage the finance is not only to get sufficient income, but also the ability to manage finances more wisely and appropriately. The purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of Parental Influence, Financial Knowledge, Financial Attitude and Income on Financial Behavior. The population of this research is the clients of Bank BCA in Jakarta; who have earned income and have graduated with at least an S1 degree. The total sample is 298 respondents, were selected using convenience sampling method and data processing techniques used are taken from Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), that is supported by SmartPLS.3.3.2 program. The result of this study reveals that Parental Influence and Income has no significance influence on Financial Behavior; while Financial Knowledge and Financial Attitude do have a significance influence on Financial Behavior. Terdapat banyak faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi kelangsungan hidup individu, baik dalam jangka pendek maupun jangka panjang. Salah satu faktor diantaranya adalah keputusan dalam mengatur keuangan. Kemampuan dalam mengatur keuangan bukan hanya pada kemampuan untuk mendapatkan pendapatan yang cukup, melainkan juga kemampuan untuk mengelola keuangan secara bijak dan tepat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa pengaruh Parental Influence, Financial Knowledge, Financial Attitude dan Income terhadap Financial Behavior. Populasi penelitian ini adalah nasabah dari Bank BCA di Jakarta yang sudah mempunyai penghasilan dan mempunyai tingkat pendidikan minimal S1. Sampel yang mencapai jumlah total 298 responden dipilih menggunakan metode convenience sampling. Teknik pengolahan data menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) yang didukung oleh program SmartPLS.3.3.2. Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa Parental Influence dan Income tidak berpengaruh terhadap Financial Behavior; sedangkan Financial Knowledge dan Financial Attitude berpengaruh terhadap Financial Behavior. 

scholarly journals Testing Integration Hypotheses in Dagestan: The Meditative Role of Individual Social Capital

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 28-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.N. Tatarko
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Acculturation Strategies ◽  
Integration Strategy ◽  
Individual Social Capital ◽  
The Individual

The results of meditational analysis role of outgroup social capital when testing the integration hypothesis are presented. We considered how acculturation strategies, individual social capital and subjective well-being of persons living in a multicultural environment are related. The sample included representatives of three ethnic groups, living in the Republic of Dagestan: Avars (N=105), Dargins (N=121), and Russians (N=100). We used a modified method of "resource generator" to study the individual social capital. Also we used a Russian version of Berry's method of assessing acculturation strategies and subjective well-being. The obtained empirical data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. We hypothesized that the choice of integration strategy does not only promote harmonious intergroup relationships, but also has positive effects on well-being on the individual level. Those who choose the integration strategy end up with stronger social capital that works as a protective factor against various negative life events, promoting the overall well-being. However, our hypothesis was supported with Russians only, with Avars and Dargins it was supported with some restrictions. The results of this study shed light onto the socio-psychological mechanisms of integration of ethnic groups in a multicultural region, where integration is closely linked with mutual help and support across the ethnic boundaries.

scholarly journals Impact of Cyberbullying Behavior on the Self-Esteem among Secondary and Higher Secondary School Students in Punjab, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol V (III) ◽  
pp. 385-395
Author(s):  
Fouzia Perveen ◽  
Asghar Ali ◽  
Muhammad Ramzan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Internet ◽  
School Students ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The Impact

The internet users are more than four billion globally. The fast advancement in electronic technology caused an unpredictable variation in the development of students. The use of the internet has become the backbone of education and communication. The current study sets out to measure the impact of cyberbullying on the selfesteem among secondary and higher secondary school students in nine districts of Punjab, Pakistan were selected. The total sample size comprised of 3236 (1614 male 1622 female) students, and their ages were 13-19 years, recruited through conveniently sampling. Two questionnaires were employed in the present research for the purpose of data collection; Cyberbullying Scale and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. The data were analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 23.0). The quantitative results revealed that cyberbullying was significantly (p < .01) positively correlated with self-esteem. Further, linear regression results showed that cyberbullying was a significant impact on self-esteem. Results also showed the comparison between male and female samples for cyberbullying on the self-esteem, and results of the comparison showed that the mean of cyberbullying was selfesteem was significantly higher among female students than male respondents. The limitations of the results are discussed.

Stand by me: analyzing the tourist–intelligent voice assistant relationship quality

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Maria Correia Loureiro ◽  
Arnold Japutra ◽  
Sebastian Molinillo ◽  
Ricardo Godinho Bilro
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This paper aims to explore tourist perceived value and attachment to intelligent voice assistants (IVAs) as antecedents of the quality of the human–IVA relationship in the hospitality domain. This research also examines the moderating role of psychological factors (self-esteem) and knowledge factors (past experience and technology expertise) in the relationships between antecedents and relationship quality. Design/methodology/approach The researchers conducted two quantitative studies, collecting data via online surveys in Mechanical Turk (n1 = 124 and n2 = 281). The proposed model was tested using partial least squares structural equation modeling. Findings The first study uncovers that tourist perceived value is the main influence on the quality of the relationship between tourists and IVAs. The second study confirms the direct relationships of the first and shows that self-esteem and technology expertise act as moderators. Practical implications This study advances the understanding of the tourism and hospitality stakeholders in using modern technologies (e.g. IVAs). Through comprehending the relationship building between individuals and IVAs, the stakeholders will be able to craft better strategies. Originality/value The study extends the attachment and social exchange theories to the tourist–IVA relationship context. Specifically, this research demonstrates the impact of tourist perceived value on the quality of the relationship with the IVA. It also points out that tourists’ self-esteem and technology expertise can weaken the tourist–IVA relationship.

scholarly journals Not Getting What You Want? The Impact of Income Comparisons on Subjective Well-Being—Findings of a Population-Based Longitudinal Study in Germany

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (15) ◽  
pp. 2655
Author(s):  
André Hajek ◽  
Hans-Helmut König
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Net Income ◽  
The Impact

Previous studies have mainly focused on interindividual income comparisons (e.g., comparisons with colleagues or neighbors), whereas intraindividual income comparisons (i.e., difference between factual income and expectations) have rarely been investigated in well-being research. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the role of intraindividual income comparisons on subjective well-being (negative/positive emotions and life satisfaction) longitudinally. Data from 2005 to 2013 (biannually) were used from the German Socio-Economic Panel (GSOEP), a nationally representative, longitudinal study. Affective well-being (negative and positive emotions) were quantified by using the affective well-being scale-SOEP. Life satisfaction was quantified using the widely used one-item form. Intraindividual income comparisons were analyzed by using the distance between the own individual income and fair income (“how high would your net income have to be in order to be just”). We tested whether negative (i.e., factual income was lower than their self-rated just income) and positive income comparisons (otherwise) affect the outcome measures differently. Fixed effects regressions showed that positive emotions increased with positive income comparisons in the total sample (β = 0.16, p < 0.05). In contrast, negative income comparisons neither affect negative emotions nor satisfaction with life. Strategies to shift income expectations might be beneficial for increasing positive emotions.

scholarly journals Social Isolation, Loneliness and Well-Being: The Impact of WeChat Use Intensity During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianfeng Li ◽  
Luyang Zhou ◽  
Beatrice Van Der Heijden ◽  
Shengxiao Li ◽  
Hong Tao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Loop Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This study is aimed to examine the impact of WeChat use intensity on social isolation, loneliness, and well-being during the lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on the regulatory loop model of loneliness, the notions of Internet Paradox, the Time Displacement hypothesis and previous literature on WeChat use intensity, we propose that lockdown loneliness (partially) mediates the relationship between lockdown WeChat use intensity and well-being (i.e., lockdown stress and lockdown life satisfaction). Moreover, we assume that lockdown WeChat use intensity moderates the relationship between lockdown social isolation and well-being (i.e., lockdown stress and lockdown life satisfaction) in both a direct and in an indirect way, that is through lockdown loneliness. The results from our Structural Equation Modeling analyses, using a sample of 1,805 Chinese respondents, indicate that all of our research hypotheses are confirmed. From this empirical work, it becomes clear that online social interactions, which are believed by many people to be able to compensate for the lack of offline social interactions during the COVID-19 lockdown period, in fact are endangering their mental health and life satisfaction instead. This article concludes with theoretical and practical implications of our study, followed by its limitations and recommendations for future research.

scholarly journals School Well-Being of Elementary School Children: Motivational and Educational Predictors

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.O. Gordeeva ◽  
O.A. Sychev ◽  
M.V. Lunkina
Keyword(s):  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
The Impact

The goals of modern education go beyond mastering cognitive skills, competencies and knowledge. An equally important result of education is the child's school well-being, his/her positive attitude towards school, learning, teachers, and his/her own potential. This study is dedicated to the exploration of internal and external predictors of well-being in Russian elementary schoolchildren (N=1006).It assesses the impact of the learning system (developmental/traditional), satisfaction with relationships with teachers, and intrinsic and extrinsic types of academic motivation on school well-being and academic self-esteem. The results of the study show that the well-being of elementary schoolchildren is based on the positive impact of intrinsic and autonomous motivation and the negative impact of external motivation based on control and demands of teachers and parents. The results also show that the child’s relationship with the teacher and perception of him/her as an interesting person, ready to help and support in the learning process, play an important role in the child’s school well-being and intrinsic motivation. The results of structural equation modeling (SEM) confirm that developmental education programs, in comparison with traditional ones, also contribute to school well-being and academic self-esteem of elementary schoolchildren. The practical significance of the study is to take into account the role of both pedagogical (the role of the teacher’s personality and the teaching system) and psychological factors (intrinsic and extrinsic motivation) in maintaining the well-being of elementary schoolchildren.

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