Aquatic Stewardship Education in Theory and Practice

2007 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Normative Beliefs ◽  
Cognitive Hierarchy

<i>Abstract.—</i>In this paper, we describe a fishing ethic, conceptualized as Minnesota anglers’ normative beliefs regarding various stewardship behaviors. We use structural equation modeling to determine the extent to which angler’s value orientations, measured along an anthropocentric–biocentric continuum, can be used to predict social norms regarding angling and endorsement or opposition to the use of technological angling aids. Data were obtained from a statewide mail survey of Minnesota anglers conducted in the spring of 2003 (<i>n </i>= 457). Results show a modest, positive relationship between biocentric value orientations and stewardship norms and a modest, negative relationship between biocentric value orientations and support for the use of technological angling aids. Consistent with previous research, our results indicated that norms regarding angling may be positioned along a bio-anthropocentric continuum and support the use of the cognitive hierarchy as a framework for understanding and predicting anglers’ normative beliefs. Results further suggest fisheries managers interested in promoting stewardship could benefit from recognizing the underlying values that help guide our behavior regarding natural resources.

The Measurement Invariance of the Short Dark Triad

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-218
Author(s):  
Mihaela Grigoraș ◽  
Andreea Butucescu ◽  
Amalia Miulescu ◽  
Cristian Opariuc-Dan ◽  
Dragoș Iliescu
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Dark Triad ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Scale Level ◽  
High Stake ◽  
Differential Functioning ◽  
Item Functioning

Abstract. Given the fact that most of the dark personality measures are developed based on data collected in low-stake settings, the present study addresses the appropriateness of their use in high-stake contexts. Specifically, we examined item- and scale-level differential functioning of the Short Dark Triad (SD3; Paulhus & Jones, 2011 ) measure across testing contexts. The Short Dark Triad was administered to applicant ( N = 457) and non-applicant ( N = 592) samples. Item- and scale-level invariances were tested using an Item Response Theory (IRT)-based approach and a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach, respectively. Results show that more than half of the SD3 items were flagged for Differential Item Functioning (DIF), and Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling (ESEM) results supported configural, but not metric invariance. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals KETERHUBUNGAN ANTARA KEMAMPUAN, KEBAJIKAN (BENEVOLENCE), DAN INTEGRITAS PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP KEPERCAYAAN DAN PARTISIPASI PELANGGAN: STUDI EMPIRIS PADA TOKOPEDIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 330
Author(s):  
Lidya Gunarso ◽  
Jeremy Andriano ◽  
Sabrina Oktaria Sihombing
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Consumer Participation ◽  
Consumer Confidence ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Modeling Data ◽  
The Relationship

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memprediksi keterhubungan antara kemampuan, kebajikan, dan integritas Tokopedia terhadap kepercayaan dan partisipasi pelanggan Tokopedia. Sebanyak 130 responden terlibat dalam penelitian ini. Kueioner dikembangkan berdasarkan indikator-indikator penelitian sebelumnya. Skala Likert 5 poin digunakan dalam kuesioner tersebut. Sebelum data dianalisis dengan menggunakan structural equation modeling, data terlebih dahulu diuji reliabilitas dan validitasnya. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 3 dari tujuh hipotesis yang tidak didukung dalam penelitian ini. Ketiga hipotesis tersebut berkaitan dengan kebajikan dan integritas tidak mempunyai keterhubungan yang positif dengan kepercayaan konsumen. Lebih lanjut, tidak keterhubungan positif antara kebajikan perusahaan dengan tingkat partisipasi konsumen. Pembahasan serta keterbatasan penelitian juga disampaikan. This study aims to predict the relationship between the ability, benevolence, and integrity of Tokopedia to the trust and participation of Tokopedia customers. A total of 130 respondents were involved in this study. The questionnaire was developed based on the indicators of previous studies. A 5-point Likert scale was used in the questionnaire. Before the data are analyzed using structural equation modeling, the data are first tested for reliability and validity. The analysis shows that there are thress of the seven hypotheses that are not supported in this study. The three hypotheses related to benevolence and integrity do not have a positive relationship with consumer confidence. Furthermore, there is no positive relationship between the benevolence of the company and the level of consumer participation. Discussion and limitations of the study were also conveyed.

The relationship between attraction, perception of service, opportunities and tourist satisfaction in backwater tourism in Alappuzha district of Kerala in India

2021 ◽  
pp. 146735842110440
Author(s):  
Legy Clara Joseph ◽  
Vasanthi Soundararajan ◽  
Satyanarayana Parayitam
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Tourist Satisfaction ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
The Relationship

This article aims to explore the relationships between destination attractions, tourists’ awareness of eco-tourism and facilities, level of perceived service, opportunities and problems, and tourist satisfaction in backwater tourism in Kerala, India. Using a structured survey instrument, we gathered data from 586 tourists. A conceptual model was developed and tested after checking the psychometric properties of the instrument. We tested the measurement model using the Lisrel package (structural equation modeling), and Hayes (2018) process macros were used to test the moderation hypotheses. The results confirm that (i) attraction and opportunities are positively related to tourist satisfaction, (ii) perception of service positively moderates the relationship between attraction and tourist satisfaction, (iii) perception of service (first moderator) and awareness (second moderator) interact to influence the relationship between attraction and tourist satisfaction, and (iv) problems negatively moderate the positive relationship between opportunities and tourist satisfaction. The implications for the literature on tourism and hospitality and practicing managers are discussed.

Perception of Lean Startup and Entrepreneurial Intention

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 18-32
Author(s):  
Suwaluck Uansa-ard ◽  
Wisuwat Wannamakok
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Perceived Desirability ◽  
Lean Startup

This study explores university students' perceptions of the lean startup to investigate their entrepreneurial intention. In this sense, perceived desirability and feasibility are included as mediators in the model. A total of 280 Thai final-year undergraduate students who had previously taken entrepreneurship courses is investigated using structural equation modeling. Results show that perceived desirability and feasibility mediate the positive relationship between the perception of the Thai final-year undergraduate students of the lean startup and their entrepreneurial intention. This study sheds light on how Thai final-year students perceive entrepreneurship as a career choice through the lens of the lean startup and its mediating effects. Conclusion, discussions, and recommendations of this research can be useful to policymakers, practitioners, and educators.

Cyber incivility and knowledge hoarding: Does interactional justice matter?

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nader Mohammad Aljawarneh ◽  
Khaled Abd kader Alomari ◽  
Ziyad Saleh Alomari ◽  
Omar Taha
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Interactional Justice ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Telecommunication Service ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Hoarding

Purpose The current explanations in the cyber incivility and knowledge hoarding literature suffer from two problems. The first is a lack of cogent explanation of cyber incivility and knowledge hoarding from social exchange theory (SET) perspective. The second is the unexplained attenuating propensity of justice on the connection between cyber incivility and knowledge hoarding, more specifically, interactional justice. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses a simple random sampling method to obtain cross-sectional data from 223 employees working in IT and telecommunication service companies in Jordan. The obtained data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique also known as variance-based structural equation modeling. Findings By applying SET theoretical lens and PLS-SEM, the authors show that cyber incivility exerts strong impact on knowledge hoarding, and interactional justice may not always function as a buffer. That is, the association between cyber incivility and knowledge hoarding is not impacted by interactional justice levels. Originality/value The contribution of this paper builds on the lack of practical comprehension on the association between cyber incivility and knowledge hoarding and the role played by interactional justice. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals Psychological Mechanisms Linking County-Level Income Inequality to Happiness in China

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 2667
Author(s):  
Jiaoli Cai ◽  
Li Zhang ◽  
Yulin Zhao ◽  
Peter Coyte
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Income Inequality ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
General Social Survey ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
County Level ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
The Impact

Background In China, income levels and living standards have improved significantly, but many Chinese citizens still do not feel any happier. This phenomenon may be attributed to increased income inequality. Methods Using data from the 2013 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS), we employed multilevel structural equation modeling (MSEM) to investigate the impact of county-level income inequality on individual-level happiness in China and multilevel mediation analysis with structural equation modeling (MMSEM) to explore the mechanisms through which income inequality impacted happiness. Results A negative relationship between income inequality and happiness was found. The negative association between them was explained by two psychological mechanisms, i.e., fairness and trust. The findings explained a “Chinese puzzle,” i.e., why people do not feel happier despite improved income and living standards. Conclusions Our findings may provide a reference for policy makers to implement policies designed to improve individual happiness. What is important now is to reduce income inequality, and to potentially improve perceptions of fairness and trust in China.

scholarly journals FAKTOR APA YANG MEMENGARUHI KINERJA USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH SELAMA COVID-19?

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 327
Author(s):  
Nur Sugiarti ◽  
R. Moh. Qudsi Fauzi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Market Orientation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini menguji pengaruh kewirausahaan Islam, entrepreneurial orientation, dan market orientation terhadap kinerja Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM). Penelitian ini dilakukan pada UMKM yang tergabung dalam One Kecamatan One Center of Entrepreneurship Indonesia (OK Oce Indonesia). Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 142 responden. Penelitian ini berdasarkan pendekatan kuantitatif melalui kuesioner yang diberikan kepada pemilik sekaligus pengelola UMKM. Data dianalisis menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) dari software AMOS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan positif signifikan antara kewirausahaan Islam, orientasi kewirausahaan dan orientasi pasar terhadap kinerja UMKM. Temuan penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa kewirausahaan Islam merupakan faktor penting di antara faktor-faktor lain yang memengaruhi kinerja UMKM. Selain itu, temuan ini berkontribusi pada literatur kinerja UMKM yang dapat membantu pemilik sekaligus pengelola UMKM untuk meningkatkan kinerja bisnisnya.Kata Kunci: kewirausahaan Islam, orientasi wirausaha, orientasi pasar, kinerja. ABSTRACTThis study examines the effect of Islamic entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial orientation and market orientation on performance of micro, small, medium enterprises (MSMEs). This study is conducted on MSMEs  that are participate in One Kecamatan One Center of Entrepreneurship Indonesia (OK Oce Indonesia). Total sample  in this study is 142 respondents. The study based on quantitative approach through a questionnaire administered on the owner-managers of MSMEs. Data are analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) of the AMOS software. The result showed that there is a significant positive relationship between Islamic entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial orientation and market orientation on MSMEs performance. The findings of this study confirm that Islamic entrepreneuship is an important factor among other factors that have influenced over MSMEs performance. Moreover, this findings contribute to MSMEs performance literature that can help MSMEs owner-managers to improve their business performance. Keywords: Islamic entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial orientation, market orientation, performance.

scholarly journals Does Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enabled Recruitment Improve Employer Branding?

2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Giulia Baratelli ◽  
Elanor Colleoni
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Employer Branding ◽  
Recruitment Process ◽  
Talent Acquisition ◽  
Employer Attractiveness

Extant research over the last decades has stressed how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to boost the recruitment process and to attract the best talents. Although AI is increasingly used for talent acquisition, with 36% of hiring processes expected to have a pre-screen through AI (Oracle, 2019) in the next two years, we have limited knowledge of how AI shapes talents&rsquo; perceptions about the organisation to which they are applying to. The goal of this research is to investigate if and how the usage of AI in the recruitment process improves employer attractiveness and employer branding in the eyes of the applicants. To investigate this issue a survey has been conducted on a random sample of individuals composed of 50% females and 50% males. To examine the survey&rsquo;s result a structural equation modeling (SEM) has been applied. Results showed a positive relationship between EB and AI and more in particular that AI-enabled tools are perceived in a positive way by potential candidates. Thus, according to this study, AI is significantly related to Employer branding and therefore it contributes to improving talent attraction.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Fear of Leprosy as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Resilience, Coping Resources, and Coping: A Correlation Study Through The Structural Equation Model in Patients with Leprosy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa ◽  
Medhi Denisa Alinda ◽  
Bagus Haryo Kusumaputra ◽  
Abd. Nasir ◽  
Ah Yusuf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Coping Resources ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Adaptive Coping ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Strengthening the argument for better problem solving can reduce excessive worry, so as to reduce fear due to leprosy disability, because the impact arising from leprosy disability can affect the chosen coping strategy. Methods: The purpose of this study was to test the model of the relationship between resilience, coping resources, and coping through structural equation modeling to identify the role of disability fear as a mediator. The leprosy disability fear scale, coping resources scale, and coping scale have been used to collect data, with 125 participants involved in this study through convenience sampling, consisting of women (33.60%), men 66.40 %. Structural equation model is used to test through cross-sectional design. Results: The results of the study report that there is a negative relationship between coping resources and fear of leprosy disability, and it is known that there is a positive relationship with coping. Meanwhile, The test results showed a negative relationship between resilience and fear of leprosy disability, and a positive relationship with coping. Furthermore, to coping, fear of leprosy disability shows a negative relationship. Conclusion: Coping in seeking health assistance is strongly influenced by resilience and coping resources, both directly and indirectly through the mediator of fear of leprosy disability. As a result, in seeking health assistance, individuals who have strong self-defense and have extensive coping resources, have adaptive coping, thereby reducing the fear of leprosy disability, and thus can maintain adaptive coping during the leprosy healing process.

scholarly journals The Impact of Demographic Characteristics and Risk Tolerance on Investors’ Risk Perception and Portfolio Management

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-48
Author(s):  
Taqadus Bashir ◽  
Sadia Shaheen ◽  
Zahra Batool ◽  
Mohsin Hassan Butt ◽  
Aaqiba Javed
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Behavioral Finance ◽  
Portfolio Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Risk Tolerance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
The Impact

Behavioral finance focuses on psychological factors—such as risk perception and portfolio management—that play a crucial role in investors’ financial decisionmaking. This study investigates the effect of risk tolerance and demographic characteristics on risk perception and portfolio management, which, in turn, affect investors’ decisions. Applying structural equation modeling to data collected from a sample of 120 respondents, we find a significant and positive relationship between risk perception and risk tolerance. Similarly, certain demographic characteristics, such as age and education, have a significant and positive relationship with risk perception while others, such as income and gender, have a significant but negative relationship with risk perception. Risk tolerance has a significant but negative relationship with portfolio management. Age, education, and income have a significant but negative relationship with portfolio management, while gender has a significant and positive relationship with portfolio management.

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