scholarly journals Predictors of Psychosomatic Health during the first COVID-19 Outbreak in Greece. A Multiple Linear Regression Analysis in an Epidemiological Sample of 1,156 Individuals

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 274-289
Author(s):  
Georgios Pilafas ◽  
Alexandra Prouzou ◽  
Nefeli Paraskevi Strongylaki
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Psychosomatic Health ◽  
Epidemiological Sample

Background: Between March 23 and May 4, 2020, the Greek government established an economic and social ‘lockdown’ to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It was hypothesized that the unsafe environment activated the stress response of the Greeks during that time, while existing literature supports the development of psychosomatic disorders. Aim: The research question is whether six biopsychosocial variables predict psychosomatic symptoms of the Greek general population during the ‘lockdown’. Methods & Materials: A convenient sample of 1,158 -of whom 2 were excluded from the final analysis- Greeks participated electronically during the ‘lockdown’. Pearson’s r and a linear-multiple regression analyses were chosen to test the hypothesis. The participants answered a series of demographic questions, while the rest variables were measured through the following self-reported psychometric tools: ‘psychosomatics’ [PSSQ-29], ‘acute stress’ [ASDS], ‘psychological resilience’ [NMRQ], and ‘satisfaction with life’ [SWLS]. Results: Between the significant predictors, the first to appear is ‘acute stress’ (β= .66, p< .001), while ‘psychological resilience’ (β= .21, p< .001), ‘satisfaction with life’ (β= .06, p= .001) and ‘age’ (β= .04, p= .025) follow hierarchically. Discussion: The findings are consistent to the background literature and previous relevant COVID-19 studies, with the exception of the findings regarding ‘gender’ -which was not found significant in the weightings-. Conclusion: The model predicts the criterion with a large effect. The study is overall confirmatory to previous COVID-19 research regarding domestic general population, while the need for European studies that would include positive components on psychosomatic health is highlighted. Key words: Psychosomatic Health; COVID-19; Greece; Acute Stress Disorder; Psychological Resilience

scholarly journals Determinants of Fiscal Transparency and Right to Information Reforms: A Study of Provincial Governments in Argentina

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Amerikaner
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Electoral Competition ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Fiscal Transparency ◽  
Right To Information

Using a novel dataset and conducting a multiple linear regression analysis, this study aims to answer the following research question: What explains the variation in the level of provincial government transparency in Argentina? This article examines two policy areas—fiscal transparency and right to information (RTI)—and tests five hypotheses related to democracy (electoral competition and turnover), government digital capacity, citizens’ internet access, and press visibility. Fiscal transparency is positively associated with electoral competition and population size; RTI law strength appears to be positively associated with gubernatorial turnover and development. However, government digital capacity, citizens’ internet access and press visibility do not appear to significantly influence transparency levels.

scholarly journals Social Impacts of Place-Making in Urban Informal Settlements: A Case Study of Indonesian Kampungs

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Poeti Akbar ◽  
Jurian Edelenbos
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Informal Settlements ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Place Making ◽  
The Social ◽  
Urban Informal Settlements ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This study aims to assess the social outcome of place-making in urban informal settlements. This research is guided by the following research question: What are the relationships between regular and temporal place-making towards local capacity, social connection, local identity, and quality of life? Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire in two informal settlements in Indonesia. Several indicators were combined from existing literature in order to assess the influence of the place-making on the residents’ perceptions of the four social outcomes. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis were presented while increasing our comprehension of how specific dimensions of place-making, such as nature of activities and their frequency, affect social aspects of the community where the practice took place. The originality of this paper lies in the context of the research and the methodology where it fills the existing gaps in both areas.

scholarly journals PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN, MOTIVASI DAN DISIPLIN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA DINAS DUKCAPIL KABUPATEN SINJAI

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-86
Author(s):  
Nurhanan Nurhanan ◽  
Hasanuddin Remmang ◽  
Miah Said
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Civil Registration ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Data Analysis Methods

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan, motivasi dan disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Sinjai. Dimana rumusan masalahnya adalah bagaimana pengauh gaya kepemimpinan, motivasi dan disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai pada dinas dukcapil Kabupaten Sinjai. Tujuannya untuk mengetahui hubungan dan pengaruh gay kepemimpinan motivasi dan disiplin kerja pada kinerja pegawai dias Dukcapil Kabupaten Sinjai. Metode dan teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif dengan teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis Regresi Linier Berganda dari 30 responden yang dijadikan populasi dan sample (full sampling). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan dan parsial gaya kepemimpinan, motivasi dan disiplin kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai. Ditemukan bahwa disiplin kerja paling dominan berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Sinjai. This study aims to analyze the influence of leadership style, motivation and work discipline on employees’ performance at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Sinjai Regency. The research question is how the leadership style, motivation and work discipline influence employees’ performance at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Sinjai Regency. The aim is to determine the relationship and the influence of leadership style, motivation and work discipline on the performance of employees at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Sinjai Regency. Data analysis methods and techniques used are quantitative methods with data analysis techniques using Multiple Linear Regression analysis where 30 respondents used as population and sample (full sampling). The results of this study indicate that simultaneously and partially leadership style, motivation and work discipline have a positive and significant effect on employees’ performance. It was found that work discipline mostly dominantly affected the performance of employees at the Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil in Sinjai Regency.

scholarly journals Nicotine dependence in community-dwelling Chinese patients with schizophrenia

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. e100014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Li ◽  
Cai-Lan Hou ◽  
Xin-Rong Ma ◽  
Yu Zang ◽  
Fu-Jun Jia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Nicotine Dependence ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Illness Episode ◽  
History Of ◽  
Male Patients

BackgroundSmoking is a serious public health problem. Patients with schizophrenia usually have a higher prevalence of smoking than the general population, but the level of nicotine dependence is seldom studied, especially for patients living in the communities.AimsThis study aimed to examine the level of nicotine dependence in Chinese community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia and explored its associated sociodemographic and clinical factors.MethodsA total of 621 patients with schizophrenia treated in the primary care centres of Guangzhou were consecutively recruited. The level of nicotine dependence was assessed with the Chinese version of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND).Results148 patients with schizophrenia were current smokers, and the mean (SD) score of FTND was 5.06 (2.55) for all the current smokers. The prevalence of nicotine addiction was 48.0% (95% CI: 40.0%-56.0%) in patients with current smoking. The patients with schizophrenia had a significantly higher level of nicotine dependence than the Chinese general population. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that male gender, being unemployed, having a family history of psychiatric disorders, having major medical conditions, first illness episode and less severe positive symptoms were significantly associated with a higher level of nicotine dependence.ConclusionCommunity-dwelling patients with schizophrenia in China, especially male patients, had a higher level of nicotine dependence than the general population.

scholarly journals The Effect of Work Engagement and Mindfulness on Organizational Behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 478
Author(s):  
Zülbiye Kaçay ◽  
Nuri Berk Güngör ◽  
Fatih Yenel ◽  
Fikret Soyer
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Positive Organizational Behavior ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of work engagement and mindfulness on positive organizational behavior. A total of 203 participants, 73 females (36.0%) and 130 males (64.0%) working in different positions and levels in the Ministry of Youth and Sports in September 2020 participated in the study voluntarily. The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, Mindfulness Scale, Positive Organizational Behavior Scale were used in the study. In the analysis of the data; Skewness and Kurtosis, multiple linear regression analysis, Pearson Moments Multiplication Correlation Coefficient, Multiple Linear Regression Analysis and descriptive statistics were used. The work engagement, mindfulness levels of the participants were high and their positive organizational behavior levels were at the acceptable level. It was determined that there was a significant relationship between all the scales and their sub-dimensions. In addition, it was concluded that 37% of optimism, 21% of psychological resilience, 34% of hope and 47% of self-efficacy were explained by vigor, absorption, concentration and mindfulness.

Effects of Service Quality, Price and Promotion on Customers’ Purchase Decision of Traveloka Online Airline Tickets in Jakarta, Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carunia Mulya Firdausy ◽  
Rani Idawati
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Purchase Decision ◽  
Ticket Price ◽  
Business Profit ◽  
Airline Tickets ◽  
Airline Ticket

The growth of small businesses of airline tickets through online services in Indonesia is very rapid today. However, studies examining factors determining the customers’ purchase decision made towards the online airline tickets established by the small businesses in the country are not available yet, especially those studies published in high-caliber journals. For this reason, this study aims to examine the effects of service quality, airline ticket price and promotion on customers’ purchase decision of online airline ticket provided by the small business so called Traveloka company in Jakarta, Indonesia. The statistical method used to examine the above research question is by applying a multiple linear regression analysis. The model has one dependent variable that is customers’ purchase decision and three independent variables, namely, service quality, airline ticket price and promotion. Data were collected by using questionnaires distributed to 166 respondents of the online airline tickets customers of Traveloka in Jakarta. The statistical program to estimate the model is by using SPSS version 20. The study found that the online airline tickets services by Traveloka have been widely known by the respondents under survey. They also knew the way how Traveloka sells the online airline tickets to them. The study also found that service quality and airline ticket price have positive and significant effects on purchase decision made by the Traveloka’s costumers. However, the promotion variable has no significant effect on costumers’ purchase decision. Therefore, it is a must for Traveloka company to give great attention to improve the service quality and price in making the customers decided to buy the online airline tickets. Otherwise, the Traveloka’s customers will find other online airline tickets services. If this is the case, this condition will further mitigate the business profit that potentially is obtained by the Traveloka company. Thus, much remain to be done by the Traveloka company in order to sustain the value of the company.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Psychological Stress Among General Public in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Bo Zheng ◽  
Jie Sun ◽  
Lin Liu ◽  
Yi-Miao Zhao ◽  
Wei Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
General Public ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Stress Levels

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is our generation's greatest global challenge to our public health system. Vaccines are considered one of the most effective tools available for preventing COVID-19 infection and its complications and sequelae. Understanding and addressing the psychological stress related to COVID-19 vaccination may promote acceptance of these vaccines.Methods: We conducted an online survey from January 29 to April 26, 2021 to explore stress levels related to COVID-19 vaccination among the general public in China. Participants were asked to evaluate their psychological stress of considering whether or not to get vaccinated at the beginning period of the COVID-19 mass vaccination, after getting access to the information about the vaccine, as well as after getting vaccinated, using visual analog stress scale. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to explore factors potentially associated with COVID-19-related psychological stress levels before and after getting vaccinated.Results: A total of 34,041 participants were included in the final analysis. The mean stress score concerning COVID-19 vaccination was 3.90 ± 2.60 among all participants, and significantly decreased over time. In addition, the vaccine-related stress level significantly decreased after accessing information about the COVID-19 vaccine (N = 29,396), as well as after getting vaccinated (N = 5,103). Multivariable regression analysis showed higher stress levels related to COVID-19 vaccination in participants who were younger, having lower education level, having history of chronic diseases, mistrusting vaccine's efficacy, experience of vaccine allergy events, being affected by the COVID-19 epidemic, and having mental illness symptoms. Moreover, mistrust in vaccine efficacy and experience of vaccine allergy events had a long-term impact on psychological stress levels about COVID-19 vaccination even after getting vaccinated.Conclusions: The current findings profiled the COVID-19 vaccine-related psychological stress among the general public in China. Population-specific management and interventions targeting the stress related to COVID-19 vaccination are needed to help governments and policy makers promote individual's willingness to get vaccinations for public well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pengaruh Motivasi Kerja Dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Bappeda Kabupaten Wonosobo Tahun 2013

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-147
Author(s):  
Ary Sutrischastini ◽  
Ratna Setyani
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Test Validity ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Reliability Testing ◽  
Evaluation Influence ◽  
Environment Variables ◽  
Research Goal

This research goal is to identification and evaluation influence of work motivation and work environment to employee’s performance in BAPPEDA Kabupaten Wonosobo. The object of this research is 37 employees of Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Kabupaten Wonosobo. And the location of this research is at Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Kabupaten Wonosobo. The analysis used is test validity, reliability testing, and test the hypothesis, with the help of the computer program SPSS version 17, using multiple linear regression analysis. Based on calculations of data and analysis used, the regression equation is obtained: Y = 11.733 + 0.320 X1 +0.334 X2 + ε, by using the equation regression analytical method can conclude that (X1) take effect positively against employees performance. With t value in amount of 2,219 (bigger than t in table in amount of 1,690) and significance value in amount of 0,33. By applying significance limited value in amount of 0,05, it means, hypothesis that claim if work motivation take effect against employees performance can be accepted. There is a positive and significant correlation between work environment variables (X2) against employees. With t value in amount of 2,219 (bigger than t in table in amount of 1,690) and significance value in amount of 0,33 (smaller than 0,5). Simultaneously, work motivation take effect positively and significantly against employees performance with the F value in amount of 11,562 (bigger than 0.05), then obtained significance value 0.000. It can be concluded that the work motivation and work environment has a positive and significant influence on employee performance in BAPPEDA Kabupaten Wonosobo.

PENGARUH FAKTOR-FAKTOR INTERNAL PERBANKAN TERHADAP NON PERFORMING FINANCING PADA BANK UMUM SYARIAH

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-130
Author(s):  
Eka Ambara Harci Putranta ◽  
Lilik Ambarwati
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Capital Adequacy ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Regression Methods ◽  
Capital Adequacy Ratio ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Independent Variable

The study aims to analyze the influence of internal banking factors in the form of: Capital Adequency Ratio (CAR), Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR) and Total Assets (TA) to Non Performing Financing at Sharia Banks. This research method used multiple linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS 16.00 software which is used to see the influence between the independent variables in the form of Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR) and Total Assets (TA) to Non Performing Financing. The sample of this study was 3 Islamic Commercial Banks, so there were 36 annual reports obtained through purposive sampling, then analyzed using multiple linear regression methods. The results showed that based on the F Test, the independent variable had an effect on the NPF, indicated by the F value of 17,016 and significance of 0,000, overall the independent variable was able to explain the effect of 69.60%. While based on the partial t test, showed that CAR has a significant negative effect, Total assets have a significant positive effect with a significance value below 0.05 (5%). Meanwhile FDR does not affect NPF.

PENGARUH TRANSPARANSI PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DANA DESA DAN PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT DESA SIDOHARJO

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-50
Author(s):  
Dewi Kusuma Wardani ◽  
Ratih Ranika Putri Utami
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Community Members ◽  
The People ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Positive Effect

This study aims to determine the effect of transparency in financial management of village funds and community empowerment on community welfare in Sidoharjo Village, Tepus District, Gunungkidul Regency. This research method uses quantitative descriptive methods and primary data using questionnaires. This study took a sample of residents who were divided into 11 hamlets in Sidoharjo Village, Tepus District, Gunung kidul Regency. The sampling technique is stratified random sampling. Data collection is done by distributing questionnaires directly to people’s homes, attending social gatherings and routine meetings held by community members. It aims to obtain more data from respondents directly. The number of questionnaires processed was 120 questionnaires. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that community empowerment has a positive effect on the welfare of the people of Sidoharjo Village, Tepus District, Gunungkidul Regency, while transparency in financial management of village funds does not affect the welfare of the community in Sidoharjo Village, Tepus District, Gunungkidul Regency.

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