scholarly journals A Study on the Influence of Consultant Capacity on Consulting Utilization and Social Network: Focused on Moderating Effect of Gender

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Kun-Myong Kang ◽  
Yen-Yoo You ◽  
Inchae Park
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Utilization Rate ◽  
Consulting Services ◽  
Positive Effect

Background/Objectives: This study will identify social networks and consultant capacity concepts to verify that social networks are important factors and study whether consultant capacity and social networks influence consulting use.Methods/Statistical analysis: The subjects of the study can be companies that have consulted consulting services of SMBs, and the samples were analyzed by conducting a questionnaire survey on more than 240 SMBs that have consulted consulting services in Korea. The survey consisted of 30 questions including 10 demographic items, and Likert 5-point scale was used. In the empirical analysis, descriptive analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, structural model analysis, and adjustment effect test were analyzed by AMOS 22.0 using SPSS 22.0.Findings: Studies have shown that first, the knowledge of consultants was shown to have a positive effect on the social network. Second, the ability of consultants was found to have a positive effect on social networks. Third, the attitude of consultants was found to have a positive effect on social networks. It is analyzed that the attitude of the consultant is expressed in personal feelings and that a strong network can be formed through a sincere attitude. Fourth, social networks have been found to have a positive effect on consultancy utilization. It means that the utilization of consulting can be improved through the formation of an active social network. Fifth, analyzing the differences in the path between the gender, it was found to be affected by the Moderating effect. In the case of men, consultant knowledge and attitudes have derived positive results in social networks and consulting use. And in the case of women, the ability of consultants became more active in consulting with social networks. Therefore, the difference in the effect between male and female was confirmed statistically.Improvements/Applications: In this study, it was confirmed that there was a difference between men and women when the consultant's ability affected the consulting utilization rate. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a detailed study of measures to supplement the gender gap in the competence of consultants in SMB consulting.

scholarly journals SOCIAL MEDIA AND PROTESTS ENGAGEMENT: WHAT’S GENDER GOT TO DO WITH IT?

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Herd Behavior ◽  
Path Modeling ◽  
The Social ◽  
Political Protests ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Collective Activism ◽  
Positive Effect

Social media allows people to organize themselves and take action against social injustices and policies. Used to spread information, social media has been linked to the dissemination of political protests around the world. Relying on the Theory of Planned Behavior and Herd Behavior, this studied aimed at identifying gender differences in social network protests’ participation. Making use of multivariate data analysis through Partial Least Squares Path Modeling (PLS-SEM), 318 Brazilians responded the study and the results indicate that there are differences between the relationships of the antecedents of the use of the social network between users of different genders. The differences are in the relationship between the attitude and the use of social networks to participate in protests, with a positive effect on men and negative on women. This means that men understand that participating in online protests through social networks can improve awareness of events, giving strength to the movement and helping to ease the tension of protests, while women do not. The results go beyond the studies on which they were based, including the gender multigroup analysis and presenting a new model of technology adoption with new elements, such as the herd behaviour, embracing the imitation, and the uncertainty constructs. There is also a contribution to a greater understanding of the influence of social media on collective activism or movements.

scholarly journals PENGARUH DUKUNGAN SOSIAL SEBAGAI MODERATOR KETIDAKSEIMBANGAN KEHIDUPAN-KERJA DAN KETERIKATAN KERJA PERAWAT

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 339
Author(s):  
Rosyeni Chan ◽  
Zamralita Zamralita ◽  
Rita Markus
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Impact

This study discussed about work engagement of nurses who experienced work-life imbalance and how the support from supervisor, coworker, organization, and family impacting it. This study aims to examined the moderating effect of social support in relation of work-life imbalance and nurses’ engagement and also evaluate the role of social support’s dimensions. A total of 120 nurses with a diploma in nursing participated in this study. They were working in nursing activities and lived with family as daily basis. The study was using adapted form of UWES-9, Industrial Society’s Work-Life, and CESS questionnaires. Measurement being done with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method and measurement model using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with Lisrel 10.0. Structural model testing showed that work-life imbalance significantly correlated with work engagement (r=-0.24, normed c2<2.00, RMSEA<0.05), and no significant moderating effect of social support was found. Only support from coworker moderated the work-life imbalance and work engagement of nurses (r=0.20, normedc2<2.00, RMSEA<0.05), and neither support from supervisor, organization, and family show any significant correlations as moderating variables. As conclusion, hypotheses was tested and confirmed. The findings showed work-life imbalance negatively correlated with work engagement, and support from coworker can help buffer the impact of imbalanced work-life condition on nurses’ engagement. The other dimensions of social support show no significant correlations. Perawat dalam melaksanakan tugasnya rentan menghadapi kondisi ketidakseimbangan kerja yang dapat mempengaruhi keterikatan kerja mereka. Untuk mengatasi pengaruh tersebut diperlukan sumber daya seperti dukungan sosial dari atasan, rekan kerja, organisasi, dan keluarga perawat yang dapat memberi dukungan pekerjaan bagi perawat. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk melihat peranan dukungan sosial dan masing-masing dimensinya sebagai moderator pada pengaruh ketidakseimbangan kehidupan kerja terhadap keterikatan kerja perawat. Partisipan penelitian adalah perawat (N=120) yang sedang aktif bekerja di bidang keperawatan dan berstatus tinggal dengan keluarga. Data diperoleh dengan kuesioner UWES-9, Industrial Society’s Work-Life, dan CESS yang telah diadaptasi. Pengolahan data menggunakan metode SEM dan pengujian model pengukuran menggunakan Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) dengan bantuan program Lisrel versi 10.0. Hasil pengujian structural model menunjukkan bahwa ketidakseimbangan kehidupan kerja berkorelasi signifikan terhadap keterikatan kerja (r=-0.24, normedc2<2.00, RMSEA<0.05), sementara peran dukungan sosial sebagai variabel moderator tidak signifikan berkorelasi. Hanya satu dimensi dukungan sosial, yaitu dimensi coworker, secara signifikan berperan sebagai moderator (r=0.20, normedc2<2.00, RMSEA<0.05), sementara dimensi supervisor, organization, dan family tidak menunjukkan korelasi yang signifikan sebagai moderator. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah ketidakseimbangan kehidupan-kerja berpengaruh negatif terhadap keterikatan kerja perawat, dan hanya dukungan sosial dari rekan kerja yang dapat berperan sebagai moderator dalam hubungan tersebut. Sementara dukungan sosial dari atasan, organisasi, dan keluarga tidak berperan sebagai moderator antara ketidakseimbangan kehidupan-kerja dan keterikatan kerja pada perawat.

scholarly journals SOCIAL NETWORKS AS A SUPPORT IN THE OLD AGE IN SPAIN

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 343-352
Author(s):  
SUSANA AGUDO PRADO ◽  
Marta García-Sampedro
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Active Role ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Digital Competence

Aim. This article presents the results of research whose aim is to establish if social networks are useful tools to promote social relationships and support for the elderly citizens. Method. One hundred thirty people over the age of 65 participated in the research. For this purpose, the scale “elderly people and social network” (elaborated ad hoc) was applied. Results and conclusion. The results obtained through descriptive analysis of the gathered data indicate that social networks provide support for elderly people who had already acquired digital competence in the past. The study also reveals that there are personal variables, especially of an educational nature, that determine the acquisition of an active role as generators and producers of digital content (prosumers). In conclusion, it could be said that social networks have a positive influence on the well-being of the elderly and their fight against undesirable loneliness. The more heterogeneous the social network is, the more active the elderly people are.

Social Media and Creativity

2017 ◽  
pp. 181-202
Author(s):  
Antonín Pavlíček
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Common Factors ◽  
Network Services ◽  
Video Sharing ◽  
Social Network Services

The usage of social media is vital part of businesses practices and lives of individuals today, tourism being not exception. Yet, despite the wide reach of social networks there is a lack of understanding which factors contribute to becoming an influencer on social network services. This chapter particularly focuses on the largest video-sharing platform YouTube. It analyzes common success factors in three different countries: Canada, Germany, Italy and concludes by explaining which factors can be considered as relevant in order to succeed on YouTube. The objective is to find common factors which enable Youtubers to succeed. Predict which quantitative and qualitative elements can actually influence the success of a Youtuber and through ANOVA, Descriptive Analysis and Linear Regression find if there's actually a link between these elements and the number of subscribers. Lastly, it will try to assess on three case studies, how different tourist destination use the power of YouTube.

scholarly journals The gender gap in job authority: Do social network resources matter?

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-399
Author(s):  
Lieselotte Blommaert ◽  
Roza Meuleman ◽  
Stefan Leenheer ◽  
Anete Butkēviča
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Social Network Theory ◽  
Network Resources ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Network Status

Women generally have less job authority than men. Previous research has shown that human capital, family features and contextual factors cannot fully explain this gender authority gap. Another popular explanation holds that women’s career opportunities are limited because their social networks comprise less beneficial contacts and resources than men’s. Yet, the role of social networks has received little attention in empirical research seeking to explain the gender gap in job authority. This study examines to what extent gender differences in social networks exist and are related to the gender authority gap. Drawing on two strands of social network theory, we develop hypotheses about the role of network diversity and network status. We test these hypotheses using representative longitudinal data from the NEtherlands Longitudinal Lifecourse Study (2009–2013). Results reveal that women generally had less diverse occupational networks in terms of contacts’ occupations and were less likely to know managers than men, network features which are found to be significantly related to job authority. Controlling for these gender differences in networks leads to a reduction of the observed gender authority gap that is statistically significant but modest in substantive terms.

scholarly journals Motivations of youth audiences to content creation and dissemination on social network sites

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 915-933
Author(s):  
Mª Cruz López de Ayala López ◽  
Pedro Paniagua Santamaría
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Uses And Gratifications Theory ◽  
Content Creation ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Very High ◽  
Different Levels

Young people show very high and intensive levels of social networks use. However, users have different levels of involvement as regards their degree of interactivity in these platforms. Supported by uses and gratifications theory and applying a factor analysis, the motivations that explain their participation in several profiles of social networks and differences between those who do and those who do not comment are analysed. Based on a self-administered survey of 461 young university students, the main conclusions include the diversity of nuances in the combinations of reasons that explain participation in different types of profiles on social networks; particularly worth highlighting are the similarities between profiles of NGOs and those of celebrities. Also of note is the tendency of users who comment on commercial, political, social and leisure profiles to display motivations linked to searching for information, being useful, influencing others, interacting and showing adhesion, depending on the sphere.

The Effect of Knowledge Management, Technological Capability and Innovation on the Enterprise Performance: A Comprehensive Emperical Study of the Turkish Textile Sector

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aytaç Gökmen ◽  
Ahmet Buğra Hamşioğlu
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Technological Capability ◽  
Enterprise Performance ◽  
High Level ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Textile Sector

This study aims to analyse the correlation among enterprise performance, knowledge management, technological capability and innovation. The sample of the study comprised 96 textile enterprises among the 500 largest companies in Turkey. Among those 96 companies, 45 of them responded to the research proposal and 225 questionnaires were assessed. The data acquired was analysed with factor analysis, correlation analysis, regression analysis and descriptive analysis. As a result of the research, a high level and significant correlation among the variables was established and the positive effect of knowledge management and technological capability on innovation was detected. Moreover, innovation was found to have a positive effect on performance as well.

scholarly journals Anteseden dari Complain dan Repurchasepada Konsumen Generasi Y

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Anggoro Setia Budi ◽  
Ina Oktaviana Matusin
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Positive Effect

<p><strong>Abstrak</strong></p><p><strong><em>Tujuan</em></strong><em> – Penelitian ini meneliti pengaruh karakteristik konsumen Generasi Y terhadap Complain dan Repurchasei. Dalam penelitian ini Generasi Y karakteristik konsumen dibagi menjadi lima jenis komponen variabel yaitu Tech Savvy, Heavily Influenced by Peers, Low Trust in Brand, Prolific of Social Media, dan Desire to Engage in Social Networks, sedangkan untuk komponen variabel dependen ada dua yaitu Complain dan Repurchase .</em></p><p><strong><em>Desain/Metodologi/Pendekatan</em></strong><em>: Sampel yang digunakan adalah individu yang telah berbelanja secara online setidaknya sekali dalam enam bulan terakhir, dan pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan mendistribusikan kuesioner kepada 200 responden. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling menggunakan alat model persamaan struktural yang dijalankan oleh program AMOS 22.0.</em></p><p><strong><em>Temuan</em></strong><em> - Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Tech Savvy, Heavily Influenced by Peers, Low Trust in Brand, dan Desire to Engage in Social Network memiliki efek positif pada Complain dan Repurchase. Sedangkan variabel Prolific of Social Media tidak memiliki pengaruh pada Complain tetapi hanya memengaruhi Repurchase.</em></p><p><strong><em>Keterbaruan/Nilai – </em></strong><em>Penelitian terdahulu lebih banyak menfokuskan pada kepercayaan pada level merek. Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman lebih mendalam mengenai kepercayaan konsumen terutama konsumen Gen Y.</em></p><p><strong><em><br /></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Purpose - </em></strong><em>his study examines the influence of Generation Y consumer characteristics on Complain and Repurchase. In this study Generation Y consumer characteristics are divided into five types of variable components namely Tech Savvy, Heavily Influenced by Peers, Low Trust in Brand, Prolific of Social Media, and Desire to Engage in Social Networks, while for dependent variable components there are two namely Complain and Repurchase. The samples used were individuals who had been shopping at least once in the last six months online, and the data collection was done by distributing questionnaires to 200 respondents.</em></p><p><strong><em>Des</em></strong><strong><em>ign</em></strong><strong><em>/Met</em></strong><strong><em>hodology</em></strong><strong><em>/</em></strong><strong><em>Approach:</em></strong><em>The method used is purposive sampling using a structural equation model tool run by the AMOS 6.0 program.</em></p><p><strong><em>Finding </em></strong><em>- The results of this study indicate that Tech Savvy, Heavily Influenced by Peers, Low Trust in Brand, and Desire to Engage in Social Network have a positive effect on Complain and Repurchase. Whereas the Prolific of Social Media variable has no influence on Complain but only affects the Repurchase.</em></p>

scholarly journals The use of social networks in scientific research with questionnaires

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Soraya de Mattos Camargo Grossmann ◽  
Mariela Dutra Gontijo Moura ◽  
Michelle Danielle Porto Matias ◽  
Saul Martins Paiva ◽  
Ricardo Alves Mesquita
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the response rate of the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire sent and received by mail and over a social network to caregivers of individuals with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) in Brazil. Methods: All volunteers were first-degree relatives of patients with EB that directly spent time helping them with their basic activities of daily living. A maximum of two caregivers per patient could answer the questionnaire. Volunteers were divided into two groups: for group 1, questionnaires were sent to 53 members of a support association for the disease by mail, and for group 2, 798 members of the Facebook™ page of friends and relatives of patients with EB were invited to participate using an access link to Google Drive™ to gain access to the questionnaire. The data from both groups were analyzed 150 days after the start the study. Descriptive analysis was performed by EpiInfo8 and the return of questionnaires was evaluated according to age, sex, and time of return using the Chi-squared and Fisher’s exact test. Results: After 150 days, 30 questionnaires were returned, 17 (56.7%) of which from group 1 and 13 (43.3%) from group 2. Approximately 12 questionnaires were returned by mail and 11 over the social network. Conclusions: The data collection of the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire from caregivers of individuals with EB over a social network seems to be efficient mainly when it is necessary to collect results within a short timeframe, highlighting the importance of social networks as a means for conducting this type of research. However, in our study, the most efficient method was distributing the questionnaires by mail.

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