Influencing factors of rural household firewood consumption: theoretical model and empirical research of typical area in Chongqing Municipality

Sexting, defined as the exchange of sexually explicit contents among adolescents and young adults using electronic media, has become a popular topic of interest in the wider public. This paper proposed a theoretical model to explain motivational determinants of sexting behaviour. We reviewed sexting literature to show how multiple empirical confirmed motivational factors can be modelled within our framework. By analysing empirical research, we posited a set of individual characteristics and contextual characteristics that explain sexting behaviour. We offered a systematic review of motivational determinants relevant to capture sexting behaviour and guidelines for future research in this area. We intended by this theory to organize prior research into a more theoretically satisfying approach to study sexting and to encourage researchers to expand the model and use it in future studies.

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Minding the Mechanisms: A Discussion of How Mindfulness Leads to Positive Outcomes at Work

Industrial and Organizational Psychology ◽

10.1017/iop.2015.89 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 620-629 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Dexter Miksch ◽

Meghan I. H. Lindeman ◽

Lebena Varghese

Keyword(s):

Theoretical Model ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Practical Importance ◽

Work Outcomes ◽

Future Research ◽

Positive Outcomes ◽

Mindfulness Practices ◽

Mediating Mechanisms ◽

The Many ◽

Positive Work

Hyland, Lee, and Mills (2015) asserted that the many benefits of mindfulness practices have been underutilized and understudied at work. We agree with the focal article's stance that more research is needed on mindfulness at work. We extend this argument to include a request that future research pays attention to the mechanisms responsible for the effects of mindfulness at work. In this commentary, we (a) briefly discuss the practical importance of understanding the mechanisms by which mindfulness practices lead to positive outcomes, (b) outline the mediating mechanisms proposed by the leading theoretical model of mindfulness effects and how those mediators apply to work, and (c) argue that more rigorous, empirical research is needed to understand the mechanisms through which mindfulness practices lead to positive work outcomes.

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Study on Protection Measures of Highway Cutting Soil Slope in Seasonal Frozen Regions

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.477-478.431 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 477-478 ◽

pp. 431-434

Author(s):

He Wu ◽

Wen Chong Yu ◽

Qi Ge ◽

Guo Feng Wang ◽

Yi Qi Wang

Keyword(s):

Theoretical Model ◽

Influencing Factors ◽

Saturated Soil ◽

Soil Stability ◽

Soil Slope ◽

Protection Measures ◽

Side Slope ◽

Model Form ◽

Melting Period ◽

Soil Cutting

The main causes and influencing factors of artificial side soil slope slide of soil-cutting in seasonal frozen area are analyzed and put forward, and a mechanical theoretical model form is also put forward. Based on checking computation of artificial side slope saturated soil stability in melting period, it provides effective measures by adopting drainage to stabilize side slope instead of cutting it to keep soil-cutting side slope stable in the seasonal frozen area. Then the comprehensive stability technology of side slope by introducing geotextile as lower levels drainage and by adopting net geotextile lattice to stabilize soil and planting Malian grass.

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An empirical research on the influencing factors of express company's customer loyalty

2012 International Conference on Management Science & Engineering 19th Annual Conference Proceedings ◽

10.1109/icmse.2012.6414253 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Jing-bo Shao ◽

Bei-bei Guo ◽

Ke-ke Chen

Keyword(s):

Empirical Research ◽

Influencing Factors ◽

Customer Loyalty

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Preconscious and Postconscious Processes Underlying Construct Accessibility Effects: An Extended Search Model

Personality and Social Psychology Review ◽

10.1207/s15327957pspr0404_3 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 317-336 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Thomas E. Ford ◽

Erik P. Thompson

Keyword(s):

Information Processing ◽

Theoretical Model ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Search Model ◽

Contrast Effects ◽

Central Tenet ◽

Construct Accessibility

In this article we first review research relevant to current models of assimilation and contrast effects. Second, we introduce a new theoretical model that specifies how preconscious and postconscious processes jointly contribute to the occurrence of assimilation and contrast effects. Furthermore, a central tenet of our model is that the perceiver's information-processing goals (expediency and accuracy goals) regulate these preconscious and postconscious processes, and they thus play an important role in moderating the magnitude of assimilation and contrast effects. We propose that our new theoretical model provides a parsimonious account for existing findings and derives a number of novel hypotheses to be tested by empirical research.

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Representation of value and meaning in the structure of vandalism: an empirical study

Вестник Костромского государственного университета им Н А Некрасова ◽

10.34216/2073-1426-2020-26-4-80-85 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (4) ◽

pp. 80-85

Author(s):

Kirill V. Zlokazov

Keyword(s):

Theoretical Model ◽

Young People ◽

Empirical Study ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Theoretical Basis ◽

Current State ◽

Subjective Value ◽

State Of Research ◽

The Relationship

The article is devoted to predicting and preventing urban vandalism. In the article described current state of research on structure of vandalism – motives, attitudes, ideas. It is shown that the activity approach can serve as a theoretical basis for study of the internal plan of vandal actions. On its basis, a theoretical model is determined, including the motive of vandalism and the ideas that regulate its implementation. These are the subjective value of vandal action and value that subject attaches to vandal action. The organisation, procedure and results of empirical research are described. Using a sample of young people living in 106 Russian cities (n = 650 people), we study the relationship between subjective ideas about the ability to commit a vandal act, its motives, attributed value and meaning. The results show that there is a conjugate effect of these representations on subjective ability to behave like a vandal. Their interpretation shows the presence of opposite approaches to the assessment of vandalism – from rejection to acceptance.

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