ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZENSHIP FOR THE RATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR WASTE IN THE CITY OF BEJAIA, ALGÉRIA (REPORT AND LIMITS)

The problematic of rational management of household and similar wasteis a responsibility shared between all the actors of the city. The citizen or user has a great contribution in the success of this management. This by contribution to the realization of their duty and right in the collection of household and similar waste (HSW). The objective of this study is to examine the degree of enrollment of environmental citizenship in relation to the management of (HSW) in the collection and pre-collection phase in the city of Bejaia. The amount of waste generated in this city continues to increase (0.84 Kg/d /Inhabitant), with a daily tonnage which reaches 191 tonnes. These quantities of household waste produced and thrown away daily appear dispersed and scattered randomly in the sectors of the city. This observation reflects the negative behavior of the inhabitants, and has caused several consequences on the living environment, and on the tourist vocation of the city in general. This does not allow the city to play its functionality and represents a discomfort in front of all users, and particularly a failure in front of the actors of this city. Resorting to the implementation of shared management will allow the city of Bejaia to strengthen the level of environmental citizenship. Thus, correct the level of offset in the collection phase.

The Nusantara Characters in Overcoming Negative Behaviors

Understanding Nusantara character is important to overcome negative behaviors that often occur in the hearts of community. This study attempts to explore how Nusantara character is able to overcome negative behaviors. This study is literature in nature using several Indonesian journals of psychology. The results of this study indicate that the characters are developed from subjective happiness, motivation of achievement, and tolerance. These three characters have potentials to overcome negative behaviors. The author suggests that Indonesian researchers in psychology need to meticulously investigate cultural values in certain communities and the construction of Nusantara characters. Keywords: personality archipelago, negative behavior Menelurusi karakteristik kepribadian nusantara ini penting dilakukan untuk mengatasi perilaku negatif yang kerap muncul di tengah-tengah masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian ini berusaha menunjukkan karakteristik kepribadian nusantara, sekaligus menjadi solusi alternatif mengatasi perilaku negatif. Penelusuran ini menggunakan studi literatur, diambil dari jurnal-jurnal psikologi Indonesia. Hasil penelusuran menunjukkan bahwa salah-satu karakteristik kepribadian nusantara ialah kebahagiaan subjektif, motivasi berprestasi, dan toleransi. Karakteristik ini dapat menjadi solusi alternatif mengatasi perilaku negatif. Jadi, kesimpulannya ialah karakteristik kepribadian nusantara meliputi kebahagiaan, motivasi, dan toleransi, yang hal ini dapat berkontribusi mengatasi perilaku negatif. Meskipun demikian, penelusuran ini memiliki keterbatasan yakni masih minimnya sumber-sumber penelitian psikologi nusantara, ke depan para peneliti psikologi Indonesia perlu menggali nilai-nilai budaya dalam masyarakat tertentu dan mengkonstruknya menjadi kepribadian nusantara. Kata Kunci: kepribadian nusantara, perilaku negatif

Who wants to wash away their sins? Guilt and shame proneness and behavioral moral cleansing endorsement: a pilot study

In our pilot cross-sectional study, we aimed to explore the associations between guilt and shame proneness and moral cleansing endorsement. Our sample consisted of 484 adults (73.3% females), aged 18 and 53 (M=24.09, SD=7.32). We used a novel approach to explore moral cleansing mechanisms, i.e., a two-item scale assessing behavioral cleansing endorsement (one's agreement with the idea that people must "wash away" their immoral acts by acting in ethical ways that would "clean" their moral debt). In addition to the significant associations that we found between moral cleansing endorsement and the guilt and shame proneness dimensions (i.e., negative behavior evaluation, repair action tendencies, negative self-evaluation, and withdrawal action tendencies), results also suggested that moral cleansing endorsement was significantly predicted by overall guilt and shame proneness. More specifically, we found that higher levels of guilt and shame proneness might account for higher moral cleansing endorsement levels. We also found important associations with participants' age: our findings suggested that the higher the age, the higher the endorsement for moral actions aimed to "clean" immoral deeds. Results are discussed in relation to cultural-related factors.

Positive Behavior Management: Assessment of Rugby Referees in Children Sport

During children’s sports competitions, the referees play a special role. The referees are expected to be able to identify behavioral problems (of players, coaches, and fans), applying specific techniques to prevent negative behavior of players. Adapting these actions to the specifics of the group or individuals is crucial in providing a safe educational environment that promotes child development. The main objective of this research was to assess the quality of referees’ interactions with players in terms of positive behavior management and proficiency during rugby matches of children aged 6–12 years. Twenty-three rugby referees officiating matches organized by the Polish Rugby Union in Poland participated in the study. The research used the Referee–Players’ Interaction Assessment Scoring System tool. Additionally, referee–player interactions were recorded with a GoPro 8 camera along with audio from a wireless intercom. The significance of differences between the ratings for each indicator was tested by chi-squared test, while a non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare the mean ratings of positive behavior management and proficiency. The Mann–Whitney U-test was used to compare differences between assessments of experienced and inexperienced referees. The observations showed that referees were rated significantly higher in the proficiency dimension than in positive behavior management dimension. Nevertheless, both ratings represent an average level of quality of interactions with the players. The referee’s experience did not determine the quality of his or her interactions with the players in the specific dimensions. The following conclusion was drawn from the research: referees should be trained in the methods and techniques for managing player behavior and should act to prevent the occurrence of negative behavior, by presenting clear and understandable expectations to players before the match and using preventive measures.

Parental Phubbing and Children’s Social Withdrawal and Aggression: A Moderated Mediation Model of Parenting Behaviors and Parents’ Gender

The present study sought to examine whether parental phubbing was significantly related to children’s social withdrawal and aggression, and determine whether positive and negative parenting behaviors mediated this association. We further examined whether parents’ gender moderated the direct and indirect relationships between parental phubbing and children’s social withdrawal and aggression. The participants included 465 Chinese fathers and mothers from different families, and each father or mother had one child from preschool and early school aged 4–10 years. They completed the measures regarding their experience with parental phubbing, positive and negative parenting behaviors, and children’s social withdrawal and aggression. Results showed that parental phubbing was positively related to children’s social withdrawal and aggression. Positive and negative parenting behaviors significantly mediated the associations between parental phubbing and children’s social withdrawal and aggression. Furthermore, parents’ gender moderated the relationships between parental phubbing and children’s social withdrawal and aggression. Specifically, in the mediating model of positive parenting behavior, the pathways from parental phubbing to children’s social withdrawal and parental phubbing to children’s aggression were significantly different. In the mediating model of negative behavior, the pathway from negative parenting behavior to children’s social withdrawal was significantly different.

When your favorites disappoint: Self-construal influences response to disappointing brand experiences

This research examined the effect of self-construal (independent vs. interdependent) on people’s responses to disappointing brand experiences. We propose that following a disappointing brand experience, independents are more likely than interdependents to express intentions for negative behavior. This effect is due to differences in the importance ascribed to various goals: independents are focused on their own personal goals and expectations, whereas interdependents are focused on maintaining pleasant and harmonious relationships. Consequently, when independents experience disappointment (i.e., their expectations are not met), they appraise the situation as less pleasant than do interdependents. Independents are thus more likely to experience negative emotions, which in turn lead to negative behavioral intentions. Three studies, in which self-construal was primed, supported this prediction. In experiment 1 participants imagined a sports event where their favorite team played carelessly and lost. Participants in the independent (vs. interdependent) prime condition were more likely to express intentions of negative behavior toward the sports team; negative emotions partially mediated this effect. Experiment 2 provides evidence for the mediating role of emotional appraisal in the extent to which the disappointing experience (sports event) is perceived as unpleasant. Experiment 3 replicates these findings in the context of service failure at a restaurant. It also provides evidence for the role of prior expectations in this effect, demonstrating that the effect occurs only when participants have prior expectations, and does not occur in their absence. This research sheds light on the effects of self-construal on emotional and behavioral responses to negative brand experiences, and highlights the processes underlying these effects.

How Corporate Social Responsibility Can Buffer the Unfavorable Outcomes of the Brand in Crisis: A Mediation Role of Corporate Hypocrisy and Gratitude in Saudi Arabia

Aims: The paper aims to clarify the conceptual relationship among CSR, corporate hypocrisy, gratitude, satisfaction with corporate COVID19 response, eWOM, and crisis resiliency. It proposes modelling the influence of CSR in the COVID19 pandemic in buffering customers’ negative behavior via the firm being honest and customers being more appreciative. The study aims to expand the domain of CSR in crises by the mediation effect of the psychological mechanisms: corporate hypocrisy and gratitude on satisfaction with corporate COVID19 response. This study also attempts torede fine CSR incrises. Study design: The paper opted for a conceptual paper based on the situational crisis situation ‘SCCT’ theory and the reciprocity cycle of customer gratitude. Results: The paper provides conceptual insights about how CSR can mitigate customers’ negative behavior or increase their positive behaviors. It suggests that the SCCT theory and the reciprocity cycle of customer gratitude can theoretically explicate the relationships among CSR, corporate hypocrisy, gratitude, satisfaction with corporate COVID19 response, eWOM, and crisis resilience. Conclusion: This research presents a theoretical explanation on how CSR can mitigate the negative consequences from firms being hypocritic or expand the positive outcomes from customers’ being more grateful during the COVID19 in Saudi Arabia in the telecommunication industry. This paper explains how CSR can buffer the negative effects of crises. Finally, the authors have redefined CSR in difficult situations.

Queer Performativity and Sexual Orientation in Christopher Isherwood’s A Single Man

This research examines the queer performativity and sexual orientation in a novel entitled A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood. The main purpose of this study is to reveal the signs of homosexuality by the protagonist George. The queer studies analytical perspective is used to analyze how the writer constructs the sexual desire of the main character through several events. The study aims to scrutiny the queer performativity and sexual orientation of the main character as a flexible and indeterminate entity exactly in accordance with Butler’s theory, besides, the writer uses Sedgwick’s perspective that explains and describes sexual orientation and gender. The result of the analysis shows some symptoms that exist in George’s character. Living with a different sexual orientation as homosexual is not an easy job when the surrounding is heterosexual society. The situation can create a confusion and over self-identity also an existence of life anxiety. This exhibits negative behavior towards homosexuals and excludes them from autonomous carrying out their identity and essence. This research can give the readers a deeper understanding of what the queer process idea in the field of literature or in the workplace, hence, this also can be a new idea for future readers who are interested in discussing homosexual or gay men’s psychology.