Attitude Behavior Research Articles

Predictor Factors Influencing Young Adults’ Purchase Intention of Organic Food in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This study is conducted to further understand the various behaviors of young adult consumers when it comes to organic food purchases. The study utilizes the AMOS SEM (v.24) tool to capture the relationship between the independent variables (perceived behavioral control, attitude, and subjective norm) and the dependent variable (the purchase intention of young adults). Young adults shape a growing demography in the heart of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. It is crucial for scholars to further understand their purchasing interest, especially concerning organic food. Convenience sampling was utilized in this study as it is a practical method to capture the views of young adults in urban areas. A total of 200 respondents were tested in this study. Data was collected in areas such as shopping malls and cafes as it is more populated with younger crowds. Responses were collected via a 5-scale Likert-based questionnaire with items adapted from various past literature, and internal consistency tabulated through Cronbach’s Alpha, Average Variance Extracted, and Composite Reliability. The hypotheses were further verified using Confirmatory Factor Analysis, revealing valid significance in the notion that subjective norm and perceived behavioral control do indeed influence young adults in their purchase intentions of organic food products. Based on the results achieved, these results imply that young adults still very much rely on their peers and filial support as well as a perceived internal emotional control over their spending choices to make decisions when buying organic food.

The effect of psychology factors and environmental concerns on mass rapid transit usage intention among private vehicle users in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Abstract Since its introduction in 2016, Malaysia has made improvements to the mass rapid transit (MRT) system; however, the current year’s usage figures are below expectations and do not meet target levels. Thus, the purpose of this study is to look at the elements that influence the behavioural intentions of private vehicle users to use the MRT in Malaysia. In this study, A total of 403 respondents who are private vehicle users from the Klang Valley were involved and the Pearson correlation test was used to investigate the relationship between the factors that potentially influence the behavioural intention to use MRT among private vehicle users. Next, the factors influencing private car users’ behavioral intention to utilize MRT were also investigated using the multiple linear regression method. The findings of Pearson’s correlation analysis show that all factors namely environmental concerns, perceived behavioural control, attitudes, subjective norms, and behavioural intention have a positive and significant relationship among those factors. Furthermore, the multiple linear regression model demonstrated that drivers of private vehicles are significantly influenced by attitude, subjective norms, and environmental concerns to switch to MRT as a mode of transportation.

Hubungan Perilaku Gotong Royong dengan Sikap Integrasi Nasional Peserta Didik Kelas X di SMA Batik 1 Surakarta

Various current developments have caused various phenomena of civic character that are in accordance with the spirit of Pancasila to begin to fade, one of which is mutual cooperation behavior. This is certainly not in accordance with the basic guidelines of the Indonesian state, namely Pancasila, which is closely linked to the spirit of unity. The problem of low levels of mutual cooperation behavior was discovered by researchers based on observations made on class X students at SMA Batik 1 Surakarta. The decline in mutual cooperation between students is characterized by a lack of caring attitude, egoism of students who prioritize their own interests, individualistic attitudes, and low awareness of students' responsibilities in a collaborative project. Given the related problems, it is necessary to strengthen mutual cooperation behavior among the nation's generations through education. One of them is through Pancasila Education as part of Citizenship Education. This research is research with a correlational quantitative approach. This research aims to prove whether there is a relationship between mutual cooperation behavior and the attitude of national integration of class X students at SMA Batik 1 Surakarta. The variables in this research are mutual cooperation behavior and national integration attitudes. The population in this study was all students in class X SMA Batik 1 Surakarta, totaling 450. The sample in this study was 84 students in classes X-5 and Data collection techniques through questionnaires. Data analysis uses normality, linearity and hypothesis testing. The results of the research show that there is a significant relationship between mutual cooperation behavior and the attitude of national integration of class X students at SMA Batik 1 Surakarta. These results are marked with R, namely 0.603 and a Sig value. namely 0.00. The correlation of behavior and attitudes in the results of this research strengthens the Theory of Planned Behavior. In other words, students' good mutual cooperation behavior correlates with their attitude of national integration in the good category as well.

Widening the gap? Evidence from Germany for changes in the attitude behaviour gap for transportation during COVID-19

Transportation is a main contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. For a sustainable transformation, consumers play a crucial role. While sustainability gains importance and is reflected in consumers' attitudes, consumers' behaviour does not always align with their sustainability attitudes - a discrepancy called the attitude behaviour gap. The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted people's daily lives and transport choices, potentially altering their attitude behaviour gap. Thus, the pandemic presents a unique opportunity to understand how crises and disruptions can lead to changes in the alignment between sustainable intentions and actions. Using local survey data from Germany, we identify socio-economic factors and transport infrastructure as key contributors to misalignments between attitudes and behaviour. Notably, during the pandemic, this gap widened, particularly among women and those with children, increasing inequalities among different socio-economic groups. This highlights the need for tailored policies to address the distinct mobility needs of these groups to allow them to act according to their attitudes and counteract increasing inequalities. Moreover, our findings underscore the importance of transitioning from individual motorized transport to public and more active modes of transport. This transition is particularly crucial in the German context, where levels of individual motorized transport are exceptionally high.

Political (de)modernization of Russia in the 1990s: turning events and models of conflict dynamics

A set of theoretical models are presented to explain the complex political dynamics in Russia in the 1990s.The parametric model is used to analyze the fluctuations of the political system in a conditional space defined by two axes: the scale of collegial division of power (CDP) and the level of state success. Major turning events as closely related structural changes shift the state of the political system along bothaxes. Political modernization occurs when success and CDP rise, while demodernization is defined as a decline on one or both scales. The contours model combines structure and agency processes and takes into account two contours of political dynamics. In the large - socio-political - contour, turning events affect grassroot structures and processes related to objective conditions of life, subjective moods, and behavioral attitudes of broad groups of the population. In the small contour (interactions of political actors with their rivalry and conflicts) the same turning events change the balance of power of the main players in national politics. The general principles of the dynamics of the CDP, state success in their interrelation, as a result of turning events as a consequence of the interaction of actors in the small loop under the influence of processes in the large loop are formulated. A step-by-step model explaining the natural shift to authoritarianism on the basis of these principles and under special conditions is proposed. Through these models, the mechanisms of conflict dynamics and socio-political processes of the 1990s in Russia are presented, when the processes of political modernization began to be combined with and then replaced by trends of demodernization.

Do demographic characteristics influence the financial literacy of microentrepreneurs?

AbstractFinancial literacy is crucial to the growth and development of any enterprise. This study investigates the impact of microentrepreneurs’ demographic characteristics on financial literacy by breaking it down into three components: financial knowledge, financial behavior, and financial attitude. The study data were collected from 132 microentrepreneurs through a survey questionnaire using a snowball sampling technique. An ordinary least square regression was used to analyze how entrepreneurs’ demographic characteristics are related to financial knowledge, financial behavior, financial attitude, and financial literacy. The study revealed that being male, having higher education and more experience, and operating in urban areas have a significant impact on financial literacy and its three components. However, age was found to have no significant impact on financial literacy. This study will help in designing targeted strategies and specialized programs for entrepreneurs looking at the significant impact of their diverse characteristics on financial literacy.

Factors Influencing Consumer Purchase Interest in Shopee and Tokopedia

The phenomena of internet usage, which is anticipated to grow over time, presents a new economic potential for e-commerce. One of the businesses owned by Pondok Modern Gontor, situated in Ponorogo City, East Java, is La Tansa Gontor Book & Stationery Store which currently also using e-commerce. This study aims to investigate the factors that influence consumer purchase interest in e-commerce used by La Tansa. The Theory of Planned Behavior, popularized by Icek Ajzen, is the theory applied in this study. This hypothesis is predicated on three different variables: behavioral attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. In this study, a descriptive survey method is combined with a quantitative approach. With a sample size of 358 participants, the population in this study consisted of the 3,416 followers in marketplace platform. Several linear regression tests were employed in this investigation. A total score of 31,038 indicated that the aspects of product price and quality were thought to be very influential. The product pricing component, one of the two variables included in the study, had the most significant impact on consumer purchasing interest. With a 66.3% percentage. Product quality, on the other hand, has a 11.48% influence on consumer purchasing interest. Overall, the factors of product price and product quality jointly affect consumer purchasing interest with a significance of 0.05 and a F computed value of 293,715 F table 3.021, indicating that both factors have an impact.

Exploring leader’s unethical proorganizational behavior and follower attitudes toward knowledge hiding and sharing in the service industry: a social learning perspective

PurposeGrounded in the framework of social learning theory (SLT), the current study explores the impact of leaders’ unethical proorganizational behavior (UPB) on their subordinates’ self-management and moral self-efficacy, which, in turn, affect knowledge hiding and sharing among followers. This study aims to examine how instrumental thinking influences the relationship between leader UPB and subordinate behaviors, shaping knowledge sharing and hiding.Design/methodology/approachUsing a longitudinal approach, this research uses a two-wave data collection strategy with a one-month interval. The study cohort comprises 378 employees drawn from technology service firms situated in China.FindingsEmpirical findings confirm that leader UPB is linked to increased follower self-management and knowledge hiding, as well as reduced moral self-efficacy. Instrumental thinking moderates these effects, amplifying knowledge hiding and diminishing moral self-efficacy while reducing knowledge sharing.Research limitations/implicationsThe study contributes to the existing literature on UPB by offering insights into the distinct consequences of leader UPB on knowledge-related behaviors of followers. Furthermore, the exploration of employees’ instrumental thinking in the context of leader UPB underscores the strategic manipulation of knowledge to fulfill individual goals, thereby enriching the underpinnings of the SLT. The study underscores the imperative for organizations to grasp the implications of UPB and underscores the necessity for stringent ethical frameworks to mitigate its deleterious impact.Practical implicationsThe study contributes to the existing literature on UPB by offering insights into the distinct consequences of leader UPB on knowledge-related behaviors of followers. Furthermore, the exploration of employees’ instrumental thinking in the context of leader UPB underscores the strategic manipulation of knowledge to fulfill individual goals, thereby enriching the underpinnings of the SLT. The study underscores the imperative for organizations to grasp the implications of UPB and underscores the necessity for stringent ethical frameworks to mitigate its deleterious impact.Originality/valueThe present study addresses a gap in the current literature by elucidating the multifaceted outcomes of leaders’ UPB on paradoxical behaviors related to knowledge sharing and hiding among followers. This nuanced examination underscores the need to comprehend the intricate contingencies that accentuate the effects of UPB, particularly in the realm of leadership dynamics. Grounded in SLT, this study delves into leadership dynamics and ethical decision-making.

Evaluation of final-year nursing students' attitudes towards preventing medical device‐related pressure ulcers using a ABC model of affect, behavior and cognitive dimensions

IntroductionHalf of the hospital-acquired pressure ulcers are associated with the use of medical devices. Nursing students provide care services to patients in clinical settings and intensive care units who have or are at risk for medical device-related pressure ulcers (MDRPUs). In the prevention and care of MDRPUs, the attitudes of nursing students towards preventing of pressure ulcers are as crucial as their knowledge level and clinical skills. AimThe aim of this descriptive study is to assess the attitudes of final-year nursing undergraduate students towards preventing MDRPUs across cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions of ABC model. Materials and methodsData of the study was handed between April 1 and December 31, 2021, with 147 final-year nursing students. Data were collected using the Student Information Form and the Attitude Towards Preventing Medical Device-Related Pressure Ulcers Questionnaire (ATP-MDRPUsQ). ResultsThe mean attitude score towards preventing MDRPUs was 3.98 ± 0.45 on a 5-point Likert scale. The mean scores for the cognitive, affective, and behavioral sub-dimensions were 3.88 ± 0.57, 4.15 ± 0.51, and 4.00 ± 0.672, respectively. A moderate positive relationship was found between the cognitive sub-dimension and both the affective and behavioral sub-dimensions (r = 0.451; r = 0.302; p < 0.01, respectively). Based on cluster analysis, the mean attitude scores of students towards MDRPU prevention were grouped into two clusters. The students in Cluster-2 and female students had higher mean attitude scores (p < 0.01). The item with the lowest mean score in the questionnaire pertained to the item, "I believe that I need training on the etiology and prevention of medical device-related pressure ulcers." ConclusionThe general attitudes of final-year nursing students towards prevention MDRPU were satisfactory. However, their cognitive attitudes were less positive compared to their affective and behavioral attitudes. It is recommended to incorporate theoretical and practical courses focusing on the prevention of these injuries into nursing curricula to enhance students' knowledge and attitudes.

Influential factors of corporate involvement in community resilience governance from the perspective of symbiosis theory

Urban resilience is a new paradigm for urban risk governance, whereas developing community resilience is the foundation for better resilient governance. Corporations serve as both the foundation and pivotal factor in ensuring the resilience of a community. Therefore, it is vital to encourage their active involvement in community resilience governance. This investigated the key influential factors of corporations in community resilience governance as well as the influence paths related to these factors. Firstly, multi-participant symbiotic relationships in the community resilience symbiosis system were analyzed. The hypothesis model of corporations’ involvement in community resilience governance was proposed, combining the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Theory of Social Practice. Finally, the subjective and objective factors and influence paths were explored based on the structural equation model and the linear regression model by questionnaire investigation. The results show that: 1) Corporate involvement behavior is influenced by subjective factors such as behavioral attitude (ATT), subjective norm (SN), perceived behavioral control (PBC), and behavioral intention (BI), and also by objective community institutional factors including Field and Social capital. 2) The five influence paths to behavior (B) are as follows: SN→ATT→BI→B; PBC→ATT→BI→B; PBC→B; Field × BI → B; and Social capital × BI → B. 3) The involvement behavior is the result of a combination of rational and moral reasoning, with rationality preceding morality. Field capital and Social capital positively and negatively moderate the transformation of behavioral intention into behavior, respectively.

The roles of word of mouth, religiosity and behavioral control toward halal cosmetics’ purchase intention: attitude as mediation

PurposeThis study aims at discovering the antecedent of halal cosmetics’ purchase intention by conducting development on planned behavioral theory through adding the constructs of word of mouth and religiosity. Attitude plays the role as mediation variable which correlates word of mouth and religiosity toward purchase intention and mediation variable between religiosity and halal cosmetics’ purchase intention.Design/methodology/approachThe sample of this study was 196 Muslim women living in Indonesia. This research was conducted using online survey via google form. The collected data were analyzed using partial least square.FindingsBased on the research findings, word of mouth did not directly influence halal cosmetics’ purchase intention. Religiosity variable also did not directly influence halal cosmetics’ purchase intention. Attitude played the role as the mediation between word of mouth and halal cosmetics’ purchase intention. Attitude was also able to become the mediation between religiosity and halal cosmetics’ purchase intention. Behavioral control and attitude directly influenced halal cosmetics’ purchase intention.Practical implicationsThis research findings supported business owners to make sure the cosmetics’ safety for the sake of the users. Halal label is a guarantee that the cosmetics’ process has been through the raw materials selection, the standardized product processing and also the hygienic distribution process.Originality/valueThe literature development of halal products, especially cosmetics, is pretty much needed, as cosmetics users tend to increase throughout the world. Business owners can elevate halal cosmetics’ position through users’ recommendation to increase the economic potential value of halal cosmetics.

The behaviour of e-commerce users: An empirical investigation of online shopping

This paper investigates the relationship between information and communication used by users on electronic commerce platforms. This study is underpinned by the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) to understand the factors contributing to electronic users' intention to use online shopping platforms. The primary data was collected using a self-administrated online survey from 422 respondents of online electronic commerce shopping users and analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) version 28. Empirically, this study shows that trust between e-commerce users in the digital platform as a medium, consumers’ intention to use the digital platform to make purchases and consumers’ behavioural attitudes significantly influence consumers’ intention to use online shopping platforms. The study's premises on user trust are beneficial for regulators, online business owners and the government because they help them identify the traits that give customers more confidence to use electronic commerce transactions. This study suggests that users’ trust in the information provided when dealing through electronic commerce transactions is vital for the parties involved. This study provides a theoretical framework for future research to examine the effect of these factors and determine the influence of diversification on electronic commerce behaviour.

Analysis of the Influencing Factors of Farmers’ Willingness to Participate in the Integration of Tea and Tourism—An Empirical Study of Tea Farmers in Emeishan City

This paper is based on a questionnaire survey of 277 tea farmers and the operating enterprises of Jia&amp;rsquo;e Tea Valley in Emeishan City. Using the theory of deconstructive planning behavior, the influencing factors of the willingness of tea farmers to participate in the integration of tea and tourism are analyzed. In order to unleash the enthusiasm and initiative of tea farmers, promote the organic integration of tea industry and tourism, increase their income, and promote rural revitalization. The results indicate that (1) Behavioral attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control have a significant impact on the willingness of tea farmers to participate in the integration of tea and tourism, but the influence of tea tourism integration concepts on tea farmers&amp;rsquo; behavioral attitudes is not significant. (2) Individual characteristics such as age, education level, family labor force, and per capita disposable income have a significant impact on tea farmer behavior attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, and have a significant indirect impact on the willingness to participate in tea tourism integration. Therefore, this article suggests that grassroots organizations should play a guiding role and increase publicity on the necessity and feasibility of integrating tea and tourism; Give full play to the leading role of village and community cadres, as well as the exemplary and driving role of tea farmers in the same village; Efforts will be made to enhance the recognition and trust of tea farmers in the enterprises they rely on, increase revenue expectations, expand participation channels, reduce participation thresholds and risks, and make tea farmers feel that they can make progress and gain through tea tourism integration, thereby enhancing their enthusiasm and initiative in participating in tea tourism integration.

Analysis of the Influencing Factors of Farmers’ Willingness to Participate in the Integration of Tea and Tourism—An Empirical Study of Tea Farmers in Emeishan City

This paper is based on a questionnaire survey of 277 tea farmers and the operating enterprises of Jia&amp;rsquo;e Tea Valley in Emeishan City. Using the theory of deconstructive planning behavior, the influencing factors of the willingness of tea farmers to participate in the integration of tea and tourism are analyzed. In order to unleash the enthusiasm and initiative of tea farmers, promote the organic integration of tea industry and tourism, increase their income, and promote rural revitalization. The results indicate that (1) Behavioral attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control have a significant impact on the willingness of tea farmers to participate in the integration of tea and tourism, but the influence of tea tourism integration concepts on tea farmers&amp;rsquo; behavioral attitudes is not significant. (2) Individual characteristics such as age, education level, family labor force, and per capita disposable income have a significant impact on tea farmer behavior attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, and have a significant indirect impact on the willingness to participate in tea tourism integration. Therefore, this article suggests that grassroots organizations should play a guiding role and increase publicity on the necessity and feasibility of integrating tea and tourism; Give full play to the leading role of village and community cadres, as well as the exemplary and driving role of tea farmers in the same village; Efforts will be made to enhance the recognition and trust of tea farmers in the enterprises they rely on, increase revenue expectations, expand participation channels, reduce participation thresholds and risks, and make tea farmers feel that they can make progress and gain through tea tourism integration, thereby enhancing their enthusiasm and initiative in participating in tea tourism integration.

Understanding consumers’ acceptance of edible food packaging: The role of consumer innovativeness

Edible food packaging helps address the problem of solid waste generated by conventional packaging, but consumers' acceptance of this novel practice remains uncertain. To understand the factors influencing consumers’ purchase behaviors, this research explored the effects of consumer innovativeness, attitudinal ambivalence, perceived behavioral control, subjective norms, and attitudes through an online survey. The results identified the impact of consumer innovativeness on perceptions of buying foods with edible packaging and the moderating role of attitudinal ambivalence. The findings extend the use of diffusion of innovation, planned behavior, and ambivalence theories, offering valuable recommendations for practitioners in the foodservice industries.

Building a culture of safety: Teacher and peer impact on safety behaviors among vocational high school students

There is an increased risk of workplace accidents for younger employees. Academic laboratories have demonstrated a higher prevalence of accidents. Occupational health and safety (OHS) education plays a central role in reducing the risk of accidents and aims to habituate safety behavior in educational settings. The current research aims to investigate the factors affecting students’ safety behaviors using a knowledge-attitude-behavior model within stimulus-organism-response frameworks. A quantitative and non-experimental study involved sending an electronic questionnaire to 959 Indonesian vocational high school students who had undergone half of their learning process in a workshop that put them at risk of accidents. A structural equation model was conducted on the data which showed that all variables in the model were valid and reliable. Teachers’ OHS leadership encourages students’ safety knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. Positive and noteworthy benefits to students' safety knowledge, attitude and behaviour are demonstrated by peer safety behaviours as indicated by similar results. Among the predictors, OHS knowledge had the greatest influence on students’ safety behavior. The current research findings provide evidence that supports the fact that student safety behavior follows the knowledge attitude behaviour model within the stimulus organism response framework.

Research on Low Carbon Consumption Intention Survey and Incentive Mechanism under the Dual Carbon Goal

In order to explore residents' low carbon consumption intention, this paper constructs a model of the influencing factors of low carbon consumption willingness through multiple linear regression with the help of planning behavior theory, and studies the incentive mechanism of carbon credits according to the model results. The results show that low carbon consumption behavior attitude, subjective norm and perceptual behavior control all have a positive impact on low carbon consumption intention, and the three independent variables can explain 77.1% of the changes in the dependent variable, among which perceptual behavior control has the greatest impact. Based on the results of the model, this paper briefly studies the incentive mechanism of carbon credits, and finally puts forward some reasonable suggestions for low carbon consumption based on the actual situation, so as to actively respond to and promote low carbon consumption actions.

Perceptions of Chinese women with a history of gestational diabetes regarding health behaviors and related factors: a directed qualitative content analysis

BackgroundGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common metabolic disorders during pregnancy and is associated with adverse outcomes in both mothers and their children. After delivery, women who experience GDM are also at higher risk of both subsequent GDM and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) than those who do not. Therefore, healthcare providers and public health practitioners need to develop targeted and effective interventions for GDM. In this study, we aimed to explore the perceptions regarding health behaviors and related factors during the inter-pregnancy period among Chinese women with a history of GDM through the lens of the theory of planned behavior (TPB).MethodsBetween December 2021 and September 2022, 16 pregnant Chinese women with a history of GDM were purposively recruited from a tertiary maternity hospital in Shanghai for face-to-face semi-structured interviews. They were asked questions regarding their health behaviors and related factors. The transcribed data were analyzed using a directed qualitative content analysis method based on the theory of TPB.ResultsThe health-related behaviors of the women varied substantially. We identified five domains that influenced women’s behaviors according to TPB constructs and based on the data collected: behavioral attitude (perceived benefits of healthy behaviors and the relationship between experience and attitude towards the oral glucose tolerance testing); subjective norms (influences of significant others and traditional cultural beliefs); perceived behavior control (knowledge of the disease, multiple-role conflict, the impact of COVID-19, an unfriendly external environment and difficulty adhering to healthy diets), incentive mechanisms (self-reward and external incentives); preferences of professional and institutional support (making full use of social media platform and providing continuous health management).ConclusionsThe health-related behaviors of women with a history of GDM were found to be affected by multiple factors. Healthcare professionals are recommended to provide women with sufficient information regarding the disease and to take advantage of the power of the family and other social support networks to improve women’s subjective norms and to promote the adoption of a healthy lifestyle.

Analysis of Actual Fitness Supplement Consumption among Health and Fitness Enthusiasts.

With the rising popularity of fitness supplements, understanding the factors driving their consumption behaviors is crucial. This study investigated the actual consumption of fitness supplements utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), Health Belief Model (HBM), and the Theory of Effort Minimization in Physical Activity (TEMPA) frameworks. The TPB provided insights into how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence individuals' intentions to consume fitness supplements. Additionally, the HBM sheds light on perceived effectiveness, benefits, barriers, and health motivation related to supplement consumption. Integrating the TEMPA framework further investigated the role of effort minimization in physical activity contexts. Through an online questionnaire, data were collected from a sample of 250 fitness supplement-consuming respondents. SEM analysis revealed significant associations between behavioral intentions and attitudes, perceived behavioral control, health motivation, and controlled precursors. However, it was seen that subjective norms, perceived effectiveness, perceived benefits, and automatic precursors were deemed insignificant. The findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the factors shaping actual consumption behaviors, offering valuable implications for marketers, health professionals, and policymakers seeking to promote informed and responsible supplement use among health and fitness enthusiasts.

Healthcare Students' Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Peers with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

The present study investigates healthcare students' affective, behavioral, and cognitive attitudes toward hypothetical peers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the effect of the ASD label on their attitudes. The MAS scale for ASD persons in the postsecondary education (Matthews et al., 2015) was translated and adapted in Greek according to the guidelines of World Health Organization (2016). Participants (n = 444) were randomly divided into three equal groups and completed their demographic information. Each participant read the three vignettes of the Greek-adapted MAS scale describing a communicative interaction with one hypothetical fellow student with autistic characteristics in three different social situations but in each group, the vignette's character was labeled differently (High-functioning, typical college student, and no-label). Students in the High-functioning group demonstrated more positive affective, behavioral, and cognitive attitudes toward the vignette characters than students in the no-label condition. Furthermore, students in the typical student group reported more rejective behaviors toward the vignette characters than students in the high-functioning group, implying that atypical behavior evokes rejection and stigmatization, while the label did not. Male students presented more positive cognitive attitudes across study groups in comparison to female students, while previous contact with individuals with ASD did not seem to impact significantly attitudes. The findings of the study indicate that knowledge of an ASD diagnosis leads to greater acceptance and have important implications for future research, disability policy makers, and university support services.