Habitual Behavior Research Articles

Disease Burden and Coping Strategies of Spouses of Patients with Psoriasis: A Qualitative Study.

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema, papules, and scales. It imposes a heavy psychological and social strain on both patients and their families. Surprisingly, there's limited research delving into the disease burden and coping strategies of spouses contending with psoriasis. The objective is to explore the disease burden faced and coping strategies utilized by spouses of individuals living with psoriasis. This exploration aims to offer insights crucial for devising mental health support and intervention strategies. The research methodology employed in this study was phenomenological, a qualitative approach. A total of fifteen spouses of patients with psoriasis were selected using an objective sampling method for in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was then applied to the recorded interview data to derive meaningful themes. This study has identified and analyzed three core themes concerning the disease burden and coping strategies of spouses of patients with psoriasis: Overwhelming disease burden; Lack of support system; Coping strategies (Problem - centered coping strategies: Proactive acquisition of disease knowledge; Active confrontation of illness - related issues; Behavioral habit alteration; and Emotional - centered coping strategies: Active acceptance and normalization; Passive acceptance and internalized stigma; Avoidance of disease - related problems). This study adds valuable insights into comprehending the disease burden encountered by spouses of patients with psoriasis and sheds light on the coping strategies they employ. Healthcare providers should proactively recognize and address the burden experienced by spouses early on. Establishing a robust support network is crucial, and promoting adaptive coping strategies can significantly aid spouses in effectively navigating and managing the complexities associated with psoriasis.

Characterization of Red Civic Education in Colleges and Universities under Big Data Platform and Optimization of Teaching Methods

Abstract In the era of big data, the implementation of red ideological and political education has a positive and practical guide to the daily behavior habits of college students, and plays a positive guiding role. The lack of red ideological and political education is one of the main reasons for the abnormal behavior of college students. In this paper, the daily behavioral habits of college students are modeled, and according to the different distribution characteristics of individuals on campus activities, abnormal class determination and cluster analysis are carried out. The abnormality detection operator is used to detect the strange behavior of college students. In the study of abnormal behaviors of college students, the proportion of medium and low intensity of deviant behavior college students in sports behavior is as high as 73%, the proportion of high intensity in dietary behavior is 53%, and the proportion of high intensity in consumption behavior is also more than 50%. The psychological attention characteristic value of abnormal behavior college students is lower than that of average behavior college students, and the fluctuation is slightly more significant than that of intermediate behavior college students. Except for the forgiveness and modesty factors, the other 13 positive psychological quality factors of abnormal behavior college students are lower than those of average behavior college students, and the evaluation of the quality of political thinking is more inadequate than 80 points, which is in the range of poor and general assessment. Given the abnormal behavior of college students, the optimization direction of red Civics teaching method is proposed.

Analysis of green art concept and interior design space utilization based on perception and behavioral association

Abstract This paper summarizes 13 indoor space design indicators that affect perception and behavior from three aspects: physical elements, other elements, and spatial attributes. Then, through the K-means algorithm and FP-growth correlation rule algorithm, we obtain the user’s behavioral habit data and carry out the simple correlation analysis and curve estimation regression analysis of the user’s perception and behavior based on the indexes in turn. On this basis, it is proposed that the indoor space stay time factor of green art users and spatial perception have 10 highly significant correlation indexes with 0.01 boundaries (two-tailed). Under the quadratic function model of the time factor R2=0.3425, the width in the spatial scale and the significance of the time factor have a P-value of 0.0065. The peak value of indoor natural light intake of the neighborhoods adopting the green design is 2,667.3% higher than that of traditional neighborhoods on cloudy days. The cost is 2667.3951 more, but the green interior design that is based on perception and behavioral association is highly effective.

Combining the streamlined bilinear attention network of preschool teaching young children’s learning habit cultivation

Abstract In the preschool education period of young children, the cultivation of good learning habits is launched for young children, and the value is gradually increased along with the growth of young children’s age, which ultimately leads to the development of children. The DSBC dataset is manually completed after collecting and classifying the learning behaviors of young children in this paper. The dataset is expanded by using data enhancement, and a bilinear convolutional neural network-based model for learning behavior habit detection for young children is proposed. The embedded attention module is utilized to create a simplified bilinear attention network model, and the SLBAN model is employed in real preschool teaching work. After the experimental analysis, the model of cultivating young children’s learning habits proposed in this paper produced a 27.65% amount of change in young children’s self-efficacy. Meanwhile, the F-test value was 265.255, P<0.01, which showed a significant positive influence effect. In the analysis of young children’s interest level in learning, the overall interest level of student #1 in the classroom for 40 minutes remained around 0.5, which indicates a high level of interest in learning.

Extending the Theory of Planned Behavior to Examine Factors Influencing Intention to Purchase Halal Chocolate Among Malaysian Muslims

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: The purpose of this study is to examine factors influencing intention to purchase halal chocolate among Muslim consumers in Malaysia by extending the classical Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). This study specifically investigates the influence of attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, halal knowledge, habit, and religiosity on the intention to purchase halal chocolate. Design/Methodology/Approach: A total of 252 valid responses were obtained through convenience sampling and analysed using SmartPLS 4.0. Research findings: The results indicate that attitude, subjective norms, and religiosity are the factors that influence purchase intention for halal chocolate, while perceived behavioural control, halal knowledge, and habit do not. Subjective norms have the strongest influence on purchase intention for halal chocolate, followed by attitude. Theoretical contribution/Originality: The findings contribute to the growing literature on halal food and consumer behaviour. In particular, the study provides empirical evidence on the importance of attitudes, subjective norms, and religiosity in influencing purchase intentions for halal chocolate. Practitioner/Policy implications: This study could serve as a basis for halal chocolate manufacturers, retailers, exporters, and importers to better understand Malaysian Muslim customers and the factors that drive them to purchase halal chocolate. Furthermore, the government and related agencies, such as the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), could devise strategies to re-establish and strengthen the country’s cocoa industry, allowing Malaysia to reclaim its position as the world’s leading cocoa producer. Research limitation/Implication: This study includes six variables that influence halal chocolate purchase intention. Future studies could include other internal and external factors influencing purchase intention, such as the role of the halal certification logo

Self-rated health status and hygienic behaviour of pregnant women in Hungary during the pandemic.

The aim of our research was to investigate the self-rated health status, health behaviour and hygiene habits of pregnant women, and to explore the influencing factors during the pandemic. The sample included 1,200 pregnant women who gave birth in the most progressive institutions of the three examined counties in Hungary; 839 questionnaires were returned, based on which the willingness to answer can be said to be 69.9%. After data cleaning, 640 questionnaires were added to the database. Descriptive statistical analyses and correlation tests were performed, during which we used the Pearson's chi-square test and Fisher's exact test. Socio-demographic factors show a significant correlation with the perceived state of health and the degree of responsibility for health, however, the existence of a chronic disease does not affect either the self-assessed state of health or hygienic behaviour. Factors influencing hygienic behaviour include residence, education, assessed income, and gestational age. We found no correlation between health status and hygienic attitude. Our results draw attention to the fact that among pregnant women - especially pregnant women with low socioeconomic status - education about hygiene habits is of particular importance. Teamwork is needed in this area, which should start during the period of preparation for pregnancy, but at the latest in the early stages of pregnancy.

Why do consumers buy paper bags? The Impact of Habit, Consumer Awareness and Sustainability as Drivers of Environmentally Responsible Consumer Behavior

This study investigates the drivers of environmentally responsible consumer behavior among Indonesian consumers, focusing on the impact of habit, consumer awareness, and sustainability. A sample of 252 participants were surveyed to examine the relationship between sustainability values, consumer vulnerability awareness, community consumer instrumentality awareness, personal consumer instrumentality awareness, habits, and responsible consumer behavior. This study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Smart-PLS 4 to analyze the data. The results showed a significant positive relationship between sustainability values, dimensions of consciousness, habits, and responsible consumer behavior. The findings emphasize the critical role of high awareness, personal agency, and habitual behavior in promoting green choices. These insights provide valuable guidance for businesses, policymakers, and environmental advocates who want to encourage positive environmental change through consumer behavior.

The Influence of Customer Perceived Risk on Online Purchasing Intention: with reference to Fast fashion Retail industry in Sri Lanka

Consumers' lifestyles and behavioral habits have altered substantially since the advent of digital marketing platforms, which has a big influence on consumption. More significantly, despite the fact that internet buying has many benefits, some consumers are a little more skeptical about it. According to the literature, there are several restrictions that affect consumers' purchasing intentions for online consumption of retail fashions and a nation like Sri Lanka is not particularly strong for online transactions or online shopping. This study is primarily based on online consumers’ behavioral shopping intentions. The independent variable, customer perceived risk is comprised with Financial Risk, Product Risk, Information Security Risk, Time Risk, Psychological Risk and delivery Risk. This study uses the positivistic research paradigm and deductive approach. Accordingly, purposive sampling technique was used by delivering the 400 questionnaires to internet users in Colombo district. Accordingly, data were analyzed using SPSS software after removing outliers. To evaluate the data, the study employed descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. According to the findings, Time risk was found to be not significant for purchasing online. Delivery Risk and Information security risk were the top-ranked determining variables among the major elements. Consequently, by reducing their perceived risk, this research assists in educating all dealers on how to draw clients to their online platform.

Factors Leading Students to Academic Dishonesty on the University Level in Pakistan

This research aimed to investigate the reasons behind academic dishonesty among postgraduate students at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad in Pakistan. A total of 105 students were randomly selected from the Faculty of Social Sciences for this study. Data was collected using a reliable and validated questionnaire, and the analysis was carried out using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results of the study revealed several factors contributing to learning difficulties, which in turn led to academic dishonesty. These factors included the fear of failure, lack of interest in studies, lower retention ability, difficulty speaking and writing English, fear of teachers, and language barriers. Personal factors like time management, daydreaming, laziness, parental pressure, low motivation from family, financial problems, and lower work morale had impacts on students. Behavioural factors such as deviation from targets, habits of sadness, careless behaviour, unethical behaviour, excessive anger, abuse and addiction, considering work or study as a burden and irrelevant teaching methodologies contributed to academic dishonesty. Teaching and social factors such as lack of teaching skills, communication barriers, overloading students with subject matter, sense of competition, social rejection and social injustice were also influential. This study suggested implementing strict and corrective measures, including raising awareness among teachers, students, and institutions to address and overcome academic dishonesty.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in People: Recognition and Prevention

Background: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas that lacks discernible color or scent. Individuals may experience the impact of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions originating from a range of sources, such as gas stoves, water heaters, fireplaces, and motor vehicles. Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the perception and knowledge pertaining to symptoms, risk factors, causes, and preventative strategies of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning among the general population in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Subjects and methods: The present investigation constitutes a cross-sectional study conducted on the overall population of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The research focused on those who are not involved in the healthcare profession, utilizing an electronic survey as the primary data collection method. The questionnaire primarily comprises three sections: socio-demographic information, knowledge evaluation, and habitual factors and behaviours pertaining to carbon monoxide poisoning. Results: Out of 568 participants, (52.8%) were aged between 18 to 25 years with (64.1%) being females. A significant proportion of the participants exhibited little knowledge (67.6%), unfavorable attitudes (72.4%), but shown commendable adherence to preventive measures (64.4%). Conclusion: There was a lack of knowledge and a weakness in attitude. Nevertheless, preventive practices are highly motivating. Individuals who possess awareness of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning tend to demonstrate superior levels of knowledge and adherence to safety precautions when compared to those who lack such awareness.

Touch-screen automatisms in the digital age

ObjectiveTo describe a novel set of gestural automatisms related to the use of digital screens on smartphones and tablets in patients with epilepsy. MethodsRepresentative patients were selected from among those admitted to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at the Toronto Western Hospital between April 2016 and January 2020, and included if they exhibited automatisms clearly related to or mimicking digital device use. ResultsIn total 5 patients were included, 4 female. All had temporal lobe epilepsy: 2 had left mesial temporal sclerosis and 3 had normal imaging. Nearly equal numbers of seizures began with right (5/9) and left (4/9) temporal onsets, with most automatisms occurring after seizure propagation to bilateral temporal involvement (6/9). Left-handed automatisms were most common (8/9). The majority of the automatisms (7/9) were perseverative on device usage prior to the seizure. ConclusionGestural automatisms appear related to the contemporary lived experience, culture, and habitual behaviour of patients with epilepsy. In the modern era, the use of smartphones and tablets are both common and habitual for many, and this case series shows that touch-screen automatisms may be added to the semiological panoply of temporal lobe seizures.

Digital Policing ; Studi Pemanfaatan Teknologi Dalam Pelaksanaan Tugas Intelijen Kepolisian untuk Mencegah Kejahatan Siber (Cybercrime)

After the sociological transformation of society to a digital society with the support of the internet network, most behavioural habits, culture have also changed. Including financial transactions that used to be carried out conventionally since the last decade using various application platforms. Various crimes, especially online fraud crimes, are increasingly threatening and increasing significantly with various modus operandi that change and continue to develop. The development of digital technology has not been maximally utilised by police intelligence to prevent various forms of crime. Police intelligence has not used digital technology to the fullest to collect information and conduct digital data collection. This has resulted in slow anticipation of various potential cyber crimes. Digital policing in the implementation of police intelligence tasks needs to be continuously developed by investing in the latest technological equipment in order to realise a predictive, responsive and transparent police force with justice.The approach in this research is qualitative research with a literature study method by analysing books, journals, media news related to the use of technology in police intelligence tasks.

PENGELOLAAN OBYEK DAYA TARIK WISATA BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL DI PANTAI PACAR KECAMATAN PUCANGLABAN KABUPATEN TULUNGAGUNG

"The research evaluates the implementation of locally informed tourist attraction management at Pacar Beach, Pucanglaban District, Tulungagung Regency. The engagement activities were carried out using techniques such as material presentations, discussions, and hands-on practice. The results of field observations and in-depth interviews have led to several conclusions and findings. These include the local traditions and oral expressions of the Pucanglaban community, the artistic horse dance performance known as 'jaranan,' the community's customs, rituals, and celebrations, the local knowledge and behavioral habits related to nature and the universe, as well as traditional crafting skills and expertise. The implementation of locally informed tourist attraction management at Pacar Beach has progressed smoothly and holds the potential for further development to attract more visitors. Despite the limited interest of foreign tourists in visiting Tulungagung Regency, Pacar Beach remains an appealing marine tourist destination in Tulungagung."

Habit and persistence.

Voluntary behaviors (operants) can come in two varieties: Goal-directed actions, which are emitted based on the remembered value of the reinforcer, and habits, which are evoked by antecedent cues and performed without the reinforcer's value in active memory. The two are perhaps most clearly distinguished with the reinforcer-devaluation test: Goal-directed actions are suppressed when the reinforcer is separately devalued and responding is tested in extinction, and habitual behaviors are not. But what is the function of habit learning? Habits are often thought to be strong and unusually persistent. The present selective review examines this idea by asking whether habits identified by the reinforcer-devaluation test are more resistant to extinction, resistant to the effects of other contingency change, vulnerable to relapse, resistant to the weakening effects of context change, or permanently in place once they are learned. Surprisingly little evidence supports the idea that habits are permanent or more persistent. Habits are more context-specific than goal-directed actions are. Methods that make behavior persistent do not necessarily work by encouraging habit. The function of habit learning may not be to make a behavior strong or more persistent but to make it automatic and efficient in a particular context.

Diagnosis, etiology, and management strategies of open bite malocclusions

Open bite malocclusion is a condition where the upper and lower incisors do not overlap vertically. It involves factors like structure, dental issues and functional challenges. This review offers an overview of diagnosing, understanding the causes and managing bite malocclusions. The condition is noticeable by the gap between incisors, difficulties in biting and speech and habits like tongue thrusting. In children thumb sucking is often associated with this issue underscoring the importance of intervention. Diagnosis relies on assessments, cephalometric analysis and categorization based on dental or skeletal elements. The causes can be attributed to factors, environmental influences or behavioral habits. Various management strategies are available with treatments playing a role using methods like fixed appliances clear aligners, and innovative temporary anchorage devices (TADs). Surgical interventions such as surgery address discrepancies when necessary. Considering that open bites are age conditions, behavioral modifications along with intervention using orthopedic appliances are crucial for effective treatment. Advanced diagnostic tools like cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) contribute to treatment planning. The retention phase ensures stability of results while patient cooperation remains essential throughout the process. Collaboration between orthodontist’s maxillofacial surgeons and other specialists is vital for care. The field of orthodontics is continuously advancing and with research we can expect improvements in our understanding and treatment of open bite malocclusions.

Integrating Citizens’ Avatars in Urban Digital Twins

Urban Digital Twins (UDT) represent a powerful tool to effectively make cities smart. Generally, UDTs are linked with other Digital Twins to build ecosystems where the citizen is at the heart of the ecosystem. This is why citizens should be considered first-class entities in the UDTs. At the same time, citizens’ privacy cannot be compromised. In this paper, we propose to integrate citizens’ digital twin in UDTs through their digital avatars (DAs). DAs allow exploiting citizens’ information, behavioral habits and personal preferences, while allowing them to have full control of their own data. We present our architecture that makes use of the Cloud-to-Thing Continuum to optimize available processing resources. We focus on a case study of the public transport service of the city of Malaga (Spain) and describe how we are approaching its implementation. Finally, we validate such UDT implementation through tests that evaluate its accuracy and the factors affecting its performance.

Student's Mobile Phone Habitual Behaviour for Academic Purposes: Empirical Evidence From A Higher Learning Institute in Malaysia

Student's Mobile Phone Habitual Behaviour for Academic Purposes: Empirical Evidence From A Higher Learning Institute in Malaysia

The temporal structure of goal-directed and habitual operant behavior.

Operant behavior can reflect the influence of goal-directed and habitual processes. These can be distinguished by changes to response rate following devaluation of the reinforcing outcome. Whether a response is goal directed or habitual depends on whether devaluation affects response rate. Response rate can be decomposed into frequencies of bouts and pauses by analyzing the distribution of interresponse times. This study sought to characterize goal-directed and habitual behaviors in terms of bout-initiation rate, within-bout response rate, bout length, and bout duration. Data were taken from three published studies that compared sensitivity to devaluation following brief and extended training with variable-interval schedules. Analyses focused on goal-directed and habitual responding, a comparison of a habitual response to a similarly trained response that had been converted back to goal-directed status after a surprising event, and a demonstration of contextual control of habit and goal direction in the same subjects. Across experiments and despite responses being clearly distinguished as goal directed and habitual by total response rate, analyses of bout-initiation rate, within-bout rate, bout length, and bout duration did not reveal a pattern that distinguished goal-directed from habitual responding.

Exploring the influence of COVID-19 on children’s development from preschool teachers’ perspectives in the post-pandemic era in China

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young children’s development from the perspective of preschool teachers in the post-pandemic era. It was conducted one semester after the official resumption of face to face teaching and learning in several kindergartens in China. The study utilises a qualitative methodology that interviews 33 preschool teachers from 26 provinces in China. Several multifaceted effects of the pandemic were explored on various aspects of children’s development. These include physical fitness, adaptive skills, social interactions, emotional regulation, language development, self-protection awareness, and digital skills. The results from the study discuss the observed differences among children in behavioural habits, emotional socialisation, and language abilities upon returning to kindergarten. In addition, the findings emphasizes the role of preschool teachers in recognising and regulating psychological, cognitive, and behavioural differences among young children, providing targeted support, and fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. By understanding the challenges and opportunities brought about by the pandemic, educators can empower young children to thrive in the post-pandemic era and navigate the evolving educational landscape successfully.

Exploring in-service preschool teachers’ acceptance of mobile learning in science teaching practice

In the sphere of preschool and elementary education, new interactive technologies built on intelligent mobile devices and auxiliary applications have drawn increasing attention. Based on the UTAUT2 (The expanding of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology) theoretical model, the purpose of this study is to understand the situation of pre-school preschool teachers’ willingness to use mobile learning. This study conducted a survey on 329 in-service preschool teachers in 9 cities in Fujian Province, China, and conducted data analysis through statistical analysis software SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions) 22.0 and AMOS (Analyze of Moment Structures) 22.0, verifying the UTAUT2 model in Effectiveness in understanding in-service early childhood teachers’ intention to move to learn. The results of structural equation modeling show that the proposed model has acceptable fitting data. The results of the study show that in-service preschool teachers have the willingness to actively accept mobile learning. Among many influencing factors, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, learning value, habit have significantly impact on behavioral intention to accept mobile learning. In addition, hedonic motivation did not support to affect behavioral intention and habit to affect use behavior. The study has important implications for researchers, educators, policy makers and mobile learning app designers.