Conscious Attitude Research Articles

Partisan winds: Group-level polarization and issue-framing propel attitudes about local wind farms

Political polarization is an obstacle to public support and effective communication for renewable energy projects. Depolarizing messages can be helpful, but it is difficult to determine where to concentrate efforts until social scientists first disentangle the effects of unconscious issue-based and conscious group norm-based polarization processes. This study investigates the extent to which attitudes towards wind energy development are polarized in the United States, focusing on attitudes about local wind farms. We tested different frames in a survey with 1300 U.S. participants, combining implicit and explicit attitude measures to measure unconscious and conscious attitudes towards nearby wind farms, respectively. Our findings suggest that explicit attitudes towards wind farms are more polarized than implicit attitudes, emphasizing the role of conscious processes in shaping attitudes. Furthermore, perceptions of within-party support significantly influence explicit attitudes, indicating the importance of group norm-based polarization in this context. While our framing interventions aimed at addressing issue-based polarization yielded mixed results, the moderating effect of perceived within-party support underscores the potential efficacy of interventions targeting group-level processes. Regarding policy implications, our findings highlight the importance of considering both issue-based and group norm-based polarization when developing and implementing communication strategies for garnering local support for nearby renewable energy developments.

THE IMAGE OF THE WORLD OF A FUTURE TRANSLATOR ACCORDING TO A THEORY OF ELITE LINGUISTIC PERSONALITY

We showed, that our surveys of university teachers had given some special grounds for distinguishing as components of the Language Personality of the future translator a number of competencies: language competence (awareness of a language as a dynamic open system that is in constant development, language units of all levels, their expressive possibilities, aesthetic potential; mastery of language skills and abilities); speech competence (the ability to use linguistic means in a communicative manner, adequate for the purposes of communication, that is, the possession of speech skills and abilities); communicative competence (the ability to carry out productive communication in order to obtain and transmit information, the ability to convince the interlocutor, to induce him/her to certain actions, to obtain additional information about the interlocutor through the analysis of his communicative behavior, the ability to carry out positive self-presentation), multicultural competence (a complex of knowledge related to Ukrainian and World Culture, the formed ability to harmonize one’s own speech and life-creating activity with learned ethical, aesthetic and other values); translation competence, which we consider the main indicator of the formation of the Linguistic Personality of a future translator. We proved, that a notable feature of a Linguistic Personality was its constant intellectual development, enrichment of vocabulary, development of linguistic sense, linguistic creativity. According to the analysis of psychological research, the priority feature of the personality is the formation of consciousness and self-awareness. Language Consciousness and Language Self-awareness are signs of Linguistic Personality. The goal of studying the Ukrainian language in higher educational establishments should be the formation of a nationally conscious Language Personality of the future specialist, which mean not only the assimilation of knowledge, the formation of abilities and skills, but also the formation of a nationally conscious attitude towards the language, which is expressed in the desire and the ability of speakers to communicate in the Ukrainian language in various life situations, a responsible attitude to one’s own speech, constant, persistent activity on its improvement, defense of the priority of the Ukrainian language in the society. Correlation of the formation of the Linguistic Personality of future translators with the pedagogical goal of their professional development requires the substantiation of the intercultural conditioning of the formation of the Linguistic Personality of future translators.

Needs and perceptions regarding healthy eating among people at risk of food insecurity in the Netherlands

Abstract Background Healthy eating behaviour is an essential determinant of overall health. This behaviour is generally poor among people at risk of experiencing food insecurity, which may be caused by many factors including perceived higher costs of healthy foods, financial stress, inadequate nutritional knowledge, and inadequate skills required for healthy food preparation. Few studies have examined how these factors influence eating behaviour among people at risk of experiencing food insecurity. We therefore aimed to gain a better understanding of the needs and perceptions regarding healthy eating in this target group. Methods We conducted a qualitative exploration with 10 participants at risk of experiencing food insecurity in the Netherlands. Results and conclusions The analysis using an inductive approach identified four core factors influencing eating behaviour: Health related topics; Social and cultural influences; Influences by the physical environment; and Financial influences. Overall, participants showed adequate nutrition knowledge. However, eating behaviour was strongly influenced by social factors and physical environmental factors. Perceived barriers for healthy eating behaviour included poor mental health, financial stress, and high food prices. Participants had a generally conscious attitude towards their financial situation, reflected in their strategies to cope with a limited budget. Participants were familiar with several existing resources to reduce food-related financial strain and generally had a positive attitude towards these resources. An exception was the Food Bank, of which the food parcel content was not well appreciated. Proposed interventions to reduce food-related financial strain included facilitating social contacts, increasing healthy food supply in the neighbourhood, and lowering prices of healthy foods. The insights from this study increase understanding of factors influencing eating behaviour of people at risk of food insecurity.

Innovative methods of teaching the discipline "Gymnastics with teaching methods"

Gymnastics as a discipline in a modern higher education institution plays an important role in the physical and comprehensive development of students. It covers not only physical exercises, but also has pedagogical, social and educational value. Gymnastics contributes to the education of students in a conscious attitude to their health, physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. It also forms habits of regular physical exercises, which is an important factor in the prevention of various diseases. Innovative technologies can be introduced into the process of teaching gymnastics to improve the quality of teaching. This includes the use of video analysis, digital tools for monitoring physical fitness, and special programs for correcting exercise technique. Different forms of gymnastics can be taught at universities: sports, artistic, recreational, acrobatic. This gives students the opportunity to choose a direction according to their interests and level of training. Thus, gymnastics in a modern higher education institution is an integral part of the physical, professional and personal development of students, helping them not only to strengthen their health, but also to acquire important skills for later life.

СТРАТЕГІЧНЕ ПЛАНУВАННЯ ЯК ОСНОВА ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ЕКОЛОГІЧНОЇ ВІДПОВІДАЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ ІНДУСТРІЇ ГОСТИННОСТІ В УКРАЇНІ

The hospitality industry, which is experiencing a crisis in Ukraine, today needs transformation and greening of its own activities. The implementation of environmental responsibility of hospitality service providers is not just a condition for their competitiveness, but opens up a wide range of directions for the development of industry enterprises in future. The purpose of the research: to analyze the existing documents of medium and long-term planning at the regional level on individual examples, to determine promising directions for the formation of environmental responsibility of enterprises in the hospitality industry. The subject of the study: practical experience of planning and implementation of environmental responsibility among hospitality service providers at the regional level. Research methods: in the research process, general scientific and special methods of scientific knowledge were used, namely abstraction, induction and deduction, analogy and qualitative comparison, analysis of causes and consequences. Research hypothesis: the only way to ensure environmental responsibility in the field of hospitality is a conscious attitude of regional authorities and owners of enterprises providing hospitality services to existing environmental problems. The main results of the research: the analysis of publications by domestic and foreign scientists, as well as strategic and programmatic documents of regional development in Ukraine allowed to draw conclusions about the state of social responsibility in the western and eastern regions, determining that most documents lack any measures regarding the environmental responsibility of service providers hospitality Originality and practical significance of the study: the proposed tree of goals for framework development strategy of environmental responsibility is an unified tool that can be detailed according to the stage of development and financial capacity of hospitality establishments. Conclusions: the proposals presented in the course of the study regarding the formation of environmental responsibility of hospitality service providers are appropriate according to the current situation and can be used to overcome the systemic crisis in the industry, to develop its competitiveness for attraction a new domestic and foreign consumers

Skeptics - Experiences of Bildung from university-level physics students

This study explores transformative experiences in university physics education and their potential to contribute to Bildung through a case study based on interview data of six Norwegian master’s physics students. The results show that the students experience becoming more skeptical and critical in different ways, and while not solely ascribing this to studying in general, or studying physics in particular, they also ascribe their change to their experiences as physics students. This is connected to the term ‘scientific skepticism’. This is evaluated and compared with forms of scientific skepticism from the literature. The students’ forms of skepticism are evaluated critically against a definition of Bildung by Hellesnes and within a theoretical tradition from Humboldt and Klafki. The results are mixed and also support the idea of Bildung as a social process. These questions are important to be able to understand and to have a conscious attitude toward, what knowledge and attitudes students are left with after graduating. Do we have a conscious attitude toward the epistemic values we teach our students, and are they being prepared to use their knowledge to engage critically in society?

THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES OF THE FORMATION OF SPIRITUAL CULTURE IN FUTURE TEACHERS OF ARTISTS

The problem of spirituality, spiritual culture and their role in the formation of the creative personality of student youth is quite relevant. The process of forming spirituality is an important aspect of the modern humane educational paradigm. According to the scientific community, it is spirituality that expresses the degree of "humanization" of the pedagogical process. Questions of spirituality have interested humanity at all times and have been studied by many sciences: philosophy, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, ethics, aesthetics, etc. In the New Ukrainian School Program in the Progress to Values, it is stated that now it is important to intensify efforts to raise the spiritual level of Ukrainian youth, to form a stable system of deep moral and spiritual values in them. The purpose of the article is to describe the concept of spiritual culture and the formation of artistic ideas in future teachers during the study of Ukrainian folk art. Analysis, synthesis and modeling methods were used to study the state of research. The results of our research was carried out with the help of empirical methods: pedagogical observation, questionnaires, interviews, testing, the method of experimental evaluations. Mathematical statistics methods were used to process the research results. In the research, we used a complex of general scientific and pedagogical methods. To ensure an objective and comprehensive study of the researched phenomenon, an analysis of scientific, scientific-methodical, and art sources was carried out; the state of development of the problem and prospects for further research were determined; generalization of pedagogical experience in teaching art in a higher education institution. The formation of a spiritual personality takes place in the interconnected process of education and training. An important role in the formation of the spiritual sphere of the individual belongs to education. Its tasks are classified according to the following directions: formation of a scientific outlook; education of a conscious attitude to learning, development of cognitive activity and culture of mental work; education of political consciousness and development of civic activity; education of a creative attitude to work, preparation for a conscious choice of profession; education of morality and culture of behavior; formation of legal awareness and education of civil responsibility; education of aesthetic culture and development of artistic abilities, etc.

Cognitive Foundations of Self-Transcendence in the Aspect of Existential Fulfillment of the Personality

The article provides a theoretical justification for the self-transcendence and the phenomena of the cognitive sphere of personality that determine it. The results of an empirical study are presented in which the following psychological phenomena reflecting the cognitive mechanisms of personality self-transcendence were: mindfulness and its manifestations, indicators of the intellectual sphere, a tendency to curiosity and research. Self-transcendence of personality was studied in the aspect of existential fulfillment. The results showed that increasing the severity of self-transcendence in the aspect of existential fulfillment is possible with an increase in the speed of intellectual processes, an increase in intellectual activity, a decrease in sensitivity to failures in mental activity, an increase in the propensity for curiosity and exploration, and a conscious attitude towards oneself and one’s life. Study participants with a high level of existential fulfillment had more pronounced: intellectual ergicity, intellectual speed and intellectual activity, as well as a tendency towards curiosity and research, mindfulness of actions / conscious activity, non-judgmental attitude towards one’s experience, general mindfulness.

Pengaruh Pengetahuan Lingkungan terhadap Sikap dan Perilaku Konsumen dalam Memilih Produk Ramah Lingkungan: Studi Kasus Mahasiswa Universitas Negeri Medan

This study aims to uncover the impact of environmental knowledge on consumer attitudes and behaviors in selecting environmentally friendly products, especially among students at Universitas Negeri Medan. A quantitative analysis method was applied by collecting data through online surveys using Google Forms, involving 35 randomly selected respondents from various faculties. The analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, confirming that environmental knowledge significantly influences consumer attitudes and behaviors. These findings emphasize the importance of environmental knowledge in shaping environmentally conscious attitudes and behaviors among consumers, particularly among students. Furthermore, this research identifies consumer attitudes as a mediator in the relationship between environmental knowledge and consumer behavior. Based on these results, it is recommended to develop comprehensive environmental education programs, conduct further research on other influencing factors, collaborate with industries, develop supportive campus policies, and launch environmental awareness campaigns. These steps are expected to enhance awareness and consumer behavior regarding environmentally friendly products among students and provide directions for further research in this field.

A környezettudatos gondolkodás és magatartás vizsgálata a Pécsi járásban = The Examination of the Environmentally Conscious Thinking and Behavior in the District of Pécs

Environmentally conscious thinking and the knowledge and attitude of society towards sustainability have a big impact on the practicability of the sustainability of socio-economic processes. The overarching goal of the present research is to analyze the environmental awareness of the Pécs District. The foundation of the primer research was a questionnaire survey. The present study, moreover, is founded on the databases of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office. According to the survey, in the dimension of transport, the car is the most popular vehicle to use; in terms of shopping, people have an environmentally conscious attitude; and on average, the subjects reported they were likely to take part in selective waste collection. The results of the present survey contribute to the exploration of the environmentally conscious behavior of the population of a micro-region, therefore are useful for all those who are interested in or support developing environmental consciousness.

Концептуальная инженерия: идея и проблемное поле

The article analyzes the ideas and methods of conceptual engineering, its goals, problem field and opportunities. Conceptual engineering as a philosophical di­rection arises at the intersection of descriptive and normative approaches, repre­senting a revisionist strategy. Emphasizing the correlation between science and social life, the developers of the idea draw attention to the need for a conscious attitude to conceptual representation and terminological choice. Particular atten­tion is paid to the analysis of the name of the direction: the engineering perspec­tive is associated with the idea of ​​managing the scientific process. Theoretical and methodological origins of conceptual engineering are considered: the ideas of J. Dewey on the development of “conscious thinking”, R. Carnap on explica­tion, S. Haslanger on the importance of a critical attitude towards significant so­cial theoretical constructs. It is shown that conceptual engineering as a revi­sionist epistemological project is aimed at changing specific forms of social interaction through the revision of current ideas about the world and about one­self. Given the paramount importance of language in organizing everyday intel­lectual practices, conceptual engineering focuses on concepts and their meaning. In essence, it represents another attempt to eliminate linguistic ambiguity, but no longer with the help of a special symbolic language, but by manipulating mean­ing and sense. The problems of semantic modifications of concepts associated with semantic drift, linguistic intuition and communication, knowledge transfer are analyzed

The possibility of forming the physical culture of the personality of adolescents

The article outlines and argues the question of the formation of physical culture of a teenager’s personality. Some technological techniques related to the process of forming the physical culture of a teenager’s personality are presented, which are reflected in pedagogical theory and practice and take into account all the positive aspects in the conceptual approaches proposed by various authors. These are: the humanistic orientation of education and recognition of the teenager’s inner potential for self-development in order to introduce him to the values of physical culture; the development of the adolescent’s own personal functions (motivation, reflection, self-realization) based on personality-oriented learning technologies. The focus is on the socio–cultural aspect of personal physical culture (first of all, a teenager’s conscious attitude to physical condition, motivation and value orientations for the manifestation of effectiveness in physical culture and sports; the desire to constantly engage in physical exercises based on physical education, the humanization of the educational process as one of the key areas for improving physical education of adolescents), which determines the problem field in the development and formation of a teenager’s personality. This circumstance is explained, in our opinion, by the correct and, perhaps, achievable goal of the process of physical education in secondary education.

Pedagogical Reflection is a Tool for the Professional Development of Future Pedagogical Speciаlists

In modern scientific concepts of reflection, it is given many characteristics. Reflection is a thought process aimed at analyzing, understanding, perceiving oneself, one’s actions, order, words, experiences, feelings, states, characteristics, behavior, attitudes towards oneself and others, etc. According to research scientists, the importance of developing professional reflection of future educational psychologists for the effective formation of their professionalism is emphasized. At the same time, a person’s conscious attitude to his actions, to himself, is formed through reflection, since reflection makes it possible to identify his attitude with an understanding of the essence of truth. It can be concluded that professional reflection can be considered as the highest opportunity in the preparation of a future teacher. Firstly, the future teacher-specialist interacts with other subjects in the process of communication and reflects the communicative aspects of professional reflection. Secondly, the subject is in feedback, where professional reflection characterizes the intellectual aspect. Professional reflection contributes to the formation of generalized ideas about the profession, the content and structure of activities among future teachers and psychologists. The types of reflexes in abstinence of the future personality are also determined. In the context of our research, the problem of the relationship between professional activity and reflection his important theoretical significance, it opens the way to the development of intellectual reflection, personal reflection aimed at self-organization through self-knowledge and introspection, interpersonal reflection through actions on the joint activity of a partner.

Особенности организации экологического туризма в регионе

and Sports of the National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, PhD in Pedagogy, Associate Professor This article considers the peculiarities of ecological tourism development in the region on the example of Nizhny Novgorod region. The relevance of this publication lies in the assessment of tourist and recreational resources and the study of the potential of the created and formed special protected natural areas of the region. The paper presents the results of the experiment on activation of ecological and cognitive activity of students aimed at the expansion of ecological tourism. The authors believe that the most active part of ecotourism is the youth. Therefore, close attention is paid to this group. Tourism development programmes are given, according to which an eclectic development of ecotourism in Nizhny Novgorod region is proposed. To improve ecotourism it is proposed to use favourable factors of ecotourism of special protected natural areas and activation of cognitive and conscious attitude to nature. This is what the activities of government agencies should be aimed at.

DEVELOPMENT OF ECOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL MECHANISMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION AS A SOCIAL NEED AND NECESSITY

In the article, the importance to improve the environmental education and culture of future specialists studying in higher educational institutions, to ensure their environmental competence, and to develop the skills of making rational decisions in environmental life situations was justified. In this regard, education, environmental education, concepts of mechanisms, identification of mechanisms of environmental education as components, perceptionof the environment, conscious attitude towards nature, sublimation mechanisms were analyzed in detail.

The influence of health insurance on coverage of a country’s population with medical services

One of the effective ways to increase the level of population coverage with medical services is health insurance. The paper aims to determine what type of health insurance (compulsory, social, or voluntary) has the greatest impact on a country’s ability to provide large-scale and timely medical services to citizens, as measured by the number of unmet needs for medical examination, treatable and preventable mortality. The control variables included a country’s population size, the level of economic well-being, and the scale of the public health system (number of doctors and hospital beds) based on EUROSTAT data for all 27 EU countries in 2012–2021. Modelling (regression models of panel data with fixed and random effects in STATA 18, Wald test, Hausman test, Breusch and Pagan test) proved that only one of three researched types of insurance – voluntary health insurance – positively influences a country’s ability to provide large-scale and timely medical services to citizens: an increase in its volume by 1% leads to a decrease in unmet needs in medical examination on average across all EU countries by 0.26%, treatable mortality rate by 0.08%, preventive mortality rate by 0.27%. The influence of the other two types – compulsory and social – was not confirmed (received regression coefficients for these variables are not statistically significant). This emphasizes the importance of citizens’ conscious attitude to their health (due to the increase in voluntary health insurance) both in strengthening public health and in ensuring faster and better access to medical services.

Modern Utopia: Yuval Noah Harari

The article is devoted to the analysis of the current state of utopia, in particular, attention is paid to the problem of the crisis of utopian thought that arose at the end of the twentieth century and continues to the present. The author examines the features of philosophical criticism of modernity by the ideologist of the future and futurist Yuval Noah Harari. The purpose of this study is to find out whether Yuval Noah Harari is a utopian of our time, and the model of the near future proposed by Y. Harari, which represents a natural reaction of society to the global value and ideological crisis, is a modern utopia by signs. In the course of researching issues related to the crisis of utopian thought of our time, the author proceeds from the postulate that utopia is a special type of predictive reflection, a worldview built in orientation towards the probable future. The research is based on the concept of K. Manheim, according to which utopia is an attitude of consciousness oriented towards the future, as well as from the definition of utopia as an idealized social construct, fundamentally unrealizable as a whole. The scientific novelty of this study is as follows: the main concepts of understanding modern utopia are identified, the specifics of describing the realities of modernity are substantiated, characteristics relevant to the worldview of the XXI century are identified, proceeding from the categories of philosophizing of a new kind, the features of Yuval Noah Harari's criticism of the utopia of a new formation are revealed. The result of the study shows that Yuval Noah Harari is a modern utopian, and his project is considered an escapist-type utopia of modernity, based on social stratification. This utopia is escapist, because for one part of humanity it is unrealizable and is only a means of escape from reality, while for another part of it it can serve as a full-fledged project of the future, claiming to be realized. It also has such an ontological property as temporality, since it corresponds to the realities of its time in terms of content.

A Study of Awareness and Attitude of Secondary School Teachers of Begusarai, Samastipur and Khagaria District about Environment

This study investigates the awareness and attitudes of secondary school teachers in the Begusarai, Samastipur, and Khagaria districts towards environmental issues. As educators play acrucial role in shaping future generations, their understanding and perspectives on environmental concernsare paramount. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, to gather comprehensive data on teachers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to environmental education. The sample includes 300 secondary school teachers, randomly selected fromvariousschoolsacross thethree districts. Thesurvey instrument comprises questionson environmental knowledge, attitudes towards environmental protection, and the incorporation of environmental topics in their teaching. Additionally, in-depth interviews provide nuanced insights into the teachers' motivations, challenges, and suggestions for improving environmental education. The findings reveal a moderate level of environmental awareness among the teachers, with significant variations based on factors such as age, teaching experience, and educational background. While most teachers recognize the importance of environmental education, there is a noticeable gap between awareness and practical implementation in the classroom. Key barriers identified include a lack of resources, insufficient training, and a crowded curriculum. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing environmental education in the region, including targeted professional development programs, the integration of environmental topics across subjects, and increased support from educational authorities. By addressing these issues, it is hoped that teachers will be better equipped to foster environmentally conscious attitudes and behaviors among their students, contributing to the broader goal of sustainable development.

The Impact of Green Human Resource Management Practices on Employees, Clients, and Organizational Performance: A Literature Review

This literature review aims to examine the relationship between Green Human Resource Management (G-HRM) practices and various outcomes, including employee green attitudes, employee green satisfaction, client green satisfaction, employee green behavior, and organizational green performance. We reviewed existing literature on G-HRM practices and their impact on the selected outcomes. The review process involved the identification of articles through a systematic search in Scopus and Web of Science databases from January 2013 to December 2023. The search retrieved 2142 citations; of them, a total of 17 articles were deemed eligible for this review. The reviewed literature provides good evidence supporting a positive predictive relationship between G-HRM practices and employee green attitudes, employee green satisfaction, client green satisfaction, employee green behavior, and organizational green performance. However, there is a notable gap in studies exploring the influence of G-HRM practices on employee and client satisfaction. Overall, G-HRM practices emerge as a crucial tool for fostering environmentally conscious attitudes and behaviors among employees, ultimately contributing to enhanced employee satisfaction and improved organizational ecological performance. Future research should pay attention to the mechanisms underlying these relationships and explore potential moderating factors to enrich our understanding of the interrelated dynamics between G-HRM practices and sustainable outcomes.

Characteristic Features of Dietary Patterns and Physical Activity among Medical Students

Introduction This paper deals with the investigation of controlled risk factors associated with body weight disorders of young people with overweight and obesity. Authors are convinced that the formation of a conscious attitude to health in youth and early diagnosis of any abnormalities through the dynamic monitoring of adolescents and young people with excess body weight could help in the solution to this problem. Methods Statistical and sociological methods were used during the investigation. 80 students from a medical university participated in this research. In the survey, Google Forms online application were used. The authors followed all the principles of bioethics and medical deontology in conformity with the requirements of the Helsinki Declaration. The questionnaire contained points about the diet, food habits and preferences, socio-economic status of the respondent’s family, the level of their physical activity, knowledge about a healthy lifestyle, and relationships in the group. Results The primary processing of the obtained data was carried out using the methods of descriptive and analytical statistics with the provision of results in the form of relative indicators (Р, %) with an error (m, p). The specificity of the eating behavior of youth was connected with the absence of a food regime, the multiplicity of meals, and the low level of eating culture (lack of a permanent place to eat or eating in front of a computer or TV). Moreover, such habits, like eating before going to bed, eating under stress, or frequently visiting fast food restaurants, were typical for this group of population. A large number of young people were found to be prone to use advertised products. Conclusion Young people’s awareness of healthy nutrition has been found to be insufficient, and the level of physical activity in the studied group as unsatisfactory. Significant features of physical activity associated with maladaptive eating behavior have been observed to be a lack of physical activity on weekdays, absence of morning gymnastics, failure to comply with the norms of rational nutrition in the family, or low level of information about healthy nutrition.