Dimensions Of Credibility Research Articles

Constructing an integrated model of tourism livestreaming acceptance: scale development and validation

ABSTRACT This research conceptualises tourism livestreaming as an innovation and conducts rigorous scale development of tourism livestreaming acceptance. Tourism livestreaming acceptance is identified as a four-dimensional construct, including acquisition, emotional connection, transformation, and recommendation, which collectively portray comprehensive acceptance. Moreover, the stimuli-organism-response framework serves as a theoretical model that reveals the ‘stimulus-catalytic-acceptance-realization’ influence framework. It is found that acquisition only positively affects offline travel behaviour but not online purchase behaviour, highlighting the differentiation of TLS acceptance dimensions. The results contribute to the enrichment of research on continuance and technology acceptance and provide diagnostic tools for timely prediction, supervision, and segmentation by managers.

From Influencers to Followers: Unpacking Credibility Dimensions on Food Sharing Intentions Among Malaysian Youth

Influencer marketing has blossomed into an increasingly prevalent method for products and brands to engage with followers, prompting interest in digital marketing and social media studies. However, due to a lack of source credibility, many social media influencers are experiencing a decline in content sharing from their followers despite investing time and money in developing engaging content. Yet, relatively little is known about influencers’ credibility in relation to food-sharing intentions among Malaysian youth. The present study addresses this gap by examining the relationship between social media influencers’ credibility and followers’ sharing intention on food content. By adopting a quantitative approach with a correlational design, this study aimed to discover the relationship between social media influencers’ perceived expertise, trustworthiness and attractiveness with followers’ sharing intention towards the food content among Malaysian youths. The researcher employed a probability sampling technique using a random selection of respondents for the sampling. The findings showed that the level of perceived source credibility dimensions and followers’ sharing intention towards the food content among Malaysian youths was mostly moderate. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant relationship between social media influencers’ source credibility dimensions and followers’ sharing intention towards the food content among Malaysian youths. The study leverages a deeper understanding of social media influencers through the dimension of credibility and food-sharing intention and thus contributes to developing a more successful social media strategy to engage with netizens. Keywords: Digital marketing, food-related content, sharing intention, social media influencers, source credibility.

Understanding AI Technology Adoption in Educational Settings: A Review of Theoretical Frameworks and their Applications

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly integrated into educational environments, promising transformative impacts on learning experiences and administrative efficiencies. This review synthesizes prominent theoretical frameworks used to understand AI technology adoption among students and educators in educational settings. The Value-based Adoption Model (VAM), Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) are examined for their strengths and limitations in explaining the factors influencing technology adoption. Through a comprehensive analysis of recent literature, this paper highlights the involvement of user acceptance, incorporating cognitive, social, and emotional dimensions. Understanding theoretical frameworks related to AI technology adoption could provide a comprehensive overview of existing theoretical frameworks related to AI technology adoption in educational settings, integrating findings into a cohesive narrative.

Impact of mindfulness dimensions on work engagement among white-collar employees during the new normal in Malaysia

This study examines the impact of mindfulness dimensions on work engagement among white-collar employees during the new normal in Malaysia. Employees today feel disengaged from their company in an environment where productivity and performance are critical. Research has indicated that elevated mindfulness levels have positive effects on the workplace and are a strong indicator of employee engagement. Previous studies have not thoroughly examined the impact of various facets of mindfulness on employee work engagement following the pandemic. This study investigated the impact of the four dimensions of mindfulness on employee engagement. This study was based on positivist philosophy and a deductive approach. Data for this quantitative study came from 227 employees in Malaysia's private sector who were employed in white-collar jobs. We gathered the primary data using a survey strategy and a self-administered questionnaire. The study's findings demonstrate a positive and significant relationship between work engagement and the four dimensions of mindfulness. More specifically, work engagement was most impacted by the mindfulness acceptance dimension, followed by the mindfulness awareness dimension. The study provided implications for both employers and employees regarding organizational programs aimed at enhancing mindfulness and work engagement, particularly in light of emerging work trends like remote work culture. This study expanded on the understanding of mindfulness at work for future researchers by looking at how mindfulness affects work engagement for white-collar workers and provided fresh insights, such as the greatest influence of the mindfulness-acceptance dimension.

Digital Influencers: Catalysts for Customer Engagement and Purchase Intention

Abstract Social Media Influencer (SMI) marketing represents a contemporary addition to the arsenal of digital advertising tools. Digital Content Creators are individuals who regularly share a variety of content, including visuals, audio recordings, and updates, across multiple social media platforms to shape consumers’ perceptions of a brand and its products. The focus of this study is to examine how the credibility aspects of social media influencers (expertise, attractiveness, and trustworthiness) influence purchase intention and brand intimacy while also considering the mediating role of consumer engagement. This study used a quantitative, cross-sectional design with convenience sampling targeting social media-active individuals. Data were collected via a questionnaire distributed through email and social media, selecting participants who followed influencers. To gather data, 250 participants were engaged in an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. The findings indicate that the credibility dimensions of SMIs, particularly their attractiveness and trustworthiness, positively influence brand intimacy and purchase intention. Furthermore, consumer engagement serves as a critical mediator, connecting the authenticity of social media influencers with purchase intention and brand intimacy. In line with these results, it becomes evident that consumer engagement indirectly influences influencer credibility (trustworthiness and attractiveness), purchase intention, and brand intimacy. Notably, expertise does not exert any discernible impact on either brand intimacy or purchase intention. This study’s outcomes provide valuable insights for marketing managers, underscoring the significance of partnering with influencers who possess a high level of trust within their respective marketing niches.

Changing Attitudes Towards People with Disabilities in a Positive Direction: A Pilot Practice of Psychoeducation in Primary Education

Background: Acceptance by society and a sense of belonging are fundamental needs, second only to physiological requirements. However, discrimination, involving the exclusion of individuals perceived as different and less worthy, remains a pervasive issue in almost every society. Those most adversely affected by this problem are often people with disabilities. This study aimed to assess the impact of a multi-component psychoeducational program on the attitudes of children with typical development toward peers with disabilities during middle childhood. Participants and procedure: An experimental study was conducted, involving 61 students aged 9-12 attending primary school. The pretest-posttest results of the experimental, placebo, and control groups were compared at the end of the study. Results: The psychoeducational program was found to significantly enhance the attitudes of typically developing children toward their peers with disabilities. Specifically, statistically significant differences were observed in the avoidance dimension and the total attitude score among typically developing children in the experimental, placebo, and control groups. However, no significance was found in the dimensions of acceptance, pity, and sense of similarity. Conclusions: The study's findings are expected to contribute to preventive and intervention programs designed to foster positive attitudes towards people with disabilities in primary education.

The association between emotional regulation dimensions and somatic symptom disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Clarifying the effect size of the association between somatic symptom disorders (SSDs) and defects in emotional regulation (ER) dimensions through a meta-analysis may improve ER-related treatment for SSD patients. SSDs exhibited a lower level of adaptive ER (overall Hedge’s g = −0.618, 95 %CI [0.872, −0.365]; Hedge’s g for ER dimensions of Awareness, Description, Clarity, Acceptance, Tolerance, Self-efficacy belief, and Cognitive Reappraisal ranged from −0.451 to −1.344). Maladaptive ER dimensions (catastrophizing and expressive inhibition) showed no significant associations with SSDs. Psychotherapy focusing on developing adaptive ER rather than reducing maladaptive ER may be a more promising approach for treating SSD patients.

The effect of place of living on social acceptance of shared PV projects in Switzerland

In Switzerland, solar power has the greatest potential to further advance the energy transition. As conventional rooftop PV excludes a large share of citizens from personally contributing to climate change mitigation, shared PV (photovoltaics) projects offer a more inclusive alternative, e.g. also for urban residents who are less likely to have the option to install solar panels on their own roof. Thus, investigating people’s preferences depending on the degree of urbanity of their place of residence is crucial to determine socially acceptable PV project designs. Using original Swiss survey data (N = 3000) and applying conjoint analysis, different preferences both depending on respondents’ place of living as well as for different dimensions of social acceptance are found. Most notably, big city residents are generally most in favour of such projects but they exhibit the lowest willingness to actually invest. The conjoint experiment showed that, regarding the DVs of project rating and project choice, only the reimbursement by credit vouchers significantly improved project acceptance for big city residents. This also holds true for rural residents, where, in addition, tax deductions (reimbursement), traffic infrastructure, large consumer roofs (location) and electricity provider were also positively evaluated. For the DV specifying the amount of PV modules bought, no project attribute level managed to significantly increase this number, for which only investment-reducing factors were identified: Residents from big cities invest less when a PV project is located in a skiing area or when the investment is made at an information event. For rural residents, large consumer roofs as a location decrease the scale of an investment. These factors should therefore be avoided when planning a shared PV project in order to maximise investments. Fulfilling respective preferences (i.e. according to projects’ place-based target group) may prove relevant to enhance social acceptance of shared PV projects.

Kesejahteraan Psikologis Pelajar Sekolah Berasrama: Analisis Hubungan Interpersonal dan Efikasi Diri

This study aims to analyze the psychological well-being of boarding school students with a focus on interpersonal relationships and self-efficacy. This research employs a quantitative approach with a correlational survey design, involving 111 boarding school students in Indonesia. Data collection instrument is questionnaire to measure students’ psychological well-being referencing to two dimensions of self acceptance and positive relation with other. The analysis results indicate that interpersonal relationships and self-efficacy significantly influence students' psychological well-being. The average score for interpersonal relationships was 3.47, for loneliness and social support was 2.63, and for self-confidence was 3.29. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening social relationships and beliefs in students’ ability to complete a task in order to enhance psychological well-being. Recommendations are provided to develop social support programs and self-efficacy training skills in boarding schools.

Feasibility of Holographic Team Training Simulation: An Information Technology (IT) Perspective for Healthcare and Educational Institutions.

Introduction This study examines the feasibility and practicality of holographic display technology (HDT) in health professions educationfrom an information technology (IT) support staff perspective. Considering a lack of feasibility studies for introducing newer technologies, it focuses on feasibility's acceptance and practicality dimensions during a simulation-based team training workshop. Method A multimethod design feasibility study assessed the acceptability and practicality of HDT for the IT staff through a Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT)-based survey and a focus group discussion after a team training simulation workshop. Results Quantitative results showed a reliability coefficient (α=0.83) and a positive correlation between facilitating conditions (FC) and effort expectancy (EE), self-efficacy (SE) and social influence (SI), SI and attitude toward technology (AT), SE and attitude to use, and behavioral intention (BI) and EE. Negative correlations included SE and performance expectancy (PE), comfort with technology and FC, comfort and anxiety, and attitude to use and experience. Qualitative findings yielded four key themes from the focus group discussions that corroborated the quantitative findings. Discussion The study findings highlight the promising potential for HDT feasibility in educational settings. Future research should extend to diverse contexts to validate these preliminary findings and explore broader educational applications.

The Influence of Fashion bloggers on Consumer Behavior: Exploring Credibility, Engagement, and Homophily among consumers in Lahore, Pakistan

The fashion industry is a vibrant and globalized sector with a rich tapestry of style and culture. In recent years, the rise of fashion influencers has significantly impacted consumer behaviour. This study investigates the sway fashion bloggers hold over consumers’ purchasing intentions, examining the dimensions of credibility, engagement, and homophily, with research objectives containing probing brand preferences, gauging the influence of bloggers’ appearance, analyzing purchasing decisions based on recommendations, and scrutinizing the positive impact of homophily on consumer behaviour. By employing a survey research technique, this study collected responses from 700 respondents, comprising 411 females and 289 males, primarily sourced from Lahore, Pakistan. The data analysis involves correlation tests to explore the relationships between fashion bloggers' credibility, engagement, homophily, and consumers' buying intentions. The findings reveal significant correlations between these variables, indicating that fashion bloggers play a crucial role in influencing consumer behaviour. The study contributes to the understanding of the role of fashion bloggers in the contemporary marketing landscape and highlights the importance of considering bloggers' credibility, engagement, and homophily in marketing strategies. These findings stress the need for fashion brands to cultivate genuine connections with consumers through influencer collaboration, enabling them to develop more effective marketing strategies and strengthen brand loyalty in the digital landscape.

Attitudes toward Death among Health Care Professionals in the Balkan Region.

Background and Objectives: Death is an unavoidable experience in any person's life and affects not only the dying person but also their caregivers. The dying process has been displaced from homes to health care facilities in the majority of cases. Facing death and dying has become an everyday life of health care professionals (HCP), especially in palliative care (PC) settings. This study aimed to investigate the death attitudes among HCPs in Serbia. Materials and Methods: The Serbian version of the Death Attitude Profile-Revised (DAP-RSp) was used as a measurement instrument. Results: The average age of the 180 included participants was 42.2 ± 9.9 years; the majority were females (70.0%), with more than 10 years of working experience (73.0%), physicians (70.0%) and those working in a non-oncological (non-ONC) field (57.78%). The mean total score of DAP-RSp was 124.80 ± 22.44. The highest mean score was observed in the neutral acceptance dimension (NA) (5.82 ± 0.90) and lowest in the Escape acceptance (EA) (2.57 ± 1.21). Higher negative death attitudes were reported among nurses compared to physicians (p = 0.002). Statistically significant differences were observed in the fear of death (FD) and death avoidance (DA) domains, favoring PC specialists and oncologists (p = 0.004; p = 0.015). Physicians working in Oncology (ONC) showed lower FD values (p = 0.001) compared to non-ONC departments. Conclusions: Attitudes toward death among HCPs are of great importance for the well-being of both HCPs and patients. Negative attitudes can lead to deficient care. The fear of death is highly represented among Serbian HCPs working in non-ONC fields, including both nurses and physicians. This study emphasizes the need for further research to comprehensively explore and understand HCPs' attitudes toward death. This research highlights the need for the development of an educational curriculum across all levels of medical education, aimed at overcoming the fear of death and enhancing coping strategies, which will improve the care for patients diagnosed with terminal illnesses.

What Makes Consumers Purchase Social Media Influencers Endorsed Organic Food Products

Given the growing interest in healthy and sustainable consumption, organic food has gained much attention from restaurants and markets aiming to achieve a competitive advantage. As a new form of word of mouth, influencers’ endorsements help organic food marketers reach and attract potential consumers. However, little is known about the persuasiveness of influencer marketing in organic food settings. Drawing on source credibility theory, this study proposes influencer credibility as the key to influencer marketing and examines its impact on consumer responses. Using data from an online survey, structural equation modeling revealed a significant and positive relationship between all credibility dimensions (expertise, trustworthiness, attractiveness, and interactivity) and perceived information quality leading to behavioral intention. Moreover, a significant moderation of herd behavior on the credibility information quality relationship was found. These findings will provide useful insights for organic food marketers in developing effective influencer marketing strategies.

Dari Khalayak pengguna ke Interaksi: Strategi Content Creator Kuliner di Yogyakarta dalam Membangun Engagement

The popularity of social media has led to professions in the field of communication, including content creators. A content creator is a profession within the digital media sphere that plays a crucial role in conveying messages through visual and audio-visual products. This research aims to identify strategies to increase engagement on the Instagram platform used by culinary content creators in Yogyakarta. The study uses a case study approach on the culinary accounts @kulineryogya, @javafoodie, @mahasiswakulineran, and @riderkulineran on Instagram. Data was collected using observation, interviews, and documentation methods. The results show that all four content creators meet all the dimensions of effective message packaging on social media according to Majid et al. (2019) and use almost identical strategies. The commonality among these content creators is building the dimensions of interactivity, credibility, and infotainment on their Instagram pages. The difference lies in their levels of personal branding, resulting in varying follower counts.

PERCEPTIONS OF DEATH AND ATTITUDES RELATED TO DEATH WITH DIGNITY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND CAREGIVERS

Purpose: This descriptive research was conducted to determine the death perceptions and attitudes of healthcare professionals and caregivers. Method: The research was conducted with 56 health professionals and 65 caregivers working in the palliative care unit. As a data collection tool; descriptive characteristics form, "Attitudes Towards Death Scale", "Attitudes Evaluation Scale Towards Respectable Death Principles" were used. Results: The average score of health professionals on the Attitudes Towards Death Scale is 4.3849±1.29288, and the average score of caregivers is 4.4856±0.77818. The average score of health professionals on the Attitude Scale towards Dignified Death Principles is 3.9330±1.0221, and the average score of caregivers is 3.4936±1.4554. Perceptions of health professionals' Attitudes Towards Death and Principles of Dignified Death; It was found that it was affected by having children, education, and the previous loss of a relative, and caregivers were affected by the frequency of thinking about death and their level of education. It was determined that there was a positive, moderate relationship between the Escape Acceptance dimension, which is one of the sub-dimensions of the Health Professionals' Attitudes Towards Death Scale, and the Attitude Towards Respectable Death Principles (p

Leadership and gender perspective in hospital physiotherapy units.

Analyze the gender stereotypes present in the leaders of the Hospital Physiotherapy Units, determine the level of acceptance of female leadership and identify which factors influence these perceptions. Observational, descriptive, exploratory and cross-sectional study. The study subjects are the census of leaders of the Physiotherapy Units of public hospitals. The measurement instruments used are the Acceptance of Female Leadership Questionnaire (ACT-LM), and the sociodemographic and job-related variables. Most of the leaders of the hospital physiotherapy units were women (69.4%) physiotherapists. Gender stereotypes emerge in the dimension of Instrumental Characteristics, with respondents not fully agreeing that women were sufficiently competitive (18.7%) or ambitious (20.8%) to be successful in the world of work. These data were influenced by gender, showing that men have a higher regard for female leadership abilities than women themselves. In the dimension of Acceptance of Female Leadership, 17.4% of those surveyed did not fully agree that women can rise to the same extent as men. Most of the leaders of the physiotherapy units in public hospitals in Spain are women, this is reversed in favor of men in highly complex hospitals. The stereotype persists, especially among women, that they do not have enough ambition and competitiveness to succeed in the world of work.

TRENDS AND PATTERNS IN DIGITAL PAYMENT SYSTEM RESEARCH: A BIBLIOMETRIC OVERVIEW FROM SCOPUS DATABASE

In the contemporary technological landscape, digital payment systems have been instrumental in transforming traditional payment methodologies. Globally, with a focus on countries like India, most nations are actively incorporating digital payment systems into their economic frameworks. Given the widespread acceptance and diverse dimensions of digital payment systems, numerous academicians have enriched this field through a variety of research papers, articles, and other form of publications. This research utilizes the SCOPUS database to conduct a bibliometric analysis of publications related to keyword “digital payment system”. The aim of this paper is to achieve a more comprehensive insight into the current trends and patterns in research in this field. The analysis reveals important aspects such as key terms, authors, and collaborative networks present in literature concerning digital payment systems. The results enhance the overall understanding of the academic landscape concerning digital payment systems, providing valuable insights into the evolving trends and patterns influencing research in this area. Key Words: Author, Bibliometric Analysis, Digital Payment System, Publication, SCP, MCP.

Putting out the candle: Sufism and the orgy libel in late Ottoman and modern Turkey

ABSTRACT This article examines a religious libel, well-known in Turkish as ‘putting out the candle’ (mum söndürmek), that levels the accusation of orgiastic activities against Bektashi Sufis and Kızılbaş-Alevis. Dating back to at least the second century B.C.E. the accusation of debauchery following the extinguishing of candles has had a long and varied history in the Mediterranean that knows neither linguistic nor confessional boundaries. In the early twentieth century, the orgy libel was transformed by Turkish authors and propagated via modern fiction, particularly in novels and short stories. I argue that this change in authorship and genre had the effect of adapting ancient slanders and giving them new dimensions of appeal and credibility among modern audiences. Namely, modern Turkish literature wielded the orgy libel to entertain the public, support the reform and suppression of Sufi lodges, and express patriarchal views about women’s roles in society.

Influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience on Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Mexican Psychology Students

ABSTRACT Concerns regarding college students’ mental health are growing worldwide. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with depression and anxiety symptoms. However, resilience buffers their negative impact on mental health. This study assessed the prevalence and association of anxiety, depression, resilience, with the types of ACEs in psychology students. A cross-sectional design was employed with a sample of 337 Mexican psychology students. Of the students, 70% had four or more ACEs, and the most frequent ACEs were emotional neglect, family violence, emotional abuse, and physical abuse. Most students did not report depression or clinical anxiety symptoms. Two probabilistic models were obtained; 1) physical abuse increased the probability of depression (odds ratio, OR 14.1; 95% confidence interval, CI 1.7, 113.9), and resilience in competence (OR .914; 95% CI .851, .981) and acceptance (OR .776; 95% CI .668, .902) dimensions decreased the likelihood of depression; and 2) resilience in acceptance (OR .774; 95% CI .630, .855) dimension decreased the probability of clinical anxiety. ACEs are highly prevalent among psychology students. Physical abuse increases the probability of depression, whereas resilience decreases the probability of depression and/or anxiety symptoms. Impact of resilience on the negative outcomes of ACEs should be evaluated in future.

Employee Perceptions of Supervisor Credibility: Predictive Effects for Employee Well-Being Outcomes

Supervisor credibility was used to predict employee well-being indices in two separate studies (total N = 675). In Study 1, perceptions of supervisor credibility (competence, goodwill, and trustworthiness) were all positively related to job satisfaction, motivation, and organizational commitment. Regression analyses indicated that goodwill was the strongest predictor of all three employee well-being outcomes. In Study 2, all three dimensions of supervisor credibility were positively related to empowerment and personal accomplishment, and negatively related to burnout. Regression analyses indicated that goodwill was the strongest predictor of empowerment and both dimensions of burnout, whereas competence was the best predictor of accomplishment.