Dimensions Of Experience Research Articles

Walking the hidden city: the role of citywalk in shaping destination branding experience

ABSTRACT Citywalk, a burgeoning travelling phenomenon, significantly shapes destination branding experience (DBE) construction. Social media posts about citywalk have gained significant exposure on platforms like Xiaohongshu, one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in mainland China. Contemporary tourism research identifies six DBE dimensions: sensory, affective, behavioural, cognitive, spiritual, and relational. However, how these DBE dimensions are reflected in tourists’ citywalk experiences on social media remains unclear. Few studies have examined how young citywalkers reveal their DBE through Xiaohongshu posts. This study aims to investigate the citywalkers’ experiences by aligning them with six DBE dimensions. Utilising netnography and analyzing Xiaohongshu posts, this study highlights the multi-dimensional experience fostered by citywalks, surpassing the conventional focus on brand experience dimensions in marketing research. Except for cognitive experience, other dimensions of experience demonstrate potential interactions among themselves.

Exploring the Influence of Parental Support on Students' Art Education Achievement

This study investigates the dynamic relationship between art education and parental involvement, emphasizing the critical role of parental support in enhancing students' learning and development within the arts. The research aims to dissect the effects of parental involvement across various dimensions of students' educational experiences, including motivation, academic achievement, and socio-emotional growth. Special attention is given to the challenges and opportunities presented by remote learning and special education contexts, highlighting the need for adaptive parental support strategies. The study employs a case study design to explore these aspects in detail. This research seeks to provide actionable insights for educators, policymakers, and families.

Impact of Perceived Experiential Advertising on Consumer Behavior in Nepal: Evidence from S-O-R Theory

Background: Advertising styles have evolved, with experiential or engagement-based advertising emerging as a future trend. But, how different dimensions of experiential advertising impact brand credibility and consumer behavior in Kathmandu Valley is not examine so far. Objective: The study aims to assess the causal relationships between the influence of experiential advertising dimensions on brand credibility and consumer behavior, using the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) theory as a framework. Method: An exploratory research design was employed, guided by the S-O-R theory. Data were collected through a survey administered using KOBO Toolbox and a structured questionnaire. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the data and explore the relationships between perceived experiential advertising, brand credibility, and consumer behavior. Result: The study finds that brand credibility mediates the relationship between perceived related, cognitive, and behavioral experiences and consumer behavior. SEM analysis reveals that related and behavioral advertising significantly impact brand credibility. Additionally, both related and behavioral advertising, as well as brand credibility, are significant predictors of consumer behavior. These results confirm the theoretical relevance of the S-O-R theory in the context of experiential advertising. Conclusion: Experiential advertising, particularly related and behavioral experiences, significantly impacts brand credibility and consumer behavior in Nepal. The findings suggest that organizations can benefit from focusing on these dimensions to build and maintain strong consumer relationships, enhancing long-term engagement and loyalty. Paper Types: Research Paper Keywords: Banking sector, brand credibility, consumer behavior, experiential advertising, SEM JEL Classification: M37, C12, D91, H1

Bridging Expectations and Satisfaction: The Effectiveness of After-School Music Training at Meiledi Art Center, Nanning, China

This study explores the effectiveness of after-school music training programs at the Meiledi Art Centre in Nanning, China, focusing on aligning student expectations and satisfaction across key dimensions of the educational experience. Objective: The objectives were to assess the demographic characteristics of students, evaluate their satisfaction levels with the programs, and identify key factors influencing their overall experience.A structured questionnaire was administered to 217 students aged 12 to 18 years, collecting data on satisfaction across five core dimensions: Supporting Environment, Course Content, Teaching Method, Teaching Material, and Learning Method. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including correlation analysis and ANOVA, were employed to analyze the data. The findings reveal high overall satisfaction among students, with the "Supporting Environment" receiving the highest ratings, reflecting the center's success in creating a conducive learning atmosphere. However, the "Learning Method" dimension received the lowest satisfaction scores, indicating areas where pedagogical improvements are needed. The results from hypothesis testing further supported the significance of these dimensions, with all five hypotheses confirming positive relationships between the quality of each dimension and overall student satisfaction. Notably, the supporting environment had the strongest impact on satisfaction (β = 0.44, p < 0.001). The ANOVA results indicated consistent satisfaction across different class types and campuses, with marginal significance favoring singing classes and the Liangqin campus. Additionally, the study highlights the demand for enhanced performance opportunities, improved digital infrastructure, and more diverse instrument rentals, reflecting evolving student needs. This study contributes to the broader discourse on music education by providing empirical evidence on the importance of aligning educational offerings with student expectations in a culturally diverse context.

Advancing Small Business Inclusion in Public Procurement: Evidence From U.S. Federal Government R&D Contracts

To encourage small business inclusion in public procurement, the U.S. federal government has established the set-aside program that mandates government agencies to award a portion of their contracts to small businesses. We study whether and to what extent the performance of R&D contracts awarded through this program differs from those awarded through open competition. Analyzing a large dataset of federal R&D contracts, we find that despite restricting competition to small businesses, set-aside R&D contracts experience lower schedule and cost overrun than R&D contracts awarded through open competition. Furthermore, although set-aside R&D contracts experience lower schedule and cost overrun when they are awarded to more experienced contractor firms, this benefit arises primarily from a contractor firm's experience in executing R&D contracts across different agencies compared to the firm's experience with the same agency. Finally, set-aside R&D contracts awarded early in a fiscal year experience lower schedule and cost overrun than those awarded later. Post-hoc analysis examining the underlying dimensions of different-agency experience highlights the asymmetric effects of related-agency experience and unrelated-agency experience of contractor firms on the performance of set-aside R&D contracts awarded by the Department of Defense. While related-agency experience improves contract performance, unrelated-agency experience has a detrimental effect on contract performance. These findings demonstrate that small business inclusion policies may not necessarily compromise contract performance. Importantly, they emphasize the need for federal agencies and contracting officers to consider the underlying dimensions of contractor firm experience and contract award timing to improve contract performance and taxpayer money utilization.

Exploring the relationship between psychopathy and close relationships in a sample of young Portuguese adults

The literature reveals that psychopathy is strongly associated with attachment avoidance, based on the denial of the importance of close relationships and the absence of anxiety related to rejection. These dimensions can be evaluated in the scope of parental relationships, and given the scarcity of literature that deals with the relationship between these and psychopathy, the present study arises, which aims to: analyze the associations between the dimensions of psychopathy and experiences in close relationships; to verify the existence of differences in the dimensions of experiences in close relationships according to gender and to test the mediating effect of psychopathy on the association between gender and experiences in close relationships. The sample consisted of 319 young adults aged between 18 and 30 years (M = 23.19; SD = 2.40). A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Self-Report Psycopathy Scale-III (SRP-III) and The Experiences in Close Relationships–Relationship Structures Questionnaire (ECR-RS) were used as instruments. The main results suggest that psychopathy is positively associated with avoidance and negatively with attachment anxiety and that it demonstrates a total mediation and an absence of mediation in the relationship between gender and the dimensions of attachment experienced in close relationships. That said, the importance of promoting programs that alert to the importance of positive interaction in parent–child relationships is verified and the innovative character of the present study is highlighted.

Customer Experience Dimension on Word of Mouth (EWOM) and The Intention to Revisit The Lounge of an Airline at Airport

Customer Experience Dimension on Word of Mouth (EWOM) and The Intention to Revisit The Lounge of an Airline at Airport

Enhancing User Participation in Cultural Heritage through Serious Games: Combining Perspectives from the Experience Economy and SOR Theory

The dissemination and preservation of cultural heritage has attracted much attention globally, and serious games play an important role in cultural heritage dissemination and preservation; however, it is not clear which experiences of serious games are effective in increasing people’s attention to cultural heritage. This study combines the experience economy and stimulus–organism–response (SOR) theory to construct a theoretical model to explore which experiences of serious games influence users’ behavioral intention to care about cultural heritage. We surveyed 302 users who experienced serious games and analyzed the data and measurement model using SPSS 27 and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results showed that the four experiences of serious games (educational, entertaining, escapist, and esthetic) had a significant effect on users’ perceived value and memory and that perceived value and memory significantly influenced users’ participation. In addition, this study found that the entertainment experience was not only a key factor influencing perceived value and memory, but also the most significant factor directly affecting user participation. This finding provides specific recommendations for game developers and cultural heritage organizations to enhance user engagement. Enhancing the four experience dimensions and strengthening users’ perceived value and memory can effectively encourage users to pay attention to cultural heritage through serious games and contribute to the preservation and sustainable development of cultural heritage.

Perceived factors influencing the success of pain neuroscience education in chronic musculoskeletal pain: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies

Purpose We aimed to identify the factors influencing the success of Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) in chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain from the perspective of those experiencing PNE first-hand. Materials and Methods We conducted a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Articles were found on MEDLINE via Pubmed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINHAL, and PsycINFO up to April 2023. Eligible qualitative studies focussed on adults (>16 years old) with a diagnosis of chronic primary or secondary MSK pain who performed PNE. Thematic synthesis by Thomas and Harden was followed. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tool ensured the quality of the studies, while the Confidence in Evidence from the Reviews of Qualitative Research (CERQual) approach facilitated data confidence assessment. Results Nine studies were included (188 participants). Three analytical themes were developed: (i) “Efficient Communication of Information”, emphasising the importance of accurate content transmission; (ii) “Emotional Support and Well-being”, recognising emotional aspects as integral to treatment; and (iii) “Empowerment Promotion”, focusing on information retention and personal transformation. The studies showed good quality, with moderate confidence in the evidence. Conclusions The perceived factors influencing the success of PNE are intricately related to the domain of communication, the emotional dimension of personal experience, and the capacity to be empowered.

An Empirical Study of Sustainable Development Model for Recreational Fishery Based on Multiple Perspectives

ABSTRACTTo analyze the sustainable development of recreational fisheries, this study constructs an evaluation model by employing resource‐based theory, service‐dominant logic, and consumer value cocreation. Data are collected using a questionnaire survey of offshore platform operators, government officials, and scholars with expertise in tourism, leisure, and recreation. Furthermore, the decision‐making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) and DEMATEL‐based analytic network process (DANP) methods are adopted to evaluate the causal relationships between the dimensions and criteria and their magnitudes of influences. The results show that recreational fishery operators in Penghu believe that improving the evaluation dimension of service experience should have the highest priority, while officials and scholars consider marine environmental value as the most important for sustainable development. The evaluation model and analysis results will be provided to Penghu offshore platform operators to improve the service experience items provided by recreational fishery through designing high‐value recreational fishery experiential activities.

Enhancing memorable volunteer tourism experiences through mindfulness: A case of short‐term volunteer tourists

AbstractVoluntourism has been increasingly researched in tourism studies. However, the need remains to better understand what drives memorable experiences in such a context. This research applied mindfulness theory in the setting of voluntourism. The influence of mindfulness among voluntourists was studied along with dimensions of memorable tourism experiences (MTEs, i.e., hedonism, involvement, meaningfulness, knowledge, novelty, and local culture) and revisit intention among voluntourists. A structural model was employed with twelve hypotheses pertaining to data collected from 342 Chinese residents who had prior voluntourism experience before data collection in March 2020. For data analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were used to test relationships between variables. Data analysis demonstrated that mindfulness significantly influenced all six dimensions of MTEs in this study. Four of the dimensions of MTE (i.e., hedonism, involvement, meaningfulness, and local culture) significantly influenced revisit intention.

Hospital competition when patients learn through experience

We study competing hospitals’ incentives for quality provision in a dynamic setting where healthcare is an experience good. In our model, the utility a patient derives from choosing a particular provider depends on a subjective component specific to the match between the patient and the provider, which can only be learned through experience. We find that the experience-good nature of healthcare can either reinforce or dampen the demand responsiveness to quality and the hospitals’ incentives for quality provision, depending on two key factors: the shape of the distribution of match-specific utilities and the cost relationship between quality provision and treatment volume. We establish conditions under which ignoring the experience dimension of healthcare leads to inaccurate assessments of the competitiveness of hospital markets.

Methodological framework of the emotional dimension in the built space for an architectural quality

Architecture quality is complex due to a number of factors. Some of these factors implicitly engage in deep reflection on architectural space, then they end up having a significant impact on the user’s architectural experience. For the purposes of this paper, experience is considered as any contact between the user and the built environment through the architectural space, where the impact will be the result of both objective and subjective factors. Among these subjective aspects, we focus on the emotional dimension of the user's experience. This theoretical article will address this issue using an inductive approach. The main purpose is to examine the role of each of the following elements: firstly, the architect's perception of architectural space, in particular in relation to the traditional duel between form/space or geometry/architecture; secondly, the impact of emotion which is thought to be most closely related to human nature in promoting architectural quality; and finally, we will attempt to define the methodology that will enable the architect to address this emotional dimension in such a technical practice. The desired and appropriate methodological frame is intended to provide a scientific solution to the potential conflict between subjective and objective factors from the disciplines and participants involved. To do so, it should represent the first level (level-0 methodological framework) where the user-centered approach takes precedence and coordinates between architects, environmental psychologists and neuroscientists to prepare the quantitative and qualitative data needed to support the next level (level-1: architectural design), which is primarily the responsibility of the architect.

Patient and provider perspectives on pain and other dimensions of anesthesia experience for cesarean delivery: A qualitative study.

There is a lack of evidence on the importance of pain or other aspects of clinical care in the overall patient experience and patient-centered outcomes in cesarean delivery. The purpose of this study was to discover patient priorities in cesarean delivery anesthesia experience, to compare patient and provider perspectives, and to explore attitudes on shared decision-making around anesthesia choices for cesarean delivery. Patients with recent cesarean deliveries and clinical care providers were approached using a purposeful sampling strategy for this prospective observational qualitative study. Patients were included if they were in the hospital within 72 hours of a cesarean delivery (scheduled or unscheduled), spoke English fluently, and had term gestation. Providers were included if they currently provide regular clinical care to patients having cesarean deliveries and have at least 3 years of practice experience. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using an interview guide. Interview transcripts were independently coded by three coders and qualitatively analyzed for major themes until thematic saturation was achieved. A total of 42 participants (20 patients and 22 providers) completed interviews. Five major themes emerged reflecting patient attitudes and beliefs toward cesarean delivery experience: 1) effective communication, education, and respect; 2) emotional support by care team; 3) intraoperative pain or discomfort; 4) varying acceptability around pain therapies; 5) stigma surrounding cesarean delivery. Five major themes emerged reflecting provider attitudes and beliefs toward cesarean delivery priorities: 1) complexity of pain responses; 2) multiple pain control strategies; 3) effective communication during emergency cesarean delivery; 4) patient psychological well-being during cesarean delivery; 5) barriers to observing the patients' birth plans. Patients and providers alike prioritize pain management, psychological well-being, and effective communication during cesarean delivery experiences. Patients emphasize relationships and trust in their cesarean experience, while clinicians emphasize clinical complexities and physical treatments. Our results guide future research in patient perspectives in cesarean deliveries.

Mindfulness Meditation and Placebo Modulate Distinct Multivariate Neural Signatures to Reduce Pain

BackgroundRather than a passive reflection of nociception, pain is shaped by the interplay between one’s experiences, current cognitive-affective states, and expectations. The placebo response, a paradoxical yet reliable phenomenon, is postulated to reduce pain by engaging mechanisms shared with active therapies. It has been assumed that mindfulness meditation, practiced by sustaining nonjudgmental awareness of arising sensory events, merely reflects mechanisms evoked by placebo. Recently, brain-based multivariate pattern analysis has been validated to successfully disentangle nociceptive-specific, negative affective, and placebo-based dimensions of the subjective pain experience. MethodsTo determine whether mindfulness meditation engages distinct brain mechanisms from placebo and sham mindfulness to reduce pain, multivariate pattern analysis pain signatures were applied across 2 randomized clinical trials that employed overlapping psychophysical pain testing procedures (49 °C noxious heat; visual analog pain scales) and distinct functional magnetic resonance imaging techniques (blood oxygen level–dependent; perfusion based). After baseline pain testing, 115 healthy participants were randomized into a 4-session mindfulness meditation (n = 37), placebo-cream conditioning (n = 19), sham mindfulness meditation (n = 20), or book-listening control (n = 39) intervention. After each intervention, noxious heat was administered during functional magnetic resonance imaging and each manipulation. ResultsA double dissociation in the multivariate pattern analysis signatures supporting pain regulation was revealed by mindfulness meditation compared with placebo cream. Mindfulness meditation produced significantly greater reductions in pain intensity and pain unpleasantness ratings and nociceptive-specific and negative affective pain signatures than placebo cream, sham mindfulness meditation, and control interventions. The placebo-cream group significantly lowered the placebo-based signature. ConclusionsMindfulness meditation and placebo engaged distinct and granular neural pain signatures to reduce pain.

Pragmatic Strategies in Artistic Translation: Balancing Creativity and Cultural Adaptation

This study investigates the communicative-pragmatic aspects of artistic translation, focusing on how translators navigate the complexities of preserving the original text's artistic and aesthetic integrity while adapting it to a different cultural and linguistic context. Despite extensive research in translation studies, a systematic exploration of pragmatic motivations and strategies in artistic translation remains underdeveloped. This research addresses this gap by employing a comprehensive methodological approach that includes descriptive-analytical, semantic-stylistic, and literary analysis of original texts and their translations. The findings highlight the critical role of the translator's creative interpretation in maintaining the balance between fidelity to the original text and the need for cultural adaptation. The results demonstrate that pragmatic strategies significantly influence the translation process, particularly in how verbal-artistic information is transformed to resonate with the target audience. The study also suggests that these strategies are essential for achieving functional equivalence and preserving the artistic value of the original work. The implications of this research are significant for both translation theory and practice, emphasizing the need for enhanced training programs that focus on the development of creative and pragmatic skills in translators. Further research is recommended to explore the emotional and experiential dimensions of translation, as these aspects remain crucial yet underexplored in current literature.

Josiah Royce, William James, and the Social Renewal of the “Sick Soul”: Exploring the Communal Dimension of Religious Experience

In The Sources of Religious Insight, Josiah Royce assesses William James’ pragmatic evaluation of exalted, private religious experience, advanced in The Varieties of Religious Experience as inadequate to encompass the full range of religious experience. Among other contributions, Royce adds social and communal experience to James’ individualistic appraisal. Rather than tacking on to the familiar contemporary critical conversation about the Jamesian restriction to private experience, I argue that James and Royce are helpfully brought together through an understanding of religious conversion: James’ foundational predicament of the “sick soul” returned to health through religious conversion gains depth and coherence through the attention Royce gives to overcoming alienation through communal participation. In our time of dislocation and self-preoccupation, drawing together these two seminal models of religious experience provides an instructive account of the individual’s transformation by way of communal renewal.

The metaverse experience: A scale development study

AbstractUnderstanding the metaverse experience (MEX) is paramount to allow companies to exploit its potential and to align with consumers' expectations. Accordingly, this paper develops a scale to identify the main dimensions that define the MEX as well as investigate which constituent dimensions of the MEX are more suited to enhance consumers' attitude toward the metaverse, a key element to foster consumers' exploratory behavior. By drawing on a research design based on multiple stages including qualitative and quantitative data and analysis, this paper develops a measure of the MEX that includes six dimensions: sensory/affective, intellectual, behavioral, relational, interoperability, and safety. The dimensions of intellectual, behavioral, and relational experience were found non‐significant showing that the MEX is built on the experiential dimensions of sensory/emotional, interoperability, and safety. These dimensions were also found to directly affect consumers' attitude toward the metaverse. The paper contributes to current discussion of the metaverse by offering the first tested and reliable scale to measure the MEX.

Embodied power: How do museum tourists’ sensory experiences affect place identity?

Museums are venues centred around experiences, and the sensory experiences therein offer exemplary opportunities to construct tourists' attitudes and develop emotional resonance. Based on embodied cognitive theory, this article aims to explore the dimensions of museum sensory experiences and how they shape place identity. Findings were drawn from a pair of studies. Study 1, which was qualitative and based on grounded theory, uncovered three dimensions of museum tourists' sensory experiences (i.e., visual expression, auditory expression, and physical expression). Study 2 involved a questionnaire; quantitative analysis of the 433 responses showed that museum sensory experiences could significantly influence place identity. This consequence arises from visitors' emotional interactions and emotional experiences, with collective memory positively moderating the process. The study reveals the influence mechanism of museum sensory experiences based on embodied cognition theory and demonstrates the two emotional pathways through which sensory experiences affect place identity. Additionally, it offers management insights for fostering tourists’ place identity.

Exploring the Impact of Mobile App Quality on consumers' Online Intention to Transact

ABSTRACTThis study constructed a research framework for exploring the relationship between the three dimensions of app quality (system quality, information quality, and service quality), flow experience, brand trust, and intention to transact based on the business‐to‐consumer e‐commerce platform. The proposed model was tested by analyzing questionnaire survey data from a sample of 503 consumers with experience of mobile online shopping using the variance‐based structural equation modeling technique. The results showed that all three dimensions of app quality were positively associated with flow experience and brand trust. Flow experience was positively associated with intention to transact. The effect of brand trust on consumers' intention to transact was greater than that of flow experience, suggesting that when shopping on a mobile app platform, consumers may be more concerned about trusting the brand than about pleasure in making a purchase decision. The results enrich business‐to‐consumer e‐commerce theory and provide meaningful managerial implications.