Interdependence Perspective Research Articles

Water security reframed using Water System Justice and Earth system boundaries, foundations, and corridor

In the Anthropocene, when human activity, including the overuse and over-pollution of water, is leading to the destabilization of the global hydrological cycle, the concept of water security represents both a threat to and opportunity for international cooperation on water issues. Hence, this paper asks: How does Water System Justice redefine the content of water security in the Anthropocene? In this perspective paper we argue that water security, when narrowly understood by states and multinationals as the need for control over water, can justify the securitization and commodification of water. This in turn can lead to practices such as water grabbing creating and perpetuating injustices for the poor and marginalized. To counter this, we propose to conceptually link water security to water justice through an operationalized framework for Water System Justice (WSJ). This framework includes ideal, recognition, and epistemic justice, as well as integrating the 3I’s (Interspecies, Intergenerational and Intragenerational justice), and procedural and substantive justice. Applied quantitatively, this framework provides safe and just quantitative boundaries to water use (climate change and nutrients), and quantifies what is necessary to meet the minimum human rights of people worldwide for water (for WASH, food, energy, infrastructure) and translates this into pressures on the water system using the same units—thereby delineating a corridor of water that can be equitably shared by people. Adding our Water System Justice framework enriches water security by providing a systemic perspective of interdependence from the local to the global level.

Social Interdependence and Micro-Foundations: A Literature Review

The paper fills the research gap concerning a theoretical background for the micro-foundational perspective of social interdependence. It aims to explore the concept of social interdependence from the micro-foundations perspective. The method that has been used is a systematic and critical literature review of the following concepts: micro-foundations, Coleman’s diagram, emergence and interaction, interdependence, social interdependence, multi-level approach, and methodological individualism. The overarching findings involves the following research propositions. (P1) Individual dispositions determines individual actions. (P2) Individual actions determine individual outcomes, team outcomes, and organisational outcomes. (P3) The links between individual actions and individual outcomes, team outcomes, and organisational outcomes is mediated with interaction patterns and psychological processes effects. (P4) Individual outcomes, team outcomes, and organisational outcomes are determined by organisational conditions. (P5) Organisational conditions enhance or hinder individual dispositions.

Accelerating smart manufacturing technology adoption: an interdependency perspective on technology adoption

ABSTRACT Adopting smart manufacturing technology (SMT) is critical for the intelligent transformation of manufacturing enterprises. However, an inappropriate SMT adoption (SMTA) path will lead to negligible economic benefits, which seriously restricts intelligent transformation. Using a combined network method based on the Grey-DEMATEL and social network analysis, this paper considers SMTA as a system and identifies the importance of individual SMTA. Firstly, the SMTA network is constructed by identifying 16 SMTs and calculating the interdependencies among individual SMTA. The results show that the SMTA system has a relatively high level of interdependency. The important rankings of SMTs are obtained by single and combined indicators. The roles of SMTA are divided into amplifier, absorber, carrier and neutral. Amplifiers play an important role in the adoption of other SMTs and the paths that successively pass through amplifiers can accelerate the whole SMTA. This paper provides a valuable contribution to SMTA theory from a technological interdependency perspective. This new perspective provides a foundation for designing SMTA paths for manufacturing enterprises and entire industries.

Insights on perinatal depression and anxiety: a systematic review from an interdependent perspective.

Insights on perinatal depression and anxiety: a systematic review from an interdependent perspective.

Interdependent stigma of seeking mental health services: Examining a new scale across eight countries/regions.

Although the presence of mental health stigma associated with seeking help has been demonstrated in many parts of the world, this work has largely been from an independent perspective (i.e., "I will be perceived as crazy") rather than from an interdependent perspective (i.e., "My family will be viewed negatively"). Interdependent stigma of seeking help (i.e., the extent to which people believe their family would be devalued and shamed if they seek psychological help) may be an important type of stigma that has not been assessed. Based on self-construal theory, the present study sought to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of an Interdependent Stigma of Seeking Help (ISSH) scale in eight different countries and regions (i.e., Australia, Brazil, Germany, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Türkiye, the UAE, the United States). Findings suggest that the psychometric properties of the eight-item ISSH are adequate for research purposes (a unidimensional scale with full invariance and internal consistency estimates from .84 to .94). The ISSH was moderately related to other measures of stigma and psychological distress. Some differences in the relationship with specific outcomes by country and region were found, and there were notable country differences in the latent mean levels of ISSH, with Hong Kong and Taiwan having the highest means, and Australia, the United States, and Brazil having the lowest levels. Results suggest that the ISSH could be used to help clarify the complex relationships between stigma and other variables of interest and might be useful in developing culturally relevant interventions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Seeking help for perinatal depression and anxiety: a systematic review of systematic reviews from an interdependent perspective.

Seeking help for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders is crucial for women's mental health and babies' development, yet many women do not seek help for their condition and remain undiagnosed and untreated. This systematic review of systematic reviews aimed at summarizing and synthesizing findings from all systematic reviews on seeking help for PMAD in the context of interdependence theory, highlighting the interdependent relationship between women and healthcare providers and how it may impact women's seeking-help process. Four electronic databases were searched, and 18 studies published up to 2023 met inclusion criteria for review. The capability, opportunity and motivation model of behavior was used as a framework for organizing and presenting the results. Results demonstrate that seeking help for PMAD is a function of the interdependent relationship between perinatal women's and healthcare providers' psychological and physical capabilities, social and physical opportunities, and their reflective and automatic motivation. Unmet needs in perinatal mental healthcare is an important public health problem. This systematic review of systematic reviews highlights key factors for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to consider to optimize healthcare systems and interventions in a way that enhances perinatal women's treatment whenever necessary.

Unraveling the impact of energy demand and exports on environment and economy: A case study of South Asian Economies

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 10pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This study employs empirical analysis using an econometric model that examines the interdependence among environmental degradation, exports, and economic development with energy use. It also provides an environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) for selected South Asian economies utilizing time-series data. The findings reveal a long-term, stable equilibrium link between energy demand and pollution. There exists a positive relationship between structural factors and pollution. Moreover, this study constructs a model of exports and pollution from an interdependent perspective. The three perspectives are tested: the scale and structure of energy consumption considering the twin constraints of export-trade and pollution, and the scale of pollution in export-trade constraint. These results show that the increase in energy use leads to higher CO2 emissions amidst export volume. However, in the presence of income, the scale of effect lowers a little. The analysis also supports the presence of Kuznets curve for south-Asian economies. The results imply substantial scope for development in the energy use and pollution structure within South Asia's current export trade process. This development can be attained by regulating energy use and enhancing system efficacy without necessitating changes to the scale effect or structural effect.</span></p>

Strategic-oriented multiteam system cohesion and enterprise investment decision: Evidence from CESIM platform online simulation experiment

Strategic-oriented multiteam system cohesion and enterprise investment decision: Evidence from CESIM platform online simulation experiment

Reducing the Divorce Rate in the Religious Courts Through Cultivating Egalitarian Relationships

The income factor is often the reason for divorce by petition, a phenomenon of high divorce rates in Indonesia. Furthermore, this problem has resulted in various analytical results. It is very embarrassing that all these analyses tend to blame one party, namely that often, the wife is blamed without presenting writings about wise efforts to resolve relationship problems that lead to mutualism. Apart from that, previous researchers were still trapped in understanding the husband-and-wife relationship as a relationship that was nothing more than a matter of the rights and obligations of husband and wife, which were considered absolute. Even though the perspective of interdependence as something prescribed in Islam has begun to be discussed, there has yet to be a study or offer on how to improve the pattern of interdependence in the lives of husbands and wives. This research aims to provide a practical way to create an egalitarian relationship between husband and wife by first uncovering the causes of the difficulty of implementing an egalitarian pattern in husband-and-wife relationships, which is a factor in the increase in divorce cases due to income reasons. This research uses an empirical or psychological phenomenological approach based on Gary Chapman's "Five Main Love Languages" theory. In selecting subjects, researchers used purposive sampling. Researchers conducted interviews with four ex-husband and wife couples in cases of divorce for reasons of livelihood in the jurisdiction of the Kediri City Religious Court. The result is a vacuum of emotional affection between husband and wife, which causes the wife to resist and be unable to give up her desire to fulfill household needs, a form of contextual and egalitarian role division. Instead of creating an egalitarian husband and wife relationship, the relationship ended in divorce. Thus, a sufficient husband and wife's love tank is the primary condition for carrying out their roles contextually and egalitarian.

The moderating effect of expatriate acculturation on career sustainability: Evidence from Chinese University alumni from Africa

Purpose: To a large extent, the recent global instability is responsible for the rapid structural mutation of the career landscape, thereby affecting individuals’ career development, especially expatriates who are subjected to an acculturation process. Even though the cultural element exists in the career development literature, the implications of expatriate acculturation (EA) on individual expatriates’ career competence (CC) and career sustainability (CS) remain understudied. Therefore, this study proposes to fill this gap in literature by exploring the intrinsic role EA plays in regulating the CC–CS interactions.Design/methodology/approach: For a more comprehensive analysis, we attempt to identify the effect on each dimension of CC, thus Reflective, Social, and Behavioural competencies (RC, SC, and BC), in the case of Chinese University postgraduate alumni from Africa. We conducted a double-layer analysis with 389 respondents’ data samples.Findings/results: Results reveal that, at the aggregate level, the positive relationship between CC and CS is weakened by EA in the case of African postgraduates who studied at Chinese universities. The detailed analyses reveal that the negative effect of EA significantly undermines the RC–CS mechanism, but significantly strengthens the BC–CS interaction. Besides, the SC–CS mechanism is not significantly moderated by EA despite the negative acculturation tendencies.Practical implications: From the perspective of international interdependence, this research elucidates the magnitude and diversity of expatriates’ contribution to the host country’s career ecosystem.Originality/value: Investigating from the career construction theory (CCT) perspective, this article aims to fill this gap by finding the moderating effect of EA on the CC–CS mechanisms.

Disruptive change within financial technology: A methodological analysis of digital transformation challenges

The digital transformation of the FinTech industry has revealed a plethora of significant challenges for industry decision makers and wider stakeholder groups as organisations contend with the onset of new regulatory frameworks, legacy systems, flexible business models and alignment with corporate social responsibility practice. The reshaping of organisations and drive to greater levels of decentralisation and employee centric practice, presents a cultural shift for the sector, with implications for the success and resulting benefits of change across the industry. This study aims to develop novel insight to the ‘lived in’ impact of digital transformation within the FinTech industry from a factor interdependency perspective. This research adopts a mixed methods approach incorporating Interpretive Structural Modelling, Analytical Hierarchy Process and interviews with expert participants, to offer a unique perspective on the challenges and unintended consequences of industry level technological change. The findings highlight the high levels of interdependency and priority for challenges related to the investment in products and infrastructure for new markets, criticality of stakeholder support and development of a digital mindset for the adoption of new technologies.

Sexual Communication & Technology Use in Understudied Relationships: A Qualitative Communicative Interdependence Perspective Study

ABSTRACT This study investigated how relational distance relates to sexual communication modality for individuals (n = 415) in primarily LGBTQ, BDSM, or polyamorous relationships; and how they utilized technology to communicate about sex. Findings suggest that most people did not solely rely on a specific communication modality to communicate about sex, and 71.5% of the participants reported that they did use technology to communicate with a partner about sex. Those who did utilize technology, used it to have more difficult conversations, sexting and flirting, exploration, planning, and sharing, when distance necessitated technology use, and specific websites or mobile platforms. Implications are discussed.

Revisiting Zakat with a distribution of weighted Shapley value

PurposeThis paper aims to extend the Shapley value (SV) into a discussion of Zakat, a Pillar of Islam. Lloyd Shapley was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2012. This study shows that their relationship is significant for all nations, that of levelling up. An important but neglected paper by Datta (1939) showed insights provided by the Power Law, or as it is sometimes called, the Pareto distribution, into the role of Zakat in raising the income of all above the subsistence level. The Pareto distribution describes the prevailing tendency. The SV illustrates the interdependence perspective of Zakat with the Pareto distribution, wealth, income and poverty. Payoffs apply equally to both givers and receivers. For this study’s purposes, payoffs are considered as transferable utilities. They are formed by individuals who willingly cooperate in society rather than atomistic individuals who act independently. Zakat represents the recognition that society needs to be cooperative rather than individualistic; people cooperate in groups or societies to create value. SV implications and axioms are evaluated with an illustration.Design/methodology/approachThis study extends Datta’s approach by introducing distribution weights into the SV. The authors set out the concept of weighted Shapley values that retain the elements of randomness and marginal contribution to a coalition contained in pure/true SVs and weights that follow a ley-Pareto distribution. This paper is a viewpoint work that relies primarily on the author’s qualitative interpretation.FindingsThe findings indicate that individual members of a coalition make multiple contributions that are often unrewarded. The contribution of one member of a coalition is dependent upon the contribution of others. The measure of contributions is payoffs, which have both monetary and non-monetary aspects; transferable payoffs or utilities are usually assumed. Furthermore, the significant agents in society or an organisation are stakeholders rather than the usual categories: managers, staff, shareholders, etc.Practical implicationsContextualising these concepts within the Islamic values and principles that guide Zakat administration is crucial to ensure that the distribution of Zakat funds is fair, equitable and meets the needs of all eligible recipients. By applying these concepts appropriately, Zakat administrators can ensure that the Zakat system functions effectively and fulfils its religious obligation.Originality/valueThe novelty of this paper is that it blends the SV and the idea behind Zakat by introducing the idea of alternatives of Shapley weights. The link between the institution of Zakat and SV in terms of equality, poverty elimination and wealth distribution should be at the top of the research agenda.

Independence or Interdependence?: The Thai Self-Construal as Reflected by Linguistic Evidence

Abstract Self-construal can influence the ways people in distinct cultures think, perceive and interact with others. To date, scholars still present different arguments on the prominent self-construal of Thais. The present study aims at examining Thai linguistic data including proverbs, sayings, cultural key terms and interactional data in response to the question of whether Thai culture places emphasis on independent or interdependent perspectives of the self. The findings reveal that Thai sayings, proverbs and cultural key terms reflect both independent and interdependent self-construals. Yet, those that stress interdependency outnumber independency. As for interactional practices in daily exchanges, the usage of pronominal terms, final particles for (im)politeness and lexical variants marking interpersonal relationships make it mandatory for Thai speakers to pay attention to interpersonal relationships. Lastly, in task-based superior-subordinate conversations, collaborative and non-confrontational styles are preferred by Thai superiors. Their interactional style reflects features influenced by interdependent self-construal.

The Characteristics of China-South Korea Relations from the Perspective of Complex Interdependence

In the context of economic globalization, the links between countries and different state actors are deepening day by day. Since countries are in such an interrelated and mutually influencing environment, it is of great value to study the relations and development characteristics of countries from the perspective of complex interdependence. In the context of changes in the current economic, political, social and cultural fields between China and South Korea, it is very necessary to analyze these issues from the perspective of complex interdependence. Based on the literature, this paper will analyze the current development characteristics of China and South Korea in various fields, and use PRISMA to screen the relevant literature. To identify the path for the future growth of China and South Korea, which should work together to forge a future-focused China-South Korea relationship as a community with a shared future that depends on and supports one another, as well as to analyze these issues between the two nations, the complex interdependence theory will also be applied.

When Modes Collide: A Daily Diary Study of Mixed-Media Use and Conflict Behavior in Romantic Relationships

ABSTRACT A 5-day diary study examined if and how conflict behavior moderates the association between mode integration and relational and conflict outcomes among individuals in romantic relationships. Participants recorded daily conflict, conflict behavior, mode integration, relational satisfaction, and conflict resolution. In line with the communication interdependence perspective, the more mode integration individuals reported in constructive conflict, the more relational satisfaction they experienced. The data also revealed that the less mode integration individuals reported in low destructive conflict, the more conflict resolution they experienced. The results highlight the importance of examining conflict behavior and media use in tandem when studying romantic conflict.

Exploring the Popular Culture in the Works of Young Philippine Novelists

This research paper will discuss the manifestation of popular culture in the works of young Filipino novelists. It will focus on the novels of three young Filipino novelists in the Philippines. The three Filipino novels are Peksman (Mamatay Ka Man) Nagsisinungaling Ako (at Iba Pang Kuwentong Kasinungalingan na Di Dapat Paniwalaan) by Eros S. Atalia, published in 2007; Lumbay ng Dila by Genevieve L. Asenjo, published in 2010 and Sa Kasunod ng 909 by Edgar Calabia Samar, published in 2012. These three novels were prizewinners and received citations in the Philippines. All of the authors of these three novels became fellows of the International Writing Program (IWP) of the University of Iowa. The primary objectives of this research paper are: to explore the manifestations of popular culture in the selected three novels from the Philippines as works and practices of intellectual and incredibly artistic activity of young Filipino novelists and to build a new understanding and reading of the works of young novelists of the current generation in the Philippines. The methods in exploring and investigating the manifestations of popular culture will be based on the perspectives on popular culture of the Filipino scholar Rhoderick Nuncio that explains that the manifestation of popular culture is the enlivening with popular things, technology, images, symbols, signs, and commodities in people experiences to be awakened in the rapid changes of civilization. The presence of popular culture in the selected novels highlight their recurring nature and their impact on society. Finding showed that popular culture is a complex and ever-changing phenomenon that occurs uniquely in place and time, representing a complex of mutually interdependent perspectives and values. Selected Novels written by young Philippine novelists have a significant impact for both culture and language.

Exploring Family Communication Patterns and Interpersonal Technologies in United States-Based Grandparent-Grandchild Relationships

ABSTRACT Grandparents increasingly use both technologically-mediated and in-person communication to nurture relationships with their grandchildren. Framed using the communication interdependence perspective (CIP), this study examined associations among family communication patterns (FCPs), integration of face-to-face and technologically-mediated communication, and relationship satisfaction to explore grandparent-grandchild relationships. Analysis of survey responses from 379 grandparents in the United States indicated that conversation orientation was positively associated with constructive integration, whereas both warm and cold conformity orientations were positively associated with destructive integration. Constructive integration was positively associated with relationship satisfaction and destructive integration was negatively associated with relationship satisfaction. Significant indirect effects between FCPs, integration, and relationship satisfaction also were identified.

Building responsive and resilient supply chains: Lessons from the COVID‐19 disruption

Building responsive and resilient supply chains: Lessons from the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 disruption

A Conceptual Model for Professional Identity in Nursing: An Interdependent Perspective.

The purpose of this initiative was to define the development, verification, and evolution of the conceptual model for Professional Identity in Nursing. This action research design occurred over two phases, utilizing observations, a modified Norris process for model development, and focus groups. Analysis consisted of conventional content analysis and the Fawcett method for conceptual model analysis and evaluation. The model was modified, and results are presented based on the model's philosophical underpinnings, content, socialness, and evolution. The model resonates with nurses both in the United States and internationally. The interdependency shown in the model encourages collaboration, accountability, and sustainability within the profession and society.