Mediation Role Research Articles

Physiological measures variability and risks of heart disease and stroke: evidence from three cohort studies

BackgroundThe overall effect of long-term variability in physiological measures on cardiovascular health of older adults and the underlying mechanic pathway remain uncertain.MethodsWe constructed a composite score (0 ~ 3) of variability in physiological measures, including blood pressure, pulse rate, and body mass index, in older adults from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2011 ~ 2015, the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) 2006/2008 ~ 2014/2016, and the UK Biobank 2006 ~ 2019. The associations of the composite score with incident risks of heart disease and stroke were assessed. The mediation roles of several biomarkers were explored.ResultsA higher composite score was related to increased incident risk of heart disease in older adults from the US and the UK and increased incident risk of stroke in all three cohorts. Upon pooling the results, each 1-point increment in the composite score was associated with a 19% (hazard ratio: 1.19; 95% confidence interval: 1.14, 1.30) and a 23% (1.23; 1.12, 1.35) increments in incident risks of heart disease and stroke, respectively. The composite score also exhibited an inverse relationship with grip strength while displaying positive associations with C-reactive protein, glycosylated hemoglobin Alc (HbAlc), and cystatin C. Reduced grip strength, elevated HbAlc, and elevated cystatin C significantly mediated the composite score-associated elevated risks of heart disease and stroke.ConclusionsLong-term variability in physiological measures was associated with increased incident risks of heart disease and stroke, and the associations were partially mediated through deteriorated biomarkers of muscle strength, hyperglycemia, and kidney function.

Does market structure mediate relationship between merger and acquisition and performance of Islamic and conventional banks?

Purpose Merger and acquisition (M&A) plays an important role in developing the financial sector. The purpose of the paper is to analyze and evaluate the effects of M&As on the outcome of Islamic and conventional banks. Furthermore, examines the mediating role of market structure between M&A and bank outcome. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses POLS, panel data techniques and structural equation modeling to analyze a set of samples for 24 banks consisting of 10 Islamic banks and 14 conventional banks involved in M&A from 2004Q1 to 2020Q4 from 6 countries. Findings Generally, M&A improves the post-M&A performance of Islamic banks and conventional banks. However, there is size issue. Bank size positively affects Islamic bank performance while conventional does not. Furthermore, market structure mediates the relationship between M&A and the operational performance of Islamic and conventional banks. Implying that after M&A, the market becomes concentrated while it reduces competition. Research limitations/implications Number of banks are limited due to unavailability of data for pre and post-M&A. Future researches can be carried out to study the cross-border M&A along with the regulation between Islamic banks in GCC and Asia Pacific countries. Practical implications Improving operational performance plays a significant role. To enhance the performance of Islamic banking industry, M&A between small Islamic banks could be beneficial depending on the market structure. Originality/value The mediation role of market structure in between M&A and performance for Islamic and conventional banks is the main contribution of the study.

The Role of Knowledge-Sharing Mediation and its Impact Between Organizational Justice and Innovative Work Behavior

This study explores the impact of organizational justice on teachers' innovative work behavior in Yogyakarta's religious education sector. The research methodology employed in this study is quantitative, which is utilized to ascertain the correlation between independent and dependent variables. We used a survey instrument comprising 372 participants. Researchers utilize Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), or Analysis of Covariance Structures, and causal modeling to test the hypothesis using the AMOS tool to analyze the Moment of Structures. The findings indicate that distributive and informational justice positively influence innovative behavior, although procedural and interpersonal justice do not. Distributive and interpersonal justice are important factors that influence knowledge-sharing among teachers. Knowledge sharing has been demonstrated to facilitate innovative work behavior, mediating between distributive justice and innovative work behavior. The results highlight the significance of organizational justice and information sharing in promoting innovation in the religious education setting in Yogyakarta. Distributional and informational justice significantly impact innovative work behavior, although procedural and interpersonal justice does not play a significant role.

The Role of Family Functioning in Over-Adaptation and Subjective Well-Being Among Japan’s Youth: The Moderating Effect of Gender Differences and Rumination

This study investigates the influence of family functioning on the subjective well-being of Japanese university students, focusing on the serial mediation roles of internal and external aspects of over-adaptation and the moderating effects of gender and rumination. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey of 219 university students, this study gathered data on a variety of factors including family functioning, over-adaptation, subjective well-being, and demographic variables. Key findings indicate that effective family functioning reduces the detrimental impacts of over-adaptation on internal aspects, thereby enhancing students’ subjective well-being. This study substantiates the application of family system theory in developmental psychology, providing empirical support for interventions aimed at improving students’ psychological health. Moreover, it highlights the role of rumination as a significant moderator in the relationship between over-adaptation and subjective well-being, suggesting avenues for further investigation into individual psychological coping mechanisms. This research has profound implications for the development of targeted family interventions and mental health strategies within clinical psychology.

Roma in the COVID-19 Crisis: Transformative Elements That Emerge from the Research

Research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Roma community consistently demonstrates that it has exacerbated pre-existing social exclusion and marginalization. However, few studies have specifically addressed the transformative actions or strategies that helped to mitigate these adverse effects. This study aimed to identify and analyze transformative elements through a systematic review, following PRISMA guidelines. The search was conducted across Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar, yielding 995 records, of which 46 were included in the final phase and 25 in our synthesis. Our analysis focused on community-led initiatives that addressed inequalities, particularly when Roma community members were involved in the design of solutions or took on mediation roles. The results underscore the critical importance of inclusive, community-driven actions in overcoming structural barriers and promoting long-term resilience within Roma communities during the pandemic.

Bridging the Gap Between the Source of Innovation and the Implementation of Circular Economy Principles in SMEs Within Emerging Economies: The Mediating Role of Frugal Innovation

ABSTRACTSmall and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging economies encounter various challenges when it comes to adopting circular economy (CE) principles due to their resource‐constrained contexts. Consequently, they often rely on innovation to facilitate the implementation of these principles. In this study, we explore the effect of source of innovation, generation or adoption, on the implementation of CE principles within SMEs in emerging economies. We also go one step further and examine the mechanism through which the source of innovation affects the implementation of CE principles. We argue that in resource‐constrained contexts, firm may use frugal innovation as a mediator in the relationship between the source of innovation and the implementation of CE principles. We collected 306 survey responses from SMEs in India and Pakistan and analyzed the data through PLS‐SEM using SMARTPLS4 software. The findings indicate that both innovation generation and innovation adoption have a positive effect on implementing CE principles, with innovation adoption showing the most significant effect. Additionally, we discovered that frugal innovation plays a partial mediator role in the relationship between innovation generation/innovation adoption and implementing CE principles. These results suggest that SMEs in emerging economies can leverage both innovation generation and adoption to advance the adoption of CE principles, fostering the development of frugal innovations in the process, which further drive the implementation of CE principles. Moreover, our findings contribute to the ongoing research debate regarding the relationship between frugal innovation and sustainability, highlighting the impact of frugal innovation on environmental sustainability.

The role of work ethic mediation on the impact between job motivation on performance and knowledge sharing of SMEs in East Java

This study examines the influence of SME performance, knowledge sharing, work motivation, and the work ethic of SME proprietors. This research was conducted on Small and Medium Enterprises in East Java. The study population comprised 293 proprietors of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) employing between 3 and 10 individuals. The participants in the study were owners of small and medium enterprises situated across East Java. Data collection for each variable was performed using questionnaires. Data analysis methodologies utilize descriptive analysis techniques and quantitative data analysis techniques, such as Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results demonstrated that the mediating effect of work ethics on the relationship between work motivation and company performance was insignificant. The mediating effect of work ethics on the relationship between work motivation and knowledge sharing was substantial. The correlation between work motivation, work ethics, and knowledge sharing was positive and significant; however, the influence of motivation on company performance was not significant. The motivation of employees negatively affects the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in East Java. This study offers guidance to managers of small and medium enterprises on implementing work ethics to enhance employee motivation, performance, and knowledge sharing.

The Effect of Work Involvement on Work Performance, the Role of Citizenship Behaviour Mediation and Innovation Capabilities and Government Support Moderation in Baznas of West Kalimantan Province

The increasing complexity of business competition has forced almost all organizations to place human resources as an important instrument for improve the quality of products and services. Innovation capability, government support and work performance is an important factor that is suspected to affect the optimal collection of zakat funds from muzaki. Even though innovation has been carried out digital related to zakat socialization and BAZNAS fundraising, but the performance of collecting Zakat funds have not been optimal, which is marked by the low participation and awareness of the muzaki to distribute zakat, infaq and shadaqah. Low engagement employees, poor Organizational Citizenship Behavior, and low The ability to innovate and the lack of government support are suspected to have contributed to to this problem. This study uses a correlational method with Quantitative approach, samples were drawn by a stratified random method of 284 from 580 population of West Kalimantan BAZNAS employees. Data analysis using SEM-PLS. The results of the study show that Work Engagement has an influence significant positive on Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Job Performance, either directly or indirectly. Perception of Government Support, Although important, it does not function effectively as a moderation variable in the relationship between Innovation Capability Perception and Job Performance. Implication: These findings contribute to the literature on zakat management and the non-profit, providing new insights into how internal factors and externals contribute to the effectiveness of the organization. In addition, these results trigger the need for theoretical and managerial revisons, particularly in the context of effectiveness government support as a moderation variable. Limitations: This study is limited in a specific geographical and organizational context, namely BAZNAS in Kalimantan Province West, and does not include other variables that may be influential, such as culture organization or leadership. In addition, cross-time research limits the ability to make causal inferences or identify trends over time.

The mediation role of sleep on the relationship between drinks behavior and female androgenetic alopecia.

To investigate the relationship between drinks behavior and female androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and to clarify the mediating effect of sleep behavior on such relationship. A total of 308 female AGA patients and 305 female normal controls were recruited from the hospital, and questionnaires including drinks behavior and sleep behavior were inquired among them. Blood sugar and blood lipids were detected. Then, the mediating effect of sleep behavior on the relationship between drinks behavior and AGA was analyzed. Female AGA patients presented a higher frequency of intake of sweetened tea drinks. It was found that occasional intake (1-2 times per week; ORadj = 2.130, 95% CI [1.495-3.033]) and frequent intake (3-6 time per week; ORadj = 2.054, 95% CI [1.015-4.157]) of sweetened tea drinks were associated with AGA. The daily sugar intake from soft drinks increased the risk of AGA (ORadj = 1.025, 95% CI [1.003-1.048]), and hyperglycemia was positively associated with alopecia (ORadj = 1.897, 95% CI [1.225-2.936]). In addition, bedtime after 12 pm significantly increased the risk of developing alopecia (ORadj = 2.609, 95% CI [1.020-6.676]). Interestingly, bedtime, instead of daily sugar intake from soft drinks, could mediate the relationship between sweetened tea drinks intake and alopecia. Sweetened tea drinks consumption increases the risk of female AGA, which is mediated by bedtime.

A Business Model for Private Higher Education in a Digitalized Era

The higher education sector is embroiled in a continuous digital transformation process, resulting in a significant need for an innovative business model need for an innovative business model. Private universities are required to survive amidst competition in this digital era. The need for an innovative business model is reinforced by the fact that Student Satisfaction (SS) still needs to improve at Private Universities in West Java, Indonesia. This research develops a Smart University Image (SUI) as a novelty in a new business model to increase SS. In addition, SUI was developed because brand image theory was deemed insufficient and inconsistent from a semantic or functional standpoint when applied to a smart university (SU). The SUI dimensions developed are Cognitive, Conative, Emotive, and Collaborative. This research also aims to develop and test the SUI model synthesized from Relationship Marketing. A quantitative method is used in this research using proportional purposive sampling data collection techniques. The questionnaire distribution was based on the criteria of respondents who were second and third-year students at private universities (PU) in West Java, Indonesia, and were classified as SU. The data analysis used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), partial model test, and Sobel test to determine the strength of the mediation role in this research model. The findings of this research state that the SUI relationship significantly affected SS, which means it is appropriate to be applied to new business models in the higher education sector. The recommendations from this research findings are that private universities need to develop business models that apply high technology to create student engagement and SS in the framework of a smart university.

Redefining urban digital twins for the federated data spaces ecosystem: A perspective

Urban Digital Twins (UDTs) promise to facilitate the transition to a smarter planning and decision-making process, but they face many challenges to meet stakeholders’ expectations and to support delivering a better living environment for citizens. Their full potential can only be reached through more flexible sharing and integration of data and data models. From this perspective, we argue that UDTs can be realised in an ecosystem of data spaces that support a federated data architecture. We present the conceptual architecture for UDTs in a federated data spaces ecosystem, describe the different components and layers, and reflect on the UDT mediator role in relation to other actors in the ecosystem. We aim to contribute to the field of UDTs by showing the way forward for their development, connected to the concepts of data spaces and federated database systems, and to the field of data spaces by introducing UDTs as a new component playing a mediator role.

All the lonely people, where do they all come from: age moderating the mediation effect of loneliness among Portuguese students

PurposeThe present study aimed to examine the mediation role of loneliness in the relationship between perceived social support and depressive symptoms among university students in Portugal. The study also investigated the moderation role of age on the mediation model.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data sample consisted of 755 participants (aged 18–55 years) attending university in Lisbon, Portugal, from February through May 2023. Participants completed the UCLA Loneliness Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale. The SPSS Program with PROCESS macro (Model 4 and Model 8) was used to test the hypotheses regarding the mediation and the moderated mediation effects.FindingsThe bootstrap result for indirect effect loneliness (β = −0.083, p < 0.0001) was significant, indicating that loneliness mediated the relationship between perceived social support and depressive symptoms. Moreover, the interaction term (perceived social support x age) had a significant positive effect on the direct negative association between perceived social support and depressive symptoms (B = 0.0312; p < 0.05), showing that age moderated the direct relationship between the aforementioned variables. Importantly, the results showed that age moderated the indirect association (via loneliness) between perceived social support and depressive symptoms.Originality/valueThis research advances our understanding of loneliness among university students of different age ranges while providing empirical data on the effect of loneliness in the relation of social support and depressive symptoms. Moreover, the study delves on possible strategies to combat the expression of loneliness and further depressive symptoms.

The mediating effects of mobile phone use on ADHD and educational outcomes: a two-step Mendelian randomisation study.

This study investigates the potential mediating role of mobile phone screen time in the causal relationships between Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and educational attainment. Our analysis explores both the effect of ADHD on educational outcomes and the reverse, i.e., the influence of educational attainment on ADHD risk. A two-sample Mendelian randomisation (MR) analysis was conducted using genetic instruments from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of European populations. We employed a two-step MR approach to assess the causal effects between ADHD, mobile phone screen time (both frequency and duration), and educational outcomes, including years of full-time education and college completion. Data from public genome-wide association studies encompassing European populations with sample sizes ranging from 55,374 to 470,941 were utilised. We found significant causal associations between childhood ADHD and educational attainment, partially mediated by mobile phone screen time. Childhood ADHD was negatively linked to years of full-time education (IVW: OR = 0.93, 95% CI = 0.90-0.97, p = 0.000) and college completion (IVW: OR = 0.97, 95% CI = 0.95-0.98, p = 0.000). Mobile phone use frequency mediated 19.3% of the effect on full-time education (β = -0.158) and 11.9% on college completion (β = -0.084). The duration of phone use mediated 64.8% of the effect on college completion (β = -0.054). When ADHD was the outcome, phone use duration mediated -22.45% of full-time education effects (β = 0.426) and -19.62% of college completion (β = 0.433). Different MR models reveal the complex mediation role of mobile phone use frequency and duration between ADHD and educational attainment, varying by educational outcome type. Frequency mediates the link between childhood ADHD and full-time education/college completion, while duration significantly impacts ADHD when higher education is the outcome. The notable mediation effect of duration on ADHD underscores the need for further study into screen time's influence on ADHD and academic achievement across stages.

Talent management in volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) health environment, nurses’ psychological contract fulfillment, cordial relation and generation: moderation-mediation model

BackgroundThe VUCA in the healthcare environment requires combating volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity through highly talented employees and implementing a talent management strategy. This encompasses a range of operations designed to find, attract, nurture, and utilize competent workers that impact how well nurses fulfill their psychological contracts. However, as the researchers had anticipated, several factors, such as cordial relationships and generation differences, may mediate or influence this correlation.MethodsFor a cross-sectional study, a non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to include n = 375 nurses from among the 600 total nurses at three private hospitals in Alexandria, Egypt. Three validated measures were used to measure the study variables and develop a mediation-moderation structural equation model.ResultsThe result of this study revealed that nurses perceived a moderate level of talent management with a mean score of (48.91 ± 18.15), a low mean score (8.89 ± 3.93) of psychological contract fulfillment, and a moderate mean score (185.11 ± 27.02) of cordial relation. Additionally, more than half of the participants were in the Gen Z. Also, this study concluded that there is a positive mediation role of cordial relation and a negative moderation role of Gen between talent management and psychological contract fulfillment.ConclusionsUsing Gen as a moderating variable and cordial relations as a mediating factor, a moderating mediating structural equation model is created and validates the important influence of talent management on nurses’ psychological fulfillment, confirming the mediating effect of cordial relations and the moderating effect of genes in this relationship. GEN negatively predicted psychological contract fulfillment, meaning baby boomers predicted more psychological contract fulfillment than Z gen. Furthermore, talent management could positively predict cordial relations and psychological contract fulfillment, and cordial relations partially mediated the relationship between talent management and psychological contract fulfillment. Nurse mangers should be aware of and implement effective and talent management strategies with respecting gen difference, and apply tailored strategies for fostering nurses’ cordial relation and psychological contract fulfillment to deal with the VUCA challenging healthcare environment.

Respiratory Benefits of Multisetting Air Purification in Children

Particulate matter exposure has been linked to impaired respiratory health in children, but the respiratory benefits of air purification have not been fully elucidated. To assess the respiratory health outcomes among children exposed to multisetting air purification vs sham purification. This cluster randomized, double-blind, crossover trial was conducted among healthy school-aged children (10-12 years) in China from April to December 2021. Data were analyzed from December 2021 to July 2024. A multisetting (both in classrooms and bedrooms) air purification intervention compared with sham purification in a 2-stage intervention with more than 2 months (76 days) for each period and a washout period (88 days) to estimate the respiratory benefits of air purification. The primary outcomes were pulmonary function, airway inflammation markers, and metabolites in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) before and after the air purification intervention. Linear mixed-effects models were used to estimate the respiratory benefits of children related to air purification. Differential metabolites in EBC were identified using metabolomics analysis to explore their possible mediation roles. A total of 79 children (38 male [48%]; mean [SD] age, 10.3 [0.5] years) were included in the statistical analyses. During the study period, the mean (SD) concentration of outdoor fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at the school site was 32.53 (24.06) μg/m3. The time-weighted personal PM2.5 concentration decreased by 45.14% during the true air purification period (mean [SD], 21.49 [8.72] μg/m3) compared with the sham air purification period (mean [SD], 39.17 [14.25] μg/m3). Air purification improved forced expiratory volume in 1 second by 8.04% (95% CI, 2.15%-13.93%), peak expiratory flow by 16.52% (95% CI, 2.76%-30.28%), forced vital capacity (FVC) by 5.73% (95% CI, 0.48%-10.98%), forced expiratory flow at 25% to 75% of FVC by 17.22% (95% CI, 3.78%-30.67%), maximal expiratory flow at 75% of FVC by 14.60% (95% CI, 0.35%-28.85%), maximal expiratory flow at 50% of FVC by 17.86% (95% CI, 3.65%-32.06%), and maximal expiratory flow at 25% of FVC by 18.22% (95% CI, 1.73%-34.70%). Fractional exhaled nitric oxide in the true air purification group decreased by 22.38% (95% CI, 2.27%-42.48%). Several metabolites in EBC (eg, L-tyrosine and β-alanine) were identified to mediate the effect of air purification on respiratory health. This randomized clinical trial provides robust and holistic evidence that indoor air purification notably improved pulmonary health in children, highlighting the importance of intensified indoor air purification in regions with high air pollution levels. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04835337.

The Impact of Informal Tax Education on Reporting Compliance: Mediation Role of General Tax Knowledge Within the Informal Sector of Ghana

One of the vital sectors within the economy of Ghana is the informal sector. The sector contributes significantly to the economy but remains largely untaxed, partly due to limited awareness of tax obligations and tax responsibilities. Although, some research work has been conducted in Ghana in relation to broader concept of tax education, tax compliance and tax knowledge within the informal sector, however, empirical investigation into the linkage between general tax knowledge, informal tax education and reporting compliance is rare. In view of this, the purpose of the study is to examine the mediating role of general tax knowledge on the impact of informal tax education on reporting compliance.

Proteomic signatures of ambient air pollution and risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A prospective cohort study in the UK Biobank.

Air pollution has been linked with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), but the underlying mechanisms characterized by perturbations in the circulating proteome profile are largely unknown. Therefore, we included 51,357 participants from the UK Biobank with 2941 plasma proteins measured in blood samples collected between 2006 and 2010, measurements of annual fine particular matter <2.5 μm in diameter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and follow-up data on NAFLD (743 incident cases occurred over a median follow-up of 13.6 years). Multiple linear regression was used to identify proteins associated with PM2.5 and NO2. Cox proportional hazards models were applied to assess associations of PM2.5 and NO2 and identified proteins with incident NAFLD. Mediation analyses were conducted to explore the mediation role of proteins in the associations between air pollution and incident NAFLD. After adjusting for selected covariates, PM2.5 (hazard ratio [HR] = 2.57, 95%CI:1.27, 5.21, per ln increase) and NO2 (HR = 1.43, 95%CI: 1.10, 1.84, per ln increase) were positively associated with incident NAFLD. We identified 138 proteins associated with PM2.5 (92 positively, 46 inversely, FDR <0.05) and 143 with NO2 (100 positively, 43 inversely). Of the proteins that were significantly associated with both PM2.5 and NO2, 93 (79 positively, 14 inversely) and 79 (69 positively, 10 inversely) were significantly associated with incident NAFLD. Furthermore, 84 PM2.5-associated proteins and 66 NO2-associated proteins significantly mediated the corresponding association between air pollutants and incident NAFLD, with the proportion of mediation effects ranging from 3.2 % to 27.3 % for PM2.5 and 2.6 % to 20.8 % for NO2, respectively. Of note, the majority of significant mediating proteins were enriched in pathways of cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, viral protein interaction with cytokine and cytokine receptor. Our findings suggested that long-term exposure to PM2.5 and NO2 was associated with an increased risk of NAFLD partially by perturbating circulating proteins involved in pathways of inflammation and immunity responses.

Factors of susceptibility to online romance scam in Malaysia: unraveling the complex pathways

In this cross-sectional study, we delve into the multifaceted realm of online scam victimization by investigating a diverse array of individual factors that may predispose adults to fall prey to online scams. The central objective of this research is to ascertain the strongest predictor among the following variables: loneliness and the sense of mattering and to elucidate the moderating effect of social media engagement (SME) on the relationship between these predictors and online romantic scam (ORS) susceptibility (OSS). A sample of 380 adults aged 18 to 65 years (M=33.4) participated in this study to respond to demographic questionnaires and scales of the respective variable. The results suggested that the direct effect of relationship satisfaction on ORS susceptibility is not significant without the serial mediation roles of loneliness and mattering at a high level of SME. Further implications, limitations, and suggestions are discussed.

Parental Psychological Control and Interpersonal Trust in Junior High School Students: Serial Mediating Roles of Shyness and Interpersonal Self-Support.

Long-term parental psychological control tends to cause adolescents to become oversensitive in interpersonal relationships, and there is a gap in the mechanism of action between parental psychological control and the interpersonal trust of junior high school students. This study intends to analyze the relationship between parental psychological control and interpersonal trust in middle school students and explore the sequential mediation role of shyness and interpersonal self-support. Based on self-determination theory and object-relations theory, this study administered questionnaires to 542 Chinese junior high school students using the Psychological Control Scale, Interpersonal Trust Scale, Shyness Scale, and Interpersonal Self-support Scale. Afterwards, structural equation modelling was used for testing. The findings revealed that (1) parental psychological control significantly and negatively predicted interpersonal trust and that (2) shyness and interpersonal self-support sequentially mediated the association between parental psychological control and interpersonal trust. The findings suggest that parental psychological control can not only directly influence the interpersonal trust of junior high school students but also indirectly act on interpersonal trust through shyness and interpersonal self-support. This study contributes to an in-depth understanding of the relationship between parental psychological control and the interpersonal trust of junior high school students, which is important for increasing the level of interpersonal trust of junior high school students.

How Proactive Personality Impact Career Adaptability? The Mediating Role of Strengths Use and Job Crafting.

Studies have demonstrated that proactive personality and career adaptability are correlated. Less is known, however, about how proactive personality impact career adaptability. Based on the conservation of resources (COR) theory, the present study aimed to investigate the association between proactive personality and career adaptability, and explored the mediating effects of strengths use and job crafting. Three-wave questionnaires data was conducted with 374 employees from diverse organizations to test the hypotheses of this study. The results of our study showed that proactive personality was positively related to career adaptability. Moreover, strengths use and job crafting separately played a mediation role in the link between proactive personality and career adaptability. Additionally, a sequential mediation effect was observed, with proactive personality influencing career adaptability through the sequential mediators of strengths use and job crafting. This study offers valuable insights into the specific pathway from proactive personality to career adaptability.