Behavior Motivation Research Articles

Partnering RemoTe monitoring of Implanted Cardiac devices with Intelligent PATient Engagement – PARTICIPATE trial: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial

IntroductionCardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) can transfer data to the healthcare team, remotely. National and international cardiac organisations recommend all patients use this technology, however patient engagement is suboptimal. Previously,...

Tracking puppy development: automated analysis and qualitative behavioral assessmentin repeated open field tests.

Early puppy development is a crucial period that significantly influences a dog's lifelong health, behavior and personality. In this study, the behavioral development of Kangal puppies was investigated through repeated open-field testing, focusing on exploratory behavior, mobility, and responses to novel stimuli. Thirty-three Kangal puppies (20 males and 13 females) from various breeding centers in Sivas Province, Türkiye, were evaluated. The puppies were tested in a controlled open-field environment at 5, 6, and 8 weeks of age. Tests included a novel environment test at 5 weeks and novel object tests at 6 and 8 weeks. Mobility rate, exploration rate, and total distance parameters were measured using automated tracking software (ToxTrac). Qualitative behavioral assessments (QBAs) were performed to evaluate three distinct behavioral and emotional aspects: curiosity, comfort, and fearfulness. The results of these assessments revealed significant increases in curiosity and comfort scores over the testing weeks, with a concomitant decrease in fearfulness. Additionally, tracking data showed increased mobility and decreased exploration rates throughout the testing weeks. Significant correlations were found between curiosity and exploratory behavior, as well as between mobility and comfort scores. Overall, our findings suggest that Kangal puppies exhibit expected behavioral developments in repeated open field testing, with patterns consistent across multiple analyses. These results provide valuable insights into the behavioral development of Kangal puppies and underscore the importance of considering curiosity and other internal motivations in understanding animal behavior.

Influence of Organisational Behaviour, Organisational Development, Organisational Culture and Leadership Style and Its Impact on Motivation in Public Organisation

One of the objectives of this research is to examine the relationship between organizational behavior and employee motivation, to highlight the relationship between organizational culture and employee motivation, to elaborate on the relationship between leadership style and employee’s motivation, and to investigate the relationship between organizational development and employee motivation. This research also works to investigate the role of leader in the organization. As we know, leaders are the people who are responsible for selecting a path for the whole organization. The researcher collect 113 samples from leaders in Public organization in India. The questionnaire was prepared by using Google Docs application. The survey questionnaires were distributed to more than 200 participants; 113 responses were received from participants. The researcher use descriptive statistics and Multiple regression analysis to test the hypothesis. This study is an attempt to explore the factors that affect and help motivate employees working in any organization, as it is necessary to strengthen these institutions by establishing the principles of Leadership Style, Organizational Culture and Work Environment, Organizational Behavior and Organizational Development.Leadership style

Extrinsic Motivation vs. Intrinsic Motivation: Key Factors Influencing Farmers' Land Quality Protection Behavior in China.

The crowding effect of individual behavior motivation is a focal point in various disciplines, such as economics and social psychology. Understanding the motivation crowding effect in the context of pro-environmental behavior of farmers is crucial for formulating agricultural environmental policies. However, there is limited knowledge about the motivation crowding effect on farmers' land quality protection behavior, especially in developing countries. This study employs stratified regression models, propensity score matching models, seemingly unrelated regression models, and simple slope analysis methods to analyze the impact of extrinsic motivations (external incentives such as increasing farming income and production yield) and intrinsic motivations (internal drives such as personal satisfaction and responsibility) on farmers' land quality protection behavior, as well as the motivation crowding effect between extrinsic and intrinsic motivations. The analysis is based on survey data from 1064 smallholder farmers in five provinces in China: Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu. The results indicate that both extrinsic and intrinsic motivations have a positive impact on farmers' land quality protection behavior. Notably, extrinsic motivation exhibits a crowding-out effect on intrinsic motivation, suggesting a motivation crowding effect. While promoting farmers' land quality protection behavior through economic incentives is a feasible short-term solution, it may not effectively foster the long-term formation of such behaviors. Given the current context of severe land pollution, alleviating this issue through economic incentives represents a short-term policy approach. Thus, transitioning from short-term to long-term solutions by enhancing farmers' intrinsic motivation to promote farmers' land quality protection behavior is essential for the government to consider in future land protection policy formulation.

Nexus Between Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Behavior, Consumer Experience, and Purchase Intention: A Case from Shenzhen, China

This research aimed to investigate the influence of consumer behaviour (COB), artificial intelligence technology, and satisfying consumer experience on purchase intention (PIN). The study investigates the direct and moderating effect of hedonic motivation on the relationship between consumer behavior, artificial intelligence, satisfying consumer experience, and purchase intention for the respondents, residents in Shenzhen, China. A survey questionnaire based on past studies was finalized with a slight modification to cover the study context and key variables. Demographic factors included gender, education, and age distribution of the sample of 437 residents with experience of artificial intelligence technology, related products, and their subsequent purchase intention. The analysis showed model's substantial explanatory power with the help of R-square value of 0.842. The outer model assessment by using the Smart PLS confirmed that variables captured enough variance (average variance extracted), internal consistency reliability, and discriminant validity. The inner model assessment confirmed that artificial intelligence, consumer behaviour, and hedonic motivation directly influenced purchase intention. The interactive effect of hedonic motivation confirmed a significant presence in the relationship between artificial intelligence and purchase intention and between COB and PIN. The suggestions and limitations are well captured by the end of this research.

Kazakh nomads, social class transformations and Soviet power during the period of collectivization

ABSTRACT This research is devoted to the history of the political adaptation of tribal structures to the conditions of social class interactions in the Kazakh aul in the 1920s. Newly uncovered archival materials show how patrimonial and hierarchical institutions tried to adapt and adjust themselves to the system of socialist construction in the Kazakh steppe. The authors have identified three directions that most clearly demonstrated the behavioural motives and adaptation practices of Kazakh tribal cattle-breeding society: the formation of the Soviet apparatus of power in Kazakhstan; the participation of the tribal elite in elections to enter the Soviet institutions of power; and confiscation as a policy of struggle against ancestry and descent groups.

Can Corporate Social Responsibility Shift Consumer Behavior? Insights from Scenario-Based Experiment in the Fast Fashion Industry

This study investigates the interplay between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) engagement and pricing strategies in shaping consumer purchase intentions in the fast fashion industry. Using a scenario-based experimental design with 267 participants, this research explores how different levels of CSR and two distinct price points influence purchasing behavior. Additionally, the moderating effects of individual differences, such as consumer wealth, motivations for sustainable behavior, and income, are examined. The findings indicate that higher levels of CSR engagement significantly enhance purchase intentions, particularly when combined with higher price points, perhaps due to consumer perceptions of CSR programs associated with more expensive brands as more authentic. However, price remains a critical factor for lower-income consumers, revealing an “ethical consumption gap” where affordability outweighs ethical concerns. Extrinsic motivations, such as social pressure, strongly influence wealthier consumers’ decisions, while intrinsic motivations show a more complex relationship with purchasing behavior. The findings provide practical insights for fast fashion brands, suggesting that aligning CSR with competitive pricing and authentic messaging is crucial for appealing to both price-sensitive and ethically conscious consumers.

Beyond the 9-to-5: Unravelling the Pros and Cons of Moonlighting in Today’s Job Market

In current years, moonlighting, defined as the practice of performing multiple tasks simultaneously, has gained prominence as an integral part of the evolving business environment. The first section explains the meaning and theoretical basis of moonlight. We explore its historical background, legal implications, and impact on employee well-being through established research. The second section focuses on our research methodology, highlighting the data selection criteria included in this study, which are carefully detailed. Strong research practices ensure the accuracy of our findings. The third category classifies motivations for moonlight behaviour. From economic incentives to personal preferences, we explore why individuals choose to balance multiple roles. The fourth section includes sector-specific research that sheds light on broad moonlighting across sectors. We explore how moonlight and gig economy trends align with traditional employment models. The relationship between moonlighting and organizational commitment is explored in Section V. We examine whether moonlighting affects loyalty, participation, and performance in an employee’s primary job. Our paper concludes by summarizing the main takeaways and proposing avenues for future research. Moonlighting is a multifaceted phenomenon, and understanding its implications is critical for employees and employers alike. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on career mobility, and provides insights for policy makers, HR professionals, and scholars alike. As organizations adapt to the changing landscape, acknowledging and addressing moonlighting practices becomes essential for sustainable workforce management.

Leading with integrity: illuminating the pathway to positive job outcomes through ethical leadership and CSR

Purpose This paper aims to how ethical leadership influences innovative behavior and employee motivation, focusing on the mediating role of corporate social responsibility within the framework of social exchange theory (SET). Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 341 bank employees using convenience sampling, and hypotheses were rigorously tested with SPSS 22. Findings The results highlight the significant impact of ethical leadership on enhancing both employee innovation and motivation, with corporate social responsibility initiatives playing a crucial mediating role. Originality/value Drawing on SET, the research illustrates how ethical leadership fosters a reciprocal exchange environment, leading to deeper employee engagement and innovation driven by positive corporate social responsibility practices. By advancing theoretical understanding and providing practical insights, this study offers valuable guidance for organizations aiming to leverage ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility to cultivate a workforce that is both innovative and motivated.

How does perceived security influence mobile wallet users' behavior? A SEM investigation

PurposeThe digital disruptions have provided alternative methods of monetary transactions. Despite the digital wave, cash as a payment option has regained its position. The purpose of this research is to investigate behavioral intentions of mobile wallet (m-wallet) users. The paper explores the dynamics of perception, behavioral intention motivation and satisfaction of m-wallet users.Design/methodology/approachThe authors have used a self-administered questionnaire for data collection. A total of 506 responses were analysed using confirmatory factor analysis in conjunction with Structural Equation Modeling, ensuring the validity and reliability of the insights into the behavioral dynamics of m-wallet users.FindingsThe research highlights the direct impact of perceived security on m-wallet users' perceptions, which subsequently influence both direct and indirect behavioral intentions. Moreover, satisfaction emerged as a significant determinant directly shaping behavioral intentions.Originality/valueThis study contributes significantly to the existing literature by offering a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving m-wallet adoption and usage intentions, thereby equipping stakeholders and policymakers with the necessary tools to devise effective strategies to promote mobile payment technologies in North India. The study employs a multifaceted model that incorporates six key elements, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex interrelationships among these variables.

Deconstructing 'Greenwashing' and 'Anti-Greenwashing' in Corporate ESG Investments: Based on Behavioral Identification, Motivation Analysis and Effect Evaluation

Abstract: With the increasing corporate attention to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), some companies that do not have ESG investment strengths have also joined the ESG practice. As firms intensively integrate ESG into their operational ethos, discrepancies between proclaimed and actual ESG commitments have given rise to "greenwashing" behaviors. At present, China's research on corporate "greenwashing" is still in its infancy, and it is difficult to accurately identify corporate "greenwashing" behaviors and clarify their motives and impacts, so as to achieve the "anti-greenwashing" effect of precise governance. This paper examines the manifestations, motivations, and effects of "greenwashing" through actual case studies as well as theoretical and comparative literature research in order to propose a comprehensive framework for analyzing the nature of "greenwashing." To counteract "greenwashing," the paper combines the reality of problems to extract the insights and shortcomings of the existing research and propose multi-tiered strategies tailored to policy, corporate, and societal levels to look forward to the direction of future research on "anti-greenwashing." The aim of this paper is to promote the development of "greenwash" research and strengthen the society's awareness of "greenwash" behavior and the understanding of corporate ESG behavior, underscores the theoretical and practical significance of addressing "greenwashing." It calls for sustained research to optimize the ESG investment landscape.

Defeminizing sustainability: How to boost men’s motivation for proenvironmental behavior.

Defeminizing sustainability: How to boost men’s motivation for proenvironmental behavior.

Instrumental helping motivations of children and chimpanzees

AbstractChimpanzees and other great apes seem to be much less cooperative than humans overall, yet they nevertheless reliably help others in many instrumental circumstances. Although in many contexts the helping behavior of chimpanzees is quite similar to that of human children, recent studies using both behavioral and psychophysiological paradigms have revealed important differences, specifically, in the underlying motivations for prosocial behavior. Here, we provide both a synthesis of recent empirical work and an evolutionary hypothesis that can account for the differences in chimpanzee and human helping motivations.

A Summary of the Research on Feedback-seeking Behavior

Feedback seeking behavior of employees plays an important role in the development and progress of an organization. Among the influencing factors of feedback seeking behavior, leadership style has attracted the attention of researchers. In this study, the connotation, motivation and related research of feedback seeking behavior are sorted out. It can be found that the characteristics of feedback seekers, the characteristics of feedback sources and organizational environment factors may affect feedback seeking behavior. In a working environment full of positive interpersonal relationships, employees will be more willing to seek feedback actively.

A sustainable step forward: Exploring factors influencing the purchase intentions towards remanufactured products using fsQCA

The rapid advancement of industrialization has led to a growing concern about resource shortages and environmental pollution. Sustainable manufacturing practices, particularly in the context of remanufactured products, have been extensively researched from the B2B perspective. Comparatively fewer studies have examined consumer behavior in the context of remanufactured electrical appliances. This study merges components from the Theory of Planned Behavior and Protection Motivation Theory with additional variables into a framework for predicting purchase intentions. Noting the complex, asymmetric nature of causation, an asymmetrical configurational approach using fsQCA is used for analysis. Data were collected form 411 consumers in the U.K using quota sampling technique. The findings show that both components of attitude (experiential and instrumental) as well as a high threat appraisal (perceived severity and vulnerability) are present in all configurations predicting high purchase intention. Self-efficacy and response efficacy are also important conditions present in many configurations. The paper ends with some novel insights on consumer behavior with respect to remanufactured products, and a discussion of theoretical and managerial implications.

Minority ethnic older adults’ perception and behaviour towards COVID-19 public health campaigns in the UK

In the UK, minority ethnic groups were reported to face the greatest risk from COVID-19. Yet, little is known about their perception and behaviour towards COVID-19 campaigns. This study used 35 semi-structured, in-depth interviews with minority ethnic adults aged 60 or over in England and Wales to explore their motivations for complying with or disregarding official guidance and their evaluations of various campaign content and channels used early in the pandemic. Using Template Analysis, key themes in the interviewees’ discourse were identified, which were subsequently analysed using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). This study found that the predominant motivations for non-compliant behaviour included fatigue from information overload, government- and socially-induced distrust, as well as self-reported personality traits. In contrast, compliant individuals emphasised community-based obligations and their trust in official communications. Although participants recognised the pandemic as a challenging time, they were generally unsatisfied with the credibility, consistency, and accessibility of public health messaging. This investigation contributes to health communications studies by adopting a qualitative approach and providing insights into an under-researched demographic.

Experiences of nurses working in novel virtual care centres in the Netherlands: a qualitative study

BackgroundVirtual care centres (VCCs) are novel wards of hospitals and facilitate the provision of remote monitoring and home-based patient care. Whereas since the COVID-19 pandemic VCCs have rapidly emerged, there is no standardised framework for the development and implementation of VCCs. To develop such a framework, insight in current experiences of employment in VCCs is needed. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore nurses' perceptions and experiences of working in VCCs.ResultsBetween February and July 2023, semi-structured online interviews were conducted with thirteen nurses (age 45 ± 8 years) from four VCCs in the Netherlands. Interviews were thematically analysed using a six-stage approach, yielding six themes of nurses’ perceptions and experiences of working in VCCs: 1)' Changing role of nurses', especially in the patient-professional relationship, transformation of care and communication; 2)’Clinical perspective of nurses’, need for general medical knowledge and use of data in relation to nurses’ clinical perspective, 3)‘Education and training’, need to keep nurses’ knowledge up-to-date and create time for education; 4)'Organisation of care', nurses’ role in the development of protocols and need for sufficient technological preconditions; 5)‘Cooperation with other healthcare professionals’, consisted of the collaboration with and needed support by other healthcare professionals to organize and provide care to VCC patients; 6)'Experienced effects of VCCs' included advantages and disadvantages of VCCs for the nurses, patients and the hospital. Themes were mapped onto the Capability, Opportunity and Motivation of Behaviour (COM-B) model where all themes included components of capability, opportunity and motivation.ConclusionsOur findings highlight the importance of considering COM-B components of nurses' work in VCCs. Due to the changing roles of nurses in VCCs, there are evolving educational needs in to communicate with patients and colleagues, and the use of data to support their clinical view, as well as providing technological optimisations to further support nurses' work and the VCCs.

Excessive Gestational Weight Gain, Independent of Body Mass Index, Is Associated With Child Fat Mass Index at Age 2 Years in the Growing life, Optimizing Wellness Study

BackgroundExcessive gestational weight gain (eGWG) increases risk for pregnancy complications and future obesity for pregnant persons and children. Yet, it is unclear whether eGWG leads to higher child adiposity at 2 years, independent of the pregnant person’s body mass index (BMI) while considering important covariates. Moreover, understanding the characteristics of pregnant persons experiencing eGWG will help design future targeted interventions. ObjectiveThe objectives of the analyses were to assess the association between eGWG and childhood adiposity at age 2 years, while controlling for pregnant persons’ BMI and other important covariates and to describe the characteristics of pregnant persons who experience eGWG during their second pregnancy. DesignThis is a secondary analysis of 221 pregnant persons and their children aged 2 years who were enrolled in the Growing Life, Optimizing Wellness longitudinal observational study. Participants/settingParticipants were recruited between 2011 and 2014 in central Arkansas. Participants were secundigravida persons with BMI 18.5 to 35, older than age 20 years, and who conceived without assistance. Main outcome measuresThe main outcome measure was fat mass index of children aged 2 years measured by quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance imaging. Secondary outcomes included first pregnancy GWG, dietary and physical activity characteristics between pregnancies, second pregnancy nausea levels, and motivation level to adhere to the GWG guidelines. Statistical analysis performedMultivariable regression analyses were used to examine the associations between GWG and childhood fat mass index at age 2 years. Pearson correlations and Wilcoxon rank sum tests were used to identify the characteristics of pregnant persons who experienced eGWG. ResultsPregnant persons’ eGWG (β = .503; P = .03) was positively associated with child adiposity at age 2 years independent of maternal BMI (P = 0.3). Pregnant persons who experienced eGWG during their second pregnancy had greater odds of eGWG during first pregnancies (odds ratio 7.5; P < .001), dieting behavior (odds ratio 14.3; P = .02), and low motivation to adhere to the GWG guidelines (odds ratio 11.2; P = .009). Fewer participants had eGWG during their second pregnancy (52.5%) compared with their first pregnancy (66.8%), which was different by BMI groups (BMI 18.5 to 24.9: 23.6% decrease in participants who gained eGWG, BMI 25 to 29.9: 20.0% decrease, and BMI ≥ 30: 37.9% decrease). ConclusionseGWG among pregnant persons is associated with child adiposity at age 2 years. Pregnant persons who experienced eGWG during their second pregnancy reported low motivation to gain weight within guidelines, eGWG in first pregnancy, and reported prior dieting behavior. Future research focusing on patients with these characteristics may increase success of interventions designed to limit eGWG.

Assessment of nurses’ workplace silence behaviour motives-: A cross-sectional study

ObjectivesThe motives that lead to nurses’ workplace silence behaviour are essential to understand, as the failure to voice their concerns and maintain silence may cause various adverse outcomes, including burnout, turnover, job dissatisfaction, low productivity, and mental and moral distress. This study aimed to identify the level and influencing motives of the workplace silence behaviour among nurses at the National Guard Hospital in Madinah. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in January and February 2023. The participants completed a questionnaire with two parts: the sociodemographic data form and the Workplace Silence Behavior Nursing Motives Scale. Data analysis was performed by descriptive statistics and the chi-square test. ResultsThe overall level for all workplace silence behavior motives is moderate (3.29 ± 0.69), with Avoidance Motives dimension receiving the highest scores (3.62 ± 0.75) and Organization-Oriented Motives dimension receiving the lowest (3.15 ± 0.86). Chi-square test showed that Saudi nationality (X2 = 0.015, P = 0.019) and monthly income (X2 = 0.045, P = 0.013) are factors in high-moderate levels of silence behaviour. ConclusionsThe overall level of workplace silence behaviour motives was found to be moderate, nurses have higher monthly salaries and non-Saudi nationals tend to have higher levels of workplace silence behaviour motives. The study results provide a reference for nursing managers to pay attention to nurses’ workplace silence behavior and take corresponding intervention measures.

From Islamic Charity to Muslim Philanthropy: Definitions Across Disciplines

ABSTRACTThe study of Muslim philanthropy is often described as an emerging, multidisciplinary space of inquiry that takes contemporary Muslim practices of generosity such as giving and volunteering alongside behavioral motivations as objects of analysis. This emerging field follows over a century of knowledge production about Islamic charitable practices and institutions stemming from early orientalist studies of legal texts on endowments to more contemporary sociological and anthropological analyses of ritual exchange and giving across various Muslim‐majority and minority societies and communities. As the study of Muslim philanthropy grows, these two literatures are often brought together in generative, if uneven ways. In this paper, we review key themes and questions in the study of Islamic charity and ask what impact it has had on the study of Muslim philanthropy. This article surveys recent literature on charitable endowments/trusts (waqf), obligatory alms giving (zakat), and “extemporaneous charity” (sadaqa). We end with an analysis of dominant definitions of philanthropy currently used in philanthropic studies to argue that non‐denominational categories like “religious charity” exclude many religious practices that Muslims consider central to their charitable actions and their motivations, a point crucially missing in much philanthropy literature.