Perceptions Of Ownership Research Articles

How parties can shape their competence reputations: Issue attention, position and performance

AbstractIssue ownership is an important determinant of the vote, and it is electorally beneficial for parties to build a strong reputation on their core issues. Even though issue ownership has already been studied extensively in the party literature, we know less about how citizens form ownership perceptions. We contribute to this literature by means of two studies on the connection between party behaviour and perceptions of issue ownership, with an empirical focus on issue competence reputations of parties. In Study 1, we combine party‐level information about issue attention, positions and performance with data on competence perceptions from a wide range of national election studies. Study 2 is a pre‐registered conjoint experiment designed to examine the causal link between party behaviour and perceived competence. Our results point to significant effects for all three hypothesised sources of competence reputations. Moving beyond previous work that has argued that competence reputations are mostly stable over time, after accounting for the variation due to parties' popularity, our results show that they fluctuate in the short term and that parties have some level of control over how they are perceived.

Psychological Ownership and Organizational Commitment of Millennial Employees in the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis of the Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction

This study investigates the relationship between psychological ownership and organizational commitment of millennial employees working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also examines the mediating role of job satisfaction in the effect of psychological ownership on organizational commitment. Using a data set of 255 Vietnamese millennial employees, the partial least squares-structural equation model results indicated that millennial employees had a positive perception of psychological ownership and organizational commitment during this crisis. The impact of psychological ownership on organizational commitment through the mediating role of job satisfaction is demonstrated. This study serves as a scientific reference for operational and managerial decisions in organizations with millennial employees.

Elementary school teachers candidates’ perceptions of tpack ownership: Teaching assistance program

The TPACK mastery parameter signals qualified elementary school teacher candidates. The aim of the present study is to investigate a) how elementary school teacher candidates in the Teaching Assistance program perceived TPACK ownership and b) what factors influenced TPACK ownership. This is a case study for Ganesha University of Education's Elementary School Teacher Education study program in Indonesia. Mix methods were employed, with an explanatory sequential mixed method design. This study included elementary school teacher education students in semester VI who participated in the teaching assistance program. There were 174 people in total, with an 87% response rate to the questionnaire. We collected data through a questionnaire, interview, and document study. We analyzed the data to determine the percentage of quantitative data and used thematic analysis for qualitative data. The findings revealed that primary school teacher candidates' perceptions of TPACK ownership were not optimal, particularly in certain aspects that were critical for becoming teachers. This paper describes TPACK ownership in each domain, as well as factors that influenced TPACK, and gives some recommendations.

Toward addressing customer migration: measuring B2B salespersons’ perceptions of customer ownership

Purpose One of the pivotal questions facing all firms is “Who owns the customer?” Despite the longstanding acknowledgment that customer ownership is critical to a firm’s success, to date, little research attention has been afforded to conceptualizing and measuring customer ownership. This study aims to address this research gap by exploring, measuring and validating a customer ownership scale through the lens of the business-to-business salesperson. Design/methodology/approach The classical multi-item scale development involving a multistep process was used in developing and validating this scale measuring customer ownership. Using a grounded theory approach, the customer ownership scale is developed and justified as distinctive from customer loyalty. Findings The two-factor customer ownership scale reflects the underlying factors of the salesperson–customer bond and provides a pathway to empirically assess mechanisms for addressing customer migration. The findings suggest an opportunity for greater precision in both meaning and measurement for both academics and practitioners. Originality/value The question “Who owns the customer?” has been a venerable enigma in sales organizations, and it remains an underdeveloped construct in sales and marketing research. This research empirically explores the construct of customer ownership in a systematic manner that is conspicuously absent from extant studies.

Who Owns Wildlife In Uruguay? Connections Between Game Management and Local Perspectives on Wildlife Ownership

The connection between the legal definition of wildlife ownership is fundamental in establishing clear and appropriate hunting regulations. Ambiguity in the terminology used to justify the need for regulations and their relationship to traditional knowledge may impede species management and conservation. Between 2013 and 2018 we studied the relationship between the hunting national framework in Uruguay with local practices and perceptions of hunting and wildlife ownership. Based on ethnographic work in Paso Centurión, a small rural town in north-eastern Uruguay, we describe local forms of environmental engagement, wildlife ownership, and the impact of developing a protected area. We highlight the importance of considering local attitudes and perceptions of hunting regulation, incorporating a broader discussion about the ownership of nature and the forms of human-wildlife relations in rural contexts.

The Effect of Empowering Leadership Characteristics of School Principals According to Teachers' Perceptions on Teachers' Psychological Ownership and Work Engagement

This study examines the effect of school principals' empowering leadership according to teachers' perceptions of teachers' psychological ownership and work engagement. The study sample consists of 463 teachers. The relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the study. Empowering Leadership Scale, Psychological Ownership Scale and Work Engagement Scale were used to collect the data. As a result of the research, according to teachers' perceptions, the empowering leadership levels of school principals and teachers' psychological ownership and work engagement levels were found to be high. Teachers' psychological ownership and work engagement levels show significant differences according to age, seniority, and education level variables. A significant positive relationship was found between the empowering leadership of school principals and teachers' psychological ownership. A medium-level positive significant relationship was found between the empowering leadership of school principals and teachers' work engagement. Empowering leadership characteristics of school principals significantly positively affect teachers' psychological ownership and work engagement. The study emphasized the role of empowering leadership in understanding teachers' work engagement and psychological ownership. Based on the results, school principals are recommended to demonstrate empowerment leadership behaviors to build an understanding of teachers' work engagement and psychological ownership.

Student definitions of ownership and perceived ways ownership influences writing in a biology laboratory class.

Laboratory courses offer a unique opportunity, and sometimes challenge, to engage students in projects where they can experience ownership and authentic science practices. An important science practice is writing, which can lead to increased learning about concepts and science communication. Experiencing a sense of ownership in research can lead to various student outcomes, such as increased motivation, greater interest in research, and higher retention in STEM fields. Although previous work has extracted aspects of ownership from students' descriptions of research experiences, studies have not examined directly how students define and perceive ownership. In addition, we do not have a clear idea of whether a sense of ownership is related to student attitudes toward scientific writing in a lab course setting. To better understand the relationship between ownership and writing directly from students' perspectives, we used analysis of student responses to surveys and interviews in an upper-division laboratory course. Using a grounded theory approach for the analysis of 167 survey responses and 9 interviews, we found that students have varying perceptions of project ownership, with the most frequent being opportunities to contribute ideas and shape the project (autonomy), doing the work, and leadership. Students largely perceived that increased ownership had positive influences on their writing, such as increased understanding and thinking, freedom in writing, and increased motivation. Learning about how students perceive ownership in the context of a lab course is useful for considering how lab course structure may support the development of a sense of ownership and may influence how we can engage students in meaningful writing practices.

Self-touch facilitates the recognition of the dis-owned left hand in somatoparaphrenia: a single case study

ABSTRACT We investigated whether self-administered tactile stimulation could act as a temporary restorative mechanism for body ownership disorders, both implicitly and explicitly. We tested this hypothesis in a patient with somatoparaphrenia, who displayed increased accuracy in explicitly recognizing their left hand during self-touch. Furthermore, the patient implicitly perceived their hand and the experimenter’s hand as more belonging to their own body compared to conditions where vision was the sole sensory input. These findings highlight the importance of self-touch in maintaining a coherent body representation, while also demonstrating the potential dissociation between the recovery of explicit and implicit perceptions of body ownership.

The importance of employee attitude in activity-based work environments and the potential role of personality

In studies of activity-based work environments, employees’ prior attitude towards activity-based work environments has been identified as a potentially essential antecedent to how they perceive the new work environment. Using longitudinal data—collected once before and three times after moving to an activity-based office—we seek to reaffirm the moderating effect of this prior attitude on employee perceptions of privacy and psychological ownership in a sample from two smaller organisations (n = 38 combined). We also explore if employee attitude towards an activity-based work environment is related to personality dimensions. The findings support that prior employee attitude to an activity-based work environment moderates subsequent perceptions of privacy and psychological ownership. Only conscientiousness is significant when examining the association of personality and employee attitude towards an activity-based work environment. Implications of the findings and suggestions for future research are discussed. Practitioner summary: Questions remain about activity-based work environments. The data shows employee perceptions of privacy and psychological ownership are lower after moving to an activity-based office, but only for employees with less favourable attitudes towards activity-based environments beforehand. Conscientiousness is positively associated with employees’ attitude towards activity-based environments before the move.

Issue ownership of science in the United States.

This study assesses whether the Democratic Party holds issue ownership over science in the United States. We analyze data from a national survey that asked 1041 adults questions specifically designed to measure perceptions of science ownership. While the results suggest that the Democratic Party does hold a significant advantage in ownership of science in an abstract sense, perceptions of ownership of specific types of science vary across the two parties. Those who identify as Independents drive much of the aggregate perceptions of ownership of science, whereas partisans' perceptions of issue ownership of science are mostly driven by in-party favoritism. Post hoc analyses suggest that news media use contributes to perceptions of science ownership and reinforces affinity-party preference.

Perfil de 5.213 proprietários e percepções sobre cuidados com felinos e atendimento médico veterinário

ABSTRACT: The objective of the present study was to know the profile of Brazilian cat owners and their perceptions of responsible ownership and the veterinary care environment. The application of a semi-structured online questionnaire investigating the owner’s socioeconomic level and perception of knowledge concerning health care and history of medical-veterinary care of their cats using the snowball method. A total of 5,213 participants were included, of which: 93% were women, 52% were single and lived in urban areas (96%). Fifty nine per cent of the owners answered that their cat is taken to the veterinary care service only when it shows a clinical sign and 65% of them feel anxious when they need to take their cats to the vet. Only 1% of the owner did not consider the cat as a family member. Concerning the veterinary care scenario, 40% of the owners answered that at least once, that their cat(s) had been handled inappropriately by veterinary service professionals, and they believed that low affinity with the species and excessive restraint were the main causes for this misconduct. Around 40% of the owners had already changed their veterinarian because of this inappropriate interaction/handling. Conclusion and relevancethe data presented point to the importance of implementing and improving friendly and gentle care practices with cats and their owners.

Having a Voice: Resident Perceptions of Supervision, Decision-Making and Patient Care Ownership

ObjectiveHeightened resident supervision due to patient safety concerns is increasingly common in pediatrics and may leave residents with fewer opportunities for independent decision-making, a diminished sense of autonomy, and decreased engagement. This may ultimately threaten their development into competent clinicians. Understanding how pediatric residents experience supervision’s influence on their involvement in decision-making, engagement in patient care, and learning is crucial to safeguard their transition to independent practice. In relation to supervision, our research investigated: 1) how residents navigated their involvement with clinical decision-making and 2) how opportunities to make clinical decisions influenced their engagement in patient care and learning. MethodsFrom 2019–2020, we recruited 38 pediatric residents from three different programs for a qualitative interview-based study. Through a constructivist stance, we explored clinical decision-making experiences and performed thematic analysis using an iterative and inductive process. ResultsWe identified three themes: 1) Residents perceived having autonomy when they had space to make independent decisions, regardless of supervisor’s presence; 2) Patient care ownership resulted from having a voice in a variety of contributions to patient care; and 3) Supervisors’ behaviors modulated patient care ownership and thereby residents’ sense of feeling heard, their engagement in patient care, and their learning. ConclusionsOur results suggest that focusing on patient care ownership may better fit with current learning environments than aiming for independence and autonomy. They provide insight on how, in the pediatric learning climate of enhanced supervision, supervisors can preserve resident engagement in patient care and learning by augmenting patient care ownership and ensuring residents have a voice.

Organizational and economic initiatives in the management of energy saving projects in the conditions of the autonomy of educational institutions, digitalization and decentrallization of the system of providing energy innovations

The article is devoted to issues of organizational and economic initiatives in managing energy-saving projects in the conditions of the autonomy of educational institutions, digitalization, and decentralization of the energy innovation system. Based on the study, the ordering of the triangular energy response model was proposed, which leads to the controllability of energy-saving projects. The study aimed to study organizational and economic initiatives in the management of energy-saving projects in the conditions of the autonomy of educational institutions, digitalization, and decentralization of the system providing energy innovations. The article substantiates the feasibility of implementing energy-saving projects under the conditions of autonomy of educational institutions. The complementary and fundamental role of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sources in making a significant contribution to meeting the energy needs of budgeted educational institutions by reducing the amount of fossil fuels and emissions is indisputable. As the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere continues to rise, reaching record levels, despite the continuous reduction of emissions, it is becoming increasingly clear that the development of a clear and planned strategy for the management of energy conservation projects is necessary to achieve long-term climate goals. It has been proven that Ukraine's state policy can influence the speed and form of the energy transition to a zero-carbon future thanks to the energy potential of renewable energy sources and the implementation of energy-saving projects at the regional or local level. The inclusion of initiatives in the transition to renewable energy sources and the reduction of fossil fuels and emissions thanks to the regional energy efficiency policy is a critically important step for the sustainable development of both regions and the state in the conditions of the autonomy of educational institutions, digitalization, and decentralization of the system of providing energy innovations. It is proposed to consider the potential of renewable energy sources in Ukraine and the multi-level perspective of the transition theory to renewable energy sources (macro-, meso--- and micro-levels). Empowering communities to manage projects promotes the perception of energy conservation, sustainability, and ownership, which are essential for the successful implementation of energy conservation projects and usually refers to efforts to adopt or optimize environmental, economic, and social aspects. Implementing energy-saving projects is sometimes called a triple practical result, necessary in digitalizing and decentralizing the system providing energy innovations. Keywords: organizational and economic initiatives, project management, energy saving, autonomy of educational institutions, digitalization, decentralization, system, provision of energy innovations.

Refreshed academic viewpoint on patient data ownership in digital health context

Abstract Background Digital health involves generating and communicating large sensitive patient data sets. There is significant potential in its applications, but also some impediments. Our previous study showed that ownership of patient data is a problem in digital health context, not fully understood and often neglected. However, in the last two years, increased attention to this issue is observed and we aim to find if the medical academic community changed its viewpoint on patient data ownership in the context of digital health. Methods Our previous study (2014-2020) identified 27 relevant to the problem articles. A comprehensive search of PubMed, ScienceDirect and Scopus, performed between January 2021 and April 2023, identified 21 appropriate full-text publications focused on patient data ownership (problem) in digital health (context). Research questions included scientific area of publication, perception and aspects of ownership, possible solutions. Results The publications are in medical and public health (43%), digital health and medical informatics (29%), technical (19%), law and ethics (9%) journals; 71% with impact factor; authored by 38% EU, 24% USA, 9% UK, 9% Brazilian academicians. The majority (86%) are in the area of medical research - access, control, patient data sharing and use, secondary and passive data use, registries, AI, wearables, sensors; ethical challenges to digital health; 90% still perceive ownership as a challenge, arising in relation to medical research and data generated from the IoT, wearables, sensors, apps and social media. All publications discuss ownership in ethical and legal aspects and find the solution in proper legislation. Conclusions Digital health with its huge amounts of generated data brings forward the overlooked issue of patient data ownership as a challenge to medical research. Academic attention is rising, and addressing this challenge requires the combined efforts of all stakeholders for suitable amendments in the legislation. Key messages • Ownership of patient data in the context of digital health is a problem, especially for medical research, that should not be neglected and needs a comprehensive attitude from all stakeholders. • Proper legislation concerning patient data ownership may help in improving international academic medical and public health research, healthcare services, and the health of the population as a whole.

How Household Water Use Characteristics and Sense of Water Kiosk Ownership Influence Financial Sustainability of Community-Managed Borehole Water Kiosk Service in Kisumu County, Kenya

Access to safe drinking water is a global challenge, with approximately one-quarter of the world's population lacking such access. Kenya, like many Sub-Saharan African countries, grapples with water insecurity, leading to the establishment of water kiosks as a solution. However, these kiosks often face financial sustainability challenges. This study examined the influence of user household characteristics, technical designs, and governance factors on the financial sustainability of community-managed borehole water kiosk services in Kisumu County, Kenya. The specific objectives were twofold. The first objective was to analyse the influence of water kiosk household characteristics. The second objective was to assess the influence of user households’ sense of ownership on the financial sustainability of community-managed water kiosk services. A mixed-methods research design was employed, combining qualitative data from three focus group discussions with 31 water kiosk operators and quantitative data from questionnaires administered to 460 user households. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression were used to analyse quantitative data, while thematic analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. In the first objective, the study findings revealed that user satisfaction had a statistically significant influence on the financial sustainability (odds ratio = 3.36; p =.01) of community-managed borehole water kiosk services. Other statistical significance was revealed for time taken to fetch water (odds ratio = 3.52; p =.001) and household seasonal use of the water from the water kiosks (odds ratio = 11.20; p =.001). For the second objective, study findings revealed that payment for membership to the borehole water kiosk (odds ratio = 3.64; p =.001) and users’ perception of ownership of the water kiosk for the people living within the village (odds ratio = 0.41; p =.001) were revealed to be statistically significant in influencing the financial sustainability of community-managed borehole water kiosk services. Results from qualitative analysis triangulated these findings from statistical analysis. For instance, during the focus group discussions, the kiosk operators were equally concerned about the seasonal patterns of fetching water from the borehole water kiosks. Therefore, efficient service delivery, water quality maintenance, and responsiveness to seasonal variations are essential for financial sustainability. Membership fees play a crucial role in financial support, while the complexity of ownership beliefs suggests the need for tailored engagement strategies. Finally, land tenure issues should be addressed to enhance kiosk sustainability. Policymakers and stakeholders should consider these findings to develop strategies that ensure reliable access to safe drinking water in Kenya and similar regions.

Subcortical contributions to the sense of body ownership.

The sense of body ownership (i.e. the feeling that our body or its parts belong to us) plays a key role in bodily self-consciousness and is believed to stem from multisensory integration. Experimental paradigms such as the rubber hand illusion have been developed to allow the controlled manipulation of body ownership in laboratory settings, providing effective tools for investigating malleability in the sense of body ownership and the boundaries that distinguish self from other. Neuroimaging studies of body ownership converge on the involvement of several cortical regions, including the premotor cortex and posterior parietal cortex. However, relatively less attention has been paid to subcortical structures that may also contribute to body ownership perception, such as the cerebellum and putamen. Here, on the basis of neuroimaging and neuropsychological observations, we provide an overview of relevant subcortical regions and consider their potential role in generating and maintaining a sense of ownership over the body. We also suggest novel avenues for future research targeting the role of subcortical regions in making sense of the body as our own.

Recycling Versus Leasing in Closed-Loop Supply Chain: A Comparative Analysis Anchored on Consumer Ownership Perceptions

Manufacturers increasingly recycle end-of-life products to realize residual economic value and mitigate environmental impacts on the economic system. Concurrently, with the burgeoning growth of the product-service system, leasing models offer an alternative method to complete the material loop without direct collection. While prior research has delved into recycling channels, incentive mechanisms, and remanufacturing within closed-loop supply chain management, a comparative analysis between recycling and leasing strategies remains under-explored. This study seeks to bridge this gap by elucidating the manufacturer’s strategic decision-making process, factoring in consumers’ product ownership perceptions. We propose a manufacturer decision model anchored on consumer choices and segment it into three scenarios based on varying ownership perceptions. Our analysis contrasts market demand and profit outcomes across these scenarios. Notably, we discern that a hybrid strategy is optimal when ownership perception is low; however, when such perception is heightened, a dedicated recycling strategy proves more advantageous. Importantly, introducing a leasing option does not entirely overshadow the conventional sales market but is susceptible to being overshadowed itself. From a managerial standpoint, while integrating a leasing program might augment revenue streams, sole reliance on it is inadvisable. Furthermore, reshaping consumption paradigms to emphasize product functionality over ownership can pave the way for more expansive leasing strategies, optimizing revenue generation within a closed-loop framework.

“Our festival, Their festival”: the local perceptions of festival sustainability in Zanzibar festival portfolio

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore local residents' perceptions of sustainability of different festivals making festival portfolio in Zanzibar.Design/methodology/approachThe study used multiqualitative methods and comparative case analysis that made use of in-depth interviews, observation and focus group discussion as the data collection techniques. Thematic content analysis was used to describe festivals from residents' point of views.FindingsThe results indicate residents to perceive two broader types of festivals: Ours and Theirs that have different impacts on sustainability of the festivals.Research limitations/implicationsThe ours and theirs dichotomy of festivals from residents' perspectives extends the conceptualization of festivals. In line with the event portfolio framework, the emerged types of festival aid event planners with understanding and managing the events with the aim of making the festival and the destinations sustainable.Originality/valueThe bifurcated perception of festival ownership provides a complimentary theoretical lens that can be applied to explain the festival workings and management that emphasize the need for places to have festival portfolio catering for different segments.

Ownership of English: Insights from Australian Tertiary Education Contexts

ABSTRACT This study investigates the perception of English ownership among multilingual students in Australian universities. Using qualitative interviews, it explores ownership through four aspects: expertise, inheritance, usage, and identification. The findings suggest that linguistic ownership is tied to language proficiency and self-identification as an expert. Despite students' confidence in English use, being labelled as 'non-native' speakers hinders their sense of ownership. The research highlights ongoing issues related to English ownership, the validity of its variations, and the pervasive influence of the 'native speaker' concept despite efforts to dismantle it. This is largely due to students' experiences with educators who are viewed as guardians of a more 'legitimate' English. The study recommends educators foster awareness of diverse English uses and avoid reinforcing native-speakerism ideologies.

Pola Komunikasi Politik dalam Proses Perumusan Pembangunan Gedung PKL Berdasarkan Peraturan Daerah Kabupaten Garut Nomor 12 Tahun 2015

The policy enacted by the Garut local government under Regulation Number 12 of 2015, which pertains to the maintenance of order, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal, as well as the construction of street vendor buildings 1 and 2, has been deemed ineffective in addressing the issues faced by street vendors in Garut. The persistence of street vendors in conducting sales activities within the red zone, despite the availability of designated facilities, is the underlying cause of this phenomenon. This suggests a lack of success in the process of formulating policies. This study aims to investigate the phases of policy formulation through the lens of political communication, drawing on Anderson and Sydney's theoretical framework of public policy. Specifically, the research will analyze the communication patterns that emerge during the formulation stage. The present investigation employs qualitative research methodologies, including literature reviews and observation techniques. The findings of the study indicate that the communication strategy employed in the development of this policy does not accurately reflect the requirements of the populace. The observed pattern can be attributed to the exclusion of street vendor unions from the formulation phase of the policy, with their involvement being limited to the implementation stage. This phenomenon engenders a deficiency in the perception of ownership of the policy among street vendors, thereby impeding their compliance and engendering a sense of disadvantage stemming from the policy's existence.