Perceptions Of Value Research Articles

관광자원으로서의 사찰음식의 속성이 방문의도 및 구전의도에 미치는 영향

Recently, there has been an increased interest in temple cuisine due to heightened consumer awareness of health and environmental issues. To establish a unique position as a tourist attraction, it is important to understand consumers' intentions and perceptions regarding temple food. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the attributes of temple cuisine as a tourist resource and visitors' intentions to visit and recommend it. Additionally, the study investigated the mediating effects of consumers' perception of health value and environmental value on the relationship between temple food attributes and revisit and recommendation intentions. The research analyzed 358 consumers interested in temple food using structural equation and SPSS Process Macro analysis techniques. The results showed that consumers' perception of health value and environmental value mediate the relationship between temple food attributes and visit and recommendation intentions. Specifically, among those who had direct experience with temple cuisine, positive perceptions of environmental and health values were associated with higher intentions to visit and recommend. This study contributes by comprehensively examining the interrelationships and processes among temple food attributes, perceptions of health value, perceptions of environmental value, visit intentions, and recommendation intentions. Based on these findings, the study suggests the need for efforts from stakeholders to promote the positive attributes of temple cuisine, stimulate consumers' health and environmental value perceptions, and expand related institutions where consumers can experience temple cuisine. Ultimately, this can increase tourists' loyalty, visit intentions, and recommendation intentions.

The Role Of Social Media Marketing And Pricing In Influencing Purchasing Decisions Of Msmes In Padangsidimpuan City

This study aims to analyze the role of Social Media Marketing and pricing in influencing consumer purchasing decisions at Tabona Dessert MSMEs in Padangsidimpuan City. Social Media Marketing has become one of the main marketing strategies for MSMEs, especially in increasing visibility and market reach. On the other hand, pricing is an important factor that can influence consumer perceptions of value and purchasing decisions. This study uses a quantitative method with data collection through a questionnaire survey distributed to consumers of Tabona Dessert MSMEs in Padangsidimpuan City. The data obtained were analyzed using multiple regression techniques to see the effect of Social Media Marketing and pricing on purchasing decisions. The results of the study indicate that Social Media Marketing has a significant influence on purchasing decisions, where effective marketing strategies on social media can increase consumer interest and awareness of MSME products. In addition, pricing has also been shown to have a significant effect, where competitive prices and in accordance with product quality are the main considerations for consumers in making purchasing decisions. In conclusion, the combination of effective Social Media Marketing and appropriate pricing can significantly increase consumer purchasing decisions for Tabona Dessert MSME products in Padangsidimpuan City.

The Impact of Brand Value Perception on Consumer Adoption Behavior of Distributed Energy Systems (DERs)

Consumer perceptions of brand value significantly influence the adoption of Distributed Energy Systems (DERs), a topic often overlooked due to insufficient information. This study investigates the impact of brand value perception on consumers' intention to adopt DERs using regression equations. It involves a comprehensive analysis considering factors like popularity and quality of service. Data was collected through structured surveys, and results indicated that higher consumer confidence and acceptance of DERs are directly linked to positive brand valuation. The SEM technique helped identify both direct and indirect consequences, revealing a strong relationship between brand value perception and DER adoption behavior, with a path coefficient of 0.65 and a p-value of less than 0.01. This statistically significant relationship underscores the critical role of brand perception in consumer behavior. Additionally, the model accounts for 54% of variations in customer acquisition behaviors, highlighting the importance that DERs place on their brand values. These findings provide valuable insights for enhancing consumer adoption strategies by emphasizing brand strength and trust in renewable energy solutions.

Study on the Strength of Rural Tourism Operators’ Willingness to Carbon Offset and Its Influencing Mechanisms

Tourism operators generate carbon emissions during their operations, and their environmental responsibility behaviors, such as carbon offsetting, significantly impact the ecological environment of tourist sites. Understanding the operators’ willingness to engage in carbon offsetting and the factors influencing this willingness is crucial for achieving the “dual carbon” goals and promoting sustainable growth in China’s tourism sector. This study collected 746 offline questionnaires from operators at rural tourism sites across 100 counties and districts in Jiangxi Province. It empirically analyzed their willingness to participate in carbon offsetting, comparing various factors such as the strength of willingness, spatial differences, and distinctions between all-for-one tourism counties and non-all-for-one tourism counties, as well as suburban, outer suburban, and remote tourism sites. Using the value–belief–norm theory and the theory of planned behavior, a structural equation model was developed to comprehensively examine the operators’ willingness and its influencing mechanisms. The structural statistical analysis revealed that the integrated model effectively predicted rural tourism operators’ willingness to participate in carbon offsetting. The results showed that, except for Hypothesis 6, all suggested correlations between the variables were significant. Value perception had a significantly positive effect on participants’ desire to engage in carbon offsetting. This research provides various theoretical and practical implications for local authorities regarding rural tourism operators, advancing the incentive for carbon offsetting and sustainable tourism development.

Impacts of environmental regulation perceptions on farmers’ intentions to adopt multiple smart hog breeding technologies: Evidence from rural Hubei, China

Smart hog breeding technologies have been viewed as practical solutions for environmental pollution, pork production inefficiency and food insecurity in rural areas. With difficulty in promoting these technologies, little is known about the role environmental regulation plays. Using 703 household survey data from rural Hubei, China, this paper identifies the impacts of different environmental regulation perceptions (i.e., supervisory, incentive and guiding regulation perceptions) on hog breeding farmers' intentions to adopt smart hog breeding technologies and on the intensity of their adoption intentions. Both multivariate probit model and ordered probit model are employed. Results show that smart hog breeding technologies are strong complementary. Farmers' environmental regulation perceptions greatly promote their intentions to adopt smart hog breeding technologies and their adoption intention intensity. Only the intensity of healthy farmers' adoption intentions is promoted by supervisory regulation perception. Compared to those without village cadres in family, the intensity of village-cadre group's adoption intentions is strengthened more by supervisory and guiding regulation perceptions. The greater incentive regulation perception is, the stronger the intensity of large-scale farmers' adoption intentions would be. The impacts of different environmental regulation perceptions on the intensity of adoption intentions are all partially mediated by value perception of smart agriculture. These findings suggest promoting smart hog breeding technologies jointly and underscore the importance of local environmental regulations in accelerating the diffusion of smart hog breeding technologies.

How Does Social Media Contribute to Improve Business Performance for Streaming Service?

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, organizations are constantly seeking innovative strategies to enhance performance and connect with their target audience. One such platform gaining traction is TikTok, a social media network particularly popular among young people. Recognizing its potential, businesses are exploring how TikTok can foster brand awareness and cultivate deeper consumer engagement. This study investigates whether factors like internet consumption patterns, social influence on TikTok, perceived value of TikTok content for Netflix, and trust in Netflix as a brand contribute to its performance. Interestingly, through a survey administered to 151 participants, the research suggests that internet consumption is the primary driver, with social influence, perceived usefulness, and trust on TikTok not having a statistically significant impact on Netflix's performance. This study suggests that for Netflix, user engagement with its content is the crucial factor on TikTok, not relying on influencer marketing or specific content value perceptions. Future research should explore content formats, user interaction strategies, and audience segmentation techniques to maximize user engagement with Netflix content on the platform

My money—My problem: How fear‐of‐missing‐out appeals can hinder sustainable investment decisions

AbstractCryptocurrencies (cryptos) have detrimental environmental effects due to their massive energy consumption. While several green crypto coins have been launched, the mainstream—environmentally unfriendly coins—still lead the market. In this study, we explore if influencer marketing, specifically fear‐of‐missing‐out (FOMO) appeals, can contribute to promoting green crypto coin purchases to encourage sustainable investments. The results of five studies (two lab experiments using neurobiological sensors, two online experiments, and a discrete choice experiment) show that social media postings conveying FOMO appeals decrease (increase) green crypto (normal crypto) coin investments. The results further show that message congruence and emotional value perceptions mediate this effect. Finally, we demonstrate that the observed results hold when adding governance and regulatory crypto support as well as the crypto price path evolution to the choice. The results provide notable theoretical contributions and implications for policymakers concerned with fostering more sustainable consumption behavior in the crypto context.

How to Obtain a Sustainably Preferential Supplier Resource Allocation? A Model Based on the S-O-R Framework from a Supplier’s Perspective

As pivotal members of upstream channels, suppliers wield significant influence on supply chains’ competitive advantage through their abundant resources. Buyers often engage in supplier development to access scarce resources, yet the motivations guiding suppliers’ responses remain unclear. This study elucidates suppliers’ cognitive processes and the factors influencing their decisions to allocate resources. Utilizing the S-O-R framework, we construct a moderated mediation model to verify motivational drivers and explore interactions among mediators. A survey involving 246 Chinese manufacturing suppliers was conducted, employing path analysis with bootstrap validation. It aimed to confirm how supplier-perceived relationship value, trust, and switching costs mediate between supplier development and resource allocation decisions. Our study delves into how supplier development impacts resource allocation, emphasizing psychological motivation within the S-O-R framework. We analyze three dimensions of supplier value perception: relationship value, trust, and switching costs. These factors influence physical and innovation resource allocation differently. While all prompt the prioritization of physical resources, only relationship value encourages innovative resource sharing, with switching costs hindering this. Supplier-perceived trust acts as both a mediator and moderator, enhancing positive effects on physical allocation and mitigating negative impacts on innovation resource sharing. This study advances the S-O-R framework’s applicability, providing novel insights into supplier resource allocation.

Integrating technology acceptance model and value-based adoption model to determine consumers’ perception of value and intention to adopt AR in online shopping

PurposeThis study is among the first to integrate the technology acceptance model (TAM) and value-based adoption model (VAM) in the context of augmented reality (AR) shopping. It assesses how consumers' rational (TAM) and emotional (VAM) factors influence their intention to use AR in online shopping via perceived value and consumer engagement.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a quantitative research approach and employs a standardized survey questionnaire distributed on social media platforms to recruit Gen Z members who are potential buyers or users of AR technology. SmartPLS 4.0 was used to test the responses of 204 respondents.FindingsThe results indicate that consumers who perceive a higher value of AR in shopping are inclined to use AR in their future shopping when AR shopping is easy to use, useful, personalized, innovative and provides a highly engaging experience. Interestingly, perceived sacrifice did not influence perceived value. This study confirms that integrating TAM and VAM is instrumental in capturing value, which in turn influences engagement and the intention to use AR in online shopping.Originality/valueThis study further extends the conceptualization of AR perceived value by combining rational components derived from TAM and VAM, thus leading to a sturdy and theoretically grounded framework. In addition, this study contributes to the literature on extended reality, namely AR shopping, and helps brand managers manage highly evolving AR experience for Gen Z.

Level Up Your Residency: Can a Novel Two-Week Simulation Rotation Really Make a Difference?

This study describes a unique two-week simulation-based medical education (SBME) rotation for transitional year (TY) residents. During the rotation, residents are fully integrated into the simulation team, actively participating in clinically based interprofessional scenarios, procedural techniques, and mixed reality experiences. Residents also created and ran their own simulations while receiving content expert feedback. We evaluated the rotation's effectiveness in preparing TY graduates for their specific advanced residency track. A retrospective survey evaluated the experiences of 11 TY residents who participated in a unique two-week simulation rotation. The survey assessed residents' perceptions of the program's value and skill development, course design, scenario relevance to future practice, and preparedness to develop future scenarios. Residents (11 out of 12 residents, 92% response rate) overwhelmingly endorsed the simulation rotation (100% positive, 45.45% extremely valuable). The program demonstrably improved core clinical skills (100% reported improvement) and fostered self-efficacy for future practice. Scenario relevance was high (81.82% highly relevant). Collaboration and communication skills showed promise (72.73% positive) while highlighting a potential area for future refinement. Residents unanimously agreed on effective time allocation and the program's value for debriefing skills. Notably, 91% strongly supported residency-specific simulation training. The two-week simulation was perceived by prior TY residents as valuable, with a majority finding the experience highly valuable across multiple survey questions. Residents overwhelmingly expressed a preference for residency-specific training, suggesting future development of specialty-tailored modules and enhanced debriefing sessions. The findings highlight the program's effectiveness and successful implementation into a TY residency curriculum.

Conform and Oppose through Numbers: Quantifying Hybrid Organizations at the International Cooperative Alliance

AbstractCollectives of hybrid organizations have emerged with the aim of promoting the plural goals and values embodied by their member organizations. Doing so, however, often requires simultaneous conformity and opposition to dominant institutional norms, such as those underlying mainstream market activity. We examine how hybrid collectives navigate this ‘conform‐and‐oppose’ tension as they seek to promote their members' hybrid form through quantification – i.e., the use of numbers to label, count, and describe members. Analyzing the case of the International Cooperative Alliance, we identify four interrelated dimensions (valorization, validity, reactivity, and retroaction) through which a hybrid collective can harness quantification to manage differing commitments to market and social goals and values within and beyond the collective – a process we name formative quantification. Core to this process are two filtering mechanisms – validity searching and values queuing – through which a hybrid collective integrates stakeholder perceptions of truth (validity) and value (valorization) to navigate hybrid tensions. Our work extends theory on hybrid tension management to the inter‐organizational level, while shifting the view of organizational quantification from a tool of conformity‐enhancing evaluation towards a collective search for numbers that both conform to and oppose taken‐for‐granted norms.

N1 and LNC reveal the differential electrophysiological signatures of functional and hedonic images processing

In the process of creative sentence or phrase utilization, novel and appropriate evaluations cause the different brain responses observed in event-related potentials: the N400 reflects the novelty evaluation, whereas a late negative component marks appropriate processing. Do we have similar brain reactions in image perception when we rapidly browse pictures of objects with different novelty, functional/appropriate, and hedonic value? To explore this question, participants were presented with four novel object images with high or low functional and hedonic properties, as well as the ordinary product images, with the instruction to attentively observe and understand each image. We found a clear dissociation between processing of novelty and functional value: novelty objects produced negative deflections in the N2–N400 time window relative to the ordinary object images, whereas images with high functional value elicited a larger N2 and late negative waves (LNC) resembling the late component found for the appropriate phrases. Object images with high hedonic value, however, were associated with earlier aesthetic preference reflected in smaller N1 amplitudes, but failed to elicit a LNC effect. We therefore conclude that the processing of novelty, functional, and hedonic value are dissociation, and the perception of hedonic value is earlier (N1) than the novelty processing (N400) and the verification of functional value (LNC).

How does strategic agenda building affect valuation of supply resources and sourcing policies? A case from the food industry

PurposeBusiness strategy issues increasingly concern value realized from supply resources. However, how supply resources are valorized by managerial factions in a strategic issue setting is not sufficiently explored. In organizations operating in complex business contexts, several strategic agendas and supply value perceptions typically coexist. This study aims to explore the process of developing corporate attention towards supply-related strategic issues and how it links to sourcing strategy.Design/methodology/approachAn explorative longitudinal case study within the food industry is conducted. Data are collected in a four year period. Working physically from the case company made it possible to be close to the company’s actors. The first author participated in 26 formal team meetings ranging from 1.5 h to 3 days long, conducted 28 interviews across managerial levels and functions and participated in informal verbal and written communications.FindingsThis study explores strategizing efforts of organizations and scrutinize consequences of strategic ambiguity for sourcing strategy and supply resources. Furthermore, this study outlines implications for management and theory development.Research limitations/implicationsSince this paper is based on an in-depth single case study, its findings are not empirically generalizable.Practical implicationsThis paper suggests that managers should pay stronger attention to constituents’ valuation of supply resources, and how they fit with the different strategic agendas within the firm. By doing so, a more comprehensive supply resource mobilization is possible.Originality/valueBusiness strategy research increasingly focuses on the value of supply resources for a buying firm’s business strategy (Kotabe and Murray 2018; Lee and Rammohan 2017; Schiele, Calvi, and Gibbert 2012). In a context where the value obtained from sourcing is gaining increased importance, more organizations link supply policies with corporate strategic goals (Andersen, Ellegaard, and Kragh 2016; Hesping and Schiele 2015; Pardo et al., 2011). However, existing supply chain research does not incorporate an organization’s strategizing efforts, when considering supply resource valuation, and how this can be a source of ambiguity to sourcing strategy. The is the paper’s contribution.

Feasibility of adopting imperfect produce in on-site foodservice: expert opinions and consumer sensory discrimination

PurposeThis research aims to investigate the feasibility of imperfect produce use in the on-site foodservice management industry.Design/methodology/approachStudy 1 explored experts’ perspectives via expert interviews on the use of imperfect produce in on-site foodservice operations, acceptability, and willingness to choose imperfect produce. Study 2, a sensory discrimination test, was performed with 100 consumers.FindingsStudy 1 yielded seven themes with managerial recommendations: appearance perception, customer value perception, operational difficulties, concerns for the world, food safety concerns, corporate advantages, and implementation. Study 2 found that participants were willing to choose menu items prepared with imperfect produce over those prepared with perfect produce. The ability to taste differences depended on the type of produce; participants could not taste differences between tangerines but could taste differences between apples and pears.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings of this study suggested that the psychological barriers of imperfect produce impact managers’ perceptions and decision-making processes. It is recommended that operators communicate with consumers about imperfect produce, its waste reduction benefits, and its quality.Originality/valueThis study shows that taste perception could be influenced by how imperfectness is described. Thus, appropriate marketing strategies could improve consumer acceptance of imperfect produce.

Evaluating tourist perceptions of architectural heritage values at a World Heritage Site in South-East China: The case of Gulangyu Island

Tourism has become an important economic pathway through which heritage is valued. This paper evaluates tourist perceptions of architectural heritage at a World Heritage Site by combining Global Positioning System-tracking, questionnaire survey, Ordered Probit Model, and marginal utility analysis, and compares it with a broader expert and state led interpretation for optimization of heritage values inheritance by content analysis and matching model. The results respectively reveal the core value of tourist perceptions, and indicate the consistency and the degree of mismatch between tourist perception and institutional interpretation. Management implications are suggested for decision-making and planning optimization of heritage tourism sites.

Study on the relationship and related factors between physical fitness and health behavior of preschool children in southwest China

ObjectiveTo investigate the physical fitness level and health behavior status of preschool children in China, explore the relationship between physical fitness and health behavior, and further reveal the main factors affecting health behavior, to provide a reference for improving the physical fitness level of preschool children and maintaining healthy behavior.MethodsA total of 755 preschool children (394 boys and 361 girls, aged 4.52 ± 1.11 years) were selected from Chongqing and Liupanshui in China by cluster random sampling method for questionnaire survey and physical monitoring, and SPSS21.0 software was used to process and analyze the data.Results(1) Heart rate (p = 0.015), protein content (p < 0.001), and time spent on the balance beam (p < 0.001) were significantly lower in boys than in girls, while BMI (p = 0.012), muscle mass (p < 0.001), and distance of standing long jump (p < 0.001) were significantly higher in boys than in girls. Meanwhile, systolic blood pressure (p = 0.004) and diastolic blood pressure (p = 0.001) of rural children were significantly higher than those of urban children, while BMI (p < 0.001) and sitting forward flexion (p = 0.019) were significantly lower than those of urban children. (2) The light-intensity physical activity (LPA) and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of boys were significantly higher than that of girls (p < 0.001), and the MVPA of urban children was significantly higher than that of rural children (p = 0.001), and the former participated in sports classes more frequently (p < 0.001). (3) There was a significant correlation between physical activity (PA) and physical fitness indicators of preschoolers. Participating in sports interest classes was only significantly correlated with systolic blood pressure (r = 0.08) and sitting forward flexion (r = 0.09). (4) The PA level of preschool children was related to gender, household registration, kindergarten nature, age, residence environment, parental support, and participation degree. Participation in sports interest classes was related to gender, the nature of the kindergarten, household registration, age, and parent participation. Daily screen time was related to household registration, the nature of the kindergarten, the environment of residence, and the value perception of parents.ConclusionsThere were different degrees of correlation between preschool children’s physical fitness and health behaviors, and children’s health behaviors were closely related to gender, environment, parents, and other factors. Therefore, how to increase the protective factors of children’s health behaviors and controlling the risk factors may be crucial to promoting the development of good health behaviors and improving the physical fitness of preschool children.

Analysis of the Role of Teachers in Increasing Citizenship Awareness Through Civics Learning in Elementary Schools

This study investigates the role of teachers in increasing students' civic awareness through Pancasila and Citizenship education (PPKn) provided in elementary schools. The research was carried out at SDN 060939, Jl. Turi Timbang Deli Medan Amplas District, Medan, The main aim of this research is to identify the approaches and approaches used by teachers in teaching citizenship concepts. In addition, this research will also investigate how this impacts students' understanding and perceptions of civic values. Qualitative case studies were conducted through classroom observations, in-depth interviews with teachers and students, and analysis of curriculum documents. The research results show that teachers, through interactive learning, group discussions, and community-based projects, play an important role in increasing students' civic awareness. Apart from that, parental involvement and support from the school environment also contribute greatly to the quality of PPKn learning. This research emphasizes how important it is for teachers to receive ongoing training to improve their pedagogical skills.Besides that, limited time, availability of resources, and variations in student understanding are problems for teachers when teaching Civics. According to this research, schools and governments must provide better support to teachers through training, comprehensive open materials, and good learning environments. Thus, Civics learning is expected to increase students' civic awareness.

청년구직자의 직업가치 인식수준에 따른 유형 및 주요 특성

청년구직자의 직업가치 인식수준에 따른 유형 및 주요 특성

Effects of Variables Applied in the Theory of Planned Behavior and Moderating Effects of Marriage Value and Pro-natal Policy Perception on Birth Intentions among College Students

Effects of Variables Applied in the Theory of Planned Behavior and Moderating Effects of Marriage Value and Pro-natal Policy Perception on Birth Intentions among College Students

How Far Does Cognitive Depletion Impact Cinderella Shopping? Mediation Through Hedonic and Utilitarian Value Perceptions

How Far Does Cognitive Depletion Impact Cinderella Shopping? Mediation Through Hedonic and Utilitarian Value Perceptions