Personal Environment Research Articles

Investigating Teacher Technostress in Technology-Supported Teacher Learning with Person–Environment Fit Theory

Investigating Teacher Technostress in Technology-Supported Teacher Learning with Person–Environment Fit Theory

Analisis Resepsi pada Konten Review Food Vlogger TikTok @Codebluuuu Studi Kasus Warung Nyak Kopsah di Cipondoh Tangerang

This research aims to understand the meaning given by TikTok @Codebluuuu followers to the video review and how they are positioned in interpreting it. This research uses an interpretive paradigm, this research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with the reception method applied, referring to Stuart Hall's classification: dominant-hegemonic, negotiation, and opposition. Informants were selected using purposive sampling method based on criteria that are in accordance with the research objectives. The results showed that informants divided the meaning of video reviews into two sides: positive and negative. The positive side sees criticism as learning and encouragement of improvement for business actors, while the negative side views it as adversely affecting Nyak Kopsah's business reputation. The majority of informants are in the Negotiate position, accepting the dominant ideology but resisting its full implementation. They recognized the importance of honest criticism of food quality and prices for consumer information, but adjusted their views based on personal experience and social environment. In addition, they emphasized that the way in which criticism is delivered by Codebluu must be considered so as not to cause excessive negative effects.

Older Adults' Needs and Wishes for Contact With the Outdoors at Residential Care Facilities: Implications for Theory and Practice.

Aim: This qualitative study aimed to explore needs and wishes of older adults concerning their perceived need for contact with outdoor environments at residential care facilities (RCFs) and what implications it has for theory and practice. Background: There is increased awareness of the importance of health-promoting everyday environments for persons with special needs. Therefore, it is important to include the experiences of older adults at RCFs in research. Methods: Twelve older adults from three Swedish RCFs participated in semistructured walking interviews. Results: Two categories were identified concerning the needs and wishes of older adults for contact with outdoor environments. The first category, Outdoor environments as part of everyday life, describes aspects of normality linked to outdoor stays at RCFs. The second category, Getting outdoors in practice, describes supportive and hindering aspects of outdoor stays, as well as accessibility regarding different body positions and access to personal support. Conclusion: It was found in this study that the needs and wishes of older adults are important to consider to increase their opportunities for outdoor stays. Their needs and wishes could also be included in briefs and programs for the design and planning of new construction or refurbishment of RCFs. The results of the study can serve as the basis for further discussions concerning older adults' outdoor stays and the accessibility of outdoor environments. Further, the results are intended to facilitate practical knowledge that is useful for care workers and managers at RCFs and to support decision makers, property developers, architects, and planners.

Living and learning in the retail sector: transactions of young adults’ life course experiences and workplace learning opportunities

This paper seeks to bridge the existing knowledge gap between workplace learning and life course studies by investigating how young adults in the retail industry identify, pursue, and actualise learning opportunities in their workplaces. It considers the elements from their life course that either facilitate or impede these learning opportunities. The study contributes to workplace learning and life course studies by constructing a nuanced understanding of young adults’ agency in navigating their learning and development within the work context. The research is based on an exploratory single case study of young adults working in the Danish retail sector, specifically in non-specialised food handling. Learning biography vignettes (LBV) serves as the empirical foundation for analysis. The findings highlight the complex interplay between personal life events, social support, work environments, and individual agency in shaping the learning and development trajectories of young adults. The research underscores the need for workplaces to be supportive and flexible, providing a range of learning opportunities. It is vital that these environments recognise individual agency and cater to both the personal and professional growth needs of young adults.

Perceived effectiveness of the person–environment–occupation innovative teaching model in rehabilitation therapy students

BackgroundGiven the characteristics of the rehabilitation therapy specialty and the drawback of the traditional didactic teaching approach, we developed the innovative teaching approach from the students’ perspective using the person–environment–occupation (PEO) model. The new model was developed from the original PEO model to be applied in pedagogical contexts and tailored to the characteristics of an application-oriented specialty, such as rehabilitation therapy. The present study aimed to examine the perceived effectiveness of the PEO innovative teaching model applied to rehabilitation therapy students.MethodsA pre–post descriptive study was conducted to compare the perceived effectiveness of the PEO innovative teaching model for two consecutive student cohorts. A purposive sampling method was used to recruit students from two cohorts of junior medical students majoring in rehabilitation therapy in the spring semesters of 2020 and 2021. A questionnaire was developed to evaluate the perceived effectiveness of the PEO innovative teaching model. SPSS version 26.0 was used to perform data analysis.ResultsA total of 112 students were included in the study and completed both pre- and post-tests. Of 112 received questionnaires, 101 were considered as valid questionnaires after the quality check (effective rate 90.18%). In the 2020 and 2021 cohorts, students rated the PEO innovative teaching model significantly higher than the didactic teaching approach in the following aspects: the teaching content is highly professional and valuable; the course is extensively expounded; the clinical reasoning is strengthened; problem-solving ability is developed; communication skills are improved; and teamwork skills are developed.ConclusionThe PEO innovative teaching model was perceived to be an effective teaching strategy to enhance students’ academic performance. In addition, three core skills including clinical reasoning, problem-solving ability, and communication skills were improved by the PEO innovative teaching model.

Research on Corps University Students' Awareness and Attitudes Toward the Consciousness of the Chinese National Community

In the context of globalization and multi-ethnic backgrounds in the new era, cultivating the consciousness of the Chinese national community is particularly important. This paper focuses on Corps university students, exploring their awareness and attitudes towards the Chinese national community consciousness through surveys and analysis. Corps universities, as higher education institutions managed by the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, provide rich material for this study due to their unique social background and diverse student population. The study finds that most students hold a positive attitude towards the Chinese national community, but there are variations in their sense of identification, participation, and cultural recognition. Factors influencing students' attitudes include personal background, educational experience, social environment, and policy promotion. The paper suggests optimizing educational content, enhancing cultural exchanges, and strengthening policy promotion to improve students' consciousness of the Chinese national community. The research results provide a reference for relevant policy formulation and implementation and lay a foundation for further research.

Cognitive Transformation in Personal IoT: Pioneering Intelligent Automation

ABSTRACT In recent years, IoT has transformed personal environments by integrating diverse smart devices. This paper presents an advanced IoT architecture that optimizes network infrastructure, focusing on the adoption of MQTT protocol and introducing Cognitive Smart Objects for managing personal IoT applications. These objects use Neural Networks to predict optimal actions based on user behavior patterns. A Continuous Learning mechanism enables real-time adaptation of the network to evolving user interactions. The study highlights the role of Cognitive Transformation in Personal IoT, driving intelligent automation and enhancing user experience.

Unwrapping the Influence of Proactive Personality on Job Satisfaction During Organizational Socialization: Examining the Intervening Effects of Newcomers’ Perceptions of Person–Environment Fit

AbstractThis study focuses on the mediating role of person–environment fit on the relationship between proactive personality and job satisfaction, during the organizational socialization stage. Specifically, it tests the role of person–organization fit and person–job fit, operationalized through its specific subdimensions of demands–abilities fit and needs–supplies (N–S) fit in this relationship. Relying upon a predictive design, a sample of 151 trainees completing their final master’s internship in different organizations was used and data were collected in 2 independent phases, at the beginning and after 5 months of their internships. Results showed a positive, significant link between proactive personality and job satisfaction, supporting the validity of this disposition for predicting this key outcome during organizational onboarding. Further mediation analyses revealed that this relationship is mediated by N–S fit. The main implications of these findings are discussed.

’I would just like to be straight.’ Boys and young men’s concerns about being gay in the questions sent to a Finnish sexual counselling service

ABSTRACT This article delves into the experiences of boys and young men grappling with anxiety surrounding potential ‘homosexual’ orientation, particularly within the context of societal expectations of normative heterosexuality. Using data from queries submitted to a Finnish sexual counselling service between 2017 and 2019, we highlight a dissonance between societal equality initiatives and the lived experiences of boys and young men in Finland. Drawing on queer theory and social norms critique, we analyse the constraints that limit the exploration of sexuality and self-identification among young Finnish men. Our findings underscore the pervasive impact of enduring societal norms on young men’s ability to express their sexuality openly and authentically. We advocate for strategies to promote a more supportive environment for young persons to navigate their sexual identities and advocate for the well-being of young people, alongside considerations for professionals working in youth support roles.

Phage communities in household-related biofilms correlate with bacterial hosts

The average American spends 93% of their time in built environments, almost 70% of that is in their place of residence. Human health and well-being are intrinsically tied to the quality of our personal environments and the microbiomes that populate them. Conversely, the built environment microbiome is seeded, formed, and re-shaped by occupant behavior, cleaning, personal hygiene and food choices, as well as geographic location and variability in infrastructure. Here, we focus on the presence of viruses in household biofilms, specifically in showerheads and on toothbrushes. Bacteriophage, viruses that infect bacteria with high host specificity, have been shown to drive microbial community structure and function through host infection and horizontal gene transfer in environmental systems. Due to the dynamic environment, with extreme temperature changes, periods of wetting/drying and exposure to hygiene/cleaning products, in addition to low biomass and transient nature of indoor microbiomes, we hypothesize that phage host infection in these unique built environments are different from environmental biofilm interactions. We approach the hypothesis using metagenomics, querying 34 toothbrush and 92 showerhead metagenomes. Representative of biofilms in the built environment, these interfaces demonstrate distinct levels of occupant interaction. We identified 22 complete, 232 high quality, and 362 medium quality viral OTUs. Viral community richness correlated with bacterial richness but not Shannon or Simpson indices. Of quality viral OTUs with sufficient coverage (614), 532 were connected with 32 bacterial families, of which only Sphingomonadaceae, Burkholderiaceae, and Caulobacteraceae are found in both toothbrushes and showerheads. Low average nucleotide identity to reference sequences and a high proportion of open reading frames annotated as hypothetical or unknown indicate that these environments harbor many novel and uncharacterized phage. The results of this study reveal the paucity of information available on bacteriophage in indoor environments and indicate a need for more virus-focused methods for DNA extraction and specific sequencing aimed at understanding viral impact on the microbiome in the built environment.

Understanding Older Persons' Experiences of Care Encounters in the Home Environment: A Hermeneutic Study.

To explore and gain a deeper understanding of older persons' experiences of care encounters when their home becomes a workplace. Worldwide healthcare services are increasingly being provided in older persons' homes by registered nurses. This presents new challenges as the home environment of older persons now doubles as a workplace for healthcare professionals. However, there is limited research available on how older persons experience care encounters when their homes serve as workplaces and how this influences their overall well-being and quality of life. A qualitative hermeneutic study. In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted in Sweden from October 2023 to January 2024 with 10 purposefully selected older persons (aged 65+). Each participant received regular visits from a home care nurse in their home to address specific care needs, such as wound care, medication administration, blood sampling and general supervision. The interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim and analysed using a hermeneutic interpretation. The hermeneutic analysis emerged with one main theme: 'Experiencing care encounters at home as a lottery', with two underlying themes: 'Adapting to loss of control in the private sphere' and 'Striving for independence while navigating daily living'. Older persons try to control their lives despite the challenges associated with ageing and receiving care at home. They strive to maintain their independence and autonomy, which reflects their desire for self-determination. Supporting these efforts in an interdependent relationship can enhance their well-being and quality of life. Findings were reported following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. Data were collected by patient interviews. This study emphasises the importance of supporting older persons in maintaining control over their lives while being cared for in their homes. In the care encounters with home care nurses, their well-being and quality of life can be improved by respecting their autonomy, involving them in decision-making and offering tailored support.

Multimodality of the pedagogical phenomenon of personal developmental educational environment

Introduction. The work examines the personal development educational environment as a pedagogical phenomenon. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the multimodality property of the pedagogical phenomenon of a personal development educational environment and to determine the features of environmental design. The property of multimodality of the personal development educational environment is substantiated based on the relationship of the environment with the dialectics of personal-environmental relationships in education. Materials and Methods. The research is based on philosophical, cultural, sociological and other materials that affirm the environmental paradigm as relevant for self-developing complex systems. The personal development environment is considered as a unique process of student interaction in education, contributing to the formation of the individual’s personal experience. Research methods include methods of formal logic (analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, comparison and analogy, generalization and others); analysis of pedagogical concepts in the context of the system of guidelines (values) that determine pedagogical thinking. Results. With the development of personality, new ways of interacting with the environment are traced. Moreover, such methods are not directly determined by cause-and-effect relationships with it. The relevance of the developing educational environment and the individual at its various stages of development presupposes the procedural nature of the educational environment, its stages and internal heterogeneity, and a predisposition to transformation. These properties of the educational environment are embodied in its multimodality. Multimodality is a reflection of the dialectics of personality in education: various images and types of environment are determined by the nature of personal-environmental interactions and emerging relationships. Discussion and Conclusions. The design of a personal development environment is carried out through situations in which the components of the environment and the person interacting with it are presented. Personality development is accompanied by the generation of “filling environments.” “Filling environments” in their multiple manifestations are subject-conditioned, personality-generated areas of cognition and transformation of reality, which are the result of personal-environmental interaction. These areas are distinguished by their dynamism and ability to expand in knowledge and activity. The dynamics of personally determined “filling environments” are accompanied by the formation of the student’s personal properties, attitudes towards reality and himself.

Exploring ESL Learners’ Reading Strategies Based on the Theory of Reciprocal Determinism

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between reading strategies and Bandura’s (1986) theory of Reciprocal Determinism. Previous research acknowledged the concept of Reciprocal Determinism as an effective teaching approach, however, limited research has been done to consider how reading is influenced by learners’ personal factors, behavior and environment. Based on four Research Questions, the study explores the perceived use of reading strategies by 225 undergraduates who completed a critical reading course at a local university. These learners of English as a Second Language responded to an online questionnaire adapted from Mokhtari and Sheorey’s (2002) Survey of Reading Strategies. Based on the learners’ ratings of the reading strategies, namely Global Reading Strategies, Problem-Solving Strategies and Support Strategies, the findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between the learners’ perceived use of reading strategies and the three factors of Reciprocal Determinism, namely Personal Factors, Behaviour and Environment indicating a cyclical effect that infuences learners’ reading comprehension. This exploration of reading strategies through this theory has pedagogical implications on how reading is taught to scaffold and help learners increase metacognitive awareness and self-efficacy. Overall, this study contributes to a further understanding of the importance of taking into account the three factors in a reading environment and the relationship between reading strategies and RD. Future studies could be an extension of how the cyclical effects of Reciprocal Determinism and reading strategies could be strategically integrated into the teaching of skilled and unskilled readers and in other learning domains.

The struggle of dealing with uncertainty: a qualitative, phenomenological study about how Dutch novice physical therapists experience their transition from student to professional

Objective To explain how Dutch novice physical therapists experience their transition from student to physical therapist in private practice. Methods A qualitative, phenomenological study was performed in The Netherlands to collect personal experiences from novice physical therapists who graduated <1 year ago. Data were collected with semi-structured interviews and analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results The transition experience from student to novice physical therapist is a personal, complex, and context-dependent phenomenon. Sixteen novice physical therapists (of whom 10 were still working in private practice) said their transition was liberating, stressful, insecure, unexpected, chaotic, and challenging. The variety in experiences occurred from the fact that the impact of an experience varies from one individual to the other, depending on their previous (life) experiences, uncertainty tolerance, coping, and personal and professional environment. Four overarching themes emerged: (1) ‘Suddenly, I was on my own’, (2) ‘I was unprepared for the hassle and demands of clinical practice’, (3) ‘I couldn’t make the impact I expected’, and (4) ‘I had to find a new me’. Conclusions A novice physical therapist’s transition is a context-related phenomenon, unique for each individual and determined by individual experiences and coping strategies. Novice physical therapists described a feeling of ‘faking’: they had to pretend to know what they were doing [while treating a patient] while in reality, they felt like they did not. For some novice physical therapists, a primary reason to leave the profession.

Research on recommended model of personalized interior environment

Personalized recommendation systems are a common feature of e-commerce, streaming services, and other fields. However, they are not common in the field of interior environment design. Existing international research tends to prioritize deep learning-based recommendation algorithms. These methods rely heavily on large-scale data and complex models to improve the accuracy of recommendations. However, they often face significant limitations. Therefore, this paper proposes a personalized recommendation model for interior environment design based on clustering collaborative filtering algorithm and user portrait. The model improves the traditional collaborative filtering recommendation algorithm. Based on the established UPICF recommendation algorithm, the constructed model is verified through performance analysis and practical application test. The experimental results show that when the number of neighbors is 20, the MAE of the model is 0.7035, which has better personalized recommendation performance. In addition, in the personalized recommendation application of interior environment design, the click-through rate of the model is increased by 0.115, and the purchase conversion rate of users is increased by about 0.270, which further proves the effectiveness of the model. The results show that this model can provide more accurate, diversified and personalized indoor environment design solutions to meet the individual needs of users.

Impact of Socio-cultural Factors on the Development of Entrepreneurship: A Case Study of Belagavi City of Karnataka State

This research investigates the defining traits of successful entrepreneurs, specifically within the context of small and medium-scale businesses in Belgaum. It explores the influence of personal attributes such as personality traits, family business background, upbringing, and the role of community support in shaping entrepreneurial ambitions and actions. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study employs comprehensive content analysis alongside thematic analysis of qualitative data derived from semis-structured interviews with Belgaum-based entrepreneurs aged between 25 and 45. These methods facilitate the examination of psychological factors like self-efficacy, and risk-taking behaviour, as well as the impact of social networks and environmental upbringing on the development of entrepreneurial traits and skills. The interviews provide a platform to uncover detailed themes and pathways that lead to entrepreneurial skill acquisition and refinement, offering insights into the early stages of psychological development conducive to entrepreneurial success. The research's findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between an entrepreneur's personal and social environment and their success in business ventures. Through its exploration of these dimensions, the study aims to enrich the literature on enterprise management and entrepreneurship, particularly in the realm of small and medium-sized businesses in emerging markets like Belgaum.

The importance of teaching self-control to adolescents in the age of artificial intelligence

The technological society has reconfigured the current environment, generating new needs and changing the motivations of contemporary humans. In this context, self-control is one of the essential abilities that can contribute to an active adaptation, on one hand, and to the development of psychological resilience to the speed at which technological evolution influences life, on the other. Starting from a brief presentation of both the ideological roots of conceptions about the perfect society, as well as the scientific sources of artificial intelligence, the article addresses the theme of education adapted to the new trends of technologizing the personal, professional, and social environment and emphasizes the necessity for the educational environment (family, school, civil society) to synergistically contribute to the optimization of self-control in order to form a younger generation that is self-aware and active in the process of making informed decisions.

Trajectories and predictors of gerontological service career adaptability among health science undergraduates: A longitudinal study

BackgroundIn response to the aging population, it is essential to examine gerontological service career adaptability among health science undergraduates. ObjectivesThis study aimed to clarify the trajectories and predictors of health science undergraduates' gerontological service career adaptability. DesignThis study adopted a longitudinal design. SettingsThis study was conducted at four universities in China. Participants and methodsHealth science undergraduates were recruited via convenience sampling. Data were collected in the third (Stage 1), sixth (Stage 2), and ninth (Stage 3) months of the participants' graduation year. A total of 471 undergraduates completed a three-stage self-report questionnaire that assessed gerontological service career adaptability, career motivation, proactive personality, and practice environment at Stage 1 and gerontological service career adaptability at Stages 2 and 3. The response rate was 76.84 %. Data analyses entailed multiple linear regression, a latent growth mixture model, and multiple logistic regression. ResultsThree subgroups representing different gerontological service career adaptability trajectories were identified: rapidly growing (6.16 %), stably growing (87.47 %), and decreasing (6.37 %). Changes were observed primarily from the third to sixth months of the participants' graduation year. Health science undergraduates with high career motivation and a strongly proactive personality were likely to be in the decreasing group, whereas those with a supportive practice environment were predisposed to belong to the decreasing and stably growing groups. ConclusionsThe health science undergraduates' gerontological service career adaptability trajectories are heterogeneous, with the critical period spanning the third to sixth months of their graduation year. Gerontological service career adaptability grows stably among most undergraduates who have a supportive practice environment. Additionally, gerontological service career adaptability changes easily among undergraduates with high career motivation and a strongly proactive personality. Educators should implement tailored interventions to enhance gerontological service career adaptability based on health science undergraduates' traits.

Assessing the quality of life in a rural Thai province: A case study

This study investigates the impact of personal characteristics (PER), personal environment (PEV), individual factors (INF), and urban development (DEV) on the quality of life (QoL) in the northeastern (Isan) region of Thailand, specifically focusing on Roi Et Province. The research employs a quantitative approach using stratified random sampling to select a sample of 400 individuals from a population of just over 1 million residents. Data analysis was conducted using LISREL 9.1 for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) to explore the relationships between the variables. The results reveal significant positive relationships between the studied variables and their influence on public services. Personal characteristics showed a moderate positive effect on QoL, highlighting the importance of gender and community relationships. The personal environment significantly impacted QoL, emphasizing the role of supportive living conditions. Individual factors were crucial for QoL, indicating the significance of societal roles and personal well-being. Urban development directly influenced QoL, suggesting that well-planned infrastructure enhances residents' QoL. These findings align with the Social Determinants of Health framework and New Urbanism theory. This research underscores the multifaceted nature of QoL determinants in rural settings, demonstrating that both individual and environmental factors contribute to residents' well-being. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers and urban planners, suggesting that enhancing personal and environmental factors, alongside strategic urban development, can significantly improve the quality of life in rural areas.

Linguistic Diversity and Public Servants’ Turnover Intentions: Theory and Analysis From a Multilingual State

Although approximately a quarter of the world’s countries are officially bilingual or multilingual, the relationship between linguistic diversity and human resource management has largely been overlooked. This article advances research by theoretically considering, and empirically investigating, whether public servants’ ability to use their official language of choice at work is related to their turnover intentions, and whether this relationship is moderated by one’s linguistic minority status. Analysis of survey data from Canada’s full-time permanent public service shows a statistically significant and substantive relationship between public servants’ ability to use their official language of choice at work and their internal and external turnover intentions. Moreover, the results from various hierarchical sequential multivariate models, which build-up to control for employees’ personal characteristics and work environment, suggest that the relationship language of use has with turnover intention is important regardless of whether one is a linguistic minority or a linguistic majority.