Perspective Of Theory Research Articles

Effects of family socioeconomic status on college students’ physical activity: chain-mediated effects of parental exercise habits and family sports climate

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of family socioeconomic status on college students’ physical activity and the mediating effects of parental exercise habits and the family sports climate from the perspective of social practice theory, using college students as subjects. A cross-sectional survey involving 2,246 college students was conducted using the Family Socioeconomic Status Questionnaire, the Physical Activity Rating Scale, the Exercise Habit Scale, and the Family Sports Climate Scale. Data were utilized to construct a path model employing structural equation modeling techniques. Parental exercise habits and family sports climate completely mediated the effect between family socioeconomic status and college students’ physical activity, with effect sizes of 0.576 and 0.319 (p < 0.05), respectively. The chained mediation effect size for parental exercise habits and family sports climate was 0.252 (p < 0.05). Family socioeconomic status does not directly affect the college students’ physical activity, but rather indirectly through the internalization of parental exercise habits or the transformation of the family sports climate.

POSTING SHORT-FORM VIDEOS PROMOTES OLDER ADULTS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH: A MODEL BASED ON SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY

Abstract Objectives This study focuses on how posting behaviors of older adults on short-form video platforms (e.g., TikTok) influences depression and reveals the psychological mechanism (satisfying basic psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness) from the perspective of the Self-Determination Theory and uncover whether browsing behavior moderates this effect. Method: A total of 1705 older adults aged 55 to 83 years were instructed to complete the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, the Short-form Video Usage Behavior Questionnaire, and the Basic Psychological Needs Scale. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 25.0. Results 1) Older adults posting short-form videos exhibit lower levels of depression compared to those who have never posted short-form videos through the mediations of greater competence (indirect effect = -.15) and autonomy (indirect effect = -.05), and the indirect effect of autonomy becomes insignificant when the diversity of browsing behaviors is high. 2) Among older adults posting short-form videos, posting short-form videos frequently decreases depression through competence (indirect effect = -.16), autonomy (indirect effect = -.04), and relatedness (indirect effect = -.06), regardless of the diversity of browsing behaviors. Discussion This study highlights the positive effect of posting short-form videos on older adults’ psychological health by satisfying basic psychological needs. For those unable or unwilling to post videos, diversifying browsing behaviors can improve autonomy and safeguard psychological health. These findings emphasize older adults’ initiative and creativity, along with the importance of lifelong competence development, and present new strategies to support successful aging in the era of Internet-based media.

Determinant Factors of Purchasing Intention Toward Electric Vehicles in Indonesia

This study aims to examine things that affect the intention to buy an electric vehicle from the perspectives of theory of planned behavior, norm activation model, and frugality. The study's results reveal that attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, personal norms, and frugality directly influence the intention to buy an electric vehicle. The intenThe view of incentives, ascription of responsibility, and awareness of consequences also indirectly influence the intention to buy an electric The study's findings suggest that the government and entrepreneurs must play a significant role to hasten the transition from fossil fuel vehicles to electric energy vehicles. The government can play a role in fiscal and non-fiscal policies. The government can provide fiscal incentives to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles and accelerate SPKLU infrastructure development to make it easier for consumers to charge electric vehicles. Automotive entrepreneurs can play a role by promoting safe, comfortable, and affordable electric vehicles so that more and more people are confident to buy electric vehicles. Products for electric vehicles that prioritize the development of sustainability goals in the environmental field are crucial in persuading consumers that electric vehicles offer superior environmental solutions rather than creating new environmental issues.

Impact of Past Entrepreneurial Outcomes on Strategic Orientation: A Prospect Theory Perspective

Impact of Past Entrepreneurial Outcomes on Strategic Orientation: A Prospect Theory Perspective

Looking at Abortion Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights as an Equality Issue

This article explores how, when and to what extent could a finding of a violation of Article 14 ECHR provide substantive benefit to those who have been denied legal abortion in their home States and are seeking justice under the ECHR framework. This topic is extremely relevant as it allows for a critical evaluation of the Court’s approach to equality and abortion judgements from the perspective of substantive equality and feminist legal theory. Access to safe and legal abortion services is an equality question because the ability to control when one has children directly influences how equally one can participate in public life. The Court’s current use of formal equality, based on the idea that those in similar situations should be treated in the same way, makes the application of an equality approach to its abortion cases impossible. It is proposed that the Court should adopt substantive equality instead. This article follows Sandra Fredman’s multidimensional concept of substantive equality composed of the redistributive, recognition, participatory and transformative dimensions. The substantive equality approach recognises that individuals cannot be separated from their characteristics. The aim is to change the underlying structures that cause inequalities in the first place and to celebrate differences instead of fitting everyone into the same box. A finding of a violation of Article 14 ECHR by the Court would provide additional benefits for those seeking justice under the ECHR framework for being denied legal abortions in their home States and would have a substantial impact as it would lead to acknowledging the disadvantages of belonging to certain groups, elimination of harmful gender stereotypes and to possible changes in domestic laws of the Contracting Parties due to the Court’s influence.

GRAMMAR TEACHING IN COLLEGE ENGLISH MAJORS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF GESTALT

As a fundamental course for college English majors, the importance of English grammar is self-evident. Over the years, grammar teaching has long since been a hard nut to crack due to its rule-based nature and prejudices against it on the part of students from Zhaoqing University. The article takes into account this problem and makes a preliminary analysis into the problem on parts of both teachers and students from the perspective of Gestalt theory, in order to provide necessary reference and assistance for future teaching. KEYWORDS: Gestalt; Grammar Teaching; College English

Tax Avoidance by Public Firms: Unveiling the Overlooked Economic Consequences

The existing literature on tax avoidance of listed firms is rich in research results. Moreover, many tax avoidance studies are closely related to research themes. Still, there are large differences in conclusions and a lack of systematic exploration of their findings and the theoretical mechanisms behind them. In particular, the U.S. and China are rich in research on tax avoidance, and many issues of tax avoidance are viewed differently. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out a systematic review to clarify further the theoretical ideas on the influencing factors and economic consequences of tax avoidance. This study conducts a statistical analysis of 172 empirical studies examining the factors influencing corporate tax avoidance and its economic consequences, including 97 studies on influencing factors and 75 on economic outcomes. Given the close interrelation between these factors and economic consequences, this paper systematically reviews the economic consequences of tax avoidance, building on the research of influencing factors. This approach aims to provide readers with a more comprehensive understanding of the determinants and economic implications of tax avoidance under agency theory. Similar topics are categorized and organized, and related studies’ theories and conclusions are summarized to facilitate a systematic understanding of the progress of tax avoidance research. The literature related to this study was obtained by searching for a summary of the recent empirical literature on the factors influencing firm tax avoidance and economic consequences on ScienceDirect, EBSCO, SSRN, Zhiwang, and Baidu Academic. The study is divided into the possible risks arising from tax avoidance, which are discussed mainly from the perspective of tax agency theory, tax risk, accounting information risk, reputation risk, and financial risk. Tax avoidance is an important and complex issue related to the quality development of firms and the coordination of the interests of various parties, such as the government, shareholders, and managers. This study finds that conclusions based on different systems, perspectives, study designs, and samples may not lead to the same conclusions. This study is dedicated to systematizing the literature on tax avoidance, understanding the various research perspectives, and comparing them. This study contributes to a systematic understanding of the content and perspectives of tax avoidance research. In addition, it provides direction for further work on high-quality firm tax avoidance in the future.

When a monolingual science teacher and multilingual girls engage in science sensemaking through translanguaging: A pedagogical practice, disciplinary tool, and dignity‐affirming stance

AbstractMultilingual youth, from nondominant communities, are often denied critical opportunities for engagement in robust sensemaking due to deficit‐based perspectives and linguistic hierarchies. To advance equity, it is important to recognize all youth as epistemic agents and facilitate opportunities to take on intellectual positions. Drawing on translanguaging theory and critical sociocultural learning perspectives, we examine how a monolingual science teacher employed translanguaging as a dignity‐affirming stance, pedagogical practice, and disciplinary tool, providing multilingual girls with intellectual positions to engage in robust sensemaking. Using video‐interactional analysis, we explore a case of sophisticated sensemaking orchestrated by the teacher's discursive and embodied moves, following the girls' translanguaging practices and disciplinary ideas. Our findings demonstrate how a teacher's translanguaging stance, enacted as a pedagogical practice and disciplinary tool, supported him in developing interpretive power, revealing the multilingual girls' social, cognitive, and communicative brilliances.

What Drives and Inhibits Consumers from Adopting Electric Two Wheelers: A Behavioural Reasoning Theory Perspective

This study contributes to the body of work on electric vehicle adoption by going beyond traditional frameworks like the Technology Acceptance Model, the Theory of Reasoned Action and the Theory of Planned Behaviour. It presents a comprehensive framework that highlights both the drivers and barriers specific to Tier 2 cities, a significant market for two wheelers in India. Although two wheelers are the preferred mode of transport in India, there has been limited research on the adoption of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) and their role in achieving decarbonization goals. This study aims to assess the adoption of E2Ws in Tier 2 cities across India, which represents a significant market for two wheelers. To explore this, the study employs a qualitative approach using a theoretical framework to understand the reasons behind the adoption and non-adoption of E2Ws in Tier 2 cities. Eighty-nine interviews were conducted in different Tier 2 cities across four northern states. The results identified several key reasons for adoption, including monetary savings, non-financial incentives, driving pleasure, ease of use for women and senior citizens, suitability for local travel, and a pro-environmental approach. Conversely, the barriers to adoption included high ownership costs, negative motives, inadequate vehicle space, poor repair and service infrastructure, distrust, resale concerns, and negative review consensus. From a managerial perspective, this study provides strategic insights for marketers, outlining ways to promote the mass adoption of E2Ws by understanding and addressing key motivators and inhibitors.

Nexus of employability, work climate, and service charter’s effectiveness: USEM model and self-determination theory perspective

Abstract This study aims to understand how ‘employability’ factors and ‘work climate’ affect the effective implementation of service charter protocols in the public sector context. The study employed a quantitative method anchored on the Understanding-Skillfulness-Efficacy belief-metacognition (USEM) model and self-determination theory, utilising the convenience sampling method in surveying 402 graduate employees of the civil service in Ghana. The findings confirm that skillfulness, efficacy belief, and metacognition employability elements derived from the USEM employability model significantly influence the service charter’s effectiveness. Meanwhile, ‘work climate’ significantly moderates the ‘efficacy-belief-service charters’ effectiveness (SCE)’ relationship. However, understanding the subject matter did not significantly impact SCE. This study makes a novel contribution to the services literature by addressing how ‘employability’ elements and ‘work climate’ interact to influence service charters’ effectiveness, an area of study needing more attention in services literature.

Interrelation of Religion and Culture: An Analysis of Honoring Asyhur Al-Hurum Culture on Cliford Greetz's Anthropological Theory

Religion and culture are two interconnected entities. However, there are some groups who claimed that Islam is against local culture and traditions. That arguments are significant to be reviewed and studied comprehensively. This research aims to review the interrelation between Islamic teachings and the culture of honoring asyhur al-hurum from the perspective of Clifford Geertz's anthropological theory. With a library research approach and qualitative method, this research results that the teachings in Islam appreciate and are accommodative of local traditions. Many pre-Islamic traditions have been adopted and then integrated into Islam, one of them is the culture of honoring asyhur al-hurum (Rajab, Dhulqa'dah, Dhulhijjah, and Muharram). There are several verses of the Qur'an that contain an appreciative attitude towards this culture, including QS al-Baqarah verses 194, 197, and 217; QS al-Maidah verses 2 and 97; QS al-Taubah verse 36. Some of the verses mentioned provide an understanding that Islam is a religion that strengthens respect for the culture of the glory of the haram months (asyhur al-hurum). The verse reflects the tahmil process as a form of dialectic between the Qur'an and culture. Based on the analysis using Clifford Geertz's theory of models for reality and models of reality, the teachings in Islam instruct Muslims to glorify the haram months by increasing worship, both ritual worship and social worship related to cultural practices that apply in a multicultural society. The interrelation between religious teachings about the haram months and local culture contributes to the formation of collective identity, both in religious and social contexts.

Ethical Choice and Melancholy: Lady Macbeth in Her Dreams

Despite the large body of literature on Lady Macbeth, little research has been undertaken to demonstrate the relationship between the invocation by Lady Macbeth in the first act and the final dreams that imprison her. From the perspectives of literary ethical criticism and Early Modern dream theories, this essay argues that the sleep-walking scene in the final act reveals the ethical predicament and the punishment suffered by Lady Macbeth, while the invocation, instead of serving merely as exaggerating rhetoric or performance of witchcraft, indicates Lady Macbeth’s ethical choice and her self-hypnosis that finally lead to the punishment. The causal relation between the invocation and the dreams is built up via a series of somatic changes brought by melancholy, through which William Shakespeare demonstrates to the audience the interaction between body and mind, and the inescapable consequence entailed by the wrong ethical choice.

Power Relationships in Vote-Buying in Political Career Progression: A Rational Choice Theory Perspective

The term "vote-buying" is a phenomenon that is deeply ingrained in contemporary society, resonating even with individuals who may not be well-versed in politics. The prevalence of this phenomenon typically emphasizes the extent to which the practice has become pervasive, especially during election periods. Often viewed as a convenient and strategic means of securing votes, vote-buying serves as a shortcut for individuals or parties seeking to gain power. Therefore, this research aims to examine the phenomenon of vote-buying and selling in Indonesia from a political economy perspective while also exploring the rational choices made by voters in different circumstances, specifically during regional and national elections. In order to achieve the objectives, a literature review methodology was adopted and data was sourced from articles published in reputable national and international journals. The results showed that vote-buying in Indonesia was significantly influenced by economic disparities and limited educational attainment. In this context, voters tend to prioritize immediate financial benefits to address respective basic needs. For political candidates, this practice served as a calculated strategy to gain support by exploiting the urgent economic challenges faced by the electorate. From a rational choice perspective, it was observed that voters often made decisions rooted in short-term economic considerations, rendering vote-buying a seemingly pragmatic choice in the context of both general and regional elections

Боловсролын философийн үзэл баримтлалын тухай эргэцүүлэл

This paper explores the philosophical theories and paradigms of education, focusing on its goals, values, and policy implications in the context of globalization and cultural preservation. The study examines diverse educational philosophies, such as progressivism, perennialism, critical theory, and traditional Mongolian perspectives, highlighting their relevance to contemporary education. It emphasizes the integration of cultural identity and global competitiveness in Mongolian educational goals, proposing a framework that balances philosophical ideals with practical policy needs. By aligning educational philosophy with national development strategies, the paper advocates for a holistic approach to education that fosters critical thinking, ethical values, and lifelong learning.

Configurational paths to promoting children’s agility and balance quality: based on fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis

BackgroundEarly childhood is a sensitive period for the development of agility and balance quality. Currently, children’s agility and balance quality are gradually declining, and the pathways for enhancing these qualities are limited. In light of this, the study adopts a set theory perspective to explore the configurational pathways through which subsystems of gross motor skills can promote children’s agility and balance quality.MethodsThis study incorporates test data from 84 children aged 3 to 6 years, employing fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) to examine how configurations of six subsystems within gross motor skills (running, jumping, throwing, catching, kicking, and striking) influence the promotion of children’s agility and balance quality.ResultsNecessary condition analysis reveals that individual subsystems of gross motor skills alone cannot determine the promotion of agility and balance quality in children. Further configuration analyses identify two paths for promoting agility quality ( Overall Consistency = 0.889, Overall Coverage = 0.337 ) and two paths for promoting balance quality ( Overall Consistency = 0.875, Overall Coverage = 0.346 ).ConclusionSubsystems of gross motor skills can promote children’s balance and agility quality through configurational effects. Specifically, promoting agility quality should primarily involve combined exercises of jumping, running, and catching actions, while promoting balance quality should focus on combined exercises of kicking, jumping, and running actions. Furthermore, prioritizing children’s balance quality can support the children’s agility quality. These findings offer important practical guidance for promoting children’s agility and balance quality.

An Analysis of the Application and Development of Corporate Social Responsibility in Chinese Human Resources Management: A Sustainable Development Theory Perspective

The relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Human Resources management (HRM) is raising researchers' awareness in business studies. CSR is a social science concept that considers social, economic, and human responsibilities. In China’s automotive industry, the transformation to sustainable management is the most challenging and emerging issue. Based on this social issue, the article discusses sustainable HR practices through the case study of Toyota. Most research relevant to CSR is mainly focusing on the environment-oriented approaches. For this study, human-oriented practices are discussed to fill in the blanks in this region. The impact of CSR on organizations and individuals is equally discussed. The data collected is from some developing countries, so it is worth taking a leaf from China’s situation. However, to date, very few CSR studies have considered such micro-level results, so people lack knowledge about the benefits of CSR to individuals. The results found that talent retention is the biggest strength of CSRHRM. As for the employee perspective, the phenomenon of psychological contract occurred based on the social exchange theory. Afterward, suggestions based on Chinese social backgrounds, such as digital transformation and cultural integration, are provided. This study indicates the relationship and combination of CSR and HRM, which is a meaningful discussion in the HRM region.

A randomized controlled trial of the Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian dysfunction implemented via facilitation and delivered by community mental health providers: Improving the "fit" of psychological treatments by adapting to context.

To determine if the use of theory, data and end-user perspectives to guide an adaptation of the Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction (TranS-C) yields better outcomes and improves the "fit" of TranS-C to community mental health centers (CMHCs), relative to the standard version. Ten counties in California were cluster-randomized by county to Adapted or Standard TranS-C. Within each county, adults who exhibited sleep and circadian dysfunction and serious mental illness (SMI) were randomized to immediate TranS-C or Usual Care followed by Delayed Treatment with TranS-C (UC-DT). Facilitation was the implementation strategy. The participants were 93 CMHC providers who delivered TranS-C (Standard = 30; Adapted = 63) and 396 CMHC patients (Standard = 74; Adapted = 124; UC-DT = 198). Patient assessments were completed at pre-treatment, post-treatment, and six months after treatment (6FU). Provider assessments were completed at post-training, mid-treatment, and post-treatment. TranS-C (combining Adapted and Standard), relative to UC-DT before delayed treatment with TranS-C, was associated with improvement from pre- to post-treatment in sleep disturbance (b = -10.91, p < 0.001, d = -1.52), sleep-related impairment (b = -9.52, p < 0.001, d = -1.06), sleep health composite (b = 1.63, p < 0.001, d = 0.95), psychiatric symptoms (b = -6.72, p < 0.001, d = -0.52), and overall functional impairment (b = -5.12, p < 0.001, d = -0.71). TranS-C's benefits for functional impairment and psychiatric symptoms were mediated by improvements in sleep and circadian problems. Adapted versus Standard TranS-C did not differ on provider ratings of fit and better fit did not mediate the relation between TranS-C condition and patient outcome. TranS-C can be delivered by CMHC providers. Although Adapted and Standard TranS-C both fit the CMHC context, several advantages emerged for the adapted version.

The Effectiveness of E-Learning Safety Education on Safety Behavior from the Perspective of Protection Motivation Theory: A Conceptual Approach

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of E-Learning Safety Education on Safety Behavior from the perspective of Protection Motivation Theory. Several Effective E-Learning Safety Education antecedents, such as E-Learning format characteristics, technology characteristics, and instructor- and learner-related factors, are proposed, with implications for safety behavior. The relationship between these characteristics and safety behavior designs is observed within the Protection Motivation Theory framework that deals with threat and coping appraisal with the implication of improved Safety Behavior. A proposed theoretical framework could provide insight into E-Learning's potential to enhance safety behavior across different sectors.

THE CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING THEORY: EXPLORING KEY TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

The Constructivist Learning Theory emphasizes learners actively constructing knowledge through experiences and reflection, significantly influencing Learning Management Systems (LMS) design and development, which are pivotal in modern education. This article carefully examines the progress of technology in LMS while looking at it through the perspective of Constructivist Learning Theory, utilizing the PRISMA framework. The review focuses on innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), gamification, mobile learning, learning analytics, and collaborative tools. These technologies have transformed LMS into interactive, personalized, and efficient platforms supporting active learning and knowledge construction. The paper examines how these advancements align with constructivist principles, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and limitations of implementing these advancements and suggests potential future research directions.

The Relationship Between Anxiety and Processing Speed of Chinese Children with and Without Dyslexia – from the Perspective of Attentional Control Theory

The Relationship Between Anxiety and Processing Speed of Chinese Children with and Without Dyslexia – from the Perspective of Attentional Control Theory