Positive Relationship Research Articles

Profiling of agronomic traits and folic acid in five dessert bananas (Musa spp.)

Many varieties of Musa spp. have been used as edible fruits around the world. Bananas belong to the genus Musa, whose fruits contain high calories and nutritional values. There is little data on agronomic traits and folic acid (FA) concentrations of different types of dessert bananas in Vietnam. This study aimed to determine such information in the fruits of five banana varieties, including Cau, Xiem, Gia Huong, Com, and Dole. Agronomic characteristics were considered, including fruit size and weight, peel colour and pulp firmness, while FA concentrations were quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography. The results showed significant differences among agronomic values and FA contents. Dole had the heaviest weight (175.48 g), followed by Xiem (123.71 g), Gia Huong (121.77 g), Com (103.12 g) and Cau (52.07 g). The size (length × width) of 5 cultivars has significant differences, including Dole (16.22 × 4.17 cm), Xiem (11.78 × 4.44 cm), Gia Huong (15.44 × 4.22 cm), Com (11.59 × 3.88 cm) and Cau (9.00 × 3.79 cm). For the colour results, most banana cultivars had yellow peels, except Gia Huong which remained green colour at ripening stages (b/a<0). The pulp firmness is expressed with the hardest value from Xiem (0.59 N), then Dole (0.36 N), Com (0.32 N), Cau and Gia Huong (0.29 N). The FA concentrations ranged 3-12 μg /100 g fresh weight. The cultivar Cau had the highest level of FA per 100 g fresh weight (12.04 μg), followed by Gia Huong (8.76 μg), Dole (6.00 μg), Xiem (4.62 μg), and Com (3.14 μg). The FA contents were positively correlated with the colour brightness L, performed by Pearson value, with r = 0.755 (p<0.001). On the other hand, an inverse correlation was found between FA concentration and the fruit weight (r = -0.542, p<0.001) and the pulp firmness (r = -0.337, p<0.05). In conclusion on 5 varieties of dessert bananas, measured values of agronomic traits and FA have been recorded, and Pearson analysis shows a positive relation between FA and colour brightness and a negative one between FA and fruit weight/firmness.

Effect of artificial intelligence on the financial performance of Indian banking sector

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the performance of Indian Banks in terms of financial metrics. The study focused specifically on the NIFTY Bank Index. The paper also advocates that a greater transparency in disclosing AI related information in a Bank’s annual report is required even if it is voluntary. Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper uses a mixed method approach where quantitative and qualitative analysis is combined. A dynamic panel data model is used to understand the impact of AI of Return on Equity (RoE) of 12 Indian Banks in the NIFTY Bank Index over a five-year period. In addition to that, Content analysis of annual reports of banks was conducted to examine AI related disclosure and transparency. Findings: The paper highlights that the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) significantly influences the financial performance of sample banks of India. Return on Equity the specific parameter positively influenced with adoption of AI. The profitability of banks is positively impacted by reduced errors and improved operational efficiency. The content analysis of annual reports of the banks indicates different approach for AI disclosure where some banks give detailed information and some are not transparent about AI initiatives. The findings suggest that a higher level of transparency could enhance confidence of all stakeholders. Theoretical Implications: The positive relation between adoption of AI and financial performance, specifically ROE, gives a foundation for academic research to explore the dynamics of emerging technology and financial systems. The study can be extended to explore the impact on other performance indicators in different sectors. Practical Implications: The findings of this study emphasize the importance of transparent AI related disclosures. A detailed reporting about integration of AI helps in enhanced stakeholders’ confidence in case of banking industry. The regulatory framework of banks may also consider making mandatory AI disclosure practices to ensure due accountability to maximize the benefits of AI in banking.

The Role of Gender in Agricultural Development and Food Security: The Case of Halaba and Gedeo Areas of Southern Ethiopia

Although the role of gender play a great role in the livelihoods of greater portion of rural households in the study area, the participations level on the activities of the agricultural production is little focused. This study, therefore was designed to assess gender participation and integration constraints in Gedeo and Alaba Zones in southern Ethiopia. The study was designed in cross sectional design. The data were collected in two zones, 3 woredas, and 8 rural kebeles. Samples who randomly selected were 86 men and 69 women farmers a total 155 farmers were selected so as to collect the required data through triangulation of different tools, which are key informants interview, focus group discussion and household survey and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, participation index scoring and ordered logit analysis. Based on the data analysis result frequency of men and women participation in selected agricultural practices were computed. There were six gender participation factors evaluated in descriptive statistical tools, based on the respondents, 118(76.2%) respondents believed that community norm can affect the participation of gender in agricultural practice and 1(0.6%) respondent believed that cultural norms couldn’t affected by community norm. The average task share of the household is 30%, 15%, 43% and 12% for men, boy, women and girl, respectively. Women and men performed larger share of the gender role in rural household as compared to boys and girls. The reproductive work of women in the household covered 67% of the total household care work. Generally the gender participation index was 73.8 which indicated that the gender participate on all agricultural activities but concerning to women it needs effort to amend the factors affecting women participation. Even though the gender role of boys and girls in selected agricultural commodities is very low, they were highly engaged in their academic persuasions in school and at home. According this statistical result household members spent agricultural labor hour in differently, as converted this labor share in to daily labor hours indicated that women, men, boys, and girls are spending 10, 7, 4 and 3 hours per day on average, respectively. Results obtained from the ordered logit model indicated that institutions, awareness level, opportunities to agricultural extension, credit access, education level and land size showed positive significant relationship with their gender participation in farming activities Women are just as efficient agricultural producers as men and can achieve similar yields when given access to resources, including training and services. Therefore, increasing the opportunities for women and youths can have a powerful impact on productivity and agricultural-led growth and are recommended for better rural development.

Implications of neural integration of math and spatial experiences for math ability and math anxiety.

Mathematical and spatial abilities are positively related at both the behavioral and neural levels. Much of the evidence illuminating this relationship comes from classic laboratory-based experimental methods focused on cognitive performance despite most individuals also experiencing math and space in other contexts, such as in conversations or lectures. To broaden our understanding of math-space integration in these more commonplace situations, we used an auditory memory-encoding task with stimuli whose content evoked a range of educational and everyday settings related to math or spatial thinking. We used a multivariate approach to directly assess the extent of neural similarity between activity patterns elicited by these math and spatial stimuli. Results from whole-brain searchlight analysis revealed a highly specific positive relation between math and spatial activity patterns in bilateral anterior hippocampi. Examining individual variation in math-space similarity, we found that greater math-space similarity in bilateral anterior hippocampi was associated with poorer math skills and higher anxiety about math. Integration of neural responses to mathematical and spatial content may not always portend positive outcomes. We suggest that episodic simulation of quotidian contexts may link everyday experiences with math and spatial thinking-and the strength of this link is predictive of math in a manner that diverges from math-space associations derived from more lab-based tasks. On a methodological level, this work points to the value of considering a wider range of experimental paradigms, and of the value of combining multivariate fMRI analysis with behavioral data to better contextualize interpretations of brain data.

Investigating Oil Entrance from Hendijan Oil Field in the Northwest of the Persian Gulf Using Chemical Fingerprinting.

Concerning the entrance of oil into the Persian Gulf due to the presence of oil fields in this ecosystem, a wide investigation was carried out in 2017 to evaluate the hydrocarbons source identification and chemical fingerprinting. To this end, surface sediments were collected from the Persian Gulf. In the laboratory, compounds (n-alkanes, PAHs, hopane and sterane) were then extracted with a Soxhlet system and two steps of chromatographic columns and analyzed using a GC-MS instrument. The results showed that the concentrations of the n-alkanes and Σ30 PAHs increased with a reduction in distance from hot spots. This suggests that high concentrations of hydrocarbons in the locations near the hot spots might be due to oil leakage, transportation of and exploration for oil, pipeline fractures and industrial activities. A positive relation between total organic matter (TOM) and hydrocarbons was observed. A common petrogenic hydrocarbon source was strongly implied in most places by the presence of unresolved compounds resolved (UCM), lower molecular weight/higher molecular weight (LMW/HMW) and carbon preference index (CPI) ratios < 1. Typical profiles of petrogenic PAHs with predominant alkyl substituted naphthalene and phenanthrene, various PAH ratios and multivariate analysis showed that PAHs were mainly derived from petrogenic sources. Simultaneous use of n-alkanes and PAHs in source identification can be effective to precisely specify the hydrocarbon sources in complicated mixture ecosystems. Furthermore, using multivariate analysis and chemical fingerprinting of n-alkanes, PAHs, hopanes and sterane confirmed that Hendijan crude oil may be the source of the sediment pollution in the study area.

Impact of Electronic Banking on Customer Satisfaction in Nepalese Commercial Banks

E-banking is one of the fastest adopted tools even by Nepalese customers. Due to its different features, it became most popular tool in Nepal in a very short time reaching numbers of customer meeting their needs. . Customer satisfaction can be effected by number of items. The focus of this study is to examine the relationship and impact of electronic banking on the customer satisfaction in Nepalese commercial banks. The basis of this study is primary sources of data, which are collected through questionnaire. An online questionnaire survey was conducted to gather the data and 112 complete responses were gathered from Universities/Colleges located in Pokhara valley. The descriptive and causal research design was used. The collected data were analyzed and interpreted with the help of different statistical tools and IBM SPSS software. The descriptive and inferential statistical was used. The independent variable was considered as convenience, cost, privacy, security and responsiveness and the customer satisfaction is considered as dependent variable. The result emphasizes that there is positive and significant relationship between the variables. In addition, it is argued that no significant relation between customer satisfactions to ‘privacy’. Moreover, all the dependent and independent variables found to have positive relation to each other. As a result, the research recommends that customer satisfaction on e-banking system is statistically significant with convenience, responsiveness, cost and security but not with privacy.

The Receipt of Venting at Work: A Multi‐Study Investigation of Affective and Behavioral Reactions for Venting Recipients

ABSTRACTAs a form of social communication at work, venting—expressing negative feelings about a person or event to others—is fairly ubiquitous. Yet little is known about how those who are the recipients of venting react affectively and behaviorally to this experience at work. To advance our understanding of venting receipt in the workplace, we integrate the archaic view of vicarious emotions into research related to venting at work to develop theory regarding how receiving venting is likely to evoke feelings of personal distress and empathy as employees react to and process this social information. In turn, we theorize that while personal distress leads to venting enactment, empathy leads to helping that can promote more positive social relations, highlighting the double‐edged nature of this phenomenon. Finally, beyond clarifying the theoretical ways that venting recipients react, we also consider how the broader social context—namely, coworker similarity—has the potential to shape these reactions. Across two within‐person field studies, both of which utilize a newly developed measure of venting receipt at work, and a supplemental recall experiment, our research highlights why and when venting at work can have divergent effects on venting recipients.

Brain fingerprint and subjective mood state across the menstrual cycle

BackgroundBrain connectome fingerprinting represents a recent and valid approach in assessing individual identifiability on the basis of the subject-specific brain functional connectome. Although this methodology has been tested and validated in several neurological diseases, its performance, reliability and reproducibility in healthy individuals has been poorly investigated. In particular, the impact of the changes in brain connectivity, induced by the different phases of the menstrual cycle (MC), on the reliability of this approach remains unexplored. Furthermore, although the modifications of the psychological condition of women during the MC are widely documented, the possible link with the changes of brain connectivity has been poorly investigated.MethodsWe conducted the Clinical Connectome Fingerprint (CCF) analysis on source-reconstructed magnetoencephalography signals in a cohort of 24 women across the MC.ResultsAll the parameters of identifiability did not differ according to the MC phases. The peri-ovulatory and mid-luteal phases showed a less stable, more variable over time, brain connectome compared to the early follicular phase. This difference in brain connectome stability in the alpha band significantly predicted the self-esteem level (p-value &amp;lt;0.01), mood (p-value &amp;lt;0.01) and five (environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance) of the six dimensions of well-being (p-value &amp;lt;0.01, save autonomy).ConclusionThese results confirm the high reliability of the CCF as well as its independence from the MC phases. At the same time the study provides insights on changes of the brain connectome in the different phases of the MC and their possible role in affecting women’s subjective mood state across the MC. Finally, these changes in the alpha band share a predictive power on self-esteem, mood and well-being.

Social Media Engagement and Psychological Wellbeing Among Emerging Adults

Social media engagement has become an integral aspect of modern life, with individuals increasingly using these platforms for various purposes, including social interaction, information sharing, gaming and other entertainment purposes. Psychological well-being is a state of positive mental health in which a person experiences a sense of happiness, contentment and fulfillment. A previous study showed that there is a link between social media engagement and increased mental health symptoms. This study aimed to explore the relationship between social media engagement and psychological well-being among emerging adults. A total of 145 participants were recruited using a convenience sampling method. Social media engagement was evaluated using the social media engagement questionnaire (SMEQ) and psychological well-being was evaluated using the psychological well-being scale. The data collected through online surveys, were analyzed using a correlational research design. It was found that social media engagement strongly correlates with the three aspects of psychological well-being among emerging adults. Results indicated that social media engagement was negatively correlated with autonomy, environmental mastery and positive relation with others. These findings suggest that the nature of social media engagement plays a significant role in influencing psychological well-being. Further studies should investigate these changes in greater depth, particularly with larger and more diverse samples, to gain a better understanding of how specific aspects of social media use affect mental health and psychological well-being.

Coparenting perceptions of (Grand)parents and associations with demographic characteristics and early adolescent problem behavior in China

Prior studies on coparenting have primarily focused on mothers and fathers, neglecting coparenting dynamics in multi-generational families. This study aimed to investigate coparenting perceptions among mothers, fathers and grandparents, and explore the associations between the coparenting relationship and adolescent problem behavior, as well as demographic characteristics. The sample included 1163 families with children aged 10–13 years. Mothers ( n = 997) and fathers ( n = 863) provided ratings of their coparenting relationship toward their partners and one grandparent, while grandparents ( n = 249) reported on the coparenting relationship with mothers. Results showed that compared to mothers, fathers reported more undermining of their own parenting by their partner. They were more supportive of their partner’s parenting and more positive about the division of labor. Fathers rated the overall coparenting relationship more positively than mothers, as indicated by the General Coparenting Scale. Notably, grandparents reported significantly more positive coparenting relations with mothers than mothers’ reports of coparenting with grandparents, expressing affirmation of parental competency and alignment with parenting practices. More positive coparenting was associated with less problem behaviors, which was true for coparenting across parents and grandparents. Furthermore, older adolescent age and higher socioeconomic status were significantly correlated with increased coparenting agreement and closeness. Maternal and paternal grandmothers did not differ in their ratings of the coparenting relationship with the child’s mother. These findings underscore the significance of recognizing differential perceptions among family members regarding coparenting behaviors, providing valuable insights for tailoring specific recommendations to enhance coparenting quality within diverse families.

Share pledge and stock repurchase: The role of stock mispricing and corporate governance

Prior research documents a positive relation between controlling shareholders' share pledge and the probability of a stock repurchase announcement. This study investigates whether and how stock mispricing and corporate governance affect this relation. By extending the framework of Chan et al. (2018), we first show that the share pledge is not only positively related to the probability of stock repurchase but also proportionally related to the amount purchased. Moreover, for firms with shares pledged by controlling shareholders, stock overpricing and better firm-level corporate governance are associated with a lower probability of stock repurchase and less amount of stock repurchase. Additional tests show that large shareholders (not only the largest) facilitate stock repurchase once they have shares pledged. Our evidence supports the market timing theory and that better corporate governance moderates the agency problem between controlling and small shareholders.

How financial derivatives affect energy firms' ESG

This paper investigates how the usage of financial derivatives affect energy firm's ESG. Using a sample of Chinese listed energy firms, we document a positive relation between the financial derivatives usage and corporate ESG performance, and the results remain robust under a series of robustness and endogeneity tests. Alleviated financial pressure, enhanced information efficiency and increased risk exposure are potential mechanisms through which financial derivative usage promotes ESG performance. Moreover, the influence of financial derivatives exhibits heterogeneity, and the improvement of corporate ESG performance is more pronounced for state-owned enterprises, large firms, firms receive more investor attention, and firms located in the eastern region in China. Our study may shed lights on the impact of financial derivatives usage on energy firm's sustainable development.

Assessment of Interleukin 17 in Egyptian Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients as a Biomarker in Disease Activity.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic idiopathic systemic autoimmune disorder with dysregulation of adaptive and innate immune systems. Interleukin (IL)-17 is the prototypical pro-inflammatory cytokine of T helper 17 (Th17) cells. Therefore, it contributes to the pathogenesis of human SLE. The aim of the research paper was the evaluation of IL-17 level as a biomarker in the SLE cohort and its relation to disease activity and analysis of IL-17 concentration in patients with lupus nephritis and non-lupus nephritis. The research enrolled 45 SLE patients according to Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics Classification Criteria (SLICC), and age and sex-matched. The patients underwent full history, clinical examination, laboratory investigation, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) calculation. The mean age ± SD of the participants equaled 32 ± 11 years, and serum IL-17 in SLE cases was statistically significantly high (p < 0.001). No statistically significant correlations were reported between disease activity according to SLEDAI and IL-17. In addition, a statistically significant positive correlation was reported between IL-17 and ESR, and a high statistically significant negative correlation was reported between IL-17 and C3 and C4 (P < 0.001). A statistically significant positive correlation was reported between IL-17 and 24-hour urinary proteins with a Pvalue of 0.01. SLE cases demonstrated higher levels of serum IL-17, contributing to SLE pathogenesis. However, no statistically significant difference was reported between IL-17 and Lupus nephritis. IL-17 and SLE activity (SLEDAI) did not correlate. A statistically significant positive relation was reported between IL-17 and 24-hour urinary proteins. Additionally, a high statistically significant negative correlation was reported between IL-17 and C3 and C4.

Do socially responsible firms demonstrate a preference for using classification shifting to manage earnings?

Prior research finds socially responsible firms are less likely to engage in earnings management, suggesting that socially responsible firms seek to provide more transparent financial reports (Hong and Anderson 2011; Kim, Park, and Wier 2012; Hwang, Choi, Choi, and Lee 2022). We investigate whether managers of CSR firms demonstrate a preference for classification shifting when making trade-off decisions among earnings management methods. First, our results support prior studies that find the overall extent of earnings management is lower for CSR firms. However, this study focuses on the use of classification shifting relative to other forms of earnings management. We find a robust positive relation between CSR performance and the relative use of classification shifting. Our results suggest that while CSR firms engage in lower levels of earnings management they demonstrate a preference to choose classification shifting when engaging in earnings management. These findings are consistent with managers perceiving classification shifting as a less unethical tool relative to accruals earnings management or real activities manipulation. Subsequent analyses reveal that our results are most pronounced for firms with lower external monitoring where managers have the most freedom to make trade-off decisions among earnings management methods based on ethical considerations. Overall, by demonstrating a preference for classification shifting relative to other earnings management tools our study furthers our understanding of the role of ethical considerations in earnings management decisions.

Multiple element coupling and molecular-chemical diversity of organic matter control how much energy is retained in soils in mountain ecosystems

Organic matter is the primary repository of chemical energy driving biogeochemical cycles and maintaining ecological functions in soils. Therefore, revealing factors controlling energy in soils is critical but has less been studied so far. In this study, we investigated energy stored in soils and litter biomass, 12 elements level (macroelements including C, N, P, Fe, and K, microelements including Cu, Li, Mg, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn), and molecular-chemical composition of soil organic matter (SOM) among four vegetation zones along the elevation in the Changbai Mountain. The calorific values in soils (Qs) and litters (Ql) were determined using oxygen bomb calorimetry. The complexity of SOM was reflected by molecular diversity of pyrolytic products of SOM (SHID), and relations among 12 elements were represented by defining coupling extent (MEC). Potential impacts of MEC and SHID on energy stored in soils were discussed. Results indicated that the average Qs and Ql were 565 cal/g and 3799 cal/g, respectively. The proportion of Qs to Ql (Qr) ranged from 6.28 % to 43.65 % with a mean of 14.74 %. Significant differences in Qs and Ql were observed among four vegetation zones along the elevation. Significantly positive relations were observed between elevation and Ql, between MEC and Qr or Qs, and between Qs and SHID. The VPA analysis indicated that MEC itself could explain 19 % variation of Qs, and the exploration raised to 60 % when MEC was in conjunction with elevation, pH, and SHID. The structure equation model confirmed positive effects of MEC and SHID on Qs. In conclusions, MEC was primarily associated with energy holding by mountain soils, proving that a conceptual advance was required to link element biogeochemical cycle and energy flow in ecosystems, thereby bridging the potential gap between matter and energy in ecological research.

The Effect of Power Outages on Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises in South Africa

The frequent power outages in South Africa have had a detrimental impact on the nation’s economy overall and on small and medium-sized enterprises in particular. The goal of this study is to determine how load shedding affects small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. The research design pinpoints practical ways to reduce the negative effects of power outages on these companies. This study adopts a quantitative research approach. Fifty SME owners and managers from the Mahikeng local municipality were selected to represent the entire country using a descriptive single cross-sectional design and a non-probability convenience sample technique. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), Version 27.0, was used to evaluate the collected data. The findings of the study indicate that load shedding has caused significant operational problems for South African small enterprises since 2008. As a result, to maintain output, many companies have had to make adaptations, including establishing backup power solutions and moving to manual labor. SMEs continue to face significant challenges because of the high cost of backup systems, the increase in criminal activity during blackouts, and the requirement for open and positive customer relations, despite efforts to mitigate these consequences. The present study underscores the criticality of SMEs’ investments in crime prevention strategies and dependable backup power systems in Mafikeng and throughout South Africa to mitigate the adverse impacts of ongoing load shedding on commercial operations and economic stability. It is underlined that maintaining client confidence and ensuring continued business performance despite these challenges requires effective customer relationship management.

The mediating role of Tawakkul and perceived social competence between locus of control and flourishing

ABSTRACT The chief objective of the study was to investigate the mediating role of Tawakkul with perceived social competence between locus of control and flourishing in a purposive sample of 300 Muslim adults. Urdu versions of Tawakkul Scale, Diener Flourishing Scale, Perceived Social Competence Scale II and Multidimensional Locus of Control Scale were used to measure the focal variables. Tawakkul had moderate to strong positive relations with perceived social competence, flourishing and internal locus of control and a weak positive relationship with an external locus of control. Path analysis revealed that Tawakkul mediated the relationships between perceived social competence, flourishing and locus of control. Additionally, perceived social competence mediated the relationships between locus of control, Tawakkul and flourishing. Serial mediation indicated that locus of control and flourishing were mediated by perceived social competence and Tawakkul. The study’s implications and future research recommendations are discussed.

CEO identity and media perception: The influence on family firms’ brand importance

This study expands upon previous research on family firm leadership by exploring the role of CEO identity – i.e., family vs. nonfamily CEO – concerning the way media perceive the brand of the family firm– i.e., brand importance. Drawing on endorsement theory, we suggest that CEO identity influences media perception of the family firm and its brand, thereby affecting the extent of brand importance generated by these external stakeholders. Additionally, we propose that the generation of the family controlling the firm may influence the relationship between CEO identity and brand importance. Employing text mining and social network analysis techniques, we use the Semantic Brand Score to measure the importance that media place on family firm brands. Our analysis of a sample of 63 Italian family firms and 52,555 news articles published about these firms shows a positive and significant relation between the presence of a nonfamily CEO and brand importance; nevertheless, this relation is negatively moderated by the family firm generation.

Money and migration: a regional perspective from China

ABSTRACT Money flows reflect overall economic exchanges. Using unique data on cross-province bank transfers in China, we find a positive relation between migration and money flows. The finding is stronger among urban migrants and those with better education. Using historical migration as an instrument, there is causal evidence for our finding. Additional analysis reveals that migrants promote both the trade and the investment components of money flows. This study sheds light on how migrants facilitate economic exchanges between regions.

Life satisfaction and the variety and intensity of cultural participation in Italy: disentangling the individual and regional dimensions

ABSTRACT This paper proposes a novel approach to explore the relation between cultural participation and subjective well-being, and to dig into the relation between the individual and regional dimensions. Using the Italian Multipurpose survey, we derive major cultural consumer profiles that combine the variety and intensity of engagement through latent class analysis. We then investigate how heterogeneity in cultural profiles at the national and regional levels relates to overall life satisfaction and relevant domains (leisure and friendship relationships). The results indicate a positive relation with diversity in consumption becoming more significant in specific domains. At the same time, we find patterns of regional variation in the relation, which is only partly explained by indicators of cultural supply at the regional level. The findings shed light on the role of habits of cultural consumption in individual well-being and inform the policy debate on culture-led interventions.