Psychological Influences Research Articles

METHODS AND COMPONENTS OF MODERN INFORMATION WARFARE, STUDYING ITS INFLUENCE ON PEOPLE'S CONSCIOUSNESS AND BEHAVIOR

The article analyzes the main methods and components of information warfare and its impact on people and society. Various aspects of information warfare as one of the intellectual types of confrontation are considered. The forms, methods and components of information wars, their impact on the consciousness and behavior of people and society have been studied. The author drew attention to the onset of a new stage of information wars, in which information conflict ceases to be a means of ensuring combat operations and becomes an independent phenomenon that requires more advanced research in this direction. Attention is focused on such an important form of information warfare as psychological warfare. The influence on a personʼs psyche through intimidation, threats with the aim of encouraging a certain planned pattern of behavior is characterized as psychological or psychotropic pressure. The purpose of intimidation and threats is to induce a certain planned pattern of behavior. The main types of informational and psychological weapons, methods of their use, which are aimed at suppressing destroying, disorganizing and disorienting the objects of influence, have been studied. Informational and psychological weapons are capable of disrupting the mental health of the population, inciting spontaneous actions, causing temporary or irreversible changes, directing the personality in the direction necessary for the subject of influence. It was concluded that in the 21th century, not only the destructive capabilities of information wars will grow, and, as a result, requirements for ensuring the information security of the state, the consciousness of society and man. The modernity of the information war requires not only rethinking, but also the study of new theories aimed at protecting oneʼs own information space.
 Keywords: information; information war; information influence; information weapon; information space; information struggle; propaganda; psychological influence; psychological weapon; consciousness.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF THE CREATIVE ACTIVITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE FUTURE TEACHER

The article substantiates the essence of creative activity as a property of the individual. Psychological and pedagogical influences on its formation and development are presented. The basics of the formation of the creative activity of the future primary

Cryptocurrencies from a behavioural finance perspective

In today's world, cryptocurrencies are no longer a technological miracle for a small group of programmers. They have become a very common investment instrument that attracts the attention of both traditional investors (funds and traders) and those who are not interested in classical markets and investing in general. This is especially true for bitcoin. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of behavioural psychology in making investment decisions in cryptocurrency markets. The research methods included analysing historical data on cryptocurrency prices, as well as observing investors' reactions to important events and news related to cryptocurrencies. In addition, behavioural analysis methods were used to understand and predict investors' reactions to various incentives and situations in the cryptocurrency markets. The results of the article describe the main provisions of behavioural finance, which are necessary for an overview of the cryptocurrency market. The impact of the main topics of behavioural finance research is also considered. It should be noted that in the absence of a large amount of data, the study of the cryptocurrency market and the behaviour of participants is mainly a hypothetical assessment, and the empirical aspects of the study are copied from the behavioural finance of the classical market. Considering the cryptocurrency market from the point of view of behavioural finance, the main points of view of different parties were considered: both supporters of cryptocurrency and those who consider this phenomenon to be an economic bubble in a technological wrapper. The information reflecting the main biases of behavioural finance, which relate to both classical markets and cryptocurrency markets, is systematised. The study of cryptocurrencies from the point of view of behavioural finance reflects the practical value in understanding the impact of behavioural factors on price dynamics and investment decisions in cryptocurrency markets

An Assessment of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Consumer Behavior Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process Model

Consumer behavior is dynamic and can shift rapidly due to various factors. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced unprecedented market disruptions, prompting unique consumer reactions. Our foundational study dissected factors affecting consumer habits, laying the groundwork for a focused analysis of how individual consumption was impacted during the pandemic. Significantly, psychological influences emerged as a key determinant of consumer behavior in our prior findings, leading us to centralize the pandemic’s effect in our recent research. We undertook this analysis using data from 559 participants from the Republic of Croatia. Utilizing the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), typically applied in analyses of decision making in businesses, we ranked the influences on consumer purchasing patterns amidst the pandemic. Our findings underscored the profound influence of these factors on consumer behavior and the resulting implications for sustainable development. This highlights the urgency for businesses to adopt flexible strategies that also support overarching sustainability objectives. The objective of the study is to analyze the impact of the pandemic on individual consumption and to understand the key psychological factors influencing consumer behavior. The main contribution of this work is the identification and ranking of pandemic influences using the AHP model, as well as understanding the implications of these behavioral changes for future planning.

Unveiling the Dynamics of Vocational Training Sustainability: Insights from a Field Study

The purpose of the research seeks to examine the impact of trainee demographics, psychological attributes, social dynamics, and organizational influences on the sustainability of vocational training outcomes. The data were collected through structured questionnaires from 255 respondents who were ex-trainees of 6 vocational organizations of district Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Pakistan. The selection of this location was primarily motivated by the authors' convenient access to data, their intimate familiarity with the local culture and context and generalizability of the research to southern part of the province. The study's outcomes indicate that specific demographic factors, such as belonging to the 31-40 age group (2.62 ± 0.92 min, p = 0.000), possessing a bachelor's degree (4.2667± .65 min, p= .000), being unmarried (3.6±1.13 min, p=.000), and having a guardian employed as a skilled worker (2.6462± .83 min, p= .000), exhibit’ a statistically significant influence (p <.05) on the maintenance of skills. Furthermore, the result reveals that organizational, social, and psychological influences have moderate positive and significant associations with the sustainability of vocational training. Our research can provide valuable insights to practitioners and policymakers of international developmental organizations, non-governmental vocational organizations, and training institutes involved in candidate selection for training programs. Specifically, it can assist organizations in identifying individuals who are more likely to sustain the acquired skills in the future and leverage them for their benefit.

Analysis of Jewelry Brand Marketing Management Strategies Based on Consumer Psychology

With the continuous improvement of China's economic level, non essential goods such as jewelry have entered households, and the output value of the jewelry industry has been increasing year by year. Jewelry consumption has played a crucial role in people's livelihood consumption. At the same time, under the conditions of economic globalization, brand marketing has always played an important role as an important medium for interaction and communication between enterprises and consumers. The development of technology has gradually diversified the forms of information dissemination, and corporate marketing methods are also catering to the changes in the Internet. With the development of the times and the popularization of e-commerce, consumers' psychology and behavior have undergone significant changes, which will directly affect the development of traditional jewelry business models. Consumer psychology plays a crucial role in the development of marketing activities, and it is necessary to fully consider the actual needs of the situation, conduct research on consumer psychology in different eras, populations, and geographical environments, provide corresponding information support for marketing activities, and ensure the effectiveness of marketing work. Based on this, this article analyzes the marketing management strategies of jewelry brands under the influence of consumer psychology.

The Altruistic Connection: Unraveling How Altruism Drives Eco-Friendly Consumer Behavior in Green Marketing (Literature Review)

Purpose: This article explores research on eco-conscious marketing (2010-2022) via sources like Scopus, ScienceDirect, Emerald, and Taylor & Francis. Altruism, acting selflessly for others, significantly impacts eco-friendly choices. Theoretical framework: This research examines altruism's role in eco-friendly marketing through behavioral theories. Limited analysis of psychological links and cultural norms exists. Further investigation is needed for sustainable consumer behavior and ethical exchange. Methodology: In the effort to comprehend the complex connection between altruism and green marketing, a strong methodology has arisen through the combination of qualitative research techniques and a comprehensive examination of existing literature. This description presents the methodological process utilized to examine the impact of altruism on research related to green marketing from 2010 to 2022. This exploration involves the gathering of data, its analysis, and the development of meaningful insights, all drawn from reliable sources such as Scopus, Emerald, ScienceDirect, Taylor & Francis, and Google Scholar. Findings: In the context of green marketing, altruism is pivotal for comprehending and shaping consumer behavior. Beyond economic factors, it embraces emotions, ethics, and communal welfare. Altruism-driven strategies hold promise for positive change, brand loyalty, and sustainability. Research spanning 2010-2020 uncovers gaps in understanding altruism's mechanisms, contexts, sustainability, trade-offs, extensions, and interactions, necessitating their exploration for effective green marketing and a sustainable world. Research, Practical & Social implications: The research identifies gaps in comprehending altruism's psychological aspects, context influences, and sustainability. This enhances strategies for sustainable consumer behavior. Additionally, leveraging altruism supports green marketing's effectiveness, bridges the "value-action gap," and fosters brand loyalty, thereby harnessing its potential for positive change, a greener future, and enhanced brand allegiance. Originality: Employing qualitative research methods and extensive literature review, this study explores the link between altruism and green marketing from 2010 to 2022. The synthesis of findings reveals altruism's role in shaping consumer behavior, with implications for marketing strategies, bridging value-action gap, and fostering brand loyalty. Research gaps underscore the need for investigating psychological mechanisms, contextual influences, and sustainability.

THE FACTORS OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR IN DECIDING TO BUY SANMOL SYRUP DRUG AT SIMPANG EMPAT PHARMACY PALEMBANG

The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the decision to buy Sanmol Syrup at the Simpang Empat Palembang Pharmacy.The sample size taken was 59 samples. The sampling technique used was an accidental sample, namely, where the respondents who were taken were samples that happened to meet the researcher when buying Sanmol Syrup. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires using a 5-point Likert scale to measure 27 statement items. The analysis technique used simple linear regression analysis. The results show there is a cultural influence on purchasing decisions, there is a social influence on purchasing decisions, there is a psychological influence on purchasing decisions

Киберагрессия и кибербуллинг в судебно-экспертной практике

<p style="text-align: justify;">The paper analyzes materials with the phenomena of cyberaggression and cyberbullying on the topic of history, received for a comprehensive forensic psycholinguistic study on the example of the cases received by the Moscow State Budgetary Institution “Moscow Research Centre”. The aim of the work is to describe the structural and the content characteristics of the information material with signs of cyberaggression. The structural characteristics include the features of the communication process, such as the function of an addressee and an addresser, the type of a message, the encoding and the channel of information, the purpose and the result of communication; the content psychological characteristics, taking into account various options for cyberaggression (flaming, trolling, hating, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, etc.), are the following: the type of the communicative situation presented in the material, the methods of psychological influence, the socio-psychological orientation of the material. The characteristics presented in the article will allow structuring the conduct of psychological and linguistic research on information materials in line with the study of cyberaggression, expand the possibilities of a comprehensive forensic psycholinguistic study on information materials.</p>

Comparative analysis of the effectiveness of isotherapy in the rehabilitation of children with intellectual disabilities

Art therapy technologies are widely used in educational, rehabilitation and social institutions. It is believed that the use of various methods of art therapy helps children and adolescents with disabilities to integrate into educational and rehabilitation processes. In the special and psychological-pedagogical literature, a wealth of material has been accumulated about the adaptive, corrective and therapeutic effects of art-therapeutic technologies, where the creative nature of the process of interaction between the psychologist and the wards serves as the basis. One of the most common and available methods of art therapy can be called isotherapy. The special literature emphasizes the effectiveness of isotherapy in the correction of the perceptual and emotional-volitional sphere, promotes the development of higher mental functions. This article presents the experience of monitoring the dynamics of mental activity of children with varying degrees of intellectual disability during rehabilitation, where one of the psychological and pedagogical influences was isotherapy. Research methods: observation maps for children with disabilities during isotherapy classes. The questions of the observation map are compiled on the basis of a three-level rehabilitation program using the method of isotherapy. To identify the links between the indicators of mental activity of the subjects, the r-Pearson correlation coefficient was used. In order to determine the effectiveness of isotherapy, Wilcoxon’s W-test is used. Results of the study a comparative analysis of the effectiveness of isotherapy in three different groups of children with disabilities is presented. The most noticeable positive changes are observed in the samples of children with moderate and mild mental retardation. For a group of children with severe intellectual and psychophysical disabilities, isotherapy classes help to pull some children up to an average level. The lack of positive dynamics in children of this group lies in the peculiarities of sensorimotor activity disorders, weak or almost absent differentiation of mental processes. Imagination deserves special attention in isotherapy classes, the study of which in children with intellectual disabilities is relevant in modern correctional psychology.

Shaun McNiff: Trailblazer, innovator, visionary

This article explores the visionary nature in the five decades work of Shaun McNiff. Starting in law school and leaving to become a painter, McNiff brought his acumen to academia establishing the first integrated arts and psychology master’s programme in the world. His trailblazing nature gained notoriety in those who had influence in depth psychology and mental health. He was not only interested in the interdisciplinarity of all art forms but the integration of ideas from many facets of social and political landscapes focusing his efforts on training those similarly interested in utilizing the arts towards addressing the human condition. He wrote the first book on art-based research. He has authored more than fifteen books and numerous articles, as well as delivering keynote addresses all over the world. He was a dean at Lesley University and provost at Endicott College where he continued his legacy of establishing integrated arts programmes.

The positive influence of social psychology on the treatment of manic college students

BackgroundNowadays, tourism has become an important pillar industry of national economic development. However, among college students majoring in tourism, some patients with mania have violent mood swings, and they are quickly troubled by pressure and anxiety, which brings certain troubles to their academic and career development. It is essential to study the treatment of manic college students in tourism majors.Subjects and MethodsIn the experiment, 60 college students with common mania were selected as the research objects, and 30 were chosen as the experimental group. The treatment training mode of tourism management professionals under social psychology was adopted for half a year. The other 30 college students were used as the control group, and the traditional training mode of tourism management professionals was adopted for six months of treatment training.ResultsThe data were assessed using the irritability component of the Stanford Acute Stress Response Questionnaire (SASRQ), with higher scores indicating greater mania. The results showed that most undergraduates in the experimental group tended to be emotionally stable and less affected by stress and anxiety, with a comprehensive score of 10. However, more than half of the students in the control group still had overreaction and mania, and the total score was 19 points.ConclusionsThe results of this study will provide a valuable reference for the treatment of manic college students in tourism majors and provide specific guiding significance for the training of tourism management professionals.

College art appreciation teaching on aesthetic psychology of depressed university students

BackgroundThe prevalence of depression is increasing due to the tremendous pressure of life and study. Depression may lead to excessive depression, thinking disorder, cognitive dysfunction, other problems, and extreme behaviors such as suicide. To improve the treatment effect of depression, to study the auxiliary treatment of art appreciation teaching on the psychological influence of patients with depression.Subjects and Methods Twenty depressed college students who received art appreciation teaching were selected as the experimental group, and 20 other depressed college students were selected as the control group. The 17-item version of the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D) was used to collect data from the two groups of college students. Five art appreciation courses were taken as a cycle, and five courses were taken as a course of treatment. In each process, the two groups of college students were tested for depression scores until the end of three courses.ResultsThe average scores of the experimental and control groups were 20 and 25 after one session and 15 and 23 after three sessions, respectively. The experimental group significantly improved psychological adjustment and emotion management, while the control group had no significant change.ConclusionsLearning and appreciating artworks can change negative emotions, improve self-awareness and cognition, and cultivate positive emotional experiences. Therefore, colleges and universities should pay attention to and strengthen the teaching of art appreciation and provide effective psychological intervention and aesthetic education help for college students with depression.

Psychological influence of emerging niche clothing culture on youth with OCPD

Background Subculture is a unique cultural group formed outside the mainstream culture, and emerging niche clothing culture usually refers to some non-traditional, independent brand or style clothing culture. Compulsive personality disorder is a psychological disorder in which patients tend to overly focus on details, order, and perfectionism. For young people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, participating in emerging niche clothing culture may have some psychological effects.Subjects and MethodsSelect 100 patients with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and randomly divide them into two groups: the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group of patients adopted emerging niche clothing culture and conventional psychological treatment methods, while the control group adopted conventional psychological treatment methods. The experimental period is 3 months, and the treatment effects of patients after 3 months are compared and statistically analyzed using Excel and SPSS23.0.ResultsThe research results indicate that the combination of emerging niche clothing culture and conventional psychotherapy methods is more likely to obtain a different way of relaxation and decompression compared to conventional psychotherapy methods. This novel rather than traditional clothing style can become a way for them to alleviate the pressure of compulsive thinking and behavior, providing physical and mental comfort.ConclusionsThe emerging niche clothing culture can provide a unique way for young people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorders to express their individuality and uniqueness. By choosing clothing and styles that are different from mainstream clothing styles, they can express their independent thinking and aesthetic preferences.Acknowledgement2021 National Social Science Foundation Art Program (No.21BG103).

Psychological Influence of Parental Separations and Divorce on Student’s Academic Performance in Some Selected Secondary Schools in Ogun State

Issue related to divorce and separations has become a global concern which deprives many school children the opportunity to attain academic excellence in their lives Many misconceptions are surrounding parental separations and divorce in every society which has assumed a worrisome dimension in the last two decades. Though many explanations have been advanced for the dramatic increase in the rate of divorce and separations from the ‘90s. While some individuals claimed this to be unconnected with the changes in the divorce laws in the ‘80s, others contested this submission. The study looks at the ‘psychological influence of parental separation and divorce and how it affects the student’s academic performances in some selected secondary schools in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Descriptive survey research was adopted in the study, whilst 100 students who were identified to be living under single parenting were randomly selected from five secondary schools within the local government areas. The instrument used for data collection was solely questionnaires. The findings of the study revealed that a larger percentage of the respondents are sometimes psychologically depressed with unstable emotions which makes them feel uncomfortable in their academic pursuit whilst the result from the findings revealed that separated parents do not have enough time to either monitor or regularly supervise the academic progress of their wards whilst these children are normally not provided with the necessary learning materials to aid their learning. It was concluded that separation/divorce is social cancer that leads to poor academic performance while recommendation was made based on the outcome of the result from the findings that parents should be more enlightened knowing that the aftermath of divorce and separation always bounce back on the children. Hence couples should adopt dialogue and mutual discussion in resolving family related issues.

ВПЛИВ ВЗАЄМОДІЇ БАТЬКІВ І ПЕДАГОГІВ НА ФОРМУВАННЯ ОСОБИСТОСТІ ДИТИНИ З ОСОБЛИВИМИ ОСВІТНІМИ ПОТРЕБАМИ

The article highlights the significance and effect of the interaction of parents and teachers in forming the personality of a child with special educational needs. The new humanistic paradigm requires a new attitude toward persons with developmental disabilities and causes significant public interest in the problems of families raising children with special educational needs. Emphasis is placed on the role of the family, where the first and main stages of socialization, adaptation, and formation of a child's trust in the world take place, especially, when it concerns a child with disabilities. Great importance is attached to the role of teachers and the close cooperation of parents with educational institutions. The study analyzes the factors that help the educational institution to involve parents in active participation in making decisions concerning their "special" children. Psychological and pedagogical support is almost the most important for stimulating the successful provision of inclusive education. It is emphasized that involving children with special educational needs in inclusive education requires an in-depth rethinking of all areas of work both on the part of the entire staff of the educational institution and parents. The article substantiates modern approaches and basic directions of psychological assistance to families raising a child with special needs (diagnostic, consultative, corrective, rehabilitative, prognostic, and multidisciplinary). The research findings confirm the effectiveness of the specified corrective and developmental technologies used in working with children with special needs and justify their significant impact on the formation of personality of such children in the interaction of parents and teachers. It is significant to use various means of psychological and pedagogical influence on both parents and children to ensure the effectiveness of the interaction between parents and teachers regarding the formation of the personality of a child with special educational needs. The conclusion is that well-established interaction between all links of this process, clear organization of the team activities aimed at psychological and pedagogical support, training of teaching staff to work in conditions of inclusion, a high level of professional competence, mastering special knowledge, methods, and technologies of teaching children with special educational needs are the signposts to achieving the goal.

Exploration of Physical Education Teaching Design and Student Ability and Character Cultivation Based on Positive Psychological Influence

Physical education is an educational process that cultivates people. In happy, lively, and rich physical education classroom, students can achieve significant development in moral character, intelligence, physical fitness, skills, interpersonal communication, and other aspects. Design of physical education curriculum teaching based on positive psychological influence applies positive psychological influence in the process of physical education teaching and constructs a correlation model between teaching content of physical education curriculum and the cultivation of students' quality, ability, and personality quality. Embed positive psychological influencing factors into the content of the physical education teaching section, use scientific process control theory for sports training to monitor and personalize student health data (optimal heart rate), and design innovative physical education curriculum teaching plans. Organic integration of physical education teaching content with the cultivation of students' abilities and personality qualities, followed by the design, process organization, and implementation of physical education teaching, is an innovative path for the future development of physical education teaching.

Стратегии психологического воздействия онлайн грумера на несовершеннолетнюю жертву в ситуации сексуальных домогательств

Introduction. The article is devoted to the socio-psychological phenomenon of psychological influence of online groomer on the victim in the situation of online sexual harassment. Theoretical analysis. In general, online sexual harassment refers to unwanted messages that include verbal and photo-visual information of sexual nature. It is noted that the concept of online sexual grooming is identified with this phenomenon. Empirical analysis. In the study, respondents (N=170) answered an anonymous questionnaire about online sexual grooming they had experienced when they were underage. In most cases, online groomers are adults, aware of the victim’s age, focusing mostly on the girls aged 10–12 (35.9% of cases) and 13–15 years old (44.1% of cases). Conclusion. The most significant strategies of psychological influence on the victim of online grooming include the use of flattery and compliments, as well as manipulation of such psychological features of the target of harassment as curiosity and lack of understanding of correct behavior patterns. Sexual online groomers predominantly target minors between the ages of 10 and 15. It is typical for these victims to conceal from their parents the facts of their abuse by groomers.

The impact of coffee in athletics: a comprehensive review of its components, sensory attributes and implications for sports health

This comprehensive review explores coffee’s diverse impact on athletics, covering its bioactive elements, sensory qualities, and effects on sports performance and health. It examines coffee’s potential benefits and challenges in sports health, encompassing physical fitness, mental well-being, nutrition, injury prevention, and recovery. The review first investigates key bioactive compounds in coffee, including polyphenols (e.g., caffeic acid, chlorogenic acids), caffeine, and bioflavonoids. It discusses how these compounds contribute to enhanced sports performance and overall health. The review highlights caffeine’s impact on alertness, endurance, and recovery, emphasizing optimal dosages and potential discomfort at higher levels. Additionally, it underscores the antioxidative properties of chlorogenic acids, which can mitigate oxidative stress and inflammation, supporting neuronal protection and injury recovery. The sensory experience of coffee, including taste and aroma, is also explored for its psychological influence on sports performance and health. The review addresses potential risks linked to coffee consumption, emphasizing the importance of moderation in the context of sports health. Concluding, the review identifies research gaps and suggests areas for future exploration. This comprehensive analysis underscores coffee’s multi-dimensional role in athletics, spanning its bioactive components and sensory qualities, shedding light on its potential to enhance sports performance and overall well-being.

Pertumbuhan Pelacur di Komunitas Sumber Utama Pelacur

The development of prostitutes in prostitute-producing communities has led to the emergence of different values and ideologies of thinking in prostitute-producing communities. This has led to the emergence of social problems and also sexually transmitted diseases in the area. Therefore, there needs to be a role for the government to overcome and prevent this from continuing to develop. This research aims to see how psychological influences play a role in the community environment that produces prostitutes.