Social Consciousness Research Articles

Factors affecting body image perception, social media addiction, and social media consciousness regarding physical appearance in adolescents

PurposeThis study was conducted cross-sectionally with the aim of determining the factors affecting adolescents' Appearance Related Social Media Consciousness Scale, Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents and Body Image Scale scores and the extent to which social media addiction and body image perception predict social media consciousness scores. Design and methodsThe population of this study consisted of adolescents between the ages of 12-18 years studying in the academic year 2022-2023. The study was completed with 1667 volunteer students. The Body Image Scale, Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents and Appearance Related Social Media Consciousness Scale were used to collect the data. ResultsWhen the models were evaluated, it was determined that being female, increasing the time spent on the internet, sharing pictures frequently, using filters on pictures and being uncomfortable with the sharing of unfiltered pictures, and spending the most time on social media sites were strong predictors of Appearance Related Social Media Consciousness Scale, Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents and Body Image Scale scores. ConclusionsAs a result, in our study, as adolescents' negative body image perception and social media addiction increased, social media consciousness about appearance increased. Practice implicationsNurses can determine risky groups according to the results of the study and organize trainings on body image perception, the effects of social media use and media literacy.

The Importance of Seeking Truth: Lessons from al-Ghazali

This article critically examines how al-Ghazali carries out the process of seeking truth and its contextualization in contemporary Indonesian Islam. al-Ghazali entered a deep crisis because of his doubts about the senses and reason and described this state as "psychological instability". This state is considered to be the culmination of a process of doubt (i.e. existential doubt), which is compared to a disease that has a profound effect on one's being. The article argues that al-Ghazali's quest for truth began with doubt and skepticism of questions he could not answer. Moreover, al-Ghazali's doubt is an intellectual method and approach of critical thinking that aims at purifying knowledge from faults and impurities and at revealing the truth of things. I believe that doubt as Al-Ghazālī sees it is a reviewing of the sources of knowledge and criticizing them again. It is also a critical rethinking of data that are considered implicitly correct in the social and epistemological consciousness, or taken for granted. The views expressed in this article are meant to reflect the religious beliefs of the author. Rather, this article is intended to illustrate the life lessons that can be learned from al-Ghazali's life through the lens of the Hero's Journey in seeking truth.

Symbolic image in public communication of Thu Dau Mot University

Symbolic images stand for more than simply what appears before the eyes. They represent a deeper meaning behind the image – something. The symbolic images in public communications, and techniques of their application as an instrument of forming desired ideological models within social consciousness, as well as consider principles of social psychology that enable successful application of communication technologies to a target audience by appealing to their image thinking. Applied methods of the research are: sociocultural, historical, and content analysis, this article focuses on analyzing the significance of symbol image in public communication strategies and its impacts on brand building, trust establishment, and fostering a positive interactive environment with the public. Based on lessons drawn from practical public communication activities of Thu Dau Mot University, the article proposes additional measures to enhance the effectiveness of the unit's communication and their potential application to specific cases, contributing to the development of the field of public communication.

The Interpretation of Women's Discourse in the Movie "Flipped" via the Lens of Eco-Feminism

The novel by Wendelin Van Draanen with the same name serves as the inspiration for the film Flipped . The film portrays the nostalgic emotions between young boys and girls as it narrates a young and lovely love story in America in the early 1960s. At the same time, the film also features the writer's thoughts and consideration of societal contents underlying the development of the natural environment and the image of women. Feminism embodies both the resistance of the underprivileged and the symbol of good nature. As the foundation, this paper explored how well the natural world shaped women's social consciousness and discoursed from the perspective of eco-feminism. Additionally, the paper also discusses the impact of environmental factors that contributed to the film's vivid environmental episodes, pays close attention to the struggles of the female supporting characters in the context of the times, and emphasizes how the environment and even the discourse of women are oppressive. Its statement of the notion that nature and women are linked and mutually reinforcing also provides a fresh viewpoint on the investigation of how women are portrayed in culture. The patriarchal environment's ideas of duality and hierarchical division have been turned on its head.

From the iron cage to ‘La Jaula de Oro’: Music as a cultural object

AbstractThe norteño band Los Tigres del Norte (LTDN) are widely known as the ‘voice’ of the undocumented community for using their music as a vehicle to create and raise social consciousness on pressing issues of immigration. Utilizing Griswold's cultural diamond approach to analysing culture, I examine the culture/society relationship that emerges from their musical repertoire. Using this sociological model of culture, I argue that the wide receptiveness of their music is based on the constructed phenomenon that more than just a celebration of dance rhythms and entertainment their music poses itself as a cultural object attached with ideologies. By appropriating the dominant national discourse that has traditionally belittled, discriminated and dehumanized immigrants in the United States, in particular immigrants of Latin American descent, the music of LTDN markets itself less as a product and more as a cultural component of identity empowering marginalized communities by not only telling their stories but also nurturing a sense of pride. Analysing 56 songs within the musical repertoire of LTDN from 1970 to 2022, I demonstrate how their music on immigrant‐related struggles serves to reinforce a Latina/o collective identity by fostering solidarity, educating the public and instilling pride.

Іnformation and communication wars and information and communication forces

The article analyzes the basic categories of the theory of information and communication wars: theater of information and military operations, information and communication forces, intelligence, counterintelligence, etc. It is proven that in the conditions of the formation of the global information society, the spiritual sphere of society becomes a special theater of military operations, in which there are fierce battles for control over the global social consciousness, the consciousness of nations, social groups and individuals. Modern information and communication technologies, the virtualization of information space and time, the development of manipulative psychotechnologies, the formation of information and communication troops create quite effective opportunities to achieve the goals and objectives of information and hybrid wars.

Unseen experiences of non-white third culture kids: Exploring cultural hierarchy and social consciousness in transnational spaces

The growing number of people in global transit are often families, which means that children are greatly impacted as their family moves. Many of these children are known as third culture kids (TCK), who have grown up in multiple countries. This term was coined by Ruth Useem in the 1950s but attracted more attention in the 1970s when David Pollock and Ruth Van Reken conducted seminars and workshops about TCK. They found that TCKs had similar issues such as rootlessness even though the countries they had been to were different. TCKs became a unique people group that breaks the normal boundaries of cultural and ethnic boxes. However, in recent years, children of expatriates from minority communities in the West or the Majority World have been raising concerns that their experiences growing up in global transit are different from the traditional TCK narratives due to classism and racism. This article seeks to examine the different experiences of non-white TCKs growing up and bringing voices to their untold stories as part of the larger set of TCK issues. TCKs are not a homogenous group. There is a need to have more voices from non-white TCKs to care for this growing trend of global mobile families from the Majority World/Global South. Non-white TCKs face different kinds of complexity in cultural identities as they move between countries. Race, ethnicity, nationality, language/accent, education system, family culture, moving portfolio, and socio-economic status are all factors affecting the TCK experience according to the cultural hierarchy in the locations they are in. International organizations should consider the unique stories of non-white TCKs to help their workers serve effectively in their overseas assignments and return to their countries with smooth re-entry.

Transformation of Political Perceptions in the Age of Information Technologies: Analyzing the Impact on Political Beliefs

The dynamism of social development dictates new rules for the transmission of political ideas and communication in the political space. Society has gained qualitatively new opportunities for obtaining political information, so political actors are forced to work not only on disseminating information but also on creating demanded political content. The purpose of the article is to highlight a new paradigm of perception of political activity by different clusters of the socio-cultural space. The tasks of scientific research are to differentiate the impact of innovative information and digital resources on individual and social consciousness. The methodology of the article involves general scientific methods that provide analysis and structuring of political activity and offer consideration of effective models of political perception. Content analysis, comparative analysis, and analytical monitoring determine the level of At the same time, philosophical and synergistic principles highlight pluralism, interdisciplinarity, and self-organisation as relevant methods for optimising the informational support of the political activity. The results of the study propose algorithms for the influence of political ideas on the socially active, passive, and neutral parts of society. The specifics of informative influence on political life in general and on representatives of the political audience in particular, which forms the peculiarities of information activity in the political space, are considered. The results of the study offer a description of the functions of ICTs in enhancing the perception of political content. Innovation is a key leitmotif of political activity in the information and digital sphere, as it is accessible and understandable to people who actively use technological and digital resources in everyday life. A promising area of research is the consideration of potential indicators of political perception in the context of the transition from traditional telecommunication resources to the information and digital segment. Thus, political perception in the modern political space is shaped by various information support that has both a universal impact on the audience and is specifically targeted at certain clusters of society.

Relationship between nurses’ emotional intelligence and their perception of patient safety climate

Background Emotional intelligence is regarded as an important characteristic for building stable and healthy emotions among nursing staff that enhances nursing performance, supports the concept of nurse–patient relationship, and encourages the nurses to be more involved in decision making in providing care. Emotional intelligence helps individuals to perform well in risky tasks and could be beneficial for patients under the care of nurses through improving the patient safety climate. Aim The aim was to assess the relationship between nurses’ emotional intelligence and their perception of patient safety climate. Design A descriptive correlational design was used for this study sample. Patients and methods The study was conducted at New Kasr Al-Aini Teaching Hospital, Cairo University Hospital, on a convenience sample of 250 staff nurses. Results The results revealed that the total mean percent of emotional intelligence of nurses was 86.64%, which indicates high level of emotional intelligence, and the total mean score of patient safety climate was 72.33%, which indicates high level of patient safety. In addition, there was a highly statistically significant positive correlation (P=0.00) between emotional intelligence and patient safety climate. Conclusion Nurses had high level of emotional intelligence and patient safety climate. There was a highly statistically significant positive correlation between emotional intelligence and patient safety climate. Recommendation There should be increased staff participation in development and training to emphasize the power of emotional intelligence. The aim should be to improve the level of self-awareness, self-management, social consciousness, and relationship management among nurses to increase emotional intelligence and maintain patient safety climate.

Legislative vectors of transformation of legal consciousness in modern conditions

The article examines some issues of the transformation of legal consciousness, which is connected with the characteristics of legislative foundations that influence the processes of formation, further development and establishment of legal consciousness, with the clarification of modern vectors of the development of legislation, which are able to influence not only the change of social relations, and to a large extent shape the stages of the development of legal consciousness, modify people’s ideas in the legal space. It was also established that, on the one hand, a rule of law can influence legal awareness, and on the other hand, the correct application of a rule of law, its correct understanding and legal assessment depend on the appropriate level of legal awareness of the subjects who apply it. The article analyzes some normative legal acts that can and can affect the transformation of legal consciousness. It is noted that the functional purpose of legal awareness is to regulate the behavior of subjects within the existing system of law and legislation, which thereby ensures its participation at all stages of the mechanism of legal regulation. In this regard, it was established that the transformation of legal awareness involves the activation of the functional role of legal awareness in society, where law-making activity is the main tool of legal awareness. Key words: social consciousness, legal consciousness, social relations, transformation, transformation of legal consciousness, legal system, legal system, normative legal act.

STEM and Social Consciousness

A well-crafted classroom engineering challenge can effectively answer compelling questions about social and global responsibility.

Constructions of Race and Revolution in Ernest Hemingway’s “The Porter”

Abstract: In this essay, Ian Marshall analyzes Ernest Hemingway’s writing methodology in his short fiction, paying particular attention to constructions of labor, landscape, and African American male identity. Marshall argues that Hemingway was incapable of imagining a black working-class revolution, or a racially unified working-class revolution in the United States. This inability shapes his characters actions, particularly George, the main African American character in “The Porter,” and contributes to our understanding of revolutionary and social class consciousness in the U.S. as presented in Hemingway’s fiction.

Infusing Intersectional Pedagogy into Adult Education and Human Resource Development Graduate Education

Intersectional pedagogy (IP) is an educational intervention to help learners develop a social justice consciousness about interlocking systems of oppression that create injustice at the individual, group, and societal levels. The purpose of the study is to explore tenets of IP and profile ways higher education instructors from adult education (AE) and human resource development (HRD) programs might infuse intersectional perspectives into their teaching. Based on a literature review, this work demonstrates the foundations, principles, strategies, and challenges of IP. Further, this article proposes a tailored course design model to help instructors enact IP in the classroom. This study will benefit AE and HRD scholars by increasing their understanding of IP. Further, it will contribute to developing adult learners’ capacity to examine workplaces and society in critical, intersectional ways and take more mindful, timely action to create more equitable organizations and communities.

The Rippling of Dalit Consciousness in Contemporary Odiā Poetry

Dalit literature has been influential in the rising awareness for protest or creating literature of social consciousness. The broad domain of Dalit writings includes the depravation and trauma of certain category of people for some socio-cultural, traditional biases. Maybe one of the tenets of it could be the so-called social stratification or formation of social class. Thus, like writings in many languages in India, in Odia, lots of writing account for the evidences and experiences associated with Dalit consciousness. It also envisages feminine perspectives giving the account of the autobiographies and plights and traumatic evidences of Dalit authors underlining the issues of caste, class, and gender in the backdrop of social exclusion. Dalit Literature in Odia has a rich history that can be traced back to the fifteenth century. In Odia literary creations such as Bouddhagāna, and Dohā, Charyāgeetikā, the anecdotes of social discrimination and casteism are noticed. There is potentiality in contemporary Odia poetry in reflecting on various themes of Dalit consciousness. As it is evident, it starts with saint poet Bhimbhoi who is said to be the first Dalit poet of Odishā in the mid-19th century. Along with glorification of humanitarian attributes, he has outlined the plights of the depraved community. The motifs of Ekalavya, Sanatan, Kalia, Ghinua, Jara Shabara; musical instruments such as baja; the untouchables; Sriya Chandaluni in Laxmi Purana; fingertip print are common in reflecting Dalit issues variously. In this context, this paper focuses on the critical dimensions of Dalit poetry in Odia by including some of the well-known authors such as Gopinath Bag, P.K. Mishra, Nilamani Parida, Ashutosh Parida, Jayadrath Suna, Basudev Sunani, Pitambar Tarai, Akhil Nayak, and Hrushikesh Mallik. Such poets have applied the skills varieties of versification to focus comprehensively on the sensitivity of the traumatic issues of oppression; racial discrimination; socio-cultural taboos; loss of indigenous culture; evil effects of urbanization and politics; existential crisis; victimization of the poor and innocents; loss of ecological harmony; nostalgia and effects of displacement.

TikTok Videos and Sustainable Apparel Behavior: Social Consciousness, Prior Consumption and Theory of Planned Behavior

Extant research addressing the relations between TikTok videos and sustainable apparel consumption behavior is limited. This study explores these relations by testing the following theories and constructs: social consciousness, prior sustainable apparel purchasing, attitude toward TikTok videos (featuring sustainable apparel content), and theory of planned behavior. Results from an online survey supported the proposed conceptual framework, suggesting that cognitive, affective, and behavioral factors relevant to sustainable apparel consumption had a positive influence on sustainable apparel purchase intention.

Educational Perspective in the Literature of Rashtrasanth Tukdoji Maharaj: A Comprehensive Study

Rashtrasanth Tukdoji Maharaj (1909-1968), a revered figure in Indian history, was not only a spiritual leader but also a prolific writer. His literature, rich in spiritual and social themes, has been a source of inspiration for many. This paper delves into the educational perspective in his literature, highlighting its significance in shaping the educational philosophy in India. His educational perspective, as reflected in his literature, is remarkably relevant in contemporary education. His emphasis on holistic, value-based education aligns with the current educational discourse advocating for a more comprehensive approach to education. His focus on social consciousness and lifelong learning resonates with the 21st-century skills of global citizenship and lifelong learning. Moreover, his advocacy for empowerment through education echoes the global commitment to inclusive and equitable quality education.

Garihma (to Care for)

Garihma (to Care for)

„Poukraińskie” i jego polskie losy

“THE POST-UKRAINIAN” IN POLAND: A STORY OF VANISHING In the literature on the heritage of the post-migration areas of south-eastern Poland, as well as in the nationwide information space, too little attention is paid to the Ukrainian legacy. Although since 1989, the topic has been discussed more often and more freely, and the knowledge in this area has significantly expanded, still the issue of Ukrainian heritage is underrepresented in scientific and journalistic narratives and public administration practices of eastern border regions Polish. Within the present borders of Poland, there are over a thousand postUkrainian localities, whose tangible and intangible heritage has been destroyed, forgotten, and repressed from social consciousness, it has become invisible. In this article we try to explain how this happened. We ask about the decisions, people, and events that caused the ‘Ukrainian’ in Poland to become a symbolic ‘after’ – ‘post-Ukrainian.’

Risk based approach to documenting consumer behavior changes during the COVID-19 pandemic

The purpose of the research was to analyze the implications consumer behavior changes have on a long-term business activities and their future development. The analysis was based on risks related to these changes and their immediate and long-term effects on businesses. A list of 24 individual risks was created based on the findings of empirical study. The 6 most significant risks were further analyzed in terms of their impacts on societies. The increase in amount of products bought by consumers during the pandemic was the most severe risk. The findings provide businesses with guidelines to define their strategic goals and means to flexible adjust them when the next pandemic arises in the frame of sustainable development. Although the main cause of observed product brand substitutions that occurred during the pandemic was the lockdowns and production slowdown, many consumers also changed their preferences, which resulted in the substitution of products for other brands. Evidence shows that during the pandemic, consumers paid more attention to the ratio of price and quality of the product. However, social conscience will always be in conflict with selfish needs that also proved significant during the pandemic since excessive stockpiling and increase in waste production were observed.

“Something has to change”

“Something has to change”