Pub Date : 2025-02-24DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104838
Qiaoming Lin , Jianfen Wu , Zifeng Shen
Trait anxiety is a consistent individual characteristic that significantly influences the development and manifestation of anxiety. This study collected 311 parent-child paired questionnaires and utilized the actor-partner interdependence model (APIM) to examine the relationship between parental trait anxiety, parenting styles, and the transmission of anxiety within families. The study revealed an intergenerational transmission of trait anxiety from parents to children, with maternal protection serving as a partial mediator between maternal and child trait anxiety. Furthermore, paternal trait anxiety levels are not associated with his parenting style toward his children, but are associated with maternal parenting style. Conversely, Maternal trait anxiety levels are associated with both her own parenting style and paternal parenting style. These findings deepen our understanding of the mechanisms of trait anxiety transmission within families and provide theoretical and practical contributions to promoting family mental health, optimizing parenting styles, and enhancing gender equality.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-24DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104844
Anurag Singh , Rahul Bodhi
This study intended to explore the pivotal role of mindfulness in fostering workplace harmony in the Indian hospitality industry. The present study examines how workplace incivility intensifies conflict and aggression at the workplace. Moreover, the mediating role of workplace conflict in the association between incivility and aggression has been examined. Furthermore, the moderating role of mindfulness in incivility, conflict, and aggression has been examined. Data were collected through a two-wave survey from 359 employees working in 3-4 star hotels in India and analysed through SmartPLS (v4.0). The results have revealed that workplace incivility significantly and positively affects conflict and aggression. Workplace conflict also emerged as a critical mediator in the incivility-aggression relationship. Mindfulness significantly moderates between workplace incivility, workplace aggression and workplace conflict. The fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) highlighted the conditions under which mindfulness mitigates the escalation of incivility into conflict and aggression. The research underscores mindfulness as a transformative tool for enhancing workplace dynamics. It offers evidence-based recommendations for embedding mindfulness practices into organizational policies to alleviate the detrimental effects of incivility and promote workplace harmony.
{"title":"Does mindfulness moderate between incivility, aggression and conflict at work? Findings from symmetric and asymmetric modeling approaches","authors":"Anurag Singh , Rahul Bodhi","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104844","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104844","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study intended to explore the pivotal role of mindfulness in fostering workplace harmony in the Indian hospitality industry. The present study examines how workplace incivility intensifies conflict and aggression at the workplace. Moreover, the mediating role of workplace conflict in the association between incivility and aggression has been examined. Furthermore, the moderating role of mindfulness in incivility, conflict, and aggression has been examined. Data were collected through a two-wave survey from 359 employees working in 3-4 star hotels in India and analysed through SmartPLS (v4.0). The results have revealed that workplace incivility significantly and positively affects conflict and aggression. Workplace conflict also emerged as a critical mediator in the incivility-aggression relationship. Mindfulness significantly moderates between workplace incivility, workplace aggression and workplace conflict. The fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) highlighted the conditions under which mindfulness mitigates the escalation of incivility into conflict and aggression. The research underscores mindfulness as a transformative tool for enhancing workplace dynamics. It offers evidence-based recommendations for embedding mindfulness practices into organizational policies to alleviate the detrimental effects of incivility and promote workplace harmony.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"254 ","pages":"Article 104844"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143473993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-24DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104828
Hui Liu, Jian Zhang, Ziyao Jia, Haiyan Yan
Amenity theory holds that elements providing pleasant experiences can fulfill emotional needs, attract people, and foster regional development. Utilizing this theory and taking the rural Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs) in the Yuntai Mountain area as an example, this study constructed a scale for rural B&B amenities through qualitative analysis of tourist reviews. Structural equation modeling was then employed to analyze the impact of these amenities on tourists' emotional experiences and behavioral intentions. The results indicated that rural B&B amenities have five dimensions: environment, facilities, services, functionality, and transportation. All five dimensions positively influenced tourists' emotional experiences, with functionality having the most significant effect. Except for transportation amenities, the other dimensions positively impacted tourists' behavioral intentions. Tourists' emotional experiences positively influenced their behavioral intentions, serving as a key mediating factor that linked rural B&B amenities to behavioral intentions. The findings provide theoretical support and policy implications for the quality enhancement of rural B&Bs, suggesting comprehensive improvements in functionality and service quality to optimize tourists' emotional experiences and promote sustainable development.
{"title":"The impact of amenities in rural bed and breakfasts on tourists' emotional experience and behavioral intentions: Perspectives from amenity theory","authors":"Hui Liu, Jian Zhang, Ziyao Jia, Haiyan Yan","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104828","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104828","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Amenity theory holds that elements providing pleasant experiences can fulfill emotional needs, attract people, and foster regional development. Utilizing this theory and taking the rural Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs) in the Yuntai Mountain area as an example, this study constructed a scale for rural B&B amenities through qualitative analysis of tourist reviews. Structural equation modeling was then employed to analyze the impact of these amenities on tourists' emotional experiences and behavioral intentions. The results indicated that rural B&B amenities have five dimensions: environment, facilities, services, functionality, and transportation. All five dimensions positively influenced tourists' emotional experiences, with functionality having the most significant effect. Except for transportation amenities, the other dimensions positively impacted tourists' behavioral intentions. Tourists' emotional experiences positively influenced their behavioral intentions, serving as a key mediating factor that linked rural B&B amenities to behavioral intentions. The findings provide theoretical support and policy implications for the quality enhancement of rural B&Bs, suggesting comprehensive improvements in functionality and service quality to optimize tourists' emotional experiences and promote sustainable development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"254 ","pages":"Article 104828"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143480124","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-24DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104814
Anja Achtziger , Carlos Alós-Ferrer , Michele Garagnani
An estimated 2.4 billion humans are affected by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, which causes one of the most common infections influencing human behavior and cognition. The infection and its effects are severely underresearched, because the diagnosis is costly and time-intensive, preventing widespread testing, in particular in less-than-wealthy regions. Psychological methods such as response time analysis could circumvent these problems and facilitate more intensive research. We propose a psychological diagnostic method for latent toxoplasmosis using response times, hence enabling large-scale tests of psychological, psychiatrical, and behavioral effects. A clinical trial (N = 119) showed that the method is sensitive (92 %) and specific (97 %) compared to testing for Toxoplasma IgG Antibodies (p < 0.0001, w = 0.85). A representative UK survey (N = 2020) using this method confirmed previously-hypothesized behavioral effects and uncovered previously-unknown effects of latent toxoplasmosis infections which are relevant and pervasive, both psychologically (increase in risky behaviors, depression, anxiety, and stress) and economically (decrease in yearly income of 2500 GBP; decrease in employment of 11 %).
{"title":"An inexpensive method to measure latent toxoplasmosis and its behavioral consequences","authors":"Anja Achtziger , Carlos Alós-Ferrer , Michele Garagnani","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104814","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104814","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>An estimated 2.4 billion humans are affected by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, which causes one of the most common infections influencing human behavior and cognition. The infection and its effects are severely underresearched, because the diagnosis is costly and time-intensive, preventing widespread testing, in particular in less-than-wealthy regions. Psychological methods such as response time analysis could circumvent these problems and facilitate more intensive research. We propose a psychological diagnostic method for latent toxoplasmosis using response times, hence enabling large-scale tests of psychological, psychiatrical, and behavioral effects. A clinical trial (N = 119) showed that the method is sensitive (92 %) and specific (97 %) compared to testing for Toxoplasma IgG Antibodies (<em>p</em> < 0.0001, <em>w</em> = 0.85). A representative UK survey (N = 2020) using this method confirmed previously-hypothesized behavioral effects and uncovered previously-unknown effects of latent toxoplasmosis infections which are relevant and pervasive, both psychologically (increase in risky behaviors, depression, anxiety, and stress) and economically (decrease in yearly income of 2500 GBP; decrease in employment of 11 %).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"254 ","pages":"Article 104814"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143480122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-24DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104837
Sheelam Jain , Rajlaxmi Garg
The study draws insights from the ethos of Buddhism and underpinnings of positive activity model to investigate the mediational role of individual emotions and organizational support in the relationship between workplace compassion and psychosocial flourishing. Data were collected from the employees of a public sector organization in India who were selected using purposive sampling technique. An exploratory sequential mixed method approach was followed, that includes qualitative phase of focus group studies involving 42 participants to identify the main themes of the study, and a theoretical model is proposed following thematic literature review. Quantitative survey responses from 218 employees were used to conduct further statistical analysis. The authors tested the proposed model and hypothesis through parallel mediation analysis using structural equation modelling. Results showed that workplace compassion significantly influences psychosocial flourishing of the compassion givers, positive and negative emotions as well as perceived organizational support significantly and positively mediate compassion and flourishing relationship. Advocating the idea of productive paradox wherein compassion for others leads to utmost self-benefit, the study highlights the reciprocal gains of well-being and fulfillment to compassion giving employees at service-centered workplaces.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-24DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104831
Lin Yan , Ziliang Li , Muhammad Hassan Arshad
The research analyzes how corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives implemented by Chinese educational institutions affect teacher eco-initiatives by assessing environmental information and green passion as mediator variables under the condition of teachers' green warm glow. The research findings based on educator surveys demonstrate that CSR strengthens teacher eco-initiatives through direct and indirect pathways. Environmental information and green passion are essential intermediary forces that convert CSR initiatives into sustainable operational actions. Teachers' green warm glow acts as an emotional booster, enhancing the relationship between green passion and eco-initiatives. Educational institutions must embed CSR strategies into their plans and teach sustainability awareness through programs that develop teachers' deep feelings about environmental protection. The research adds value to CSR and sustainability knowledge in education and supplies strategic recommendations for policymakers and institutional leaders who want to boost environmental accountability in higher education.
{"title":"From responsibility to action: How CSR drives sustainability in higher education","authors":"Lin Yan , Ziliang Li , Muhammad Hassan Arshad","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104831","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104831","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The research analyzes how corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives implemented by Chinese educational institutions affect teacher eco-initiatives by assessing environmental information and green passion as mediator variables under the condition of teachers' green warm glow. The research findings based on educator surveys demonstrate that CSR strengthens teacher eco-initiatives through direct and indirect pathways. Environmental information and green passion are essential intermediary forces that convert CSR initiatives into sustainable operational actions. Teachers' green warm glow acts as an emotional booster, enhancing the relationship between green passion and eco-initiatives. Educational institutions must embed CSR strategies into their plans and teach sustainability awareness through programs that develop teachers' deep feelings about environmental protection. The research adds value to CSR and sustainability knowledge in education and supplies strategic recommendations for policymakers and institutional leaders who want to boost environmental accountability in higher education.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"254 ","pages":"Article 104831"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143480125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Global primary transportation networks are affected by challenges associated with carbon emissions and rising oil prices. A growing population is opting for electric vehicles (EVs) because of their independent operation without reliance on gasoline and their lower pollution emissions. Establishing a charging infrastructure is necessary to stimulate consumer willingness to pay for EVs. Therefore, this study explored the impact of charging infrastructure on the willingness to pay, as well as the mediating role of driving experience and behavior intentions, using the theory of planned behavior. A quantitative methodology was employed, whereby data were gathered via a survey questionnaire distributed among Thai users residing in Bangkok, Thailand. Statistical analysis was conducted on data collected from 231 potential consumers using structural equation modeling and confirmatory factor analysis to validate the variables. This study revealed that charging infrastructure positively and significantly enhances the driving experience. The driving experience of an EV significantly affects behavior intentions, and positive behavior intentions significantly affect willingness to pay for an EV. Additionally, this study tested the sequential mediation of driving experience and behavior intentions, and the results revealed partial mediation. Furthermore, this study's findings indicate that the government and EV manufacturers should invest in developing charging infrastructure to enhance consumers' willingness to pay.
{"title":"Impact of charging infrastructure on willingness to pay for EV: Mediating role of driving experience and behavior intentions","authors":"Sheraz Ahmad, Singha Chaveesuk, Wornchanok Chaiyasoonthorn","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104833","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104833","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Global primary transportation networks are affected by challenges associated with carbon emissions and rising oil prices. A growing population is opting for electric vehicles (EVs) because of their independent operation without reliance on gasoline and their lower pollution emissions. Establishing a charging infrastructure is necessary to stimulate consumer willingness to pay for EVs. Therefore, this study explored the impact of charging infrastructure on the willingness to pay, as well as the mediating role of driving experience and behavior intentions, using the theory of planned behavior. A quantitative methodology was employed, whereby data were gathered via a survey questionnaire distributed among Thai users residing in Bangkok, Thailand. Statistical analysis was conducted on data collected from 231 potential consumers using structural equation modeling and confirmatory factor analysis to validate the variables. This study revealed that charging infrastructure positively and significantly enhances the driving experience. The driving experience of an EV significantly affects behavior intentions, and positive behavior intentions significantly affect willingness to pay for an EV. Additionally, this study tested the sequential mediation of driving experience and behavior intentions, and the results revealed partial mediation. Furthermore, this study's findings indicate that the government and EV manufacturers should invest in developing charging infrastructure to enhance consumers' willingness to pay.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"254 ","pages":"Article 104833"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143480126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-24DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104845
Lanji Quan , Heesup Han , Antonio Ariza-Montes , Hyungseo Bobby Ryu , Jongsik Yu
This study aims to explore the impact of nature-based cafes on customer satisfaction, emotional well-being, and consumer behavior. With an increasing preference for green spaces in daily life, the research examines how natural elements within cafes enhance psychological well-being, address stress, and influence consumer behavior, contributing valuable insights to the hospitality and tourism sectors. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining big data analysis of over 150,000 customer reviews from nature cafes in Korea and survey method. The qualitative analysis provides unbiased insights into consumer preferences, while the quantitative survey enables an in-depth examination of customer satisfaction and well-being through structural equation modeling. Results reveal significant relationships between nature-based environments and enhanced consumer well-being, satisfaction, and behavioral intentions. Notably, female customers demonstrate a higher revisit intention, while younger consumers (under 35) show greater engagement with electronic word-of-mouth (E-WOM). These findings support the role of nature cafes in elevating quality of life and highlight demographic differences in consumer engagement. This study uniquely employs big data as a qualitative research tool alongside a quantitative survey to examine customer experiences in nature-based cafes. By analyzing review data from highly rated cafes, this research identifies key attributes contributing to customer satisfaction and well-being. These insights provide valuable implications for the growth of nature cafes as community spaces within the tourism industry, showcasing the role of such cafes in enhancing customer well-being and supporting the expansion of this emerging industry.
{"title":"Emerging nature café: Boosting customer quality of life, emotional well-being, and positive approach behavior","authors":"Lanji Quan , Heesup Han , Antonio Ariza-Montes , Hyungseo Bobby Ryu , Jongsik Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104845","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104845","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aims to explore the impact of nature-based cafes on customer satisfaction, emotional well-being, and consumer behavior. With an increasing preference for green spaces in daily life, the research examines how natural elements within cafes enhance psychological well-being, address stress, and influence consumer behavior, contributing valuable insights to the hospitality and tourism sectors. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining big data analysis of over 150,000 customer reviews from nature cafes in Korea and survey method. The qualitative analysis provides unbiased insights into consumer preferences, while the quantitative survey enables an in-depth examination of customer satisfaction and well-being through structural equation modeling. Results reveal significant relationships between nature-based environments and enhanced consumer well-being, satisfaction, and behavioral intentions. Notably, female customers demonstrate a higher revisit intention, while younger consumers (under 35) show greater engagement with electronic word-of-mouth (<em>E</em>-WOM). These findings support the role of nature cafes in elevating quality of life and highlight demographic differences in consumer engagement. This study uniquely employs big data as a qualitative research tool alongside a quantitative survey to examine customer experiences in nature-based cafes. By analyzing review data from highly rated cafes, this research identifies key attributes contributing to customer satisfaction and well-being. These insights provide valuable implications for the growth of nature cafes as community spaces within the tourism industry, showcasing the role of such cafes in enhancing customer well-being and supporting the expansion of this emerging industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"254 ","pages":"Article 104845"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143473992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-24DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104847
Fariea Bakul , Eamin Zahan Heanoy , Antara Das Antu , Faria Khandakar , Shahin Ahmed
Climate change has been speculated to cause frequent, long-lasting, and adverse weather events and would affect people's lives-and-well-being. Bangladesh, a low-lying delta is vulnerable to climate change, experiencing natural disasters each year with physical, mental, and economical impact on the population. The primary objective of the present study was to investigate the relationship between climate change anxiety (CCA), climate change-related coping strategies, and pro-environmental behavior (PEB) among Gen-Z Bangladeshis. The secondary objective was to assess CCA level and its associated coping approach among different disaster types witnessed by the respondents, and in disaster-affected vs. non-affected group. A total 557 participants between 18– and 25 years old participated in a cross-sectional survey including 13-items CCA Scale (CCAS), 15-items Ecological Coping Scale (ECS), demographics, and PEB questions. Results demonstrated that functional-impairment subscale and cognitive-impairment subscale of CCAS, MFC (meaning-focused coping), denial, and problem-focused coping (PFC) subscale of ECS, and PEBs were reliably correlated to varying degrees. Moreover, the disaster-affected group had significantly higher cognitive-impairment, functional-impairment, denial, and PFC use than non-affected group. Also, flood-witnessed people demonstrated more cognitive-impaired, functional-impaired, and used more MFC and PFC than storm and drought witnessed people. These findings highlight the awareness level of climate change impact among Gen-Z Bangladeshis, assisting professionals to formulate a tailored intervention.
{"title":"Assessing the relationship between climate change anxiety, ecological coping, and pro-environmental behavior: Evidence from Gen Z Bangladeshis","authors":"Fariea Bakul , Eamin Zahan Heanoy , Antara Das Antu , Faria Khandakar , Shahin Ahmed","doi":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104847","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104847","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change has been speculated to cause frequent, long-lasting, and adverse weather events and would affect people's lives-and-well-being. Bangladesh, a low-lying delta is vulnerable to climate change, experiencing natural disasters each year with physical, mental, and economical impact on the population. The primary objective of the present study was to investigate the relationship between climate change anxiety (CCA), climate change-related coping strategies, and pro-environmental behavior (PEB) among Gen-Z Bangladeshis. The secondary objective was to assess CCA level and its associated coping approach among different disaster types witnessed by the respondents, and in disaster-affected vs. non-affected group. A total 557 participants between 18– and 25 years old participated in a cross-sectional survey including 13-items CCA Scale (CCAS), 15-items Ecological Coping Scale (ECS), demographics, and PEB questions. Results demonstrated that functional-impairment subscale and cognitive-impairment subscale of CCAS, MFC (meaning-focused coping), denial, and problem-focused coping (PFC) subscale of ECS, and PEBs were reliably correlated to varying degrees. Moreover, the disaster-affected group had significantly higher cognitive-impairment, functional-impairment, denial, and PFC use than non-affected group. Also, flood-witnessed people demonstrated more cognitive-impaired, functional-impaired, and used more MFC and PFC than storm and drought witnessed people. These findings highlight the awareness level of climate change impact among Gen-Z Bangladeshis, assisting professionals to formulate a tailored intervention.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7141,"journal":{"name":"Acta Psychologica","volume":"254 ","pages":"Article 104847"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143473991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-23DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104824
Yuhan Dong , Hongliang Ma , Hongying Li , Bin Jing , Hongchao Liu
Computational thinking (CT) is regarded as the conceptual basis required for identifying and solving real-world problems through algorithmic approaches to achieve transferable solutions. Developing students' CT in primary school stages is essential and has received considerable attention. Meanwhile, researchers incorporated digital badges into classrooms to improve students' learning motivation in computer science (CS). However, few solid empirical studies analyze the effects of the digital badges approach in CS education to develop students' CT. Therefore, to bridge this gap, this study designed and implemented a block-based programming course in a primary school and examined the impact of the digital badges approach on pupils' CT skills and self-efficacy and learning motivation in CS. A quasi-experimental design was conducted among 99 third-grade students across three classes. The results revealed that the adapted digital badges in primary school (1) significantly improved the students' CT skills, (2) had no significant positive impact on their CT self-efficacy or learning motivation in CS, and (3) showed no mediating effect of learning motivation on the relationship between CT skills and CT self-efficacy. In addition, we found that whether students could see only their own digital badges or also those of others had no impact on CT skills, self-efficacy, or learning motivation in CS. These findings have implications for the design of digital badge educational interventions intended to promote students' CT and learning motivation.
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