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Sustainable tourism practices increasingly aim to reduce food waste and promote responsible consumption among hotel guests. However, the psychological mechanisms influencing guests’ responses to sustainability initiatives have not been sufficiently investigated. This study investigates whether hotel guests’ food consumption behaviours and assessments regarding food waste differ in buffet settings due to the illusion of control, and whether guests are willing to pay more when sustainability practices are perceived as their own choice. A quantitative and scenario-based research design was used. Data were collected from 307 guests staying in four and five-star hotels in Kuşadası, Türkiye. The findings show that the cognitive, affective, and behavioural dimensions of sustainable consumption positively influence perceived value, customer satisfaction, and behavioural intentions. These relationships are significantly strengthened when guests have decision-making control over sustainability initiatives, leading to the psychological state known as the illusion of control. Furthermore, guests show a higher willingness to pay for sustainable hotel services when they perceive themselves as participating in sustainability-related decisions. The results highlight the importance of incorporating guest participation into sustainability strategies in hotel operations. Full article

Mathematics achievement in South African schools continues to be limited by identifiable barriers to instructional improvement, including inadequate technological infrastructure, excessive teacher workloads, and inconsistent institutional support for professional learning. Although data-driven instruction is widely promoted, little is known about how psychological constructs such as instrumental attitudes, perceived control, social norms, and self-efficacy influence teachers’ use of data. This study, therefore, explored mathematics teachers’ perspectives on data use, guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). TPB was selected because, unlike purely cognitive or socio-cultural models, it integrates individual psychological factors, attitudes, perceived control, and self-efficacy with social and contextual influences on behaviour, making it particularly well suited to examining data use within complex, resource-constrained school environments. A qualitative design was employed, involving focus-group discussions with senior-phase mathematics teachers. Data were thematically analysed using NVivo 14, with iterative coding aligned with TPB constructs. Findings revealed that while teachers valued data for diagnosing learning gaps, they perceived data tasks as administratively demanding. Collegial collaboration fostered authentic engagement, whereas hierarchical accountability and limited technological capacity reduced motivation and autonomy. The interaction among attitudes, social norms, and perceived control showed that both belief systems and institutional conditions shape teachers’ behavioural intentions. The study concludes that professional development should strengthen teachers’ data literacy, encourage collaborative learning cultures, and improve infrastructural support to promote effective data-driven mathematics instruction in resource-constrained contexts. Full article

Buying local food can support local economies, but the factors that drive these purchases in specific retail settings, such as local shops, are still not well understood. Research that considers sustainability alongside factors such as trust and perceived retail access remains limited. This study examines how dimensions of sustainability, trust, and perceived retail access influence purchase intention, using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). Data were collected via an online survey in Međimurje County, Croatia (n = 303), and analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), which explained 55% of the variance in purchase intention. The results show that, in addition to attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioural control, only the environmental dimension of sustainability significantly influences purchase intention. These findings suggest that consumer decision-making in local shops is more strongly shaped by internal evaluations and perceived environmental benefits than by trust or access. The study provides channel-specific evidence from an intermediated short food supply chain (SFSC) format and shows that the relevance of extended TPB predictors varies across retail contexts. Full article

Upcycled foods, produced from edible side-streams that would otherwise be discarded, offer a promising pathway toward circular and sustainable food systems. However, consumer acceptance in China remains limited. Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and integrating eco-wellness awareness and cultural values, this study examines the drivers of Chinese consumers’ acceptance of upcycled foods. Survey data from 612 consumers across multiple provinces were analysed using structural equation modelling. The results show that attitude is the strongest predictor of purchase intention, followed by subjective norms and perceived behavioural control. Health awareness and consumer innovativeness significantly enhance both attitude and perceived behavioural control, while environmental awareness primarily strengthens perceived behavioural control. Collectivism positively influences all TPB components, whereas frugality strengthens attitude and subjective norms only. Perceived risk plays a limited role. The findings highlight the importance of health-oriented and culturally grounded communication strategies for promoting circular food consumption in China. Full article

This study aims to investigate the effects of different smartphone lock screen wallpapers on weekly perceived well-being, procrastination, and productivity in young adults. Through a pre-registered within-subject experiment, 60 participants were exposed to three smartphone wallpaper conditions: nature, animal, and neutral (control). Each participant experienced each condition over three weeks, with the order of conditions counterbalanced. Using Frequentist and Bayesian analyses, we did not find any differences between conditions across the pre-registered confirmatory outcomes (i.e., life satisfaction, positive affect, negative affect, stress, productivity, and procrastination). Exploratory outcomes related to lock screen engagement, however, revealed some meaningful effects. Animal-themed smartphone wallpapers increased recognition and distractibility, while nature-themed smartphone wallpapers were rated as more pleasing than both animal and control images. Our findings suggest that brief visual exposure to nature or animal-themed lock screens may be insufficient to influence broader well-being or behaviour. Implications for designing strategies to promote psychological health in everyday technology use are discussed. Full article

Micro-public space (MPS) regeneration is typically evaluated at the point of delivery, yet long-term performance depends on whether everyday stewardship can be sustained thereafter. This study reframes neighbourhood social capital as a governance–environment signal reflecting coordination capacity and examines whether residents’ willingness to participate in post-regeneration co-management is primarily appraisal-driven (perceived value, attitude, and perceived behavioural control) or coordination-driven via a residual direct channel consistent with routine governance. A cross-sectional survey of adults residing within walkable catchments of five regenerated MPS sites in Nan’an District, Chongqing, China ($N=477$), was conducted. An integrated Stimulus–Organism–Response × TPB model was estimated using WLSMV with ordered categorical indicators; indirect effects were assessed via bias-corrected bootstrap confidence intervals. Coordination capacity was strongly associated with perceived value, participation attitude, and perceived behavioural control. In the joint model, only perceived value retained a statistically reliable positive association with stewardship willingness, whereas the incremental contributions of attitude and perceived behavioural control were negligible once the stimulus was included. A residual direct association from coordination capacity to willingness persisted beyond the appraisal block, supporting a direct-dominant interpretation; bootstrap analyses yielded no robust evidence for mediation (BCa 95% CIs crossed zero). These findings suggest that sustaining regenerated micro-spaces requires low-friction governance designs that minimise coordination costs, reinforce soft accountability, and render institutional responsiveness visible to residents. Full article

This study examined associations between problematic Internet use, video game addiction, physical activity, perceived physical fitness, and psychological distress in pre-service teachers. A cross-sectional survey was completed by 404 education students from the University of La Laguna using validated measures (CERI, Vela Test, IPAQ-short, IFIS, GHQ-28). Descriptive, correlational, group-comparison, and binary logistic regression analyses were conducted. The prevalence of video game addiction was low (4%), and problematic Internet use was rare (1%), although 25.3% showed moderate-risk Internet use. Within the small group of students with video game addiction, male students showed relatively higher risk scores; however, this was not significantly associated with physical or emotional well-being. Problematic Internet use was positively associated with psychological distress (r = 0.267, p < 0.001) and poorer physical health indicators. Perceived physical fitness was inversely associated with distress (r = −0.248, p < 0.001) and, together with problematic Internet use, emerged as the strongest predictors with clinically relevant distress (GHQ ≥ 13) in the logistic model. A focus group (n = 4) provided exploratory qualitative insights into participants’ perceptions of digital behaviours, particularly regarding perceived loss of control and its potential associations with academic, physical, and emotional well-being. Full article

Background: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) pose significant safety risks, making nursing students’ behavioural intention during clinical rotations vital for prevention. Objective: To analyze the influence of Perceived Behavioural Control (PBC) and knowledge on students’ intention to maintain a safe clinical environment. Methods: A cross-sectional design was conducted with 242 nursing students at a Type A referral hospital in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. Participants were selected via simple random sampling. Data were collected using validated questionnaires measuring PBC (six indicators), knowledge (three subscales), and behavioural intention. Statistical analysis involved Chi-square tests for unadjusted Odds Ratios (OR) and binary logistic regression to calculate adjusted Odds Ratios (AOR) by entering all variables into the model simultaneously. Results: The majority of participants demonstrated high intention (66.5%) and high PBC (83.9%). In the univariate analysis, all six PBC indicators and general nosocomial knowledge were significantly associated with high intention (p < 0.05), with staff direction (OR = 5.96) and specific training (OR = 4.94) showing the strongest independent effects. However, when all environmental and cognitive variables were entered into the regression model simultaneously, only knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) use remained a significant independent factor (AOR = 2.66; 95% CI: 1.40–5.06, p = 0.003). The unadjusted OR emphasized the isolated influence of each factor, whereas the adjusted OR showed that technical knowledge was the only variable to retain significance after controlling for other factors. Conclusions: Technical knowledge regarding PPE use is the primary independent driver of nursing students’ intention to maintain a safe clinical environment. While environmental support and general knowledge are important foundational elements, clinical education should prioritize practical, technical training in protective measures to translate knowledge into behavioural intention effectively. Full article

Escalating environmental challenges have increased interest in understanding pro-sustainability behaviours (PSBs) within the built environment. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and the Value–Belief–Norm (VBN) Theory, this study maps the global PSB research landscape and examines how cognitive, normative, and moral behavioural determinants are conceptualised. Employing the PRISMA framework and scientometric analysis using VOSviewer, the study analysed 22 key publications sourced from multiple academic databases. The findings indicate a steady growth in PSB research since 2017, with substantial contributions from Asia, particularly Malaysia and China. However, the literature remains theoretically fragmented, with limited integration of established behavioural frameworks. Eight categories of PSBs were identified, demonstrating how TPB constructs (attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control) and VBN constructs (values, beliefs, personal norms) are reflected in stakeholder practices across the built environment lifecycle. The findings highlight conceptual gaps, notably the underutilisation of hybrid behavioural models, and emphasise the need for future research that enhances theoretical integration, interdisciplinarity, and geographical diversity. The study provides evidence-based insights to support policy, education, and industry efforts to strengthen PSBs in the built environment. Full article

This article examines the attitude–behaviour gap in sustainable consumption among young adults in Poland, focusing on the psychological and contextual mechanisms that hinder the translation of pro-environmental attitudes into everyday practices. The findings show that declared support for sustainable solutions does not translate into behaviour when decision costs are elevated, particularly in terms of price, limited availability of green alternatives and low label readability. Drawing on six focus group interviews and reflexive thematic analysis, this study identifies the dominance of transactional over normative factors, a reliance on simple heuristics (e.g., packaging material) rather than verified certifications, and the central role of habit and convenience in consumption choices. Interpreting these results through the Theory of Planned Behaviour, the analysis shows how price- and supply-related barriers reduce perceived behavioural control and undermine sustainable decision making. This article contributes to behavioural research on sustainable consumption by identifying key mechanisms underlying the attitude–behaviour gap in a Central and Eastern European context. Practical implications include simplifying environmental labels, low-cognitive-load consumer education and interventions that increase the accessibility and visibility of sustainable options. Limitations stem from the qualitative design and the urban profile of the sample, suggesting cautious generalisation and the need for replication using diverse populations and methodological triangulation. Full article

Background: Placental malaria (PM) is a serious complication of malaria in pregnancy (MiP). It has major repercussions for mothers’ and neonates’ health, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). As current preventive measures lose efficacy due to drug resistance, malaria vaccines can play a crucial role in malaria control. The main objective of this study was to generate evidence that can guide the design of social and behaviour change interventions to raise awareness of PM and improve vaccine acceptance. Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional survey was conducted; five dichotomised indicators were constructed; multivariate logistic regression was adjusted for age, education, and districts; and prespecified sensitivity analyses were done. Results: General malaria knowledge and preventive practices were high. Many women (53.4%) reported having had experienced fever during pregnancy. Prevention behaviour was not significantly associated with age or education. Both high knowledge (aOR 0.30, 95% CI 0.16–0.57) and perceived risk awareness (aOR 0.35, 95% CI 0.18–0.68) were lower for Mpemba than for Thyolo. Biomedical healthcare services were less likely utilised by women in Madziabango as compared to Thyolo (aOR 0.47, 95% CI 0.23–0.96). Although 92% acknowledged possible harm, nearly all of them (97%) reported willingness to accept a future maternal malaria vaccine. Conclusions: There was a high level of maternal malaria vaccine acceptability; however, these findings suggest that local context-specific delivery strategies could be useful for effective future PM vaccine introduction. Full article

Background: Theoretical frameworks are essential for understanding and predicting medication adherence behaviours. The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) posits that behavioural intentions, shaped by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control, are the proximal determinants of behaviour. This cross-sectional study examined associations between TPB constructs and antiplatelet medication adherence among Saudi patients following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 236 Saudi adults post-PCI at two tertiary cardiac centres in Riyadh. TPB constructs (attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, intention) were assessed using a validated questionnaire. Adherence was measured via the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 (MMAS-8). Hierarchical multiple regression examined associations between TPB constructs and adherence, controlling for demographic and clinical variables. Results: The results demonstrated significant associations with adherence. In the final regression model, intention (β = 0.273, p < 0.001), perceived behavioural control (β = 0.189, p = 0.007), and subjective norms (β = 0.142, p = 0.038) were significantly associated with adherence. Attitude was not significantly associated (β = 0.087, p = 0.194). The TPB constructs explained an additional 18.7% of variance in adherence beyond demographic and clinical factors. Conclusions: The TPB provides a useful framework for understanding antiplatelet adherence patterns in Saudi post-PCI patients. These findings suggest that interventions addressing behavioural intentions, perceived control over medication-taking, and normative influences from significant others may potentially enhance adherence outcomes. Theory-informed nurse-led interventions incorporating strategies such as implementation intentions and family involvement are recommended. Full article

Background: Parents of school-age children with neurodevelopmental and conduct difficulties face elevated stress, reduced self-efficacy and relational strain, yet evidence for scalable, school-embedded support remains limited. Drawing on mentalization theory—which emphasises parents’ capacity to understand behaviour in terms of underlying mental states—this mixed-methods study evaluated a weekly parent learning group integrating psychoeducation, mentalization-based practice and peer support, delivered within an alternative provision school. Methods: A group of twelve parents who attended at least six sessions completed retrospective pretest–posttest questionnaires assessing parental reflective functioning (PRFQ) and parenting self-efficacy (PSOC). Semi-structured interviews explored parents’ subjective experiences and perceived changes in parent–child interactions and parent–school relationships. Quantitative outcomes were analysed using paired t-tests and effect sizes; qualitative data underwent reflexive thematic analysis. Results: Quantitative analyses revealed statistically significant improvements in parental reflective functioning and self-efficacy. Pre-mentalizing scores decreased substantially (d = 1.34), indicating reductions in non-mentalizing, while interest and curiosity about children’s mental states increased markedly (d = 1.83). Parenting self-efficacy improved significantly (d = 1.61). Although a reduction in excessive certainty about mental states approached significance (d = 0.63, p = 0.053), trends suggested greater epistemic balance. Qualitative analysis identified six themes elucidating mechanisms of change, including enhanced mentalizing capacity, reduced parental stress, transformed parent–child interactions and facilitation style as a critical active ingredient. Integration of findings suggests that psychoeducational content provided conceptual grounding for understanding behaviour, facilitator modelling scaffolded reflective practice, and relational safety within the group enabled authentic engagement with challenging experiences. Conclusions: These preliminary findings indicate that a school-based parent learning group combining psychoeducation, mentalization-based practice and peer support is feasible and associated with meaningful improvements in parental reflective functioning and self-efficacy. Parent narratives of transformed relational practices and shifts from reactive to reflective engagement echo broader literature demonstrating that group-delivered mentalization-oriented programmes can enhance reflective capacities and caregiving quality in diverse family contexts. The school setting may extend the reach of such interventions to families not engaged with clinical services and support collaborative parent–school partnerships. Future research should employ larger, controlled designs, incorporate observational and child outcome measures, and explore scalability across educational contexts. Full article

This study examines whether moral identity, perceived environmental responsibility, and locus of control predict green consumption behaviour among young consumers. Adopting a quantitative approach, the study follows an explanatory research design grounded in the positivist paradigm. Primary data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire delivered to respondents aged 18–35 years. Descriptive statistics were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 30, while inferential analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) via SmartPLS 4. The findings suggest that moral identity and perceived responsibility for environmental damage are significant predictors of green consumption among youth. In contrast, locus of control shows a weak, statistically insignificant association with green consumption behaviour. After controlling for demographic variables, including gender, age, race, education, occupation, and income, the results indicate that only education level and race make significant contributions to the model. Notably, the effect of moral identity becomes insignificant once demographic factors are considered, while locus of control remains insignificant. However, perceived environmental responsibility not only retains its significance but also demonstrates a strengthened effect on green consumption behaviour. These findings highlight the persistence of the attitude–behaviour gap in sustainable consumption among young consumers, particularly in rural contexts. The study contributes to the literature by extending the Theory of Planned Behaviour through the incorporation of moral and psychological constructs within a rural African setting. Practically, the study offers insights for policymakers, educators, and marketers, emphasising the importance of environmental education, moral reinforcement, and targeted behavioural interventions to enhance youth participation in sustainable consumption practices. Full article

Parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) experience elevated stress, anxiety, and depression, a challenge compounded by insufficient emotional support services. This study developed and evaluated a culturally adapted online counselling programme for Hong Kong Chinese parents of adolescents with SEN, integrating Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Mindfulness Training. The 8-week programme aimed to reduce parental distress and improve family dynamics by emphasising strengths, fostering self-compassion, and enhancing empathetic interactions. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining standardised self-report measures such as the Parental Stress Scale (PSS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL), with qualitative interviews and behavioural observations. Quantitative analysis of pre–post data via paired samples t-tests indicated significant within-group reductions in anxiety across all groups and in depression for the active control group. However, between-group comparisons of post-test scores did not show clear superiority of the experimental intervention. Qualitative findings highlighted perceived benefits, including increased emotional regulation, a shift towards a strengths-based perspective, and enhanced self-compassion, with the programme’s cultural adaptation deemed crucial for engagement. The study addresses a significant service gap and provides preliminary evidence for the acceptability and potential mechanisms of an integrative online model, while highlighting the need for further research with larger samples. Full article