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20 pages, 757 KiB  
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Exploring Twitch Viewers’ Donation Intentions from a Dual Perspective: Uses and Gratifications Theory and the Practice of Freedom
by José Magano, Manuel Au-Yong-Oliveira and Antonio Sánchez-Bayón
Information 2025, 16(8), 708; https://doi.org/10.3390/info16080708 - 19 Aug 2025
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This study examines the factors that motivate viewers to financially support streamers on the Twitch digital platform. It proposes a conceptual framework that combines the uses and gratifications theory (UGT) with Michel Foucault’s concept of the practice of freedom (PF). Using a cross-sectional [...] Read more.
This study examines the factors that motivate viewers to financially support streamers on the Twitch digital platform. It proposes a conceptual framework that combines the uses and gratifications theory (UGT) with Michel Foucault’s concept of the practice of freedom (PF). Using a cross-sectional quantitative survey of 560 Portuguese Twitch users, the model investigates how three core constructs from UGT—entertainment, socialization, and informativeness—affect the intention to donate, with PF acting as a mediating variable. Structural equation modeling confirms that all three UGT-based motivations significantly influence donation intentions, with socialization exhibiting the strongest mediated effect through PF. The findings reveal that Twitch donations go beyond mere instrumental or playful actions; they serve as performative expressions of identity, autonomy, and ethical subjectivity. By framing PF as a link between interpersonal engagement and financial support, this study provides a contribution to media motivation research. The theoretical integration enhances our understanding of pro-social behavior in live streaming environments, challenging simplistic, transactional interpretations of viewer contributions vis-à-vis more political ones and the desire to freely dispose of what is ours to give. Additionally, this study may lay the groundwork for future inquiries into how ethical self-formation is intertwined with monetized online participation, offering useful insights for academics, platform designers, and content creators seeking to promote meaningful digital interactions. Full article
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The Relationship of Family Cohesion and Teacher Emotional Support with Adolescent Prosocial Behavior: The Chain-Mediating Role of Self-Compassion and Meaning in Life
by Peng Li, Xia Zhou, Jiali Jiang, Shuying Fu, Xuejun Bai and Wenbin Feng
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(8), 1126; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15081126 - 19 Aug 2025
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A questionnaire survey was conducted with 1153 adolescents to examine how emotional support within family and school contexts relates to adolescents’ prosocial behavior. Results indicated that both family cohesion and teacher emotional support were positively and significantly associated with prosocial behavior. Further analysis [...] Read more.
A questionnaire survey was conducted with 1153 adolescents to examine how emotional support within family and school contexts relates to adolescents’ prosocial behavior. Results indicated that both family cohesion and teacher emotional support were positively and significantly associated with prosocial behavior. Further analysis revealed that adolescents’ meaning in life mediated these relationships and that self-compassion together with meaning in life served as a sequential mediating pathway. When the direct effects of family cohesion and teacher emotional support on prosocial behavior were compared, teacher emotional support exhibited a significantly stronger direct association. However, no significant differences emerged between the two sources of support concerning the sequential (chain-mediating) pathways. These findings extend current understanding of adolescent prosocial development and highlight the importance of collaborative efforts by families and schools to meet adolescents’ emotional needs and promote prosocial tendencies. Full article
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The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression Among Saudi Arabian Women—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
by Mohamed Zarroug, Mohammed F. Altaf, Safwaan Shaikh, Abdousabour Tidjani, Omnia Bashir, Mohammad I. Ayash, Hana K. Abdalla and Samah H. O. Zarroug
Healthcare 2025, 13(16), 2040; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13162040 - 18 Aug 2025
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Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major public health issue affecting maternal well-being and infant development. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of PPD among Saudi women. Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science, [...] Read more.
Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major public health issue affecting maternal well-being and infant development. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of PPD among Saudi women. Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science, ProQuest, and EBSCOHost was conducted for studies published up to 31 March 2025. Statistical analysis was performed using R software (v4.4.2) with a random effects model. Study quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tool. Results: A total of 32 studies published between 2014 and 2024, including 10,975 women with a mean age of 30.38 ± 6.22 years, were analyzed. Prevalence of PPD varied based on the cutoff scores of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS): 18% (95% CI: 10–27%) at EPDS ≥ 14, 30% (95% CI: 21–38%) at EPDS ≥ 13, 59% (95% CI: 33–85%) at EPDS ≥ 12, and 45% (95% CI: 28–62%) at EPDS ≥ 10. Across studies, 32 significant risk factors for PPD were identified. The most frequently reported included lack of social support, delivery method, young maternal age, and personal or family history of depression. In the meta-analysis, three factors showed statistically significant associations with postpartum depression: limited family support (p < 0.00001), poor spouse support (p < 0.00001), and unplanned pregnancy (p = 0.04). Conclusions: PPD is highly prevalent among Saudi women, with marked regional disparities. These findings highlight the need for tailored mental health strategies and region-specific interventions. Full article
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A Scoping Review on Salivary Oxytocin and Vasopressin Measurement in the Dog
by Marta De Santis, Margherita Soncin, Valentina Bertazzo, Luca Martelli, Diletta Fornasiero, Franco Mutinelli and Laura Contalbrigo
Animals 2025, 15(16), 2421; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15162421 - 18 Aug 2025
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Oxytocin (OT) and vasopressin (AVP) are attracting interest as potential measures for dog welfare and human-dog interactions. The potential for detection and measurement of these two neuropeptides in canine saliva provides a viable alternative to more invasive collection methods. This scoping review aims [...] Read more.
Oxytocin (OT) and vasopressin (AVP) are attracting interest as potential measures for dog welfare and human-dog interactions. The potential for detection and measurement of these two neuropeptides in canine saliva provides a viable alternative to more invasive collection methods. This scoping review aims to analyse the scientific literature measuring salivary OT and AVP in dogs, the methods employed, and the areas of research. A comprehensive search was conducted on the Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest platforms, yielding a selection of peer-reviewed, primary research studies that specifically measured dog salivary OT and/or AVP. The final selection comprised 16 articles from 2017 to 2024, offering insights into the methods employed for the collection, processing, and analysis of dog saliva samples. The findings highlighted significant variability in OT and AVP salivary concentrations, which also depended on the methods employed. The research areas of the included articles were primarily linked to the social and maternal behaviour spheres. This study draws from extant research to present an overview of the challenges associated with measuring salivary OT and AVP in dogs. It provides a comprehensive picture of this multifaceted issue, which is crucial for accurately interpreting these peptides as indicators of dog welfare. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
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Effects of Sport Education Model and Physical Fitness on Motivation and Prosociality for a Healthy Approach in Secondary Students Using an Experimental Design
by Augusto Hoyo-Guillot, Francisco Tomás González Fernández and Pedro Jesús Ruíz-Montero
Sports 2025, 13(8), 274; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13080274 - 18 Aug 2025
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Purpose: This study aims to demonstrate the value of physical education (PE) in fostering prosociality and academic motivation through active approaches derived from the sports education model (SEM), in contrast with the traditional methodology (TM). One of the new features introduced is based [...] Read more.
Purpose: This study aims to demonstrate the value of physical education (PE) in fostering prosociality and academic motivation through active approaches derived from the sports education model (SEM), in contrast with the traditional methodology (TM). One of the new features introduced is based on an approach focused on physical fitness and health that goes beyond sports practice. Method: A 10-week intervention was conducted with a sample of 127 students (n = 127). In total, 63 students (n = 63) received an SEM-based intervention and 64 (n = 64) received traditional teaching. The effect of these methodologies on motivation, prosocial climate, and the perceived importance of PE has been verified, based on a fitness-oriented proposal. Results: The findings indicate improvements in the SEM group’s prosociality (giving, p = 0.015; verbal comfort, p = 0.019; solidarity, p = 0.039). Additionally, the TM group showed increased importance attributable to PE, though a deterioration in prosocial values was also observed. No evidence was found regarding changes in motivation. Discussion/Conclusion: The implementation of SEM has positive effects on students’ prosociality, whereas the opposite effect can be observed when employing TM. The non-inclusion of sports activities can affect the motivation variable Full article
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Translating Corporate Sustainability Policies into Employee Pro-Environmental Behaviors: Evidence from Thai Organizations
by Angkana Kreeratiratanalak and Aweewan Panyagometh
Sustainability 2025, 17(16), 7393; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17167393 - 15 Aug 2025
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In Thailand, companies are facing increasing pressure from investors, consumers, customers, and regulators to integrate sustainability into business policies and practices. Achieving corporate sustainable development requires incorporating environmental attitudes and work environments into employee behaviors. This study examines how perceived sustainability policies (PSP) [...] Read more.
In Thailand, companies are facing increasing pressure from investors, consumers, customers, and regulators to integrate sustainability into business policies and practices. Achieving corporate sustainable development requires incorporating environmental attitudes and work environments into employee behaviors. This study examines how perceived sustainability policies (PSP) influence pro-environmental behaviors (PEB) in the workplace. A total of 589 respondents from four Thai companies in diverse sectors—rubber, consumer products, B2B industrials, and garments—participated in the study. Grounded in the Focus Theory of Normative Conduct, the research extends individual-level psychological frameworks by incorporating the mediating roles of organizational-level descriptive norms—green shared vision (GSV) and green work climate (GWC)—and the moderating role of individual green value (IGV). Structural equation modeling was conducted using AMOS. The findings supported both a direct effect of PSP on PEB and a sequential mediation pathway through GSV and GWC, while the individual mediation roles of GSV and GWC were not significant. These results reflected strong institutional and in-group collectivist culture of Thailand. Moreover, IGV was found to have a significantly negative moderating effect, suggesting that employees with high IGV may rely less on formal perceived sustainability policies in shaping their pro-environmental behaviors. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
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Navigating Workplace Toxicity: The Relationship Between Abusive Supervision and Helping Behavior Among Hotel Employees with Self-Esteem and Emotional Contagion as Buffers
by Ibrahim A. Elshaer, Alaa M. S. Azazz, Sameh Fayyad and Osman Elsawy
Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(8), 315; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15080315 - 12 Aug 2025
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Workplace toxicity in the tourism sector remains a widespread issue, particularly for hotel staff who are constantly suffering from verbal, emotional, or physical abuse. While previous research has primarily highlighted the negative consequences of abusive behavior, this study examines a different perspective—how abusive [...] Read more.
Workplace toxicity in the tourism sector remains a widespread issue, particularly for hotel staff who are constantly suffering from verbal, emotional, or physical abuse. While previous research has primarily highlighted the negative consequences of abusive behavior, this study examines a different perspective—how abusive supervision may be associated with reduced helping behavior among hotel employees, with emotional contagion and self-esteem serving as key moderating and mediating variables. Based on the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, the current paper suggests that abusive supervision causes people’s psychological resources to be depleted, which decreases their self-esteem and, in turn, their helpful behavior. Furthermore, it is revealed that emotional contagion can act as a moderator to amplify the detrimental association between abusive supervision and self-esteem. Data were gathered from frontline hotels employees. Employing structural equation modeling with SmartPLS 3, the findings reveal that abusive supervision was negatively related to both self-esteem and helping behaviors. Additionally, the correlation between helpful behavior and abusive supervision was strongly mediated by self-esteem. It is also shown that emotional contagion mitigated the detrimental relationship between abusive supervision and self-esteem, such that people with high emotional contagion experienced a stronger negative relationship. This paper advances our theoretical knowledge of workplace dynamics by expanding COR theory to justify how and why abusive supervision impairs pro-social behavior. From a practical standpoint, the findings underscore the significance of management behavior and emotional intelligence in service-oriented sectors. Employee self-esteem and cooperative workplace behavior may be preserved by interventions that deplete supervisory abuse and boost emotional resilience. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Role of Leadership in Fostering Positive Employee Relationships)
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Systematic Review
The Effect of Physical-Activity-Based Programs on School Children’s Cognitive Competence-Related Variables: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
by Gorka Brioa Saez, Markel Rico-González and Natalia Monge Gómez
Sports 2025, 13(8), 261; https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13080261 - 8 Aug 2025
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(1) Background: Aimed at improving school children’s motor, social, emotional, and cognitive competence (CC), the effects of physical activity (PA) have been widely investigated. However, investigations into the effects of PA during Physical Education (PE) on children’s CC have only been subject to [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Aimed at improving school children’s motor, social, emotional, and cognitive competence (CC), the effects of physical activity (PA) have been widely investigated. However, investigations into the effects of PA during Physical Education (PE) on children’s CC have only been subject to growing interest among researchers in recent years. To bring it, the present article aims to systematically summarize the PE intervention programs whose effects on school children’s CC have been evaluated through a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design. (2) Methods: This systematic review follows the PRISMA guidelines and has been registered in PROSPERO: CRD420251083924. A systematic literature search was conducted across four electronic databases: PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and ProQuest Central. The articles were included based on the following inclusion criteria: (i) primary education children, (ii) children practicing PE, (iii) outcomes related to CC, and (iv) articles providing evaluations through RCTs. The quality assessment of all included articles was performed using the PEDro scale. (3) Results: Out of 219 initially identified studies, 25 met the inclusion criteria and were synthesized qualitatively. (4) Conclusions: The main outcomes highlighted that PE has a positive effect on primary school children’s cognitive ability, including attention, creativity, memory, academic performance, and inhibitory control. Thus, elementary school teachers are encouraged to implement these intervention programs to foster children’s CC. However, different types of interventions should be analyzed to highlight their effects on different variables of CC. Full article
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Family Functioning and Prosocial Behavior in School-Aged Children: A Quantitative Analysis of Relational Dynamics
by Marina-Nikoletta Gkoulemani and Georgios Giannakopoulos
Fam. Sci. 2025, 1(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/famsci1010004 - 8 Aug 2025
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Prosocial behavior—children’s capacity to empathize, share, and cooperate—is essential for healthy emotional and social development. While family context plays a critical role in fostering these behaviors, the influence of overall family functioning remains underexplored. This study examines the association between perceived family functioning [...] Read more.
Prosocial behavior—children’s capacity to empathize, share, and cooperate—is essential for healthy emotional and social development. While family context plays a critical role in fostering these behaviors, the influence of overall family functioning remains underexplored. This study examines the association between perceived family functioning and prosocial behavior in school-aged children. A cross-sectional design was employed with a sample of 127 parents of children aged 6 to 12 years. Family functioning was assessed using the General Functioning Subscale of the McMaster Family Assessment Device (FAD), and child prosocial behavior was measured via the parent-reported Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Analyses included Pearson correlations, linear regression, and group comparisons by gender, education, employment status, and subjective socioeconomic status. Higher family functioning (i.e., lower FAD scores) significantly predicted higher prosocial behavior scores (β = −1.48, R2 = 0.12, p < 0.001). A significant difference in prosocial behavior was found between socioeconomic groups, with children from high-income families scoring significantly higher than those from middle-income families. However, family functioning accounted for a greater proportion of the variance than socioeconomic status. These findings underscore the role of family relational quality in shaping children’s social development and highlight its importance in early interventions. Full article
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The Role of Square Dancing in Psychological Capital: Evidence from a Large Cross-Sequential Study
by Ruitong Li, Yujia Qu, Zhiyuan Liu and Yan Wang
Healthcare 2025, 13(15), 1913; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13151913 - 5 Aug 2025
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(1) Background: Rapid population aging in China intensifies physical and mental health challenges, including negative emotions and social barriers. Physical activity (PA) fosters resilience, adaptability, and successful aging through emotional and social benefits. This study examines the relationship between square-dancing exercise and [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Rapid population aging in China intensifies physical and mental health challenges, including negative emotions and social barriers. Physical activity (PA) fosters resilience, adaptability, and successful aging through emotional and social benefits. This study examines the relationship between square-dancing exercise and psychological capital (PsyCap) in middle-aged and elderly individuals using cross-validation, subgroup analysis, and a cross-sequential design. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study with 5714 participants employed a serial mediation model. Online questionnaires assessed square-dancing exercise, cognitive reappraisal, prosocial behavior tendencies, PsyCap, and interpersonal relationships. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS 27.0 and Mplus 8.3, incorporating correlation analysis, structural equation modeling, and subgroup comparisons. (3) Results: (a) Cognitive reappraisal and prosocial behavior mediated the link between square-dancing and PsyCap through three pathways; (b) model stability was confirmed across two random subsamples; (c) cross-group differences emerged in age and interpersonal relationships. Compared with secondary data, this study further validated PsyCap’s stability over six months post-pandemic. (4) Conclusions: The study, based on China’s largest square-dancing sample, establishes a robust serial mediation model. The findings strengthen theoretical foundations for PA-based interventions promoting psychological resilience in aging populations, highlighting structured exercise’s role in mental and social well-being. Full article
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Role of Egoistic and Altruistic Values on Green Real Estate Purchase Intention Among Young Consumers: A Pro-Environmental, Self-Identity-Mediated Model
by Princy Roslin, Benny Godwin J. Davidson, Jossy P. George and Peter V. Muttungal
Real Estate 2025, 2(3), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/realestate2030013 - 5 Aug 2025
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This study explores the role of egoistic and altruistic values on green real estate purchase intention among young consumers in Canada aged between 20 and 40 years. In addition, this study examines the mediating effects of pro-environmental self-identity between social consumption motivation and [...] Read more.
This study explores the role of egoistic and altruistic values on green real estate purchase intention among young consumers in Canada aged between 20 and 40 years. In addition, this study examines the mediating effects of pro-environmental self-identity between social consumption motivation and green real estate purchase intention. A quantitative cross-sectional research design with an explanatory nature is employed. A total of 432 participating consumers in Canada, comprising 44% men and 48% women, with a graduate educational background accounting for 46.7%, and the ages between 24 and 35 contributing 75.2%, were part of the study, and the data collection used a survey method with a purposive sampling, followed by a respondent-driven method. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed on the scales used for the study variables. A structural equational model and path analysis were conducted to derive the results, and the relationships were positive and significant. The study results infer the factors contributing to green real estate purchase intention, including altruistic value, egoistic value, social consumption motivation, and pro-environmental self-identity, with pro-environmental self-identity mediating the relationship. This study emphasizes the relevance of consumer values in real estate purchasing decisions, urging developers and marketers to prioritize ethical ideas, sustainable practices, and building a feeling of belonging and social connectedness. Offering eco-friendly amenities and green construction methods might attract clients, but creating a secure area for social interaction is critical. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research is the first to explore the role of egoistic and altruistic values on purchase intention, mainly in the housing and real estate sector, with the target consumers being young consumers in Canada. Full article
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“(Don’t) Stop the Rising Oil Price”: Mediatization, Digital Discourse, and Fuel Price Controversies in Indonesian Online Media
by Nezar Patria, Budi Irawanto and Ana Nadhya Abrar
Journal. Media 2025, 6(3), 124; https://doi.org/10.3390/journalmedia6030124 - 4 Aug 2025
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Fuel price increases have long been a contentious issue in Indonesia, sparking intense public and political debates. This study examines how digital media, particularly Kompas.com and Tempo.co, shape public discourse on fuel price hikes through mediatization. Using discourse network analysis, this study compares [...] Read more.
Fuel price increases have long been a contentious issue in Indonesia, sparking intense public and political debates. This study examines how digital media, particularly Kompas.com and Tempo.co, shape public discourse on fuel price hikes through mediatization. Using discourse network analysis, this study compares the political narratives surrounding fuel price increases during the administrations of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2013) and Joko Widodo (2022). The findings reveal a shift in dominant discourse—opposition to price hikes was prominent in both periods, with government authority and economic justification emphasized in 2013, whereas concerns over rising living costs and social unrest dominated in 2022. This study highlights how mediatization has transformed policymaking from deliberative discussions into fragmented media battles, where digital platforms amplify competing narratives rather than facilitating consensus. Kompas.com predominantly featured counter-discourses, while Tempo.co exhibited stronger pro-government narratives in 2013. This study suggests that while digital media plays a crucial role in shaping policy perceptions, it does not necessarily translate into policy influence. It contributes to the broader understanding of the media’s role in policy debates. It underscores the need for more strategic government communication to manage public expectations and mitigate political unrest surrounding fuel price adjustments. Full article
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Who Shapes What We Should Do in Urban Green Spaces? An Investigation of Subjective Norms in Pro-Environmental Behavior in Tehran
by Rahim Maleknia, Aureliu-Florin Hălălișan and Kosar Maleknia
Forests 2025, 16(8), 1273; https://doi.org/10.3390/f16081273 - 4 Aug 2025
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Understanding the social drivers of pro-environmental behavior in urban forests and green spaces is critical for addressing sustainability challenges. Subjective norms serve as a key pathway through which social expectations influence individuals’ behavioral intentions. Despite mixed findings in the literature regarding the impact [...] Read more.
Understanding the social drivers of pro-environmental behavior in urban forests and green spaces is critical for addressing sustainability challenges. Subjective norms serve as a key pathway through which social expectations influence individuals’ behavioral intentions. Despite mixed findings in the literature regarding the impact of subjective norms on individuals’ intentions, there is a research gap about the determinants of this construct. This study was conducted to explore how social expectations shape perceived subjective norms among visitors of urban forests. A theoretical model was developed with subjective norms at its center, incorporating their predictors including social identity, media influence, interpersonal influence, and institutional trust, personal norms as a mediator, and behavioral intention as the outcome variable. Using structural equation modeling, data was collected and analyzed from a sample of visitors of urban forests in Tehran, Iran. The results revealed that subjective norms play a central mediating role in linking external social factors to behavioral intention. Social identity emerged as the strongest predictor of subjective norms, followed by media and interpersonal influence, while institutional trust had no significant effect. Subjective norms significantly influenced both personal norms and intentions, and personal norms also directly predicted intention. The model explained 50.9% of the variance in subjective norms and 39.0% in behavioral intention, highlighting its relatively high explanatory power. These findings underscore the importance of social context and internalized norms in shaping sustainable behavior. Policy and managerial implications suggest that strategies should prioritize community-based identity reinforcement, media engagement, and peer influence over top-down institutional messaging. This study contributes to environmental psychology and the behavior change literature by offering an integrated, empirically validated model. It also provides practical guidance for designing interventions that target both social and moral dimensions of environmental action. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Forest Management Planning and Decision Support)
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Heat Wave Beliefs and Behaviors in Southern Spain
by Aaron Metzger, Yuval Baharav, Peter Mitchell, Lilly Nichols, Breahnna Saunders, Alexis Arlak, Megan Finke, Megan Gottemoeller, Kurt Shickman, Kathy Baughman McLeod and Gregory A. Wellenius
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(8), 1196; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22081196 - 31 Jul 2025
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Extreme heat is a pressing public health threat. This study assesses and describes the interrelationships between beliefs about heat waves, individuals’ precautionary behaviors during heat waves, and demographic factors. In May 2022, we surveyed 1051 residents (aged 25–90 years) in Southern Spain, a [...] Read more.
Extreme heat is a pressing public health threat. This study assesses and describes the interrelationships between beliefs about heat waves, individuals’ precautionary behaviors during heat waves, and demographic factors. In May 2022, we surveyed 1051 residents (aged 25–90 years) in Southern Spain, a region that experiences frequent heat waves. We found that many participants engaged in heat wave avoidance (80.5%, e.g., spending more time indoors), impact reduction (63.7%, e.g., drinking more water), or prosocial behavior (31.6%, e.g., helping others). However, one in four (25.9%) respondents also indicated that they personally do not need to worry about heat waves. Heat wave beliefs and behaviors were modestly correlated with demographic characteristics. Individuals who view themselves as less vulnerable to heat-related health risks (“impervious” beliefs) were less likely to report altering their behavior during heat waves. Public health efforts aiming to change behavior during heat waves may anticipate “impervious” beliefs and demographic differences in risk perception and heat-related behaviors. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Environmental Health)
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Higher Status, More Actions but Less Sacrifice: The SES Paradox in Pro-Environmental Behaviors
by Lijuan Fan and Ni An
Sustainability 2025, 17(15), 6948; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17156948 - 31 Jul 2025
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Identifying predictors of pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs) can not only figure out who concerns about the environment most but also inform possible pathways that advance or inhabit such prosocial actions. Most past studies and theories focus on factors that reside within personal characteristics or [...] Read more.
Identifying predictors of pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs) can not only figure out who concerns about the environment most but also inform possible pathways that advance or inhabit such prosocial actions. Most past studies and theories focus on factors that reside within personal characteristics or sociopsychological mechanisms rather than taking a holistic view that integrates these two elements into a framework. This study investigates how socioeconomic status (SES) correlates with PEBs, integrating both structural and psychological mechanisms. Drawing on the Stimulus–Organism–Response (SOR) theoretical framework, this paper examines the paradox whereby individuals with higher SES exhibit more frequent environmental actions yet demonstrate lower willingness to pay (WTP)—a form of economic sacrifice. Using nationally representative data from the 2021 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS), our structural equation modeling reveals that adulthood SES positively correlates with environmental values and behaviors but negatively correlates with WTP. This challenges the traditional linear assumption that greater willingness necessarily leads to greater action. Additionally, while childhood SES predicts adult SES, it shows no direct effect on environmental engagement. These findings highlight multidimensional pathways by which SES shape environmental actions, necessitating differentiated policy approaches to build a sustainable world. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Urban Resident Participation and Sustainable Urban Environments)
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