Intenções de fecundidade: uma revisão da literatura acerca da variável em países de renda alta e no Brasil / Fertility intentions: a literature review on high-income countries and Brazil / Intenciones de fecundidad: una revisión de la literatura sobre la variable en países de ingresos altos y en Brasil

Resumo A literatura sobre intenções de fecundidade tem ganhado crescente relevância em estudos demográficos porque, sendo um determinante próximo da fecundidade, auxilia o entendimento do comportamento reprodutivo de diferentes populações. Contudo, esta literatura não foi ainda organizada segundo os principais e mais recorrentes aspectos dispersos na literatura. Estudos geralmente utilizam uma única característica acerca das intenções de fecundidade, seja por meio dos seus conceitos, das principais teorias ou de principais indicadores. Este trabalho possui, portanto, o objetivo de organizar e articular os principais e mais recorrentes aspectos presentes nos estudos sobre intenções de fecundidade. Ao longo da discussão, aprofunda-se na relação existente entre intenções de fecundidade e fecundidade observada. A princípio, foca-se nos países de renda alta, sobre e para os quais a literatura referente ao tema foi desenvolvida. Contudo, também são abordados países de renda média e fecundidade baixa, com ênfase no Brasil, para os quais a produção, especialmente a partir de uma abordagem teórica, ainda é incipiente.

Abstract The literature on fertility intentions has gained increasing relevance in demographic studies because, as a close determinant of fertility, it helps understand the reproductive behavior of different populations. However, this literature has not yet been organized according to the main and most recurrent aspects covered. Studies generally use one single aspect of fertility intentions, whether through its concepts, main theories or main indicators. Therefore, the goal of this work is to organize and articulate the main and most recurrent aspects present in studies on fertility intentions. It begins by presenting the main concepts. Then, it discusses important theoretical approaches on the formation of fertility intentions, as well as its main determinants. Finally, it contextualizes fertility intentions (and their levels) in different scenarios. Throughout the discussion, for each topic presented, the paper delves deeper into the relationship between fertility intentions and observed fertility. Its first focus is on high-income countries covered in the literature on the subject. However, it also discusses middle-income countries with low fertility, focusing on Brazil, for which academic production, especially from a theoretical approach, is still incipient.

Resumen La literatura sobre las intenciones de fecundidad ha ganado relevancia en los estudios demográficos porque, al ser estas determinantes próximos de la fecundidad, ayudan a entender el comportamiento reproductivo de diferentes poblaciones. Sin embargo, esta literatura no se ha organizado según sus aspectos principales y más recurrentes. Así, los estudios trabaja en general sobre un solo aspecto de las intenciones de fecundidad, sea a través de sus conceptos, de sus principales teorías o de sus principales indicadores. El objetivo de este artículo es, por lo tanto, organizar y articular los principales y más recurrentes aspectos presentes en los estudios sobre intenciones reproductivas. Así, comienza presentando sus conceptos principales. Luego, discute importantes corrientes teóricas sobre la formación de intenciones de fecundidad y también analiza sus principales determinantes. Finalmente, contextualiza las intenciones de fecundidad (y sus niveles) en diferentes escenarios. A través de cada tema presentado, se profundiza en la relación entre las intenciones de fecundidad y la fecundidad observada en las poblaciones. Es para ello que se centra, en un primer momento, en los países de ingresos altos, sobre y para los cuales se elaboró la literatura sobre el tema. Sin embargo, también se analizan los países de ingresos medios y de baja fecundidad, con énfasis en Brasil, cuya producción, especialmente desde un enfoque teórico, es aún incipiente.

Efecto de Dos Protocolos de Intervención para el Incremento de Ejercicio Físico: Estudio Longitudinal / The Effect of Two Intervention Protocols to Increase Physical Exercise: Longitudinal Study

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue conocer el impacto de la estrategia de autorregulación de Contraste Mental e Intenciones de Implementación (MCII) como complemento de una intervención con base en el Enfoque del Proceso de Acción en Salud (HAPA) para realizar ejercicio. Fueron reclutados 76 participantes con sobrepeso (índice de masa corporal [IMC]≥25) que querían perder peso (Medad =40 años; MIMC=29). Los participantes fueron asignados al azar a dos condiciones: HAPA (n=36) y HAPA+MCII (n=40). Las variables de interés (horas de ejercicio auto reportadas, medidas corporales y salud psicológica con DASS-21 e IWQOL-Lite) se midieron al inicio, en la semana 6 y en la 12. Encontramos un aumento significativo en las horas de ejercicio y disminución significativa del IMC y IWQOL-Lite Estado Físico y Autoestima al comparar las ocasiones de medición para la muestra total. Se observaron mayores efectos del protocolo HAPA+MCII que del HAPA en las variables de estudio, con excepción de las variables Ansiedad del DASS-21 y Vida sexual del IWQOL-Lite. Sin embargo, en ningún caso las diferencias resultaron estadísticamente significativas. El estudio indica el papel fundamental que desempeñan la autoeficacia y su operacionalización en el logro de una intervención exitosa. Al combinar dos protocolos, se recomienda considerar el efecto de techo que se puede obtener con un solo protocolo.

Abstrac The objective of this study was to understand the impact of the Mental Contrasting and Implementation Intentions (MCII) self-regulation technique as a complement to an intervention based on the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) to perform exercise. Seventy-six participants with body mass index (BMI) ≥25 who wanted to lose weight (Mage =40 years; MBMI =29) were recruited. Participants were randomized into two conditions: HAPA (n=36) and HAPA + MCII (n=40). The variables of interest (self-reported hours of exercise, body measurements and psychological health with DASS-21 and IWQOL-Lite) were measured at the beginning, in week 6 and in 12. We found a significant increase in the hours of exercise and significant decrease in BMI and IWQOL-Lite Physical Functioning and Self-esteem when comparing the occasions of measurement for the total sample. Greater effects of the HAPA + MCII protocol were observed than of the HAPA for the study variables, with the exception of the DASS-21 Anxiety and the IWQOL-Lite Sexual life. However, the differences were not statistically significant. The study indicates the important role of self-efficacy and its operationalization for a successful intervention. When combining two protocols, the ceiling effect that can be obtained with a single protocol should be considered.

The impact of human vs. non-human causes on brand evaluations and purchase intentions / El impacto de causas humanas vs. no humanas en evaluaciones de marca e intenciones de compra / O mpacto das causas humanas vs. Avaliações não-humanas em marcas e intenções de compra

Abstract Introduction. Do consumers prefer to support certain types of causes more than others? Today, many brands use cause-related marketing (CRM) in their strategies as a way to connect with consumers. However, little is known if consumers prefer to support certain types of causes more than others. Extant literature on CRM has long studied the role of brand/cause fit in the effectiveness of CRM campaigns. Somewhat surprisingly, almost no research has addressed the issue of whether certain types of causes (e.g., human-related causes) are more important to the consumer than other types of causes (e.g. non-human-related campaigns). Objective. Based on the self-categorization theory this study aims to understand the role of cause category (human vs. non-human) and willingness to support, on consumers' perceptions and behavioral intentions. Materials and methods. The methodology used in this research is experimental. Results. Cause category has a significant direct effect on people's willingness to support. Additionally, results showed that willingness to support has a positive direct effect on both brand evaluations and purchase intentions. Conclusions. Advance in the discussion on what type of causes should companies promote, by highlighting the importance of consumer's willingness to support as a requisite to improve brand as well as purchase intentions.

Resumen Introducción. ¿Los consumidores prefieren algún tipo de causas más que a otro? Hoy en día muchas marcas utilizan el marketing con causa en sus estrategias como una forma de conectarse con los consumidores. Sin embargo, poco se sabe si los consumidores prefieren apoyar ciertos tipos de causas más que a otros. La literatura existente sobre marketing con causa ha estudiado durante mucho tiempo el rol de la relación entre la marca y causa en la efectividad de las campañas de marketing con causa. Sorprendentemente, poco se ha explorado si ciertos tipos de causas (ej. dirigidas a humanos) son más importantes para el consumidor que otros tipos de causas (ej. no dirigidas a humanos). Objetivo. Realizar una explicación breve y clara explicación de la investigación basado en la teoría de la autocategorización, este estudio pretende comprender el papel de la categoría de causa (humana versus no humana) y la disposición de apoyar, en las percepciones de los consumidores y las intenciones de compra. Materiales y métodos. La metodología utilizada en este trabajo es experimental. Resultados. El tipo de causa tiene un efecto directo en la disposición para apoyar. Adicionalmente, la disposición para apoyar tiene un efecto directo positivo tanto en las evaluaciones de marca como en las intenciones de compra. Conclusiones. Se avanza en la discusión sobre qué tipo de causas deberían promover las empresas, destacando la importancia de la disposición de los consumidores a apoyar como un requisito para mejorar la marca y las intenciones de compra.

Resumo Introdução. ¿Os consumidores prefiram mais tipos de causas que são outro? Hoje em dia muitas marcas utilizam o marketing com base em estratégias como uma forma de conectar com os consumidores. Mas é uma questão de saber se você está interessado em saber quais são os tipos de causas mais comuns que outros. A publicação existente sobre marketing com relação a um longo período de tempo para estudar a relação entre a marca e a causa na efetividade das campanhas de marketing com causa. Objetivo. Basado na teoría de la autocategorización, este estudo pretende comprender o papel da categoría de causa (humana versus não humana) e a disposição de ajudar, nas percepções dos consumidores e as intenções de compra. Materiais e métodos. A metodologia utilizada neste trabalho é experimental. Resultados. A categoria de causa tem um efeito direto significativo na disposição das pessoas em apoiar. Além disso, os resultados mostraram que a disposição de apoiar tem um efeito positivo direto nas avaliações da marca e nas intenções de compra. Conclusões. A avanza na discusão sobre o tipo de causas favoráveis às empresas, destacando-se a importância da disposição dos consumidores, é um fator determinante para a compra da marca e as intenções de compra.

Pensando a Homoparentalidade: Um Estudo Qualitativo com Jovens Adultos Portugueses sem Filhos / Considering Same-Sex Parenting: A Qualitative Study with Portuguese Childless Young Adults

Resumo: O momento atual caracteriza-se por importantes mudanças sociais e legais, com potenciais repercussões na vida de pessoas lésbicas e gays. O presente estudo teve como objetivo identificar perceções de jovens adultos portugueses sem filhos relativamente ao eventual projeto de parentalidade. Foram realizadas entrevistas a sete pessoas que se autoidentificaram como lésbicas, gays e bissexuais e que se voluntariaram para participar no estudo. As transcrições das entrevistas foram submetidas a Análise Interpretativa Fenomenológica. Os temas emergentes revelaram que o desejo e a intenção de ter filhos se associavam à ponderação de desafios ligados ao heterossexismo, mas também à reflexão sobre condições e recursos a mobilizar para o enfrentar. São apresentadas implicações com vista à otimização das experiências individuais a este nível.

Abstract: The present period is characterized by important social and legal changes with potential repercussions in the lives of lesbian and gay people. This study aimed to identify perceptions of Portuguese childless young adults regarding the possible parenthood project. Interviews were conducted with seven people who self-identified as lesbian, gay and bisexual and who volunteered to participate in the study. Interview transcripts were subjected to Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Emerging themes revealed that desire and intention to have children arose associated with the consideration of challenges related to heterosexism, but also associated with reflection on the conditions and resources to be mobilized to tackle it. Implications for the optimization of individual experience at this level are presented.

Intenções de Procura de Emprego no Ensino Superior: Empregabilidade Percebida e Autoeficácia / Job Search Intentions in Higher Education: Employability and Self-Efficacy / Intenciones de Búsqueda de Empleo en Enseñanza Superior: Empleabilidad Percibida y Autoeficacia

O presente estudo, realizado com 123 alunos finalistas do ensino superior, tem como objetivos esclarecer em que medida os níveis de autoeficácia na transição para o trabalho e a empregabilidade percebida predizem as intenções e comportamentos de procura de emprego, e verificar o papel mediador da autoeficácia na transição para o trabalho nas relações entre a empregabilidade percebida e as intenções de procura de emprego e os comportamentos de procura de emprego. Os resultados revelaram que ambas as variáveis predizem as intenções e os comportamentos de procura de emprego e que a autoeficácia na transição para o trabalho atua como variável mediadora na relação que se estabelece entre a empregabilidade percebida e intenções de procura de emprego. Por fim, são discutidas as limitações do estudo, bem como as suas principais implicações para as práticas de aconselhamento de carreira a levar a cabo junto dos finalistas do ensino superior.

The present study, carried out with 123 higher education senior students, aims to clarify to what extent the levels of self-efficacy in school-to-work transition and the perceived employability can predict job-seeking intentions and behaviors, and to verify the mediating role of self-efficacy in the transition to work in the relationship between perceived employability and job search intentions and job search behaviors. The results revealed that both variables predict job-seeking intentions and behaviors, and that self-efficacy in the transition to work acts as a mediating variable in the relationship between perceived employability and job-seeking intentions. Finally, the limitations of the study as well as its main implications for career counseling practices to be pursued with higher education seniors are discussed.

El presente estudio, realizado con 123 estudiantes que están finalizando la enseñanza superior, tiene como objetivos aclarar en qué medida los niveles de autoeficacia y la empleabilidad percibida predicen las intenciones y comportamientos de búsqueda de empleo y, además, verificar el papel mediador de la autoeficacia en la relación entre empleabilidad percibida y las intenciones y comportamientos de búsqueda de empleo. Los resultados han demostrado que ambas variables predicen las intenciones y los comportamientos de búsqueda de empleo y que la autoeficacia actúa como variable mediadora en la relación entre empleabilidad percibida e intenciones de búsqueda de empleo. Por fin, se discuten las limitaciones del estudio, bien como sus principales implicaciones para las prácticas de orientación profesional a estudiantes que finalizan la enseñanza superior.

Corrida de São João de Braga: qualidade de serviços e intenções de recomendação dos participantes / São João de Braga running: service quality and intention of recommendation from participants / Carrera de São João de Braga: calidad de servicios e intenciones de recomendación de los participantes

O objetivo deste estudo passou pela análise da qualidade dos serviços e a consequente intenção de recomendação da corrida de São. João de Braga e da região de Braga, como destino turístico, por parte dos participantes. A amostra foi de 284 participantes, tendo sido usado um instrumento que já foi utilizado noutros estudos desta mesma temática. Para analisar os dados e verificar a relação existente entre as variáveis foram realizados testes de regressão linear múltipla. Os principais resultados evidenciaram o processo de acreditação e o kit de participação como preditores estatisticamente significativos ao nível das intenções de recomendação da corrida e o processo de acreditação e a paisagem circundante para as intenções de recomendação da região. Posto isto, aquando da avaliação da qualidade dos serviços, destaca-se o processo de acreditação, uma vez que é um preditor comum das intenções de recomendação do evento e da região.

The aim of this study was to analyze the quality of services and the consequent intention of recommending the race of São João de Braga and the region of Braga, Portugal, as a tourist destination, by the participants. The sample consisted of 284 participants, using an instrument that has already been used in other studies of this same subject. To analyze the data and verify the relationship between the variables, multiple linear regression tests were performed. The main results evidenced the accreditation process and the participation kit as statistically significant predictors in the intentions of the race recommendation and the accreditation process and the surrounding landscape for the region's recommendation intentions. In conclusion, when assessing the quality of services, the accreditation process stands out, since it is a common predictor of the intentions of the event and the region

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la calidad de los servicios y la consecuente recomendación de la carrera de São João de Braga y la región de Braga, Portugal, como destino turístico, por parte de los participantes. Una muestra de 284 participantes, se usó un instrumento ya utilizado de otros instrumentos de estudio de la temática. Para análisis de datos y verificación de la relación existente, se han realizado varios ensayos de regresión lineal. Los principales resultados son la evidencia o el proceso de acreditación y el kit de participación como predictores estadísticamente significativos a lo largo de las intenciones de recomendación y el proceso de acreditación y la distribución de datos para las intenciones de recomendación. En conclusión, el aval da evaluación da calidad dos servicios, destaca-se el proceso de acreditación, es posible que sea su predictor común das intenciones de recomendación do evento y da región.

Factores explicativos de la preferencia y uso de la administración electrónica en España / Fatores explicativos da preferência e uso da administração eletrônica na Espanha / Explanatory factors of the preference and use of electronic administration in Spain

Resumen En la actualidad, muchos gobiernos ofrecen a sus ciudadanos servicios públicos a través de internet (administración electrónica). En este trabajo se analizan tres factores que podrían explicar el uso de la administración electrónica: perfil sociodemográfico de los ciudadanos, niveles de calidad de los servicios públicos ofrecidos por ese medio y grado de satisfacción de los ciudadanos con esos servicios. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto que los ciudadanos que prefieren utilizar internet como medio de contacto o que utilizan la administración electrónica se caracterizan por ser personas jóvenes, con estudios universitarios o estudiantes. En cambio, las personas que no utilizan la administración electrónica o que prefieren el canal presencial son mayoritariamente personas mayores con estudios primarios. En segundo lugar, a pesar de que los ciudadanos perciban una alta calidad y tengan un alto grado de satisfacción con esos servicios públicos, esto no resulta en altas tasas de uso de la administración electrónica. Por último, para incrementar el uso de la administración electrónica es primordial la utilización de interfaces sencillas, intuitivas y fáciles de usar por cualquier persona, especialmente por personas mayores y con estudios primarios.

Resumo Atualmente, muitos governos oferecem aos seus cidadãos serviços públicos por meio da internet (governo eletrônico). Este artigo analisa três fatores que poderiam explicar o uso do governo eletrônico: perfil sociodemográfico dos cidadãos, níveis de qualidade dos serviços públicos oferecidos por esse meio e grau de satisfação dos cidadãos com esses serviços. Os resultados mostram que os cidadãos que preferem usar a internet como meio de contato ou que usam o governo eletrônico são caracterizados por serem jovens, com estudos universitários ou estudantes. Por outro lado, aquelas pessoas que não usam administração eletrônica ou que preferem o canal face a face são, em sua maioria, pessoas idosas com educação primária. Em segundo lugar, embora os cidadãos percebam uma alta qualidade e tenham um alto grau de satisfação com esses serviços públicos, isso não se traduz em altas taxas de uso de governo eletrônico. Finalmente, a fim de aumentar o uso da administração eletrônica, o uso de interfaces simples, intuitivas e de fácil utilização é essencial, especialmente para os idosos e com o ensino primário.

Abstract Currently, many governments offer their citizens public services through the internet (eGovernment). This article analyzes three factors that could explain the use of eGovernment: sociodemographic profile of citizens, levels of quality of public services offered in this way, and the degree of citizen satisfaction with these services. The results show that citizens who prefer to use the internet as a means of contact or who use eGovernment are characterized as being young people, undergraduate students or with a university degree. On the other hand, those who do not use electronic administration or who prefer the face-to-face channel are mostly elderly people or those with basic education. Secondly, although citizens perceive a high quality and have a high degree of satisfaction with these public services, this does not translate into high rates of use of eGovernment. Finally, increasing the use of electronic administration implies in using simple, intuitive and user-friendly interfaces, especially targeting the elderly and those with basic education.

Factors Influencing Entrepreneurial Intention of Nursing Students Based on Theory of Planned Behavior / 간호행정학회지

PURPOSE: Based on the theory of planned behavior, the purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing entrepreneurial intention in nursing students. METHODS: Convenience sampling was used to recruit 434 participants from five nursing departments. The investigators used self-report questionnaires. The data were collected from October 25 to November 25, 2018. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and three-step hierarchical regression analysis. RESULTS: Attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control of the theory of planned behavior, and role model showed a significant effect on entrepreneurial intention. The explanatory power of the whole model was 63%. CONCLUSION: Based on the results of this study, we propose developing a nursing entrepreneurial education model focusing on attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control in the theory of planned behavior.

Comparison of food involvement scale (FIS) and use intention for block type sauce between US and Japanese consumers / 한국영양학회지

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to compare the food involvement scale (FIS) of American and Japanese consumers. In addition, the effects of familiarity, likability, and expectations on willingness to use intentions for block type sauce by nationality were evaluated. METHODS: A total of 149 and 112 American and Japanese consumers, respectively, completed the survey. Consumers were asked about familiarity, likability, expectation, willing to use intention, and usage frequency of block type sauce, food involvement scale (FIS), and demographic information. RESULTS: There were differences in the using frequency of block type sauce according to nationality, with consumers in Japan showing significantly higher frequency of using block type sauce than those in the United States (US) (p < 0.001). According to the FIS, US consumers were more focused on how to provide food than food, such as cooking process, table setting, and food shopping, compared to Japanese consumers. In addition, ‘expectation’ and ‘likability’ among US consumers and ‘expectation’ and ‘familiarity’ among Japanese consumers were positive attributes for willing to use intention (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION: In the case of the US consumers, ‘familiarity’ was not significant because the using frequency of the block type sauce was lower than that of Japanese consumers. In the case of the Japanese consumers, ‘likability’ was not significant because they enjoy cooking itself according to the FIS. Therefore, it is necessary to recognize positive attributes as a key factor for block type sauce, as well as to search for ways to apply marketing strategies based on attributes by nationality.

Efecto de los aspectos demográficos en la valoración de la calidad del servicio: una revisión / Effect of the demographic aspects in the valuation of the quality of the service: a review

Comprender los elementos que determinan la satisfacción de usuarios o de clientes de un servicio permite a las organizaciones -tanto públicas como privadas- diseñar e implementar estrategias dirigidas a mejorar los niveles de lealtad y de recompra, entre otras intenciones futuras. Este artículo tiene como propósito evidenciar el efecto que tienen las variables demográficas, como elementos o constructos determinantes de la calidad de un servicio. Para lograr este cometido, se han tenido en cuenta artículos de investigación publicados en revistas indexadas en Scopus, Science Direct y Ebsco Host, durante el periodo 2006-2016, referentes a casos empíricos, donde se analizaron las relaciones de las variables demográficas sobre constructos, que caracterizan la calidad del servicio. La revisión permitió evidenciar la existencia de efectos, positivos o negativos, de los aspectos demográficos de los clientes o consumidores, sobre las expectativas, las percepciones, la satisfacción y las intenciones futuras, siendo el género, la edad, los ingresos y el nivel de estudios, las variables con mayores incidencias.

Understanding the elements affecting the satisfaction of users and customers of a service enable organizations to conduct actions and strategies focused in performance the levels of loyalty and repurchase, among other future behaviour. The purpose of this article is to evidence the demographic variables effect, as one of the factors or constructs which could become an important determinant of the service quality. To achieve this purpose were taken into account papers published in the last 10 years, that included into an empirical case, some demographics variables. As result from this analisys, was evidenced effects -positives or negatives- from the demographics elements over the expectatives, perceptions, satisfaction and future behaviour, being the gender, age, income, and study level the variables with the most incidences.

Entrepreneurial intentions of Sport Sciences students And Theory of Planned Behavior

Abstract This study tests Ajzen’s1 Theory of Planned Behavior in sport sciences with the purpose of determining which variables most influence students’ entrepreneurial intentions. Although this theory has been employed to explain entrepreneurial intentions within different contexts, the context of sport sciences has not been addressed. A sample of 379 sport sciences students were administered the Entrepreneurial Intentions Questionnaire and results were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results indicate that both perceived attitudes and perceived behavior control have significant positive impacts on entrepreneurial intentions, while the impact of subjective norms is negative. Several suggestions to improve curriculum design and teaching in order to promote entrepreneurial intentions and behaviors are provided.(AU)

Effects of brand image on brand relationship quality and reuse intentions in baby food / 한국영양학회지

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of brand image of baby food on brand relationship quality and reuse intentions. METHODS: A total of 211 questionnaires completed by customers who bought Brand B baby food were obtained from empirical research. SPSS 22.0 and AMOS 23.0 were employed for statistical analysis. RESULTS: Customers perceived Brand B baby food as “Convenient”, “Professional”, “Reliable”, “Famous”, and “Healthy”. Overall, the results indicate that perceived image for Brand B baby food had a significantly positive effect on brand relationship quality in terms of self-concept connection, commitment, and partner quality and intimacy. In addition, commitment and partner quality and intimacy had significantly positive effects on reuse intentions for Brand B baby food. CONCLUSION: The results of this study reveal the importance of brand image in baby food to improve brand relationship quality in terms of commitment and partner quality and intimacy as well as reuse intentions. Therefore, it is necessary to recognize positive brand image as a key factor in forming relationships between consumers and brands as well as search for ways to apply marketing strategies based on brand image.

Conception and validation of the Behavioral Intentions Scale of Organizational Citizenship (BISOC)

Abstract This study aimed to construct and validate the Behavioral Intentions of Organizational Citizenship Scale (BISOC). Organizational citizenship consists of measures of voluntary behaviors, which are beneficial to organizations and are not explicit in employment contracts. To investigate the psychometric properties of BISOC, we selected 767 employees in different cities from the states of Bahia and Pernambuco (Brazil). The validation procedures adopted, which used techniques from both Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory, showed that the BISOC has a unidimensional structure. From the initial set of 42 items, 35 items met the validation criteria. By presenting suitable psychometric parameters, BISOC is the first measure of organizational citizenship behaviors developed and validated to assess behavioral intentions. (AU)

An examination of intentions of recommending fitness centers by user members / Uma análise das intenções de usuários em recomedar serviços de centros de atividade fisica / Un análisis a las intenciones de los socios para recomendar gimnasios

The goal of this study was to examine what experiences members have with fitness centers that influence their intentions for recommendation. After item generation and content validity, as well as a pilot test, a survey was conducted among members of five different clubs (n=1750). The questionnaire included measures of service quality attributes, accessibility, well-being in life, well-being in a club, and intentions to recommend a fitness center. Results using a structural equation model provide evidence that only service quality attributes and well-being in a club have positive effect on intentions of users to recommend it. Well-being in life has a negative effect on the intentions for recommendation, while accessibility shows no predictive effect. These findings suggest implications for the management of a club, such as the need to create a pleasant environment and to provide a personalized service directed towards the members' goals in order to improve well-being in a club and contribute to increase the intentions to recommend the fitness centers to others...

"Uma análise das intenções de usuários em recomedar serviços de centros de atividade fisica." O objetivo deste estudo foi examinar como as experiências de usuários de centros de atividade física interferem nas intenções em recomendar serviços. Depois de gerar itens e validar o conteúdo, aplicou-se um pré-teste, o questionário final foi aplicado a sócios de cinco clubes de fitness (n=1.750). O questionário incluiu atributos da qualidade do serviço, acessibilidade, bem-estar na vida, bem-estar no clube e intenção de recomendar. O modelo de equações estruturais mostrou que apenas os atributos da qualidade do serviço e bem-estar no clube têm um efeito positivo sobre as intenções de recomendar. O bem-estar na vida tem um efeito negativo sobre as intenções para recomendar, enquanto que a acessibilidade não mostra nenhum efeito preditivo. Estas conclusões sugerem a necessidade de criar um ambiente agradável nos clubes e de oferecer um serviço personalizado para os objetivos dos sócios, a fim de melhorar o bem-estar no clube e contribuir para a intenção de recomendar o ginásio...

"Un análisis a las intenciones de los socios para recomendar gimnasios." El objetivo de este estudio fue examinar los antecedentes de las intenciones de los socios para recomendar su gimnasio. Después de generar ítems y validar el contenido, se aplicó un pre-test, el cuestionario final fue aplicado a socios de cinco clubes de fitness (n=1.750). El cuestionario incluyó atributos de la cualidad del servicio, accesibilidad, bienestar en la vida, bienestar en el club e intención de recomendar. El modelo de ecuaciones estructurales mostró que solo los atributos de la cualidad del servicio y bienestar en el club tiene un efecto positivo sobre las intenciones de recomendar. El bienestar en la vida tiene un efecto negativo sobre las intenciones para recomendar, mientras que la accesibilidad no muestra ningún efecto predictivo. Estas conclusiones sugieren la necesidad de crear un ambiente agradable en los clubes y de ofrecer un servicio personalizado para los objetivos de los socios, con el fin de mejorar el bienestar en el club y contribuir a la intención de recomendar el gimnasio...

Analyzing the Impacts of Commitment and Entrenchment on Behavioral Intentions / Analizando los impactos del compromiso y el afianzamiento sobre comportamientos intencionales

The lack of a universal definition for the organizational commitment brings difficulties for improving knowledge about the construct. Following the commitment construct revision proposed by Rodrigues (2009) through the separation of its continuance dimension - now referred to as organizational entrenchment, this paper analyzed the relationships between organizational affective commitment and entrenchment with behavioral intentions. The study was conducted in a Brazilian information technology company with the participation of 307 people. The results show that organizational entrenchment is indeed a different construct than the organizational affective commitment. It was found that affective commitment to the organization is a predecessor of the intentions to stay, defend, and exert extra effort, while entrenchment displayed no relevant relationships with them.

La falta de una definición universal para el compromiso organizacional trae dificultades para mejorar el conocimiento acerca del constructo. Tras la revisión sobre el constructo de compromiso propuesto por Rodrigues (2009) a través de la separación de su dimensión continuidad -que ahora se conoce como afianzamiento organizacional, el presente trabajo analiza las relaciones entre el compromiso afectivo comportamental y afiancia-miento con el comportamiento intencional. El estudio fue conducido en una compañía tecnológica de información brasilera con la participación de 307 personas. Los resultados muestan que el afianciamiento organizacional es un constructo diferente del compromiso afectivo organizacional. Se ha encontrado que el compromiso afectivo a la organización es un predecesor de las intenciones para permanecer, defender, y ejercer un esfuerzo extra, mientras el afianciamiento no mostró relaciones relevantes con estos.

Impacto das perceções de empregabilidade num contexto de insegurança de emprego / Perceptions of employability impact on a job insecurity context

Há, no atual contexto europeu, uma profunda crise no mercado de trabalho com elevadas taxas de desemprego. A procura de Empregabilidade pode constituir para os trabalhadores uma alternativa à Segurança de Emprego. A Empregabilidade surge como um requisito fundamental, tanto para as organizações que precisam competir num ambiente em mudança, como para os indivíduos que ambicionam carreiras de sucesso. Portanto, este estudo investiga o impacto das perceções de Empregabilidade dos colaboradores nas suas Intenções de Saída da organização e avalia como as perceções de Empregabilidade podem ser relevantes em contextos de elevada Insegurança de Emprego. Participaram neste estudo 150 colaboradores de diferentes organizações na área da Grande Lisboa. Os resultados revelaram uma relação negativa entre Empregabilidade e Insegurança de Emprego e uma relação positiva entre Insegurança de Emprego e Intenções de Saída. Sendo assim, conclui-se que a promoção de uma cultura de Empregabilidade nas empresas não está diretamente relacionada com o aumento das Intenções de Saída dos seus colaboradores, mas pode antes atenuar alguns dos efeitos negativos da Insegurança de Emprego...

In the current European context of deep crisis in labor markets, with unemployment rates reaching very high values, Employability may be an alternative to Job Security for employees. Employability emerges as a fundamental requirement both for organizations that need to compete in a changing environment and individuals who aspire to succeed in their careers. This study aims to provide empirical evidence about the impact of Employability perceptions on staff Turnover Intentions and how perceptions of Employability may be relevant in times of high Job Insecurity. The results were based on a sample of 150 individuals, working in different organizations in the Lisbon area. Results indicated a negative relationship between Employability perceptions and Job Insecurity, and a positive relationship between Job Insecurity and Turnover Intentions. It is concluded that an organizational culture that promotes Employability perceptions does not have a direct impact on employee Turnover Intentions. However, it may mitigate some negative effects of Job Insecurity...

When is Retention in Health Promotion Interventions Intentional? Predicting Return to Health Promotion Interventions as a Function of Busyness / ¿Cuándo es la adherencia en las intervenciones de promoción de salud intencional? Predicción de regreso a las intervenciones de promoción de la salud en función de la ocupación

To test when intentional decisions enhance retention in health-promotion interventions, we analyzed the rate of return of 278 clients of HIV-prevention counseling at a state health department in Florida. Specifically, the role of intentions as a facilitator of returns was analyzed as a function of busyness (more children and work hours), while demographic and health factors that also influenced returns were controlled for. Consistent with the notion that actions depend on ability, intentions predicted the behavior of the less busy participants but failed to facilitate retention when participants were occupied with children and work. These findings suggest the efficacy of different retention strategies -one emphasizing explicit intention formation, and the other either attracting clients to counseling on the spot or using more ubiquitous technologies.

Para poner a prueba cuándo las decisiones intencionales promueven la retención dentro de las intervenciones de promoción de salud, se analizó la proporción en que 278 usuarios de consejería de prevención de VIH regresaban al departamendo de salud estatal de Florida. Específicamente, el rol de las intenciones como facilitador de los retornos fue analizado como una función de trabajo (más hijos y más horas laborales), mientras que los factores demográficos y de salud que también tenían influencia fueron controlados. Consistente con la noción de que las acciones dependen de la habilidad, las intenciones predijeron la conducta de los usuarios menos ocupados y no predijeron en los casos de usuarios con mayor carga de trabajo e hijos. Estos hallazgos sugieren la eficancia de diferentes estrategias de retención -una enfatizando la formación explícita de intenciones, y otra ya sea atrayendo clientes a consejería sobre la marcha, o utilizando tecnología más ubicuas.

Investigation of Consumer Attitudes, Intentions and Brand Loyal Behavior on the OTC Drugs in Bangladesh.

Aims: To investigate the consumers’ attitudes and intentions to exhibit brand loyal behavior of Bangladeshi consumer on over the counter (OTC) drugs. Study Design: A cross- sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Consumers from the five major hospitals (Dhaka, Bangladesh) had been surveyed between January 2012 and June 2012. Methodology: The study was conducted among 100 OTC consumers in Bangladesh. Data were collected through questionnaire surveys and personal interviews. Results: The experimental data suggest that direct experience with the product, price range and brand reliance are important determinants of repetitive purchase behavior on OTC drugs. Cost sensitivity had a vital effect on intention to further purchase (r = .02, p =0.05). Moreover, earlier experience with the brand was critical in determining trustworthiness, beliefs, price sensitivity and purchase behavior. The behaviors of OTC consumers are influenced by a different set of factors. Previous experience and price sensitivity is dependent (Chi square = 31.603; p = 0.01. Furthermore, medical experience and buying an OTC product is dependent and the result were also found significant (Chi square = 32.292; p = 0.01). Conclusion: Present study shows that branding and prior experience remains the major influences to buy an OTC drug in Bangladesh.

Examining Antecedents and Consequences of Gambling Passion: The Case of Gambling on Horse Races

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the antecedents and consequences of gambling passion using structural equation modeling to examine relationships among gambling motivation, passion, emotion, and behavioral intentions in the horse racing industry. METHODS: An onsite survey was conducted with 447 patrons at a horseracing park in South Korea. A confirmatory factor analysis showed that the Gambling Passion Scale was valid and reliable, resulting in two sub-scales: obsessive passion (OP) and harmonious passion (HP). RESULTS: Study results indicated that extrinsic motivation influenced OP whereas intrinsic motivation significantly affected HP. Furthermore, OP was correlated with negative emotion, whereas HP was related to positive emotion. Gamblers' satisfaction was found to be influenced positively by positive emotion and negatively by negative emotion. Finally, satisfaction appeared to affect gamblers' behavioral intentions. CONCLUSION: Study results echoed the notion of distinct and separate gambling motivations and passions among horse racing gamblers. Furthermore, results identified specific areas to which horse racing operators or policy makers should pay special attention in developing effective marketing strategies to promote responsible gambling.

Empirical study of the impact of patients' trust on health outcomes / 中华医院管理杂志

Objective To identify the relationship between patients' trust and their health outcomes and verify the mediator role played by patients' behavioral intention in affecting the health outcomes.MethodsThe 24-item patients' trust evaluation scale customized based on QOC improvement was called into play to measure the extent of trust of 727 inpatients at two tertiary hospitals and 20community hospitals in Shanghai.The patients' behavioral intention scale,life quality scale and patients'clinical effect general scale helped reveal the patients' behavior tendency on their health.RestltsIt is found that patients' trust affects their health outcomes.Furthermore,such trust plays partial mediator role on patients' life quality,and a complete mediator role in affecting the clinical effect.Conclusion Improvement of patients' behavior can result in better health outcomes.For doctors,better trust from the patients can affect patients' behavioral intention,encourage doctor-patient communication and therapy plans for better health outcomes in the end.