Invariance analysis of causal relationship model of self-disclosure in social media of generation Y and Z: A case of collectivism country

The objectives of this study were: (1) to study the relationship among all observed variables with a self-disclosure model;(2) to test the structural equation model of generations Y and Z;and (3) to analyze the direct, indirect, and total effects of the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) of self-disclosure, and to test the invariance of the SEM between generations Y and Z during COVID-19 in collectivism within a country. A sample cohort of 804 participants was examined by a 6-scale questionnaire. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, confirmative factor analysis, correlation coefficient, structural equation modeling, and invariance analysis. The results showed that the model was an acceptable fit with the empirical data by Chi-square = 1712.23, df = 290, p =.00, χ2/df = 5.90, GFI = 0.85, AGFI = 0.82, RMSEA = 0.07 and SRMR = 0.07. The model of social influence, emotional intelligence, digital intelligence, and self-esteem affecting self-disclosure indicated variance of parameters in the matrix of causal effects between: (1) endogenous latent variables and latent exogenous variables to endogenous latent variables;and (2) variance-covariance of the latent exogenous variable and variance-covariance of error, across generations. The result leads to the recommendation that parents, guardians, organizations, and leaders need to comprehend the generation preferences such as styles, emotional intelligence, and self-esteem, as well as endorse digital intelligence, and group cohesion among these generation cohorts, which will strengthen positive self-disclosure and not falling victim to cybercriminals. © 2023 Kasetsart University.

Factors Influencing the Work Behavior of Village Health Volunteers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study

The objective of this study was to develop an influential model of work behavior encompassing the emotional intelligence, personality, and work environment of village health volunteers working under outbreak circumstances, with psychological capital as a mediator, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand. A cohort of 425 village health volunteers (VHVs) was included in the research conducted in lower northern central Thailand. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, namely confirmatory factor analysis, correlation coefficients, and structural equation modeling. The results reveal that the measurement model fitted with the empirical data of χ2 = 119.78, df = 106, p =.17, CFI = 1.00, NNFI = 1.00, GFI =.98, AGFI =.93, RMSEA =.01, and χ2/df = 1.13. These findings indicate that psychological capital influenced the personality of VHVs. Furthermore, the work behavior of VHVs was also significantly influenced by EQ and the working environment (p =.01). Local administration and healthcare agencies should promote a conducive work environment and EQ to enhance VHVs’ psychological capital and work behavior for unanticipated crises in the future. © 2022. Journal of Population and Social Studies. All Rights Reserved.

Work Behavior and Organizational Citizenship Behavior of Frontline Workers during COVID-19 in Thailand

The outbreak of COVID-19 generated a negative impact on the psychological wellbeing of frontline public health workers due to a shortage of staff and supplies. This research investigated the effect of the team environment, personal characteristics, work environment and psychological capital on work behavior and organizational citizenship behavior during COVID-19 pandemic. The participants were 816 frontline public health workers in the northern part of Thailand. The findings revealed that the 2 models had an acceptable fit, chi-square = 293.00, df = 273, p =.19, CFI = 1.00, NNFI = 1.00, GFI =.97, AGFI =.96, RMSEA =.00 and x2/df = 1.07, and chi-square = 297.83, df = 274, p w=.15, CFI = 1.00, NNFI = 1.00, GFI =.97, AGFI =.96, RMSEA =.01, and x2/df = 1.09. The results indicated that team environment had direct effects on psychological wellbeing (β =.42, p =.05), work behavior (β =.91, p =.05), and OCB (β =.92, p =.05). Furthermore, personal characteristics had direct effects on psychological wellbeing (β =.66, p =.05), work behavior (β =.90, p =.05), and OCB (β =.92, p =.05). These findings suggest that strengthening personal positive behavior could lead to positive work and team environment that could enhance an individual’s psychological wellbeing. © Behavioral Science Research Institute