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With destinations steadily ‘opening back up for business' (while COVID-19 cases are still high in many areas), there is an increasing need to consider residents. Integrating the cognitive appraisal theory and the affect theory of exchange, this work tests a structural model examining the degree to which residents' perceptions of COVID-19 precautionary measures explain emotions directed toward visitors, and ultimately their willingness to engage in shared behaviors with tourists. Data were collected from 530 residents in 25 U.S. counties with the highest percentages of historical COVID-19 cases per population. A total of 10 of the 12 tested hypotheses were significant, contributing to 60% and 85% of the variance explained in contending and accommodating emotions, and 53% and 50% of the variance explained in engaging in less intimate–distal and more intimate–proximal behaviors with tourists. The implications highlight the complementary use of the two frameworks in explaining residents' preference for engagement in less intimate–distal interactions with tourists.
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This study aimed to optimize the line managers performances in the human resources (HR) division in answering the role of the HR management function problem in Medan City Manufacturing Company. The novelty proposed is a concept of HR management called "Human Resources Professional Transformation". Specifically, this concept discussed the ability of HR division line managers to make adaptive changes to the company's business-oriented functional divisions with managerial competence, commitment, innovation capability, and readiness for changes towards work performance. The population of this research was the line manager of the HR division, totaling 185 respondents. The sampling technique used a probability sampling approach with simple random sampling through the slovin formula, totaling 126 respondents. The analytical tool used is structural equation software through the SmartPLS application program. The results showed that managerial competence, commitment, innovation capability had a positive and significant effect through the HR professional transformation on the performance of line managers in the HR division. Meanwhile, readiness for change has a positive and insignificant effect on the HR Professional Transformation. Readiness for change also has a positive and insignificant effect on the Line Managers Performances in the Human Resources Division through HR Professional Transformation. Based on the suitability test of the research model, it proved that the HR Professional Transformation can answer the problem of the role of the management function to improve the line managers performances in the HR division with managerial competence, commitment, innovation capability, and readiness for change of 0.907.
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Physical inactivity is becoming an important threat to public health in today's society. The COVID-19 pandemic has also reduced physical activity (PA) levels given all the restrictions imposed worldwide. In this work, physical activity interventions supported by mobile devices and relying on control engineering principles were proposed. The model was constructed relying on previous studies that consider a fluid analogy of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), which is a psychological theory that describes how people acquire and maintain certain behaviors, including health-promoting behaviors, through the interplay of personal, environmental, and behavioral factors. The obtained model was validated using secondary data (collected earlier) from a real intervention with a group of male subjects in Great Britain. The present model was extended with new technology for a better understanding of behavior change interventions. This involved the use of applications, such as phone-based ecological momentary assessments, to collect behavioral data and the inclusion of simulations with logical reward conditions for reaching the behavioral threshold. A goal of 10,000 steps per day is recommended due to the significant link observed between higher daily step counts and lower mortality risk. The intervention was designed using a Model Predictive Control (MPC) algorithm configured to obtain a desired performance. The system was tested and validated using simulation scenarios that resemble different situations that may occur in a real setting.
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During the early period of COVID-19 pandemic, there was a serious shortage of personal protective equipments (PPEs), which caused difficulty in homecare agencies to make home visits to those (possible) positive COVID-19 cases. An organization with the help of several foundations started a special program to distribute PPEs to those agencies in which there was a possible case or those cases that had close contact with the positive cases. This study examined whether this voluntary activity contributed to increasing the sense of security in providing care among homecare workers. We conducted a survey with homecare agencies that received PPEs from the program between July 2020 and February 2021. The participants were agency managers who applied for PPEs. We conducted the survey twice, before and after receiving PPEs. In the questionnaire, we asked about the overall sense of security in providing care for those infected with COVID-19, reasons for applying for PPE, symptoms of the client or his/her family who caused the PPE request, and the agency's and clients' characteristics. We analyzed the data from 802 responses. Before PPE distribution, the sense of security was associated with the focal client having a cognitive impairment (β = −0.096), having cough (β = −0.088), fatigue (β = −0.085), or headache (β = −0.078). Agencies that did not visits those (possibly) positive cases (β = −0.123) had lower sense of security. Overall, the mean sense of security increased after receiving PPE. Factors that contributed to the increase in sense of security included a lower sense of security before the application (β = −0.529), visiting clients without dyspnoea (β = −0.109), the agency that did not visit positive cases before the application (β = −0.089), and with higher satisfaction with the days of PPEs received (β = 0.144). These results underline the benefit of the special PPsE distribution program.
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Objectives: This case intended to explore the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral approach via electronic means in treating symptoms associated with Panic Disorder and pre-occupation with health-related concerns. Design of the study: It's a single-case study design for an in-depth understanding of client and the disorder dynamics. Place and Duration of the study: The case study was done via electronic means during Covid-19, from June 2020 to October 2020 in Lahore, Pakistan. Sample and Method: Case study was done on a 24 years old female having Panic Disorder, along with sub-threshold features of Illness Anxiety Disorder. Psycho-diagnostic interview (DSM-V Criteria), CBT assessment form, Panic Disorder Checklist, HFD and TAT used in the initial phase for case conceptualization. Further, techniques from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy were used for the client's catastrophic thoughts and cognitive distortions to alter her overestimation of threat in reducing her panic attacks. Cognitive Behavior Therapy techniques such as thought reconstruction, grounding techniques along with mindful relaxation techniques also helped the client gain control over her anxious thinking process and pre-occupation with health. Results and Conclusion: CBT techniques helped improve the client's overall functioning, panic attacks were eliminated and preoccupation with health was reduced. The results and client's recovery established that Cognitive Behavior Therapy via online means is an effective approach to treat Panic Disorder and negative thinking process.
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The present study, an expert review, aimed to discuss the emerging challenges of overcoming COVID-19 from the perspective of human factors and the importance of cognitive ergonomics in helping to cope with the epidemic. Identifying these challenges and the use of cognitive ergonomics to optimize human well-being and system performance can be effective in managing COVID-19. Generally, two main preventive approaches such as social distancing and patient care or treatment approaches are being utilized in response to COVID-19. In this paper, human factors challenges that could emerge from covid-19 preventive approaches were discussed. Social distancing forces presence and increases automated systems that lead to increases in cognitive needs, mental workload, stress, etc. Challenges of treatment and health care include the increased workload of healthcare personnel, stress, changing work systems and task allocation that led to fatigue and stress, threats to patient safety, and disruption of interpersonal interactions from a cognitive ergonomic perspective. It is concluded that the challenges of coping with COVID-19 were numerous and important from the perspective of human factors and the role of cognitive ergonomics is important in controlling the disease;hence, it should be taken into consideration.
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BackgroundA Fatigue and Activity Management Education in Work (FAME-W) programme was developed for individuals with inflammatory arthritis to manage fatigue in work (McCormick, 2018). FAME-W was designed as an in-person programme;however, due to COVID-19 pandemic it was modified to be an online group-based self-management intervention.ObjectivesThis study tested the effectiveness of an online format of FAME-W for future use by occupational therapist to help individuals with inflammatory arthritis to stay in work.MethodsParticipants were randomly allocated to intervention or control groups. Participants in the intervention group received the online four-week FAME-W and the control group participants received a FAME-W handbook. Participants in the intervention group attended a focus group immediately after the completion of the online FAME-W programme. A qualitative descriptive design was used with semi-structured focus groups. Data were analysed by thematic analysis (Braun and Clark, 2021).ResultsTwenty-six individuals took part in five separate focus groups. The average number of participants per group was 5 individuals with the largest group having 8 and smallest having 3 participants. The majority of participants were female, working full time and had Rheumatoid Arthritis. The four themes emerging from the focus groups were: "content and delivery of the programme” where participants discussed the relevance of the content to their symptoms and the online delivery format of FAME-W. In the second theme, participants discussed "understanding the effects of symptoms on their own and combined” and how symptoms effect mood, work, cognitive and physical abilities. In the third theme, "implementing the knowledge gained from the programme” through goal setting and practicality of the self-management strategies provided were discussed. Final theme "impact of the FAME-W on symptoms and work” including reassurance of normalising symptoms, change in mindset and approach to their condition were discussed.Table 1.ThemesQuotesContent and delivery of the programme"Each of the four sections were all very relevant” "I am quite happy that it is online because face to face would depend on location if I had the choice”Understanding the effects of symptoms on their own and combined"Now I know that I can sleep better when I manage my pain, and I can manage my pain by managing fatigue” "When you have a long-term illness, you don't look at the symptoms individually, you need to break it and look at it individually to know how to manage it”Implementing the knowledge gained from the programme"I'm in a different place today than I was four weeks ago. I am doing well now. So, for me the goal setting is excellent” "Helps you implement the knowledge into your regular routine and check in with yourself”Impact of the FAME-W on symptoms and work"Just a lightbulb moment to say, great, this is not my fault, because you can blame yourself for all the symptoms”ConclusionPreliminary results show that participants found the online FAME-W to be effective, relevant, reassuring, and helpful. These results suggest that work-related self-management skills are essential in assisting participants with symptom management in the workplace. Furthermore, these preliminary results suggest that the online format of FAME-W may be helpful for individuals with inflammatory arthritis to stay in work and it may become a standard part of clinical care for occupational therapists.References[1] McCormack, RC, O'Shea, F, Doran, M, Connolly, D. Impact of a fatigue management in work programme on meeting work demands of individuals with rheumatic diseases: A pilot study. Musculoskeletal Care. 2018;16: 398– 404.[2] Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2021). Thematic analysis: A practical guide. SAGE.Acknowledgements:NIL.Disclosure of InterestsNone Declared.
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We present data from two studies examining how COVID-19 restrictions affected health behaviours (alcohol consumption, diet, sleep quality, and physical activity levels), mental wellbeing (negative mood) and cognitive function (decision making, attention, learning, working memory, and time perception) in association with sociodemographic factors. Study 1 assessed participants in Scotland and presents cognitive function data for five timepoints. Study 2 is transnational, assessing participants in Scotland and Japan. Data are stored as CSV files. Reuse may involve examining further effects of pandemic enforced social isolation or serve as baseline data when assessing social isolation in expeditions or ageing. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between a number of factors including cognitive performance and quality of life (QOL), premorbid Verbal IQ and QOL, cognitive performance and premorbid Verbal IQ, and length of time since COVID-19 diagnosis and QOL. In addition, to evaluate whether cognitive performance and premorbid Verbal IQ predict QOL based on perception of cognitive function or one's well-being in a group of non-hospitalized individuals at least 12 weeks post COVID-19 diagnosis.Twenty-three participants completed the remote study protocol procedures. The protocol consisted of the following tasks: 1. a participant intake form, 2. the Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) Version 4, 3. the Lexical Orthographic Familiarity Test (LOFT), 4. a QOL measure based on emotional health (Neuro-QOL Item Bank v1.0: Positive Affect and Well-Being), and one based on cognitive health (Neuro-QOL Item Bank v2.0: Cognitive Function). The main outcome variables included: the ImPACT Two-Factor Memory and Speed Composites, the LOFT raw score, and T-scores from each QOL measure. A multiple linear regression was used to determine the effect of the Speed Composite from the ImPACT and the LOFT raw score on outcomes from each measure of QOL. A multiple linear regression was also used to determine the effect of the Memory Composite from the ImPACT and the LOFT raw score on outcomes from each measure of QOL. Pearson's correlations were used to determine the relationship between the following: each QOL measure and both the Memory Composite and Speed Composite from the ImPACT, each QOL measure and the LOFT raw score, the LOFT raw score and both the Memory Composite and Speed Composite from the ImPACT, and each QOL measure and days since COVID-19 diagnosis. Findings revealed small-medium positive relationships between cognition and QOL, a small positive relationship with QOL in the cognitive domain and premorbid Verbal IQ, a small positive relationship between premorbid Verbal IQ and objective memory performance, and a small negative relationship between QOL in the emotional domain and length of time since COVID-19 diagnosis. A majority of the relationships lacked statistical significance. Premorbid Verbal IQ and cognitive performance measured via Speed Composite scores, with outliers included in analysis, predicted QOL in the cognitive domain. No additional predictor models for QOL reached significance. Results must be interpreted with caution given the small sample size (n = 23).Relationships between outcome variables varied based on the QOL measure used and the cognitive area assessed. Given findings, clinicians are encouraged to include a measure of speed performance (i.e., reaction time) when assessing cognitive function in individuals following COVID-19 despite hospitalization status. In addition, providing QOL measures to patients presenting with cognitive deficits may reveal functional impairments. Additional research is needed to better understand the long-term impact of COVID-19 on cognition and QOL. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
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Total waste from human activities, including waste plastics, is huge in Hong Kong. In particular, as a result of the prevention and control measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, take-away meals increased tremendously in Hong Kong, generating disposable plastic tableware (DPT). Although Hong Kong has a charging scheme for plastic bags, it does not have a scheme for plastic tableware. Therefore, this study aimed to understand the attitudes and behavior of people in Hong Kong toward DPT. Our study focused on undergraduate students in Hong Kong, given that they will play a significant role in the future of environmental sustainability. The attitudes and behavior of Hong Kong undergraduate students toward DPT were examined through an online survey with 385 respondents. A multiple stepwise regression was conducted to investigate whether cognitive attitude formation factors could explain the sustainable attitudes formed by undergraduate students in Hong Kong. The survey results revealed that most undergraduates considered DPT to be one of the major causes of environmental damage in Hong Kong;however, many of them, particularly those who strongly agreed with this statement, said that the problem of DPT did not affect their quality of life. The regression analysis showed that imposing a DPT charge would be the most significant driver to reduce its use. The research findings identified gaps between attitudes and behavior regarding the use of DPT and the factors influencing sustainable DPT consumption.
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BackgroundHuman SARS-CoV-2 infection is responsible for a large variety of clinical manifestations related to Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) [1]. SARS-CoV-2 can induce microvascular damage, that can be safely detected by nailfold videocapillaroscopy (NVC), as recently demonstrated [2-4]. Virus-induced endothelial dysfunction has been implicated in the pathogenesis of both active infection and long-COVID clinical manifestations (the last as persistence of disease symptoms after at least three months from onset) [5]. The study group on capillaroscopy and microcirculation in rheumatic diseases of the Italian Society of Rheumatology (CAPSIR) carried out an internal survey on the interest of the Italian Centers that perform NVC in participating in a detailed capillaroscopic and clinical data collection in long-COVID patients.ObjectivesTo carry out an Italian multicenter cognitive survey on the interest in collecting NVC and clinical data of patients affected by long-COVID with or without previous rheumatological diseases.MethodsThe steering committee of the CAPSIR study group formulated a cognitive questionnaire, entitled "Study on the role of capillaroscopy in patients with long-COVID” (CAPSIR_2 Study), consisting of 27 open or multiple-choice questions. A Google Form of the questionnaire was emailed to all the member of the study group between September and October 2022. Data are reported with a descriptive analysis.ResultsThe online questionnaire was completed by 41 CAPSIR members, belonging to 33 different Italian centers. Of note, 63% of participants had already experienced NVC in patients with long-COVID. The primary indication to perform the NVC was the onset of a new Raynaud's phenomenon (46% of cases) and the requests come mainly from General Practitioners (33% of cases). In 2/3 of the cases, patients with long-COVID and previous rheumatic diseases, who underwent NVC examination, represented less than 20% of the total. It should be noted that always in 2/3 of the cases there was no preferential channel for the study of the microcirculation in patients affected by long-COVID nor a NVC investigation prior to the SARS-CoV-2 infection. According to the previous experience of the participants in the interview, the most important NVC parameters considered to be evaluated in long-COVID patients were number of capillaries per linear millimeter (24% of cases), presence of hemorrhages (34% of cases) and giant capillaries (22% of capillaries). All participants (100%) therefore agreed to participate in a further collection of NVC and clinical data in this cohort of patients.ConclusionThis survey highlighted the interest of Italian Rheumatologists in assessing by NVC the COVID-related microvascular involvement. A consensus has emerged that future research is needed. After this pilot survey, the second part of the CAPSIR_2 Study will concern the collection/analysis before and after the SARS-CoV-2 infection of NVC and clinical data in patients with primary and secondary (to rheumatic diseases) Raynaud's phenomenon and affected by long-COVID versus adequate controls. The aim is to investigate if the presence/severity of the microvascular damage might be involved in the pathogenesis of the clinical manifestations observed in COVID-19 patients after the active infection. CAPSIR_2 Study will be open to all Italian rheumatological centers that participated in the previous national CAPSIR_1 Project [6].References[1]Fernandes Q et al. Ann Med. 2022;54:524-540.[2]Cutolo M et al. Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2021;17:665-677.[3]Sulli A et al. Microvasc Res 2022;142:104361.[4]Natalello G et al. Microvasc Res. 2021;133:104071.[5]Charfeddine S et al. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2021;8:745758.[6]Ingegnoli F et al. Reumatismo. 2022;74.AcknowledgementsAuthors wrote the on behalf of the study group on capillaroscopy and microcirculation in rheumatic diseases of the Italian Society of Rheumatology (SIR) - CAPSIR.CAPSIR Study Group thanks the EULAR Study Group of Microcirculation in Rheumatic Diseases for the continuous cultural support.Dis losure of InterestsNone Declared.
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BackgroundEducation and employment established in young adulthood predict future lifetime socioeconomic achievements. Young adults with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) have physical, cognitive and mental health issues and other comorbidities that may impact employment.ObjectivesTo understand the lived experiences of young adults with SLE (YASLE), as students, and to assess their perceived barriers from SLE.MethodsYASLE were recruited from two Lupus clinics in Toronto and Winnipeg. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted individually via secure video conferencing. As this study was conducted during the coronavirus pandemic, participants were also asked about the pandemic impacts on their education experiences. All interviews were transcribed verbatim, double-coded and analysed using a reflexive thematic approach.ResultsTwelve participants (2 males), 9 of childhood- and 3 adult-onset SLE (cSLE, aSLE) were interviewed. Nine participants (82%) were <25 years old. Five also worked while studying. Five were Asians, 5 were White, 2 of other ethnicities. Half have severe disease (central nervous system or renal involvement). Median duration of disease was 4.0 (25th-75th percentile, 1.8- 5.3) years. The impacts of SLE on their education experience emerged in 5 themes:1) Challenges imposed by SLE: Difficulties adjusting to the diagnosis, physical and cognitive symptoms of SLE. While most participants disclosed their diagnosis to their schools, some expressed hesitation.2) Changes in aspirations: Education/career goals were modified by reducing course load or shifting to more sedentary or less cognitively demanding careers.3) Coping and acceptance: More adaptive than maladaptive coping strategies were used to manage their SLE, including self-acceptance, pacing, planning and avoidance. All strived to do well in their studies despite SLE and were hopeful for their futures.4) Facilitating factors for education success: Family and friends' social support, individualized accommodations from school and parental financial support were identified.5) Pandemic impacts: Virtual learning and flexible schedules enabled participants to adapt their schedules according to their physical conditions (e.g. pain, fatigue). However, fewer opportunities to interact in-person were viewed as challenges. Participants want hybrid options to continue even after the pandemic.ConclusionSLE affected students' performance through physical symptoms, fatigue and cognitive dysfunction. Ongoing social and school supports help to support them. Maintaining the remote learning options may increase accessibility for them. These results identified opportunities for developing future supportive interventions for YASLE patients in their schooling which then better prepare them for future employment.References[1]Jetha A, Badley E, Beaton D, Fortin PR, Shiff NJ, Gignac MA. Unpacking early work experiences of young adults with rheumatic disease: an examination of absenteeism, job disruptions, and productivity loss. Arthritis care & research. 2015;67:1246-54.[2]E. F Lawson, A. O. Hersh, L. Trupin, E. von Scheven, M. J. Okumura, J. Yazdany, et al. Educational and vocational outcomes of adults with childhood and adult onset systemic lupus erythematosus: nine years of follow-up. Arthritis Care Res 2014;66: 717-24.Acknowledgements:NIL.Disclosure of InterestsMike Golding: None declared, Fareha Nishat: None declared, Kaitlyn Merrill: None declared, Ramandeep Kaur: None declared, Jennifer Stinson: None declared, Jennifer Protudjer Speakers bureau: Nutricia (Food allergy university, Nov 2022), Consultant of: Novartis 2021, allergy products, Roberta Woodgate: None declared, Christine Peschken: None declared, Diane Lacaille: None declared, Umut Oguzoglo: None declared, Zahi Touma: None declared, Lily Lim Speakers bureau: Pfizer Feb 2023. Not drug related and not related to this .
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This article will summarize the current knowledge and scientific evidence regarding cannabidiol as a possible pharmacological tool for anxiety disorders. Although the use of this substance in medical practice is gaining momentum, gaps can still be found in the current knowledge regarding its molecular targets, drug-to-drug interactions, efficacy in different populations, adequate dosage, duration of treatment, and correct formulation. Moreover, current evidence is still preliminary, lacking robust, blinded, and placebo-controlled clinical trials in many areas of investigation. After reading this article, readers should have a thorough understanding of the current scientific evidence regarding the use of CBD as an anxiolytic drug. [Psychiatr Ann. 2023;53(6):242–246.]
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The mental health discourse need not involve the creation or invention of a whole new experience or dogma. When workers feel respected, valued, cared for and viewed holistically, rather than as "cogs in a system," the natural outflow will be mental health- "state of someone functioning at a satisfactory level of cognitive, emotional and behavioral adjustment." (U.K. OSH adviser, personal communication, 2022) In a social context, the safety and health team may facilitate a psychosocial hazard identification and risk assessment process, but the follow-up actions are likely to relate to people management systems. [...]this responsibility could sit with line management, human resources or an organizational effectiveness group.
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During a crisis period, the transmission of travel information is faster than ever via social media (Wut, T. M., Xu, J. B., & Wong, S.-m. (2021). Crisis management research (1985–2020) in the hospitality and tourism industry: A review and research agenda. Tourism Management, 85, 104307). Social media influencers provide opportunities to mitigate perceived risk and rebuild travel confidence. Based on both customer socialization theory and dual-process theory of cognitive reasoning, we propose that trust would moderate the relationship between social support from social media influencers and perceived risk. The research model was tested using 738 questionnaires collected from Chinese social media users. Findings from statistical analyses have shown significant relationships among the research variables, and the moderating role of cognitive and affective trust was supported. Our findings could provide implications regarding how to utilize social media influencers wisely to mitigate perceived risk in the post-COVID-19 period.
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Social media has become a source of information for many people because of its freedom of use. As a result, fake news spread quickly and easily, regardless of its credibility, especially over the past decade. The vast amount of information being shared has fraudulent practices that negatively affect readers' cognitive abilities and mental health. In this study, we aim to introduce a new Arabic COVID-19 dataset for fake news related to COVID-19 from Twitter and Facebook. Afterward, we applied two pre-Trained models of classification AraBERT and BERT base Arabic. As a result, AraBERT models obtained better accuracy than BERT base Arabic in two datasets. © 2022 IEEE.
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[...]rates of depression and anxiety have remained lower for older adults compared with younger adults (File & Marlay, 2021), perhaps demonstrating adaptability and the ability to draw on past experiences to survive current challenges. [...]the consideration of alternate therapies has the potential to enhance the process of wise decision-making. Mary "Molly" Camp Mary "Molly" Camp is a Geriatric Psychiatrist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Metonymy in medical student reflective writing (Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 2020), and Current educational practices for major neurocognitive disorders in psychiatry: A scoping review (Academic Psychiatry, 2021).
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Based on the theoretical frameworks of cognitive dissonance theory, regulatory focus theory, and the compensatory consumer behavior model, we proposed and tested a conceptual model delineating the relationships between COVID-19-stress, commitment to the environment, and intentions for sustainable apparel consumption in terms of intentions for purchasing sustainable apparel and divesting apparel (e.g., handing down or donating apparel). Conducting an online survey (n = 312) with the national millennial population of the U.S., we found that COVID-19-stress positively influenced (i) commitment to the environment and (ii) purchase intentions for sustainable apparel;commitment to the environment positively influenced (iii) purchase intentions for sustainable apparel and (iv) intentions for divesting apparel. Although COVID-19-stress did not influence intentions for divesting apparel directly, commitment to the environment mediated the relationships between COVID-19-stress and both purchase intentions for sustainable apparel and intentions for divesting apparel. We suggest that COVID-19-stress triggered self-regulatory sustainable apparel consumption intentions due to a heightened commitment to the environment to protect the environment amid the pandemic. Based on the findings of our study, we recommend the sustainable apparel brands and marketers promote how sustainable apparel consumption can protect the environment to make the environment and human beings less susceptible to the future outbreaks of pandemics.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in users' knowledge anxiety, which has been further intensified by the diversity of information platforms and the emphasis on digital personal branding. While previous research has examined the relationship between digital personal branding and negative emotions, little is known about the mechanisms behind negative reactions to digital personal branding from non-direct factors or users' spontaneous negative emotions. To address this gap, this study draws on cognitive appraisal theory (CAT) and social identity theory (SIT) to explore the relationships between users' knowledge anxiety, cognitive processing biases, and brand avoidance, and the impacts of herding behavior and attachment anxiety on these relationships. A sample of 530 consumers completed an online survey, and the data were analyzed using a partial least squares path model. The results revealed that user knowledge anxiety directly and indirectly influenced brand avoidance behavior through cognitive processing bias, and attachment anxiety moderated the path between cognitive processing bias and user knowledge anxiety. However, herding behavior was not found to be significant in online knowledge sharing communities.
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The goal of the present study was to use machine learning to identify how gender, age, ethnicity, screen time, internalizing problems, self-regulation, and FoMO were related to problematic smartphone use in a sample of Canadian adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were N = 2527 (1269 boys;Mage = 15.17 years, SD = 1.48 years) high school students from the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Data on problematic smartphone use, screen time, internalizing problems (e.g., depression, anxiety, and stress), self-regulation, and FoMO were collected via an online questionnaire. Several different machine learning algorithms were used to train the statistical model of predictive variables in predicting problematic smartphone use. The results indicated that Shrinkage algorithms (lasso, ridge, and elastic net regression) performed better than other algorithms. Moreover, FoMO, emotional, and cognitive self-regulation made the largest relative contribution to predicting problematic smartphone use. These findings highlight the importance of FoMO and self-regulation in understanding problematic smartphone use.