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Posthumanist Reflections in J.M Coetzee’s Disgrace (1999) and Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away (2001): Alternative Environmental Ethics of South Africa and Japan
Get PDFThis paper aims to investigate the ways in which notions of posthumanism are portrayed and sustained in the post-apartheid South African literature, Disgrace (1999) by J.M. Coetzee and the Japanese animation, Spirited Away (2001) by Hayao Miyazaki, reflecting on alternative environmental ethics. Posthumanism aims for propelling future sustainability by considering what concepts of humanism did to the world, structurally and discursively. Transgressing the binaries of nature and culture, human and non-human, animated and inanimated, posthumanism accredits the archipelic performances beyond modes of positioned identities and their modes of othering. However, as its current main concentration is still on Western countries, its frameworks and outcomes are constrained within Western narrations, ideologies and contexts. This paper, therefore, attempts to transgress this corpus and its epistemologies by looking at two narrations from South Africa and Japan. As a result, the paper attempts to further develop the framework of posthumanism by extending its foci onto Japanese and South African contexts
Factors Motivating Sport Event Volunteers: An Investigation of Past Empirical Literature
Get PDFThe growing body of empirical studies examining the factors that motivate volunteer participation in sporting events appears to be heterogeneous with notable inconsistencies, underscoring the need for a comprehensive review. Given the diversity of methodologies, contexts, and outcomes, this study aims to summarize, synthesize, and describe the literature on factors motivating sporting event volunteer participation in a narrative manner. It employs a descriptive meta-analysis of the empirical studies, focusing on the antecedents and findings related to these motivations, and aims to provide an integrative framework for these antecedents. This framework offers a cohesive view of the factors motivating volunteer participation in sporting events. The study also identifies potential unexplored research opportunities in the domain and provides suggestions for future research
Behavioral Intentions in Sports Tourism: Meta-Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling
Get PDFThis paper addresses fragmentation in sports tourism research, specifically concerning factors influencing behavioral intentions, focusing on key psychological and situational variables. Through a meta-analysis of 18 studies comprising 14,495 observations, drawn from an initial screening of 967 articles listed in the Scopus database, this study investigates the effects of perceived behavioral control, subjective norms, nostalgia, satisfaction, percieved benefit, and percieved risk, on behavioral intentions among general sport tourists.
Two distinct theoretical frameworks were examined to uncover the core drivers of intentions. In the first framework, the analysis revealed that perceived behavioral control (effect size = .58), subjective norms (effect size = .50), and nostalgia (effect size = .43) have a stronger influence on behavioral intentions than attitude or image. This finding suggests that the participatory and socially embedded nature of sport tourism amplifies the impact of practical and social factors. Nostalgia emerged as a particularly strong emotional motivator, as it fosters attachment to past sport experiences and enhances future engagement. Among the components of the Theory of Planned Behavior, perceived behavioral control highlights the significance of practical considerations, such as ease of access and affordability, in shaping tourists’ intentions.
The second framework underscored satisfaction as the most influential predictor of behavioral intentions (effect size = .77), consistent with Expectancy-Disconfirmation Theory, where experiences that meet or exceed expectations lead to future engagement. Perceived benefit (effect size = .50) also played a significant role, indicating that anticipated rewards, such as enjoyment and social connections, positively affect decision-making. In contrast, perceived risk (effect size = -.25) showed a negative effect on behavioral intentions, in line with Prospect Theory, which emphasizes how potential losses deter engagement, particularly in unfamiliar or high-risk settings.
These findings have practical implications for sport tourism management. Enhancing nostalgia, facilitating easy access, and fostering social connections can significantly boost behavioral intentions. Additionally, strategies that prioritize high-quality experiences to maximize satisfaction, while emphasizing perceived benefits and minimizing perceived risks through transparent safety measures, can further encourage positive engagement. Future research should explore specific conditions, such as familiar destinations, group dynamics, and satisfaction-driven contexts, that might enhance the influence of these key factors
Factors Affecting Consumers’ Adoption of Virtual Banks in Thailand
Get PDFTo keep pace with dynamic changes in the global financial sector, the Bank of Thailand has provided the opportunity for bank operators and investors to submit for approval to set up a virtual banking business in Thailand in 2025. As this type of bank will begin operating in Thailand for the first time in 2025 consumer adoption is likely to be very challenging. In this study, the TAM model was adopted to examine the factors influencing behavioral intentions to use virtual banking services, collecting data through a self-administered questionnaire from 600 bank customers aged between 20 and 60, and residing in Bangkok. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, were employed to describe the sample characteristics and the level of each factor in the model. Structural equation modelling (SEM), including confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), was used to determine the construct validity of the variables. Path analysis was used to test the model’s goodness of fit and the research hypotheses. The results showed that all hypotheses were supported and that factors such as corporate reputation, perceived safety of technology, personal innovativeness, and the perceived cost of technology indirectly influence behavioral intentions to use virtual banking services
Examining Students’ Behavioral Intention and Actual Usage Of Mixed Painting Education: A Case of an Art School in Chengdu, China
Get PDFPurpose: This research delves into the determinants influencing students' behavioral intention and actual usage of mixed painting education in the city of Chengdu, China. The conceptual framework employed for this investigation encompasses several key factors: perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude, social influence, facilitation conditions, behavioral intention, and actual usage. Research Design, Data, and Methodology: The researcher focused on 500 respondents of 6-8-year-old primary school students and their parents. When gathering data and administering surveys, the employed sampling techniques include purposive sampling, quota sampling, and convenience sampling. Prior to data collection, a pilot test involving 50 participants was conducted to assess the index of item-objective congruence (IOC) and Cronbach's Alpha. Subsequently, data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to evaluate model fit, reliability, and validity. Results: The impact of perceived ease of use on perceived usefulness is substantial. Both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use have a significant influence on attitude. Furthermore, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, social influence, and facilitating conditions collectively exert a significant influence on behavioral intention. Ultimately, behavioral intention emerges as a key driver of actual usage. Conclusion: These insights are crucial market information that training institution managers need to understand
Influencers of Senior High Sciences Students’ Satisfaction and Behavioral Intention to Use Online Learning in Panzhihua, China
Get PDFPurpose: The purpose of this article is to investigate the indicators that influence satisfaction and behavioral intention with online education in Panzhihua, China, and the investigation was conducted using a quantitative survey assessment strategy. The conceptual framework incorporated system quality, information quality, service quality, effort expectancy, social influence, satisfaction, and behavioral intention. Research design, data, and methodology: This study applied quantitative method to collect the data. The researcher distributed the questionnaire to the 461 sciences students. Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) and Cronbach's Alpha gauge the validity and reliability. IOC reveals that each scale item achieved a rating of 0.6 or greater. Cronbach alpha coefficient reliability affirms values equal to or surpassing 0.7. The sampling methods encompass judgmental, stratified random, and convenience sampling. Data analysis involved the utilization of Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Results: All six hypotheses were determined to be established. System quality, information quality, service quality significantly influences on satisfaction. Furthermore, behavioral intention is significantly influenced by satisfaction, effort expectancy, and social influence. Conclusions: Therefore, if students are satisfied with their online learning experience, their behavioral sense for employment the online learning through the Huidao education system will be enhanced
Exploring the Determinants of Satisfaction and Continuance Intention to Use E-Learning of University Students in Zhejiang,China
Get PDFPurpose: This study aims to examine the factors impacting satisfaction and continuance intention to use e-learning of university students in Zhejiang, China. The conceptual framework proposes a causal relationship among course attributes, system attributes, instructor attributes, interactive attributes, social influence, user satisfaction, and continuance intention. Research design, data, and methodology: The target population and sample size are students (N=500) at five universities in Zhejiang, China. This study employs questionnaires as data collection tool of the quantitative method. For sampling techniques, purposive sampling is to select students from five universities. Then, stratified random sampling is to divide sample size into subgroups. Last, convenience sampling is to distribute online survey. Data analysis included model fit, reliability, and validity using Structural Equation Models and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Results: Course attributes, instructor attributes, system attributes, and interactive attributes significantly impact user satisfaction. Continuance intentions are significantly impacted by user satisfaction. In contrast, social influence has no significant impact on continuance intention. Conclusions: Universities, educational institutions, and lecturers should provide a positive experience to improve user satisfaction with e-learning to build a favorable e-learning environment and recommendations among peers. In addition, building and retaining system attributes and instructor attributes is crucial for the students' continued intention to use e-learning
Influential Factors of Moocs on Piano Lesson at University Level in China
Get PDFPurpose: 1)Investigate the factors that influence Chinese undergraduates enrolled in piano performance major at Chinese universities to use MOOCs for learning their online piano courses. 2)Identify the extent to which the factors for Chinese undergraduates enrolled in piano performance major at Chinese universities have influence on their intention to use MOOCs to learn online piano course. Research design, data and methodology: By a quantitative method, through online questionnaires, this study surveyed 402 piano-performance major students from 295 universities in China. The survey was conducted from July to October 2023. This study utilized Descriptive Analysis, Reliability Analysis, and Inferential Analysis to analyze the data collected through the survey instrument. Results: The results of Cronbach’s Alpha analysis show that all variables are reliable, with α > 0.6. With Regression Analyses, the results of this study reveal that all independent and mediating variables exhibit their influences on MOOCs Use Intention, which is the dependent variable. Conclusions: Recommendations concentrate on MOOCs’ improvement of online piano course, since the results show a strong likelihood for MOOCs to be equally popular among the young students, as opposed to the one-to-one traditional piano lessons
Factors Influencing Generation Z's Apparel Purchasing Decisions Towards Livestream Shopping in Bangkok, Thailand
Get PDFPurpose: This study aims to evaluate the factors influencing generation Z on apparel purchasing decision towards livestream shopping. The five factors were used in this study which included perceived usefulness, trust, perceived quality, influencer, and perceived enjoyment. This study conducted in Bangkok, Thailand using non-probability method based on convenience and snowball method by distributing electronic questionnaires via Microsoft forms. The total of 420 samples used in this study are generation Z who born between 1997 to 2009, lived in Bangkok for 1 year, and have experience in livestream shopping within 1 year. In the research result, it showed that perceived usefulness has no significant influence on purchase decision, and there is not a significant influence of trust on purchase decision as well. However, there are 3 factors which have positive relationship with purchase decision. The result showed that perceived quality influences on purchase decision, influencer indicates a positive influence on purchase decision. Lastly, there is a significant influence of perceived enjoyment on purchase decision towards livestream shopping. Together, these three independent variables could explain 13.5% of the variation in purchase decision towards livestream shopping, with perceived enjoyment having the most significant influence on purchase decision towards livestream shopping at 24.8%
A Study on Cybercrime Awareness among Youth in Maharashtra
Get PDFEvery minute in India a new user is using the internet. The increasing integration of digital platforms and devices presents a challenge in protecting the youth from cybercrimes. Moreover, the stark truth is that internet users are not updated with the latest cyber threats and security concerns. Therefore, the primary question about this research paper is to know to awareness level of youth in Maharashtra. Primary and secondary data have been collected through questionnaires and journals, newspaper articles, and Government reports respectively. Chi-square test is used to test the hypothesis. The questionnaire was sent to 110 individuals out of which 85 respondents replied effectively. To collect data non-probabilistic convenient sampling method is used. According to the research paper, almost 37% of the respondents have fallen victim to these scams, yet 51% of them are either unaware of them or have never attended a session on the subject. Furthermore, there is no correlation between the awareness level of Maharashtra's youth and age or gender