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Techno-stressors and employees\u27 work-life balance in the digital era
No full textThe implementation of information and communication technology for work has brought lots of benefits to humankind, such as higher productivity and efficiency employees. Nevertheless, employees are experiencing more threats (also known as techno-stress) from rapid technology advancement in the workplace, due to their inadaptability to such changes. Techno-stressor is becoming a major stressor for employees in the current workplace. While lots of research show that techno-stressors negatively Impact employees\u27 work attitudes and performance, little is known about the effects of techno-stressors on employees\u27 work-life interaction. I will present the findings of our studies about the relationships between techno-stressors and employees\u27 work-life balance, and the boundary condition and underlying mechanism. The results showed that: 1) techno-stressors were negatively related to employees\u27 work-life balance; 2) job self-efficacy moderated the negative relationship such that job self-efficacy could buffer the negative effect of techno-stressors on work-life balance: 3) emotional exhaustion mediated the moderating effect of job self-efficacy such that the buffering effect of job self-efficacy worker through lowering employees\u27 emotional exhaustion. Moreover, we also found that techno-stressors make employees experience high level of workplace objectification, and digital mindset could buffer the negative impacts of techno-stressors on employees experienced objectification in the workplace. The studies enriches the techno-stress literature by extending techno-stressors\u27 effects on individuals\u27 work-life interaction, provides practical implications for both employees and employers to effectively cope with techno-stressors.
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Techno-stress, work-life balance, job self-efficacy, digital mindset, workplace objectificatio
Shaping future practitioners : graduate education in clinical and counseling psychology at Beijing Normal University
No full textThis presentation introduces the Master\u27s Program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at Beijing Normal University (BNU). Established in 2016, the program has a strong track record of training thousands of mental health professionals, making significant contributions to the field in mainland China. As one of the five accredited programs in mainland China, it aims to cultivate ethical, competent, and practice-oriented psychologists. The program combines rigorous academic training, supervised clinical practice, and professional development to prepare students for the growing demand for mental health services in Chinese society. The curriculum integrates theoretical learning with experiential training. Students build a solid foundation in psychological theories, evidence-based counseling theories and techniques, and professional ethics. Coursework covers diverse topics, including psychotherapy theories, family therapy theories, developmental psychology, and multicultural counseling. Practical training requires 300 hours of practicum, supervised clinical internship, and supervision, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in real-world settings. This presentation highlights the program\u27s unique strengths, including its focus on professional competency, evidenced-based practice, and multicultural sensitivity. It also emphasizes societal engagement through partnerships with different institutions, research opportunities, and clinical supervision. Graduates are well-equipped to deliver high-quality counseling services and contribute to the advancement of mental health practices. Attendees will gain an understanding of how BNU\u27s program prepares students to navigate the complexities of clinical and counseling psychology while addressing the needs of diverse populations and maintaining the highest professional standards
Thinking back to bitterness or recalling sweetness? The effects of customer related social stressors on customer-oriented behavior for service employees
No full textPast literature in the area of employee-customer interactions suggest that directly serving customers is deemed one of the most important sources of work-related stress for service worker, and customer-related social stressors (CSSs) lead to many negative outcomes. However, little is known about the effects of CSSs on customer- oriented behavior (COB) among service employees in the extant research. By employing an analytic framework based on stressor - strain - outcome (S-S-O) and the conservation of resources (COR) theory, and collecting data from the matched subordinate- supervior dyads in the surveys administered at different time respectively in the hairdressing industry, the study empirically investigated the effects of CSSs on COB from the point view of psychological strain. The research revealed that: the employees confronted with CSSs tended to experience high level of psychological distress, and then decreased the performance of COB; there existed a moderating role for positive and negative ruminations on the effects of CSSs on psychological distress directly and COB indirectly (via psychological distress). Overall, this study has deepened the understanding of the CSSs\u27 effects on service workers, and offered practical implications for improving the psychological health and job performance for service workers
Why South Korea’s fertility rate dropped below Japan’s?
No full textIn 2000, South Korea\u27s period total fertility rate (TFR) was 1.42, and this was higher than Japan\u27s 1.36. However, this fertility advantage over Japan has been lost by 2022, with South Korea\u27s TFR plunging to 0.87 (40% decrease), while Japan\u27s TFR being 1.3 (only 5% decrease). The goal of this article is to proffer a descriptive explanation for this divergence in fertility between these two East Asian countries. Building upon the existing theoretical framework on economic uncertainty and fertility, we argue that changing labor market conditions is an important factor in understanding the nature of South Korea\u27s extraordinary fertility decline. However, unlike previous research that focuses largely on employment precarity and/or stagnant real wages, I call for greater attention to economic inactivity. Using administrative records (e.g., birth and marriage registers from the Korean Vital Statistics) and nationally representative survey data, I show how the rise in economic inactivity rate among young Korean males is associated with the ongoing fertility decline
Dai Ming: Keeper of Time and Legacy
No full textThis picture book is produced on the occasion of the interdisciplinary research initiative Print and Preservation: Chinese Books Beyond Technology . Through engaging tales, children may explore the evolution and diversity of Chinese book printing technology, from woodblock printing to digital printing, and understand the present through the past. May this picture book be a starting point for children to embark on a wonderful journey of Chinese books and printing!https://commons.ln.edu.hk/picturebook_daiming/1001/thumbnail.jp
A common 2D framework : using humans’ “relation-tinted glasses” to compare concepts across cultures
No full textTwo dimensions have been found in a multitude of interpersonal judgement constructs, often termed in psychology as the Big Two of Agency and Communion. Their ubiquity is hypothesized to be rooted in common evolutionary challenges of social connection and problem solving. Osgood and colleagues’ (1957/1964) first used them to compare word meaning across cultures, consistently finding an Evaluative dimension (Communion), and two less stable dimensions of Potency or Activity (Agency). These dimensions are generally seen as emerging from the construct itself, e.g. personality traits are truly agentic or communal. But explicitly conceptualizing the 2Ds as structuring how humans rate all constructs, as if we are perceiving the world through “relationship-tinted” glasses, may allow for bigger-picture utilizations. I will illustrate how a Common Framework analysis allows for more insightful cross-language comparisons of the lay prototypes of Moral Character and Gratitude, in Chinese and English. A common 2D framework could be the source of, but also conceptually different from, similar-sounding concepts in personality, emotions, and the Inglehart-Welzel World Cultural Map. I look forward to discussing statistical puzzles (circumplex vs. factors), whether and how to differentiate a common 2D framework from similar-sounding theories, and forms of evidence still needed
Navigating job demands and resources in the era of digital transformation
No full textThe presentation focuses on the impact of digitalization and robotization on work environments and employee wellbeing. It explores the historical context and future outlook of these technological advancements, emphasizing the unique work environment and the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model. The presentation discusses the changes in job demands and resources due to robotization, highlighting the potential scenarios ranging from no changes to significant shifts in job roles and responsibilities. It stresses the importance of whether robots and ICT will be used as demands or resources for professionals.
The presentation also addresses the evolving nature of job demands and resources, such as increased cognitive and mental demands, workload, role conflicts, and intrusions in private life. It suggests that organizations should redesign their systems to accommodate these changes, taking into account the experiences and requirements of users. Additionally, it provides recommendations for policymakers to ensure a safe working environment, sufficient income, and protection of flexible/self-employment.
In conclusion, the presentation argues that digitalization and robotization can contribute to stimulating and healthy jobs if they are designed to support human work, maximize job resources, and ensure that humans remain in control. The economic benefits of these advancements should be shared among all stakeholders, including employees
舊樓長者居家安老面對的挑戰研究報告
Full text link現時香港有不少獨老及雙老生活在舊樓，由於單位和樓宇老化，出現樓宇及人口「雙老化」現象。此研究探討長者在這種狀況下，居家安老遇到的問題。研究團隊訪問了29名60歲以上，並居住於樓齡50年以上私人樓宇，探討他們之生活體驗。
本研究發現生活在舊樓的長者需要面對多種問題，包括沒有升降機、升降機經常出現故障、維修升降機時間長、樓宇老化失修、結構出現安全隱患、劏房環境惡劣、租客議價能力低、鄰居的關系薄弱、樓宇公用空間污穢和保安差。受訪長者家庭由於沒有能力購買較好的私人單位，又不符合資格申請公屋，他們只能忍受較差的居住環境。本研究還發現受訪的舊樓長者較少使用社區照顧服務，部分受訪者認為現時居住單位不適合居家安老，原因是缺乏電梯和維修保養差，出入十分困難。另外，有被訪租住長者表示租金貴，應付吃力。
根據訪問結果，研究團隊有數方面之建議：(1) 加強長者外展服務，(2) 資助樓梯機服務，(3) 公屋安置殘疾長者，(4) 調高綜援租金津貼，(5) 改善劏房長者居住環境和 (6) 加快鹹水樓維修工作
Asking impactful questions and publishing research
No full textThis presentation will focus on two issues. Firstly, it will focus on asking questions, a key element of conducting impactful social research. It will then focus on publishing research, with a particular focus on academic outlets for social research. Conducting impactful social research for social and public policy is a challenging process. It involves considering originality, rigour, and significance. Broadly speaking, the first relates to the purpose of your research, the second relates to the methods you employ to \u27find out\u27, and the final principle is concerned with what your research is telling you in relation to the wider body of knowledge and the contribution it can make. Following a quick outline of these principles, the first part of the presentation will focus on a particular aspect of rigour, the need to ask questions in an appropriate manner. It will explore the need to ensure wording is suitable when asking questions, consider different types of questions, and discuss how to develop an interview schedule. It will then discuss the process of conducting a successful interview. Finally, it will return to the importance of asking questions in producing successful research. The second part of the presentation will consider the process of publishing. It will outline different options in relation to academic publishing and encourage participants to reflect on their own position in relation to publishing. It will then provide tips and hints regarding publishing and the publishing process. Finally, it will consider reviewer feedback and how to respond to it
Pathways to autonomy : Chinese physicians\u27 responses to clinical pathways amid institutional complexity
No full textProfessionals increasingly encounter tools aimed at rationalizing and standardizing their work. Existing research largely conceptualizes their responses to these tools on a continuum from professional resistance to managerial control. But the institutional logics perspective as well as emerging empirical evidence suggest more varied responses and diverse, possibly non-zero-sum, outcomes. Using survey data from 1,116 physicians in China’s public hospitals, we systematically examined physicians’ reactions to pathway implementation and the impacts on clinical autonomy and job satisfaction. Cluster analysis identified four response types: ignoring, where physicians avoided pathways and maintained autonomy; coerced, where imposed pathways reduced autonomy and satisfaction; decoupling, where pathways were adopted superficially, preserving autonomy; and embracing, where physicians actively participated in pathway implementation and enforcement, experiencing high satisfaction and autonomy. The findings help broaden the conceptualization of professionals\u27 reactions to rationalizing tools, uncover multiple pathways to clinical autonomy, and illustrate how professionals navigate institutional complexity in ever-evolving environments