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Not just for the money: An application of the Self-Determination Theory to decode investment decision-making in equity crowdfunding
Get PDFContrary to the mainstream view that crowdinvestors make investment decisions for utilitarian motives like financial returns, this study suggests that making an investment decision in equity crowdfunding is multifaceted. Drawing on Self‐Determination Theory and incorporating insights from Prospect Theory, the research is based on 15 semi‐structured interviews with crowdinvestors from the US and Europe, representing nine equity crowdfunding portals. With the aim of exploring the psychological dimensions underpinning the motivation in their investment decisions, through a combination of thematic and framework analysis, the study found that psychological dimensions of motivation like personal agency, eudaimonic well-being and self-transcendence influence the decision to participate in equity crowdfunding fostering self-efficacy, self-actualisation and social wellness; that is, they provide a sense of self-endorsement to take on the risk associated with an investment choice. The study proves that such self-validation acts as a form of cognitive reappraisal to make decisions in uncertain contexts. It contributes to literature by extending prior applications of Self-Determination Theory to equity crowdfunding through new empirical insights on the psychological factors behind investor motivations. Also, the study for the first time combines SDT with Prospect Theory while providing actionable insights for leveraging communication tools that foster investor agency and active participation
Effects of New Zealand Black Currant Extract on Exercising Substrate Utilization and Postexercise Blood Pressure in Men and Women
Get PDFNew Zealand blackcurrant extract (NZBC) has been shown to increase fat oxidation during exercise and the post-exercise blood pressure in males and females. The change in fat oxidation by NZBC has also been shown to be correlated to body composition in males and females. There has never been a comparison of sex responses within the same study. Twenty-two participants (11 males and 11 females, age: 29±8 years, maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max): 44±9 mL·kg−1·min−1, body fat: 18±6 %) had resting blood pressure measured for 2 hr (no exercise). In a double-blind, placebo-controlled (PLA), randomised crossover design, participants completed one hour of treadmill exercise at 50% V̇O2max with expired gas measurement, followed by 2-hr resting blood pressure measurement with 7-days of NZBC or PLA. Average fat oxidation was different between the conditions (NZBC: 0.27±0.11, PLA: 0.21±0.12 g·min-1, P0.05) between body fat percentage and change in fat oxidation (ΔFATOX) (r=-0.079), with males also demonstrating no relationship (r=-0.069), but females did demonstrate a relationship (r=0.691, P<0.05). In the 2-hr rest, systolic pressure delta change was larger with NZBC than PLA (no exercise vs. NZBC: -5.5±5.4, vs. no exercise vs. PLA: -2.9±5.1 mmHg, P<0.001) but was not different between males and females. A 7-day intake of NZBC extract increases fat oxidation during moderate-intensity exercise and decreases post-exercise blood pressure in males and females. The magnitude of change in fat oxidation in females is correlated to body fat percentage
Rights and Justice in Theory and Practice: Process and Application in Law
No full textThis collection explores questions of rights and justice from theoretical and practical perspectives, by examining examples of the process and application of the law. The book brings together leading experts and early career academics to consider the application of rights, the achievability of justice and the methods available within varied legal frameworks to secure this. It offers a distinct approach by drawing contributions from a wide range of intellectual arenas thus breaking down legal silos and highlighting the interplay between different subjects. Authors confront the conceptual challenges of rights and justice, beginning with broad constitutional discussions in international and domestic contexts. The book examines institutions, procedure and matters of rights and justice located in numerous social contexts such as regarding interests in – or the protection of – property and the avoidance of discrimination or the protection of beliefs at work. For the younger generation, such questions are long term and, in many ways, evolving. Each chapter offers fascinating insight to support ongoing reflections on rights and justice in the modern world. The book will be of interest to scholars, students and practitioners with interests in human rights, socio-legal studies, areas of law such as family law, criminal law, employment law, as well as access to justice and constitutional justice
Intersectional Consciousness in Studies of Violence: Feminist Psychological Perspectives
No full textViolence has been a major area of global focus for feminist psychologists for decades. From its earliest volumes to the present day, Feminism & Psychology continues to provide a forum for critical and feminist psychological contributions in this domain. This work has collectively drawn attention to the power relations underscoring experiences of - and responses to - violence. Simultaneously, intersectional feminist theory has drawn attention to the complexities and nuances of these power relations. This work reveals how these power relations frame what counts as violence, whose experiences of violence 'matter', and who is worthy of attention, recognition, and support. In this Virtual Special Issue, we present examples of work from the Journal's history that address violence from this perspective. While some authors explicitly name this perspective as 'intersectional', others do not. As such, we observe an 'intersectional consciousness' that runs through this collection, both implicitly and explicitly. In response, we conclude that ongoing feminist intersectional dialogue, collaboration, and imagination is needed in order to engage with the shifting complexities of power, (in)visibility, and possibility that shape understandings and enactments of violence
Service Innovation Implementation in the Hospitality Industry
No full textThe pursuit of growth, productivity and competitive advantage have become a paramount concern for many hospitality companies. Companies choose different organic and inorganic strategies to expand their market share or remain competitive in a highly complex business environment. Innovation plays a crucial role in implementing growth strategy and achieving companies’ goals. Traditionally, approaches to innovation were focused on products, although the services sector has made a great contribution to global economic growth more recently. Despite this contribution, how service innovation is implemented in the services sector is captured in a limited way. This chapter discusses the concept of innovation, in particular in services companies, and suggests approaches to service innovation implementation for achieving expansion and competitiveness in the hospitality industry through the lens of service-dominant logic and value co-creation
Examining the impact of reinforcement sensitivity theory on compulsive internet use through difficulty in emotion regulation
Get PDFReinforcement Sensitivity Theory, encompassing Behavioural Inhibition and Activation Systems (BIS/BAS), may help us understand the modern-day phenomenon of compulsive Internet use. BAS, a neurologically appetitive system is sensitive to positive cues (e.g., rewards), and traditionally linked with addictive behaviours, whereas BIS is sensitive to negative cues (e.g., punishment), and inhibits behaviour. Analysing data on a sample of 209 young people attending university, BIS is found to be related to compulsive Internet use, not BAS. Furthermore, BIS is revealed to have a significant indirect effect on compulsive Internet use through difficulties in emotion regulation. The findings can be employed by practitioners, who work with compulsive Internet users, to try to weaken the patients’ inhibitory behaviours that may improve their emotion regulation skills, which in turn could help individuals reduce their need to be online. Longitudinal research is required to provide more reliable results and confirm the directionality of the effects
Developing as a Reflective Early Years Professional: A Thematic Approach 3rd Ed.
No full textHelps early years students and practitioners to get to grips with the key issues, through a critical and thematic approach which focuses on reflective practice. Theories and research into the nature of reflection are examined, how they can be used, and how they can improve practice, producing a more responsive and thoughtful, research-based workforce for young children and their families. In this third edition there is greater emphasis on issues related to inclusion and diversity, mental health and communication with parents. New pedagogic features include Team Talk designed to get all members of a work-based team to pool their expertise and knowledge, and to think critically and reflectively upon aspects that may directly affect their settings. There is also a new Evidence Informed Research Practice and Reflection feature which offers questions that emphasise the importance of up-to-date research material informing practice within a setting
Exploring midwives perceptions and experiences of home birth
Get PDFIn the context of the low national home-birth rate, a local home birth service was developed. Since its implementation, there has been no formal review of factors that may influence the home birth service’s effectiveness. Midwives’ perceptions and experience of home birth, which can have an impact on the home birth rate, has been largely unexplored. This service evaluation used a qualitative approach, which highlights that midwives believe issues such as: exposure to home birth, midwifery philosophy, essential home birth training and investment from management would increase midwives’ feelings of confidence in home birth, potentially increasing local home birth rates
Shaping the future: Exploring the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) endorsed undergraduate sport and exercise science curricula in the United Kingdom
Get PDFDespite high popularity, economic and social value of the sport and exercise sciences (SES) courses in the United Kingdom (UK), there has been no attempt to provide an overview of its higher education (HE) provision. Therefore, the aim of this study was two-fold. Firstly, to provide a thorough overview of the curricula of the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) endorsed undergraduate SES degree programmes in the UK. Secondly, to present a foundation of discussion points and considerations for those shaping and (re)designing sport degree programmes.
Curricula data from 2024 to 2025 were collected from 53 UK universities (44 English, 4 Scottish, 4 Welsh and 1 Northern Irish) offering CASES endorsed SES courses. Due to different degree structures in Scotland (a 4-year BSc (Hons) degree) and the rest of the UK (a 3-year BSc (Hons) degree), the data were summarised and presented separately as ‘Scotland’ and ‘RUK’. A total of 1328 modules were analysed by type (either ‘core’ or ‘optional’) and categorised into one of fifteen domains.
The results show that RUK universities were more prescriptive than those in Scotland, with 57 % of all SES modules being core compared to 45 % in Scottish institutions. However, the number of optional modules increased over the years in both systems reflecting the generally flexible structure of the SES degree. The curricula of Scottish and RUK SES degree programmes were predominantly multidisciplinary allowing institutions to tailor content in response to emerging fields and/or staff expertise. These findings have implications for future (re)design of SES degree curricula, not just in the UK but in similar settings. The current challenges curriculum developers face in keeping SES programmes relevant and preparing graduates for the workplace are discussed. Finally, we offer recommendations for overcoming these challenges
The embodiment of equitable ways to develop agentic wellbeing through movement maximizing personal and general spaces - re-tooling affordances as drivers of social justice
Get PDFThis paper explores physical affordances - features and practices supporting activity - and scrutinizes their accessibility to promote principle-led equity in movement. By examining how being active underpins capabilities essential for living well, a holistic perspective on using ‘self-space’ and surrounding space is presented. In line with the World Health Organization’s (2021) mandate for fairness in physical activity programming, a justice-oriented leadership approach across health and education is emphasized. The application of JEDI principles - Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - to physical movement highlights constructs of autonomy and agency, enabling individuals to make choices and act to invoke change (Virenque & Mossio, 2024).The concept of ‘constraints’ is extended from therapeutic roots (Taub et al., 1993) to adaptive movement facilitation (Newell, 1986). Constraints-informed pedagogies enhance embodied learning, fostering autonomy through interactive movement generation in physical education (Renshaw & Chow, 2018). Being well is understood as a composite of physical, cognitive, and emotional health - is recognized as a complex yet integral construct (Spratt, 2016; Ryff, 2014). Physical activity is shown to significantly influence health behaviours, encompassing mental and physical wellbeing (Liu et al., 2024)