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Communicating Health Through Images: How Social Media Visuals Shape Body Comparison in Chinese Young Women
Get PDFSocial media has intensified appearance-related pressures among young women, especially in cultures that idealize thinness. In China, the widespread circulation of idealized body imagery online poses challenges to women's body satisfaction and self-perception. This study explores how different types of social media images influence appearance-based social comparison from a media and health communication perspective. A between-subjects experimental design was employed with 369 female Chinese university students randomly assigned to view one of five image types: thin-ideal posed, thin-ideal functional, full-figured posed, full-figured functional, or neutral scenery. After exposure, participants completed a measure of appearance comparison. ANOVA and post-hoc analyses showed that participants exposed to images of human models—regardless of body type or pose—reported significantly higher appearance comparison levels than those who viewed neutral scenery. No significant differences were found between the four model image groups. Findings suggest that the presence of human figures alone may trigger appearance comparison, highlighting the powerful visual influence of media content. This study offers practical insights into digital image design and supports the inclusion of neutral, non-human visuals in media strategies aimed at promoting healthier self-image among young women
Contemporary Trends in Political Communication and Public Relations: A Global Bibliometric Analysis of Research Patterns in Political Discourse (2020-2024)
Get PDFThrough bibliometric analysis, this study provides an overview of the evolution of public communication in political contexts between 2020 and 2024 with respect to research trends, collaboration patterns and emerging themes within the fields of political communication and public relations research. Using methods of systematic analysis visiting Scopus database, the study analyzes 2,367 documents that have been published over 860 sources, illustrating the theoretical development and methodological approaches in this field during an era characterized by pivotal technological and social transitions. The study uncovers significant patterns of hierarchy in terms of production and collaboration, with a clear geographical skew towards North American and European institutions but growing activity from the wider Asia-Pacific regions. The United States is at the top of research output, followed by the UK and Germany. The annual growth rate of 1.64% in publication trends reflects a sustained scholarly interest on the subject between 2020 and November, 2023. Thematic analysis reveals a handful of research clusters, identifying digital media and social networks as the home base for most publications, followed by two other themes: electoral politics and crisis communication. This includes the immediate implications of COVID-19, which prompted new research directions around crisis communication and public trust, as well as future-oriented trajectories indicated by emerging topics including alternative media and political fandom
ZAT: A Psychospiritual -Developmental Diagnosis Framework for Youth Empowerment: Integrating Brain, Heart, Spirit, and Coaching Dimensions for Holistic Growth
Get PDFThe ZAT Framework applies an evidence-based faith-informed projections model to guide youth development through a holistic assessment and individualized educational trajectory. Rooted in Islamic morality and in accordance with international education standards, ZAT has four core components; Brain, Heart, Spirit, and Coaching, focusing on cognitive development, emotional strength, aspiration for self and society and is in constant guidance to three-tiered coaching. Beyond responsive models, ZAT Framework extrapolates the empowerment in the struggle of identity formation, mental health, career readiness, and moral compass navigation. ZAT is not just a means of early diagnosis, but an operating school which cultivates a lifelong learning attitude, critical thinking, and value-based leadership. In the process, it helps connect classic Islamic concepts with emerging best practices in education, including CASEL's SEL competencies, P21 Skills Framework, and UNESCO Four Pillars of Education. Research will now shift to the validation and adaptation of the AI-assisted coaching model for sustainable and wide-scale impact
VFC Competence Framework as a Human Resources Development Framework: A Qualitative Study of Competency-Based Teaching and Learning Theories
Get PDFUnderstanding and nurturing the requisite competencies for success have emerged as essential due to rapidly changing professional landscapes. If the future of the workspace is to stay relevant, this research has developed a detailed Competency Framework to document such knowledge types. The framework is built on three such dimensions: Functional Expertise, which covers role and domain specific, digital and interdisciplinary competencies; Cognitive Psychology, embracing critical thinking and emotional resilience, as well as interpersonal effectiveness; and Visionary Management, focusing on leadership and management as well as strategic innovation. This is based on well-established theories, such as Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory, Bandura's Social Learning Theory, Seligman's PERMA Model etc.This approach uniquely integrates systematic reviews, qualitative meta-analysis, and real-world observations to forge a framework that connects academic findings with industry realities. The study additionally has implications for future research including empirical verification and cultural adaptation of the framework. This framework includes characteristics for organizations and educators to develop resilient, emotionally intelligent, agile professionals who can excel in and with a wide range of environments
‘Our Family Is Forever Broken’: A Discourse Study on Victim Impact Statements from George Floyd’s Case
Get PDFVictim Impact Statements (VIS) facilitate victims’ participation in the judicial process by enabling them to speak out the harm they have sustained. It also serves as a form of testimony for judges and jurors in making legal decisions. Employing discourse information theory and transitivity system, this paper aims to examine how VIS fulfill their dual objectives as a means to relieve grief for the victim’s families and serving as verbal testimony in court. To this end, this paper analyzes how ideational meanings are realized through linguistic choices and information structures in three VIS from George Floyd’s case, and further explores their perceived impact through an analysis of audience responses. Findings reveal that the three VIS exhibit similar information structures and process type distributions, which are predominately fact-oriented and then effective in expressing grief. Moreover, the audience show strong empathy towards the victim’s families and widely criticize the defendant and his mother for lacking remorse and apology, which may offer indirect insight into how such statements may influence judicial perceptions. This paper provides a linguistic perspective on how VIS function as tools of emotional expression and judicial reference, influencing perceptions of justice within the court and in broader social contexts
Impact of Media Exposure on Environmental Legal Literacy and-Pro Environmental Behaviors Among University Students
Get PDFThis study discussed how much media exposure contributes to environmental legal literacy and pro-environmental behavior among university students in Saudi Arabia. It adopted a quantitative design through the administration of a structured questionnaire to 120 respondents purposively selected from the law and media student cohorts. The data revealed, by independent samples t-test analysis, that the environmental awareness and pro-environmental behavior were significantly higher in the media students compared to their counterparts studying law (MD = 25.36, p < 0.001). Indeed, such results would advocate that media channels are powerful instruments toward ecological responsibility as well as raising legal literacy levels among university students. Still, they demonstrate such behavior to a lesser degree due to curricular constraints in the learning process of matters relating to the environment, on ecological responsibility, and the role of clear legal guidance in enhancing its effects. These findings advocate the combination of media and legal education for raising environmental consciousness and sustaining pro-environmental behavior. Advancing the level of environmental awareness requires ecological standards to be implemented by the whole society so that the general public becomes acquainted with the standards of sustainability principles and practices
The Impact of Live - streaming E-commerce on Consumer Behaviour in China
Get PDFLive streaming e-commerce is experiencing a remarkable rise. With the growing digital penetration and the burgeoning popularity of digital platforms among young consumers, it has become a dominant force. A recent study shows that a live streamer's public image and the pleasure consumers derive from live streaming are the most potent factors shaping Chinese consumer behavior. Price promotions and consumer-streamer interaction also play significant roles. This research is of great relevance to live streaming e-commerce brands. By leveraging this in - depth understanding of consumer preferences, they can formulate targeted marketing strategies, which in turn are likely to boost consumer purchase intentions and drive business growth
Perceived Trust and Perceived Value’s Influence on Consumers’ Purchase Intention in Otome Games
Get PDFOtome games, targeting female audiences through romantic narratives, have gained prominence in China, exemplified by titles like Love and Deepspace that generate substantial revenues. Despite their commercial success, research on consumer behavior in this niche market remains limited, particularly regarding factors influencing purchase intentions for digital and physical products. This study addresses this gap by examining how perceived value and perceived trust shape purchase intentions. Using a quantitative approach, the researchers collected data from Otome game players via questionnaires and analyzed it using SPSS. Results demonstrate that perceived value exerts a significant positive influence on purchase intentions for both product categories, whereas perceived trust shows no statistically meaningful impact. These findings indicate that Otome game consumers prioritize experiential value over trust-based considerations when making purchasing decisions. The study contributes to the understanding of female-centric gaming markets by highlighting perceived value’s critical role in driving consumer behavior. Practically, it recommends that game developers concentrate on enhancing value-driven elements, such as narrative depth, character development, and exclusive content, to stimulate sales, rather than allocating resources to trust-building mechanisms
A New Screening Tool for the Early Identification of Risk Factors for the Development of Reading Problems in Kindergarten and First Grade Students
Get PDFEarly diagnosis of reading disorders is essential for intervention and later academic success. A tablet-based, group-administered screening measure, Risk Factor Screener for Reading (RiFS-R), identifies students at-risk for Phonics and/or Phonological Awareness difficulties. All students entering kindergarten should have already mastered the skills reflected in the RiFS-R. Students (n=657) in kindergarten or first grade completed the RiFs-R during the school day. Composite scores indicated that 42% of the 384 kindergarten students showed risk factors in Phonics, and 84% had risk factors in Phonological Awareness. Of the 273 1st graders screened, 32% showed risk factors for Phonics, and 70% showed risk factors for Phonological Awareness. Findings suggested that most students in kindergarten and 1st grade were already behind when they started the academic year, indicating that widespread screening would provide important information for early childhood curricula
Online Learning Environments as Spaces for Inter-Institutional Dialogue and Interaction: A Best Practice between University Students and Second Chance School Learners
Get PDFThis article presents a best practice implemented in an online course during the winter semester of the 2020–2021 academic year at the School of Early Childhood Education (TEPAE) in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. As part of the course Education and Lifelong Learning, available online communication and collaboration tools were utilized to foster connection and interaction between university students enrolled in the course and four adult learners from the Second Chance School (SDE) of Chania, Crete. The screening of a documentary in the undergraduate course—featuring the motivations and experiences of four female learners attending the SDE—served as a trigger for initiating a meaningful exchange of thoughts and emotions between the learners of the two educational institutions. The primary experiences of the SDE learners depicted in the video, and the secondary experience of the university students watching it, led to written communication and interaction between the two groups, that cultivated mutual understanding and critical reflection. The data, analyzed through thematic analysis, were drawn from the e-learning platform used by TEPAE and the written texts sent by the four SDE learners to the university students. Findings show that well-designed online learning environments can foster emotional engagement, empathy, critical reflection, and meaningful learner interaction within higher education learning communities as well as beyond institutional boundaries