894 research outputs found
Erosion Of Credibility: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Twitter News Headlines from The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, And USA Today
To entice and commodify social media news consumers, contemporary news organizations have increasingly relied on data analytics to boost audience engagement. Clicks, likes, and shares are the metrics that now guide the editorial process and shape decisions about content and coverage. As such, news headlines are regularly manipulated to attract the attention of those who quickly scroll through social media networks on computers and smartphones. However, few studies have examined the typologies of news content most likely to be manipulated in social media news headlines or the impact of news headline manipulation on news source credibility. For this research, source credibility theory has been updated for a practical application of today’s social media news landscape and used as a lens to examine the phenomenon, its impact on audience engagement, and association with traditional standards of journalism and credibility. A mixed methods content analysis was conducted of news headlines published on Twitter compared to headlines and content published on the websites of five traditional newspapers: the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and USA Today. The results indicated that the typologies of news most likely to be manipulated for Twitter publication (opinion, politics, health/medical), were also the least credible. Conversely, typologies of news that were least likely to be manipulated for Twitter publication (international, consumer, disaster), were rated the most credible
Contributions to Professional School Counselors Entering and Remaining in the Profession: A Grounded Theory
As the mental health needs of children and adolescents have reached a crisis level, the need for trained mental health professionals in the field is as important as ever. However, many states are currently experiencing a shortage of educators, including school counselors. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to understand the factors that contribute to school counselors selecting their career, as well as understanding what elements lead to the retention of professional school counselors. As there are no existing theories related to understanding the career choice of professional school counselors, nor pertaining to the supports leading to the retention of school counselors, a constructivist grounded theory methodology was employed for this study. School counselors in the State of Florida with 3 – 5 years of professional experience were interviewed. In total, 21 individuals were interviewed at least once, and five participants participated in a follow-up conversation. Utilizing an iterative approach to analysis, a single coder completed open, focused, and axial coding. The emerging codes resulted in two theories: (a) Contributions to School Counselor Career Theory (CSCCT), and (b) Retention of School Counselors Theory (RSCT). The findings of the study are relevant for counselor education programs, school districts, and counselor education research
IMPROVING POPULATION HEALTH BY ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF MENTAL HEALTH
This study examined the social determinants of mental health as influential factors on
health outcomes. Three research studies comprised the dissertation. The first study was a
systematic review that identified factors linking common mental disorders to the incidence
of the four most prevalent non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Interventions to prevent
poor health should target smokers, the elderly, women, and individuals with fewer than
12 years of schooling, according to findings. The second mixed-method study found that
the pandemic and its control measures negatively impacted social determinants of mental
health and health outcomes, with women, children and informal workers in Gaza being
most affected. Some of the strategies deployed by the United Nations for the Relief and
Works Agency in the Near East (UNRWA), such as the use of telemedicine, warrant
further investigation for efficiency and acceptability. The third study assessed UNRWA's
mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) response addressing the social
determinants of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. During Group Model
Building (GMB) workshops, participants shared their perspectives on what UNRWA did
and how it addressed the vulnerabilities of Palestine refugees in Gaza during the health
crisis. Findings suggested improving community wellbeing and enhancing staff support
for better future pandemic preparedness. The PhD concludes that addressing social
determinants of mental health is a joint responsibility between state and non-state actors
and that it is necessary to reduce health inequities to lessen the global burden of disease.
In addition to rigorous testing and contact tracing, addressing these determinants during
crises, for example by distributing financial aid to poor families and strengthening social
services, should be bolstered. This is especially important because evidence suggests that
enhancing the socioeconomic status of individuals reduces health inequities and improves
health outcomes
The impact of ESG factors on financial efficiency: An empirical analysis for the selection of sustainable firm portfolios
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are increasingly at the center of corporate and investment decisions. In this context, the aim of the paper was to test whether ESG factors impact on financial efficiency of a sample of firms belonging to different European sectors. This study enriches the literature of the field through a multi-sectoral analysis. The Data Envelopment Analysis was used as widely considered in empirical and financial studies. Research findings showed that ESGs impact on firm efficiency differently over sectors: some of them are more sensitive than others to ESG factors. Furthermore, for most sensitive sectors the risk-return characteristics related to ESGs were represented in order to provide insights for investors aiming to construct efficient and sustainable firm portfolios to invest in
A Qualitative Analysis of Corporate Responsibility for the Education of U.S. Citizens
Educated and trained workers represent the primary critical success factor needed for all organizations to achieve their mission. Organizations depend on a constant flow of educated applicants competing for their jobs at any given time. Traditionally, public, private, and charter schools prepared U.S. citizens for college, trade schools, military, or university, enabling them to then compete successfully for jobs of the era. Today, a myriad of problems face these schools, including disruptive change, uninvolved parents, lack for funding, teacher unions, politics, school overcrowding, COVID-19, outdated training methods, security, race issues, and more. The result is that this education model is in decline and the flow of skilled workers into companies is affecting the United States, which risks losing its ability to compete locally and globally. Consensus that transcends party politics, religious infighting, and greedy decision-making must be reached in time to analyze this big-picture problem. The United States has reached a strategic inflection point and must respond to this disruptive change by developing creative, innovative, and state-of-the-art solutions to this problem, or she may not fulfill God’s will for this country. Companies strive to reach critical mass where they are self-sustaining, but this cannot be done without a change in how people are educated in the United States, which may require business and education to collaborate to reach the same goals, combining education and opportunity. This qualitative case study examined the problem that organizational leaders in the United States face, and specifically the challenges they encounter when strategically planning initiatives that will ensure a pool of educated, skilled, and talented workers available to their organizations now and in the future. Semi-structured interviews with the working population in Eastern Tennessee provided insights to this problem facing organizations across the spectrum
The role of SEW and TMT behaviours in family business innovation: Evidence from China
A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the University of Wolverhampton for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.Innovation is the lifeblood of a family business and plays an important role in developing the firm's competitiveness and achieving sustainable growth. As the majority of Chinese private firms and the main foundation of China's private sector, Chinese family businesses are an emerging force for innovation. This thesis attempts to unravel the innovation “black box” of family firms by exploring the mechanisms of how and why family firms are more efficient during the innovation process. Drawing upon stewardship theory and upper echelon theory, this study investigates how socioemotional wealth (SEW) influences the innovation inputs, the relationship between innovation inputs and outputs, and the role of top management team (TMT) behaviours during the conversion from innovation inputs to outputs.
Based on a mixed-method study, this thesis investigates the mechanism of the innovation process using quantitative survey data from 473 Chinese family-controlled small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and qualitative interview data from 12 Chinese family-controlled SMEs. The key findings of this thesis revealed that different dimensions of SEW shape decision-making on innovation inputs for family firms in China. Specifically, the results indicate that family influence and control have negative implications for innovation inputs, while binding social ties, emotional attachment, and renew family bonds positively affect the innovation inputs. Moreover, this thesis finds that innovation inputs have indirect effects on innovation outputs through TMT behaviours. The use of knowledge and skills, trust, and cognitive conflicts by TMTs partially mediate the relationship between innovation inputs and outputs.
This research extends the understanding of the innovation process in the family businesses by exploring SEW-related innovation decision-making processes and administrative behaviour at the TMT level, which tackles the conundrum of how family firms can win innovations with limited innovation inputs. Moreover, it also enriches the literature on Chinese family business innovation, which provides new insights about family business innovation in emerging economies, thus contributing towards a more holistic picture of family business innovation globally. Practically, this research provides a comprehensive understanding of the innovation process in Chinese family businesses. It juxtaposes the viewpoints of family owners, policymakers, and managers on how family businesses in China can innovate and thrive in an emerging market
Critical success factors of Latino entrepreneurs
Latino entrepreneurs in the U.S. face myriad challenges in their pursuits, with unique obstacles owing to their minority and, sometimes, immigrant status. This study investigated the critical success factors of Latino entrepreneurs in the United States. This study utilized a Delphi methodology to identify the critical success factors and thematic analysis of the identified success factors to create the theoretical model. An expert panel of individuals of Latino origin who identified either as active entrepreneurs or individuals with at least 2 years of experience working in a leadership role with an organization that serves or works with Latino entrepreneurs (e.g., Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center) were recruited using LinkedIn. Three survey rounds were administered based on 75 critical items identified in extant literature and 15 items suggested by panelists on the Round 1 survey. Across the three rounds, 74 of the 90 total items (82.2%) achieved consensus. A thematic analysis of the consensus items indicated four themes critical to Latino entrepreneurial success: competencies, work values and motivations, personal traits, and help-seeking behaviors. A new model for Latino entrepreneurial success entitled the Linares ImmiGrit Model was created based on the study results. When Latino entrepreneurs’ competencies, work values and motivations, and personal traits are applied and fortified through help-seeking and giving with relation to one’s interpersonal support network, culturally relevant institutions, and self-study and formal training, a generative cycle of both entrepreneurship and contribution may become possible. In this way, both individual accomplishments but beneficial community outcomes emerge. The dissertation contributes to the growing body of knowledge on entrepreneurship and provides a foundation for future research and policy development aimed at promoting entrepreneurial success among diverse populations. Based on these findings, Latino entrepreneurs are advised to (a) uncover their unique reasons for business ownership and use these to sustain them through the inevitable challenges, (b) be proactive in assessing their competencies and addressing any gaps through help-seeking, and (c) be deliberate about both seeking and offering help so that, collectively, Latino entrepreneurs advance in renewed strength together
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