Impact of Crowded Restaurant Perception on Affectivity and Behavioral Intentions

This research aims to assess the influence of restaurant customers\u27 perceived crowdedness on their behavioral intentions. The data were collected via a questionnaire developed based on the literature. Obtained 459 questionnaires were analyzed using explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling methods. It was determined that perception of human crowdedness impacted behavioral intentions in a positive manner, while the perception of spatial crowdedness had a negative influence. Therefore, findings show that perceived human crowdedness does not influence affectivity, whereas spatial crowdedness has a negative effect on it

Risk Perception and COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors: Application of the Integrative Model of Behavioral Prediction

Preventing the COVID-19 outbreak primarily depends on individuals’ willingness to adopt social distancing and mask wearing behaviors. However, little is known about what drives individuals to adopt these behaviors. Guided by the Integrative Model of Behavioral Prediction, this study surveyed 590 adults in the US during the early stages of the outbreak to identify factors influencing intentions to practice social distancing and wear masks. Structural equation modeling results show that while attitudes are positively associated with intentions to perform both behaviors, perceived norms are positively associated with intentions to wear masks, and self-efficacy is positively associated with intentions to practice social distancing. Additionally, results indicate that adding personal risk perception and societal risk perception as distal variables increases the model’s predictive power. Results reveal that while social risk perception is positively associated with attitudes, perceived norms, and self-efficacy for both behaviors, personal risk perception is negatively associated with attitudes toward mask wearing, and perceived norms and self-efficacy for both behaviors. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed

The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Efficacy in Developing Entrepreneurial Career Intentions

The purpose of this study was to empirically examine the relationships among the constructs of entrepreneurial career intentions, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurial self-efficacy. The author used structural equation modeling with a sample of 218 business students to test the hypotheses. The results suggest that (1) the greater the perception of emotional intelligence the greater the entrepreneurial career intentions and (2) the greater the entrepreneurial self-efficacy the greater the entrepreneurial career intentions. The author then discusses practical applications and areas for future research

Indonesian Consumers’ Preferences for Herbal Products: The Impact of Safety and Attitude on Consumer Intentions

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived safety and consumer intentions and to determine the effect of risk perception as a moderator of consumer purchase intentions for using herbal products. Primary data were collected via purposive sampling, with a total sample of 271 questionnaire responses collected from consumers of herbal products in Indonesia. The relationship between perceived safety, health awareness, attitudes, and intentions to purchase herbal products, was examined by applying structural equation modeling. The empirical results indicated that health awareness and attitude are necessary determinants of this phenomenon. The results show that risk perception does not moderate the effect of perceived safety and intentions to purchase. Due to the safety and risk issues in using herbal products, providing consumers with practical information will encourage more consumers to purchase herbal products. This research provides enlightenment concerning consumer preferences, makes it possible to predict consumers’ purchasing behavior in respect of herbal products, and is of practical benefit for the expansion of herbal products businesses

Recipients\u27 Perception of Service Quality, Satisfaction and their Behavioral Intention in Home-delivered Meal Program

This study was conducted to evaluate the recipients’ perception of service quality, satisfaction, and behavioral intention in home delivery program. Using structural equation modeling, this paper shows that food quality and volunteer’s attitude stimuli that enhance satisfaction. Results also suggest that satisfaction mediate the relationship between food quality and behavioral intentions. The results are theoretically and practically meaningful because they address the relationships among three types of perceived quality (food, kindness, and responsiveness), satisfaction, and behavioral intentions in the meals-on-wheels program

Factors determining patients’ intentions to use point-of-care testing medical devices for self-monitoring: The case of international normalised ratio self-testing

This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted noncommercial use, provided the original work is properly cited. - Copyright @ 2012 Dove Medical Press LtdThis article has been made available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund.Purpose: To identify factors that determine patients' intentions to use point-of-care medical devices, ie, portable coagulometer devices for self-testing of the international normalized ratio (INR) required for ongoing monitoring of blood-coagulation intensity among patients on long-term oral anticoagulation therapy with vitamin K antagonists, eg, warfarin. Methods: A cross-sectional study that applied the technology-acceptance model through a self-completed questionnaire, which was administered to a convenience sample of 125 outpatients attending outpatient anticoagulation services at a district general hospital in London, UK. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, factor analyses, and structural equation modeling. Results: The participants were mainly male (64%) and aged ≥ 71 years (60%). All these patients were attending the hospital outpatient anticoagulation clinic for INR testing; only two patients were currently using INR self-testing, 84% of patients had no knowledge about INR self-testing using a portable coagulometer device, and 96% of patients were never offered the option of the INR self-testing. A significant structural equation model explaining 79% of the variance in patients’ intentions to use INR self-testing was observed. The significant predictors that directly affected patients' intention to use INR self-testing were the perception of technology (β = 0.92, P < 0.001), trust in doctor (β = −0.24, P = 0.028), and affordability (β = 0.15, P = 0.016). In addition, the perception of technology was significantly affected by trust in doctor (β = 0.43, P = 0.002), age (β = −0.32, P < 0.001), and affordability (β = 0.23, P = 0.013); thereby, the intention to use INR self-testing was indirectly affected by trust in doctor (β = 0.40), age (β = −0.29), and affordability (β = 0.21) via the perception of technology. Conclusion: Patients’ intentions to use portable coagulometers for INR self-testing are affected by patients' perceptions about the INR testing device, the cost of device, trust in doctors/clinicians, and the age of the patient, which need to be considered prior to any intervention involving INR self-testing by patients. Manufacturers should focus on increasing the affordability of INR testing devices for patients’ self-testing and on the potential role of medical practitioners in supporting use of these medical devices as patients move from hospital to home testing.This study is funded by the Multidisciplinary Assessment of Technology Centre for Healthcare (MATCH) program (EPSRC grant EP/GO12393/1)

The Influence of Social Media Influencers (SMI) on The Pro-Environmental Behavior of Thai Generation Y Regarding the Purchase of Electric Vehicles

The purpose of this study was to apply the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to investigate the influence of social media influencers (SMI) on Facebook on the perception of pro-environmental values, price value, and subjective norms, which resulted in an increase in positive green purchase attitudes and green purchase intentions regarding electric vehicles (EV). The model was developed and tested on 410 Thais from Generation Y using structural equation modeling. Findings show that SMI on Facebook has a positive impact on pro-environmental values, price value, and subjective norms. However, the only factor found to influence green purchase attitudes was collectivistic value perceptions in terms of pro-environmental values. Price value and subjective norms also affect how people feel about green purchases, which in turn affects their plans to make green purchases. As a result, this study's findings contribute to a better understanding of the perception of pro-environmental values and intentions to purchase EVs, which could also play a crucial role in encouraging sustainable consumption

Considering business start-up in recession time. The role of risk perception and economic context in shaping the entrepreneurial intent

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine under-researched psychological and environmental factors related to entrepreneurial motivation and intention. This helps us to explore the links between risk perception (risk as opportunity and risk as threat), economic context (in a recession), entrepreneurial motivation (personal attitudes and perceived behavioral control) and intention for new venture creation. Design/methodology/approach – A sample of 619 individuals from two European countries, Spain and Great Britain, is studied. A range of control variables have been considered, including demographics, human/social capital and country effects. Structural equation modeling is used to analyze the relationships among the model constructs. Findings – The structural model broadly holds and adequately fits the data. Entrepreneurial risk perception is strongly linked with entrepreneurial motivation. Entrepreneurial motivation, in turn, is strongly linked with entrepreneurial intention. It suggests, therefore, an indirect effect of risk perception on intentions. Economic context is also linked with risk perception and entrepreneurial intentions. Research limitations/implications – Results from this exploratory study suggest a role of risk perception in establishing the entrepreneurial intention of individuals. Therefore, greater attention should be paid to this element in entrepreneurship education programs. Similarly, perceptions about the economic (recessionary) environment and its relationship with risk perception also have to be taken into account, with the purpose of letting students understand the possibilities that are present in a recessionary situation. Originality/value – This is the first time that perceptions about risk and the economic context are tested within the theory of planned behavio

PENGARUH FAKTOR – FAKTOR MARKETING MIX TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN BERBELANJA DI HYPERMARKET DENGAN NILAI PERSEPSI SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI (Studi Kasus Pada Assalaam Hypermarket)

The Influence Marketing Mix Factors to Purchase Intentions at Hypermarket With Consumer Perception Value as Variable Mediated ( Case Study at Assalaam Hypermarket ) This Research aim to develop a model research into studying how variables marketing mix, influence purchase intentions, through consumer perception value in Assalaam Hypermarket. This Research use sample counted 384 taken Assalaam Hypermarket visitor responder in spanning three weeks time. Analysis method use Structural Equation Modeling with LISREL software 8.3. Result of examination show three marketing mix variables having an effect on positively and signification to consumer perception value is product variable, promotion mix and place, variable price is do not signification in influencing consumer perception value. Promotion mix variable represent dominant variable in influencing consumer perception value. Perception consumer value, have an effect on positive by signification to purchase intentions customer Assalaam Hypermarket. Keyword : marketing mix, product, price, place, promotion mix, consumer perception value, purchase intentions and Assalaam Hypermarke

Compensation, Perceptions of Organizational Culture, and Turnover Intention: Does Organizational Commitment Mediate the Relationship?

An employee’s turnover intention to the company is related to organizational commitment, where several factors, such as compensation and perception of organizational culture, strongly support the success of organizational commitment. This research was conducted at PT Andalan Busana Boyolali Indonesia, with 155 respondents who met the requirements with a sampling technique admired as simple random sampling. The data analysis techniques used are Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through AMOS 21 software and the Sobel test to explore the proposed relationship. The results of this study indicate that compensation and perceptions of organizational culture are directly related to having a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment. Meanwhile, compensation and the perception of organizational culture are directly related to negatively and significantly affecting turnover intentions. In addition, the results also show that employee organizational commitment mediates the effect of compensation and organizational culture perceptions on turnover intentions. This research provides information for companies and related parties to reduce employee turnover rates by increasing financial and non-financial appreciation and evaluating the prevailing organizational culture to provide employee comfort