According to Ferreira (2005:86), four elements may be discerned when attempting to define a social problem. The four elements are: a pressure (influential) group; a social condition; a set of values and norms; and collective action. Taking these four elements as building blocks the following definition of a social problem may be arrived at: A social condition, known to a pressure group as posing a threat to current values and norms, that requires collective action to rectify (Pretorius, Le Roux, Lesufi
Internet. The studies investigated several aspects such as customer adoption of online grocery shopping (Verhoef and Langerak, 2001; Hansen, 2005), consumer response to online grocery shopping (Morganosky and Cude, 2000), customers’ attitudes toward online grocery shopping (Ramus and Nielsen, 2005; Huang and Oppewal, 2006), and the Technology Adoption Model (TAM) (Kurnia and Chien, 2003; Ahn, 2005). TAM is very popular in explaining the adoption process of technology. There are various studies that applied
components exist, which are: (a) a perceived pressure or incentive; (b) a perceived opportunity; and, (c) a perceived ability to rationalize the fraudulent act (Albrecht, Holland et al., 2015; Boyle et al., 2015; Buchholz, 2012; Cressey, 1953/1971; Free & Murphy, 2015). These three components of the fraud theory work together interactively based on individual perceptions (Albrecht, Holland et al., 2015). Cressey (1953/1971) strongly suggested that perceived nonshareable problems serve as the stimulus
(perfection) and setting of excessively high standards of performance accompanied by tendencies for extremely critical evaluation of one’s performance are the core of this phenomenon (Stoeber & Otto, 2006). In general population, perfectionism is usually perceived as a negative psychological phenomenon leading to other unfavourable results (e.g. experiencing high level of stress). This extremely polarized attitude used to be also kept by many researchers connecting perfectionism with psychopathology outcomes
reason why students of minority races have lesser academic achievement when provided the same economic opportunities and environment in which to learn as white students. Several hypotheses assert that the inequalities must be due to racialized peer pressure and unjust teacher interactions or different racial expectations to which minority students and white students hold themselves. In her article “Studying While Black: Trust, Opportunity, and Disrespect,” Sally Haslanger asserts that blacks are denied
The current study focus determines whether or not physical activity makes a positive or a negative impact on undergraduate Baylor students, who are undergoing perceived stress because of their class work. Ninety undergraduate students participated in a survey after signing a consent form; the survey included demographic questions, a Perceived Stress Scale, and a Habitual Physical Activity Questionnaire. Questions regarding their stress levels in the past month and how much physical activity each
Harmful use of alcohol contributes 3.3 million deaths every year according to WHO (2015), which is representative of 5.9% of all deaths across the globe. Despite governmental law of putting the drinking age to be 18 and over (UK and Ireland), Many studies reported that within the last ten years that have examined the drinking habits of young people, results show that UK teenagers are characterized by high levels of intoxication and binge drinking. (Binge drinking is defined by the NHS and NOS as drinking
Social influence occurs when one's emotions, opinions, or behaviors are affected by others.[1] Social influence takes many forms and can be seen in conformity, socialization, peer pressure, obedience, leadership, persuasion, sales, and marketing. In 1958, Harvard psychologist, Herbert Kelman identified three broad varieties of social influence.[2] 1. Compliance is when people appear to agree with others, but actually keep their dissenting opinions private. 2. Identification is when people
2009 ABSTRACT Purpose - This study is aimed at investigating the factors influencing the online banking acceptance in Kota Kinabalu, Northern Borneo, Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach - This study applies technology acceptance model (TAM) as the base model in to investigate the online banking acceptance. For this purpose, a linear regression is employed to examine the factors influencing online banking acceptance. The model employs perceived credibility, perceived enjoyment, and social norm, in
what really Is bulimia nervosa and how can it be prevented. Meaning that knowing could give an advantage, allowing us to notice if something is wrong. For the sake of research empirical studies were review as well as journal articles for this specific topic. In a research article by (Mond et al., 2004) the study was based on women’s belief concerning causes and risk factors of bulimia. The researches conducted a two-phase epidemiological (medicine that deals with health problems) survey. For the