Empirical Study on Social Media Exposure and Fear as Drivers of Anxiety and Depression during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 5312 - 5312

Published: March 16, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an abundance of news and information dominating media outlets, leading to a widespread atmosphere fear uncertainty, potentially having adverse effects on mental health. This study aims explore whether social exposure contributes anxiety depression. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted using standardized questionnaire collect data exposure, COVID-19, depression, from 327 employed individuals the United States. Structural equation modeling analyze relationships between anxiety, results suggest that leads fear, These findings highlight potential health reducing could help minimize levels. It also emphasizes significance understanding impact depression provides guidance for managing coping with this pandemic. study’s relevance lies gaining critical insights into pros cons health-related during novelty its unique perspective distinct psychological implications.

Language: Английский

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Scenarios for the development of the economy of Uzbekistan in the conditions of instability of the world economy

E3S Web of Conferences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 371, P. 05016 - 05016

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

The article presents a systematic analysis of the natural and economic potential national economy Republic Uzbekistan. research methodology is based on use dialectical logic system-structural approach. General scientific methods techniques were used in work: abstraction, grouping, qualitative expert assessments, quantitative comparative synthesis. Based study trends development world technologies future, author proves that when choosing priority areas sectors, emphasis should be placed those will give maximum effect for resource conservation, growth competitiveness domestic products, sustainable employment, reduction transaction costs, human capital. During discussion results study, method scenarios was used, which allows combining factors conditions within limited number alternative models growth, using modern model analytical tools to assess most likely consequences their implementation. In conclusion, it concluded considered represent extreme hypothetical directions long-term determine framework optimal solutions sought.

Language: Английский

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Psychological factors influencing child safety awareness: a study on abduction prevention education

Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: May 14, 2025

Background Child safety awareness is critical, particularly in abduction prevention. This study investigates psychological factors influencing children, recognizing the limitations of primarily informational approaches. Methods A mixed-methods approach was employed with 300 children aged 6–12 and 30 parents/educators. Quantitative data were collected via surveys measuring self-efficacy, anxiety, awareness. Qualitative gathered through semi-structured interviews exploring experiences perceptions. Results analyses revealed a significant positive correlation between self-efficacy [ r = 0.62, p < 0.001, 95% CI (0.54, 0.70)] negative anxiety −0.47, (−0.55, −0.38)]. Qualitatively, key themes included importance open communication, complex impact parental (e.g., one parent noted, “I worry I’m scaring him”), effectiveness interactive educational strategies. Conclusion Comprehensive education programs should enhance while managing promoting communication. research integrates insights to inform future interventions improve child protection

Language: Английский

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НЕКОТОРЫЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ МЕТОДОЛОГИИ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ ИНСТИТУЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ СРЕДЫ МАЛЫХ ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫХ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЙ

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(4), P. 21 - 34

Published: April 4, 2023

Трендом научных исследований последних лет является актуализация необходимости преобразования институтов в Узбекистане. Отечественная институциональная школа пока не выработала адекватного специфике национальных малых промышленных предприятий методологического инструментария, на который можно было бы опереться процессах исследования, оценки и внедрения институциональных преобразований этом секторе промышленности. Целью исследования анализ современных теорий методологии институциональной среды предприятий.

Language: Русский

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Listen to the Scientists: Effects of Exposure to Scientists and General Media Consumption on Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Mechanisms During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024, P. 1 - 14

Published: April 26, 2024

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, scientists around globe have engaged in science communication to an unprecedented degree convey first-hand epidemiological knowledge and information on preventive measures. The present work is aimed at empirically investigating impact of direct exposure as compared general COVID-19-related media consumption ( N=698 ) central cognitive, affective, behavioral variables, based extended parallel process model (EPPM) its adaptations. A segment sample comprises individuals recruited independently, while others were sourced from online panel. Importantly, this study was conducted outset pandemic. results revealed that positively affected recipients’ self-efficacy. General consumption, by contrast, perceived threat well fear uncertainty. Both sources adherence protective

Language: Английский

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Adoption of identity theft protection services in social media: A PMT investigation

Sustainable Engineering and Innovation ISSN 2712-0562, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(1), P. 87 - 102

Published: May 15, 2024

In the last few years, social media has become a part of our lives. It is not website anymore. offers us blogging, watching videos, and connecting with more people. profiles, we create virtual identity. We share every piece information connected to Social very important changes itself tremendously; it also makes possible for criminals take their work another level. Many crimes happen on media. One them identity theft. As own identities There high risk For this reason, many theft protection services have been created. With protection, are able protect Those production my best product because they help identify threats get rid them. They give from in exchange some monthly fees. But those common nation. don't know if will country or not. thesis, be find out adoption intention through PMT investigations.

Language: Английский

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The role of social media on COVID-19 preventive behaviors worldwide, systematic review

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(7), P. e0306284 - e0306284

Published: July 10, 2024

The likelihood of COVID-19 spreading from one individual to another is impacted by personal factors, preventive actions taken, and the quantity length exposure. Social media instantly shares health information with public so medical professionals can interact them.

Language: Английский

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The impact of TV series consumption on cultural knowledge: An empirical study based on gratification–cultivation theory

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Dec. 22, 2022

This study aims to clarify the media-induced trends of cross-cultural transmission and examine implicit promotional potential for cultural branding. The gratification cultivation theories are used explore media prospect in forming perceptions foreign cultures’ traditions, habits, norms, values contribute international communication. We analyzed theoretical applicability case China–Thailand contemporary culture. A total 856 Chinese series watchers were surveyed. Structural equation modeling was analyze path effect consumption TV on other endogenous variables. Results showed that product strengthens bilateral relations. Moreover, acceptance appropriation during engagement with characters producers lead favorable attitudes toward target confirm positive mutual association between their current context. offers an important contribution through its finding need significantly positively impacts learning raises awareness, thereby leading sustainable practices.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 in social media: the effect of fear appeal messages in Facebook on users’ perception of hygienic measures to prevent contracting the disease

Media Asia, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 51(3), P. 448 - 469

Published: Jan. 7, 2024

With the outbreak of COVID-19 in late 2019, a massive wave fear appeal messages related to this disease was published on social media platforms, including Facebook. This research uses Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) explore impact Facebook perception hygienic measures users Afghanistan. A nationwide paper-and-pen survey conducted among exposed five highly populated cities The EPPM questionnaire developed using World Health Organization's recommendations for preventive hygiene. By stratified random sampling method, 425 participants were selected. Pearson correlation coefficients and multilinear regression tests used analyze data. results show significant relationship between exposure perceptions threat severity, susceptibility COVID-19, self-efficacy, response efficacy. that can help us predict severity susceptibility. Finally, study perceived higher level than their so they led process control.

Language: Английский

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Examining the Impact of Social Media Advertisements and Consumers’ Perceptions on Consumers’ Trust: Evidence from Egyptian public healthcare campaigns

The Academic Journal of Contemporary Commerical Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(1), P. 60 - 73

Published: March 1, 2024

This paper examines the effect of social media marketing and consumer perceptions on trust, with respect to demographics as a moderator variable. The advertisements in this study are evaluated based their legitimacy informational value. Despite changeable nature customer views, it is assessed by selective awareness retention changing demographics; moderating factor (age, gender, income, education). dependent variable research trust which proxied sincerity prior experience. Due scarcity addressing impact Egypt, particularly public sectors, would contribute existing literature providing deeper understanding commercials. Furthermore, findings assist development valuable guidelines for online platforms improve introduced Egyptian market. current qualitative data acquired from in-depth interviews select doctors who participated "100 Million Health" campaign, quantitative derived an survey distributed members general public. In respect, cement identification major issues formulation essential conclusions. results revealed considerable relationship between advertising views trust.

Language: Английский

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