{"title":"Unhealthy Aesthetic Comparisons: How Fit Influencers Sculpt Spanish Adolescents’ Body Image Satisfaction","authors":"Beatriz Feijoo, Arantxa Vizcaíno-Verdú","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/1044139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/1044139","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study explores how the importance Spanish adolescents place on aesthetics in their personal image affects their body satisfaction and how this relationship is influenced by comparisons with fit influencers. A total of 1082 adolescents aged 12–17 completed a survey measuring the emphasis on aesthetics, the frequency of comparisons with fit influencers, and their satisfaction with physical appearance. We performed a mediation analysis using the PROCESS macro to assess the relationships among these variables, controlling for gender and age. The results indicate that, while placing a high value on aesthetics is positively associated with body satisfaction, this effect is partially mediated by comparisons with fit influencers, which negatively impacts appearance satisfaction. Thus, the relationship is more complex than initially suggested, showing both positive and negative effects, depending on the role of social comparison. Notably, adolescent girls and older adolescents were more likely to engage in comparisons with fit influencers, shaping their ideal body image and fostering dissatisfaction. Thus, this research highlights the necessity of developing media literacy interventions aimed at reducing the harmful influence of social comparison on social media to promote better body satisfaction, particularly among Spanish adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/1044139","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eman Alkhalifah, Ramy Hammady, Mahmoud Abdelrahman, Alyaa Darwish, Ella Cranmer, Ons Al-Shamaileh, Aikaterini Bourazeri, Timothy Jung
{"title":"Virtual Reality’s Impact on Tourist Attitudes in Islamic Religious Tourism: Exploring Emotional Attachment and VR Presence","authors":"Eman Alkhalifah, Ramy Hammady, Mahmoud Abdelrahman, Alyaa Darwish, Ella Cranmer, Ons Al-Shamaileh, Aikaterini Bourazeri, Timothy Jung","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/8818559","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/8818559","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study explores the integration of immersive technologies, specifically virtual reality (VR), to enhance tourist experiences in the rapidly expanding religious tourism sector. Despite VR’s potential, limited research has examined its impact on religious tourism. This study addresses this gap by investigating the role of emotional attachment in influencing VR presence during pre-, on-site, and postexperiences of VR-mediated religious tourism. A quantitative survey was conducted with 201 respondents who participated in VR religious tourism activities. The empirical analysis, conducted using SPSS and AMOS structural equation modeling (SEM), assessed how VR-mediated religious tourism impacts VR presence and tourist attitudes before actual visits. The findings enhance the understanding of VR’s role in shaping Islamic religious tourists’ attitudes and behaviors, revealing the positive influence of VR across different stages of the visit. The study also highlights the significant role of emotional attachment in enhancing previsit intentions, demonstrating its impact on visit intention and emotional connection. This research underscores VR’s potential to improve value creation, influence attitude changes, and enhance user experiences in religious tourism. By extending the existing literature, this study offers new insights into how VR can be effectively utilized to boost tourist engagement and satisfaction in the religious tourism sector.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/8818559","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144244809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hung Tran Van, Hanh Dinh Thi My, Phuong Le Thai, Quyen Kim Ngo, Tram Thi Bich Nguyen
{"title":"Factors Influencing the Decision to Use the Flipped Classroom Model by Primary School Teachers: A Case Study in Vietnam","authors":"Hung Tran Van, Hanh Dinh Thi My, Phuong Le Thai, Quyen Kim Ngo, Tram Thi Bich Nguyen","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/2056461","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/2056461","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study analyzed the factors affecting teacher motivation (TM) and intention to use the flipped classroom (ITU) model of primary school teachers in Vietnam. Using the PLS-SEM (structural equation modeling) structural model, data collected from 890 teachers showed that TM is essential in determining the level of FC acceptance. The results showed that teaching style (TS, <i>β</i> = 0.327), perceived effectiveness (PE, <i>β</i> = 0.281), and perceived ease of use (PEU, <i>β</i> = 0.265) were the factors that had the most decisive influence on TM. Besides, facilitating conditions (FCO, <i>β</i> = 0.146), teacher readiness (TR, <i>β</i> = 0.110), and personal desire (DE, <i>β</i> = 0.095) also had significant impacts. In addition, TM strongly impacts the intention to use the FC (<i>β</i> = 0.512, <i>p</i> < 0.05), emphasizing that when teachers are highly motivated, they will tend to apply FC in teaching actively. The model can predict TM (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.656) but is limited in explaining the intention to use the FC (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.263), indicating that other factors have not been analyzed. The study emphasizes that to promote FC in education, it is necessary to enhance TM through training, resource support, and improved teaching conditions, making it easier for teachers to access and effectively implement FC.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/2056461","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144244810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dana Indra Sensuse, Eko Yon Handri, Muhammad Mishbah, Rini Rachmawati, Wikan Danar Sunindyo, Galuh Syahbana Indraprahasta, Suet Leng Khoo, Khin Khin Soe
{"title":"Enhancing Interagency Coordination in Smart Bureaucracy for New Capital City: Case Study of Nusantara","authors":"Dana Indra Sensuse, Eko Yon Handri, Muhammad Mishbah, Rini Rachmawati, Wikan Danar Sunindyo, Galuh Syahbana Indraprahasta, Suet Leng Khoo, Khin Khin Soe","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/9777350","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/9777350","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The development of a new capital city presents complex challenges, especially in terms of the complicated bureaucratic flow in realizing an efficient, sustainable, and people-centered smart city as the new identity of a country. This study explores the complex issues faced in the development of Nusantara, the new capital city of Indonesia, and proposes a smart bureaucracy model to improve interagency coordination and transform modern bureaucratic processes. Using a hybrid methodological approach that combines soft systems methodology (SSM) with the TELOS framework and MoSCoW method, this study conducted extensive stakeholder interviews with officials from the Nusantara Authority, local governments, and academics, in addition to a comparative analysis with Putrajaya and Naypyidaw. This study produced a five-layer smart bureaucracy model consisting of strategic layers, interagency coordination, operations, monitoring and evaluation, and digital infrastructure. Implementation is structured in three phases: building basic elements through comprehensive regulations and a single authority; strengthening basic systems through the development of ICT infrastructure; and implementing advanced features, including a smart city platform. This model offers a comprehensive solution to improve interagency coordination through technology integration, considering organizational readiness and resource availability, and provides valuable insights for developing countries implementing similar initiatives in their national capitals.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/9777350","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144244149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniela Villa-Henao, Sebastian Wachs, Joaquín A. Mora-Merchán, Rosario Del Rey
{"title":"Behind Nonconsensual Sexting Among Adolescents: Victim-to-Perpetrator Dynamic and the Moderating Roles of Empathy and Toxic Online Disinhibition","authors":"Daniela Villa-Henao, Sebastian Wachs, Joaquín A. Mora-Merchán, Rosario Del Rey","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/5566672","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/5566672","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Social networks have become integral to adolescent communication, with sexting—defined as the exchange of sexual content—emerging as a common practice. While consensual sexting is often viewed as a form of sexual expression, nonconsensual sexting represents a significant type of digital violence. This study examined the relationship between NCS victimization and perpetration among adolescents and explored the moderating roles of empathy and toxic online disinhibition, considering differences by gender and age group. This cross-sectional study collected data in 2023 from 2488 Spanish cisgender adolescents (50.1% girls and 49.9% boys) aged 11–18 (M = 14.07, SD = 1.39). Self-report questionnaires were administered to measure nonconsensual sexting victimization and perpetration, empathy, and toxic online disinhibition. A regression-based moderation analysis was performed to explore the interactions between these variables. The model indicated a positive association between nonconsensual sexting victimization and perpetration among adolescents. Furthermore, both empathy and toxic online disinhibition significantly moderated this relation. Multigroup analyses indicated that the moderating effect of empathy weakened the victimization–perpetration link, but only among boys, while toxic online disinhibition strengthened it, but only in earlier adolescents. These findings underscore the importance of developmentally and gender-sensitive prevention programs that address both risk and protective factors involved in nonconsensual sexting.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/5566672","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144237312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammad Amin Kuhail, Jihene Mrabet, Rafiq Hijazi, Justin Thomas
{"title":"Why Would I Befriend a Bot? Assessing Factors Influencing the Usage of Social Chatbots for Digital Natives","authors":"Mohammad Amin Kuhail, Jihene Mrabet, Rafiq Hijazi, Justin Thomas","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/8825536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/8825536","url":null,"abstract":"<p>With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), social chatbots (SCs) can now simulate meaningful, sympathetic interactions that blur the line between human and machine connection while also providing social and emotional support to its users. Generation Z (Gen Z), as tech-savvy digital natives, prefers individualized and emotionally engaging digital interactions, making them an important demographic for the adoption of AI-powered SCs. This study investigates the factors influencing Gen Z’s use of SCs, focusing on emotional support, attitudes towards AI, loneliness, and hedonic motivation. The study employed a quantitative survey with 156 participants who interacted with an SC and completed a questionnaire assessing key behavioral constructs. The findings reveal that emotional support and hedonic motivation significantly enhance trust in SCs, which in turn strongly predicts the intention to use them. To our surprise, loneliness had no measurable effect on the intention to use SCs, challenging assumptions that lonely individuals are more likely to adopt SCs. Privacy concerns similarly showed a negligible impact. These results highlight that fostering trust and providing enjoyable interactions are essential to promoting SC adoption among younger users.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/8825536","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144214030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Consumer Savings and Digital Remittance in Open Banking: Insights From Bibliometric and Geospatial Econometric Analysis”","authors":"","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/9829676","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/9829676","url":null,"abstract":"<p>I. Niankara, H. I. Hassan, R. I. Traoret, and A. R. M. Islam, “Consumer Savings and Digital Remittance in Open Banking: Insights From Bibliometric and Geospatial Econometric Analysis,” <i>Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies</i> 2025, no. 1 (2025): 1–36, https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/9352257.</p><p>In the article titled “Consumer Savings and Digital Remittance in Open Banking: Insights From Bibliometric and Geospatial Econometric Analysis,” author Hassan Ismail Hassan was affiliated to Department of Finance & Banking, University Canada West (UCW), Vancouver, Canada, which is incorrect.</p><p>The correct affiliation for this author is as follows:</p><p>Department of Quantitative Studies (DoQS), University Canada West (UCW), Vancouver, Canada</p><p>We apologize for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/9829676","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144214056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Struggling or Thriving With Technology at Work: A Mixed-Method Analysis of Personal and Organizational ICT Resources","authors":"Rita Jakstiene, Ieva Urbanaviciute, Arunas Ziedelis, Jurgita Lazauskaite-Zabielske","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/5422987","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/5422987","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the modern work landscape, technology and digitalisation are ubiquitous. The rise of hybrid work alone has dramatically increased workers’ exposure to and dependence on information and communication technology (ICT) tools. While technology enables people to work faster and smarter, it can also restrict and induce technostress. Therefore, it is necessary to identify ICT-related resources that may help prevent these harmful effects. To this end, we adopted a mixed-method approach. In Study 1, using the critical incident technique, we collected accounts of positive and negative situations of ICT usage in the workplace from 95 individuals. Content analyses were performed on these data to define resource categories that were relevant for dealing with the technological side of work. The results revealed that, depending on the valence of the critical incident, workers tended to rely on somewhat different personal resources. These findings highlight the importance of various sources of personal efficacy, including technical literacy and nontechnical knowledge and skills. On the organizational-level, several categories emerged, encompassing aspects of IT infrastructure and technical literacy facilitation. Furthermore, in Study 2, a two-wave panel survey (<i>N</i> = 335) was conducted to investigate longitudinal relationships between selected personal and organizational resources (respectively, ICT self-efficacy and technical literacy facilitation) and burnout via the satisfaction of basic psychological needs. The results suggested an indirect effect, as both types of ICT resources positively predicted autonomy need satisfaction, and the latter was associated with a lower risk of burnout over time. However, this effect seems to be mostly applicable to hybrid but not office-based workers. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed based on these findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/5422987","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144171950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Global Research Trends in Circular Economy: A Bibliometric Analysis in E-Commerce","authors":"Anh Viet Tran, Bui Thanh Khoa","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/8645845","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/8645845","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study employs bibliometric analysis to provide a comprehensive overview of research on the circular economy in e-commerce, utilizing visual scientific mapping to track developments and emerging trends. The research analyzes 151 Scopus-indexed publications from 2008 to 2024 using Biblioshiny within R for the evaluation of research scope and impact analysis and identification of key authors and thematic clusters. Research entrepreneurship in circular e-commerce comprises three chronological phases starting from 2008 to 2012 before transitioning to 2013–2020 and then 2021–2024 focusing on six main topics including circular e-commerce, consumer behavior and SDGs, resource optimization, e-government and green policies, AI-driven government data processing, and carbon and sustainability. Current interest in the research field needs improvement through stronger interdisciplinary work and policy evaluation methodologies and complete bibliometric research mapping. This study delivers important knowledge that researchers and practitioners can use to formulate future investigations that will boost e-commerce in sustainable development.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/8645845","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144148315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effectiveness of Technology-Based Interventions for Mental Health and Well-Being: A Systematic Review","authors":"Felwah Alqahtani, Rita Orji","doi":"10.1155/hbe2/8111089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/hbe2/8111089","url":null,"abstract":"<p>While technology-based interventions can effectively promote mental health and well-being, their effectiveness remains unclear. Gaining more insight into the characteristics of various technology-based interventions aimed at improving mental health is crucial to understanding why some are effective while others are not. This study aims to review the literature on technology-based mental health interventions (TMHIs) to investigate 1) whether there is a relationship between TMHI design features/strategies and their effectiveness and 2) highlighting and summarizing emerging trends in the technological intervention design, research method, target mental health issues, persuasive strategies employed in TMHIs, and dropout rate of participants. We provide an empirical review of 18 years (from 2003 to 2020) of TMHI studies. The study found that most studies on TMHIs have reported successful outcomes, suggesting that when combined with the right persuasive strategy, they can promote mental and emotional health. The most common target populations are adults and young adults, with mobile applications being the most common. Despite only three studies using behavioral theories, they were found to be more effective. Finally, we identified the pitfalls and gaps in the literature that could inform the direction of future research in this area. In conclusion, TMHIs are promising tools for improving mental health. Numerous factors can influence their effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":36408,"journal":{"name":"Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies","volume":"2025 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/hbe2/8111089","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144148602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}