Humanities, Society, and Community

Sustainable Environment: Green Human Resource Management Practices and Green Organisational Behaviour in Pakistani Hotels

Muhammad Ibrahim Khalil — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This study investigates the attitudes towards sustainable practices in Pakistani hotels and explores the constructs of Green HRM Practices (GHRMP), Green Organizational Behavior (GOB), and Sustainable Environment (SE) as reliable and valid measures of these attitudes. A partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and ecocritical analysis of the language were used to describe the environment and the values and attitudes expressed towards it was conducted, providing valuable insights into the cultural understanding of the natural world and our place within it. The study's results show that Pakistani hotels have a positive attitude towards sustainable practices, with a majority of respondents holding positive views towards GHRMP and GOB, and a slight majority leaning towards a neutral stance. The study also found that the majority of respondents consider the sustainable environment in Pakistani hotels to be important and believe it is necessary to take steps towards an eco-friendlier environment. The constructs of GHRMP, GOB, and SE were found to be reliable and valid measures of attitudes towards sustainable practices in Pakistani hotels, with strong associations between the items in the constructs and high levels of internal consistency. Discriminant validity was also established, indicating good discriminant validity between the constructs. Overall, the study's findings suggest that promoting green HRM practices and encouraging green organizational behavior can lead to improved environmental sustainability practices and business performance in Pakistani hotels. These results have significant implications for the hospitality industry in Pakistan and can help future research and policy decisions aimed at promoting to invest in renewable energy sources and use environmentally friendly products to reduce their impact on the environment.

An Assessment of the Communication Management System (CMS) of Midway Colleges

Ervhin Bryan de Luna — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Since society shapes the century we live in, effective communication plays a crucial part in developing our community. It is considered a fundamental and empowering process that efficiently transforms people to be participative, especially in an educational setting. In a place where learning occurs, ensuring the appropriate administration and delivery of processes, procedures, instructions, and other relevant information is essential. This research study aims to present a narrative of the general analysis of Midway Colleges, Inc.'s communication management system (CMS) assessment. In order to achieve its primary objective, assessments were drawn to the information environment, rules, and cycle of communication assessments of the school. The data was treated quantitatively. Three hundred fifty-two internal and external stakeholders of the school participated in answering the study survey questionnaire, which was randomly selected. From the disclosed data collection results, respondents agreed on how the school manages its communication system in terms of the quality of information, communication flow structure, and media and communication platforms. The stakeholders provided some recommendations for maintaining improved communication management systems, such as (1) establishing a standard communication system for Midway Colleges, Inc.; (2) developing organizational list handling communication processes; and (3) provisioning training or seminars for internal stakeholders responsible for information dissemination.

Self-Objectification as A Moderating Variable Between Online Dating Applications Use and The Mental Well–Being Of Filipino Young Adults

Sylvierose Gesmundo — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Usage of online dating applications increased during the peak of the pandemic, and along with this are the concerns about the mental health of young adults. The study focused on the effects of self-objectification on the relationship between online dating application usage and the mental well-being of its users. A total of 204 participants were gathered from five cities within the bounds of Metro Manila: Quezon City (22%), Manila (44%), San Juan (14%), Mandaluyong (11%), and Caloocan (10%). This study treated the data quantitatively using regression and moderation analysis in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings of the study revealed that there was a moderately negative relationship between online dating applications usage and mental well–being of Filipino young adults (r = -.315; p = .000). This further revealed that frequent usage of online dating applications resulted to lower levels of life and relationship satisfaction, self–esteem, and higher negative affect, body consciousness, and symptoms of eating disorders. However, the study revealed no moderating effect between self-objectification and the relationship between online dating application usage and its users' mental well–being (p = 0.3102). An action plan was proposed to aid online dating application users in dealing with the consequences of too much exposure to the objectifying world of social media in general.

Thoughts Behind Action: Recidivism among Children-in-Conflict with the Law

Andrie Jann Akilith — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This study examined the recidivism of Children-in-Conflict with the Law (CICL) using three (3) theories, the Ecological Systems Theory, Labeling Theory, and Differential Association Theory. Utilizing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), children ages 15 years and 1 day but not more than 18 years old with pending cases at law who had previously committed offenses at the Barangay or Prosecutor level in Second Chance Home of Calamba (SCH) were asked utilizing a semi-structured interview. To understand how the theories influenced the persistence of recidivism among CICL, the researcher examined their physical, social, and cultural backgrounds. This study generated eleven (11) superordinate themes which were: Dysfunctional Households; Multifaceted Issues in Early School Leaving; Inconsistent Community Support; Offender Profiling; Perceived Psychological Distress due to Formal Labels; Social Marginalization; Inexistent CICL Segregation; Social Modeling; and Delinquent Peers and Family.
This study aimed to inform policies and practices that may aid in lowering or stopping CICL recidivism by studying how these theories manifest in participants' actual experiences. By identifying the risk factors associated with recidivism, researchers and policymakers may develop personalized prevention programs that address the core causes of delinquency and aid at-risk adolescents. Investigating recidivism among CICL can result in safer communities and better outcomes for young people involved in the criminal system. This study also proposed an enhanced diversion program for CICL who are currently receiving rehabilitation, CICL who are released as minors, and CICL who are released as adults.

The Role of Westernization in the Changing African Family Structures: A Systematic Literature Review

Andeskebtso Yohanna Adaki — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

As African societies continue to experience rapid social and economic transformations, traditional family systems are undergoing significant shifts, giving way to new forms and dynamics, with the diffusion of Western cultural values, ideologies, and practices being identified as a major catalyst in reshaping family structures across the continent. This paper explored the impact of Westernization on the African traditional family, focusing on causes, dynamics, and effects. It explored the dimensions of Westernization and its impact on family life in Africa, encompassing areas such as marriage patterns, household sizes, gender roles, divorce rates, intergenerational relationships, and the dynamics of kinship networks. Utilizing a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology, this research aggregated and synthesized insights from an array of scholarly works spanning cultural sociology, globalization studies, and African family dynamics and captured how Western ideals, such as individualism, gender equality, and nuclear family models, have both challenged and coexisted with traditional norms, often leading to a shift from traditional arranged marriages to more self-centred decisions like dating and cohabitation. The paper argued further that the influence of Westernization on family structures in Africa is multidimensional, with both positive and negative outcomes. As African societies navigate the complexities of cultural preservation and adaptation, balancing traditional values and Western influences is crucial for maintaining harmonious family dynamics across generations. The paper concluded by emphasizing the need for informed approaches to understanding the impact of Westernization on African family structures.