Consumers cannot verify green attributes directly and must rely on such signals as eco-labels to authenticate claims. Using signaling theory, this study explored which aspects of eco-label design yield more positive effects. The uses a 2 (argument specificity: specific versus general) × (label source: government corporate) (product involvement: low high) experimental (n = 233). Specific arguments consistently greater trust attitudes toward the product label source, but only with...

Applying the theory of planned behavior and media dependency theory, this study examines effects attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control (PBC), dependency, traditional attention, Internet interpersonal communication on two types pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs)—green-buying environmental civic engagement. Regression analysis a nationally representative survey adult Singaporeans (N = 1168) indicated that PBC, were positively associated with green-buying. Notably, as well...

Derived from the risk information seeking and processing model (RISP), this study sought to isolate predictors of public's knowledge global warming. Using a national sample ( N = 805), multiple regression yielded number significant relationships among 13 moderators. Notably, media sources used for about warming, effort, general education were relatively strong knowledge. Counter expectations, informational subjective norms inversely related

Do individuals use video sharing sites in their free time to learn about science, and if so, why? This study takes a preliminary look at individual differences that motivate online science seeking. Among 273 Singapore Internet users who participated an survey, most reported using YouTube during the previous week, one-third it watch videos. Hierarchical regression analysis explained 55% of variance intention seek videos subsequent week. Significant predictors interest were seeking-related...

This study examines how online vaccine information seeking is related to vaccination intention in the United States and China during initial stage of their coronavirus disease 2019 programs. Analysis pooled sample showed a positive relationship between intention. There was also negative indirect effect via perceived overload, risk perception, affective response. Multigroup analysis revealed differences China. highlights bright dark sides health global pandemic has practical implications for...

This study replicates and extends the planned risk information seeking model (PRISM) in context of impersonal by incorporating media use as an antecedent intention. Results indicate that applies equally well to Singaporeans’ climate change intention it does personal health information, suggesting is generalizable across different cultural contexts. Findings suggest important source perceived knowledge and, indirectly, sufficiency threshold, which clarifies role actual perceptions future seeking.

This study examines the effects of instructor presence and online learning self-efficacy on satisfaction, how effect social may depend content structure. In this study, undergraduate students in Singapore rated their self-efficacy. Then they satisfaction after watching each four video lectures a 2 (low versus high presence) × structure) repeated measures experiment. Findings show that is related to stronger for unstructured than structured content. contributes research pedagogy by clarifying...

The theory of planned behavior states that individuals act on their intentions, especially when they have behavioral control. current study examines how seeking recycling-related procedural information—i.e., information about and where to recycle—is related Hypothesis testing used hierarchical ordinary least squares regression analysis longitudinal data from 553 survey respondents. Results supported seven hypotheses. Most notably, both mediated moderated the relationship between intention...

Individuals take cues from their surroundings when deciding whether to perform pro-environmental behaviors. Previous studies have acknowledged the role of structural, policy, and communication efforts encourage behavior. Such demonstrate importance evaluating external contexts examining Yet, there is a lack explication what context entailed. Expanding concept perceived sustainability-related climate (PSRC) used in organizational literature, this study proposes two dimensions that shape PSRC...

Abstract Protection motivation theory states individuals conduct threat and coping appraisals when deciding how to respond perceived risks. However, that model does not adequately explain today's risk culture, where engaging in recommended behaviors may create a separate set of real or secondary We argue for then demonstrate the need new accounting appraisal, which we call theory. In an online experiment, 1,246 participants indicated their intention take vaccine after reading about...

The present research examines how perceptions of e-scooter mobile apps (i.e., a communication technology) influence intent to use e-scooters transportation while considering other specific (ease use, usefulness, safety, environmental impact, and enjoyment), context (geographic landscape), demographic factors (age sex). Results suggest app perceived ease is associated with this effect mediated by even when controlling for as well influential elements use. In addition illustrating the...

Although video is not a new format for communicating about science, video-sharing platforms have democratized the process. Individuals who wish to share information or ideas science can use these connect with potentially large and diverse audiences. This has benefits drawbacks. The are related increased access scientific greater public engagement science. drawbacks communication within echo chambers spread of misinformation. mini review discusses respect media literacies.

This between-subjects experiment manipulated the proximity of a waste bin relative to recycling and presence information about why how rinse recyclables. After completing yogurt taste test, 272 undergraduate students disposed their plastic tasting cups in either or bin. Binary logistic regression showed use roughly tripled when was made less convenient by moving it away from area (p < .001, Nagelkerke R2 = 0.54). Univariate ANOVA contamination level recycled items lower an informational...

Internal psychological factors, such as intentions and personal norms, are central predictors of pro-environmental behavior in many theoretical models, whereas the influence from external factors physical environment is seldom considered. Even rarer studying how internal interact with context which decisions take place. In current study, we addressed relative interaction environmental on behavior. A laboratory experiment presented participants (

Video compositing can be used to combine images of the instructor and content, which monitor in real time. We evaluated student experience this “live composite” format two carefully designed experiments. Results showed perceived quality preference for live composite lectures is not different from that traditional lectures. also superior voiceover picture-in-picture formats terms attention, positive emotion, experiential attitude, preference, quality, social presence. The experiments had...

People generally believe they are less susceptible than others to influences of media, and a growing body research implicates such biased processing, or third-person perception, in public support for censorship, type effect. The current study extends the effect by studying two efficacy-related concepts context sexual content films. Analysis cross-sectional data from 1,012 Singaporeans suggests that people exhibit self-other asymmetries efficacy beliefs: They capable self-regulation...