Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences

The Impact of Spirituality on Sense of Coherence Among Retired Personnel

Bakhtawar, Tahira Yousaf — Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This study aimed to examine the impact of spirituality on the sense of coherence. The objective of the study was to examine the impact of spirituality on the sense of coherence among retired personnel. The current study was quantitative and correlational. The hypothesis of the study was that there is a predictive relationship between spirituality and sense of coherence among retired personnel. This study was a quantitative correlation study, and participants were approached using purposive sampling. 155 participants with the age 40 and above and who are retired included in the study. Data collection tools applied using Google Forms (online survey) and hard forms distributed to participants using snowball and purposive technique. Forms consist of self-developed demographic, consent form, and survey questionnaire, including the Sense of Coherence Questionnaire, the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale, the Satisfaction with Family Life Scale, and the Life Engagement Scale, which is utilized to measure engagement in life. Results indicated that there is a statistically significant moderate correlation (p-value < 0.01) between Sense of Coherence and Daily Spiritual Experience. The main implications of the study are the major domains of life that can bring change in the well-being of retirees. This study also highlights the impact of coping to maintain psychological health in the major transition of life during retirement.

Generative AI and TCM Teaching Materials

Wang Yue, Sheiladevi Sukumaran — Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The growing role of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in transforming education poses both opportunities and challenges for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) through curriculum innovation, particularly in specialized fields like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This research examines the effect of GenAI utilization on teachers' assessments of teaching content quality among TCM educators in Shandong, China, with an investigation into its interactive role with teachers' perceptions. A total of 213 TCM educators from schools and academic institutions responded to a standardized survey, and data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate a statistically significant positive correlation existed between GenAI utilization efficacy and educators' assessments of material quality (β= 0.371, p < 0.001), with educators’ ratings improving significantly on such factors as material clarity, originality, as well as teaching order and organization. Mediation analysis also attested to teachers' perception playing an important mediation role in this correlation (β= 0.470, p < 0.001), citing that educators' confidence and positive perspectives on GenAI utilization enhance its pedagogical value. The model explained 22.1% of the variance in material quality ratings by educators, and utilization and perception were shown to be major predictors. The ANOVA findings also corroborated that GenAI utilization was significantly correlated with differences in different levels of rating material quality (F (1,211) = 7.017, p = 0.009). These findings reinforce how embracing GenAI tools and cultivating a positive teacher attitude is key to realizing its pedagogical value in its entirety. The research provides actionable insights for policymakers, curriculum developers, and school leaders in implementing AI in culturally established areas, noting that meaningful teacher engagement and support are crucial to leveraging technology for Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education).

Unlocking Activity in Inactive Children: A Gender‑Based Comparison of Three Physical Training Interventions

Asia Bano, Dr. Eliza Binti Hafiz, Dr. Sareena Hanim Hamzah — Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

With physical inactivity among schoolchildren emerging as a global health concern, this research anchored in Self‑Determination Theory and Gender Role Theory investigates the differential impact of tailored, school‑based physical activity programs Aerobic Plus Re‑ sistance Training (APRT), Functional Training Program (FTP), Plyometric Training Program (PTP) alongside Behavior Change Techniques (BCT), inϐluence sports participation, physical ϐitness, and sedentary behaviour among inactive Pakistani schoolchildren aged 9–12. A cross‑sectional survey combined with a pre–post intervention design was conducted within the School Education Department (SED Pun‑ jab), with gender examined as a moderating factor. Ethical approval was obtained from the University Malaya Research Ethics Committee and the SED Punjab. The research involved 90 children who were physically inactive and unwilling to participate in sports activities, and these children were randomly divided into three groups (APRT = 30, PTP = 30, FTP = 30). The EUROFIT instrument was used to assess physical ϐitness, while YAP was used to assess sedentary behavior, and PAQ‑C was used to assess sports participation. The data analysis was conducted using SPSS and included Pearson correlations, regression models, and ANCOVA with a signiϐicance level of α = 0.05. The results showed that all interventions were effective, but functional and plyometric training were more effective in improving movement quality and reducing sedentary time. Gender was a signiϐicant moderator in several relationships, with boys beneϐiting more from the interventions. These results highlight the need for developing school‑based physical activity programs that incorporate behavioral strategies and are gender sensitive. The functional and plyometric approaches were found to be effective in both genders. Encouraging team sports within the school day may be a practical and effective strategy for helping children meet the World Health Organization recommendations for daily physical activity.

Factors Affecting Impulse Buying Behavior of Female Consumers in the Cosmetics Sector: The Moderating Role of Product‑Category Familiarity

Onur Karaaslan, Umit Doğrul — Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The increasing interest of female consumers in beauty and personal care has significantly contributed to the rapid growth of the cosmetics industry. In this sector, women often respond sensitively to environmental stimuli and tend to make unplanned, impulse purchasing decisions. This study aims to identify the key factors influencing Impulse Buying Behavior (IBB) among female consumers in the cosmetics sector and to examine the moderating role of Product‑Category Familiarity (PCF) in these relationships. According to the literature, factors affecting impulse buying are commonly categorized into five groups: consumer‑related, store‑related, environmental, marketing‑mix, and socio‑demographic factors. This study focuses on three categories: environmental (social norms), store‑related (in‑store atmosphere and store promotion level), and consumer‑related factors (perceived brand value, price consciousness, and hedonic value). The study gathered data from 550 respondents through a structured questionnaire and employed a convenience sampling technique. To assess the direct effect hypotheses, PLS‑SEM was applied, while the moderating effect of product‑category familiarity was analyzed using Multi‑Group Analysis (MGA). The findings reveal that brand value, price consciousness, in‑store promotions, hedonic consumption, and normative effect positively impact IBB, whereas store atmosphere has no significant effect. Furthermore, PCF moderates the relationships between perceived brand value, price consciousness, and normative effect with impulse buying. This study makes a contribution to the literature by empirically identifying the environmental, store‑related, and consumer‑related factors driving impulse buying in the cosmetics sector and provides strategic insights for practitioners. Additionally, it addresses a notable gap in the literature by exploring the moderating role of product category familiarity. However, the generalizability of the results is limited due to the use of convenience sampling and the exclusive focus on female consumers.

Do Athletes Differ in Religious Coping: Gender Perspective of Sports Motivation

Zubia Savila, Selina Khoo Phaik Lin, Chong Yong Yee — Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Religion plays an important role in shaping athletes’ coping strategies and psychological functioning; however, little re‑ search has explored how these coping mechanisms affect motivation in competitive sports, especially within Muslim‑majority contexts. This study investigated the influence of positive and negative religious coping on sports motivation, with a particular focus on the moderating role of gender. To address this gap, data were collected from 357 athletes (125 females, 232 males) aged between 18 and 65 years, all formally registered in national, international, university, college, or club‑level competitions in Pakistan. The Brief Religious Coping Scale (B‑RCOPE) was used to assess coping strategies, while the Sport Motivation Scale‑II (SMS‑II) measured athletes’ motivation. Results showed that religious coping strategies accounted for 39% of the variance in sports motivation. Both positive and negative religious coping significantly influenced motivation, confirming their relevance in athletes’ psychological processes. Furthermore, gender moderated these relationships, indicating meaningful differences in how male and female athletes employ religious coping to shape their motivation. Analyses were performed using SMART‑PLS, which allowed for multi‑group comparisons and testing of predictive validity. The findings highlight the significance of religious coping and gender differences in understanding sports motivation. Future research is encouraged to extend the model by examining additional psychological factors that may further explain athletes’ motivational outcomes.