This article reports four longitudinal field studies and one experimental study designed to
shed light on the functional roles of social support within the stress and coping context. First …

This chapter reviews the conceptual similarities and differences among Snyder's (1994)
hope, Carver and Scheier's optimism, and Bandura's self-efficacy. Unlike optimism, hope is …

This study analyzes the effects of conspiracy beliefs on violent extremist intentions. More
specifically, we investigate whether the relationship between conspiracy beliefs and violent …

The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented event in modern history, transforming the
nature of higher education. As course delivery moved online, marketing educators were …

Although numerous studies have examined factors that influence smartphone addiction, few
have analyzed the potential protective factors inherent in individuals that may benefit future …

The construct of perceived self-efficacy is the belief that one can perform novel or difficult
tasks and attain desired outcomes, as spelled out in the Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura …

Based on Gross's process model of emotion regulation, this study related 53 lower-
secondary school students' perceptions of their teachers' emotions to four of their teachers' …

Ill-health resulting from chronic stress is influenced by personality traits leading to different
ways of appraising and coping with life's daily hassles. Using a large population sample the …

This two-wave longitudinal study demonstrates the important role of generalized self-efficacy
in enhancing online education for Pakistan's university students during COVID-19. Four …

Background Inclusion in schools of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a
source of stress for teachers and requires a certain amount of adaptation to deal with it. The …