Entrepreneurship is a driving force in finding a source of income for an unemployed group. Entrepreneurs should design their products/services by emotionally connecting to their customers. This study attempts to develop a model by making use of structural equation modeling techniques for...

This paper examines the relationship between flexible working arrangements (FWA) and workers' affective well-being (AWB), using data from the American Time-Use Survey (ATUS) and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). We analyze differences in workers' emotional experiences during paid...

Using Italian data on the universe of mandatory tests conducted in a low-stakes setting without air conditioning, we investigate the effect of temperature on student performance, with a focus on how manipulation distorts causal estimates of temperature effects on test scores. While high...

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between toxic leadership and turnover intentions and whether this relationship was moderated by emotional intelligence. The sample consisted of 202 participants working in organizations based in Portugal. The results show that toxic leadership is...

In this paper, we explore the interplay between personality traits, socio-emotional skills, and key life outcomes across education, employment, social connectedness, health, and civic participation. Drawing on a rich body of research, we highlight the significant impact of socio-emotional...

This study examines the performance of family businesses through the theoretical lenses of dynamic capabilities and socioemotional wealth. A conceptual model is proposed, in which socioemotional wealth moderates the relationship between dynamic capabilities and family firm performance. The...

The rapid rise of social media has transformed communication and raised concerns about its societal impact, particularly on mental health and well-being. Using data from a novel EU-wide survey, this study investigates the association between social media usage, loneliness, and emotional distress...

Schaeuffele et al. (2024) examined the effect of Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (TD-CBT) on emotional disorders through a meta-analysis of 53 studies involving 6,705 participants. Their main findings indicated that TD-CBT has larger treatment effects on depression, g = 0.74,...

This paper describes a structured interview process intended to support managers in developing their employees. In response to the challenges with traditional feedback and performance management practices, the feedforward interview provides an alternative discussion format where the manager is...

This study investigates the media representation of female entrepreneurs in newspaper and magazine articles from 2014 to 2022. By employing a quantitative content analysis of 192 articles, the study examines dominant narratives, entrepreneurial identities, ethical behaviors, challenges depicted,...

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Part I: Negative Leaders -- Chapter 2: The Dark Triad -- Chapter 3: Bad Leader/Abusive Supervisor/Destructive Leader -- Chapter 4: Ineffective, Bullying Leaders -- Chapter 5: Uncivil Leaders -- Part II: Positive Leaders -- Chapter 6: Civil Transactional Leader. Chapter...

Artificial intelligence (AI) already permeates various aspects of our daily lives, with applications ranging from recommendation systems and autonomous vehicles to personal home assistants and educational support systems (Kaur et al., 2020). These AI systems meet many of our personal needs while...

Today, effective project management goes beyond technical skills, incorporating an emotional dimension that plays a crucial role in the success and dynamics of teams. Emotional intelligence (EI), which refers to the ability to control emotions-both one's own and those of others-has become...

Tourism promotional videos (TPVs) are widely used by destination management organizations (DMOs) in promotional campaigns. With the aim of opening new research perspectives in the field of tourism promotion, this article proposes a model for evaluating the effectiveness of TPVs-the Emovie...