ABSTRACT Socio-emotional learning (SEL) has been associated with reduced anxiety and improved psychological functioning in language learning, yet the temporal mechanisms connecting SEL to flourishing remain largely unexplored in the English as a foreign language (EFL) context. Addressing this gap, the present study examines whether English-speaking anxiety (ESA) and resilience sequentially mediate the longitudinal association between SEL skills and flourishing among tertiary-level EFL learners. A two-wave, time-lagged design was implemented with Turkish EFL learners (N = 224). SEL was measured at Time 1, while ESA, resilience, and flourishing were assessed 15 weeks later at Time 2. A structural mediation model was tested to evaluate the temporal links among the variables. Results showed that higher SEL skills at Time 1 significantly predicted lower ESA at Time 2. Lower ESA subsequently predicted higher resilience, which in turn predicted greater flourishing. The serial indirect pathway from SEL to flourishing, via ESA and resilience, was statistically significant. In this respect, these findings highlight the importance of incorporating SEL-based practices into EFL instruction to alleviate speaking-related anxiety, foster resilience, and promote learners’ psychological flourishing. This study provides longitudinal evidence for the mechanisms through which SEL contributes to flourishing in EFL settings.

ABSTRACT Oral traditions have played a pivotal role in the preservation and transmission of culture, especially among the indigenous communities. Art forms including folk songs, dance, stories, drama etc. work toward preserving the age-old knowledge system and their intergenerational transfer. With this, oral heritage acts as a significant pillar of cultural exchange and propagation. This study examines the tere practice of the Kodavas for its vital role in safeguarding the community’s cultural identity. The Kodavas are an ethnolinguistic minority community in Kodagu district, recognized for their rich tradition and cultural heritage. This paper explores the cultural framework and functions of the tere practices in ensuring transfer of values, beliefs and knowledge of the community through oral tradition. This work employs a socio-cultural analytical framework, examining data derived from peer-reviewed research articles sourced from major scholarly databases such as JSTOR, Google Scholar, ResearchGate and Scopus-indexed journals offering critical theoretical and empirical perspectives on oral tradition. Along with this, archival sources pertaining to the Kodava community such as historical documents and indigenous texts were also consulted helping to interpret cultural meanings embedded in ritual traditions. Emerging patterns were identified in the context of the objectives of the research and the emergent themes has been discussed in detail. Grounded in multidisciplinary approach and drawing on Clifford Geertz’s interpretive anthropology and Andreas Reckwitz’s Cultural Theory of Social Practices, this study explores the challenges involved in the mechanisms of disseminating cultural wisdom, underscoring the importance of cultural and oral traditions like tere performances in fostering a sense of belonging and identity among the Kodavas. Overall, the tere practice of the Kodavas exemplifies the enduring power of oral traditions in preserving and transmitting cultural knowledge, offering insights that are both locally significant and globally relevant for future sustainable actions.

ABSTRACT Migration often presents unique challenges that significantly impact the mental health of individuals and communities. This study focuses on the mental health problems prevalent among 50 family members of the Kura’s tribes who migrated to Chennai. Utilizing a structured questionnaire, the study assesses three key domains of mental health: general health, depression, and anxiety. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, and findings were statistically evaluated using descriptive statistics and ANOVA. The results reveal a high prevalence of stress, depression, and anxiety among respondents. Over half reported challenges in concentration, decision-making, and enjoyment of daily activities, with notable levels of self-doubt and unhappiness. Depression screening highlighted widespread fatigue, sleep disturbances, and appetite changes, with over a quarter reporting suicidal thought. Anxiety screening revealed excessive worry, restlessness, and irritability as common issues. ANOVA results indicated no significant gender-based differences in mental health states, suggesting that mental health challenges are uniformly distributed across genders within the community. These findings underline the need for culturally sensitive mental health interventions tailored to the Kura’s tribes. The study concludes that migration-induced stress and socio-cultural transitions profoundly affect the mental health of the Kura’s tribes, emphasizing the necessity of comprehensive mental health strategies to mitigate these effects and improve overall well-being.

ABSTRACT Adolescence is a crucial stage in the formation of consumption behavior, where social influences significantly shape preferences, attitudes, and financial decisions. This study investigates the influence of three key socialization agents, family economic education, peer conformity, and social media, on adolescent consumption behavior in Indonesia, guided by Consumer Socialization Theory. Employing a quantitative explanatory approach with Structural Equation Modeling—Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS), data were collected from 503 adolescents aged 15 - 19 years across several regions in Central Java, Indonesia. The results reveal that all three variables have positive and significant effects on consumption behavior. Family economic education influences adolescents through financial communication, role modeling, and economic support. Peer conformity shapes consumption choices based on group norms and the desire for social acceptance. Social media plays a dynamic role by exposing adolescents to digital content, trends, and influencers that shape their consumption patterns. These findings highlight the multifaceted nature of consumer socialization and emphasize the importance of both offline and online environments in shaping responsible consumption. This study contributes to the growing literature on youth consumer behavior and provides practical implications for families, educators, and policymakers in promoting financial literacy and sustainable consumption practices among adolescents.

ABSTRACT The complex interplay between stress levels, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence (EI) has a profound impact on the overall well-being and operational effectiveness of military personnel. This study centers on the implementation of a targeted intervention model developed by the researchers, aimed at alleviating stress while simultaneously enhancing self-efficacy and emotional intelligence among army personnel. Using a pre-test/posttest experimental design, the researchers selected 150 army members in Pune, India, divided into two age groups: 25–35 years and 36–45 years, with 75 participants each. Over eight weeks, the intervention included 24 sessions featuring positive behavior therapy, muscle relaxation therapy, breathing, yoga, meditation, and counseling, all aimed at improving participants’ psychological resilience. Results indicated that the combination of cognitive-behavioral methods and mindfulness techniques effectively reduced stress and improved self-efficacy and EI. However, the research has limitations, as it focused solely on military personnel, which may restrict the relevance of findings to civilian populations. Additionally, the concentrated approach may have missed other important psychological factors affecting participants’ overall well-being.

ABSTRACT Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) must continuously adapt to thrive in an ever-evolving environment. However, employee resistance to change can often hinder these efforts. This theoretical framework manuscript employs complementary theories to guide leaders and managers in mitigating employee resistance to organizational change within nonprofit organizations. First, Vroom’s expectancy theory of motivation serves as a conceptual framework to address the question of why employees may feel motivated or unmotivated in their roles, focusing on expectancy, instrumentality, and valence, which relate to employee perceptions of effort, reward, and value. Second, the transtheoretical model of behavior change is used to explain the “how and when of change,” helping to identify the stages at which employees exist—precontemplation, contemplation, or preparation—and providing a guide for leaders and managers on the necessary interventions for each stage. This article highlights the significance of proactive leadership and employee participation throughout the change process. The proposed theoretical frameworks offer a roadmap for implementing effective and sustainable organizational changes in NPOs, outlining the roles and responsibilities of leaders and managers in the change process. It elaborates on how leaders and managers can leverage the expectancy theory of motivation and the transtheoretical model of behavior change to promote enduring organizational transformation.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Herth Hope Index, Perceived Stress Scale, and Fear of COVID-19 Scale using a Portuguese sample. Data were collected in Portugal through a non-probability sampling for convenience. The sample recruited consisted of 870 Portuguese adults. The questionnaire included sociodemographic characteristics, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Herth Hope Index (HHI), and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S). Concerning the scales’ psychometric properties, the results support the validity and reliability of the measures in the Portuguese version. The current research findings showed that a high level of hope is associated with lower stress and fear of COVID-19. Altogether, these results point out hope as a crucial individual psychological resource that contributes to buffering the negative valence affective states such as stress and the fear of COVID-19.