Semantic differential for the twenty-first century: scale relevance and uncertainty entering the semantic space

Stoklasa, Jan; Talášek, Tomáš; Stoklasová, Jana

doi:10.1007/s11135-018-0762-1

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“…According to Chráska and Chrásková [ 68 ] this must be considered when using the SD method. Therefore, bipolar adjective pairs need to be standardized for a specific cultural environment [ 41 ]. Our adjective pool consists of pairs suggested by previous research as well as additional pairs considered suitable for this age group by experts [ 40 , 42 ].…”

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“…The method is now universally applicable to measure any term, object, idea, activity, etc. [39][40][41][42]. If, for example, methods such as Likert scales were used in questionnaires, the questions had to fit the respective topic.…”

Section: Semantic Differential As a Techniquementioning

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“…Through these dimensions, each object or concept can be defined and compared using a specific semantic axis. The three dimensions are widely recognized, yet their factor analysis is rather difficult because they consist of several subscales [ 40 , 41 , 45 ]. Furthermore, critics of a universally applicable SD point out that semantics work differently in cultures and languages [ 41 , 52 , 53 ].…”

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COVID-19 and lockdown schooling: how digital learning environments influence semantic structures and sustainability knowledge

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Promoting sustainable lifestyles through Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is part of the UN’s Agenda 2030. Earlier empirical studies proved direct interactions with and in natural environments to be effective ESD methods. Pandemic-related lockdowns rendered such courses nearly impossible, which raised concerns about achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in general. To evaluate what young learners know about the concept sustainability so far and how it can be taught effectively online, we designed an online learning module tackling sustainability issues and compared it with data from an on-site intervention module for Bavarian 5th graders (~ 10 years old). Cognitive learning as well as attitudinal preferences of 288 learners were monitored in a pretest–posttest design. The learning module comprised two sections: One about botany, plant characteristics, and plant families; the other about the advantages and disadvantages of traditional as well as sustainable farming methods. The customized cognitive test and semantic differentials for sustainability and environmental protection produced three major findings: (1) A digital learning environment successfully and significantly increased sustainability knowledge (2) Learners clearly distinguished the concepts Sustainability and Environmental Protection (3) There is no direct correlation between semantic differential scores and learning outcome.

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“…All these measures are semantic differential scales with seven response options. The semantic differential has been frequently used in research concerning attitudes in social psychology and related fields, such as marketing [63].…”

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Self-Consciousness in Online Shopping Behavior

2021

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Self-consciousness can be considered as the internal disposition to direct attention to oneself. This dispositional tendency can be focused on private aspects of the self, but also on public characteristics of the individual. We examine self-consciousness in online consumer behavior. This concept has been poorly investigated in consumer research. The main objective of this paper is to analyze the influence of the dimensions of self-consciousness in consumer adoption of online shopping. This study is based on a sample of 725 Spanish undergraduates. Findings indicated that public self-consciousness is a significant predictor of the adoption of online shopping, and inversely affects perceived ease of use and usefulness. These results may have important implications in the segmentation of users of self-service technologies.

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“…A psychosemantic method was used to achieve this goal, which is based on the modelling of meaning systems as structures of representation of experience in consciousness (Artemieva, 1999;Stoklasa et al, 2018).…”

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Psycho-Semantic Reconstruction of Psychological Risk Readiness Perceptions by the National Guard of Ukraine Servicemen

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Yurieva

Lyman

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The article presents the results of a study of the views of military servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine on psychological readiness to take risks. To achieve the goal of the study, the authors used the psycho-semantic method. The methods of the specialized semantic differential are chosen by the psychological tool of the psycho-semantic method. The semantic differential has been has made it possible to evaluate the subjective aspects of the meaning of the concept of “psychological readiness for risk” associated with the meaning, stereotypes, social attitudes. Officers represent a soldier who is psychologically prepared for the risk, as follows. This person is trying to achieve a successful result under any circumstances, independent from management or subordinates, relying only on his own strength, showing determination and self-confidence, professionally trained, observant and emotionally stable. Contract servicemen believe that a psychologically prepared for the risk of a soldier can make quick and deliberate decisions, has lots of stamina and strong-willed person, honest and patriotic. This soldier acts deliberately and carefully, not allowing his actions to harm others. Servicemen of military conscription think that a soldier who is psychologically prepared for risk is resistant to extreme factors. He has a principle, he is reliable, outgoing person, always ready to offer the help of his comrades and people around him. This soldier is satisfied with his profession and proud that serves just in the National Guard of Ukraine.

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Semantic differential for the twenty-first century: scale relevance and uncertainty entering the semantic space

Cited by 35 publications

References 27 publications

COVID-19 and lockdown schooling: how digital learning environments influence semantic structures and sustainability knowledge

COVID-19 and lockdown schooling: how digital learning environments influence semantic structures and sustainability knowledge

Self-Consciousness in Online Shopping Behavior

Psycho-Semantic Reconstruction of Psychological Risk Readiness Perceptions by the National Guard of Ukraine Servicemen

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