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Mullins, Daniel L.
The Role of Availability Cascades in Tourism Decision-Making.
Degree: MS, Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences, 2018, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174060 
► Momentum from a single tourism event can produce a pattern of mass perception. Availability Cascades are processes of collective belief formation where natural social learning…
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▼ Momentum from a single tourism event can produce a pattern of mass perception.
Availability Cascades are processes of collective belief formation where natural social
learning causes individuals to incorrectly infer the probability of a proposition. The thesis
measures an individual’s level of negative affect after selecting an initial tourism choice,
seeing contradicting group judgments, and selecting a final opinion.
In the absence of confounding variables, emotions were observed to be intrinsic
incentives that completely predicted the strategies by which individuals reacted to their
social groups. Those who experienced negative affect after seeing disconfirming
opinions (p = .007) were able to assuage this emotion by conforming (p < .001). For
those who did not conform, there was an intrinsic and emotionally positive response after
observing a social group contradict their views (p =.02). Strengthening an opinion against
all social signals allowed these “non-conformers” to maintain confidence in their
personal perceptions, however, committing to this final decision increased negative affect
(p = .01). Without any direct emotional meta-data or tangible rewards for conformity,
risk-averse proportions remained stable across groups—so threats were not a factor in the
choice. This means choices were dictated by individuals’ emotional reactions to their
social groups. If future tourism research can offer insights into how to change nonconformers’
initial reactions to their social signals, then a proposition could be guided
towards collective consensus irrespective of whether the risk is perceived or real.
Advisors/Committee Members: Crompton, John L (advisor), Pals, Heili (committee member), Kyle, Gerard (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Conformity; decision-making; emotion; availability
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APA (6th Edition):
Mullins, D. L. (2018). The Role of Availability Cascades in Tourism Decision-Making. (Masters Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174060
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mullins, Daniel L. “The Role of Availability Cascades in Tourism Decision-Making.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174060.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mullins, Daniel L. “The Role of Availability Cascades in Tourism Decision-Making.” 2018. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Mullins DL. The Role of Availability Cascades in Tourism Decision-Making. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174060.
Council of Science Editors:
Mullins DL. The Role of Availability Cascades in Tourism Decision-Making. [Masters Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/174060
Texas A&M University
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Le, Huong Thi.
Exploring Stability in Sexuality and Mental Health Outcomes Using Identity Theory.
Degree: PhD, Sociology, 2016, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157805
► A growing body of work shows that sexual orientation can and does change over time. However, little of that research delves into the mental health…
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▼ A growing body of work shows that sexual orientation can and does change over time. However, little of that research delves into the mental health repercussions of such a shift in identity. This project uses the Kaplan Longitudinal and Multigenerational Study (KLAMS) and employs nested negative binomial regression to explore the impact of sexual identity change on mental health outcomes. Identity control theory is used to explain how lack of identity verification, caused by a shifting sexual identity, leads to stress, which can manifest as higher reported counts of negative mental health symptoms. Results show the most relevant factor regarding sexual identity mobility and negative mental health outcomes is fluidity (change over time) in sexual orientation itself, rather than stigma alone. This finding provides support for identity control theory interpretations. There were no differences found in negative mental health symptoms for those that reported stable sexual orientations.
Advisors/Committee Members: Sell, Jane (advisor), Pals, Heili (committee member), Poston, Dudley (committee member), Keith, Verna (committee member), Schlegel, Rebecca (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: identity; sexuality; sexual identity mobility; sexual fluidity; mental health
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APA (6th Edition):
Le, H. T. (2016). Exploring Stability in Sexuality and Mental Health Outcomes Using Identity Theory. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157805
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Le, Huong Thi. “Exploring Stability in Sexuality and Mental Health Outcomes Using Identity Theory.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157805.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Le, Huong Thi. “Exploring Stability in Sexuality and Mental Health Outcomes Using Identity Theory.” 2016. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Le HT. Exploring Stability in Sexuality and Mental Health Outcomes Using Identity Theory. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157805.
Council of Science Editors:
Le HT. Exploring Stability in Sexuality and Mental Health Outcomes Using Identity Theory. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157805
Texas A&M University
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Engin, Ceylan.
Clash of Demography and Politico-Religiosity: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Turkey.
Degree: PhD, Sociology, 2018, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173834
► While demographers have focused on sexuality issues mainly in Western nations and some in Asia, research that explores sexuality issues in the Middle East remains…
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▼ While demographers have focused on sexuality issues mainly in Western nations and some in Asia, research that explores sexuality issues in the Middle East remains extremely limited. My dissertation explores public attitudes toward homosexuality in Turkey, and how it is influenced by demographic and politico-religious values. Drawing from second demographic transition theory and the theory of mobilization of political Islam, I address the following research questions: What are the public attitudes toward homosexuality in Turkey? How is tolerance toward homosexuality in Turkey influenced by demographic trends? How does politico-religiosity in Turkey influence the acceptance of homosexual relationships? Which one (demographic attitudes or politico-religious attitudes) has more explanatory power, explaining attitudes toward homosexuality?
There has been a reversal in trends regarding homosexuality in most Western societies. However, the tolerance of homosexuality has been stagnant in contemporary Turkey. Using the data from the World Values Survey, my regression results show that demographic values, consistent with the second demographic transition theory, are positively associated with tolerance of homosexuality. More specifically, the justification of abortion variable increases tolerant views of homosexuality in both 1990 and 2011 while both justification of divorce and importance of family are significant predictors for justification of homosexuality only in 2011.
In line with the literature on political Islam, I found that an increase in politico-religious values is associated with less tolerant views of homosexuality. More specifically, importance of God significantly reduces justification of homosexuality in both 1990 and 2011 and tolerance toward homosexual neighbors in 1990. While not significant in 1990, the variable left/ right scale
becomes a significant determinant of attitudes toward homosexuality in 2011. The variable importance of religion was also shown to be a significant predictor of justification of homosexuality in 2011. In addition, attendance at religious services was shown to significantly decrease the justification of homosexuality in 1990, but not in 2011. Lastly, I found the politico-religious model has greater power than demographic attitudes, explaining attitudes toward homosexual neighbors in 2011. On the other hand, the demography model has greater power than the politico-religious model, explaining justification of homosexuality both in 1990 and 2011.
Advisors/Committee Members: Poston, Dudley L (advisor), Pals, Heili (advisor), Sakamoto, Arthur (committee member), Lakkimsetti, Chaitanya (committee member), Katz, Claire (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: demography of sexuality; homosexuality; politico-religiosity; value change; Turkey
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APA (6th Edition):
Engin, C. (2018). Clash of Demography and Politico-Religiosity: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Turkey. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173834
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Engin, Ceylan. “Clash of Demography and Politico-Religiosity: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Turkey.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173834.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Engin, Ceylan. “Clash of Demography and Politico-Religiosity: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Turkey.” 2018. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Engin C. Clash of Demography and Politico-Religiosity: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Turkey. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173834.
Council of Science Editors:
Engin C. Clash of Demography and Politico-Religiosity: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Turkey. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173834
Texas A&M University
4.
Engin, Ceylan.
Clash of Demography and Politico-Religiosity: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Turkey.
Degree: PhD, Sociology, 2018, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173739
► While demographers have focused on sexuality issues mainly in Western nations and some in Asia, research that explores sexuality issues in the Middle East remains…
(more)
▼ While demographers have focused on sexuality issues mainly in Western nations and some in Asia, research that explores sexuality issues in the Middle East remains extremely limited. My dissertation explores public attitudes toward homosexuality in Turkey, and how it is influenced by demographic and politico-religious values. Drawing from second demographic transition theory and the theory of mobilization of political Islam, I address the following research questions: What are the public attitudes toward homosexuality in Turkey? How is tolerance toward homosexuality in Turkey influenced by demographic trends? How does politico-religiosity in Turkey influence the acceptance of homosexual relationships? Which one (demographic attitudes or politico-religious attitudes) has more explanatory power, explaining attitudes toward homosexuality?
There has been a reversal in trends regarding homosexuality in most Western societies. However, the tolerance of homosexuality has been stagnant in contemporary Turkey. Using the data from the World Values Survey, my regression results show that demographic values, consistent with the second demographic transition theory, are positively associated with tolerance of homosexuality. More specifically, the justification of abortion variable increases tolerant views of homosexuality in both 1990 and 2011 while both justification of divorce and importance of family are significant predictors for justification of homosexuality only in 2011.
In line with the literature on political Islam, I found that an increase in politico-religious values is associated with less tolerant views of homosexuality. More specifically, importance of God significantly reduces justification of homosexuality in both 1990 and 2011 and tolerance toward homosexual neighbors in 1990. While not significant in 1990, the variable left/ right scale
becomes a significant determinant of attitudes toward homosexuality in 2011. The variable importance of religion was also shown to be a significant predictor of justification of homosexuality in 2011. In addition, attendance at religious services was shown to significantly decrease the justification of homosexuality in 1990, but not in 2011. Lastly, I found the politico-religious model has greater power than demographic attitudes, explaining attitudes toward homosexual neighbors in 2011. On the other hand, the demography model has greater power than the politico-religious model, explaining justification of homosexuality both in 1990 and 2011.
Advisors/Committee Members: Poston, Dudley L (advisor), Pals, Heili (advisor), Sakamoto, Arthur (committee member), Lakkimsetti, Chaitanya (committee member), Katz, Claire (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: demography of sexuality; homosexuality; politico-religiosity; value change; Turkey
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APA (6th Edition):
Engin, C. (2018). Clash of Demography and Politico-Religiosity: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Turkey. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173739
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Engin, Ceylan. “Clash of Demography and Politico-Religiosity: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Turkey.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173739.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Engin, Ceylan. “Clash of Demography and Politico-Religiosity: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Turkey.” 2018. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Engin C. Clash of Demography and Politico-Religiosity: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Turkey. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173739.
Council of Science Editors:
Engin C. Clash of Demography and Politico-Religiosity: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Turkey. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173739
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